Aston Martin in £500m UK-Japan dealpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
The five-year investment will benefit its plants in Vale of Glamorgan and Warwickshire.
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Aston Martin in £500m UK-Japan dealpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Poundland shop secures an annual rent - for £1published at 13:19 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Poundland has signed a deal to stay in Nuneaton - renting a shop unit from the council for just £1 a year.
The firm wanted to move out after taking over the former 99p Stores unit because it already has two branches in the town.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut the council didn't want another empty shop on Queens Road so offered it a £1-a-year deal for two years.
Quote MessageIf this agreement had not been secured, the council would have been faced with an unoccupied property which would have been unavailable to another tenant whilst the lengthy administration process was being progressed
Spokesman, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Raindrops keep falling on my.... flowers and featherspublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Our Weather Watchers have made the best of today's rain in these pretty pictures.
Rons View saw the beauty of raindrops resting on these flowers in Coventry.
Image source, Rons view
Image source, Rons viewAnd Kingfisher Whisperer had similar inspiration, snapping this fallen feather.
Image source, Kingfisher WhispererShopping centre transformation gets go-aheadpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Richard Williams
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireCoventry's dilapidated Riley Square shopping centre will undergo a huge refurbishment after the council agreed to transfer ownership to a private firm.
The 1960s precinct in Bell Green has fallen into disrepair in recent years and just a third of shops are occupied.
Innovative Retail Development Limited (IRDL) will now begin plans to transform the site with new shop units and affordable housing after Coventry City Council's cabinet unanimously approved the plans yesterday.
Police save dog locked in van in 27C heatpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Rebecca Woods
Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC News OnlineA dog was left locked in a van without water as temperatures soared to 27C (80F), forcing police to break in and save it.
The PCSOs from Warwickshire Police said the dog would have died had an alert member of the public in Whitnash not contacted them.
Image source, Warwickshire PoliceThey found the dog lying still in the foot well and it still refused food and water when it was eventually rescued.
The RSPCA was called out to help and said the officers saved the animal's life on Sunday morning.
Woman released after man stabbed in headpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Rebecca Woods
Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC News OnlineA woman held by police after a man was stabbed in the head has been released.
The 33-year-old was arrested after a man was found with head injuries in Charminster Drive, Styvechale, Coventry, on Sunday night.
Image source, GoogleHis injuries were not life-threatening and investigations continue, West Midlands Police said.
Aston Martin in £500m deal with Japanpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Aston Martin has secured a £500m deal with Japan, which will see a new office built in Tokyo.
The five-year deal was announced by the car firm's president Andy Palmer during a visit to Japan with Prime Minister Theresa May.
Aston Martin exports from Gaydon and St Athan will total more than £400m and be boosted by the new Sports Utility Vehicle.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe firm will also buy more than £70m in components from Japanese suppliers including Bridgestone, Denso, Mitsubishi and Yazaki.
The Aston Martin Meta Technology and Luxury Accelerator office will open in Tokyo in 2018.
Mrs May said the deal would safeguard jobs at Gaydon, Warwickshire, and St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales.
Quote MessageAs we prepare to leave the European Union, it is vital that we build on our existing ties with friends and allies. Aston Martin is a prime example of the innovative and world leading firms the UK is proud of and I’m delighted they are joining me on this important trade mission."
Theresa May, Prime Minister
Watch: Is it the end for the last working mill in Warwickshire?published at 10:36 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Marian McNamee
Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThat's the fear of Karl Grevatt, who runs Charlecote Mill near Warwick.
Media caption, Charlcote Mill owner's fears over River Avon boat plan
The Avon Navigation Trust is looking to open up the river between Warwick and Stratford and says it could bring in thousands more tourists to the region.
But it's feared adjusting the water levels will mean no more milling can take place at Charlecote.
Cricket: Quick wickets needed for Warwickshire todaypublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport
Image source, Getty ImagesWarwickshire go into the third day of their County Championship match against Lancashire needing quick wickets.
The home side are 484 for 6 - leading the Bears by 284 runs.
Keep up with the action here.
Trouble at mill as more boats and barges could travel on Avonpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Plans to open a stretch of the River Avon near Stratford to boats and barges could threaten the long-term future of Charlecote Mill, near Warwick.
Image source, Charlecote MillThe Avon Navigation Trust is looking to open up the river between Warwick and Stratford and claims it could bring in thousands more tourists to the region.
But Karl Grevatt, who runs the historic water mill in Hampton Lucy, says plans to increase water levels would affect its ability to churn.
It has produced flour for the local community for generations.
Quote MessageCharlecote Mill is unique and it's so essential because there's so few examples it needs to stay the way it is. If you adjust the water levels, I'll either have too much water so the mill can't function, or I won't have enough
Karl Grevatt, Miller at Charlecote Mill
Robins: Checkatrade defeat a game of two halvespublished at 09:06 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportThe Sky Blues started the defence of their Checkatrade Trophy title with a loss at home to Shrewsbury.
It was 2-2 going into injury time before a free kick found the back of Lee Burge's net.
Manager Mark Robins says while their second half performance was a vast improvement, they should have played the same way throughout.
Quote MessageWe shouldn't take 'til half time to really get going and really try and go for the jugular. I'm disappointed with the result but encouraged by the second half performance
Mark Robins, Manager
Dangerous driver left girlfriend in wreckage of car after head-on crashpublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
A dangerous driver smashed head-on into a car containing a young baby - then ran off leaving his girlfriend in the wreckage of his own vehicle. , external
Watch: Today's weather for the West Midlandspublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterA wet start for some of us - here's how the rest of Wednesday is looking.
You can also find updated weather forecasts at any other time via the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, Charlie Slater
Death-registering delays 'rise by 70%'published at 08:21 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
Council cuts are one cause, say funeral directors reacting to figures obtained by the BBC.
Read MoreFollow our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 30 August 2017
We'll bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather from across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Holders Coventry lose EFL Trophy openerpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 29 August 2017
Holders Coventry City begin the defence of the Checkatrade Trophy with a 3-2 home defeat by Shrewsbury Town.
Read MoreLancashire v Warwickshire - day fourpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 29 August 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio coverage of Lancashire v Warwickshire in the County Championship.
Read MoreNotts win T20 Blast - relive Finals Day as it happenedpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 29 August 2017
Notts Outlaws beat Birmingham Bears by 22 runs to win the T20 Blast - relive Finals Day as it happened.
Read MoreBears hit by Livingstone double centurypublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 29 August 2017
Liam Livingstone's maiden first-class double century eases Lancashire into a big lead over Warwickshire at Old Trafford.
Read MoreGood evening from the Coventry & Warwickshire newsroompublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 29 August 2017
We've finished our live updates for today. We'll be back at 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, weather and travel, but keep an eye out here for more updates before then.
