1. Police appeal over FC's promotion disorderpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    A CCTV image is released as part of the investigation into events involving Coventry City fans.

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  2. Man killed in early morning crashpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    A man has died after a crash involving several vehicles just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon this morning.

    A46, Stratford upon AvonImage source, Google

    Emergency services were called to the A46 in Snitterfield at about 07:25 and found the man in a critical condition. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    The driver of another car, a woman, had to be cut from her vehicle and was taken to hospital, although West Midlands Ambulance Service said her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

    A third patient, who was also driving one of the vehicles, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

  3. Students 'terrified' by rising coronavirus ratespublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    Extra restrictions on households mixing in homes and hospitality venues are being introduced.

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  4. Girl, 11, hit by car and seriously hurtpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    She has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, West Midlands Ambulance Service says.

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  5. Maxwell-Keys to referee Premiership finalpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    Craig Maxwell-Keys will referee the Premiership final between Exeter and Wasps after Wayne Barnes tests positive for coronavirus.

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  6. 'Serious collision' near Stratford-upon-Avonpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    There has been a serious collision in Snitterfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, this morning, says Warwickshire Police, warning of road closures.

    Emergency services are in attendance on the A46, and the junction of Snitterfield, Gospel Oak Lane and Kings Lane are closed to traffic while they carry out their work.

    Police have urged people to avoid the area.

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  7. Urgent bridge repairs close rail linepublished at 08:31 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

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    The rail line between Whitlocks End and Stratford-upon-Avon has been closed for urgent repairs to a bridge.

    Train services are being diverted via Solihull, cancelled or revised.

    A bus replacement service is running between Shirley and Stratford-upon-Avon in both directions.

    Ticket acceptance measures are also in place with Chiltern Railways and National Express.

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  8. HS2 ancient woodland habitat move 'a smokescreen'published at 04:34 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    Soil is being moved to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective.

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  9. Biker critical after hit-and-run crashpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    A motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision with a car which drove off from the crash.

    Light and panel left at sceneImage source, West Midlands Police

    It happened on Kenilworth Road, Coventry, on Saturday evening, West Midlands Police said., external

    The 28-year-old was knocked off his bike and collided with a bus going in the opposite direction.

    Officers have released photos of a panel and a fog light which they said the car left behind at the scene.

  10. Tax rise plan for climate change fund abandonedpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    Simon Gilbert
    Political Reporter, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

    Plans to ask residents in two towns to pay extra council tax to tackle climate change have been shelved as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Aerial view of WarwickImage source, Getty Images

    A referendum on whether people in Warwick and Leamington would be willing to pay £1 extra a week was due to be held in May.

    However, it was cancelled along with all local elections as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Warwick District Council leader Andrew Day has now confirmed the vote won't be held in 2021 either.

    Instead the council is looking to form a "super district" by merging some services with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

    The two authorities will look at how they can work together to tackle climate change issues.

  11. 'Team-mates used racist language as banter'published at 17:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    Ex-Premier League player Paul Williams says he found it difficult to challenge racism he experienced during a 16-year career.

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  12. Your photos: Waterwayspublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Our local BBC Weather Watchers have been sending back photos today from some of the many waterways across the West Midlands.

    These three are from users Jon in Barlaston, Staffordshire, Beks Walker Runner X in Sutton Coldfield and DaveA in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

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  13. Wasps get approval for training base despite objectionspublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    BBC Radio CWR

    Plans have been approved for a new training ground for Wasps rugby club, despite more than 700 objections.

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    Stratford District Council approved the proposals, external for the club to build their new complex at Henley-in-Arden Sports Club.

    The objections had centred around the loss of community access to the sports pitches.

    Wasps said , externalgetting the permission was a "landmark moment" for the club.

    However the decision will be reviewed by the government as Sport England objected to the loss of community sports facilities.

  14. Wasps without 11 for Premiership finalpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    Eleven Wasps players are unavailable for selection for Saturday's Premiership final, head coach Lee Blackett confirms.

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  15. Covid: Ancient ceremony cancelled for first timepublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    Caroline Gall
    BBC News

    Supporters of an ancient ceremony say they are "extremely sorry" it has been cancelled for the first time in a century due to coronavirus.

    Crowds pictured in 1951Image source, David Eadon Collection

    David Eadon, 82, has not missed the The Wroth Silver ceremony in Warwickshire since 1938, but said he reluctantly accepted it could not go ahead.

    The event is derived from the annual tax paid to the lord of the manor, and features in the Domesday Book of 1086.

    The ceremony sees volunteers put 46p in the hollowed-out base of an Anglo-Saxon cross.

  16. Weather: Blustery showers turning to sunny spellspublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    BBC Weather

    It's set to be cloudy this morning with the chance of a few blustery showers before more sunny spells, with winds easing this afternoon. High: 13C/55F

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    This morning in Oswestry, Shropshire

    Expect cloudy spells this evening with the chance of a shower before it turns mainly clear tonight. Feeling cool, with a low of 6C/43F.

    Get a forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.

  17. Ancient ceremony cancelled by Covidpublished at 01:50 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    The Wroth Silver ceremony, mentioned in the Domesday Book, had kept going through two world wars.

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  18. Coventry to move into tier 2 Covid restrictionspublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    Extra restrictions on households mixing in homes and hospitality venues are being introduced.

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  19. Man slashed in 'brutal doorstep attack'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    A man's suffered a "brutal attack" on his doorstep which saw him slashed across the face and neck.

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    The 20-year-old victim opened his door on Sunday evening on Queen Mary's Road, Coventry, when he heard a knock, West Midlands Police said. , external

    A man wearing a face covering attacked him with some kind of weapon causing serious wounds which needed hospital treatment.