Up to 200 students party at university hallspublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 30 September 2020
Communal areas at Coventry University are closed after reports up to 200 people attended the party.
Read MoreUp to 200 students party at university hallspublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 30 September 2020
Backlash as HS2 fells ancient woodlands 'early'published at 08:23 British Summer Time 30 September 2020
The Woodland Trust says the early felling in Staffordshire could increase damage to eco-systems.
Read MoreWeather: Dry and cloudy startpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 30 September 2020
It'll be a dry and cloudy start, becoming windier with some rain moving in this afternoon.
Highs of 14C/57F.
Image source, jeremydsBBC Weather Watcher Jeremyds took this lovely snap in Kenilworth this morning.
Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journeypublished at 00:02 British Summer Time 30 September 2020
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Read MorePolice van subjected to 'disgusting' vandalismpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
A police vehicle has been taken off the road for staff to deal with a "disgusting" act of vandalism.
Image source, Warwickshire PoliceGraffiti was daubed on the van while parked outside the Warwickshire force's Leamington Spa station on Newbold Terrace on Sunday night.
The same vandalism was discovered by officers earlier today on the Queen Victoria statue in The Parade, police said.
“This is a disgusting act of vandalism," said Sgt Trent McMurray.
"At a time when my team are working hard to protect people in Leamington during the pandemic, it is really disappointing to be treated in this way; it’s clear some people have no respect for society."
Child abuse charity set to benefit from government fundingpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
A child sex abuse charity is one of eight set to benefit from a slice of £2.4m from the government.
Image source, GoogleSafeline in Warwick supports victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
The two-year funding will go towards services such as support lines, digital counselling and training.
The other seven charities to receive the funding are National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), Mosac, Mankind UK, Rape Crisis England and Wales, The Survivors Trust, Victim Support and Barnardo's.
Around the web: Kidnap suspect arrestedpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
Coventry LiveSome of the Coventry Live headlines include:
- Kidnap suspect arrested after man allegedly seen dragging crying woman into car by her neck, external
- Police officer in court charged with rape and touching young girl, external
- Plans for new craft beer and wine bar in Coventry, external
Commonwealth Games: Road race start park announcedpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
St Nicholas Park in Warwick is to host the start and finish of the 2022 Commonwealth Games road cycling races.
About 160 cyclists are expected to take part in the men’s and women’s road race events.
The full route is yet to be determined.
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End of twitter postEarlier, it was announced that West Park in Wolverhampton will be the setting for the start and finish of the cycling time trial.
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officerspublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting two police officers.
The officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Ascott Close in Bedworth on Monday, police said.
One of the officers suffered a minor face injury the other was uninjured, the Warwickshire force added.
The 35-year-old from the town remains in police custody.
Man charged over house party attackpublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAn 18-year-old man has been charged after a man was attacked during a party in Witherley.
Police were called to a property on Hunt Lane at 23:15 on Friday where they found a 20-year-old man with "serious head injuries".
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Image source, GoogleThe man, from Nuneaton, was arrested on Sunday and later charged with Section 18 causing grievous bodily harm.
Leicestershire Police said he has been remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
A 17-year-old and a 21-year-old, who were also arrested, have been released with no further action.
Woman 'dragged by neck and abducted'published at 11:58 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
A member of the public called police after seeing the woman and a young child be put in a car.
Read MoreQuins and Exeter open Premiership seasonpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
Current Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs will travel to Harlequins on the opening night of the 2020-21 season.
Read MoreWhat's the weather got in store?published at 08:51 British Summer Time 29 September 2020
It will be a largely fine and dry day with sunny spells and highs of 18°C (64°F).
This was the scene earlier in Staunton on Wye in Herefordshire as taken by BBC Weather Watcher Fiona D.
Image source, Weather Watcher / Fiona DWasps beat Quins in Robshaw's Stoop farewellpublished at 22:21 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
Chris Robshaw is dramatically denied victory in his final match at The Stoop, as play-off hopefuls Wasps overcome 14-man Harlequins.
Read MoreBoy, 16, stabbed to death in 'gang feud'published at 19:54 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
Three men deny murder following the death of Jaydon James.
Read MoreMan arrested on drug supply chargespublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after a warrant was executed at an address in Rugby.
Cash was seized from the property in Millbeck on Friday, said Warwickshire Police.
The 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.
He has been released under investigation.
Aldi looks at online move as shopping habits changepublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
The supermarket Aldi has said it plans to open 100 new stores by the end of next year.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe retailer, which has its UK headquarters in Atherstone, Warwickshire, is also looking to create 4,000 jobs as part of the expansion.
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly challenging for discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl, the UK head of Aldi has admitted in an interview with the BBC.
Giles Hurley acknowledged his company had not benefited from the boom in online shopping in the way its rivals had - and added that Aldi is now trialling several new concepts, including a rapid delivery service and a click and collect service.
Around the web: Man who fell from balcony 'not critical'published at 15:09 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
Coventry LiveThese are some of the Coventry Live headlines today:
- Police update after man who fell from Coventry balcony wakes up in hospital, external
- E-scooter job up for grabs in Coventry as they are set to return 'very soon', external
- Coventry city centre work will ‘surprise’ residents, external
Gills sign defender Drysdale on loanpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
Gillingham sign young defender Declan Drysdale on a season-long loan from Championship side Coventry City.
Read MoreWhat's the weather got in store?published at 08:21 British Summer Time 28 September 2020
After a cloudy start there will be some sunny spells before cloud and patchy rain push in later in the afternoon with highs of 18°C (64°F).
This was the scene earlier in Knowle, Solihull.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/Dammo
