That's all from our live updates this week - BBC Local Live will be back from 08:00 on Monday with the very latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Coventry and Warwickshire.

BBC Weather

Somethick cloud overnight could bring light outbreaks of rain:

The cloud should clear by morning, bringing some clear spells.

Simon Glover
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

The call for further support for refugees from Syria has been welcomed by Coventry City Council.

In a statement today, external, leader of the council, Ann Lucas, said: “We are a city of sanctuary, and a city that cares deeply about people in need, wherever they come from.”

“Coventry has been at the forefront of welcoming those fleeing the conflict in Syria, and, as one of four cities in the UK participating in the UK government’s response, Coventry has welcomed just over a third of those granted asylum.”

BBC Travel

One lane is closed and there's slow traffic on the M40 southbound between J12 and J11 because of a broken down vehicle.

More details on BBC Travel.

Tom Cooke
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

These are some of the stories we are looking at today:

- A children's play area in Nuneaton, dedicated to a solider who died in Afghanistan, has been the target of arsonists

- Coventry City Council has submitted its devolution proposals to the government

- A man has spent seven months building a miniature cricket ground as a tribute to a player who died

Chiltern Railways has issueddetails of the bus replacement services, externaldue to engineering works in the area on Sunday.

Image source, Chiltern Railways

An area of a park dedicated to a war hero has temporarily been closed by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council after being attacked by arsonists. 

Image source, Nuneaton News

The Louis play area, in Riversley Park, was named after Royal Fusilier Louis Carter, who lost his lost his life on the front-line in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Councillor Ian Lloyd said: "What a shameful and reckless act that has left no doubt heartache to the family of the Royal Fusilier and residents of the borough - we hope these hooligans are caught and brought to justice."

Birmingham Mail

Councils across the West Midlands were urged to seize control of the emergency services and healthcare as they submitted a bid for a share of a £60bn Government devolution handout., external

Image source, Birmingham Mail

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry is among seven local authorities to submit proposals today to form the West Midlands Combined Authority, external.

In our debate on the issue, the leader of Warwickshire County Council has been explaining why his authority has voted against the idea of joining the bid.

You can listen to our special programme here.

Drivers are being warned about "major roadworks" on the A45 at the Broad Lane junction in Coventry on Sunday, as five separate gangs from different companies begin work there.

Image source, Google

The city council says temporary traffic signals will control the junction operation from 07:30 until "late afternoon".

Most of the works are being undertaken at the same time on this day in order to enable "more efficient traffic management ", the council says.

The Coventry Blaze have tweeted a welcome to American forward Drew Fisher, who'll be competing against Fife Flyers this weekend.

Here are some of the top stories we are looking at on Local Live:

- Arsonists attack a children's play area in Nuneaton dedicated to a solider who died in Afghanistan

- A scheme to help people with emergency mental health needs in Coventry has been extended

- A man has spent £3,000 and seven months making a miniature cricket stadium

Geoff Foster
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

The Sky Blues manager, Tony Mowbray, tells me he's optimistic of being able to call on a new striker for Sunday's League One match at Burton Albion. 

Image source, CCFC

He expects the deal to go through later on today. 

The arrival is timely, as on-loan striker Adam Armstrong is missing the Burton match because he's away with England Under 19's

Coventry Telegraph

Coventry City Council have started legal proceedings after caravans moved on to land in Henley Green, external overnight.

A cool afternoon with a few hit and miss showers possible.

Overnight it will be cloudy with a few outbreaks of rain, but dry by dawn. 

Coventry University has been shortlisted for the University of the Year accolade, external. 

Image source, Coventry University

It is the only "modern" university to be nominated in the Times Higher Education Magazine's annual awards. 

It's on the shortlist alongside five other institutions from across the UK.

Firefighters entering a property in Warwick yesterday, external, after being alerted by a smoke alarm, found a rabbit cage on fire.

Image source, Warwickshire Councy Council

Luckily for Lilly the rabbit, a fish tank directly above had begun to crack through heat from the fire and water was running onto the cage.

Mark Rose, from Warwickshire Fire Service, said: “This incident is yet another example that working smoke alarms save lives. On this occasion, it was the life of Lilly the house rabbit."

Dai Young has named his Wasps’ squad, external to take on Samoa at the Ricoh Arena this Saturday.