Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 18:00
That's it for BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's live feed of news, sport, travel and weather today.
We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
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Updates on Thursday 24 September 2015
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Friday
Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: A dry, clear and chilly nightpublished at 17:55
Any lingering showers will soon die away this evening, leaving a dry night with clear spells.
Winds will ease off during the night and feeling cold with lows of 9C (48F).
Friday will start chilly, but there will be plenty of early sunshine. It'll tend to cloud over later in the day, but it will remain dry and bright.
Japan team look forward to relaxing in Warwickshirepublished at 17:45
Martin Winch
BBC Local LiveThe Japanese rugby team has arrived in Warwickshire to use Warwick School as their training base for the world cup.
Male Sau's played in both matches so far, but told me he's looking forward to relaxing.
"I've never had a four-day turnaround before, but I feel good and just looking forward to the next game," he said.
"We've got 10 days to prep for Samoa and it will be the perfect time to relax and switch off before getting back on the field and switching back on."
M6 Toll: Proposals to make it freepublished at 17:29
We've been asking on Facebook , externalwhether it would be a good idea to make the M6 Toll free and if you currently pay to use it.
Barry Franklin wrote: "How can they do that when the current operators have a long lease on the Toll Road and would require compensation for their lease on the road, more kite flying by the Greater Birmingham quango."
And Theresa Home said "No, because it's too expensive".
Rugby Advertiser: Vandals wreck play areapublished at 17:15
Rugby Advertiser
Vandals have caused extensive damage to Hillmorton Recreation Ground after the pavilion was broken into and holes were dug in the football pitch and children’s play area, external.
Latest headlines for Coventry and Warwickshirepublished at 17:01
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are our main stories this afternoon:
- Vandals have caused damage estimated at £1,000 at a Rugby Park
- A restaurant owner in Marton has been fined £3,500 for food safety breaches
- The govenrment has said British firms won't miss out on HS2 contracts
M6 Toll: Owners 'not consulted' over planspublished at 16:49
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News OnlineThe owner of the M6 Toll, Midland Expressway Limited, said it had not been consulted on proposed plans to make the M6 Toll road free.
Andy Pearson, chief executive of Midland Expressway Limited said he was already in talks with the freight industry and hauliers about increasing usage of the M6 Toll.
He added: "We would be delighted to enter into discussion with the West Midlands Combined Authority or individual metropolitan authorities, LEPs (local enterprise partnerships) or councils to discuss any credible proposals to increase use of the M6 Toll."
'No injury worries' for Sky Bluespublished at 16:36
Geoff Foster
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportCoventry City manager Tony Mowbray says there are no fresh injury worries ahead of their trip to Bury in League One on Saturday.
Image source, EmpicsHe also told me that he's not putting pressure on teenage striker Adam Armstrong to score every game, although he's been on target 6 times in the League this season.
Travel: Lane blocked after M42 accidentpublished at 16:21
BBC TravelOne lane is blocked and very slow travel on the M42 northbound between J10 and J11 because of an accident.
More details on BBC Travel.
Kenilworth Weekly News: Man wanted for prison recallpublished at 16:14
Kenilworth Weekly News
A man with links to Leamington is wanted for recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions, external by failing to adhere to a curfew.
UK firms 'won't miss out on HS2 construction'published at 16:00
The government says British firms won't miss out on the chance to help build HS2, despite launching the bidding process for the £12bn project in China.
A statement from Downing Street says: "The fact that procurement is open to companies from around the world - just as on any other major infrastructure project - does not mean that UK firms will miss out."
County Championship: Quick wickets for Warwickshirepublished at 15:44
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End of X postLatest headlines for Coventry and Warwickshirepublished at 15:35
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are our main stories today:
- The IPCC has cleared Warwickshire's chief constable of misconduct
- Vandals have caused damage at a Rugby park
- Chinese firms have been urged to bid for HS2 work
Coventry Telegraph: Former VW boss 'shocked' by emissions cheatingpublished at 15:24
Coventry Telegraph
The former boss of Volkswagen in America who now runs Coventry and Warwickshire LEP says he knew nothing about emissions cheating , externalwhile he was in charge.
County Championship: Bears v Somersetpublished at 5:06
Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportSomerset are batting again on the third day of Warwickshire's final County Championship match of the season.
Image source, Warwickshire Cricket ClubThe Bears were all out for 324 with Jeetan Patel falling agonisingly close to a century - he was eventually out for 98.
Ball-by-ball commentarycontinues online.
In pictures: Eid Mubarak Coventrypublished at 14:49
Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local LiveHaroon Mota has taken these pictures of Eid celebrations in Coventry.
Image source, Haroon MotaWe love to feature your photographs of the local area.
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Theatre welcomes Fresherspublished at 14:34
Belgrade Theatre
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End of X postWeather: Brighter afternoonpublished at 14:16
A bright afternoon with sunny spells and a top temperature of 17C (63F)
A dry night ahead and clear skies will make it feel chilly.
Latest headlines: Chief Constable clearedpublished at 13:57
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are the headlining stories this lunchtime:
- IPCC clears Warwickshire's chief constable of misconduct, external
- Report says M6 Toll should be free
- Chancellor urges China to bid on HS2 contracts
Warwick Courier: Pride of Britain award for saving bullied teenspublished at 13:41
Warwick Courier
A Warwick couple who turned their home into a school to help bullied children, external have had their compassion rewarded with a Pride of Britain award.
