Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 18:00
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Updates on Friday 25 September 2015
Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Dry but clear and cool overnightpublished at 17:57
Cloud should break up through the evening to leave long, clear spells overnight.
Turning rather chilly, though, with just a slight breeze, dropping to 8C (46F).
Rugby Advertiser: Mystery benefactor steps in to help Rugby charity shoppublished at 17:48
Rugby Advertiser
A kind-hearted benefactor has stepped in to help a Rugby charity shop, external following a break-in.
Motorist taken to hospital after M6 crashpublished at 17:36
One woman's been taken to hospital after her car was badly damaged in a crash with a lorry just off junction one of the M6, external in Warwickshire this afternoon.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThe ambulance service says she was treated at the scene for minor injuries, and taken to hospital for further treatment.
Ricoh to host England Under-21spublished at 16:23
Ged Scott
BBC SportCoventry's Ricoh Arena is to host an England Under-21s game next month - for the first time in six years.
Image source, PAThe 32,000 all-seater stadium will host the UEFA European Under-21 Championships Group 9 qualifier against Kazakhstan on Tuesday 13 October (17:45 GMT).
Latest headlines for Coventry and Warwickshirepublished at 17:03
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are our main stories today:
- Coventry business leaders become Freemen of the City
- A man's been prosecuted for car "clocking"
- The Ricoh Arena's to host an England Under-21s game
Travel: Slow on the A435published at 16:50
BBC TravelVery slow traffic on the A435 Alcester Road northbound in Studley between the A448 Bromsgrove Road junction and the A4189 Warwick Highway junction.
More details on BBC Travel.
Coventry Telegraph: Leaked documents shows full details of 'super council' bidpublished at 16:40
Coventry Telegraph
The Telegraph can reveal the full draft devolution bid from the region’s councils to central government , externalas part of the negotiations to form a West Midlands Combined Authority.
Late night shopper arts events in Coventrypublished at 16:24
Coventry's Shop Front Theatre has introduced a new 'Late Night Shopper' event, external featuring new performances by local writers.
Image source, Theatre AbsoluteThe first event takes place on Wednesday 30 September, with tickets available on the door.
Coventry project looks at cross-border gun crimepublished at 16:11
Marian McNamee
Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshireA pioneering research project, led by Coventry University, external, is looking at gun-related crime across Europe.
Experts are working alongside a city-based ballistics intelligence company to establish how firearms move from one country to another.
County Championship: Warwickshire lose at Tauntonpublished at 15:53
Geoff Foster
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportWarwickshire have lost in the last County Championship match of the season against Somerset at Taunton.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe home side won by 17 runs in the final match of the season.
It means the Bears finish 5th in the table.
Your pictures: Autumnal view from Oversley Woodpublished at 15:38
Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local LiveThis lovely picture, taken from Oversley Wood near Alcester, is by Will Tudor.
Image source, Will TudorWe love to feature your pictures of the local area.
You can send them in by email, tweet us on @BBCCovWarks, external or message us via Facebook, external.
Business leaders become Freemen of Coventrypublished at 15:23
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End of X post 2Latest headlines for Coventry and Warwickshirepublished at 15:12
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire- A man's been ordered to pay a £3,000 fine for car 'clocking' in Coventry
- A research project is being carried out in Coventry to look at gun-related crime across Europe
- Warwickshire have lost their County Championship match against Somerset
Japan team 'treated like celebrities' in Warwickpublished at 14:56 BST 25 September 2015
The Japan rugby team have been making an impression during their stay in Warwick - they say they're being treated like celebrities.
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End of X postOn Midlands Today: Decomissioned tube trains for salepublished at 14:34
Kevin Reide
Midlands TodayA Warwickshire company which converts decommissioned London Underground trains for the main railway network is hoping to secure its first sale.
Vivarail bought more than 200 former Tube trains and modernises them for a new lease of life.
Japan World Cup team train in Warwickpublished at 14:13
Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThe Japanese national rugby team are holding their first training session at Warwick school, which is hosting them during the tournament.
The team will be welcomed by Warwick district and town councils at a special event at Warwick Castle from 18:00.
Fisherman-push video investigated by policepublished at 13:49
Philip Churm
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireAn investigation has been launched after a video emerged online which appears to show a fisherman being assaulted , externalin Coventry city centre.
It shows a fisherman at Swanswell Park being pushed into the pond.
Police say they're now working to identify the man and the suspect who appears in the video.
Travel: M6 accidentpublished at 13:21
BBC TravelAn accident means one lane is closed and there's queuing traffic on the M6 northbound between J5 for the A452 and J6 for the A38.
Nuneaton News: Shock as borough's homes target to rise?published at 13:06 BST 25 September 2015
Nuneaton News
Thousands of extra homes could have to be built across Nuneaton and Bedworth, external if an 'overspill' from Coventry is accepted.
