Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Live updates for Coventry and Warwickshire have finished for the day but we'll be back from 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
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Updates on Tuesday 17 November 2015
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Ben Turner 'close' to a return to Coventry Citypublished at 17:57
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportWe understand that defender Ben Turner is close to a deal that would see him back at the Sky Blues on loan.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 27-year-old centre-back left the club for Cardiff City four years ago.
Yesterday the City signed midfield Gael Bigiramana on loan until January from Newcastle United.
Investigation continues into Coventry arson attackspublished at 17:50
The fire service are working together with British Transport Police and Network Rail investigating the arson attacks that caused chaos on the rail lines around Coventry yesterday. , external
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End of X postWeather: Yellow wind warning in placepublished at 17:40
Locally severe gales, caused by storm Barney will ease off overnight, becomming dry with variable cloud.
Starting off brighter tomorrow before a band of heavy rain moves in during the course of the day.
Watch: The battle for hearts and minds over a West Midlands mayor begins herepublished at 17:31
Patrick Burns
Political editor, MidlandsWith this top level of devolved political and spending powers to the West Midlands Combined Authority comes that directly-elected executive mayor - an idea that has already been rejected in Coventry.
Storm Barney to hit region with winds of up to 80mphpublished at 17:22
Winds of up to 80mph are set to hit Coventry and Warwickshire as a second named storm, Barney, sweeps in.
People are being warned that the high winds could mean travel disruption, bring down trees and cause damage to weakened structures, external.
Latest: Family make burial vow to Nicola Payne's parents and Storm Barney moves inpublished at 16:59
Alice Rosenthal
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are some of the stories we've been looking at today:
- Nicola Payne's family make burial vow to her parents
- Gale force winds are possible across the area as Storm Barney moves in
- Coventry council negotiate £150m for city centre as part of the devolution deal
Nicola Payne: Family make burial vow to missing woman's parentspublished at 16:43
The parents of Nicola Payne have made their children promise to bury her alongside them if the truth about her disappearance is ever discovered.
Image source, PANicola's parents, John and Marilyn Payne, both aged 70, say they will be talking to the senior detective in the case about possible future developments.
The couple said they had made their eldest son, Nigel Payne, promise that if they die before the truth about Nicola is known, then she will be buried alongside them, if her body is found.
Warwickshire's Woakes limits Pakistan runspublished at 16:30
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireWarwickshire's Chris Woakes took 4-40 as England bowled and fielded well to dismiss Pakistan for 208 in the third day-night One Day International in Sharjah.
Image source, Getty ImagesFollow the action live here.
Council investigate Little Lawford fly-tippingpublished at 16:15
Rugby Council say they're investigating a case of fly-tipping after rubbish was dumped on Little Lawford Lane at the weekend.
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End of X postCoventy to vote on elected-mayor in 2017published at 16:00
As part of the devolution deal signed today, the people of Coventry will get to vote on an elected-mayor in 2017, despite rejecting the idea in a referendum in 2012.
Once elected, the mayor will chair the regional authority, which will have a transport budget devolved from government.
Announcing the deal, chancellor George Osborne said the combined authority would benefit businesses and manufacturing in the Midlands and encourage councils to work together.
Jaguar Land Rover and automotive firms could benefit from £1bn West Midlands devolution dealpublished at 15:41
Coventry firms including Jaguar Land Rover and the London Taxi Company will benefit from a £1billion devolution deal for the West Midlands, , externalaccording to the government’s business chief.
Image source, Coventry TelegraphTravel: Slow on A45 both wayspublished at 15:23 GMT 17 November 2015
BBC TravelVery slow traffic on the A45 Dunchurch Highway in both directions between the A4114 Pickford Way junction and the B4101 Vanguard Avenue junction.
Latest: Nicola Payne family determined to get conviction and plans for an elected mayorpublished at 15:05
Alice Rosenthal
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireOur headlining stories this afternoon:
- Nicola Payne's family say they're more determined than ever to get a conviction after her disappearance
- Plans for a directly elected mayor for the West Midlands are part of £1b devolution deal
- Teenager in court over Coventry stabbing
Congratulations to all Coventry University graduatespublished at 14:49
About 7,000 students of Coventry University will be presented with their degree certificates this week, among them these engineering students.
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End of X postNicola Payne: Family determined to get 'conviction, closure and comfort'published at 14:26
Peter Wilson
BBC Midlands TodayThe family of Nicola Payne have been telling me they are more determined than ever to find out what happened to their daughter and prosecute those responsible for her disappearance.
Two men were cleared of her murder at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday.
Her parents, John and Marilyn Payne, say the extended family is united in wanting "conviction, closure and comfort", and more focussed than ever on finding the truth.
Rugby: Wasps keeping feet on the ground after Leinster winpublished at 14:11
BBC SportWasps will not get carried away by their impressive start to the European Champions Cup, says director of rugby Dai Young.
Image source, EmpicsWasps, in a tough pool with holders Toulon, Bath and ex-champions Leinster, beat the Dublin side 33-6 on Saturday.
"This competition's all about mixing it with the best and we've certainly beaten one of the best," Young said.
Man left partially paralysed receives £1million compensation from Warwick Hospitalpublished at 13:51
Leamington Observer
A former police officer has received more than£1million compensation from Warwick Hospital after being left partially paralysed. , external
Image source, Leamington ObserverWasps: French rugby fans will be made 'very welcome' in the citypublished at 13:24
Dan Freeman
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportWasps' deputy chairman, Nick Eastwood, says the club will give an extended welcome to any French supporters travelling to Coventry for Sunday's Champions Cup game against Toulon.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageThere's no doubt about it, the people of Coventry will be giving them a proverbial hug and make them feel very, very welcome.
Nick Eastwood, Deputy chairman, Wasps Rugby
On Midlands Today at 13:30published at 13:08
Patrick Burns
Political editor, MidlandsSee my report from Coventry on plans for a directly elected mayor for the West Midlands, as part of a £1bn devolution deal for the region.
