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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'Swatting' hostage hoaxer led police to shoot man
Robert Walker-McDaid, who rang a US terror hotline, is the first UK defendant in such a case.
Two sentenced for teenager's hammer attack
A 17-year-old boy was attacked with a hammer in Warwick in September.
Robins ignores 'derisory' Man Utd criticism
Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United still have "top, top players" heading into Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.
Just Stop Oil doctor's fitness to practise 'impaired'
Dr Sarah Benn could be struck off for her participation in peaceful climate change protests.
University establishes new Indian base
Coventry University says the new centre will support students from India.
What will the elected mayor do for Coventry?
Five candidates bidding to be mayor of the West Midlands set out their plans for the city.
CCTV cameras set for £200k upgrade
The Stratford-upon-Avon CCTV team deals with 14,000 incidents a year.
Building to be demolished for new battery centre
A scheme for 16 battery storage units is approved by Coventry City Council.
Fundraising drive for 'Staffordshire 3' memorial
Anthony Firth is fundraising for a permanent memorial to three of his comrades killed in Iraq.
Neil Kulkarni: Family issues thanks for cash
A fundraiser was set up to pay for a private taxi to take an autistic daughter to college.
Gardeners urged to plant more amid wildlife decline
A charity is encouraging people to do what they can to support the birds and the bees and other creatures.
Scheme funding delay down to 'political problems'
A masterplan acting as a guide for how a council aims to see development move forward is approved.
'Foodbankathon' to take place for second year
Canon Gavin Kibble MBE hopes members of the public will join him on the pilgrimage to 15 food banks.
West Midlands mayor: Who is running, what is the role?
Everything you need to know about the 2024 West Midlands mayoral election.
West Midlands mayor 2024: Quick guide to the candidates
Voters in the West Midlands will vote on 2 May to elect their next mayor for the region.
Local elections 2024: Who can I vote for?
Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 May
How mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.
What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?
People will need to show photo ID at polling stations before voting in the local elections in May.
Can I take a selfie at a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies to voting while drunk.
Robins ignores 'derisory' Man Utd criticism
Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United still have "top, top players" heading into Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
Davies ton puts Warwickshire on top over Hampshire
Alex Davies follows his 256 last week with 149 to put Warwickshire in a strong position against Hampshire.
'The club was falling apart' - how Robins became Coventry's saviour
Mark Robins wants to make up for his decision to sell the FA Cup winners' medal he won with Manchester United by steering Coventry to the 2024 final at his old club's expense.
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
Potts century earns Edgbaston draw for Durham
Matthew Potts hits an unbeaten 149 as Durham earn a draw with Warwickshire in County Championship Division One.
Warwickshire author goes global
Meet Charlotte, whose book about life as an autistic person is an Amazon bestseller.
The search for merch ahead of Wembley
The market stall that's gearing up with Coventry City merch
Rat infestations on the rise in Coventry and Warwickshire
A total of 743 infestations were dealt with every day last year.
Mum advocates for 'Cody's Law' after son's death
Cody Fisher's mum talks about that fateful night and her call for change in nightclubs.
14-year-old Leamington boxing champion
Jaya from Leamington is already a national boxing champion at just 14 years old.
Leamington's peregrine falcons lay their first egg
Three live webcams are capturing views of a nesting pair of birds in the town.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Roe to take international break
Paralympic gold medallist James Roe hopes a year out from international rowing can help him "re-kindle his love" for it.
England set to rest Warks' Trott
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Ndlovu seriously injured in crash
Former Coventry, Birmingham and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu is seriously injured in a car crash in Zimbabwe.
Doncaster 1-4 Coventry
A brace from League One top goalscorer David McGoldrick helps resurgent Coventry City claim victory at Doncaster.
Macclesfield 0-0 Nuneaton
Struggling Nuneaton ride their luck but hold Macclesfield to a goalless draw in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
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Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.
Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.
Moment baby is found not breathing shown to jury
Kate Roughley denies she caused the death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train
Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
Ex-police officer jailed for sharing scene images
While serving as a PC, Wood sent images from investigations to his family and friends via WhatsApp.
Client accuses therapist of rape during session
Ella Janneh has brought a civil claim against Michael Lousada after he faced no criminal charges.
Giant veg growers star in film in the vein of Hot Fuzz
Swede Caroline is a mockumentary produced by identical twins about eccentric growers from Somerset.
Killer Valdo Calocane's sentence review date set
The 31-year-old is currently sentenced to a hospital order after admitting manslaughter.
Ex-mayor 'like a recluse' since police probe
Joe Anderson was arrested in December 2020 but has not been charged with any offence.
Police investigate Joey Barton tweets
Mr Barton says he has been visited by officers "four times in three days".
Man gets custodial sentence for raping teen in sea
Gabriel Marinoaica attacked the 15-year-old, who could not swim, in the sea off Bournemouth in 2021.
'Chaos' as gaggle of Egyptian geese delays trains
Commuters in London described "total chaos" when a gaggle of geese brought trains to a standstill.
Source: BBC News
