Our coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
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Updates on Monday 9 November 2015
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Our coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Dry, cloudy and mild nightpublished at 17:57
There's the possibility of a little light drizzle, but otherwise a cloudy, dry and mild night.
Tomorrow remaining dry in most areas, and the mild temperatures staying with us.
Travel: M69 coach firepublished at 17:56
Delays are continuing on the M69 this afternoon, because of an earlier coach on fire.
One lane is still closed southbound.
Image source, Andrew MosleyOn Midlands Today: Youth theatre in Coventrypublished at 17:53
Satnam Rana
BBC Midlands TodayYou can see my report on a pioneering youth drama programme in Coventry that's under threat, because of budgets in the arts being squeezed.
The Acting Out project at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre, helps young people gain qualifications away from a school setting.
It's being featued on BBC One tonight as part of a documentary looking at the challenges faced by regional theatres.
Nicola Payne murder trial: Closing speeches beginpublished at 17:44
Chris King
BBC Midlands TodayThe closing speeches have begun in the trial of two men accused of murdering Coventry teenager Nicola Payne.
Both Nigel Barwell and Thomas O'Reilly deny killing the mother of one almost 24 years ago.
Image source, Helen Tipper"You can be sure of two matters" Prosecution Counsel Andrew Smith QC told the jury, "Nicola Payne was murdered" and " Nigel Barwell and Thomas O'Reilly murdered her."
He pointed out that nobody could substantiate the claim they were in Rugby when Nicola disappeared.
But Mark Dennis QC representing Mr Barwell told the court that nobody knew what had happened to her, nobody saw the attack and nobody had ever been found.
He accused police of having a theory as to who did it and fitting the evidence to match that theory.
The trial continues.
Man arrested over gangster John 'Goldfinger' Pamler murder releasedpublished at 16:34
A Rugby man arrested in connection with the murder of Solihull gangster John “Goldfinger” Palmer has been released, external from police bail without charge.
Image source, Coventry TelegraphCouncillor Phil Townshend funeralpublished at 17:23
Moira Rawlings
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireA funeral service for Coventry City Councillor Phil Townshend has taken place at the city's cathedral.
His daughter Kirstie spoke of the shock of losing her father and of his love of the musical Les Miserables.
The leader of the council, Ann Lucas delivered a eulogy in which she said he was always known as the 'late' Phil Townshed because he was never on time.
Man dragged to safety by lorry driver after M40 crashpublished at 17:11
Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireA driver was dragged to safety by a lorry driver on the M40 this morning, external after their two vehicles collided on the hard shoulder.
The crash trapped the man's car bonnet underneath the lorry, and although able to free himself, he collapsed at the side of the motorway.
He was dragged to the safety of the roadside embankment by the lorry driver.
He's now in hospital and being treated for stomach and pelvic injuries.
News: Hundreds attend Phil Townshend's funeral and Coventry teen honouredpublished at 17:00
Navkiran Mann
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are the main stories in the newsroom today:
- Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of Cllr Phil Townshend
- A 14-year-old from Coventry's named as 'Teen Hero' by Radio 1
- 'Tree of the Year' to be chopped down to make way for HS2
Coventry girl honoured as 'Teen Hero' by Radio 1published at 16:49
BBC NewsbeatFourteen-year-old Rosie, from Coventry, has been named as one of the 2015 Teen Heroes at the Radio 1 Teen Awards.
Despite undergoing treatment for life-threatening cancer - including a nine-hour operation - Rosie continued to go to school and enjoy her passion for horse-riding.
After being treated successfully, Rosie's cancer has returned - twice.
Incredibly, this hasn't stopped her from raising thousands of pounds for cancer charities The Little Princess Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust.
Travel: M69 congestionpublished at 16:31
BBC TravelOne lane of the M60 southbound is blocked southbound between J2 and J1 for the A5 because of a coach fire.
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A woman who stole more than £160,000 from her Warwick employers was finally caught after trying to access their accounts , externalwhile she was on maternity leave.
Image source, Coventry TelegraphVideo: Get the latest West Midlands weather forecastpublished at 16:01
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterIt will remain mild but rather cloudy and windy this afternoon.
News: Funeral of Coventry's deputy leader; and man dragged to safety after M40 crashpublished at 15:50
Navkiran Mann
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are the main stories in the Coventry newsroom:
- Mourners gather for the funeral of Councillor Phil Townshend
- Man dragged to safety by lorry driver after M40 collision
Company boss brings back full-size fire engine from US trippublished at 15:32
Hughie Powell, who lives near Shipston, returned from a business trip to Massachusetts with a 12-litre six cylinder 1921 Seagrave fire engine., external
Image source, Stratford ObserverCouncillor Phil Townshend funeral takes placepublished at 15:16
Moira Rawlings
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireMourners are gathering at Coventry Cathedral to pay their last respects to Phil Townshend, the deputy leader of Coventry City Council.
He died suddenly last month, external aged 57.
Image source, Coventry City CouncilCouncillors past and present are paying their respects, as are many of the members of the public who came into contact with him during his long tenure as a city councillor.
'Tree of the Year' due to be chopped down for HS2published at 14:57
An ancient pear tree due to be chopped down to make way for the HS2 high-speed rail line has been voted the best tree in England.
The Cubbington pear tree is believed to have been growing near the Warwickshire village for more than 250 years.
The Woodland Trust, which ran the Tree of the Year poll, has called for it to be preserved due to its age.
Number of overweight Coventry children jumps to more than a thirdpublished at 14:48
Latest figures show 35.5 per cent of children in Year Six were overweight in 2013/14, external - up from 20.4 per cent the previous year.
Image source, Coventry TelegraphWeather: Cloudy afternoon with some rainpublished at 14:28
A dull afternoon with rain in the north of the region, but feeling mild at 14C (57F).
A few spells of rain tonight, but mainly cloudy and dry.
Your pictures: Remembrance Sunday in Coventrypublished at 13:53
Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local LiveTrevor Sutton sent us these pictures of the Remembrance Sunday event at Coventry's Memorial Park.
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