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'Slap in the face' for families not invited to Iraq and Afghanistan war memorial
The sister of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has traveled to the dedication of a memorial to those who served, without an invitation, says a friend.
The unveiling of the memorial, by the Queen, has been overshadowed by a row over the failure to include the families of the 682 service personnel who died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Victoria Batemen told PA News she was travelling to the event at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehal with Shanna, the sister of Pte Jeff "JJ" Doherty, from Southam, Warwickshire.
Mrs Bateman, 33, described the situation as a "bit of a slap in the face".
"She has not been given an invite, but she is here and we are going to try and get her in," she said.
Spring budget: Tax rises for the self-employed
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Chancellor Philip Hammond has increased National Insurance bills for self-employed people in the spring budget.
The number of self-employed workers has increased notably in the West Midlands in recent years.
Most recent figures, released only last month, show the figure has risen by 14% in five years and working men in the West Midlands are about twice as likely to be self-employed as women.
So these changes will affect hundreds of thousands of people in our area, and more men than women.
More babies die before they are one in the West Midlands than in any other part of the country
Sarah Bishop
BBC Midlands Today
More babies die before their first birthday here in the West Midlands than in any other part of the country, according to latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.
Health professionals are trying to reduce the number of deaths by 20% by 2021.
Often no-one knows for sure why this is happening. Maternity services are being overhauled and Finnish-style baby boxes are being handed out to expectant mothers - Finland has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world.
The Lily Mae Foundation, based in Balsall Common, offers supports parents who have lost a baby to stillbirth or to neonatal death.
Four Wasps picked for Six Nations' team
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport
The Wasps quartet of Elliot Daly, Joe Launchbury, James Haskell and Nathan Hughes have r etained their places in England's starting fifteen for this weekend's Calcutta Cup match.
A victory for England on Saturday would give the defending Grand Slam champions a record-equalling 18th consecutive win.
Checks that anglers are fishing legally
Anglers in the Southam area are being checked on by Environment Agency officers.
Manager, Dave Throup tweets that they're all legal so far.
Nuneaton's Armed Forces Day is renamed in Jesse's honour
Nuneaton News
A towering figure in the borough and the ex-service community will be remembered at an event incredibly close to his heart.
Co-op redevelopment scheme announced
Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live
Plans for the redevelopment of the former 1950s Co-op store in Coventry have been unveiled.
The creation of around 60 residential apartments, along with provision for restaurants, shops and an indoor park, are included in the blueprint.
EDG Property, the firm behind the scheme, are showcasing the plans at the MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes.
Big Issue seller says he would be 'better off begging' in town
Leamington Observer
A Big Issue seller says he would be better off begging as other homeless people are constantly "stealing his pitch" to beg.
Michelin star restaurant gets one-star hygiene rating
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Kenilworth has been told to improve its standards of hygiene after receiving one of the lowest ratings following an inspection.
The improvement notice was served on The Cross by officers from Warwick District Council, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.
Problems included ice being stored under the sink and issues surrounding a vacuum packer for raw food.
A spokesperson said the restaurant takes the issue "extremely seriously" and the issues raised resulted from a "paperwork misunderstanding" and a "broken vacuum packing machine".
Travel: M6 congestion
BBC News Travel
An earlier incident is causing congestion on the M6 northbound, between J3 (A444) and J3a.
All lanes have re-opened, but there's queuing traffic back to J2, (M69).
The incident is having a knock-on effect on other roads, with heavy traffic reported on the A444, A45 and A4600 Ansty Road.
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Severe accident: M6 Warwickshire northbound
M6 Warwickshire northbound severe accident, between J3 for A444 and M6 J3A affecting J2 for M69.
M6 Warwickshire - Stationary traffic on M6 northbound between J3, A444 (Nuneaton) and M6 J3a, because of an accident and a rolling road-block. Congestion to J2, M69 (Coventry).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Police hunt assault suspect who failed to appear in court
A warrant has been issued after a man due in court on indecent assault charges failed to turn up.
Robert Edward Edmondson, aged 48, from Windsor Street, Coventry, was due to appear at Warwick Court Court on 21 February.
He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim to medium build and with short dark hair.
Police have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to call Warwickshire Police on 101.
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Severe disruption: M6 Warwickshire southbound
M6 Warwickshire southbound severe disruption, between Corley Services and J3 for A444.
M6 Warwickshire - One lane closed and queuing traffic on M6 southbound between Corley Services and J3, A444 (Nuneaton), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
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Budget mixes metaphors and messages
Patrick Burns
Political editor, Midlands
Westminster's sodden village green on a Budget Day of mixed metaphors
Read moreSlideshow: Catkins and clouds
BBC Weather Watchers
Here are some of the great images taken by BBC Weather Watchers across Warwickshire.
These come from Melanie, Warwick Ram, Ron's View and Gman.
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Coventry half marathon: Over 200 volunteers already signed up
Around 200 people will be volunteering their time as the Coventry half marathon returns on Sunday 19 March.
Allesley Village Scouts and the Coventry Ambassadors are among the groups are among the groups helping runners and spectators with their local knowledge.
Budget 2017: Full reaction and analysis on the BBC website
BBC Business News
The chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled his first budget today .
He's announced an extra £2bn for social care services in England, help for firms hit by business rate rises and plans to increase national insurance for self-employed people.
You can get a full picture of the budget and analysis of its impact on the BBC website here:
Four men charged with burglary
Four men from Birmingham were arrested in Grendon yesterday following a house burglary in the area, Warwickshire Police say .
Eye witnesses called the police to report that he had seen four men enter a house at around 09:00.
Police officers attended and arrested one male at the scene while the three other males ran off on foot.
The three men were then found and were arrested, all four men have since been charged with burglary.
Your pictures: Spring has sprung
BBC Weather Watchers
This lovely up-close shot of flowers was sent in by the aptly-named BBC Weather Watcher Daisynics.
Send us your weather pictures and we'll feature our favourites.