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Waqar returns as coach of Pakistan

Former captain Waqar Younis has been appointed Pakistan coach for the second time, nearly three years after quitting for personal and health reasons. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced in a statement that Waqar had been given a two-year contract. Waqar, 42, said: "My immediate aim is to prepare the team for the upcoming busy season and next year's World Cup."

Bears beat Middlesex by an innings

Warwickshire made it back-to-back Division One wins as they claimed the extra half hour to beat Middlesex by an innings and 37 runs at Edgbaston. After trailing by 297 on first innings, Middlesex lunched at ease on 100-1. But the Bears had the best of the afternoon session, removing captain Chris Rogers (82) and Sam Robson (68). And, from 155-1, the Middlesex collapse continued, Jeetan Patel (4-78) taking wickets in successive balls as the visitors were bowled out for 248.

Nuneaton sign full-back Starosta

Nuneaton Town manager Brian Reid has made his first signing by bringing in defender Ben Starosta. The 6ft former Poland Under-20 right-back, who has signed a one year deal, subject to international clearance, played league football with Brentford, Bradford City and Aldershot.

Hain's Bears debut excites Brown

Warwickshire's director of cricket Dougie Brown says Sam Hain's Championship debut was a "massive tick" for the club. Batsman Hain, 18, made 42 in his first innings for the Bears in their convincing win over Middlesex. "We knew he had ability but, until you get the chance to play at this level, you don't know what that ability is going to be," Brown Said.

Burge signs new Coventry contract

Goalkeeper Lee Burge has pledged his immediate future to Coventry City after agreeing a new three-year contract with the League One club. Burge, 21, has been a regular in the Sky Blues' Under-21 side throughout 2013-14 and has come through the club's academy system. "We believe that Lee has

Conference will resist B-league plan

Chairman Brian Lee says the Football Conference will resist the Football Association commission's B-league plan. FA chairman Greg Dyke aims to improve opportunities for young English players by creating a new tier between the Conference and League Two. Lee fears the idea will harm the lower leagues and doubts it will go ahead.

DNA taken of ancient HS2 Route Tree

The tree is one of the oldest in Britain, according to experts. An ancient pear tree which could be felled under plans for a high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham is to have its DNA collected. The tree, near the village of Cubbington, in Warwickshire, is one of the oldest in Britain, according to experts.

'Inadequate' Nuneaton Academy put in special measures

An academy school in Warwickshire has been branded "inadequate" and placed in special measures by Ofsted. The report into Nuneaton Academy - formed in 2010 to replace Alderman Smith School and Manor Park School - was released on Thursday. William Branney, appointed principal in January, accepted the result was "deeply disappointing".

Coventry dentist struck off for misconduct

A dentist who refused to give a patient her dental records has been struck off by the General Dental Council for misconduct. Nigel Moss, who practised at Hearsall House in Coventry, did not examine the patient properly and lied about treatment records, the hearing heard.

Coventry's Copsewood Grange and Lodge protected from demolition

Former Victorian manor house, Copsewood Grange, is due to be turned into 17 flats Coventry City Council has served a notice protecting two historical buildings in Coventry from being demolished. An emergency protection notice was served by the council for Copsewood Grange and Copsewood Lodge in Binley.

Derelict Belgrade Plaza land frustrates Coventry council

Deeley Properties bought Belgrade Plaza and surrounding land for development in 2007 Coventry City Council has said it is "incredibly frustrated" by land in the city centre that has been left undeveloped for seven years. The authority said it hoped the owner of Belgrade Plaza and surrounding land would sell part of the site. Deeley Properties bought the plot in 2007 and said financing its development had "not been ea

Murder detectives release CCTV images

Police have released images of two men it says may have "vital information" Detectives investigating the murder of a Coventry woman have released CCTV footage of two men they want to talk to.

Coventry woman jailed for attack on 80 years old man

Coral Millerchip punched, kicked and spat on Joginder Singh A woman who carried out a "sickening" unprovoked attack on a pensioner has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Coral Millerchip, 20, punched 80-year-old Joginder Singh to the ground in Coventry city centre, before kicking him and spitting on him.