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Turning the page on Coventry's first Festival of Books

From page-turning talks to hands-on workshops, immersive exhibits to creative activities, the weekend was a celebration of books, literacy, art and history.

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Coventry parks flying the prestigious green flag

Allesley Park, Caludon Castle Park, Coombe Abbey Park, Longford Park and the War Memorial Park alongside London Road Cemetery have all been honured.

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Award recognition for Coventry parks

Six of Coventry's parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, an international quality mark for the best parks and green spaces in the country.

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Electric Car Drivers Face New Mileage Tax, Including Trips Abroad - NATIONAL NEWS

Motorists who drive electric vehicles will be charged a new tax based on how far they travel, including journeys taken outside the UK, under government plans...

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Local schools and colleges encouraged to join inspiring Invictus Games education programme

Schools and colleges across the West Midlands are being encouraged to register their interest in a new, free education programme inspired by the Invictus Games,

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M42 bridge closure update as traffic warning issued

It has been shut to all traffic as damage to the concrete and some corrosion was found

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FOOTBALL - Tim Sherwood believes Frank Lampard will 'end up sacked' if Sky Blues do not give boss tools to succeed in Premier League

The former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa boss turned Sky Sports pundit finished his playing career with the Sky Blues, making 11 appearances for the club in the 2004/05 season.

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New £2.4m food store built on former WW2 airfield gets off to flying start

Hundreds of shoppers attended the launch on July 11 in the heart of Southam’s Flying Fields development.

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Urgent 'call 999' appeal in hunt for Coventry teen who's been missing for two weeks

He was last seen on July 5

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Family-friendly art trail to launch in Kenilworth

Kenilworth Art Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is launching a specially-designed trail for people to follow.

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Summer-long change to all Coventry bin collections you need to know about

The council has issued a statement

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Coventry Citizens Advice launch energy help service

The free and impartial Energy Sense Service designed to help residents take control of their gas and electricity bills while navigating a complex energy market.

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Coventry transport bosses to look at more 20mph speed limits 'across the city'

One housing development is set to mean 3,000 more cars on the roads, prompting calls for speed restrictions

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'Oversupply' of children's homes sees two more Coventry applications thrown out

The steady stream of requests to open new children's homes in Coventry continues

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Dog dies after eating grass cuttings 'dumped' at park

Frida, a black Labrador, is believed to have died after eating grass cuttings found in a large mound at Richmond Park in Solihull — leaving her owners with an £8,000 vet bill

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Tributes to 'beloved' former Cardinal Newman teacher in this week's Coventry death and funeral notices

Roger Fawcett was a former teacher at Cardinal Newman school. Tributes have also been paid to local businessman Harry Burrows in this week's death and funeral notices

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Five Ways Drug Addiction Will Impact Your Skin Health

Drug addiction can affect almost every part of the body, including the heart, brain, liver and mental wellbeing.

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Young Coventry man who died in Cheylesmore bus crash was 'beautiful soul'

Jayden Cornwall was found fatally injured on Daventry Road in Cheylesmore

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Widdecombe killing now treated as terrorism as specialist officers take charge - NATIONAL NEWS

Counter-terrorism detectives have taken over the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after new evidence emerged, police announced on Monday.

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Teenage girl targeted in bike robbery at Caludon Castle Park in Coventry

Police were called to Caludon Castle Park yesterday (July 12)