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Businesses invited to unlock success at King’s Awards for Enterprise workshop

A dedicated workshop on how to apply for the The King's Awards for Enterprise takes place on June 19.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service celebrates volunteers

“Volunteers’ Week provides a wonderful opportunity to recognise and thank every one of our volunteers for their dedication, professionalism and compassion."

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Youngest man to run one end of the country to the other raises thousands for local charity

Samuel Attwell took ten days to get from the top of Ireland to the bottom

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Work begins on former Coventry supermarket petrol station

The Courthouse Green site has been unused for years

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Britain Honours D-Day Heroes on 82nd Anniversary of Normandy Landings - NATIONAL NEWS

Defence Secretary John Healey joined veterans, military personnel and members of the public in Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day...

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Government Faces Tough Questions as Defence Delays Threaten Britain's Military Readiness - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer's Government is facing growing criticism after a cross-party group of MPs warned that delays to a key defence spending plan are harming Britain

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Starmer Vows to Fight Any Labour Leadership Challenge as Pressure Mounts - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has told supporters he will stand and defend his position if a Labour leadership contest is triggered, amid growing speculation about his...

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'Undervalued' wildlife missing from celebratory banknote shortlist, says charity

“Gulls, badgers, rats and pigeons all divide opinion - but this would have been a great opportunity to discuss these fantastic animals."

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Olympic pool housing plan divides locals as some say 'these flats are needed'

Housing is the most likely option for Coventry's former Olympic swimming pool site after demolition was approved – and The Elephant leisure centre could also face the wrecking ball, according to former city council regeneration boss Jim O'Boyle

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West Midlands Police 999 call response times improve to hit 97% national standard

The time a 999 call rings before being answered is falling, according to a report presented to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner's Accountability and Governance Board

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Housing plans backed as ‘common sense’ but others mourn loss of historic church

The buildings that once housed a 200-year-old Coventry church have been demolished, clearing the Woodway Lane site in Potters Green for four new semi-detached homes

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Coventry woman honoured for work in fight against Alzheimer's

Carol Jennings, who volunteered as a research participant, has been posthumously recognised for her pivotal contribution to Alzheimer's disease research and the development of new treatments

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Not Earlsdon or Allesley - the Coventry suburb where house prices are rising fastest

We've taken a look at the latest property prices in Coventry

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West Midlands Police welcomes sweetest recruits

“Rose is a fantastic dog, although the 5am starts have taken a bit of getting used to. But she’s brought so much joy to our family."

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Getting ready for the arrival of Westeros in Stratford

The world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R.R. Martin, runs at the RSC, from July 20 to September 5.

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New nature strategy launched as Warwickshire country park celebrates milestone

Ryton Pools Country Park’s 30th anniversary fun day also saw the launch of Warwickshire County Council’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy

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Britain's Biggest Retailers Shed Nearly 18,000 Workers - NATIONAL NEWS

Some of Britain's largest retailers reported a combined reduction of almost 18,000 employees over the past year, as businesses across the sector contend...

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Kenilworth Show set to celebrate best of British farming

Some of the finest finest animals from across the country will be at the Kenilworth Show.

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New nightclub among plans explored for The Elephant building next to Coventry baths

Steve Reed, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has written to Coventry City Council to approve demolition of the historic pool building, with housing development expected to follow

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City's oversupply of student bedrooms prompts plan to turn them into adult HMOs

Student rooms are lying empty due to Brexit and Covid affecting international places combined with a local saturation of accommodation