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Lease for historic Coventry site taken over by community arts charity
The site dates back nearly 1,000 years
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New funding to better equip Warwickshire schools for SEND pupils
The funding will be used to improve safeguarding, accessibility, and SEND provision, with a focus on reducing travel times for vulnerable students
Appeal for prison wall climber with distinctive face tattoo and links to Coventry
Public have warned 'do not approach' the 25 year old
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I wanted to be a nurse from the age of eight but didn't think my dream would ever happen
Sehanaj Kaur spent much of her childhood in and out of hospital, but the nurses who cared for her inspired her to qualify as a paediatric nurse at UHCW in Coventry
Coventry planners refuse HMO permission because it fails to meet planning rules
Tenancy agreements were dated after a cut-off point when stricter rules came in for HMOs in several parts of the city to prevent too many springing up in residential streets
Senior Labour councillor who lost seat in local elections wants to become an MP
Jim O'Boyle, who previously served as a cabinet member overseeing Coventry's huge regeneration projects, has spoken of his hopes of becoming an MP
Travellers pitch up near Coventry business - and council can't evict them
Caravans have been seen parked on Silverstone Drive in Longford
FOOTBALL - Coventry City reveal retained and released list following end of 2025/26 season
Popular midfielder Jamie Allen departs after making 200 appearances for the Sky Blues in a seven-season spell.
How to Balance Well-Being and Studying in University Life
There is a version of university life that looks great in prospectus photos. Smiling students on green campuses, laptops open in sunlit libraries, everyone apparently thriving.
Police investigating Coventry shooting make fourth arrest
A man in his 20s was arrested last night (Thursday May 14) following the incident on Wednesday (May 13) in Robert Mountford Way.
FOOTBALL - Coventry City confirm departure of midfielder Jamie Allen at end of contract
The midfielder made his 200th and final appearance for the Sky Blues on the last day of the 2025/26 campaign.
Two Coventry shops closed down after 'drugs and illegal cigarettes found'
Police and Trading Standards raided several stores in the city yesterday (May 14)
Four men guilty of conspiracy to murder after Far Gosford Street shooting
They will be sentenced in July
FOOTBALL - Coventry City club secretary to depart after 14 years in role
Reid has spent the past 14 years working behind the scenes at the Sky Blues and enjoyed a fitting send off.
Coventry man dubbed 'most prolific in the UK' for this type of crime
Paul Hughes now faces jail
Fresh arrest after double Tile Hill shooting
Police arrested a man overnight in connection with the incident on Robert Mountford Way
24-hour booze licence bid for Coventry Asda petrol station
If granted the site in Whitley will be able to operate around-the-clock
FOOTBALL - Sky Blues in the Community to launch girls' teams for 2026/27 season
The official charity of Coventry City will launch girls' teams from under-7s (Year 2) through to under-18s (Year 12).
New acts and attractions rev up for this weekend's Rugby Bikefest
The ever-popular annual event returns to Rugby town centre this weekend with an expanded line-up of live music and entertainment for 2026
Coventry Conservatives’ new leader rules out alliances saying 'we'll remain independent'
Cllr John Blundell has returned to position of leader following the defeat of Gary Ridley