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Failed asylum seeker families offered £40,000 to leave UK under new Home Office pilot - NATIONAL NEWS

Families whose asylum claims have been rejected could be offered payments of up to £40,000 to leave the UK under a new government pilot scheme.

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Coventry ATS Euromaster garage set to close after 'significant financial losses' with jobs at risk

ATS Euromaster on Daventry Road in Cheylesmore could close in May

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Cyber firm inspires next generation of cyber professionals through school outreach

UK cyber security consultancy JUMPSEC is encouraging more young people to consider careers in cyber security through community outreach initiatives designed to raise awareness of online safety.

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700,000 additional urgent dental appointments to improve access for NHS patients

Patients across England are set to benefit from improved access to urgent dental treatment as the government and the NHS England roll out 700,000 additional urgent and emergency dental appointments.

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World Book Day donation helps Cov schoolkids get in touch with emotions

Pupils at Whoberley Hall Primary School have received a donation of mental health and wellbeing themed books from local housebuilder Orbit Homes

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FOOTBALL - EFL confirm Championship play-offs to expand from four to six teams next season

EFL clubs approved the changes to the play-off system which will take effect from the 2026/27 campaign.

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Drivers to see major new change at Coventry McDonalds

Several parking bays are being reconfigured at McDonalds on Wigston Road

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New Aldi Rugby store approved for town centre - with up to 40 jobs expected

Rugby Borough Council has approved plans for the new Aldi store on the former Cemex House site, with up to 40 jobs expected to be created

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Residents flee late night kitchen fire in Coventry as 999 race to scene

A fire engine from Canley and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle from Coventry responded

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Passengers landing at Birmingham airport from Dubai say 'like a war zone'

First flight lands in Birmingham from Dubai after the city and airport was targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, with passengers describing a 'war zone'

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ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze stun Belfast Giants to reach Challenge Cup final

Blaze claimed a 6-3 second leg victory in the rearranged tie to book their place in the Challenge Cup final for the first time since the 2006/07 campaign.

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Worst areas for child asthma in Coventry revealed

Health bosses want to examine how air pollution could be affecting child health

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Video games bring centuries-old heritage attraction into 21st century

Coventry games designers have created a pair of heritage interpretation games designed to bring 700 years of history to life at St Mary’s Guildhall

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Plea to all drivers amid a rise in thefts from Coventry city centre car park

Police say there has been an increase in the number of thefts from vehicles parked there

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Neighbourhood plan aiming to transform healthcare in Coventry

Move follows NHS investigation that showed growing gap between demand and capacity

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Campaigners say 'Coventry does not need Green Belt land' for 6,000 new homes

Instead they want to see a country park and nature recovery area between Kenilworth, Burton Green and the University of Warwick

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Plans for 250 new homes in village take next step despite concerns for historic windmill

The principle of residential development has been approved for the site in Balsall Common, Solihull, with Vistry Group now submitting a reserved matters application

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Six arrested as investigation into murder of Coventry teenager continues

Police are still asking for the public's help to locate suspect Ismael Nabeel, 17

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Dog attack in Coventry leaves woman injured

It happened in Tile Hill

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FOOTBALL - Coventry Sphinx surrender lead in heavy home defeat against Wellingborough Town

An own goal put Sphinx ahead past the half-hour mark only for Connor Tomlinson to draw Wellingborough level before the break at the Cameron Slater Arena.