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The Coventry suburb where almost half of children are living in poverty
Thousands of children in Coventry are living in poverty according to new figures - with one area particularly badly affected
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Most wanted man in West Midlands still missing after six years on the run
Sayed Hersi, wanted by West Midlands Police for breaching a court order, has had his mugshot viewed over 142,000 times in six years – but his whereabouts remain a complete mystery
New cycle lane slammed as 'ridiculous' as Coventry faces 10 months of chaos
The Willenhall cycleway works on London Road are now scheduled to begin on 15 June 2026, aiming to improve safety and accessibility between Coventry city centre and Tollbar End
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West Midlands rape victims support concerns raised as sexual assault reports rise
A report showed 51,943 violent crimes against women and girls in West Midlands but Victims Advocate Natalie Queiroz warned the 16.2% drop could mask under-reporting, as rape offences rose 4.4% and she slammed the 'appalling' non-custodial sentences handed to three teenage rapists
The curious tale of Old Joe: The Warwickshire man who lived and died in a pig sty
He gained fame during his lifetime for the way he lived, but should more have been done?
Take That support act The Script announce top secret Coventry gig tonight
The band will play an intimate show at a city pub
British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Charity Shops Across UK - NATIONAL NEWS
British Heart Foundation has announced plans to close around 150 charity shops across the UK over the next two years as it battles rising costs...
Coventry prisoner who had three weeks left to serve escaped in 'act of madness'
Simon Galloway fled from HMP Sudbury
Take That wow Coventry crowds as The Circus comes to town
Pop icons Take That gave music fans the greatest day of their lives at the Coventry Building Society Arena last night as they kicked off their three-night residency in the city
Coventry lollipop man injured after being hit by car as parents told to 'drive carefully'
He was found injured on Aldermans Green Road. Parents have now been reminded to 'drive carefully'
FOOTBALL - Chris Coleman warns Coventry City boss Frank Lampard to be ruthless following promotion to Premier League
Former Coventry boss Coleman managed the club from 2008 to 2010 following spells in charge of Fulham and Real Sociedad.
Coventry council urges union to respond to offer over equal pay talks
The local authority issued a statement denying claims that talks have collapsed and says it is committed to finding a resolution
1,900 Fewer Teachers Despite Government's 6,500 Recruitment Promise - NATIONAL NEWS
The Government is facing renewed questions over one of its flagship education policies after official figures revealed there are fewer teachers in England's...
New Coventry bin collection start date confirmed for every household in the city
Every household will get a 23‑litre lockable outdoor food waste caddy as the new food waste recycling service is set to start
Free summer outdoor concerts in Coventry start this weekend
Coventry City Council’s Bands in the Park series returns this weekend in the first of eight free live music performances in the city’s green spaces between June and September
FOOTBALL - Quartet of Coventry City players nominated for PFA Players' Player of the Year award
Sky Blues captain Matt Grimes, World Cup-bound Haji Wright, midfielder Jack Rudoni and goalkeeper Carl Rushworth feature on the shortlist.
Photos as 30,000 Take That fans flock to Coventry gig - can you spot yourself?
The band played an incredible set full of crowd pleasing tracks
Campaigners fear 'another student block' on Coventry swimming pool site
Demolition approval for historic baths slammed as premature while future of Fairfax Street site is still up in the air
Goodbye ***hole - Watch the moment Danny from The Script calls fan's ex on stage in Coventry
Take That support act had a special message for him
CCTV appeal after train sex attack by man who left at Coventry Station
Police issued a picture of a man who may have useful information