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City bids a fond farewell to the Dean of Coventry

Services, gatherings and celebrations have been held to give thanks for The Very Reverend John Witcombe's 13 years of service and to mark his retirement

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Government ends Solihull children's services intervention after murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Solihull Council's children's services have been released from statutory government intervention following major improvements since the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case

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Jeremy Clarkson returns in Clarkson's Farm series 5 this week: Episodes, cast and everything you need to know

Clarkson's Farm is set to return for a fifth series, with Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper and Lisa Hogan back to navigate the highs and lows of life on the farm, as the new season promises to be the most personal yet.

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ICE HOCKEY - Ukrainian forward Artem Buzoverya to remain with Coventry Blaze for 2026/27 season

Buzoverya iced in 55 games for the Blaze during the 2025/26 campaign, recording four goals and five assists across all Elite League competitions, and posted a face-off win percentage.

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Major Coventry roadworks scheme delayed as new start date confirmed

The London Road roadworks to create the next section of an ambitious cycleway in Coventry are now due to start on June 15

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Michael Ababio murder investigation latest as police make another arrest

Detectives want to hear from anyone who might be able to help with the investigation

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How the Belmont Stakes’ Shorter Distance Could Affect Betting in 2026

The 2026 Belmont Stakes is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating betting puzzles of the Triple Crown era.

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante named in Ghana squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Thomas-Asante scored 12 goals in 31 appearances for the Sky Blues last season as Coventry won promotion to the Premier League.

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Warwickshire water safety warnings issued following the deaths of 11 young people nationally

Warwick District Council wants to stress the importance of keeping safe around open water.

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Coventry shop selling illegal tobacco, vapes, and dangerous toys forced to close for three months

The city centre shop will remain closed until the end of August

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Handcuffed Peter Murrell Leaves Court As Full Extent Of £400,000 SNP Embezzlement Is Revealed - NATIONAL NEWS

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was led from the High Court in Edinburgh in handcuffs on Tuesday after prosecutors revealed in detail how he embezzled

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Labour Minister Says Party Meetings Focus On ‘Who Can We Tax?’ - NATIONAL NEWS

A senior Labour Cabinet minister privately complained that party colleagues were too focused on finding new people to tax in order to fund welfare spending...

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‘I Can’t Breathe’: Heartbreaking Footage Raises Fresh Questions After Murder of Student Henry Nowak - NATIONAL NEWS

The family of murdered university student Henry Nowak have called for answers after the release of distressing police bodycam footage showing the teenager

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'Call 999' plea in hunt for missing Coventry girl as photograph issued

She was last seen more than 12 hours ago

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Unemployment Could Rise by More Than 400,000 by 2028, Business Group Warns - NATIONAL NEWS

More than 400,000 additional people could be out of work by the end of Labour's first term in government, according to new forecasts from the British Chambers

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FOOTBALL - Doug King reveals Coventry City's 'studs in' approach to January transfer window

The Sky Blues saw their 10-point lead at the top of the Championship table evaporate following a slump in form from November to February.

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HMO plans revealed for part of Coventry city centre student accommodation

The impact of Brexit, Covid 19 and the city's over supply of places for students to live are the reasons behind the bid

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Met Office's 'hail and thunder' warning as Coventry set for a soaking

But there will be some spells of sunshine

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Police crack down on Coventry shops linked to organised crime

West Midlands Police’s Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation team visited high street stores in Coundon, Foleshill and Barras Green

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Warning as three month long Coventry VLR works start today as road closed

It is for the 'safe installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail slabs and tram rails'