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Revving up for Cars at the Spa

The free to attend annual classic car festival takes place in Leamington's Pump Room Gardens on Sunday June 21.

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Reform accuses Labour of 'stitch-up' in cutting scrutiny of city council decisions

The Labour group and its leader have been attacked over changes to the way its decisions and spending are examined

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RSPCA Coventry speak out over 'hidden dangers' after cats found dead

A woman made a horrendous discovery at a home in Canley this week

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Coventry councillors elected by narrowest of margins in close-run races

Several of those who were elected in third place did so by only a small number of votes, making their position look more precarious. - including one councillor who scraped in by just three votes

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Equalities service funding cut branded 'regressive' as Pride protest hit council meeting

A half-hour protest took place outside Shire Hall, with around 30 demonstrators waving Pride flags before the council signed off on starting a public consultation on axing its £135,000-a-year contribution to equality charity EQuIP

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Police appeal for victim of street robbery to come forward

A man has been arrested within an hour of a street robbery in Coventry - and police are appealing for the victim to come forward

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Coventry City FC store at West Orchards set to close for good ahead of 'next chapter'

It opened in August 2022

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Police link dodgy Coventry shops to 'organised crime' as 'tough action' taken

Police and Trading Standards have been cracking down on retailers operating illegally in Coventry

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As families flock to seaside resorts and farm parks this bank holiday, calls grow to protect the welfare of working donkeys

For generations, the sight of donkeys plodding patiently along British beaches has been woven into the fabric of the great British seaside holiday.

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Minority Labour administration to lead Coventry City Council

Coun George Duggins has been re-appointed as council leader - but will now lead a minority Labour administration, following May's local elections which returned a council with no overall control

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Stay safe as amber heat warning hits over bank holiday weekend

AN AMBER heat weather warnings are in force as temperatures continue to rise over the bank holiday weekend.

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Morrisons Blames Government as 100 Local Stores Face Closure - NATIONAL NEWS

Hundreds of jobs are under threat after Morrisons announced plans to shut around 100 convenience stores, with the supermarket giant blaming soaring costs...

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Birmingham Airport chaos: Long queues leave passengers missing Bank Holiday flights

Birmingham Airport apologised after longer than usual wait times at security due to an "unexpectedly high level of staff absence", leaving some passengers missing their flights during the Bank Holiday and school half-term getaway.

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FOOTBALL – Coventry City earn gold award in EFL’s family excellence scheme for second successive year

The EFL’s family excellence scheme awards clubs with gold, silver or bronze status based on the matchday experience they provide to families.

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Reform UK leader launches blistering 'lapdogs' attack on Coventry Labour and Greens deal

The Greens were slammed as 'lapdogs' and 'nodding puppets' for backing Labour in return for being offered two scrutiny boards to chair

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Man arrested within an hour of Foleshill Road robbery

He was detained in Foleshill yesterday (May 21)

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The Silent Architecture of Presence: Why the Physical Realm Still Trumps the Digital Profile

The Silent Architecture of Presence: Why the Physical Realm Still Trumps the Digital Profile

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Killer jailed for 'senseless' murder of Coventry man

Alexander Neilson, 28, fatally stabbed Anthony Priestley, 53, at the latter’s Aldrich Avenue home in the early hours of November 18 last year

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make three changes for play-off semi-final clash against Bedford Blues

A hard-fought quarter-final victory against Hartpury extended Alex Rae's side season by at least one more game.

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Reform UK Coventry power grab met with brutal put down from Labour leader

The party made a dramatic attempt to push Labour out, saying the elections showed people had lost faith in the council administration and wanted change