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'Caring' youngster who helped vulnerable people honoured with prestigious award
Outstanding Young Citizen Award winner Michael Digby, 16, helped prevent a suicidal young woman from taking her own life, and took care of a lost Alzheimer’s patient in Coventry city centre
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West Midlands families 'torn apart' as 21 pedestrian deaths reported in 2025
West Midlands Road Safety Commissioner has presented alarming data showing pedestrian fatalities made up almost half of all road deaths in the region last year, with Birmingham seeing three quarters of identified clusters.
Doomsday prepper 'obsessed with guns' made live ammo in case the UK was invaded
Stefan Fenyes, 47, of Warwick, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court after telling NCA investigators he was preparing for UK invasion.
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Vigil to take place in memory of Coventry teenager Michael Ababio after tragic stabbing
Organisers hope the event in Foleshill this weekend will bring the community together after the horrifying incident
Coventry radio legend to pay for kids to access theatre and performance training
The John Dalziel Bursary Programme is being launched with Starmaker Theatre Company
West Bromwich mum shook 'tiny' baby and banged her head on floor in 'sudden fit of rage'
WARNING: Distressing content - Zara Arsalan has been jailed for life after murdering her two-month-old daughter
How Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie Influenced British Cinema in 2026
Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie have revolutionised British cinema in 2026. Find out how the collaboration between UK filmmakers and Aussie actors influenced new trends!
Businesses in region braced for cost of war
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests subdued growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis.
Police issue 999 appeal for missing Coventry girl
The Radford teen was reported missing on Wednesday
Our sub-editor in the running for publishing deal with his debut novel Heathens
Max Hall is hoping readers will give his book a go and the votes which could help him land a £50,000 publishing deal.
Almost 100 new Aldi jobs up for grabs including at these six Coventry stores
It includes full and part-time positions
FOOTBALL - Coventry City boss Frank Lampard and forward Haji Wright nominated for Championship's monthly awards
Lampard has been nominated for the Championship manager of the month award. He previously won the prize in both October and November.
Boxer Lewis Williams steps back into the fundraising ring for The Myton Hospices
Lewis Williams has signed up for a new challenge this year to raise another £20,000 for the charity close to his heart.
Exact time 46mph winds to hit Coventry today
It comes as the weather is set to turn colder - and frostier
Jobs lost as historic Coventry car firm goes into administration
HPL Prototypes has filed for administration with reports suggesting 65 roles are to be lost
Ian Huntley funeral petition hits 40,000 as public funding sparks fury
Over 40,000 people have signed a petition to block public funding for the funeral of Ian Huntley, the Soham killer who died in hospital after a prison assault
FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard challenges Coventry City players to adopt 'clinical mentality' ahead of Championship run-in
Coventry cruised to a 3-0 win against the Lilywhites at the Coventry Building Society Arena as Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Matt Grimes all found the net.
Image issued in search for missing Coventry man as police urge 'please call 999'
He was last seen in the Wyken area
Fed-up Coventry families make new playground plea as nearest is 20 minute walk away
They say it doesn't have to be a 'fancy' play area
Seven new apartments to be built on 'eyesore' land in Coventry
Developer Ricky Dougall said the land in Lower Stoke is currently an 'eyesore'