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The new crime rankings that show Coventry is way safer than you think

Coventry doesn't even make the top 50 most violent places in the UK according to official figures

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New McDonald's opens at Birmingham Airport with 100 jobs

The new 50-seater Birmingham Airport McDonald's restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click and Serve and McDelivery services 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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Police urge drivers to avoid these areas amid major events in Coventry and Warwickshire

Police are warning of 'significant' amounts of traffic around Stoneleigh Park due to Jeremy Clarkson's Great British Farm Fest

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Kids' activities and adventures on offer in Warwickshire this half term

Outdoor adventures, museum activities, library events, family support services and heritage experiences are on offer across the county

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Exact time peak 31C heat will hit Coventry this bank holiday Monday

The latest forecast for Coventry as temperatures are set to hit 31C

The Coventry Observer

Tourist Tax Plans Could Push Up Cost of UK Staycations - NATIONAL NEWS

Families heading to some of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations could soon be forced to pay hundreds of pounds extra under controversial new tourist tax

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Amber heat warning for Coventry as 31C bank holiday heatwave hits

Temperatures are set to soar in Coventry this weekend

The Coventry Observer

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

The Coventry Observer

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

The Coventry Observer

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.

The Coventry Observer

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

The Coventry Observer

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.