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Digital Poker Online Entertainment in Coventry: A Growing Trend

The world of digital poker has seen a remarkable surge in popularity, with Coventry embracing the rise of poker online platforms.

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COMMENT - 'Government's new Mental Health A&Es and Hubs could literally be life-saving'

The Government has planned 159 new NHS mental health centres in England and improved local support. Here is one person's story about the current system.

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ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze confirm expanded role for Coltyn Bates in 2026/27 season

Bates joined the Blaze last year after three successful seasons in coaching and management positions with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

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Coventry man who subjected woman to 'horrific ordeal' given fresh hope over indefinite sentence

Richard Lloyd was jailed at Coventry Crown Court in 2008

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The Warwickshire village home to the UK's oldest vigilante group fighting rural crime

The Tanworth-in-Arden Association for the Apprehension and Prosecution of Felons was established in 1784 and is the country's oldest active independent peacekeeping organisation – and with rural crime soaring, the Felons are back

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Court update on Latvian national charged over death of Keaton Slater

Dolars Aleksanders appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today (August 6)

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Just One in Seven of England’s Rivers and Lakes Rated in Good Ecological Health - NATIONAL NEWS

Only 14.3 per cent of England’s surface waters are in good ecological condition, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the nation’s rivers, lakes

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5 Horse Racing Betting Strategies Every Beginner Should Know

Horse racing betting is exciting because every race presents a new puzzle to solve.

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The outdoor education centre that's shaped the lives of 100,000 Cov kids - and why it needs your help

Plas Dol Y Moch has welcomed over 100,000 young people over the decades, but its vital support group needs new blood to secure its future.

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UK national debt believed to have crossed £3 trillion mark - NATIONAL NEWS

TaxPayers' Alliance says milestone reached days after Government overshot borrowing forecasts.

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Coventry MP says 'long journey' finally sees Keaton Slater suspect back in UK

Dolars Aleksanders was flown into Gatwick Airport on Wednesday

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CPS statement in full as Dolars Aleksanders charged over death of Coventry schoolboy Keaton Slater

Dolars Aleksanders was charged with causing death by dangerous driving yesterday (August 5)

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Coventry student block in receivership seeks to let 50 rooms to city workers

Receivers for The Residence in St Columba's Close have applied to Coventry City Council to let 50 rooms to non-students, including local workers, amid falling student demand

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Man charged over death of Keaton Slater

Dolars Aleksanders, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run collision on Radford Road in June 2024 which caused 12-year-old Keaton’s death.

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ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze announce goalie group for 2026/27 Elite League season

Finnish netminder Sisu Heikkeri and Canadian goaltender Evan Fitzpatrick have joined Blaze while British netminder Joel Bearman returns to the club.

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Police launch appeal after man assaulted in Coventry

A man was kicked and punched in Trinity Street at around 12.45pm on Friday June 26

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Coventry buses set to be among first in West Midlands to move into public ownership

Coventry is set to be one of the first areas in the West Midlands to have its bus network brought under public control, as part of Mayor Richard Parker's sweeping franchising overhaul, with operations expected to launch by late 2027.

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Work begins on new Coventry Volvo centre as car firm says move is 'significant investment'

The new facility has been pre-let to Volvo Group, which recently announced a £24 million investment in the site to create a new Regional Distribution Centre serving the UK and Ireland

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Full list of 72 sites indentified as grey belt - including those on Coventry's doorstep

The 72 sites listed for potential development - is your area on the list?

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New 14-bed mental health service set to open in Coventry

A 14-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation residential care service is set to open at Hawkesbury Lodge in Coventry in October 2026, aiming to provide adults with complex mental health needs across Coventry and Warwickshire with specialist support closer to home