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Rocking it up at Kenilworth's Talisman Theatre

The hit musical Rock of Ages, set on Los Angeles' legendary Sunset Strip in 1987, runs from June 22 to 27.

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'I fled Russian bombs with my son and two suitcases - now we have a whole new life'

Iryna Kryshmar fled Ukraine with her son in 2022 after three weeks sheltering from Russian attacks, arriving in the UK with just two suitcases - but has since rebuilt her life and now works as a graphic designer at Amazon UK

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'I grew up in Hillfields - now I've been recognised by the King'

We've taken a look at more people from Coventry and the local area recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, including a special police constable who grew up in Hillfields

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Tesco teams across the West Midlands set to raise £300,000 for Cancer Research UK on 13 mile walk

The sponsored walk will take place in July and is expected to bring together teams from 21 Tesco regions, as colleagues once again unite to raise vital funds.

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A history of Daimler in pictures as historic 250-home plans approved

We've taken a look back at the history of Daimler

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The Coventry suburb name everyone pronounces wrong

From Cheylesmore to Whoberley, Coventry is full of place names that can catch newcomers and long-time residents alike off guard. And there's one in particular we may all be saying wrong.

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Call for all to get measles vaccine as cases rise

ADULTS and children are being urged to get protected against measles as the number of cases continues to rise across the West Midlands.

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Exact day 30C heatwave will hit Coventry and Warwickshire as temperatures set to surge

UK weather: Most of England will see temperatures of 30C and above on June 23, according to the forecast, with the south east expected to hit a scorching 35C

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Athletic United pictures through the years as beloved football club winds down

The club has seen hundreds of players on the books through the years, but is no more after this season

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Thousands of Coventry households taken to court over unpaid council tax under 'broken' system

GMB Union has called for council tax reform as Coventry City Council defends its collection record

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Chance to run city centre pub as search for new landlord underway

The Philip Larkin pub in Coventry continues to welcome customers despite management changes following a serious incident

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Keaton Slater: New UK-Latvia deal speeds up prisoner transfers in fight for justice

Two years have passed, and Dolars Aleksanders has yet to be extradited to the UK

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Keaton Slater anniversary as parents say child's tragic death has been a 'nightmare while awake'

Schoolboy Keaton Slater was tragically killed on June 14, 2024

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A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade works confirmed to start in September

Two public information events will take place next week where people can find out more about the A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade works and what it means for traffic congestion and their journeys

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Coventry grassroots football club calls time after 50 years

Countless children have played for Athletic United down the years

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A history of sightings of the Coventry Panther from 1976 to 2026

There have been reported big cat sightings in Coventry and Warwickshire for decades, from the Pebworth Panther to the Beast of Bubbenhall

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Tributes to 'fiercely loving' Coventry man who died aged just 18

Stuart Kirk Attrill tragically died in April

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Crown court backlog: Midlands among worst hit as 'postcode lottery' justice delays surge

The number of unresolved crown court cases in the West Midlands rocketed by 88 per cent, the biggest increase outside London, according to data collated by the Law Society

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PICTURE SPECIAL: Britain at Its Best as Trooping the Colour Celebrates King's Official Birthday - NATIONAL NEWS

The very best of Britain was on display in London on Saturday as thousands of people gathered to celebrate Trooping the Colour, the King's Birthday Parade...

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Huge police crackdown over 'dark side' of the World Cup as officers say 'unacceptable'

West Midlands Police have made more than 400 arrests on suspicion of domestic abuse in a targeted crackdown during the World Cup tournament