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Foster carers urgently needed in Warwickshire

A series of community events will take place across the county to mark Foster Care Fortnight, running from May 11 to 24.

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Tributes to Coventry dad with 'vibrancy you could not ignore'

Paul Seymour trained people for many years at Capitol Gym in Longford

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Update on new pub restaurant and HMO plan for The Grapes in Coventry

The once much-loved Radford pub has stood empty since it closed in May 2019.

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M&S update on major expansion plan at Coventry's Arena Park Shopping Centre

It will see the creation of dozens of new jobs

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Residents' 'urgent' call for action on Coventry road rejected as council says 'no problem'

Traffic officers responded to a petition of 145 signatures asking for something to be done about speeding and parking problems

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: The ultimate guide to candidates, new wards, and how to vote

Polls open today in the crucial elections

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Coventry election candidates: How we'd deal with crime and antisocial behaviour in one part of city

Representatives of all the parties fighting for seats on the council outlined their plans for dealing with local issues blighting the community

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: Full list of accepted photo ID for voting

Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations – here is every accepted form of voter ID you can use

The Coventry Observer

Nearly 1.5 million migrants claimed Universal Credit last year, figures show - NATIONAL NEWS

Almost 1.5 million migrants claimed Universal Credit last year, according to official figures that are set to pile fresh pressure on Labour over welfare and imm

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Concern grows for missing young girl from Coventry

Sophia was reported missing on Sunday

The Coventry Observer

Volunteers lead spring clean in Coventry city centre

Around 40 volunteers from businesses in the city centre came together for a large-scale litter pick

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Voters in Coventry's Longford ward given assurance by Labour leader

Cllr George Duggins says he will do the very best for the Labour-controlled ward as all the city's seats go to the polls on May 7

The Coventry Observer

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby slip to narrow defeat at Cornish Pirates

Tries from David Opoku-Fordjour, Eliot Salt and Murray Davidson, along with nine points from the kicking tee, put Alex Rae's side on the brink of victory at Mennaye Field.

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Coventry driving instructor banned after failing to disclose cigarette smuggling conviction

The case was taken to Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

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Coventry Conservatives' election pledge on council tax, potholes and fly-tipping

The local party also wants to keep open Coventry Airport and improve the city centre and local shopping areas

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Hygiene probe after man seen 'blowtorching raw meat in shopping trolley' in Coventry

Footage captured the incident at Pak Bangla Meat Centre on Stoney Stanton Road

The Coventry Observer

Eight jailed for roles in drugs gang which moved cocaine between Leicestershire and West Midlands

A police operation which uncovered drug dealing gangs operating between Leicestershire and the West Midlands has led to a further eight men being jailed

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First look at what will replace iconic Coventry flats spotted in BBC's Silent Witness

Demolition is due to start later this month

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Brilliant moment viral Coventry fan, 93, leads her own Sky Blues promotion party parade

The lifelong Sky Blues fan went viral after a clip of her singing a Sky Blues anthem was shared online.

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Princess of Wales to Make First Official Overseas Visit Since Cancer Battle - NATIONAL NEWS

The Princess of Wales will make a landmark return to the international stage next week as she embarks on her first official overseas engagement in more than