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Free trees on offer to farmers in Rugby Borough

Free Trees for Farmers, co-ordinated by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and supported by Rugby Borough Council, offers farmers the chance to request free trees

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Police warning over horse social media trend after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The force said it was believed to have been linked to a social media trend which involves people touching mounted officers

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Coventry pub closures: Venues shut amid cost of living crisis

In less than a week, four hospitality venues across Coventry and Warwickshire have closed their doors — but what is happening to the hospitality industry and what does its future look like?

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Coventry Market branded 'dead duck' as traders leave

The round market building is set to be revamped as part of the £450m City Centre South regeneration project and transformed into a vibrant new centrepiece — but in the meantime, many stallholders say they are struggling

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Residents given new assurance over bus gate next to Kings Hill housing scheme

Neighbours slammed a lack of communication and said developers had already cut down a 500-year-old oak and an ancient hedgerow without warning

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Special memories as Coventry's University Hospital marks 20 year anniversary

Staff at University Hospital Coventry have been looking back on an ‘amazing’ 20 years as they celebrate two decades since the hospital opened.

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130 new homes plan for green belt land just outside Coventry

It would see farm land in Wolvey play home to the new development

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Swapping Coventry for Manchester: What Changes (and What Doesn't)

Considering moving away from Coventry to Manchester? A lot of people do it, typically for a job, a partner or simply to alter the course.

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Police dispersal notice issued for parts of Cheylesmore area

A Section 35 dispersal notice has been issued for the area around Daventry Road in response to concerns over anti-social behaviour and the illegal and dangerous riding of off-road bikes

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Youths 'deliberately' set fire to grassland at Prologis Park in Coventry

Firefighters rushed to Prologis Park yesterday afternoon (July 30)

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Big-hearted pupils receive national recognition for efforts to spread kindness

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School has been named runner-up in the Collective Kindness category at the National Kindness Awards

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Tragedy as man dies at Coventry home

He was found in a critical condition at an address in Holbrooks

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ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze to hold Q and A with head coach Kevin Moore

Blaze supporters can submit their questions directly to the head coach, and associate coach Coltyn Bates.

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Number of UK Millionaires Falls to Lowest Level Since Financial Crisis - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain is home to fewer sterling millionaires than at any point since the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research, reigniting debate over tax policy,

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Police get extra powers to tackle 'dangerous' groups of off-road bikers in Coventry

Some of the off-road bikers have been gathering in Cheylesmore and at War Memorial Park

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'My son was excluded from nursery before age two' – Coventry mum's ADHD journey

Tapiwa Mbofana has written a book about her son Jayden's journey to an ADHD diagnosis after he was excluded from nursery as a toddler

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Creative kids build confidence at award-winning sculptor's workshops

Pupils from St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School took part in a five-week sculpture workshop led by acclaimed artist Faith Bebbington

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The forgotten stories behind five unusual Coventry pub names

How many of these have you had a pint in?

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Council tax bills set to rise by £556 for average household by 2030, Treasury figures show - NATIONAL NEWS

Households across England could see their council tax bills rise by an average of £556 over the next four years, according to Treasury figures released through

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BP Puts North Sea Business Up for Sale Amid Tax Pressure - NATIONAL NEWS

BP has announced plans to sell its entire North Sea business, bringing to a close around 60 years of direct involvement in British oil and gas production in the