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Solihull home extension row as owner says 'not a popularity contest'

The application was recommended for approval by council officers but due to the number of neighbour objections it was called in to committee for determination, where it was unanimously approved

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Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Go-ahead for 250 homes on Coventry's historic Daimler car factory site

The development would include a car-themed play area and a public plaza next to the Daimler Powerhouse

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Boots launches 'innovative' new concept in Coventry

It will be opening at Central Six Retail Park

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Coventry city centre pub's defiant message after World Cup flags 'torn down'

Staff discovered that some of the flags they had displayed were damaged on Saturday

The Coventry Observer

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make three new signings ahead of 2026/27 campaign

Fly-half Bruce Houston, back-row forward Rhys Tait and versatile back Matt McNab have all agreed terms to play at the Nick Newbold Stadium next season.

The Coventry Observer

How Rising Landfill Taxes are Reshaping Skip Hire for Property Owners

It is natural to wonder why the cost of getting rid of this rubbish has changed over recent years. 

The Coventry Observer

Government Threatens New Laws Unless Tech Firms Strengthen Child Protection Measures - NATIONAL NEWS

Technology companies could face new legal obligations, fines and even potential criminal sanctions unless they take action to prevent children from accessing...

The Coventry Observer

Rural Post Offices Warn Rising Business Rates Could Put Local Services at Risk - NATIONAL NEWS

Rural Post Offices have warned that rising business rates could place increasing pressure on local branches, raising concerns about the future of vital...

The Coventry Observer

Young musicians from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire tune up for Leamington concerts

The concerts take place at Holy Trinity Church on June 9 and 16.

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Coventry e-scooter crash leaves man seriously injured

He was found badly injured in Hillfields

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Reason police stopped hundreds of drivers in Waslgrave and Exhall this weekend

Officers were deployed across Coventry and Warwickshire

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Coventry city centre road closed from today for five months

Palmer Lane is out of bounds for both traffic and pedestrians

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry City make club-record £20million bid for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth

According to Sky Sports, the Sky Blues have submitted a bid worth £20m to Rushworth's parent club Brighton.

The Coventry Observer

Britain's Debt Burden Nears £3 Trillion as Economists Warn of Growing Pressure on Public Finances - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain's national debt has risen faster than almost any other country in the world, according to new analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.

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Met Office exact date when 27C heat will hit Coventry this week

It comes amid a rainy start to the new week

The Coventry Observer

Criminal gangs continue to target rural Warwickshire

Despite the overall cost of crime to farmers in the region falling in 2025 there were worrying trends.

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West Midlands Police Acting Chief Constable warns 'crime can't continue to fall forever'

Latest figures show the region had a police officer headcount of 8,266 in March 2026, an increase from the 8,102 recorded in April 2024

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Lime e-bikes prove popular in West Midlands with 86% of users new to the scheme

The Lime e-bike scheme has proven popular across the West Midlands since launching in spring 2026, with the service now expanding from Birmingham and Coventry into Sandwell and Wolverhampton

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New road safety plan in Coventry branded 'joke' and 'money-making scheme'

Coventry City Council has unveiled a new Traffic Regulation Order to extend the 30mph speed limit on part of Coundon Wedge Drive, in conjunction with the Coundon Cycle Scheme