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Coventry fire live as people urged to 'avoid the area'

Crews were called to Hollis Road in Stoke

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Prolific Warwickshire county lines drug dealers jailed

Following an arrest in 2024 for suspected supply of class A drugs, Warwickshire Police discovered a series of messages referring to a county line.

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Coventry drug dealing kingpins behind wholesale cocaine gang jailed for 47 years

The group supplied cocaine to a gang based in Leicestershire which then sold it on to 'customers'

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Historic Election Losses Trigger Crisis at the Heart of Labour - NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister is resisting mounting calls to set out a timetable for his resignation after Labour endured what critics described as its worst local election...

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Brothers jailed after stealing £7,000 worth of jewellery in Coventry

Patrick and Gerry Connors were jailed at Warwick Crown Court

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The story of The Enemy’s anthem: How a song written in 10 minutes united Coventry

We'll Live and Die in These Towns is Coventry City's iconic anthem - and local lads The Enemy have finally told the story of how it came to be

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New Popeyes restaurant for Coventry city centre gets go-ahead for major refit

The venture at the vacant premises of the former Topshop store would create up to 70 jobs and have seating for 92 diners

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Locals make plea for Coventry park change for 'future generations'

They are urging the council to make a change at Holbrooks Park

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Universal Credit and PIP claimant pays parents £900 a month for mortgage and bills

A disabled DWP Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant has said they send £900 of their benefits to their parents each month for mortgage, bills and food - but others have branded the arrangement 'crazy'

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Coventry Labour leader 'very disappointed' by results as he calls for party reset

George Duggins says he believes his party's performance at the polls was not down to anything they've done as a local party in the city

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Coventry election sees huge gains from Reform as Labour support ebbs away

The results leave the uncertainties of no party in overall control along with the possibility of new alliances being formed to seize total power

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Coventry local election results 2026 in full as no party in overall control

Despite a number of wins for Reform UK they failed to gain overall control of Coventry City Council - and Labour lost their control

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Labour remains largest party at Coventry City Council despite heavy losses

The party, which has had a controlling majority at the council since 2010, lost 15 seats, ending on 24, while Reform UK gained 18 seats to finish on 20

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Jim O'Boyle loses seat on Coventry city council as Greens gain from Labour

The results of the Coventry City Council local elections are coming in thick and fast

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Every Coventry councillor elected so far as count continues

Results have been declared for half of the 18 Coventry wards with Reform edging out in front

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Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with Acts of Kindness

AN ANIMAL charity is calling on residents to carry out an act of kindness in honour of Sir David Attenborough.

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VE Day 81, Britain Must Never Forget the Generation That Saved Freedom

Eighty one years on from victory in Europe, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit that saved freedom and changed the course of history.

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Could Temporary Overseas Work Help Coventry Graduates Build Experience Faster?

In that context, temporary overseas work can look less like a detour and more like a practical way to earn, build confidence and come back with stronger examples for interviews.

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Here's how Family Activities and Day Outs can Help Kids during Divorce

Here's how Family Activities and Day Outs can Help Kids during Divorce

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name squad for final day clash with Worcester Warriors

Alex Rae's side suffered defeat at Cornish Pirates last time with Cov and Worcester in a straight shootout for third place in the table.