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M40 multi-vehicle crash live as motorway hit by 90 minute delays

There are currently six miles of congestion

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FOOTBALL - Alan Smith believes Carl Rushworth has found his permanent home at Coventry City

Rushworth spent the 2025/26 season on loan with the Sky Blues as Coventry won the Championship title to secure a return to the Premier League after 25 years away.

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Exact day 29C heat will hit Coventry and Warwickshire as UK health alerts issued

Much warmer, humid weather is on its way

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Coventry gets ready for its first ever Windrush festival

The city is hosting five days of events and activities to mark Windrush Day and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city

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The big England FIFA World Cup 2026 game boost for Coventry revealed

The city has seen its profile rocket following the Sky Blues' return to the Premier League and was named as a trending destination by TripAdvisor

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Coventry shoppers and traders speak out on future of demolished NatWest bank

Mixed reaction to developer's proposals for a restaurant on the site but locals all agree action is needed to improve eyesore

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Coventry father and son jailed for £880k roofing fraud 'bled their victims dry'

Charlie and Ben Lee were jailed on Monday (June 15)

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First look at Coventry school's expansion plan with dance studio and 'heart' space

Cardinal Wiseman could soon host a new standalone building

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Disability Benefit Claims Reach Record High as Mental Health Cases Rise - NATIONAL NEWS

The number of people receiving Britain's main disability benefit has passed four million for the first time, according to new government figures.

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Peacock Butterfly Crowned Britain's Favourite Fluttering Visitor

The striking Peacock butterfly has been named Britain's favourite butterfly after coming top in a nationwide public vote organised by the charity Butterfly Cons

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Record-breaking number take to the course for Two Castles Run

A total of 5,220 finishers completed the 10k course between Warwick and Kenilworth castles on Sunday – the biggest number in the event’s history.

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City to remove existing ticket allocations given to Supporters' Clubs from 2026/27 season

The Sky Blues have introduced a revised Supporters' Club scheme following the club's promotion to the Premier League.

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Coventry Central Baths to be demolished despite best efforts to find new occupiers

The government has approved the Listed Building Consent application for demolition of Coventry Central Baths, which has been costing taxpayers around £400,000 a year since it became vacant in 2020

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Huge Coventry City sale at West Orchards as closing date confirmed after 'memorable years'

Customers can take advantage of 25 per cent off everything from today (June 16)

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City reveal 2026/27 season ticket prices ahead of Premier League return

As expected, prices have increased significantly following Coventry's promotion from the Championship last term.

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Work begins on 400m Very Light Rail track near Coventry University

Contractors have been spotted on Mile Lane

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Masked gang strike in Meriden stealing two cars

Police are appealing for help to identify three people

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Cannabis factory smashed after Coventry police make loft discovery

They raided a home in the Holbrooks area

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Killer jailed for minimum of 28 years

Killer James Ritchie will spend a minimum of 28 years and four months behind bars for the murder of Anthony Wilson

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Residents Urged to Watch for Hazardous Oak Caterpillars This Summer - NATIONAL NEWS

People are being urged to remain vigilant after experts warned of a rise in sightings of the oak processionary moth (OPM), an invasive species whose caterpillar