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Eight officers graduate to strengthen West Midlands Roads Policing Team
Their arrival on the unit will help strengthen the forces commitment to making roads safer for everyone.
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Road Shut After Up to 100 Oil Drums Dumped on Coventry Lane
A Coventry road has been closed after fly-tippers dumped an estimated 95 to 100 drums of oil across the carriageway, forcing council crews to call in gritting lorries to make the surface safe.
Visit Warwickshire boasts new look website
Not only has the website been refreshed, but it has a distinctive new brand identity.
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WMAS celebrates International Paramedics Day
Today, paramedics use their expertise in a wide range of clinical, operational and leadership roles, ensuring patients receive the care they need and deserve.
Over £60,000 awarded to support community arts projects across Coventry
Fifteen creative projects across Coventry have been awarded funding through Coventry City Council's new Made in Cov Arts & Creative Grants programme.
Horror images show extent of major oil dump that closed Coventry road
The incident happened on the edge of the city on Wednesday
Met Office warns 'no straightforward end' to heatwave in Coventry with 7 more days in store
An amber heat health alert is now in place
Council explains 'strange sight' as gritter called to Coventry road 'in 27C heat'
There was an incident on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday that required the help of the gritting team
Major disruption after lorry fire on the A45 in Coventry
Part of the A45 in Coventry was closed on Tuesday (July 7)
Earlsdon residents rally against 17.5-metre phone mast plan, calling it 'visually oppressive'
Residents in Earlsdon are pushing back against plans for a 17.5-metre mobile phone mast, arguing it would cause lasting damage to the character of the conservation area and pose safety risks...
Coventry A45 chaos as lorry fire saw 'several tonnes of recycling waste ignited'
Firefighters responded to the A45 at around 3pm yesterday (July 7)
Roadside technician Ross named as RAC’s Patrol of the Year
Ross Templeman now gets to drive a brand-new RAC Ford Transit van with coveted ‘P1 RAC’ numberplate.
Coventry road 'closed until it's safe' after dozens of leaking oil cans dumped
A clean-up job is now underway but could take days
Taking to the River Avon for some fun
Stratford Boat Club's Fun Regatta takes place on Saturday (July 11)
Performer slams poor turnout and "mad" ticketing at Godiva in the City
A performer at Coventry's revamped summer festival has criticised low audience numbers and the way the event was organised, after the traditional Godiva Festival was scrapped earlier this year.
RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby to start season with trip to newly-promoted Rotherham Titans as 2026/27 Champ fixtures released
Alex Rae's side will begin their campaign away at National League 1 champions Rotherham on September 19 after the RFU released the Champ Rugby fixtures for the 2026/27 season.
Aftermath of Coventry park fire seen in devastating photos 'less than 24 hours after last blaze'
The site has become a hotspot for it in recent years
Romania beyond the headlines: why Suceava might be the Midlands' best-kept travel secret
The flight to Suceava takes just over three hours.
From a Farm to the Heart of British Motorcycling: How Coventry University Helped Gavin Hardman Drive Triumph's Future
Some engineering careers start in a lecture hall. Gavin Hardman's started on a farm, with a nine-year-old boy, a spanner, and an engine his dad handed him with a warning: "Take that one apart...
Coventry council explains 3 things behind unexpected £3.2m budget saving - including car parks
The authority said "careful financial management" meant its overall expenditure for 2025/2026 was less than the £296.7m it had originally budgeted for