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The Coventry Observer

West Midlands Ambulance Service sees nine per cent rise in 999 calls over new year

There were 124 more calls on New Year's Day, compared to last year.

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Greggs pod plan at Coventry petrol station halted over 'vermin and crime' fears

The company wanted to build a small site near an existing Coventry petrol station

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Cars targeted while defrosting on frosty mornings in Coventry

Temperatures across Coventry and Warwickshire have plummeted to 1C

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The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard admits Coventry City are 'not as clinical' as they were at beginning of campaign after Charlton draw

The Sky Blues started the New Year with a 1-1 draw at the Valley as Ellis Simms saw his early strike cancelled out by Joe Rankin-Costello.

The Coventry Observer

Awards celebrate 'incredible' Coventry care-leavers

More than 250 young people attended the annual event at FarGo Village, alongside carers, social workers and support staff

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Moment thieves raid Coventry car as vehicles targeted in three areas

Police were called to reports of suspicious activity on Belgrave Road

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Locals, posties, OAPs and uni students 'risk their safety' on 'dangerous stretch' of Coventry road

It has led to calls being made for a change

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Miss Coventry says representing city at national competition is a 'dream come true'

Sharan Sahota competed at Miss England and was able to highlight causes both she and the wider city hold dear

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The big change to Coventry's emergency department after locals' complaints

They said they wanted the area to be improved

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West Midlands Police chief names three top priorities for 2026

The Police and Crime Commissioner has set out his top priorities to tackle in 2026

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry City held away at Charlton Athletic in first game of New Year

An early goal from Ellis Simms put the visitors ahead only for Joe Rankin-Costello to draw the home side level at the Valley.

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'Disorder' outside Coventry pub as police release images of trio they need to find

They say they need to speak to the two men and a woman

The Coventry Observer

From fencing to Fonda - Vintage inspiration for your New Year fitness regime

A more in depth look into how different eras approached exercise may help inspire that illusive New Year fitness regime.

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Meet the adorable baby who made New Year's Day extra special in Coventry

It proved to be the perfect start to 2026

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The five Coventry streets hit by burglars and car thieves

Investigations into the incidents are ongoing

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Axes among shocking list of 1,400 items seized in police 'stop searches' across Coventry and West Midlands

It also included extendable batons and imitation firearms

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Reason why police have closed a main road in Coventry as buses are diverted

Officers are on the scene in Longfellow Road

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Coventry police single out 'our priority' as locals told 'watch out'

There will be operations running across the north east of the city

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Met Office snow map shows exactly when hail and wintry showers will hit Coventry

It comes as 12 hour yellow alert is set to come into force

The Coventry Observer

Proud members of Rugby weight-loss group celebrate contribution to massive charity donation

Slimming World members from the town helped the organisation to reach a significant milestone in its charity partnership with Cancer Research UK