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Mary Mumvuri MBE appointed new CEO of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Mary has been Chief Nursing Officer at the Trust since 2022 and acting CEO since August 2025

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'We just wanted safer roads after our Sky Blues-loving son died in a hit-and-run'

Louise and Clint Slater campaigned for a 20mph speed limit on Radford Road

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Pavement parking to be banned in street where bin lorries blocked

The road is reduced to a single lane by parking on both sides so cars that meet are forced into dangerous reversing manoeuvres

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'I just want it back' - mystery of artwork that was stolen in Coventry 30 years ago

Derek White was studying art in the city when his work was pinched from an exhibition

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Drink tsar objects to alcohol licence in area with 'highest need'

A public health official is calling for Solihull Council to refuse a Chelmsley Wood shop's bid to extend its alcohol sales hours, citing the area's highest levels of alcohol treatment need and anti-social behaviour

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Coventry woman diagnosed with same cancer as her brother says she 'needs answers'

Janet Bloomfield believes the illness is linked to the job her father had in Coventry

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Change approved at Coventry McDonalds that everyone will notice

Plans were submitted to Coventry City Council

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Hay fever season in the UK lengthens as climate patterns shift

Millions of people across the UK are facing longer and more intense hay fever seasons, with new research suggesting symptoms can now last up to two weeks longer

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Friendly Warwickshire group donate to the Stroke Association

Friendship group Heart of England Oddfellows raised the cash over the past 12 months.

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Respected long-serving county councillor steps down as party group leader

Coun Jerry Roodhouse has announced that he is standing down as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at the council, with Coun Sarah Boad elected to succeed him

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Arson probe after van set on fire in Coventry

It happened on Wyken Grange Road

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Hundreds of Coventrians sought debt help last year - with figure predicted to rise

Government figures have revealed that 827 people in debt in Coventry entered into the Breathing Space scheme in 2025

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Moment fight breaks out near Coventry Transport Museum

Police said a man sustained facial injuries in the incident on Wednesday

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Police hunt bogus car buyer as stolen VW used in crimes across Coventry

Police said the VW has been linked to criminal activity across Coventry and Warwickshire

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Two injured in two-car crash on the A45 in Coventry

It happened yesterday afternoon (April 23)

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EQUESTRIAN - Rider from Binley Woods overcomes heartbreak to qualify for Horse of the Year Show

Helen Forster, from Binley Woods, and her horse HS Queen Bea won their class at the Search for a Star qualifier at the Wiltshire Horse Show.

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Coventry City Council confirm open top bus parade road closures

We Are Back: Live will see the city turn Sky Blue as we all celebration the Coventry City's achievements this season

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Coventry set to enjoy weekend of sunshine as Spring arrives in the region

We can expect nippy starts to the day but it will soon heat up

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Business leaders vow to capitalise on benefits of Coventry's return to Premier League

Coventry City’s promotion back to the Premier League was the hot topic at the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s Coventry Local Business Forum

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New parking rules for 42 streets in Coventry agreed by council

The restrictions are expected to come into force in the next two months at a cost of £37,000 funded by a local improvement plan