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Warwickshire early years education to get multi-million pound boost
Warwickshire County Council has agreed an £8.2 three-year programme to replace or refurbish 14 ageing nursery buildings located on school sites.
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Police found 'lethal' gun hidden in a shoe in Coventry man's home
Sami Sharif was jailed for more than five years after a chance encounter with police officers led to the recovery of a handgun hidden in his home
Thousands of Coventry people living in poverty who can't afford beds or sofas
A roundtable discussion was held this week to discuss the 'national crisis' of furniture poverty, which is thought to affect 33,000 people in Coventry
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Man who lied about job in Coventry to land top role in NHS jailed
Amran Hussain defrauded the NHS out of almost £170,000
Pair arrested following reports of man being threatened with machete
Police responded to the report in Northfield Road yesterday (Thursday July 23)
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best VW Transporter Wheels
If you drive a VW Transporter, you already know it's more than just a van — it's a workhorse, a family hauler, or a weekend campervan, often all in one.
New names proposed for two parts of Coventry as residents to be asked for views
A petition of over 1,000 signatures argues that two of the city's ward names don't reflect the history, landscape or neighbourhoods of the areas they cover
ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze sign Great Britian international Brett Perlini
The 36-year-old has spent the past two seasons with Cardiff Devils and helped the Welsh side lift the Continental Cup in 2024/25.
Local artist thanks The Myton Hospices with butterfly mural
That's how local artist Tim Robottom decided to show his gratitude to The Myton Hospices for caring for his late grandmother.
My son was kicked out of nursery before he turned two - this is what I want the world to know
After her son was heartbreakingly excluded from nursery, Coventry mum Tapiwa Mbofana faced a challenging five-year battle to secure his ADHD diagnosis. Now, she is sharing their inspiring journey of resilience in a new book to support other families navigating neurodiversity.
Warwickshire private car sellers warned to be alert to fraudsters
Warwickshire Trading Standards say reports suggest fraudsters are approaching sellers in groups of three or more.
Two new sports spaces set to open in Coventry neighbourhoods
PlayZones will soon be opening at Longford Park and Jardine Crescent in Tile Hill
Burnham to Chair First Cabinet Meeting at New Manchester Government Hub - NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting at No 10 North, the new Manchester outpost of Downing Street, today, as part of a wider push to shift...
Sports Fest returns to Coventry with free activities and workshops
It will be held on Broadgate in August
Inside huge lockup beneath famous Coventry bridge available for less than £300 a month
It is spread across two units and has a connection with Coventry's 2-Tone music scene
FOOTBALL - Coventry City unveil 2026/27 away shirt ahead of Premier League return
The Sky Blues will wear an off-white away shirt with navy and hot coral trim.
Burnham halts prisoner early release scheme - NATIONAL NEWS
Andy Burnham has ordered a halt to the early release of prisoners in England and Wales after weeks of pressure from opposition MPs, victims' families...
Gunman jailed after weapon found in shoe
Sami Sharif, 33, was found guilty at Coventry Crown Court of possession of a firearm, and was jailed for five years and six months
Coventry Market hit by City Centre South demolition work as 11 traders pack up
In all, there are 17 fewer stalls at the market but the council says it is offering support and the historic round building is to form a new centrepiece in the completed scheme
Inside Coventry's most violent streets with more than 6,000 crimes reported so far this year
One area stood out as the suburb with the highest amount of violent crimes outside the city centre - with many incidents on one street