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Warwickshire to help trial new national school profiles service

It has been chosen by the Department for Education to help test and shape the platform before it is rolled out more widely across England.

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New photos show City Centre South progress —and the impact on market traders

Demolition is done and construction has begun on Coventry’s City Centre South project. We've taken a look at the scenes around the historic market and traders are coping with the major disruption

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COMPETITION - Train loving youngsters sought to be Hornby Trains' 'Mini Conductor'

One lucky child will get the opportunity to star in a Hornby video advert. Four runners-up recieving a Hornby Playtrains prize bundle worth £100.

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Londis set to open at former Coventry Sainsbury's petrol station site

It will be built on Austin Drive

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Coventry General Election poll: Labour would win all three seats as Reform UK vote surges

The poll also shows how Coventry would vote if people cast their ballots tactically

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School bids fond farewell to popular teaching assistant

Rita Chitty, who joined Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in 1996, has retired after three decades at the school on Brays Lane

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Jaguar Land Rover confirms up to 300 job cuts across Coventry, Solihull and Wolverhampton

The company said the JLR restructure is part of its ongoing 'transformation' including a focus on next generation and electric vehicles

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BASKETBALL - Coventry athletes win gold and silver for England at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Moore won gold as part of England's 3x3 wheelchair basketball women's squad following an 18-10 victory against hosts Scotland in the gold medal match.

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Police update on unexplained death of loved Coventry dad found in flat

He was found at his home in Barkers Butts Lane

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A history of Coventry hospital in pictures as staff celebrate major anniversary today

Today marks 20 years since the opening of University Hospital Coventry

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City in talks to re-sign former midfielder Gustavo Hamer

According to Sky Sports News, Coventry are in talks with the Blades with the Sky Blues keen to bring Hamer back to the club.

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'I was in prison last year - now I've launched Gym Junky, Coventry's new fitness hub'

Chef Edward Durnion is launching Gym Junky, a first-of-its-kind food and fitness hub in Earlsdon, Coventry

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French Police Admit They're Told Not to Stop Channel Migrant Boats, Says Shadow Home Secretary - NATIONAL NEWS

French police officers have confirmed they are under orders not to physically stop migrants launching boats for Britain, according to shadow home secretary...

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FOOTBALL - Mark Hateley hopes Coventry City will reward loyalty of supporters with investment in transfer window

Coventry have so far signed defender Aurele Amenda, midfielder Frank Onyeka and winger Loum Tchaouna following promotion to the Premier League.

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Met Office on when 'much-needed' rain will fall in Coventry

It comes after the West Midlands was officially declared in drought

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Fire crews called out to arson attacks at Coventry park TEN times this week

Foleshill Fire Station say not only is it dangerous, it is also a drain on their precious resources

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Coventry woman banned from keeping pets after dog starves to death

Labrador-cross Milo was left unattended and died of starvation

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Hunt for masked man behind more than 50 'shocking' violent attacks on lone women and OAPs

In some cases the victims have been strangled

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Coventry killers jailed: Murderers serving longest sentences who won't be free until 2050

These murderers received some of the longest sentences we've covered since 2021, and won't be eligible for release until at least 2050

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West Midlands Police adds 309 officers in 49% surge - but chief slams 'unfair' funding

West Midlands Police has recorded a major increase in officer numbers on the beat, outstripping every force outside London, as the Police and Crime Commissioner calls for fairer funding