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FOOTBALL - Coventry City goalkeeper Carl Rushworth wins Championship Golden Glove award

Rushworth recorded his 17th shutout of the season on the final day of the 2025/26 campaign as Coventry romped to a 4-0 victory at Watford.

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Coventry and Nuneaton Beefeaters on closure 'at risk' list

Premier Inn's parent company, said the proposals come as it needs to save money

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Police statement on 'day to remember' Coventry City promotion parade

There was a huge police presence around the city

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Time running out to apply for new grants for arts and creative activities

Coventry City Council has launched Made In Cov, a new grants programme offering grants of £2,000 to £5,000 to supports arts and creative activity that benefits Coventry residents

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Airlines Slash 13,000 Flights As Fuel Crisis Threatens Half-Term Getaways - NATIONAL NEWS

Airlines have scrapped around 13,000 flights scheduled for May, raising fears of widespread disruption just weeks before the half-term getaway rush.

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'On top of the world' - more of your brilliant Coventry FC promotion parade pictures

They show celebrations from Beake Avenue to the top of mountain in Scotland!

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: Polling station opening times and locations

Heading to the polls tomorrow? Check out our guide on where to go

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Coventry Labour leader says 'we can't stop the boats' in plea to vote on local issues

George Duggins says Labour would continue to take the city forward with its priorities of the economy, regeneration, jobs and green commitments

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: Why all 54 seats are up for grabs in city’s biggest vote in decades

All 54 seats on Coventry City Council are up for election on 7 May 2026 – the most significant local vote the city has seen since 2004 – following a major review of ward boundaries by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.

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The latest suspects added to West Midlands Police wanted gallery as public urged to help

West Midlands Police have added new suspects to their most wanted gallery, with alleged offences including assault, intimidation and disorder.

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Local trainer Dan Skelton eyes historic horse racing record after Trainers' Championship win

Warwickshire-based trainer Dan Skelton won the British Jump Trainers' Championship after a record-breaking 2025/26 campaign, and he’s already set himself even higher targets next season

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LOOK: We are back! City fans line the streets to party with Sky Blue heroes

A sea of sky blue greeted Coventry City’s Championship-winning heroes as the city came together to celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League on Bank Holiday Monday (May 4)

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The calm after the storm - pictures show beautiful War Memorial Park 24 hours after promotion party

It's been a busy weekend at one of Coventry most popular green spaces

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The Enemy's incredible message to fans after Sky Blues party that was 'beyond words'

50,000 elated fans sung along to We'll Live and Die in These Towns

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How Laurel Park’s 2026 Move Is Changing Preakness Stakes Betting

The 2026 Preakness Stakes marks a significant shift in one of horse racing’s most established traditions.

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Britain urged to act as Hedgehog Awareness Week launches nationwide

A nationwide call to action has been issued to help one of Britain’s most cherished yet increasingly threatened animals, as Hedgehog Awareness Week gets...

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FOOTBALL - Coventry United clinch promotion with dramatic extra-time victory against Atherstone Town

With neither side able to break the deadlock in regulation time, Dunn struck twice in the extra period to seal promotion for the Red and Greens at Butts Park Arena.

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Call for more hustings ahead of critical Coventry local elections

Organisers say people in all areas of Coventry should hold similar events to hear what their local candidates are planning to do if elected

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Watch: Every single moment of the most incredible day in Coventry’s history

It was a day the city will never forget

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Incredible drone images show birds' eye view of Coventry City celebrations

Police teams were monitoring the celebrations from the skies - and captured the scenes in all of their Sky Blue glory