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JLR's 4,000 redundancies: Government urged to act as supply chain sounds alarm
Industry leaders and politicians are calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect jobs and the UK automotive supply chain after JLR confirmed it is cutting 4,000 roles worldwide.
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BTCC - Coventry's Tom Ingram drops to third in drivers' standings despite Croft podium
The Coventry driver finished third in race one to move into double figures for podiums in the 2026 BTCC season.
M6 drink-driver fined £1,065 after claiming he didn't realise he was over limit
Beaven Gundu was found to be over the legal alcohol limit as he drove along the M6 near to J10 on the evening of Wednesday, July 29, and was banned from driving for 12 months
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Coventry radio legend and sports announcer stepping away from role with 'heavy heart'
He's been on the mic at matches for nearly a quarter of a century
Coventry has second highest rough sleeping rate in West Midlands, new figures reveal
The West Midlands State of the Region 2026 report shows Coventry's homelessness rate is well above the regional average, as rough sleeping across the West Midlands rose by 31 per cent in the past year
Police statement after 'suspicious package' sparks evacuation in Coventry
Emergency services were called after suspicions were raised
RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby suffer heavy defeat against Ospreys in final pre-season outing
Coventry scored both of their tries in the first half and only trailed Ospreys by nine points at the break at the Nick Newbold Stadium.
Outdoor spaces helping West Midlands families process grief
“A recent event in my private life has showed just how important it is to have access to outdoor spaces."
How Coventry is helping rescue efforts in Nepal as local couple still missing
More than 5,000 people are missing after powerful floodwaters swept through a Himalayan valley in Nepal, wiping out entire settlements – and a Coventry-based charity is on the ground delivering food, water and shelter to survivors
Man avoids jail after jealousy attack left victim with brain bleed
Taylor Phillips attacked Nathan Timms on High Street in Shipston-on-Stour after becoming jealous over flirtatious messages between his partner and the victim
University evacuated after 'suspicious package' discovered
There was a large emergency services presence at the University of Warwick campus
Illegal e-bikes seized in swoop on Coventry city centre as police issue warning
An immigration arrest was also made
FOOTBALL - Aurele Amenda hopes Coventry City performance at Manchester City is 'the start of something big'
The summer signing has played in all three of Coventry's Premier League games this season.
Drunk driver who left pedestrian with life-long injuries is jailed
A drunk driver who left a man badly injured when he veered onto the wrong side of the road and crashed into him as he crossed a main road in Coventry has been jailed for four years.
Coventry man charged with attempted murder after Far Gosford Street stabbing
He is the third person to be charged in connection with the attack which left a teen seriously hurt
Warwickshire man jailed over 'torrent' of racist and homophobic abuse on social media
Thomas Webster, 29, of Lapworth, Warwickshire, used Substack and social media platform X to post antisemitic, homophobic and racist "vitriol" – including threats of violence – over a period of almost a year between September 2024 and 2025
Aston Villa training ground quarry approved despite local objections near The Belfry
A new sand and gravel quarry near The Belfry and Aston Villa's training ground in Lea Marston has been approved by Warwickshire County Council despite local objections
Every road closure and temporary parking change in Coventry this week
Heads up for those heading out across the city
Billionaire Tycoon Leaves UK Amid Tax Rise Speculation - NATIONAL NEWS
Christopher Rokos, the hedge fund manager and one of Britain's biggest individual taxpayers, has moved his tax residency from the UK to Greece...
Coventry highways chiefs confirm huge bill for pothole compensation it has to pay out every year
Highways bosses say they are getting to grips with the city's dodgy roads and only a few dozen potholes are currently still left to fix