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West Midlands declared 'in drought' and people urged to 'consider their water use' amidst heatwave and hosepipe bans in parts of the country
The National Drought Group (NDG) made the announcement today as dry weather continued to impact water resources across England.
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BBC University Challenge host Amol Rajan hails Warwick team 'eternal inspiration'
Team Warwick faced off against Sheffield yesterday (July 14) - spoilers below
Dangerous driving arrest after chase through Coventry
He was eventually detained on Tile Hill Lane
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Football hooligan facing jail for kicking boy in the face before FA Cup tie
He attacked his victim and left him nasty injuries having travelled to the West Midlands from Kent
FOOTBALL - Coventry City youngster Harvey Broad joins National League South side on loan
Broad will spend the season with the Daggers who suffered relegation from the National League last term.
Katie Hopkins event cancelled in Rugby over 'safety concerns'
She was due to perform at Rugby's Benn Hall on Saturday (19 July)
Scorching temperatures to return to Coventry after day of dismal rain
Temperatures as high as 27 degrees are expected later in the week
Environment Agency declares drought status for Coventry and Warwickshire
It came into force today
Ambulance update after firefighters rescue man from Coventry canal
The incident happened on Friday evening
MOTORSPORT - Late penalty costs Coventry's Blake Angliss podium place in British GT Championship
The Coventry driver partnered up with Steven Lake for a pair of one-hour sprint races in the GT4 class racing for Mahiki Racing.
Smoke billows as large blaze breaks out in Coventry
It happened on Capmartin Road in Radford yesterday (July 14)
Reform UK name new leader who will bid head Warwickshire County Council
George Finch has been elected as the permanent leader of the council for the Reform UK party
Big Coventry Railway Station disruption due to 'trespassers' on the line
National Rail has issued a warning
Six new UK Wetherspoons branches confirmed including Kenilworth location opening in two weeks
JD Wetherspoon has announced it will be opening six new pubs in 2025, which will take its total number of pubs and hotels in the UK to 857
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Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's brilliant Parenting Hell shout out for Coventry business
Every week they pick an independent business to promote on their popular podcast
Police make shocking discovery as they swoop on wanted man in Coventry
He had been on the run for nearly three years before he was arrested on Saturday
ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze sign Ukrainian forward Artem Buzoverya
The 25-year-old centreman joins Blaze from Bentley University (NCAA) where he recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 32 games last term.
Hunt for Coventry man continues but police issue warning if you see him
They say they need to speak to him following reported assaults in Warwickshire
More than 20 arrested in Coventry knife and drugs sting
It also aimed to tackle serious youth violence and gangs