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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

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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

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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.

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Katie Hopkins event cancelled in Rugby over 'safety concerns'

She was due to perform at Rugby's Benn Hall on Saturday (19 July)

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Scorching temperatures to return to Coventry after day of dismal rain

Temperatures as high as 27 degrees are expected later in the week

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Environment Agency declares drought status for Coventry and Warwickshire

It came into force today

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Ambulance update after firefighters rescue man from Coventry canal

The incident happened on Friday evening

The Coventry Observer

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.

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Smoke billows as large blaze breaks out in Coventry

It happened on Capmartin Road in Radford yesterday (July 14)

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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

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Big Coventry Railway Station disruption due to 'trespassers' on the line

National Rail has issued a warning

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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

The Coventry Observer

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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

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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

The Coventry Observer

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.

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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

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More than 20 arrested in Coventry knife and drugs sting

It also aimed to tackle serious youth violence and gangs