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• Police release CCTV of Ball Hill bank robbers - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 20:47 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police release CCTV of Ball Hill bank robbers
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  CCTV images of a gang who tried to rob a bank in Coventry have been released by police. Four men went to the branch of NatWest in Walsgrave Road, Stoke, just before 5pm on Tuesday wearing boiler suits and carrying paint tins and rollers. They wore ...
  
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• First-time dig at Shakespeare's home

  22-01-2015 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £5.25m project to excavate Shakespeare's living quarters for the first time begins.
  
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• Woman arrested over missing teenager

  22-01-2015 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman from Warwickshire is arrested after a 14-year-old boy in foster care went missing in East Sussex.
  
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• Confirmed: Coventry City sign Preston North End keeper Jamie Jones on ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 18:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Confirmed: Coventry City sign Preston North End keeper Jamie Jones on ...
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  Coventry City have agreed to sign Preston North End goalkeeper Jamie Jones on a one-month emergency loan deal. The Sky Blues have snapped up the former Leyton Orient stopper on an initial 31-day move, which can be extended up to a period of ...
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• New Post Office Local to launch in Willenhall - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 16:22 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  New Post Office Local to launch in Willenhall
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  The Willenhall area of Coventry is to get a revamped post office - with extra services. The Post Office Local service will be launched on Thursday February 12 at 1pm at Willenhall Post Office in St James Lane. The improved Post Office service will be ...
  
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• Look:Davenport Lodge School in Coventry is to axe classes for older children - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 16:07 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Look:Davenport Lodge School in Coventry is to axe classes for older children
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  Classes for older children at a Coventry private school are to be axed because of falling numbers. Davenport Lodge School will end provision for five and six-year-olds in year one, six and seven-year-olds in year two and seven and eight-year-olds in ...
  
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• Look: Peek around the most expensive house for sale in Coventry this January - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 15:52 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Look: Peek around the most expensive house for sale in Coventry this January
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  Situated on the outskirts of Bedworth and Coventry, the property in question is a Shilton-based house surrounded by idyllic fields and countryside. It boasts fields, an orchard, a yard and a stable block with 12 stables and a tack room. Set in ...
  
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• Coventry and Warwickshire Champions hear from boss of Manufacturing ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 15:17 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry and Warwickshire Champions hear from boss of Manufacturing ...
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  More than 140 business leaders from across Coventry and Warwickshire gathered for the latest Champions' meeting this week. The event was held on Wednesday at Warwick Castle in a bid to help promote and raise the profile of the region. The event ...
  
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• Coventry Gateway plans: Decision due by February 5 - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 13:22 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Gateway plans: Decision due by February 5
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  A long-awaited decision the Coventry Gateway scheme is expected to be made in thenext fortnight. A letter from Brandon Lewis MP, minister for Housing and Planning, to Coventry MP Geoffrey Robinson confirmed a decision on the future of the project would ...
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• 'To date Coventry has several 'extremist recruits' to its credit and they are ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 13:12 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  'To date Coventry has several 'extremist recruits' to its credit and they are ...
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  Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's recent visit to Coventry gives an interesting insight into the minds of our political masters. Standing on the very staircase where in 1987 Margaret Thatcher stood and addressed the party faithful, Mr Fallon stated ...
  'Hell freezes over' before council sells Ricoh to Sky BluesCoventry Observer
  
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• Coventry Magistrates Court: Stealing goods from Primark and meat and wine ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Magistrates Court: Stealing goods from Primark and meat and wine ...
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  Constantin Ciocea, 52, of no fixed address, admitted stealing meat and wine worth £6.38 from Lidl. Six-month conditional discharge, victim surcharge £15. Stefania Dobrea, 25, of Stoney Stanton Road, Foleshill, admitted stealing goods worth £202.50 from ...
  
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• Woman jailed for sending threatening Facebook messages to attack victim - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Woman jailed for sending threatening Facebook messages to attack victim
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  Lonsdale, 27, of Riley Square, Bell Green, Coventry admitted sending a series of Facebook messages - some threatening and some pleading - to the victim who had been attacked by her boyfriend. Prosecutor Graeme Simpson told the crown court in ...
  
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• Former Coventry City midfielder Gael Bigirimana would welcome loan move ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Former Coventry City midfielder Gael Bigirimana would welcome loan move ...
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  Former Coventry City youngster Gael Bigirimana admits he is looking for a loan move away from Newcastle United after failing to make a senior first-team appearance since August 2013. The 21-year-old, who left the Sky Blues in July 2012 after a ...
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• Coventry City FC legal battle: Reasons behind Sisu's latest legal setback revealed - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City FC legal battle: Reasons behind Sisu's latest legal setback revealed
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  The Telegraph can reveal the reasons behind the latest setback in Sisu's ongoing legal battle with Coventry City Council. This week the Court of Appeal turned down an application by the owners of Coventry City to appeal against a judgment by Mr Justice ...
  
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• Anthony Jones and Dean Mathers give Phoenix back-to-back wins - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Anthony Jones and Dean Mathers give Phoenix back-to-back wins
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  Coventry Jaguar Reserves powered to an 8-0 win against Old Crown United, Phil Patrick (3) and Marcus Jones (2) leading the way. Lewis Noble (3) and Danny Fraser (2) also proved a highly-effective partnership for Gatehouse Tavern but it was all to no ...
  
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• Khalsa back in action with a crucial victory over West Bridgford - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 12:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Khalsa back in action with a crucial victory over West Bridgford
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  Having shaken off the Christmas holiday rust with a friendly win against Coventry & North Warwickshire, Warwick suffered their first defeat in seven starts with a 5-1 Midlands Two reverse at Loughborough Town. Warwick rattled the leaders with an early ...
  
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• Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Temperatures up and down but getting milder - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 11:58 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Temperatures up and down but getting milder
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  It will be rather cold again today, with maximum temperatures around 3°C in a light east to north-easterly breeze; the average temperature for the 22nd January in Coventry over the past 30 years is 6.3°C. A cold frosty night will follow with clear ...
  
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• Delayed Coventry airport verdict due next month - Coventry Observer

  22-01-2015 11:49 via coventryobserver.co.uk
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  Delayed Coventry airport verdict due next month
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  A DELAYED decision on plans for "up to 10,000 jobs" on Greenbelt land around Coventry Airport is not expected until next month. Government ministers have stayed tightlipped on the precise reasons for ongoing delays to the Coventry and Warwickshire ...
  
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• We don't need this fascist groove thing - Coventry Observer

  22-01-2015 11:34 via coventryobserver.co.uk
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  We don't need this fascist groove thing
  Coventry Observer
  PLANS for far-right wing music festival in the heart of Coventry were halted by protestors at the weekend. The 'Unstoppable Hate Music Festival' was set to play the Bishopsgate Club on Foleshill Road, but pressure from Coventrians, Coventry Unite ...
  
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• Coventry teacher who had sex with girl, 15, faces jail - Coventry Observer

  22-01-2015 11:34 via coventryobserver.co.uk
  Coventry teacher who had sex with girl, 15, faces jail
  Coventry Observer
  Warwick Crown Court has heard that Lee Smith had got posts at one school in Coventry and two in Nuneaton by making false representations about his qualifications. And while teaching at one of the schools Smith (38) of Acacia Crescent, Bedworth, had sex ...
  
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• Gillingham's Cody McDonald scored against his former club Coventry City and ... - Kent Online

  22-01-2015 11:15 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Gillingham's Cody McDonald scored against his former club Coventry City and ...
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  The Gills striker took his goal-tally for the season to 12 after scoring a penalty against his former club. That goal put Gillingham 2-1 ahead, having trailed 1-0, in a game they eventually won 3-1. “The lads showed great character towards the end ...
  
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• Five things to do in Coventry and Warwickshire this Thursday night - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 11:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Five things to do in Coventry and Warwickshire this Thursday night
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  They combined Big Band swing with charisma, panache and swagger - and now the Rat Pack are heading to Coventry! Tickets: £19.75 - £27.50, Concessions: £2 off. Running time: 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minutes interval. SEE: THE PIED ...
  
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• Braehead Clan 1 Coventry Blaze 3: Blaze pull off penalty shot shock to reach ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 11:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Braehead Clan 1 Coventry Blaze 3: Blaze pull off penalty shot shock to reach ...
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  Genting Casino Coventry Blaze pulled off a major surprise by over-turning Braehead Clan on home ice to get to the Challenge Cup semi-final yesterday. Ben Arnt scored the final penalty shot to hand Blaze the spot against Cardiff Devils in a thriller ...
  Jim Jorgensen signing a big boost for Coventry BlazeCoventry Observer
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• New B&M store opens its doors for the first time in Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 10:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  New B&M store opens its doors for the first time in Coventry
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  A queue of shoppers couldn't wait to start shopping in Coventry's newest bargain retail superstore. Bargain retailer B&M opened its newest store today on the site of the former Homebase in Ansty Road, Walsgrave. The bargain retailer, which sells all ...
  
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• Lee Burge likely to return in goal for Coventry City this weekend - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 06:49 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Lee Burge likely to return in goal for Coventry City this weekend
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  Lee Burge looks increasingly likely to get the nod to return in goal this weekend as Coventry City continue their search for a more experienced goalkeeper. City have been in talks with a Championship club to bring in a highly-rated understudy who is ...
  
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• Post office boss who organised a £120000 inside job robbery tries to get his ... - Coventry Telegraph

  22-01-2015 06:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Post office boss who organised a £120000 inside job robbery tries to get his ...
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  A Coventry post office boss who staged an 'inside job' raid, in which £120,000 was stolen to pay off a gambling debt, has failed in a bid to clear his name. Rajinder Ghatora, 44, was also told by Appeal Court judges that he deserved every day of his ...
  
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• Record breaking Coventry defeat Blaydon - Coventry Observer

  22-01-2015 01:13 via coventryobserver.co.uk
  Record breaking Coventry defeat Blaydon
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  COVENTRY recorded only their second ever win over Blaydon to make it 14 wins on the trot in National League One. Scott Morgan's side picked another five league points in their push for promotion thanks to a 34-15 win at the Butts Park Arena on Saturday.
  
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