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• U-turn over plans to close Coventry central police station to public - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 20:42 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  U-turn over plans to close Coventry central police station to public
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  Police look set to keep a front office open in Coventry city centre for the time being after people power forced a rethink. Under recently revealed plans the front counter at Coventry Central Police Station, in Little Park Street, would have been shut ...
  
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• Festive park firm left with £585

  03-02-2015 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A much-criticised festive park designed by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has just £585 to pay off its £875,000 debt, according to financial documents.
  
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• 'Force duties' would be hit by riots

  03-02-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Police no longer has enough officers to cope with non-emergency duties in the event of major riots, the crime commissioner says.
  
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• Coventry City are NOT one of the biggest sleeping giants in the Football ... - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 18:41 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry City are NOT one of the biggest sleeping giants in the Football ...
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  Coventry City are not one of the biggest sleeping giants in the Football League, statistics suggest. The Sky Blues have finished 25th out of the 72 Football League club ranked by past performance and crowd attendance by the Trinity Mirror Data Unit.
  
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• Watch: Archbishop of Canterbury returns to his former home of Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 18:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Watch: Archbishop of Canterbury returns to his former home of Coventry
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  The Archbishop of Canterbury returned to Coventry today – seven years after leaving the city for pastures new. The Most Reverend and Rt Hon Justin Welby spent time visiting two city schools, and gave a lecture to students at Coventry University. The ...
  
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• City music legend Pauline Black delighted to support Pride of Coventry and ... - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 17:42 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  City music legend Pauline Black delighted to support Pride of Coventry and ...
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  Before embarking on a successful musical career, Pauline Black often came across unsung heroes – and is now delighted to be involved with the Pride of Coventry and Warwickshire Awards. After graduating from Coventry's Lanchester Polytechic in the late ...
  
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• Coventry and Warwickshire Weather: February is the month for snow - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 16:31 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry and Warwickshire Weather: February is the month for snow
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  Two 'snowdays' at the start of this month in succession certainly emphasises the cold wintry theme of this week. As we head towards the weekend, high pressure will intensify across our region, killing off the showers, but also opening the door to a ...
  
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• Cyclist hurt in suspected Tile Hill hit-and-run - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 16:15 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Cyclist hurt in suspected Tile Hill hit-and-run
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  A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car in Coventry. Police were called to the junction of Tile Hill Lane and Templar Avenue, Tile Hill, at 1.35pm today. The cyclist, who is in his 20s, had to be taken to hospital after the ...
  
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• Landslip rail line 'shut for weeks'

  03-02-2015 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A railway line, closed by a landslip between Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, is expected to stay shut for "several weeks", Network Rail say.
  
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• Coventry pub gets makeover for new restaurant quarter - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 14:49 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry pub gets makeover for new restaurant quarter
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  A pub in Coventry city centre has unveiled a new look after a year-long makeover. The Squirrel, in Greyfriars Lane, has a new bar, decor and seating, as well as an upgrade to the outdoor area. The makeover was the brainchild of publican John Carey, who ...
  
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• Coventry Storm given an early shot against reigning champions Cradley - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 14:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Storm given an early shot against reigning champions Cradley
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  Coventry Storm have an early engagement with reigning champions Cradley at the start of the 2015 National League season. The City Gearboxes Storm's fixture list was revealed today, and it shows an away match against the Heathens as the opener on ...
  
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• Coventry Sphinx youngsters shine to topple high-flying Lye Town - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 14:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Sphinx youngsters shine to topple high-flying Lye Town
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  With a number of regulars ruled out by injury, Luke Hopkins turned out a side with an average age of 19 and saw them claim maximum points courtesy of two outstanding goals. Skipper Ash Jackson fired them in front in the 34th minute with a rasping free ...
  
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• Nuneaton sign Wheeler from Stoke

  03-02-2015 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nuneaton Town sign young Stoke City's 21-year-old right-back Elliot Wheeler on a three-month youth loan.
  
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• Watch: The Drifters Tribute Revue to perform at Grosvenor Casino in Coventry ... - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 13:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Watch: The Drifters Tribute Revue to perform at Grosvenor Casino in Coventry ...
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  The Drifters Tribute Revue arrive at Grosvenor Casino Coventry as part of their Grosvenor Casinos UK tour later this month. The evening - which is designed to transport you back to the Motown heyday - will take place on 7 February. After winning the ...
  
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• Luke Williams: 5 things to know about Coventry City's deadline day loan signing - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 13:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Luke Williams: 5 things to know about Coventry City's deadline day loan signing
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  Middlesbrough born and bred, Williams came up through his home town club's Academy and was handed his senior debut by former Sky Blues boss Gordon Strachan, going on from the bench at 16 and becoming the youngest player to turn out for the first ...
  Luke Williams signs for Coventry City on loan until the end of the seasonGazette Live
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• Coventry City loan Danny Swanson to SPL side St Johnstone for rest of season - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 12:55 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry City loan Danny Swanson to SPL side St Johnstone for rest of season
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  Danny Swanson secured a late deadline day move to Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone after struggling to make an impact with Coventry City. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder only signed for the Sky Blues on a two-year contract from Peterborough ...
  St Johnstone sign Danny Swanson on loan from Coventry CitySports Mole
  Two in and one out for Sky Blues on deadlineCoventry
  
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• The Archbishop of Canterbury: The Coventry and Warwickshire connection - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 12:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  The Archbishop of Canterbury: The Coventry and Warwickshire connection
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  The Most Rev Justin Welby began his church career as a curate at All Saints Chilvers Coton, Nuneaton. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The Most Rev Justin Welby's career in the church was shaped by his time in Coventry. The head of the Church of ...
  
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• HS2 Bill tackles the nitty-gritty

  03-02-2015 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Warwickshire farmer tells MPs how the proposed HS2 high-speed rail line will impact on his land.
  
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• Coventry RFC forward Sam Pailor signs new deal with club - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 12:31 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry RFC forward Sam Pailor signs new deal with club
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  The 25-year-old forward, who is in his second campaign at Cov, has signed a new one-year deal to remain at the Butts Park Arena. And he says it was one of the easiest decisions he has ever made as he continues to build a career both on and off the field.
  
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• Winning run comes to an end for Coventry - Coventry Observer

  03-02-2015 12:01 via coventryobserver.co.uk
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  Winning run comes to an end for Coventry
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  A RUN of 16 straight wins came to an end for Coventry as they were held to a 28-28 draw away at Richmond in National League One. Results between the two sides have historically between close and on Saturday that proved to be the case again with the ...
  
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• Hero saved stab victim's life after attack at Coventry city centre nightclub - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 10:04 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Hero saved stab victim's life after attack at Coventry city centre nightclub
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  A hero who saved the life of a firefighter who had just been stabbed inside a Coventry nightclub has been given an award. Nathan Soesan, aged 29, had just left a Coventry city centre nightclub when he came across a man lying in the middle of the road.
  
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• Wholesalers and flats plan submitted for former Victorian Coventry pub - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 06:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Wholesalers and flats plan submitted for former Victorian Coventry pub
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  The future of a historic Coventry pub is set to be thrown in to doubt once more after latest plans were submitted to the city council. The owner of the old Black Horse, in Spon End, wants to turn the former Victorian pub into a wholesalers and flats in ...
  
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• Wagamama agrees deal to open at Coventry's Cathedral Lanes - Coventry Telegraph

  03-02-2015 06:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Wagamama agrees deal to open at Coventry's Cathedral Lanes
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  Popular Japanese chain Wagamama is definitely coming to Coventry – after signing a deal to open at Cathedral Lanes. The new owners of the soon-to-be-revamped shopping mall today confirmed the world-famous eatery will be bringing its first restaurant to ...
  Three new restaurants announced for Coventry's Cathedral LanesCoventry Observer
  Three major deals for new complex in Coventrybdail
  
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• Transfer Deadline Day: Coventry City sign Turgott & Williams - BBC News

  03-02-2015 02:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Transfer Deadline Day: Coventry City sign Turgott & Williams
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  Coventry City have signed young midfielder Blair Turgott following his release by West Ham United. Turgott, 20, who has had spells on loan at Bradford City, Colchester United, Rotherham United and Dagenham, has made just one Hammers first team ...
  Transfer Deadline Day: Coventry City sign former West Ham winger Blair Turgott ...Coventry Telegraph
  Coventry move for TurgottTeamtalk.com
  Blair Turgott signs deal
  
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• St Johnstone sign Swanson on loan

  03-02-2015 01:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Johnstone sign Danny Swanson on loan from Coventry City as Gary McDonald is released from his contract.
  
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