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• Coach fire closes M40 motorway

  07-07-2015 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of the M40 in Warwickshire closes after a coach catches fire.
  
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• Watch: Coventry's David Moorcroft break the world 5000 metre record on this ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 18:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Watch: Coventry's David Moorcroft break the world 5000 metre record on this ...
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  He smashed the previous record of 12:06:20 held by Henry Rono after finishing in a time of 13:00.41 at the Bislett Games held in Oslo. The record was broken by Said Aouita in July 1985 but the time stood as a British record until 2010 when Mo Farah ...
  
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• Former Coventry City loan defender Matthew Pennington signs new three-year ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 18:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Former Coventry City loan defender Matthew Pennington signs new three-year ...
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  The 20-year-old impressed in his 25 appearances for the Sky Blues last season after joining in November and was rewarded with the club's Young Player of the Year award. The centre-half, who was originally signed by former City boss Steven Pressley, ...and more »
  
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• Coventry Bears 4 North Wales Crusaders 50: Bears put to the sword by clinical ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 18:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Bears 4 North Wales Crusaders 50: Bears put to the sword by clinical ...
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  Coventry Bears were made to pay for a weak first-half performance against the clinical Crusaders. North Wales took the lead early on when Gary Middlehurst popped a short ball out to Jono Smith to score down the left. Middlehurst then had a try ...
  
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• Former Coventry man completes epic 10-hour walking challenge wearing heavy ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 18:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Former Coventry man completes epic 10-hour walking challenge wearing heavy ...
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  A former Coventry man risked heat stroke in an epic challenge - walking for ten hours in a heavy diving suit in searing heat. Conservationist Steve Entwistle, who grew up in Courthouse Green , completed his challenge in South Africa wearing traditional ...
  
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• Coventry City digest: Wigan Athletic boosted by Sky Blues old boy curse and ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 17:55 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry City digest: Wigan Athletic boosted by Sky Blues old boy curse and ...
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  Wigan Athletic signed former Sky Blues winger Sanmi Odelui on a three-year deal last night. The midfielder made 14 appearances, finishing with three goals to his name after joining in January but he was a rather inconsistent. As someone pointed out on ...
  
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• 10 castles and ruins in Coventry and Warwickshire to drive to this summer - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 17:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  10 castles and ruins in Coventry and Warwickshire to drive to this summer
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  There is plenty to get up to in Coventry and Warwickshire this summer, with great medieval ruins and historic sites within driving distance for city residents. Whether you want a slice of history, or to engage with the local surroundings and come to ...
  
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• The Dog Rescuers to feature emaciated Coventry puppies in need of a home - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 16:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  The Dog Rescuers to feature emaciated Coventry puppies in need of a home
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  The Dog Rescuers, which is presented by Jonathan Creek and QI star Alan Davies, will feature on the trials and tribulations of Birmingham RSPCA workers, including Herchy Boal. Filmed in the city during September 2014, the episode will air next week on ...
  
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• CCTV: Police want to track down three people after Coventry McDonald's staff ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 15:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  CCTV: Police want to track down three people after Coventry McDonald's staff ...
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  Police have released CCTV footage of three people they want to speak to after staff at a McDonald's were verbally abused and a toilet damaged. The incident happened at the fast food restaurant off Hinckley Road, in Walsgrave, on Tuesday, June 9, at ...
  
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• Famous ice cream chain ready to open restaurant in Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 14:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Famous ice cream chain ready to open restaurant in Coventry
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  Creams Cafe will be opening in the city centre next week - creating more than 15 new jobs. The new restaurant in Swanswell Street will have seating for more than 100 customers, selling over 40 varieties of hand-made gelato, fresh made waffles and ...and more »
  
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• Sullivan spotted Spieth potential

  07-07-2015 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Andy Sullivan first saw Jordan Spieth's potential when they met as amateurs in the 2011 Walker Cup.
  
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• Outdoor cinema event to be held in Coventry later this summer - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 14:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Outdoor cinema event to be held in Coventry later this summer
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  An exciting new venture will see you finally able to enjoy your favourite Hollywood blockbusters under the stars this summer. Pass the Popcorn, a business venture started by Coventry native Abdul Khan, will be held in the city this August. The aim of ...and more »
  
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• Man dies in four-vehicle crash on M6

  07-07-2015 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man dies after four vehicles crash on the M6, with one lorry spilling bricks across the carriageway.
  
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• 'What an eyesore!' and other reactions as council spends £500000 repairing ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 13:59 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  'What an eyesore!' and other reactions as council spends £500000 repairing ...
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  It has been revealed that the cost to taxpayers will be almost £500,000 as Coventry City Council attempts to repair it before closure. The Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre , in Fairfax Street, will remain open while a replacement is built and it is ...and more »
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and Coventry City target Grant Ward training with ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 13:37 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and Coventry City target Grant Ward training with ...
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  Coventry City's chances of re-signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder appear slim after he confirmed he is training with Championship outfit Rotherham. Ward earned rave reviews during his short spell with the Sky Blues as he helped keep Tony Mowbray's ...and more »
  
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• 'Godiva Festival should remain free for Coventry people!' and other reactions ... - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 13:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  'Godiva Festival should remain free for Coventry people!' and other reactions ...
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  Yesterday, we asked you whether you'd be willing to stump up a couple of quid to save the city's Godiva Festival. The three-day music bash - which was held in War Memorial Park this weekend and managed to attract a whopping record-attendance of ...
  City Council set to give backing for Coventry to become UK City of Culture 2021ITV News
  Record crowds at Godi
  
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• Kent 48 Coventry Storm 41: Dan's the star but Storm still miss out - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 13:24 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Kent 48 Coventry Storm 41: Dan's the star but Storm still miss out
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  Another virtuoso show from Coventry Storm No.1 Dan Greenwood was not quite enough to see his side increase their National League points total at Kent last night. Greenwood, who has made massive strides into an out-and-out No.1 this season, piled up ...
  Kent Kings beat Coventry Storm 48-41 in National League speedway meeting at ...Kent Onlineall 2 news articles »
  
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• M6 traffic: Man dies after rush-hour lorry crash - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 12:36 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  M6 traffic: Man dies after rush-hour lorry crash
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  A collision involving two lorries on the M6 this morning has left one man dead and another needing hospital treatment. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway of the M6 between J4A M42 and J4 M42 / A446 (Coleshill) ...and more »
  
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• MP says West Midlands council must be called 'Greater Birmingham' - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 12:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  MP says West Midlands council must be called 'Greater Birmingham'
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  A Birmingham MP says the new West Midlands Combined Authority which Coventry is joining must be called Greater Birmingham. Plans for the region-wide authority were launched in Coventry yesterday as the leaders of Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and ...
  Birmingham, Black Country, Solihull and Coventry launch official plans for new ...Birmingham Mail
  Grand plan for West Midlands Com
  
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• Spiderman bouncy castle stolen from children's party in Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 10:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Spiderman bouncy castle stolen from children's party in Coventry
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  A Spiderman bouncy castle was stolen from a children's birthday party in Coventry last week. The bouncy castle was taken from an address in Over Street, Courthouse Green, on July 3. The 13ft x 13ft bouncy castle was delivered to the address, along with ...
  
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• Investigation launched after man dies in police custody in Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  07-07-2015 06:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Investigation launched after man dies in police custody in Coventry
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  Mark Yafai, 27, became unwell in his cell at Little Park Street police station at around 6am on Wednesday, July 1 and later died in hospital. A mandatory referral has now been made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Chief Insp Darren ...
  Investigation launched after man dies in custody at Coventry police stationCoventry Observerall 2 news articles »
  
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