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• James Cracknell and son in sea rescue

  10-08-2015 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Olympic rower James Cracknell and his son rescue a Warwickshire grandfather and grandson at a beach in Devon.
  
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• Coventry favourite with bookies to land UK City of Culture title in 2021 - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 18:32 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry favourite with bookies to land UK City of Culture title in 2021
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  Betting firm Ladbrokes has issued odds for ten locations in the running for the prestigious crown, and Coventry has emerged as the front-runner - coming in at 2/1. The city's major competition appears to come from across the Welsh and Scottish borders.
  
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• Police say man grabbed teenage girl in second Longford incident - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 18:20 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Police say man grabbed teenage girl in second Longford incident
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  Police want to speak to a Good Samaritan who stepped in after a man tried to coax a teenage girl into his car. It's the second similar incident to happen in the Longford area in the last few days. The 16-year-old was walking in Lady Lane at 9.30am on ...
  
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• Coventry City digest: When Micky Quinn went one better than Adam Armstrong and ... - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 17:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry City digest: When Micky Quinn went one better than Adam Armstrong and ...
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  Adam Armstrong isn't the first player have an opening day to remember after joining the Sky Blues on loan from Newcastle United. In 1993, Micky Quinn did similar as he shocked champions Arsenal at Highbury. Quinn went one better than Armstrong by ...
  Tony Mowbray praises 'amazing' Sky Blues supporters after Wigan winCoventry Observerall 5 news articles &
  
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• 'Plebgate' police in misconduct charge

  10-08-2015 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Warwickshire detective is among two officers to face misconduct hearings over their role in the so-called "plebgate" affair involving former chief whip Andrew Mitchell.
  
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• Recap: Coventry City U21s 2 Cardiff City U21s 1 - late goal seals it for Sky Blues - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 17:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Recap: Coventry City U21s 2 Cardiff City U21s 1 - late goal seals it for Sky Blues
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  Sky Blues youngsters are playing the Bluebirds at the Ricoh Arena. Aidan McCartney will be bringing live updates from the game as the kids try to keep the feel-good atmosphere going. 1:59 pm. Good afternoon. Welcome to the Ricoh Arena for our coverage ...and more »
  
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• Warwickshire dairy farmers join 'urgent summit' over milk prices - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 16:47 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Warwickshire dairy farmers join 'urgent summit' over milk prices
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  The United Kingdom is being gripped by an 'urgent summit' to discuss milk prices following widespread protests from farming unions, it has been revealed. The National Farmers' Union - which will meet with supermarket chain Morrisons tomorrow to discuss ...and more »
  
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• Boss of Coventry limo firm jailed for drug dealing - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 16:31 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Boss of Coventry limo firm jailed for drug dealing
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  After running a successful limousine business a Coventry man turned to drug-dealing to subsidise his own cocaine habit. But Mohammed Khan was caught after he discarded deals of the drug as he tried to run from the police when he was stopped in his car, ...and more »
  
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• Former Coventry City FC striker Craig Bellamy helps Aston Villa splash the ... - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 15:57 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Former Coventry City FC striker Craig Bellamy helps Aston Villa splash the ...
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  Former Coventry City FC striker Craig Bellamy has helped Aston Villa splash the cash during this summer's transfer window. Villa boss Tim Sherwood - himself a former Sky Blues player - decided to purchase Rudy Gestede from Blackburn Rovers for a fee of ...and more »
  
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• Coventry RFC skipper Wayne Evans says it's an 'honour' to captain Cov - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 15:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry RFC skipper Wayne Evans says it's an 'honour' to captain Cov
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  Scrum-half Wayne Evans is relishing the captaincy role as Coventry prepare for a National League One promotion push. The 31-year-old Welshman, who is starting his second season at the Butts Park Arena, was named as skipper last week with Cliffie ...and more »
  
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• Rochdale v Coventry City

  10-08-2015 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Cup game between Rochdale and Coventry City.
  
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• Fruit picking around Coventry: Where you can take the kids in our area - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 14:58 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Fruit picking around Coventry: Where you can take the kids in our area
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  Here are five of the best pick-your-own farms in and around our city. Get ready to fill those fruit bowls! Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Malt Kiln Farm Shop owner Chris Lea with some of his strawberries, gooseberries and rhubarb. The summer ...
  
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• Adam Armstrong: Coventry City striker keen to build on debut goals - BBC Sport

  10-08-2015 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Adam Armstrong: Coventry City striker keen to build on debut goals
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  Adam Armstrong admits he has set high standards for himself after marking his Coventry City debut with his first professional goals in their opening-day victory against Wigan. Striker Armstrong, 18, on loan from Newcastle, got both goals in Saturday's ...
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• Armstrong chases more Coventry goals

  10-08-2015 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coventry City striker Adam Armstrong says his two goals on debut against Wigan has now set high standards for him.
  
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• Hampshire pick up second win of 2015

  10-08-2015 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire's Division One survival fight is given a boost as they seal a 216-run win over second-placed Warwickshire.
  
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• Ambulance service chief steps down

  10-08-2015 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of West Midlands Ambulance Service steps down from his joint role at the East of England service.
  
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• Jordan Willis ruled out of Coventry City's Capital One Cup trip to Rochdale - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 13:18 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Jordan Willis ruled out of Coventry City's Capital One Cup trip to Rochdale
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  Jordan Willis will miss Tuesday's Capital One Cup trip to Rochdale after suffering a concussion in Saturday's opening League One victory against Wigan. The Sky Blues defender, replaced at half-time, insisted after the game that he would be fine for the ...
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• Double success at Brandon moves Coventry Storm back into top four - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 13:03 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Double success at Brandon moves Coventry Storm back into top four
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  Coventry Storm raced to two wins at Brandon on Sunday afternoon to move back into the top four of the National League. The City Gearboxes Storm had narrowly missed out on a point from their trip to Stoke on Saturday, going down to a 40-50 defeat, but ...
  Speedway: Home win, away loss for Potters from Coventry doubleStoke Sentinelall 2 news articles »
  
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• M42 motorway brought to standstill

  10-08-2015 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A four-vehicle crash halts traffic on the M42 motorway in the West Midlands.
  
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• New exhibitions and new development at Coventry Music Museum - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 12:47 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  New exhibitions and new development at Coventry Music Museum
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  The museum will launch its new entrance on Thursday thanks to money from the Heritage Lottery and the General Charity of the City of Coventry. Julie Chambers, director and front of house, said: "We now have our own entrance, complete with jukebox.and more »
  
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• Look: Remembering Frank Whittle - 19 years on from the Coventry pioneer's death - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 12:43 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Look: Remembering Frank Whittle - 19 years on from the Coventry pioneer's death
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  The Air Commodore - who was born in Earlsdon, Coventry, in 1907 before moving to Leamington Spa at the age of 9 - is one of the United Kingdom's most famous sons, and one of the RAF's most famous officers. Credited with single-handedly inventing the ...
  
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• Van driver suffers broken leg in serious crash on M42 - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 12:31 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Van driver suffers broken leg in serious crash on M42
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  A van driver was trapped for an hour after a major crash on the M42 in Warwickshire this morning. The motorway was closed off for three hours following the collision, which involved two HGV lorries, a flatbed van and a car, at 7.50am on the southbound ...and more »
  
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• New Coventry sculpture from David Nash unveiled - three years after being ... - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 12:22 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  New Coventry sculpture from David Nash unveiled - three years after being ...
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  David Nash's Habitat has been positioned at one of the entrances to Diamond Wood, accessible from the Coventry to Kenilworth cycle route and walkway, near Cryfield Grange Road on the edge of the city. A new sculpture by an artist who works with the ...
  
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• War Memorial Park's water feature re-opened after another problem - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 11:19 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  War Memorial Park's water feature re-opened after another problem
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  Coventry City Council insist a complaint about a child becoming ill after using the site was not related to the closure. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. The water feature at Coventry Memorial Park. The problem-plagued War Memorial Park water feature ...and more »
  
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• Coventry taxi drivers trained to spot child exploitation - BBC News

  10-08-2015 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Coventry taxi drivers trained to spot child exploitation
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  Taxi drivers in Coventry will have to undertake mandatory training in spotting the signs of child sexual exploitation. From September, Coventry City Council will only issue a cab licence if the course has been completed. Research by the authority ...
  Coventry cabbies must be 'eyes and ears' on child protectionCoventry Observerall 2 news articles »
  
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• Taxi drivers trained to spot abuse

  10-08-2015 10:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Taxi drivers in Coventry are to undertake mandatory training in identifying the signs of child sexual exploitation.
  
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• Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Rain showers start the week - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 10:52 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Rain showers start the week
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  The UK enjoyed a mini heatwave this weekend - but there's no sign of one in Coventry as another August week starts... Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Weather rain umbrella. Got a brolly to hand? You may need it this week. It is the start of another ...
  
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• Hard fought win for Barrow Raiders over Coventry - NW Evening Mail

  10-08-2015 10:39 via nwemail.co.uk
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  Hard fought win for Barrow Raiders over Coventry
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  BARROW Raiders were able to lick their wounds and fight another day after they came from behind to defeat a determined Coventry Bears at Craven Park. After a messy and disjointed opening 40 minutes which saw the visitors edge 22-20 ahead, Barrow ...and more »
  
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• Jeremy Vine confirmed as first celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 10:03 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Jeremy Vine confirmed as first celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing
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  Former Coventry Telegraph reporter Jeremy Vine is to take part in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. The radio DJ - who began his journalistic career at the Telegraph in the 1980s- is the first celebrity to sign up for the BBC ballroom dancing ...and more »
  
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• Coventry secondary schools need to expand to cope with soaring pupil numbers - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 06:52 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry secondary schools need to expand to cope with soaring pupil numbers
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  Currently there are more than 3,000 spare places in the city's secondary schools because of a low birth rate between 12 and 18 years ago. But by 2020 a rising birth rate combined with families moving to the city will mean the spare places are filled ...
  
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• Look: Undead overrun Coventry as zombie apocalypse movie filming nears an end - Coventry Telegraph

  10-08-2015 06:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Look: Undead overrun Coventry as zombie apocalypse movie filming nears an end
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  Coventry was overrun with dozens of undead actors at the weekend as a local production company filmed the finale of their hotly anticipated zombie post-apocalyptic film. Hoards of zombie could be spotted at Ego Arts Venue on Silver Street preparing to ...
  
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