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• Wimbledon 2016: Marcus Willis stuns Ricardas Berankis

  27-06-2016 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch five of the best shots as British qualifier Marcus Willis causes a huge upset in the first round at Wimbledon.
  
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• Ex-UKIP MEP Nikki Sinclaire 'claimed for trips she did not make'

  27-06-2016 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former MEP for the West Midlands fraudulently claimed "significantly higher sums" for travel "not undertaken at all", a court hears.
  
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• County Championship: Rikki Clarke puts Warwickshire on top against Nottinghamshire

  27-06-2016 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rikki Clarke follows a three-wicket haul with an unbeaten half-century as Warwickshire build a lead against Notts.
  
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• Wimbledon 2016: Marcus Willis stuns Ricardas Berankis, plays Federer next

  27-06-2016 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British qualifier Marcus Willis - ranked 772 in the world - beats world number 54 Ricardas Berankis at Wimbledon.
  
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• Warwick's Willis stuns Berankis at SW19

  27-06-2016 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British qualifier Marcus Willis - ranked 772 in the world - beats world number 54 Ricardas Berankis at Wimbledon.
  
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• Five things you might have missed in Coventry today: June 27, 2016 - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 17:49 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Five things you might have missed in Coventry today: June 27, 2016
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  Coventry's Colleen Fletcher is the latest MP to resign from Jeremy Corbyn's Labour shadow cabinet. The Labour MP for Coventry North East was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Kerry McCarthy MP, shadow secretary of state for ...and more »
  
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• Coventry City digest: Former Sky Blues keeper joins Bury and Ernie Hunt's classic goal remembered - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 17:36 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry City digest: Former Sky Blues keeper joins Bury and Ernie Hunt's classic goal remembered
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  Following a five-year stint in Merseyside he moved to Wigan where he made 122 appearances. The 35-year-old also has one senior international cap after featuring as a substitute for England against Greece in 2006. The experienced shot-stopper has made ...and more »
  
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• Ciao Citta! Wasps prop Lorenzo Cittadini heads to Bayonne - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 17:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Ciao Citta! Wasps prop Lorenzo Cittadini heads to Bayonne
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  After bidding arrivederci to Andrea Masi following his injury-enforced exit last week, Wasps have now said farewell to his fellow Italian Lorenzo Cittadini. Coming hot on the heels of hooker Carlo Festuccia's retirement last month, this means the Ricoh ...
  
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• Coventry step-dad blamed "sexsomnia" for the sickening abuse of young girl - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 16:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry step-dad blamed "sexsomnia" for the sickening abuse of young girl
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  A Coventry man has been jailed for 16 years for raping his step-daughter. (File photo). Young children will be protected “for many, many years” from a man who blamed the sexual abuse and rape of his step-daughter on a condition called sexsomnia. But ...
  
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• Coventry Bears 14-32 Newcastle Thunder: Bears set to miss out on Super 8s - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 16:53 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry Bears 14-32 Newcastle Thunder: Bears set to miss out on Super 8s
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  Coventry Bears went into their match with Newcastle Thunder hoping to gain ground on their opponents who sit one place above, in the final stages of the round robin phase of the Kingstone Press League 1. The hosts started brightly as they looked to ...
  Coventry Bears lose out in mid-table battle with Newcastle ThunderCoventry Observerall 2 news articles »
  
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• Wasps netball side included in Vitality Super League expansion - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 16:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Wasps netball side included in Vitality Super League expansion
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  Wasps are expanding their brand by fielding a netball team in next season's revamped Vitality Superleague. The venture, which will be officially launched tomorrow, will see Wasps joined by two other newcomers – Severn Stars and Scottish Sirens – in a ...and more »
  
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• British Championships: Matt Hudson-Smith grateful to get Rio Olympics chance

  27-06-2016 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolverhampton athlete Matt Hudson-Smith is grateful for the sacrifices his family made to help him get to the Olympics.
  
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• Iceland's Aron Gunnarsson looking to use weapon developed at Coventry City to dump England out of Euro 2016 - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 14:42 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Iceland's Aron Gunnarsson looking to use weapon developed at Coventry City to dump England out of Euro 2016
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  Former Coventry City star Aron Gunnarsson is hoping his trademark long throw he perfected at the Ricoh Arena will help Iceland send England packing in the Euros tonight. The one-time Sky Blues fans' favourite developed his aerial weapon under Wales ...and more »
  
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• How many people in Coventry have signed the second EU referendum petition? - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 14:07 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  How many people in Coventry have signed the second EU referendum petition?
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  A petition calling for a second EU Referendum has attracted more than three million signatures. The fallout from last week's EU referendum is still just getting started - but millions of people across the country are desperate for a second chance at ...and more »
  
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• 'Embarrassing' - Coventry reacts to Rihanna concert fight at Ricoh Arena - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 13:43 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  'Embarrassing' - Coventry reacts to Rihanna concert fight at Ricoh Arena
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  Coventry music fans have reacted after footage emerged of a shocking fight between two spectators at Rihanna's concert at the Ricoh Arena. On Saturday night, the multi Grammy Award-winning artist performed at the Coventry stadium as part of her Anti ...
  Babes go viral after mad brawl at Rihanna concert in CoventryDaily Starall 7 news articles »
  
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• Midlands sides join Netball Superleague

  27-06-2016 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Netball Superleague adds three new teams for the 2017 season, but Yorkshire Jets are not offered a place.
  
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• 'Totally enthralling' - Trembling Bells wow Coventry at Old Grammar School - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 13:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  'Totally enthralling' - Trembling Bells wow Coventry at Old Grammar School
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  On the evening of the day that the results of the European elections were being announced, then what better way to get away from it all there was, than to go and see a band play live in a great setting? Ironically the band visiting Coventry, a city who ...
  
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• Look: First Wimbledon ladies' tennis champion was from village near Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 13:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Look: First Wimbledon ladies' tennis champion was from village near Coventry
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  A village near Coventry has remembered its most famous sports celebrity - the first ever female Wimbledon champ. Berkswell's Maud Watson reigned supreme when women played in white corsets and petticoats rather than the fashionable gear of today.
  
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• Review: 42nd Street, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 12:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Review: 42nd Street, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
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  Coventry Musical Theatre Society has become a group known for their high quality productions - and their latest effort is no exception. 42nd Street is a traditional musical filled to the brim with tap dancing numbers. The song and dance routines ...
  
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• Look: Coventry Cathedral hosts second helping of Digbeth Dining Club - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 12:04 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Look: Coventry Cathedral hosts second helping of Digbeth Dining Club
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  Food lovers were treated to a second helping of Digbeth Dining Club which returned to Coventry Cathedral at the weekend. Tables and benches were set up in the ruins as chefs and cooks from a range of businesses prepared fresh street food dishes.and more »
  
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• Adele gives Coventry a shout out during Glastonbury headline performance - and is met with huge boos - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 12:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Adele gives Coventry a shout out during Glastonbury headline performance - and is met with huge boos
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  Adele headlined Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night - and couldn't resist giving Coventry a shout out. The 'Hello' singer brought her power ballads and chart-topping hits to thousands of fans at the Somerset bash, after Muse topped the bill on ...and more »
  
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• Pioneering Belgrade Theatre education project returns for 2016 - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:59 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Pioneering Belgrade Theatre education project returns for 2016
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  Throughout this summer, thousands of pupils from schools across Coventry and Warwickshire will be given the opportunity to participate in the Belgrade Theatre's pioneering drama project. Big School, which will welcome 1,5000 pupils from over 30 primary ...
  
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• Your WhatsApp is about change MASSIVELY - all you need to know - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Your WhatsApp is about change MASSIVELY - all you need to know
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  Popular messenger app WhatsApp is about to implement a number of major changes, according to reports. German tech site Macerkopf is reporting that the messaging service will be changing the way users can utilise the app, with the introduction of ...and more »
  
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• Planet Ice's Skating Stars programme proving a hit with Coventry locals - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:44 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Planet Ice's Skating Stars programme proving a hit with Coventry locals
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  Planet Ice's flagship programme Skating Stars has proved to be an enormous success with the local community - and has this year added adults to the intiative. From the initial launch, 15 skaters have been identified that Planet Ice have nurtured on the ...
  
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• Earlsdon restaurant Street launches new menu - all you need to know - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Earlsdon restaurant Street launches new menu - all you need to know
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  Pictures from Street, a new Asian street food restaurant on Earlsdon Street. Pictures taken by John Coles. Popular Coventry restaurant Street, situated in Earlsdon Street, in Earlsdon , has launched a new menu. The eatery - which offers “Asian street ...
  
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• Jaguar legend's amazing journey almost matched by Top Gear! - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Jaguar legend's amazing journey almost matched by Top Gear!
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  Last night's episode of BBC's 'Top Gear' saw the recreation of a legendary journey from Coventry. During the fifth programme of the new series, Matt Le Blanc introduced a story came from a 'mystical land far, far away' in the city. It was that of ...and more »
  
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• Ten places to watch England vs Iceland in Coventry tonight - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 10:17 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Ten places to watch England vs Iceland in Coventry tonight
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  England take on Iceland on Monday night, as Roy Hodgson's men look to book their place in the final eight of Euro 2016. The quarter-finals will kick off on Thursday night, with Wales and former Coventry City FC manager Chris Coleman set to take on ...and more »
  
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• Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Patches of drizzle to start the week - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 09:53 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry and Warwickshire weather: Patches of drizzle to start the week
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  Godiva Festival arrives in Coventry this week, with scores of revellers and city residents keeping a keen eye on the weather forecast as we approach the War Memorial Park bash. Held form July 1 to July 3, the free-for-all music festival promises to be ...and more »
  
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• Former Coventry City defender Aaron Martin backing Oxford United to be League One's surprise package - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 06:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Former Coventry City defender Aaron Martin backing Oxford United to be League One's surprise package
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  Former Coventry City defender Aaron Martin believes that League One new-boys Oxford United can be this season's Burton Albion after making the switch to the Kassam Stadium. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a two-year deal with the U's after ...
  
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• Coventry teen appears at Old Bailey charged with terror offences - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2016 06:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Coventry teen appears at Old Bailey charged with terror offences
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  A teenager from Coventry has appeared at the Old Bailey in London accused of failing to tell the authorities that two people he knew were trying to join Islamic State (IS). Ahmad Ismail, 18, of Portwrinkle Avenue, Courthouse Green, was arrested last ...
  
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