Coventry news

• Cheerleaders aim to inspire in Britain's Got Talent

  28-05-2024 16:38 via bbc.com
  
  The cheerleading squad from Coventry is set to compete for a place in the talent show's grand final.
  
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• True picture of Coventry measles cases as three deaths recorded in England this year

  27-09-2026 17:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry recorded 28 measles cases in 2024, up from 19 in 2023. Across England, 1,003 cases and three deaths have been confirmed in 2026, with our map showing where the virus has spread.
  
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• Catcalling and anti-social e-bike riding to be banned in parts of Warwick

  27-09-2026 16:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Catcalling, wolf whistling and anti-social e-bike riding are set to be banned in designated parts of Warwick district under renewed rules planned to take effect on 4 November 2026, subject to any High Court proceedings.
  
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• Families in 'crisis' over lack of respite care for SEND children in Warwickshire

  27-09-2026 15:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Warwickshire SEND parent carers received no answers this week over dwindling respite care. The issue is due for discussion at a joint committee meeting in November.
  
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• Swanswell Park in Coventry 'in a poor state', petition says

  27-09-2026 15:11 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Campaigners are calling on police and the council to address residents' complaints about anti-social behaviour at Swanswell Park in Coventry and make it cleaner, safer and more welcoming.
  
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• Newcastle United captain targets Coventry City for injury return

  27-09-2026 14:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Opposition injury news from CoventryLive as England international eyes return against Sky Blues
  
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• Memories of Earlsdon in pictures from 1979 to 2022

  27-09-2026 14:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  You might see some familiar faces in our archive picture gallery spanning 40 years
  
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• The Bears' necessity: Just how good is top wicket-taker Bamber?

  27-09-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Does Ethan Bamber's fine form in Warwickshire's County Championship title triumph warrant closer scrutiny by England?
  
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• Every Coventry street targeted by burglars - full list

  27-09-2026 13:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  We've taken a look at every Coventry street targeted by burglars in the most recent West Midlands Police crime stats
  
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• Brother of 'Milk Carton Kid' David Spencer dies aged 39 without finding answers

  27-09-2026 12:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Lee O'Toole, the brother of David Spencer, has died aged 39 – he had spent years searching for his brother and friend Patrick Warren, who disappeared from Chelmsley Wood on Boxing Day 1996
  
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• Coventry's most affordable road to buy property with prices averaging just £50,000

  27-09-2026 12:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  We've taken a look at the cheapest streets to buy a home in Coventry
  
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• Coventry’s legendary Santa’s Grottos through the decades - in pictures

  27-09-2026 12:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  We've dug through our archives to find pictures of Santa's grottos in Coventry from times gone by
  
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• Nurse reveals 9 stone weight loss secret - not Mounjaro or Wegovy

  27-09-2026 11:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Finding an exercise routine that fitted around work and family life became a key part of one woman's long-term lifestyle change
  
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• Chance to own a slice of countryside and unique marina business in dream property sale

  27-09-2026 11:03 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Bakers Lane Moorings in Knowle offers a chance to buy a 22-berth marina set in four acres of landscaped grounds, with offers sought over £600,000.
  
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• Autumn walks in and around Coventry to blow the cobwebs off

  27-09-2026 09:39 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Discover the most scenic Coventry autumn walks and Warwickshire walking trails this season, from family-friendly Ryton Pools Country Park to the vast woodland grounds of Coombe Abbey
  
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• Council says high quality housing is ideal option for Coventry swimming baths site

  27-09-2026 09:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The city council has ruled out any reuse of the Coventry swimming pool building because it's unsafe and says demolition is the only choice
  
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• West Coventry Academy to join new trust as Arthur Terry Learning Partnership splits

  27-09-2026 08:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a Birmingham schools trust that faced financial difficulties and staff strikes earlier this year, is being split into seven smaller trusts following DfE intervention
  
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• Trio raise thousands after 'epic' charity challenge

  27-09-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three women from Coventry have driven 950 miles in an old Honda Civic taking on daily challenges.
  
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• 'I turned heartbreak into starting an amazing travel club'

  27-09-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emma Hickman started the travel firm 12 years ago after feeling isolated following a break-up.
  
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• School holiday fines climb despite growing backlash

  27-09-2026 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Most West Midlands councils issued more term-time holiday fines than five years ago, figures show.
  
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• Your photos: Baa-rilliant sheep, swans and sunsets

  27-09-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these beautiful photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Coventry residents near CBS arena complain we 'can't leave our drives' as parking ban bid made

  27-09-2026 08:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  They are calling on the council to extend the 'football zone' scheme to their neighbourhoods
  
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• Face of Warwickshire dealer who had £30k of drugs stashed in his house

  27-09-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police raided his home after stopping him during a street deal
  
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• Apartments at former Nuneaton town centre bank up for auction

  27-09-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Santander Bank and HSBC used to be based on the ground floor of the building
  
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• Sleeping conman got an Uber to pick up victim's bank cards as detective says 'worst case I've seen'

  27-09-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Mohammed Gulzar, 26, from Birmingham, targeted six elderly women across four areas, including Warwickshire. The Court of Appeal replaced his suspended sentence with four years and four months in prison on September 18, 2026.
  
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• Coventry Very Light Rail tram update as council starts to develop first route

  27-09-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The city council wants to complete the next section of its demonstrator track and says it will soon get news on regional funding
  
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• 'Our wedding present left us gutted': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute

  26-09-2026 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirty-four customers battling for refunds on faulty cars as Trading Standards investigates.
  
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• Coventry plans more clean-up cash as 139 fly-tipping fines issued

  26-09-2026 19:07 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City Council plans £760,000 in permanent funding for clearance and environmental improvements in 2026/2027, up from £420,000 in 2025/2026. Its fly-tipping action in 2025/2026 included four prosecutions, 139 fines, 1,044 written warnings and 929 formal notices.
  
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• Rose and Woodbine pub seeks new tenant as readers say 'Wish I had the money'

  26-09-2026 18:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Stonegate is seeking a new partnership tenant for Coventry’s Rose and Woodbine as Theresa McCarthy prepares to leave. The company hopes to avoid closure and has given no reason for her departure.
  
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• The epic autumn gigs coming to Coventry you don't want to miss

  26-09-2026 16:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There's loads going on in the live music scene in Coventry this autumn - here's a peek at what's coming up
  
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