Coventry news

• Girl, 6, dies after collision with tractor

  03-08-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The girl was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, and she died on Saturday morning.
  
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• New gym approved on Coventry retail park after '75 other locations ruled out'

  13-08-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A vacant unit is to be transformed into the latest branch of PureGym after it looked at numerous other sites including IKEA, the Skydome and West Orchards
  
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• Labour sees surge in support in Coventry thanks to 'Burnham bounce' as Reform loses ground in the polls

  13-08-2026 06:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The so-called 'Burnham bounce' has seen a surge in support for Labour locally
  
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• Two major changes unveiled for main Nuneaton route that all passers-by will notice

  13-08-2026 06:37 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  An application has been submitted to the borough council
  
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• A-Level celebrations in Coventry and Warwickshire from 2007 to 2017

  13-08-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  As students pick up their A-Level results today, we've taken a look at those who went before
  
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• 72 potential 'grey belt' sites in Solihull – including those on Coventry's doorstep

  13-08-2026 06:15 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  More than 70 green belt sites in Solihull borough have been identified as potential 'grey belt' land – the Local Democracy Reporting Service has produced the full list of all 72 sites in an updated assessment
  
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• Decision made on huge solar farm plans near Birmingham Airport

  13-08-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The decision will be a blow to applicant Total Energies which wanted to construct the solar farm and battery storage units on land at Woodhouse Farm in Catherine de Barnes and Bickenhill
  
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• Coventry City have been given four transfer green lights for targets worth £92m

  13-08-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City are building a squad ready for their first season in the Premier League since 2001
  
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• Woman arrested after 16-year-old girl stabbed in Coventry

  12-08-2026 19:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police said a 45-year-old woman remains in custody this evening (August 11)
  
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• Watch live as rare solar eclipse takes place in skies above Coventry

  12-08-2026 19:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  More than 90 percent of the Sun will vanish later tonight in Coventry
  
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• Watch as rare solar eclipse takes place in skies above Coventry

  12-08-2026 19:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  More than 90 percent of the Sun will vanish later tonight in Coventry
  
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• Coventry pub set to close has already been sold, former owners confirm

  12-08-2026 17:03 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Phoenix on Gosford Street will close next month, it's been announced
  
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• Nuneaton town centre shop demolition saga continues after months of delays

  12-08-2026 16:35 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The council has assured businesses in the area that access will be retained - but still cannot give a day when the works will finally start
  
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• Speed bump plea to stop drivers racing in Coventry street rejected

  12-08-2026 16:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The council insists the street has a good safety record but will carry out a spot speed survey to check if further action is needed
  
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• Police probe after liquid thrown from Ford Fiesta in Coventry

  12-08-2026 15:42 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Officers said the incident happened at the junction of Binley Road and Allard Way
  
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• More than 70 Solihull green belt sites identified as potential grey belt housing land

  12-08-2026 15:39 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Solihull Council has identified over 70 potential grey belt sites for housing development, including areas near Coventry and the Meriden Gap, though no automatic development is planned.
  
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• Trees and woodland scorched as Nuneaton wildfire smouldered for hours

  12-08-2026 14:43 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Flames were spotted on land off Hillcrest Road in Camp Hill
  
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• Jay Stansfield quizzed on future amid Coventry City transfer gossip

  12-08-2026 14:43 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield has been linked with a move to the Premier League to join Coventry
  
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• Girl seriously injured in Coventry stabbing as another woman left hurt

  12-08-2026 14:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A sea of blue lights was spotted in Roselands Avenue
  
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• Serial sex attacker Simon Levy given whole life term for double murder and rape

  12-08-2026 13:59 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Simon Levy, 40, killed grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in sexually motivated attacks in London
  
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• Drugs and mobile phones seized during major raid in Coventry

  12-08-2026 13:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Officers descended on Roselands Avenue in the early hours of Tuesday morning (August 11)
  
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• Coventry City transfer news LIVE: Fikayo Tomori decision, Mudryk latest, Jay Stansfield responds

  12-08-2026 13:38 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The latest Coventry City transfer news and rumours with updates on Fikayo Tomori, Francisco Moura, Mykhailo Mudryk, Gustavo Hamer, Angel Gomes and much more
  
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• People told to make important check before throwing crisp packets away

  12-08-2026 13:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There are a number of common mistakes Brits are making when it comes to separating their recycling and other waste, and one item that often causes issues is crisp packets
  
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• Chelsea put Coventry City on red alert after Mykhailo Mudryk transfer update

  12-08-2026 12:43 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City are among the clubs keen on landing Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan, with Frank Lampard's side holding a keen interest as Chelsea confirm they are open to offers for the 25-year-old.
  
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• Three Tuns mural by William Mitchell saved amid Coventry City Centre South redevelopment

  12-08-2026 12:29 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Grade II listed Three Tuns mural has been a familiar sight in Coventry city centre for over 60 years
  
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• Six people arrested on suspicion of abducting two Rugby girls who went missing

  12-08-2026 12:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  They are all in custody
  
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• How Coventry schools fare at A-Levels as thousands of students prepare for results

  12-08-2026 12:17 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  We've taken a look at the top performing Coventry schools when it comes to A Levels
  
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• Police update on woman's death after Nuneaton canal tragedy

  12-08-2026 12:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Paramedics and firefighters were also part of the emergency response on the Boot Inn bridge
  
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• Concern for missing Coventry girl as police release image

  12-08-2026 12:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police have urged anyone who has seen her or knows who she is to call 999
  
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• Four men involved in fatal Huyton car crash died of 'multiple injuries'

  12-08-2026 11:58 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Jack Diggle, Ben Dooley, Andrew Roberts and Craig Shackleton-Brady were killed in the early hours of July 24
  
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