Coventry news

• Jealous thug who battered ex-girlfriend and accused her of cheating was 'sleeping around'

  15-10-2026 08:15 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Stuart Wilshire was jailed at Coventry Crown Court
  
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• West Midlands offenders accessing drug and alcohol rehab on the rise

  18-10-2026 20:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The number of offenders across the West Midlands entering drug and alcohol rehabilitation services is growing, according to the latest annual report from the region's Police and Crime Commissioner.
  
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• The Christmas Village with light trail, ice rink and market just 20 minutes from Coventry

  18-10-2026 18:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Warwick Castle is set to deliver its biggest Christmas season yet, with the return of its much-loved Festive Light Trail, the Christmas Village complete with open-air ice rink and Christmas market, and Santa Sleepovers for families wanting an immersive festive getaway.
  
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• The Ramen pop-up coming to Coventry to help the city's rough sleepers

  18-10-2026 17:18 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Jerelle Okoro wants to take his initiative Jefe's Ramen on the road - and he's got his eyes on Coventry
  
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• How Coventry schools rank for truancy - with one at double the national average

  18-10-2026 17:07 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Just seven schools in Coventry had unauthorised absence rates that were lower than the national average
  
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• Council leader pledges resident board for new housing developments across South Warwickshire

  18-10-2026 16:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council has committed to appointing residents to boards that will shape the future of major new housing developments, including Long Marston Airfield, in South Warwickshire.
  
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• Calls for councillors to undergo DBS and drugs tests 'if you've got nothing to hide'

  18-10-2026 15:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A Warwickshire County Council member is pushing for all elected officials to undergo and publish criminal record DBS checks and drug tests, arguing they should be a basic requirement for those in positions of trust.
  
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• Tragedy as local teen dies after 10lbs tumour mistaken for hormone problems

  18-10-2026 14:39 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Liberty York was told it was "highly unlikely" she had cancer after her symptoms were repeatedly mistaken for other conditions, including mastitis and an abscess, before a 10lbs angiosarcoma tumour was finally discovered.
  
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• The historic Coventry city centre pub that became student flats

  18-10-2026 14:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Penny Black pub on Greyfriars Lane was once a popular spot for locals, but it shut in 2010 and was converted into student accommodation
  
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• Tottenham injury blow ahead of Coventry City as Roberto De Zerbi rules two players out

  18-10-2026 13:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  De Zerbi has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will return to the matchday squad after more than 500 days out
  
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• The village just outside Coventry where knitted traffic cops are slowing down dangerous drivers

  18-10-2026 13:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Residents in Fillongley, Warwickshire, have knitted fake speed cameras and RAF mannequins dressed as traffic cops in a creative bid to slow down dangerous drivers, after 11 accidents in four years near a primary school
  
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• The forgotten story of the Coventry Weavers Riot - and how the city saved the life of one of its own

  18-10-2026 13:04 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Thomas Burbury was sentenced to death for his part in the riot of 1831. But thanks to the people of Coventry, his sentence was commuted - and he went on to have an incredible life the other side of the world
  
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• Not Walsgrave or Earlsdon - the Coventry suburb where house prices are rising fastest

  18-10-2026 13:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  One part of the city has seen a fall of more than 7% year on year - while house prices are rising in other parts of Coventry
  
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• Coventry man avoids jail after biting officer and racial abuse during arrest

  18-10-2026 12:09 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Nathan Ellis, 44, was arrested after police were called to an incident in Coventry. He was placed in a spit hood after threatening and verbally abusing officers before biting PC Becirevic and making racial remarks
  
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• Attempted murder arrest after stabbing in Leamington

  18-10-2026 10:14 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A teenager was taken to hospital with a 'serious' stab injury on Friday - now police have arrested a teenager, 18, on suspicion of attempted murder
  
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• Drivers targeted in roads crackdown across Bedworth and Exhall

  18-10-2026 09:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A total of six drivers were reported for offences
  
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• The quirky Warwickshire pub with priest holes and 'lots of history' that's just reopened

  18-10-2026 09:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It has been on the High Street for hundreds of years
  
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• 'Groundbreaking' Coventry VLR scheme has already won two awards - and it's not even complete yet

  18-10-2026 08:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Coventry Very Light Rail project has won the Innovation Impact Award at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA), just days after being named Team of the Year at the 2026 Global Light Rail Awards.
  
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• The new bin that will have a 'huge impact' on the fight against knife crime in Coventry

  18-10-2026 08:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A new weapon surrender bin has been installed on Remembrance Road in Coventry's Willenhall area, outside The Hagard Community Centre, as part of efforts by West Midlands Police and the Violence Reduction Partnership to prevent knife crime and remove dangerous weapons from communities.
  
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• Coventry City's development player smashing fitness tests to stay on Frank Lampard's radar

  18-10-2026 08:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City feature from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner sat down with Kai Andrews to discuss his development journey to date and smashing the bleep fitness test for three years running
  
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• Old 'crazy golf' at Coventry's War Memorial park could be given new sporting future

  18-10-2026 07:41 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Plans are awaiting approval
  
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• The 'landmark' moment for Coventry you may have missed this week

  18-10-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Construction is progressing on the £450m City Centre South project, with the first residential tower now rising above ground near Coventry Market and the former IKEA building
  
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• 'Boxer for 12 years but nerves got the best of me - now coaching is my bigger buzz'

  18-10-2026 06:07 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Karl Storey, 38, from Willenhall, Coventry, was a promising amateur boxer but stepped away from the sport after his dreams of going pro didn't materialise. He has since found a new passion coaching at Karl's Boxing Academy
  
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• How a Coventry HGV driver and friends are helping break down barriers around men's mental health

  18-10-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It started out as informal chat but has blossomed into something all encompassing
  
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• Frank Lampard opens up on the two Coventry City stars who have given him a 'great feeling'

  17-10-2026 23:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Monday evening
  
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• New powers to tackle 'balaclava bikers' anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton

  17-10-2026 20:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Councillors say the Nuneaton Bedworth PSPO changes are needed to make town centres safer
  
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• Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 officially ranked one of best in UK

  17-10-2026 19:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market has been named the third best Christmas market in the UK for 2026, according to a study by Christmas Tree World
  
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• Council staff 'emptying buckets' due to roof leaks at retirement flats

  17-10-2026 18:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Councillor Derek Poole raised concerns at a cabinet meeting about ongoing roof leaks at Tanser Court in Dunchurch, where staff have been emptying buckets from the leaks for some considerable time
  
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• Police issue stern warning to parents over damage to ancient monument

  17-10-2026 17:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police are urging people to stop digging and building dirt jumps at a protected site in Glasshouse Woods, Kenilworth, amid concerns about permanent damage to archaeological remains.
  
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• The Warwickshire pub named among UK's best Wetherspoons by Google reviews

  17-10-2026 17:20 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Dictum of Kenilworth in The Square averages 4.38 stars from 317 Google reviews, making it the fifth best-rated Wetherspoons in the UK
  
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