Coventry news

• King's Hill masterplan unveiled for up to 4,000 homes on Coventry's edge

  07-10-2026 06:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Warwick District Council's new masterplan proposes up to 4,000 homes by 2050 at King's Hill, Stoneleigh, between Kenilworth and Finham on the edge of Coventry.
  
  Read more

• Frank Lampard draws inspiration from memorable match as Coventry City look for repeat in first time back under the lights

  08-10-2026 18:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard looks to restore that winning feeling at the CBS Arena
  
  Read more

• Coventry City injury boost as Frank Lampard provides update ahead of Newcastle United

  08-10-2026 17:14 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive ahead of Premier League clash with Newcastle United
  
  Read more

• Pioneering British car maker to create new models at Nuneaton's MIRA centre

  08-10-2026 17:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It follows a £3m investment and will create 200 highly skilled jobs
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Shock as man spotted 'crossing live lanes' on the M6 near Coventry

  08-10-2026 16:39 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police have said it was a 'strange' call-out
  
  Read more

• Newcastle United injury update on 10 players as Matthias Jaissle boosted for Coventry City

  08-10-2026 16:09 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Newcastle United are set to welcome back a number of players for their clash with Coventry City
  
  Read more

• Power cut warning as huge fire breaks out just outside Coventry - and residents told to close windows

  08-10-2026 15:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  People are being urged to close their windows as firefighters tackle a property fire
  
  Read more

• Brothers accused of stabbing man in eye at Solihull tower block, court hears

  08-10-2026 15:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Brothers Ben Edwards and Dean Edwards deny attempted murder and wounding with intent following an alleged stabbing at a Solihull tower block that left a man with serious eye injuries
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Solihull man avoids jail for police officer assault despite officer's call for prison

  08-10-2026 15:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Luke Tombs, 34, of Solihull, admitted assaulting a police officer after digging his fingernails into the officer's wrist. He received a 12-month community order despite the officer calling for a prison sentence.
  
  Read more

• Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres no longer protected from 'begging ban'

  08-10-2026 15:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It led to anger in the council chamber
  
  Read more

• Frank Lampard responds to Man City 115 charges verdict as Coventry City boss quizzed

  08-10-2026 15:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City are back in action on Monday after a three week period engulfed by the Manchester City controversy
  
  Read more

• More than 50 jobs lost after Coventry casino closes over 'rising costs'

  08-10-2026 14:54 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Casino bosses say the business was affected by 'rising costs and wider commercial pressures'
  
  Read more

• Objections to land bid for major change to Nuneaton town centre roads

  08-10-2026 14:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Approval is needed from the Secretary of State - but the consultation period has been extended
  
  Read more

• Youths throwing stones at houses as police step up patrols in four parts of Coventry

  08-10-2026 12:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Patrols have been increased in Holbrooks, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
  
  Read more

• The Birmingham Airport expansion plan that could create 50,000 jobs

  08-10-2026 12:35 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Birmingham Airport has announced a £2 billion expansion plan which aims to see passenger numbers hit 30 million and create 50,000 jobs across the West Midlands
  
  Read more

• Nuneaton and Bedworth council homes roughly halved since Right to Buy began

  08-10-2026 12:20 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Nuneaton and Bedworth’s council housing stock has fallen from around 12,000 to 5,600 since Right to Buy began in 1980, according to figures as of August 2026. More than 3,000 households are on the council housing waiting list, as cabinet members are asked to approve buying 14 affordable homes at Sephton Drive.
  
  Read more

• Woman 'locked' in Coventry nightclub after falling asleep in toilets

  08-10-2026 12:04 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Kasbah said they have changed their policies following the incident - but claimed the woman had previously fallen asleep in the venue on three separate occasions
  
  Read more

• Newcastle United suffer another injury setback ahead of trip to Coventry City

  08-10-2026 11:21 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Opposition injury latest as Newcastle United summer signing goalkeeper set for surgery following international break injury
  
  Read more

• Coventry woman credits routine with 7st weight loss but some say it's 'unhinged'

  08-10-2026 09:48 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Sarah started the schedule two years ago and says 'why not try it and see'
  
  Read more

• The Coventry street where police say double-parking is 'not safe' as drivers fined

  08-10-2026 08:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It has led to action by the team
  
  Read more

• Dates confirmed for Christmas tractor parade in Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry 2026

  08-10-2026 07:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The fund-raising event has become one of the most loved parts of the local festive season
  
  Read more

• The £3.8bn West Midlands fund backing major Coventry projects that's now open to developers

  08-10-2026 07:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Major Coventry projects, including Coventry Very Light Rail and Greenpower Park, are already receiving backing from the National Wealth Fund as part of the wider West Midlands investment programme. Mayor Richard Parker is now inviting private developers to bring forward schemes for support from the £3.8bn West Midlands Futures Fund.
  
  Read more

• Exhall mining disaster survivor honoured at new housing development

  08-10-2026 07:09 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The council says it preserves an important part of the area’s local mining heritage for future generations
  
  Read more

• New Coventry city centre games arcade takes step closer

  08-10-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It will be based in Broadgate
  
  Read more

• ‘Heartbroken’ Matt Grimes on Coventry City’s ‘incredible human being’

  08-10-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues skipper reveals Jake Bidwell's impressive reaction to missing out on Coventry City’s 25-man Premier League squad
  
  Read more

• Concerns over man sleeping outside Nuneaton Iceland store

  08-10-2026 06:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Some locals have reported feeling intimidated
  
  Read more

• Man 'viciously' attacked by thieves - as Coventry community rallies to support him

  08-10-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Christopher Nally, who has learning difficulties, was left 'too scared' to leave the house after the attack and was devastated by the loss of his bike. But the Coventry community rallied to help after hearing of his plight and a replacement bike has been donated
  
  Read more

• Coventry finance chief blames 'profiteering' for soaring children's care costs

  08-10-2026 06:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City Council forecasts an overall £3.8m underspend for 2026/27, despite a projected £4.2m overspend in Children's and Education Services, mainly driven by the costs of caring for children. Finance chief Cllr Richard Brown calls the children's care placement market 'broken' and accuses providers of 'profiteering'.
  
  Read more

• Action stepped up on dodgy Coventry shops under tough new powers on vapes and tobacco

  08-10-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The local authority says it is determined to reclaim local high streets from illicit traders as it acknowledged "huge" issue sometimes linked to organised crime
  
  Read more

• Busy road near Binley Woods closed by police after crash and 'large fuel spillage'

  08-10-2026 04:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Emergency services are the scene
  
  Read more

Follow @Coventry_UK_Nws on Twitter!