Coventry news

• Man left with broken jaw after 'serious assault' outside Coventry city centre pub

  01-10-2026 11:44 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It happened outside the Down Town pub on the Burges
  
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• Huge pile of fly-tipping including asbestos dumped in Nuneaton

  02-10-2026 17:32 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There is now a hunt on for suspects caught on CCTV
  
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• Man named and charged with manslaughter of Nuneaton OAP

  02-10-2026 16:42 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  He is now due to appear at Warwick Crown Court
  
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• Sidiki Cherif's value soars after Coventry City transfer in huge boost for Doug King

  02-10-2026 16:38 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Coventry City striker's transfer value has increased according to statistical data carried out by the CIES Football Observatory
  
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• Images show place of worship plan for historic former Nuneaton social club

  02-10-2026 16:33 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Comedian and TV star Larry Grayson famously made his stage debut there
  
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• Nuneaton's famed dandelion fountain branded 'a mess' as councils in 'dispute'

  02-10-2026 15:47 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  At one stage it scooped the coveted best roundabout in the UK award
  
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• Jack Rudoni on best day of his life, injury agony, the Premier League and new England ambitions

  02-10-2026 15:21 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City feature from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner sat down for an exclusive chat with star midfielder Jack Rudoni
  
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• Fascinating forgotten pictures of Spon End from 1962 to 2015

  02-10-2026 15:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Spon End is the latest part of Coventry to star in one of our archive picture galleries
  
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• Coventry man avoids prison sentence after threatening stranger with knife near Greggs

  02-10-2026 15:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Brad Folan threatened Jiahui Zhang with a knife near Greggs in Coventry after Zhang refused to buy him food. Folan pleaded guilty and, after several months in custody on remand, was spared a prison sentence at Warwick Crown Court and placed on a Change Grow Live programme.
  
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• Solihull draft local plan 2043: nearly 22,000 new homes proposed amid green belt concerns

  02-10-2026 12:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Solihull Council's draft local plan proposes nearly 22,000 new homes by 2043, as the borough faces pressure to meet government housing targets while protecting its green belt
  
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• The Coventry streets shoplifters are targeting the most

  02-10-2026 12:11 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police stats show which streets are being targeted by shoplifters in recent months
  
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• Nuneaton needs 'better' fire cover after fire tragedy, council boss admits

  02-10-2026 10:15 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coun George Finch joins debate over removal of fire engine - but says Warwickshire County Council cannot afforrd it
  
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• Urgent freshers alert issued in Coventry amid concern over life-saving jab

  02-10-2026 08:59 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Medics say it is 'extremely concerning'
  
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• Fury as Nuneaton and Bedworth council shake-up delay branded a 'sham'

  02-10-2026 08:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Local Government Reform plans have been put on hold
  
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• Every street in Coventry hit by car thieves and burglars this week

  02-10-2026 08:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It includes the Arena Shopping Park
  
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• Stolen 1,000cc BMW bike 'hurtled down M6 at 140mph'

  02-10-2026 07:44 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  But the rider managed to escape police
  
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• Trader fears stall will not survive city works

  02-10-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amjad Hussain supports the Coventry revamp plans, but says sales have dropped 70%.
  
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• Major art show starts UK tour in Coventry

  02-10-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British Art Show 10 opens in Coventry, before heading around the UK on tour.
  
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• The mum who's spent 40 years making football mascots at home

  02-10-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Angela Hallam from Coventry has designed and fixed hundreds of mascots over her career.
  
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• Weekly quiz: What vehicle completed a 950-mile charity challenge?

  02-10-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a guest mayor for the day and community champions honoured at BBC awards.
  
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• Suspicion over use of Coventry outbuilding as councillors ask 'how can we be sure?'

  02-10-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There are fears the outbuilding will be sublet to a tenant as independent accommodation
  
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• Coventry city centre parking concerns as Belgrade Plaza car park remains closed

  02-10-2026 06:32 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A councillor has reported difficulties with evening parking and signage following the closure of Coventry's Belgrade Plaza car park, including older theatre visitors struggling to find somewhere they feel safe parking. The council is working to secure surrender of the lease so another operator can take over.
  
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• Female dog and seven puppies found tied to a tree in Warwickshire

  02-10-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Noodle and her seven puppies were found tied to a tree in Warwickshire — Dogs Trust Kenilworth stepped in to care for the family
  
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• The new student accommodation provider that's just launched in Coventry

  02-10-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Residium aims to combine Coventry student accommodation with everyday support, connection opportunities, and a growing range of events and services
  
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• Huge new Tesco distribution centre near Nuneaton delayed

  02-10-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The massive warehouse is on the Mountpark development
  
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• 'Back to square one' fears over future of Coventry Airport after major changes

  02-10-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The council is confident its new application broadening the use of the airport site is future-proof and a further rethink won't be needed
  
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• Twin HS2 viaducts completed after major works

  01-10-2026 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The huge structures span roads, rivers, railway lines and motorways.
  
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• The Coventry pub officially named one of the top places in England for a pint

  01-10-2026 17:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Congratulations to the Old Windmill - not only Coventry's oldest pub but also now officially one of the best places in England to enjoy a pint
  
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• 'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'

  01-10-2026 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.
  
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• Nuneaton house fire death: Chief fire officer answers questions over response

  01-10-2026 17:06 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Warwickshire chief fire officer Ben Brook has answered questions about the response to the fatal house fire on Amos Avenue, Nuneaton, on 21 September. He said that, in his professional opinion, only preventing the fire from starting could have saved the man who died.
  
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