Coventry news

• Police want to speak to this boy after Warwickshire train knifepoint robbery

  20-08-2026 13:12 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Officers say he may have information which can help them
  
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• Road closures and new left-turn ban you need to be aware of this week in Coventry

  23-08-2026 18:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The changes have been implemented due to cycleway works
  
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• The new city-wide strategy aiming to give Cov kids the Best Start in Life

  23-08-2026 17:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry has launched its 'Bold Start, Bright Futures' programme, a wide-ranging early intervention initiative aimed at giving every child the best possible start in life
  
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• A444 in Nuneaton closed amid 'concerns for man on bridge'

  23-08-2026 17:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police were called to the A444 earlier today (August 23)
  
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• 'Disastrous' grey belt housing plans between Coventry and Solihull anger Balsall Common

  23-08-2026 16:24 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A recently updated green belt assessment listing 72 potential 'grey belt' sites has been published, though Solihull Council has been quick to emphasise that not every site will necessarily go on to be developed
  
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• Warning over scam targeting car sellers in Warwickshire as people told to 'watch out'

  23-08-2026 16:11 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Scammers posing as genuine car buyers are targeting private sellers across Warwickshire
  
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• Warwickshire's 'ritual killing' and the detective who never gave up the hunt for a murderer

  23-08-2026 15:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  On a cold, mist shrouded February evening, the 74-year-old was found on the slopes of Meon Hill, in the rural, isolated parish of Upper Quinton, Warwickshire
  
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• Game of Thrones favourite and new Gladiators star among giants coming to the West Midlands

  23-08-2026 14:51 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Hafthor Björnsson and Tom Stoltman will be heading to the Utilita Arena
  
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• Teenage e-bike rider seriously injured in crash at busy Coventry junction

  23-08-2026 14:29 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  He was found injured on Fletchamstead Highway
  
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• Coventry takeaway with two-star rating had 'dripping grease and dirty chopping boards'

  23-08-2026 13:37 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Cleanliness issues were identifed at Chilli and Spice on Ringwood Highway
  
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• Coventry City Council could invest £1m in gigafactory site as cabinet told 'right thing to do'

  23-08-2026 13:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a proposed £1m investment for a new planning application at GreenPower Park, a key West Midlands site earmarked for advanced manufacturing, electric vehicle and battery-related industries.
  
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• Faces of Spice Lounge gang who 'attacked man at Coventry takeaway after night partying'

  23-08-2026 12:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  CCTV captured the violent attack at Spice Lounge in Hillfields
  
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• 'We moved to Nuneaton from London and opened a business - now the locals are like family'

  23-08-2026 12:35 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Secret Spice Grillz is so popular they are struggling to keep up with demand
  
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• Coventry crime stats in full and how the city shed its reputation as 'UK's most dangerous'

  23-08-2026 12:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A look at the latest Coventry crime statistics shows the city's crime rate has fallen significantly – but it remains in the top third of the most dangerous areas in the UK
  
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• Wayne Rooney identifies Coventry City's biggest Premier League danger after Arsenal defeat

  23-08-2026 11:40 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City face Hull City next in the Premier League and must respond to their defeat to Arsenal
  
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• Faces of four people missing across Coventry and Warwickshire

  23-08-2026 11:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Urgent appeals have been issued for information about missing Jeffrey, Roy, Brian and Malahki
  
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• Planning decision on HMO proposal that would double size of Coventry house

  23-08-2026 08:58 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The applicants wanted to turn the suburban semi into a HMO for eight people but planned extensions on the property did not meet quality standards
  
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• New addition to Coventry retail park after IKEA, Skydome and West Orchards sites 'ruled out'

  23-08-2026 08:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  New PureGym fitness facility set to open at the former Barnardo's site near Coventry Train Station
  
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• The dog that's waited 134 days for a forever home and has 'so much love' to give

  23-08-2026 07:15 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Smokie, an 11-year-old Akita, has been in Dogs Trust Kenilworth's care for over four months – the charity is hoping to find her a loving forever home soon
  
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• Every bus service change in Coventry, Nuneaton and wider Warwickshire you need to know

  23-08-2026 07:10 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The changes come into force on the Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• Coventry City make move for Man City teenager aiming to be next John Stones

  23-08-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City are in the market to improve their defence following their opening Premier League defeat against Arsenal and have made a step in the right direction for a Manchester City ace
  
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• Coventry man 'fascinated by school uniforms' messaged girls on Kik and ChatU

  23-08-2026 06:20 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Kevin Woods was spared jail at Warwick Crown Court
  
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• Coventry residents urge council to 'save business park' over E.ON site housing plans

  23-08-2026 06:02 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A petition has been launched to 'save Westwood Business Park' as residents oppose proposed housing plans for the former E.ON headquarters site
  
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• Ex Nuneaton Para battling MND prepares for 'one more poignant jump'

  23-08-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The former member of the Parachute Regiment has Motor Neurone Disease but is preparing to take to the skies one last time with his daughter
  
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• Anger over new left-hand turn ban in Coventry as readers ask 'who comes up with these ideas'

  22-08-2026 18:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry Live readers have shared strong opinions on Coventry City Council's plans for a new left-turn ban at Chace Avenue, part of the London Road Cycleway Scheme.
  
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• 'We can't sleep or use our gardens' claim locals over severe A444 noise

  22-08-2026 17:18 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  They say it is 'polluting' their neighbourhood
  
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• First glimpse at huge new games arcade in Coventry city centre

  22-08-2026 17:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It is due to open in Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Broadgate
  
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• New map shows every piece of land council needs to buy for major Nuneaton road project

  22-08-2026 17:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It has to be approved by the Secretary of State for Transport
  
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• Coventry City Centre South developer says Hertford House was 'difficult one' to demolish

  22-08-2026 16:08 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The multimillion-pound City Centre South regeneration project is in full swing with a large section of Coventry city centre now demolished, cleared for an entire new neighbourhood of shops, entertainment, food outlets and almost 1,600 homes.
  
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• The real-life Coventry treasure-hunter who met a tragic end and named iconic local pub

  22-08-2026 15:44 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Nugget was named after the owner returned from a trip across the world during the 1800s
  
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