Coventry news

• Solar eclipse West Midlands: Use your postcode to plan your viewing

  12-08-2026 11:37 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The most significant solar eclipse of this century will be visible across the entire UK on Wednesday – use our postcode tool to find the exact best time to safely view the astronomical event from your West Midlands location.
  
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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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• Drifting smoke from huge Coventry wildfire forced road closure as ten acres damaged

  12-08-2026 11:23 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Police are now reviewing CCTV footage in the area
  
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• The ten things you need to know about the Solar Eclipse 2026 in Coventry tonight

  12-08-2026 11:21 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It will be quite the moment
  
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• Stratford asylum seeker hotel is one of 13 to shut, UK government confirms

  12-08-2026 10:28 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Grosvenor Hotel in Stratford is now reopen to guests
  
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• Coventry City confirm Gustavo Hamer transfer as midfielder makes 'dream' return to Sky Blues

  12-08-2026 09:51 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The attacking midfielder is set for another spell with Coventry City, back in the Premier League
  
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• Met Office's verdict on your chance of seeing the Solar Eclipse clearly in Coventry tonight

  12-08-2026 09:24 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The major moment takes place later today
  
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• Coventry City transfer news LIVE: Mudryk boost, £9m target asks to leave, Stansfield 'interest'

  12-08-2026 09:20 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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• Major wildfire at Coventry park as thick smoke fills the air

  12-08-2026 08:54 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Drones were used as part of the operation to stop the flames from spreading further
  
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• Mini arsonists spark fire near A444 in Nuneaton which raged for hours

  12-08-2026 08:26 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Fire crews say youths were seen running away from the area
  
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• Dozens of vehicles seized in car cruising sting which hit streets in Coventry

  12-08-2026 08:09 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A special team targeted illegal street racers
  
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• Nuneaton Carnival 2026 - new procession route, road closures, 'quiet zone' and timings

  12-08-2026 07:36 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It takes place this Sunday (August 16)
  
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• Huge new games arcade set to open in heart of Coventry city centre

  12-08-2026 07:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There are other venues across the country
  
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