Coventry news

• Warwickshire parent's car seized while doing the school run

  11-09-2026 09:19 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Officers were on patrol this week when they stopped the driver
  
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• Frank Lampard issues team news update as Coventry City set for double boost

  11-09-2026 10:32 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Sky Blues face Brighton at the CBS Arena this weekend and will have two new signings available to them
  
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• Much-loved Coventry restaurant named best of its kind in the region

  11-09-2026 10:10 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Earlsdon venue has won consecutive awards
  
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• Local mum wins £66,000 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 for just 19p in BOTB competition

  11-09-2026 08:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A Warwickshire mum was left in tears after winning a £66,000 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 in an online BOTB competition that cost her just 19p to enter — and she's now deciding whether to keep the luxury SUV or take the cash.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover job losses are 'devastating' for Coventry, says MP

  11-09-2026 07:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Zarah Sultana spoke about the impact of the JLR job cuts locally
  
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• Kenilworth A46 'Bridge to Nowhere' could cost up to £80m, councillor confirms

  11-09-2026 07:01 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The A46 'Bridge to Nowhere' at Stoneleigh Junction near Kenilworth could cost up to £80m – more than double the original £38m estimate – as Warwickshire County Council's Reform UK transport councillor Stephen Shaw confirmed the figure and made no apology for disclosing it
  
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• Coventry kebab shop once again recognised as one of the best in the country

  11-09-2026 07:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Congratulations to Istanbul which has once again been shortlisted in the British Kebab Awards
  
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• Reform confirms plans to solve Nuneaton and Bedworth's HMO 'problems'

  11-09-2026 06:39 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  There are areas of 'high density'
  
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• New Coventry heatwave action plan savaged as Reform UK denies climate emergency

  11-09-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry's Reform leader compared the Greens and Labour to kids' character Chicken Licken over new proposals to deal with extremely hot temperatures
  
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• I thought I just had a bad hangover - then I almost died from sepsis

  11-09-2026 06:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Elle Black, 21, was in her first year of university when she almost died from sepsis after a night out watching Six Nations rugby with friends
  
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• 'Vigilante' concerns raised as George Finch confirms public HMO register plans

  11-09-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  He said that locals have asked them to take the action but some councillors warned it could lead to vigilantism
  
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• Ex-West Midlands Police sergeant arranged prostitute session on work phone

  11-09-2026 06:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Christopher Parry would have been sacked for gross misconduct had he not already resigned from West Midlands Police
  
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• Frank Lampard explains 'exciting' Yann Gboho's role and how close he is to debut

  10-09-2026 18:06 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard on how latest signing is settling in at Ryton
  
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• Five men deny operating rural meth lab

  10-09-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All five accused are remanded in custody ahead of a trial.
  
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• You can now be jailed for going in this Coventry city centre car park

  10-09-2026 17:12 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Belgrade Plaza car park became a den for drug use, drug dealing, littering, trespassing, and street drinking
  
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• Coventry bus gate fines hit £680k in six months — Greyfriars Road tops £542k

  10-09-2026 16:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City Council has published figures showing it collected £680,414 in bus gate fines during the first half of 2026, with the controversial Greyfriars Road gate accounting for £542,229 of that total.
  
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• Mexicans accused of running meth lab near Nuneaton say they were working as chef and builder

  10-09-2026 16:31 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  All five have appeared in court
  
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• Spice Girls reveal surprise 'for first time ever' but fans not happy

  10-09-2026 16:29 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The group posted a cryptic video on Instagram as fans suspected a new tour announcement
  
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• Gabby Logan describes how she once adopted Jimmy Hill's dog and 'loved' living in Coventry

  10-09-2026 16:10 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The veteran presenter shared her memories of living in Coventry as a child
  
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• Brighton injury news as Fabian Hurzeler 'hopeful' on double return to face Coventry City

  10-09-2026 15:52 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Opposition injury news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues prepare to entertain Brighton at the CBS Arena on Sunday
  
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• Coventry man's memories of 9/11 - 25 years after terror attack that changed the world

  10-09-2026 15:18 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  George Watley was living in New York at the time and described the 'sheer panic' moments after the planes hit the Twin Towers
  
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• Hospital still busy as critical incident stood down

  10-09-2026 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A critical incident was delcared at UHCW on Wednesday after a high demand for emergency care.
  
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• New hospital statement after 'critical incident' declared in Coventry

  10-09-2026 13:56 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  A new statement has been issued after a critical incident was declared yesterday due to pressure on A&E
  
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• Jamie Allen baby on 'mind-blowing' Coventry City highlight and 'surprise' search for new club

  10-09-2026 13:52 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Coventry City feature from CoventryLive as Jamie Allen opens up on his very different relationships with Mark Robins and Frank Lampard, the highs and lows of his Sky Blues career and disappointment of still being out of work
  
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• Coventry council warns of financial challenges to services despite cash surplus

  10-09-2026 12:54 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The council avoided a predicted overspend but says there are huge pressures, particularly in adult social care
  
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• Stratford-upon-Avon named among best places to live for schools and theatre

  10-09-2026 12:53 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Warwickshire market town is renowned as Shakespeare's birthplace and is popular with families and tourists alike
  
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• Drug dealer about to 'leave the game behind' was caught with cocaine worth hundreds of pounds

  10-09-2026 12:53 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Vishal Vinod was involved in running the 'Coco Line'
  
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• Council set to bid for fire-damaged pub at auction despite 'black hole' warning

  10-09-2026 12:45 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  The Grade-II listed Three Tuns on High Street, Alcester, has been left derelict since it was ravaged by fire in 2021 and Stratford-on-Avon District Council is now set to buy the property at auction despite unknown restoration costs
  
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• Nuneaton and Bedworth food waste collection delayed - the reasons why

  10-09-2026 12:13 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  It was due to start next month
  
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• 'High risk' offender arrested at Warrington prison gates

  10-09-2026 11:46 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Peter Hawke was arrested at the gates of HMP Risley on the day of his release and has now been jailed for a further six years
  
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