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West Midlands offenders accessing drug and alcohol rehab on the rise
The number of offenders across the West Midlands entering drug and alcohol rehabilitation services is growing, according to the latest annual report from the region's Police and Crime Commissioner.
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The Christmas Village with light trail, ice rink and market just 20 minutes from Coventry
Warwick Castle is set to deliver its biggest Christmas season yet, with the return of its much-loved Festive Light Trail, the Christmas Village complete with open-air ice rink and Christmas market, and Santa Sleepovers for families wanting an immersive festive getaway.
The music's over for folk band after 50 years
Romany Pie will take to the stage for one last time at Kenilworth's Holiday Inn on November 5.
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How Coventry schools rank for truancy - with one at double the national average
Just seven schools in Coventry had unauthorised absence rates that were lower than the national average
Council leader pledges resident board for new housing developments across South Warwickshire
The leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council has committed to appointing residents to boards that will shape the future of major new housing developments, including Long Marston Airfield, in South Warwickshire.
Calls for councillors to undergo DBS and drugs tests 'if you've got nothing to hide'
A Warwickshire County Council member is pushing for all elected officials to undergo and publish criminal record DBS checks and drug tests, arguing they should be a basic requirement for those in positions of trust.
Tragedy as local teen dies after 10lbs tumour mistaken for hormone problems
Liberty York was told it was "highly unlikely" she had cancer after her symptoms were repeatedly mistaken for other conditions, including mastitis and an abscess, before a 10lbs angiosarcoma tumour was finally discovered.
The historic Coventry city centre pub that became student flats
The Penny Black pub on Greyfriars Lane was once a popular spot for locals, but it shut in 2010 and was converted into student accommodation
The village just outside Coventry where knitted traffic cops are slowing down dangerous drivers
Residents in Fillongley, Warwickshire, have knitted fake speed cameras and RAF mannequins dressed as traffic cops in a creative bid to slow down dangerous drivers, after 11 accidents in four years near a primary school
The forgotten story of the Coventry Weavers Riot - and how the city saved the life of one of its own
Thomas Burbury was sentenced to death for his part in the riot of 1831. But thanks to the people of Coventry, his sentence was commuted - and he went on to have an incredible life the other side of the world
Region's Rock Choir singers join fund-raising 24-hour music marathon at Coventry Cathedral
Rock Choir members from Coventry, Rugby and Leamington joined in the challenge to fund the Cathedral choir's tour of Malta
Not Walsgrave or Earlsdon - the Coventry suburb where house prices are rising fastest
One part of the city has seen a fall of more than 7% year on year - while house prices are rising in other parts of Coventry
Coventry man avoids jail after biting officer and racial abuse during arrest
Nathan Ellis, 44, was arrested after police were called to an incident in Coventry. He was placed in a spit hood after threatening and verbally abusing officers before biting PC Becirevic and making racial remarks
Drivers targeted in roads crackdown across Bedworth and Exhall
A total of six drivers were reported for offences
'Groundbreaking' Coventry VLR scheme has already won two awards - and it's not even complete yet
The Coventry Very Light Rail project has won the Innovation Impact Award at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA), just days after being named Team of the Year at the 2026 Global Light Rail Awards.
The new bin that will have a 'huge impact' on the fight against knife crime in Coventry
A new weapon surrender bin has been installed on Remembrance Road in Coventry's Willenhall area, outside The Hagard Community Centre, as part of efforts by West Midlands Police and the Violence Reduction Partnership to prevent knife crime and remove dangerous weapons from communities.
Old 'crazy golf' at Coventry's War Memorial park could be given new sporting future
Plans are awaiting approval
Johnsons Coaches joins forces with Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club
A HENLEY in Arden coach company has joined forces with Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club.
The 'landmark' moment for Coventry you may have missed this week
Construction is progressing on the £450m City Centre South project, with the first residential tower now rising above ground near Coventry Market and the former IKEA building
'Boxer for 12 years but nerves got the best of me - now coaching is my bigger buzz'
Karl Storey, 38, from Willenhall, Coventry, was a promising amateur boxer but stepped away from the sport after his dreams of going pro didn't materialise. He has since found a new passion coaching at Karl's Boxing Academy