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UK's Illicit Cigarette Market Hits Record High as Criminal Gangs Expand Operations - NATIONAL NEWS

Almost half of all cigarettes consumed in the UK last year were either smuggled, counterfeit or purchased abroad, according to new analysis that suggests...

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Coventry bomb discovery live after locals evacuated

A 100m cordon was thrown around the area

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37 people, one dog and 340 tonnes of sand: How Coventry rallied after WWII bomb found

The update comes as the city has been told to brace for a controlled explosion

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MOTORSPORT - Coventry's Blake Angliss shows fight to secure top-five finishes at Oulton Park in British GT Championship

The Coventry driver narrowly missed out on a podium finish in both races, driving with teammate Revie Lake for Mahiki Racing in a loan car at Oulton Park.

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Unexploded WWII bomb found in Coventry

A controlled detonation will take place at Sandy Lane Business Park in Radford today (Wednesday June 3)

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How online slot mechanics have changed under UK regulation

The structural rules governing how online slot games function in the UK have shifted considerably over the past few years.

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Coventry told to 'prepare for loud noise' as bomb set to be detonated

Army bomb disposal experts will carry it out this afternoon

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Coventry house where 'mini-explosion' took place was used as cannabis farm' say police

Police, firefighters and National Grid were called to the scene in Hollis Road

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Army and police move in to handle unexploded Coventry WW2 bomb - all the pictures from the scene

It was discovered during construction work in Coventry

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Police issue new statement after 'man with knives' seen near Coventry nursery

He was arrested following an incident at the Park Edge Family Hub in Bell Green

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Crystal Palace cool interest in Coventry City boss Frank Lampard as Eagles open manager talks

According to Sky Sports News, Palace have opened talks with Lens boss Pierre Sage to replace outgoing boss Oliver Glasner.

The Coventry Observer

Fifth arrest made in connection with murder of Coventry teenager

A 24-year-old man was arrested from an address in Hillfields on Monday (June 1) on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

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West Midlands Police Chief denies 'two-tier' policing claims after Henry Nowak murder

Acting Chief Constable Scott Green said West Midlands Police strives to police 'without fear or favour' following the murder of Henry Nowak, for which Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life

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Coventry bomb alert: Evacuated resident says 'we laughed at first then realised it was serious'

One resident said they initially laughed when police knocked telling them to evacuate because 'it was so strange'

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Moment fire crews swarm Coventry house after 'mini explosion'

They were called to Hollis Road in the early hours of this morning

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Coventry house fire as smoke fills main city road

There was a total of seven fire appliances in Clifford Bridge Road

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Coventry bomb alert in pictures as business park sealed off

Police and bomb squad experts in camouflage are at the scene

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard hails Coventry City captain Matt Grimes as the 'brain' of the team but feared midfielder would not join club

Grimes became Lampard's first signing as Sky Blues boss in January 2025 as the midfielder's mid-season arrival sparked a significant upturn in form.

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Coventry bomb alert: Police statement in full as cordon remains in place

A large cordon remains in place

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Warning as 39mph winds to hit Coventry today after hail and thunder storm

Heavy downpours drenched our area late yesterday afternoon