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Suspect arrested within minutes of motorbike theft

A suspected thief was arrested within five minutes of a 999 call reporting a motorbike being stolen in Coventry

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Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know

UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City boss Frank Lampard nominated for Championship manager of the month award

Lampard guided the Sky Blues to three wins and three draws last month as Coventry clinched promotion to the Premier League as champions.

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Police Numbers Fall by More Than 1,300 in England and Wales - NATIONAL NEWS

Police officer numbers across England and Wales have fallen by more than 1,300 over the past year, according to the latest Home Office figures, sparking concern

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Amazon launches Britain’s first drone delivery service as parcels begin dropping into gardens - NATIONAL NEWS

Amazon has launched Britain’s first drone parcel delivery service, bringing futuristic airborne shopping...

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Coventry Airport final flights confirmed as countdown begins on permanent closure

Coventry Airport will close permanently on June 11, 2026, with all flights ending on May 9 as the site makes room for the Green Power Park regeneration project

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What Is Hantavirus? Rare Rodent Borne Infection Behind Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has Left Three Dead - NATIONAL NEWS

Health officials across several countries are racing to trace passengers from a cruise ship linked to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare infectious disease that

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Event to celebrate legacy of man who first translated Bible into everyday English

The Rugby Christadelphians are hosting a public presentation to mark the anniversary of William Tyndale’s English New Testament which, 500 years ago, laid the foundation for the Bible as we know it

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The incredible turn out for Coventry City FC's historic promotion day confirmed

It was one of the biggest celebrations in the history of the city

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Coventry Local Elections LIVE as city faces most significant polling day in decades

All 54 seats on Coventry City Council are being contested for the first time since 2004

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City goalkeeper Carl Rushworth wins trio of prizes at club's end-of-season awards night

The 24-year-old picked up the player of the season, young player of the season and players' player of the season prizes.

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Foster carers urgently needed in Warwickshire

A series of community events will take place across the county to mark Foster Care Fortnight, running from May 11 to 24.

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Tributes to Coventry dad with 'vibrancy you could not ignore'

Paul Seymour trained people for many years at Capitol Gym in Longford

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Update on new pub restaurant and HMO plan for The Grapes in Coventry

The once much-loved Radford pub has stood empty since it closed in May 2019.

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M&S update on major expansion plan at Coventry's Arena Park Shopping Centre

It will see the creation of dozens of new jobs

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Residents' 'urgent' call for action on Coventry road rejected as council says 'no problem'

Traffic officers responded to a petition of 145 signatures asking for something to be done about speeding and parking problems

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: The ultimate guide to candidates, new wards, and how to vote

Polls open today in the crucial elections

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Coventry election candidates: How we'd deal with crime and antisocial behaviour in one part of city

Representatives of all the parties fighting for seats on the council outlined their plans for dealing with local issues blighting the community

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Coventry Local Elections 2026: Full list of accepted photo ID for voting

Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations – here is every accepted form of voter ID you can use

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Nearly 1.5 million migrants claimed Universal Credit last year, figures show - NATIONAL NEWS

Almost 1.5 million migrants claimed Universal Credit last year, according to official figures that are set to pile fresh pressure on Labour over welfare and imm