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Burnham Jets Off on Holiday Just a Fortnight Into Premiership, Sparking Political Row - NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has left for an overseas family holiday barely two weeks after entering Downing Street, prompting sharp criticism.
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Three gunmen jailed after police find firearms in parked car
Last November, police found two shotguns and two handguns in a Vauxhall Corsa which was parked on a driveway in Wappenbury Road
Man charged after businesses targeted in spate of Coventry burglaries
It comes after a number of incidents across the last two months
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Man avoids jail for sending threatening emails to Reform UK MP Suella Braverman
Jagjivan Ram, 65, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act, having sent two messages to former home secretary Suella Braverman during the summer of 2024, including a reference to lynching which left her "very upset and disturbed"
ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze sign American forward Jaxson Ezman
The 23-year-old will begin his professional career with Blaze.
Five things you need to know ahead of new food waste collection roll out
It's just weeks until new bin collections are rolled out in Coventry
Callum Smith: Nuneaton man born without arms lives his dream as Team BRIT racing driver
Callum Smith, 23, from Nuneaton, has been driving with his feet since he was a child and has now joined Team BRIT — the world's first all-disabled competitive racing team
Regulators Crack Down on Spam Car Finance Claims Messages
UK regulators have stepped up action against companies suspected of sending millions of unwanted text messages about car finance compensation.
Hero paramedic saved dad's life in dramatic Birmingham Airport incident
A Hinckley father-of-three is alive today thanks to an off-duty paramedic who saved his life at Birmingham Airport after he suffered a cardiac arrest — a hero who was only there because the family's holiday flight was delayed.
Walk will remember those killed and injured on Warwickshire's roads
The walk, organised by the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, takes place at Hartshill Hayes Country Park on Wednesday August 5.
FOOTBALL - Coventry City complete signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth in club-record deal
Rushworth has completed a permanent switch to the Coventry Building Society Arena for a reported £22.5million fee with the keeper signing a five-year contract.
Coventry dad who dedicated his life to helping young people dies aged just 36
Simon Charles Rée founded the Bardsley Youth Project
The love story behind Lady Herbert's Garden – Coventry's antisocial behaviour hotspot
Lady Herbert's Garden is a small green space in the heart of Coventry city centre, built 100 years ago by Sir Alfred Herbert in memory of his wife Florence – but it has since become a hotspot for antisocial behaviour
TENNIS - Warwickshire men just miss out on title while women retain status in County Cup
The Bears fell a couple of points short of victory to finish as runners-up to Surrey who retained their title at Eastbourne in Sussex.
Burnham Signs Off on Early Release for PC Harper's Killers, Sparking Fury from Widow - NATIONAL NEWS
Andy Burnham has given the go-ahead for two of the men convicted in the killing of PC Andrew Harper to be freed from prison earlier than their original sentence
Robber who carried out ‘frenzied’ attack is jailed
“This was a frenzied attack and robbery which must have been terrifying for the victim"
'My life changed forever when my boss stabbed me - now I'm speaking out to end knife crime'
Hannah Pritchett, from Coventry, was just 18 when her boss attacked her. She was 'incredibly lucky' to survive - now this inspirational young woman is sharing her story to help stop knife crime
Eastern Green development: Changes approved including air source heat pumps
Coventry City Council has approved minor amendments to the Eastern Green housing development, including the installation of air source heat pumps in 491 homes by Redrow, as well as changes to industrial units at the 2,400-home Sustainable Urban Extension.
Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter
Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive it automatically this winter.
Construction begins on 50 new homes for homeless families in Coventry
The new development at Faseman Avenue will provide 50 homes, giving six more families a place to stay compared to the 44 homes currently available at Frank Walsh House