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Can Coventry City Beat the Drop? What the Premier League Odds Suggest

Coventry City's return to the Premier League has already delivered sharp contrasts.

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Sharp rise in Ketamine use in Coventry prompts new awareness campaign

The campaign, called It’s ‘K’ to Talk, has been launched in response to figures which show an 80 per cent rise in people accessing local support for Ketamine from March 2025

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BBC documentary 'Wildfire - A Warning From the Midlands' screened tonight

The programme looks at the wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands.

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FENCING - Coventry-based wheelchair fencer targets place at 2028 Paralympics

The Coventry star missed much of the past year with a blood clot and had to adapt his training but returned to action on home soil.

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Halloween drivers warned over £1,000 fines as motorists urged to check costumes before getting behind the wheel

MOTORISTS heading to Halloween parties are being warned that masks, bulky costumes and novelty footwear could land them in trouble with the law if they interfer

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Coventry takeaway had 'mouldy food behind fridge and food at dangerous temperatures'

Shawarma King on Far Gosford Street received a three-star hygiene rating from Coventry City Council

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Water Orton homes: 54 new homes approved on former school site despite local opposition

Councillors have reluctantly approved 54 new homes on the former Water Orton Primary School site, despite significant local opposition centred on traffic issues, parking provision and the absence of affordable housing — an area already grappling with the impact of HS2 construction.

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Plans for indoor market revamp move forward

External improvements are on the way for the Grade II listed building after a commitment to invest at least £1.25million

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HALLOWEEN - Check out the 50kg pumpkin created by Cadbury World's expert chocolatiers in Bournville

The spooktacular Halloween showstopper will be the centrepiece of the half-term celebrations.

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make nine changes for Doncaster Knights trip

Coventry held on to beat Blackheath in their last outing as Alex Rae's side secured a third successive victory.

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Coventry Market traders reveal the reality of empty days and second jobs saying 'it stinks'

Traders have blamed the City Centre South project and the lasting impact of COVID-19

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Solihull council worker admits upskirting and voyeurism after wife's discovery

Richard Clay, 41, a Solihull Council worker, used hidden cameras to film up women's skirts and record unsuspecting victims inside their homes – he was caught after his wife discovered an SD card containing the footage

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'Vast amount of scepticism' over major extension at former HMO in Coventry

Planners say there are safeguards in place if the enlarged home reverts to its previous use as a HMO

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Banks face possible £2bn tax increase as Chancellor considers Budget changes - NATIONAL NEWS

BRITAIN'S banks could face billions of pounds in additional taxes under proposals reportedly being considered by Chancellor John Healey ahead of this month's...

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BOXING - Coventry's Callum Singh wants more after Midlands title win

Promoter Scott Murray and Jon Pegg have joined forces to bring another big fight night to Coventry on Friday, November 6.

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Coventry's Black History Month events get underway

Coventry City Council is inviting residents to take part in a programme of free activities, including family-friendly events, live entertainment, culture, creativity and thought-provoking discussions

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Lidl wins planning permission for new Warwick store despite Tesco and Co-op objections

Lidl has secured planning permission for a new supermarket in Warwick district, overcoming objections from rival chains Tesco and Co-op for the out-of-town development south of Warwick and Leamington Spa.

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Coventry picked as priority area for proposed youth jobs scheme

Coventry is among 80 council areas prioritised for a proposed Community Jobs Fund that could support up to 54,000 young people into paid work.

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Far Gosford Street's 'ridiculous' barber shop issue as council vows crackdown

Coventry Council's enforcement chief has raised concerns about Far Gosford Street, where 14 to 15 barber shops have opened – calling it 'ridiculous' and suggesting the council needs a plan of action to improve local high streets

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The Sky Blues legend facing 'cruel' disease and how his son is 'filling his life with happiness and love'

Jimmy Holmes played more than 140 games for Coventry - as well as playing for Ireland and Spurs