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Coventry driver 'ran innocent man over after asking him if he sold drugs'

Niall Reynolds left the victim seriously injured in the early hours of April 27

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West Midlands Railway offers free travel for veterans and military personnel attending Remembrance services

Veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces will be able to travel free of charge on West Midlands Railway services to attend Remembrance events...

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Everyday Wardrobe Staples Worth Investing In

Building a wardrobe around a handful of these dependable pieces, instead of constantly replacing cheaper items that wear out, tends to save both money and hassle in the long run

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Region's business leaders feeling 'neither tricked nor treated' by Budget

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce gave a thumbs-up to a Budget which they say was designed not to spook firms just days before Halloween

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CCTV appeal after phone stolen from boy playing football in Coventry

Police said the incident happened near King William Street

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Jaguar Land Rover's huge factory plans given major boost

Jaguar Land Rover's plans to transform its Solihull factory ahead of Range Rover Electric production have moved a step closer

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Man hospitalised with serious injuries after attack in Coventry

He was assaulted on Cannon Hill Road

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Three cost of living payments worth £195 confirmed by Chancellor John Healey

Chancellor John Healey has confirmed three cost of living payments worth £195 for millions of households in the Autumn Budget 2026

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Coventry firms send message to Chancellor after Budget 'without shocks'

Some tax tinkering and an increase in minimum wage for adults is to increase, from £12.71 to £13.20, were the highlights of Chancellor John Healey's Budget.

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FOOTBALL - Bedworth United move into play-off places with home win against Long Eaton United

Goals from Charles Gordon, George Dunkley and Teddy Rowe sealed a comfortable win for the home side at The Oval.

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Coventry's benefits bill soars to nearly £900m as UK welfare reforms loom

Coventry's benefits bill has hit almost £894m, up 27% in two years, with Universal Credit and PIP driving costs as the TaxPayers' Alliance calls for a welfare shake-up ahead of expected Labour Government reforms

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Police find 100 plants at Coventry cannabis farm

Coventry Police’s Westwood Neighbourhood Team uncovered the plants while carrying out enquiries at an address in Torrington Avenue

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Rugby, racing and boxing: Where UK bettors look beyond football in 2026

There is plenty more on the sporting calendar, from jump racing at Warwick and Champ Rugby at the Nick Newbold Stadium to a heavyweight night in Cardiff before Christmas.

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby launch competition for young supporters to design new shirt for club mascot

Supporters aged from six to 16-years-old can submit designs using pencils, paints, felt-tips or digital.

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How to Turn a Garden Room into a Proper Workspace

Fast forward a few years, and a lot of them have quietly become full-time offices, studios and workshops.

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Coventry railway station Bay Platform hit with yet another three-month delay

The long-awaited Bay Platform at Coventry Railway Station has been hit with another delay, with work now pushed back by three months from December 2031 to March 2032.

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HMO plans unveiled for historic Coventry hotel

An application has been lodged to turn the Old Ball Hotel into a 12-bed HMO

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Budget Day 2026: What could be announced and what it means for your money - NATIONAL NEWS

From household bills and pensions to taxes, mortgages and support for local businesses, millions of people will be watching Westminster today as the Chancellor

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Police and fire service issue fireworks warning ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night

Students and residents across the West Midlands are being reminded of the dangers of firework misuse and the serious consequences of breaking the law.

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Urgent hunt for missing young girl with links to Coventry

Shyanne was last seen on Monday (October 26)