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Coventry City of Culture Trust trustees guilty of 'mismanagement' finds Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has concluded its investigation and found that the former trustees of Coventry City of Culture Trust failed to maintain effective oversight of the charity's finances, leaving a debt of over £1.5m to Coventry City Council.

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How Event Security Services Keep Guests, Staff and Venues Safe

A few hundred people moving through one entrance is nothing like a few hundred people spread across an office building. Density, timing and unfamiliarity with the space all raise the stakes at once.

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Coventry start date confirmed for food waste collection and what you need to know

The city council must introduce the new weekly food collection service in line with government legislation requiring all local authorities to do so

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'Incompetent' Coventry gang shot teenage boy in the head in botched murder plot

Mohammed Khan, Nicholas Buckley, Alyxander Fraser and Adam Bhayat were jailed at Warwick Crown Court

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FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard talks up Stephen Mfuni and delivers verdict on Coventry City loan departures

The Sky Blues signed the 18-year-old defender on loan from Manchester City late in the transfer window.

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Coventry taxi boss explains proposed fare increase and says it's not as much as you think

Major Gill has explained the proposed changes to Coventry taxi fares, saying the hackney carriage fare increase amounts to just 30p per journey amid rising costs for drivers

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Parents urged to get children's vaccines up to date as new school year gets under way

"Vaccinations save thousands of lives and prevent tens of thousands of hospital admissions every year."

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How White Wall Panels Can Brighten a Dark Bathroom

Turning the lights on at noon just to see what you're doing isn't ideal.

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Jockey 'couldn't believe it' after first professional win at Chepstow

Hope Regan, a 20-year-old professional apprentice jockey from Warwickshire, secured her first win riding Arnaz at Chepstow on August 9 after approximately 30 attempts

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City sign winger Yann Gboho from Toulouse

The 25-year-old becomes the 25th and final player in Coventry's Premier League squad with the deal agreed before the transfer deadline.

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The brutal murder of Coventry pub landlady that's still not been solved after 80 years

The body of Amy Davis was found in a bath at the Ring O'Bells pub in Hillfields, Coventry, on the morning of October 25, 1945 – and the case remains unsolved to this day

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Son of Coventry couple missing in Nepal pays tribute to dad and says there is 'always hope'

Bipin and Mala Patel are among those missing after flash floods in Nepal

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FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard wants Coventry City to play with bravery and not fear ahead of Manchester City trip

Lampard returns to one of his former clubs with the Sky Blues seeking a first win since promotion to the top flight after 25 years away.

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Farmers taking positive steps to support nature in Warwickshire

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust will support farmers across Warwickshire in taking practical action for nature, biodiversity and climate resilience.

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The tragic story of artist Simon Evans behind Coventry's Trigger sculpture

The life-size metal horse on Greyfriars Green has been a cherished part of Coventry life for decades – but how much do you know about Simon Evans, the artist who made it?

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Two senior Reform aides quit amid claims party broke foreign donor rules - NATIONAL NEWS

Two of Nigel Farage's closest advisers have left Reform UK, after claims the party broke election funding law by allowing an American company to pay for opinion

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Record farm closures fuel warnings over Britain's food security - NATIONAL NEWS

Farmers and food businesses in the region have added their voices to a stark new warning that Britain must prepare for the threat of food shortages...

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City youngsters join Evesham United on loan

The two players have joined the Robins on 28-day loans as both players look to gain experience in men's football at Step Three of non-league.

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Speeding driver admits killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in hit-and-run

Dolars Aleksanders pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Radford Road on June 14, 2024

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Killer driver wants to be sentenced via videolink as hearing date confirmed

Dolars Aleksanders has requested to appear via videolink when he is sentenced in November