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Burnham to Enter Downing Street on Monday as Britain's Seventh PM in a Decade - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham will be sworn in as prime minister on Monday, taking over from Sir Keir Starmer following an audience with King Charles.

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The Coventry Observer

Life-size dinosaurs to roam Coventry museum for family fun day

A Tyrannosaurus rex, baby dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures are coming to Coventry city centre later this month, joining Dippy the Diplodocus for a dino

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Police in summer holidays crackdown in the West Midlands amid gangs fears

Dispersal orders are in place in Birmingham city centre, Sutton Coldfield and Kings Heath to prevent large groups of young people gathering and causing anti-social behaviour as schools break up for the summer holidays

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The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry United to start season with midweek game against Grantham Town as 2026/27 fixtures released

The Northern Premier League released the fixtures for the 2026/27 season with Coventry to play in the NPL Midlands division.

Coventry Live - Coventry News

Police investigating Coventry murder make new arrest

It happened in Foleshill earlier this year

The Coventry Observer

Fundraiser launched as Warwickshire youngster fights rare form of blood cancer

She is currently in the ICU at Birmingham Children's Hospital, and will face five months of chemotherapy.

The Coventry Observer

Understanding how on demand printing works for marketplace sellers

The appeal of made-to-order goods offers local shoppers the chance to support independent makers and enjoy unique, customised items.

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Triple action plan to stop illegal parking by parents in Coventry street

Poor parking is blocking residents' drives, reducing visibility and creating safety hazards near a school

The Coventry Observer

£2.1 million investment transforms historic Tile Hill homes

Forty historic homes in Coventry have been transformed following the completion of a £2.1 million refurbishment programme.

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Concern grows for missing girl believed to be in Coventry

Chelsea was last seen at around 1pm on Wednesday

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Work to close two motorways near Coventry over the same weekend

Drivers have been told to allow time when making a journey with diversions in place

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry City sign defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt

The 22-year-old spent the summer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Switzerland and joins the Sky Blues for a reported £17.2million fee.

Coventry Live - Coventry News

Coventry man reunited with artwork stolen almost 30 years ago

The art teacher was still a student when the bowl was pinched as it was about to go on display

The Coventry Observer

IMF Cautions Andy Burnham Against Expanding Public Spending - NATIONAL NEWS

Fund tells incoming prime minister to prioritise deficit reduction over tax increases.

The Coventry Observer

Weight problems are keeping more than 600,000 Britons out of work, study finds - NATIONAL NEWS

New research from the University of York suggests that obesity is having a measurable effect on Britain's job market, with more than 600,000 people believed to

Coventry Live - Coventry News

Record number of arrests and calls double as England knocked out of World Cup

Things turned nasty in places

The Coventry Observer

Coventry primary school pupils explore future careers during inspiring Vocations Week

Children at a Coventry primary school explored careers ranging from policing and healthcare to engineering, music and publishing during a week designed to inspi

The Coventry Observer

Council flexes new powers to tackle housing offences

Following a report that a landlord had changed the locks to deny a tenant access to their home, officers from the Safer Housing and Communities service attended a home in Foleshill

The Coventry Observer

Visitors urged to spend a little more time with Rembrandt

Self-portrait wearing a Feathered Bonnet by the Dutch master can be seen at Upton House in south Warwickshire until November 8.

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More than three Coventry homes burgled every day - but crimes are falling

Police figures show charges were brought in just 6% of cases last year