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How Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie Influenced British Cinema in 2026

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie have revolutionised British cinema in 2026. Find out how the collaboration between UK filmmakers and Aussie actors influenced new trends!

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Businesses in region braced for cost of war

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests subdued growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis.

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Police issue 999 appeal for missing Coventry girl

The Radford teen was reported missing on Wednesday

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Our sub-editor in the running for publishing deal with his debut novel Heathens

Max Hall is hoping readers will give his book a go and the votes which could help him land a £50,000 publishing deal.

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Almost 100 new Aldi jobs up for grabs including at these six Coventry stores

It includes full and part-time positions

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City boss Frank Lampard and forward Haji Wright nominated for Championship's monthly awards

Lampard has been nominated for the Championship manager of the month award. He previously won the prize in both October and November.

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Boxer Lewis Williams steps back into the fundraising ring for The Myton Hospices

Lewis Williams has signed up for a new challenge this year to raise another £20,000 for the charity close to his heart.

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Exact time 46mph winds to hit Coventry today

It comes as the weather is set to turn colder - and frostier

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Jobs lost as historic Coventry car firm goes into administration

HPL Prototypes has filed for administration with reports suggesting 65 roles are to be lost

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Ian Huntley funeral petition hits 40,000 as public funding sparks fury

Over 40,000 people have signed a petition to block public funding for the funeral of Ian Huntley, the Soham killer who died in hospital after a prison assault

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FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard challenges Coventry City players to adopt 'clinical mentality' ahead of Championship run-in

Coventry cruised to a 3-0 win against the Lilywhites at the Coventry Building Society Arena as Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Matt Grimes all found the net.

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Image issued in search for missing Coventry man as police urge 'please call 999'

He was last seen in the Wyken area

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Fed-up Coventry families make new playground plea as nearest is 20 minute walk away

They say it doesn't have to be a 'fancy' play area

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Seven new apartments to be built on 'eyesore' land in Coventry

Developer Ricky Dougall said the land in Lower Stoke is currently an 'eyesore'

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The mini roundabout in Coventry that drivers 'pile out on' and use as a 'cut through'

Locals say that there are 'persistent issues'

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City move eight points clear at top of table with Preston North End victory

Goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Matt Grimes, the latter scoring from the penalty spot, helped the Sky Blues to a sixth successive league victory.

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Careless smokers urged to stub out safely

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service dealt with 35-smoking-related fires in the county last year

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Coventry man accused of murdering Soham killer Ian Huntley appears in court

Anthony Russell has appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

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FOOTBALL - Coventry City to mark International Women's Day at Preston fixture

The Sky Blues host Preston tonight at the Coventry Building Society Arena with kick-off at 8pm.

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Why student life in Coventry is becoming more expensive

Coventry is still seen as one of the more affordable student cities in the UK.