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Artists opens their doors for Warwickshire Open Studios

Warwickshire Open Studios is taking place across the county from June 20 to July 5.

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Keir Starmer Faces Deepening Labour Revolt as 79 MPs Call for Him to Resign - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer is facing one of the most serious crises of his premiership after more than 70 Labour MPs publicly called for him to resign...

The Coventry Observer

Burglar brothers ransacked Coventry home to steal thousands of pounds in cash and gold jewellery

Two brothers who stole around £7,000 in gold jewellery and £1,300 in cash from a house in Bloomfield Avenue last August have been jailed

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Coventry’s 2026 local election results and what it means for Keir Starmer

We asked a Coventry University political expert to reflect on what Friday's local elections mean locally and nationally

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Tributes to former teacher among latest Coventry death and funeral notices

Christine Rees, a former teacher at Howes School, is among those remembered this week

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Coventry HMO application branded 'unlawful' after new planning rules take effect

The council said there wasn't enough evidence the HMO was running before strict planning rules came into force

The Coventry Observer

Nursing duo win award for setting up Warwickshire clinics for the homeless

Leah Kirkwood and Florence Jack Petter helped establish fortnightly clinics across the county that offered basic health checks, rather than people going to A&E

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Tributes to loved Coventry dad who died after cancer battle at just 65

Sergejs Serjogins ran Fun 4 U Bouncy Castles, which was based in Coventry

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Coventry MP says Keir Starmer has 'my full support'

Labour remains the biggest party on Coventry City Council after all-out local elections - but lost their majority

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Car hits tree in crash on A45 Dunchurch Highway as two people seriously injured

Crews were called to the A45 Dunchurch Highway

The Coventry Observer

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby thrash Worcester Warriors to seal third-place finish

Opoku-Fordjour scored the game's first try and touched down twice in the second period as Coventry crossed for eight tries at the Nick Newbold Stadium.

The Coventry Observer

How Coventry's digital economy is reshaping local spending habits

Coventry's relationship with money is changing.

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How your chosen candidates did in Coventry 2026 elections - full breakdown for every ward

It was a night that left overall power hanging in the balance - notably, six of the parties who were in the running did not win a single seat, including the Liberal Democrats

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Coventry Labour MP says 'we must do better' after 'disappointing' local elections

Mary Creagh has spoken out after Labour lost control of Coventry City Council

The Coventry Observer

Fourth man charged in connection with murder of Coventry teenager

Ismail Nabeel, 18, of Coventry, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the death of Michael Ababio, 18, who was stabbed near Foleshill Library on February 22

The Coventry Observer

Starmer Vows to “Reset” Government as Pressure Mounts Over Labour Losses - NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to “reset” his government and rebuild public confidence following Labour’s difficult local election results...

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Ian Huntley cremated in secret 'without funeral service or mourners'

Anthony Russell, from Coventry, has been charged with murdering Huntley

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Dramatic moment Abarth driver arrested after police chase in Coventry

A man has been taken into custody for questioning

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Parents warned as sweet packets found 'full of drugs' in Coventry car stop

Police have shared an image of the 'sweets'

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Mark Hateley warns Coventry City could end up like Leicester City if Sky Blues do not approach Premier League promotion with caution

Hateley began his professional career with the Sky Blues in 1978 and scored 34 goals in 112 appearances for Coventry in five seasons with the club.