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Coventry man avoids prison sentence after threatening stranger with knife near Greggs
Brad Folan threatened Jiahui Zhang with a knife near Greggs in Coventry after Zhang refused to buy him food. Folan pleaded guilty and, after several months in custody on remand, was spared a prison sentence at Warwick Crown Court and placed on a Change Grow Live programme.
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Fascinating forgotten pictures of Spon End from 1962 to 2015
Spon End is the latest part of Coventry to star in one of our archive picture galleries
Home Gardening Trends and the Growth of Community Allotments
More individuals and families across the city are embracing growing their own food, exchanging ideas across generations, and weaving gardening into the fabric of daily routines.
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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name squad for first Matt Gallagher Cup game of season
The two clubs established the Matt Gallagher Cup last season to celebrate the life and legacy of a former player of both clubs.
Fair to showcase volunteering opportunities at Coventry’s historic attractions
The Coventry Heritage Volunteer Fair takes place on Saturday (October 3) at Coventry Transport Museum
Solihull draft local plan 2043: nearly 22,000 new homes proposed amid green belt concerns
Solihull Council's draft local plan proposes nearly 22,000 new homes by 2043, as the borough faces pressure to meet government housing targets while protecting its green belt
The Coventry streets shoplifters are targeting the most
Police stats show which streets are being targeted by shoplifters in recent months
FOOTBALL - Goalkeeper Oliver Dovin returns to Coventry City after injury setback
The Sweden international completed a deadline day move to the O's in search of regular game time.
Urgent freshers alert issued in Coventry amid concern over life-saving jab
Medics say it is 'extremely concerning'
Every street in Coventry hit by car thieves and burglars this week
It includes the Arena Shopping Park
Young carers turn their dreams into a musical
Seven young carers created and performed their own musical at the venue, turning their hopes, dreams and ambitions into original songs
Suspicion over use of Coventry outbuilding as councillors ask 'how can we be sure?'
There are fears the outbuilding will be sublet to a tenant as independent accommodation
Coventry city centre parking concerns as Belgrade Plaza car park remains closed
A councillor has reported difficulties with evening parking and signage following the closure of Coventry's Belgrade Plaza car park, including older theatre visitors struggling to find somewhere they feel safe parking. The council is working to secure surrender of the lease so another operator can t...
Female dog and seven puppies found tied to a tree in Warwickshire
Noodle and her seven puppies were found tied to a tree in Warwickshire — Dogs Trust Kenilworth stepped in to care for the family
'Back to square one' fears over future of Coventry Airport after major changes
The council is confident its new application broadening the use of the airport site is future-proof and a further rethink won't be needed
The new student accommodation provider that's just launched in Coventry
Residium aims to combine Coventry student accommodation with everyday support, connection opportunities, and a growing range of events and services
Days left to apply for community project founding
The Hill Group – the developer for the regeneration of City Centre South – is offering grants from its Coventry City Centre South Fund of up to £3,500 to support inspiring community initiatives
Nuneaton house fire death: Chief fire officer answers questions over response
Warwickshire chief fire officer Ben Brook has answered questions about the response to the fatal house fire on Amos Avenue, Nuneaton, on 21 September. He said that, in his professional opinion, only preventing the fire from starting could have saved the man who died.
Spon End and Hillfields drugs swoops as teenager charged
A 30-year-old man was also arrested
FOOTBALL - Pat Nevin admits Coventry City face 'huge but not impossible' task in quest for Premier League survival
The former Chelsea and Scotland star turned pundit fears for all three newly-promoted teams this season, including the Sky Blues.