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Annual procession keeps spirit of Godiva alive

Pru Porretta MBE, Coventry’s very own Lady Godiva, led the annual Dame Goodyvers Day procession

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Huge HS2 bridge operation completed over M42

Engineers have completed a major milestone on HS2 in the West Midlands after lifting the final enormous viaduct spans into place above the M42.

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Birmingham Airport flights delayed after NATS technical issue

A NATS technical issue at Prestwick restricted Scottish airspace capacity, delaying some Birmingham Airport flights on September 21. Passengers travelling to Ireland and Scotland are advised to check with their airline.

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Inside grotty flat linked to gang behind Coventry shotgun attack

One of the gang members had been living at Mercia House in Lower Precinct

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Ex Bedworth teacher who worked at Coventry school accused of sex offences

He is now due to appear in court

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Coventry's huge regeneration scheme City Centre South launches new Skills Centre

The council says the construction training hub will ensure local people can play a direct role in delivering the residential and commercial transformation of the city

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What is Peppercorn Ground Rent and How Does It Work?

Peppercorn ground rent is a term that frequently appears in discussions about leasehold property, but its meaning is not always immediately apparent.

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby let 16-point lead slip in opening day defeat at newly-promoted Rotherham Titans

The visitors ran in four first-half tries at Clifton Lane as Sam Maunder dotted down twice while Tom Bacon and Jordon Poole also touched down.

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Major moment for HS2 as M42 viaduct span completed

The M42 reopened at around 4am as planned after HS2 lifted the last of six viaduct spans over the motorway at Water Orton. Further construction remains, with another motorway closure scheduled for 23–26 October.

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Meat thief who swiped £400 haul jailed after repeatedly targeting Coventry Sainsburys

Bethany Carrie was jailed at Coventry Magistrates' Court

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ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze beat Dundee Stars in Elite League opener after Challenge Cup defeat

Blaze scored twice in the final five minutes to secure victory in their regular season opener at Dundee Ice Arena.

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Dozens of flights cancelled after fresh UK air traffic control failure - NATIONAL NEWS

Dozens of flights have been cancelled and scores more delayed after another technical problem hit the UK’s air traffic control system.

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The day King Daudi Chwa II of Buganda came to Coventry and bought a Standard Motor car

King Daudi Chwa II of Buganda was so impressed by the Standard Motor Company that he ordered a car shipped over 6,000 miles back to Uganda

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FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard felt Coventry City players 'delivered in all senses' to secure Nottingham Forest victory

A second-half goal from Jay Dasilva at the City Ground earned the Sky Blues a maiden victory in the Premier League following four straight defeats.

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'Multiple vehicles seizures' in police, immigration and DVLA Coventry sting

Court action awaits some

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Hundreds of drivers still waiting for verdict on Warwickshire pothole claims

Warwickshire County Council received 861 claims in 2025/26, against 397 in 2024/25 - an increase of 117 per cent.

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Specialist courts for rape and sexual offence cases to be introduced - NATIONAL NEWS

Specialist courtrooms dedicated to rape and other serious sexual offence cases are to be introduced across England and Wales over the next two years.

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Nuneaton brothel owner Yuan Chen jailed for two years after red ribbon gave game away

Yuan Chen was jailed for two years after he was caught running a brothel and controlling prostitution for gain at an Arbury Road property in Nuneaton

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New dad 'ready to go to court' over £170 parking ticket dispute saying 'I am right'

Matthew Bartlett, 28, from Solihull, has been issued a £170 demand after allegedly failing to pay for a parking space in Salford, Greater Manchester

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Foreign national households received record £11.9bn in Universal Credit, figures show - NATIONAL NEWS

£7.7bn in payments went to jobless foreign nationals last year, government figures show.