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Reason police stopped hundreds of drivers in Waslgrave and Exhall this weekend

Officers were deployed across Coventry and Warwickshire

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Coventry city centre road closed from today for five months

Palmer Lane is out of bounds for both traffic and pedestrians

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry City make club-record £20million bid for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth

According to Sky Sports, the Sky Blues have submitted a bid worth £20m to Rushworth's parent club Brighton.

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The Coventry Observer

Britain's Debt Burden Nears £3 Trillion as Economists Warn of Growing Pressure on Public Finances - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain's national debt has risen faster than almost any other country in the world, according to new analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.

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Met Office exact date when 27C heat will hit Coventry this week

It comes amid a rainy start to the new week

The Coventry Observer

Criminal gangs continue to target rural Warwickshire

Despite the overall cost of crime to farmers in the region falling in 2025 there were worrying trends.

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West Midlands Police Acting Chief Constable warns 'crime can't continue to fall forever'

Latest figures show the region had a police officer headcount of 8,266 in March 2026, an increase from the 8,102 recorded in April 2024

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Lime e-bikes prove popular in West Midlands with 86% of users new to the scheme

The Lime e-bike scheme has proven popular across the West Midlands since launching in spring 2026, with the service now expanding from Birmingham and Coventry into Sandwell and Wolverhampton

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New road safety plan in Coventry branded 'joke' and 'money-making scheme'

Coventry City Council has unveiled a new Traffic Regulation Order to extend the 30mph speed limit on part of Coundon Wedge Drive, in conjunction with the Coundon Cycle Scheme

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Coventry teen who died after 'swallowing object could have been saved'

Natalia Cestaro died at University Hospital Coventry

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Coventry car wash fined for the second time after two men found 'working illegally'

Clean Car Centre Ltd was fined £120,000

The Coventry Observer

Businesses invited to unlock success at King’s Awards for Enterprise workshop

A dedicated workshop on how to apply for the The King's Awards for Enterprise takes place on June 19.

The Coventry Observer

West Midlands Ambulance Service celebrates volunteers

“Volunteers’ Week provides a wonderful opportunity to recognise and thank every one of our volunteers for their dedication, professionalism and compassion."

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Youngest man to run one end of the country to the other raises thousands for local charity

Samuel Attwell took ten days to get from the top of Ireland to the bottom

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Work begins on former Coventry supermarket petrol station

The Courthouse Green site has been unused for years

The Coventry Observer

Britain Honours D-Day Heroes on 82nd Anniversary of Normandy Landings - NATIONAL NEWS

Defence Secretary John Healey joined veterans, military personnel and members of the public in Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day...

The Coventry Observer

Government Faces Tough Questions as Defence Delays Threaten Britain's Military Readiness - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer's Government is facing growing criticism after a cross-party group of MPs warned that delays to a key defence spending plan are harming Britain

The Coventry Observer

Starmer Vows to Fight Any Labour Leadership Challenge as Pressure Mounts - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has told supporters he will stand and defend his position if a Labour leadership contest is triggered, amid growing speculation about his...

The Coventry Observer

'Undervalued' wildlife missing from celebratory banknote shortlist, says charity

“Gulls, badgers, rats and pigeons all divide opinion - but this would have been a great opportunity to discuss these fantastic animals."

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Olympic pool housing plan divides locals as some say 'these flats are needed'

Housing is the most likely option for Coventry's former Olympic swimming pool site after demolition was approved – and The Elephant leisure centre could also face the wrecking ball, according to former city council regeneration boss Jim O'Boyle