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Violent domestic abuser tried to run over ex-partner

Aaron Matthew Wright, 39, previously of Donegal Close in Coventry, pleaded guilty to criminal damage, intentional strangulation, dangerous driving, assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour

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Exact hour snow to hit Coventry tomorrow as Met Office warns of disruption

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Coventry and Warwickshire

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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby end three-game losing run with victory against Richmond

The home side ran in eight tries as Allan Ferrie crossed twice while Jack Reeves, Josh Barton, Morgan Adderly-Jones, Api Bavadra, David Opoku-Fordjour and Morgan Strong all dotted down.

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Inquest opens into Birmingham Airport plane crash that killed two men

Arian Abbasi, 36, a pilot from London, and his passenger, 39-year-old interior designer Mustafa Qays Obadey, died when their Cirrus SR20 came down near Blackstone Edge on February 3

The Coventry Observer

ICE HOCKEY - Coventry Blaze hammer Dundee Stars before late Sheffield Steelers defeat

Blaze romped to a 6-2 win against Dundee at the Skydome Arena as Adam Robbins netted twice for the home side.

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Warwickshire Police Chief Constable to stand down after two decades in policing

Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith has announced his decision to pursue new opportunities after nearly 24 years in policing

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Met Office issues new 14-HOUR snow alert for Coventry

It comes into force in less than 24 hours

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Rugby council elections in May 2026 to go ahead following legal challenge

Steve Reed has withdrawn his decision to postpone elections across 30 councils following legal advice after Reform UK mounted a court challenge to the delay

The Coventry Observer

How Mobile Slot-Style Games Are Shaping UK Leisure

Leisure time in the UK has shifted from clearly defined periods to short, intermittent stretches between everyday tasks.

The Coventry Observer

What Coventry Fans Do Online Once the Final Whistle Blows

The Coventry Building Society Arena is now empty.

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard praises 'clinical' Coventry City after Middlesbrough victory

A hat-trick from Haji Wright inspired the Sky Blues to victory with Riley McGree on target for the visitors at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

The Coventry Observer

Starmer in fresh U-turn as local elections for 4.6 million go ahead after legal threat and mounting backlash - NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has performed yet another dramatic U-turn by restoring local elections for 4.6 million voters, scrapping plans to delay the ballots

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New Met Office weather map shows when hours of snow will hit Coventry

The band of wintry weather is just hours away

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Every word from police after ANOTHER arson attack at Coventry's Allesley Hotel

Police and firefighters were called to the scene

The Coventry Observer

Street brawl in Coventry sparks police appeal

Police were called to Albert Street in the city centre shortly after 5am on February 1 when a group of men started fighting

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Coventry woman who loved Dubai 'high life' used drug money to buy Rolex watch and designer clothes

Adele Parsons was a 'key participant in serious criminality' who handled criminal cash to buy designer clothes and a Rolex

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Tributes to grandma with 'infectious laugh' among this week's death and funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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The striking change set to greet anyone who passes Coventry Building Society Arena

Currently the area is covered in graffiti

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Haji Wright hat-trick moves Coventry City top of the table with victory against promotion rivals Middlesbrough

Wright opened the scoring with an instinctive finish and completed his treble with a second-half brace either side of Riley McGree's strike for Boro at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

The Coventry Observer

Council Tax in Coventry to rise by less than expected

Improved government funding has paved the way for the council's smallest tax rise and biggest services investment in years