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Police launch appeal after woman punched and headbutted in Coventry venue

Police would like to speak to the woman pictured in connection with the incident

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Latest on Lower Precinct Shopping Centre regeneration as new openings announced

Footfall is said to be up at the city centre shopping centre, which was sold to new owners last year

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West Midlands Fire Service chief's six-point funding plea to MPs

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer Simon Tuhill has warned MPs of the urgent need for more funding as his service faces six major threats including wildfires, flooding, e-bike battery fires and cyber attacks

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The Coventry Observer

The checks that can help used-car buyers avoid problems

Many buyers experience unexpected issues after a purchase, often because crucial checks were missed in advance.

The Coventry Observer

The Cotswolds’ most loved dogs take centre stage at Painswick Rococo Garden for a new DOG collection

DOG × Painswick Rococo Garden celebrates British craftsmanship, countryside adventures and the special bond between dogs and their humans.

The Coventry Observer

RUGBY UNION - Coventry produce second-half comeback to beat Ampthill

An early try from Tom Ball proved Coventry's only score of the first half as Harrison Dakin crossed twice for the visitors to leave Rae's side five points behind at the interval.

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Police update on boy, 14, arrested after 'heartbreaking' Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry City game

It took place during the game against Sunderland at the CBS Arena

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Huge shake-up for every Warwickshire council is back on - all you need to know

it will change the face of local government in Nuneaton and Bedworth, North Warwickshire, Rugby, Stratford, Leamington and Warwick

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Woman headbutted and punched inside Coventry city centre venue as CCTV issued

Police have turned to the public for help

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Solihull family home could become children's care home

A planning application has been submitted to turn a four-bedroom family home

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Frank Lampard praises impact of changes after Coventry City's win against Sunderland

Lampard brought Stephen Mfuni, Victor Torp, Yann Gboho and Taiwo Awoniyi into the starting XI for the game against the Black Cats at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

The Coventry Observer

Council uses new powers to protect private tenants in Coventry

Coventry City Council has used new enforcement powers, introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, to take action against landlords for breaches of tenancy law

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Major Coventry house blaze as firefighters tackle flames through the night

They are due to return again this morning to make sure there are no hotspots still burning

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West Midlands Police expands Raneem's Law domestic abuse support

Raneem's Law, which embeds independent domestic abuse specialists into West Midlands 999 control rooms, is now operating seven days a week

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham 'proud to support' journalism

In an article for Journalism Matters, the news industry’s annual campaign coordinated by the News Media Association, the Prime Minister said he was “proud to support this year's Journalism Matters campaign”

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West Midlands Police officer who said 'we might get air' before Coventry crash avoids jail

Former PC John Pithouse, 34, was captured on bodycam saying "we might even get air on this bridge if I'm lucky" moments before his police car caused a three-vehicle crash on Coventry's Stoney Stanton Road

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Coventry readers react as benefits bill nears £900m 'The system is broken'

Universal Credit and PIP payments in Coventry have more than doubled in five years, pushing the city's welfare bill close to £900million

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Warwickshire council leader claims children 'indoctrinated' by Pride displays in libraries

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has claimed that Pride displays near library entrances and children's sections risk 'indoctrinating' youngsters — but a council review found no evidence of inappropriate placement

The Coventry Observer

Next year's Two Castles Run already ready for the off

The Two Castles Run 2027 will take place on Sunday June 13 next year.

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Faces of two men wanted over serious allegations with links to Coventry and Warwickshire

Officers are hunting for Angus McFadyen and Laney Monagham in two separate appeals