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Police tackling gangs causing antisocial behaviour in Coventry area

They have been hanging around community spaces

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Ministers confirm ban on high caffeine energy drink sales to under 16s - NATIONAL NEWS

Shops, vending machines and websites in England will be barred from selling high caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16 from April 2027...

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Border Force Warns Young Holidaymakers Over Drug Smuggling Gangs

Officials are urging young Britons travelling abroad this summer to be on guard against criminal networks offering free trips in exchange for smuggling cannabis

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Hot cars, hot luggage: why where you store your medicines matters this summer

Britain's medicines regulator has issued a fresh warning this summer, telling the public that a sun soaked car, an overstuffed suitcase...

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'I've run Coventry Market stall for 17 years - on a bad day I get no customers at all'

Ian West has traded at Coventry Market for 17 years but says the city centre 'died' after COVID

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Coventry shop shut down for third time over illegal tobacco and vape sales

A Station Avenue convenience store has been forced to close for three months after magistrates ruled it had repeatedly sold illegal tobacco and vaping products.

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Coventry City Council raises awareness of honour based abuse support services

Coventry City Council has used a national awareness day to draw attention to the support available for people affected by honour based abuse (HBA)...

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Two Coventry area men deny involvement in plot to attack Pakistani dissidents at their homes

Two men with links to Coventry and Bedworth have denied taking part in a conspiracy to attack two Pakistani dissidents at their homes, the Old Bailey heard...

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National Express announce bus timetable changes for Coventry

Commuters have been warned of the change which comes into place this weekend

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£2million spent on refurbishing 'iconic' Coventry maisonettes

The improvements will help homes retain heat more effectively and help residents keep heating bills down

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'Disaster waiting to happen' as Belgrade Plaza car park closure ignored

Council says it wants to take over lease of Belgrade Plaza car park after NCP collapse

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Further arrest made over murder of Michael Ababio in Coventry

Police investigating the murder of Michael Ababio in Coventry have made another arrest.

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After two miscarriages we were overjoyed at pregnancy - then we got devastating news

Jack Taylor's son Oscar would have turned 10 this year. Tragically he was diagnosed with a rare disorder before he was even born. Now Jack has undertaken an incredible challenge to give back to the charity that helped his family through heartbreak

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Burnham Set to Back New North Sea Drilling as He Takes Over as Prime Minister - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham is expected to unveil plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea as one of his first acts as prime minister...

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How international students bring a huge economic boost to Coventry - especially one part

New figures show international students contribute more than £1 billion to Coventry's economy, with Coventry South recording the highest financial impact outside London — but warnings grow that Government immigration policy could cost the city dearly.

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All are welcome at Warwick Folk Festival

It has been awarded a bronze from the Live Events Access Charter - recognising the festival’s commitment to making it as accessible and inclusive as possible.

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Proud Coventry cheerleaders bring home titles from first-ever European Summit

Coventry Dynamite Cheerleading Club won two European titles and a fourth-place finish at the inaugural European Summit in Lisbon, Portugal

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Anger over lorries 'blocking pavements' near Coventry business park

People living near Allesley have been impacted by the issue for some time and say parents with pushchairs or people using wheelchairs are unable to get past

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Green light for 970 homes just outside Coventry as locals say 'resistance is futile'

The significant urban extension in Balsall Common would also see land provided for a primary school, additional car parking space for Berkswell Railway Station and public open space

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Burnham to Enter Downing Street on Monday as Britain's Seventh PM in a Decade - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham will be sworn in as prime minister on Monday, taking over from Sir Keir Starmer following an audience with King Charles.