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Coventry man Anthony Russell charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley

Anthony Russell, who previously lived in Bell Green, has been charged by Durham Constabulary

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Man seriously injured after fire rips through Coventry house - everything we know so far

The fire started in a utility cupboard

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Coventry chip shop owner 'stranded abroad' as flights cancelled due to war in Iran

Mr Dhillon was due back to the city this week

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FOOTBALL - Luke Woolfenden reflects on 'different season' to what he expected after return to Coventry City side in Bristol City victory

The defender returned to the Coventry side as the Sky Blues claimed a 2-0 win away at Bristol City at Ashton Gate last weekend.

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Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch faces vote of no confidence

Nineteen year-old Coun George Finch, who was appointed to the top position at WCC last summer, is facing a vote of no confidence.

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Image issued of missing Coventry girl as police urge 'call 999'

She has not been seen since yesterday afternoon

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Council urges fly-tippers' sentences to be urgently reviewed in Coventry

Between April 2024 and March 2025, there were 6,428 reported incidents of fly-tipping in Coventry

The Coventry Observer

Local writing talent makes it onto the Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist

This year’s longlist includes Leamington-based author Kit de Waal for The Best of Everything and Warwick University alumna Rozie Kelly for Kingfisher.

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U-turn on major changes on roads around Coventry Building Society Arena

The plans were aimed at improving pedestrian access and safety around the area as well as putting the brakes on parking problems

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Solutions to traffic petition on major Coventry route met with opposition

Neighbours object to plans prompted by a petition calling for action

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The local school once rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted that's completely transformed

Smith's Wood Academy in Solihill has transformed from 'inadequate' in every area to 'expected standard' under the new Ofsted framework, with no other school in the country improving as much.

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The new project helping local mums separated from their babies

Coventry and Warwickshire councils have launched a one-year trial offering HOPE boxes to mothers whose babies cannot remain in their care due to safeguarding concerns. The initiative aims to improve the experience during an emotionally challenging time.

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21 death and funeral notices from Coventry this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Cocaine worth £3,000 found as man arrested in Coventry

Officers detained the man on Shirley Road

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Police issue statement after busy Coventry road closed following 'disorder'

It happened in Longford

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Coventry incident live as police cordon off busy city road near former pub

A section of the road is closed

The Coventry Observer

More child car seat check opportunities coming to Warwickshire

Warwickshire Road Safety Education, in partnership with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, is expanding its programme of child car seat check events.

The Coventry Observer

FOOTBALL - Coventry City boss Frank Lampard confirms injuries to Bobby Thomas and Jack Rudoni

Centre-back Thomas and attacking midfielder Rudoni have both picked up calf injuries.

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EastEnders star Max Bowden enjoys karaoke night at popular pub in Coventry

Bowden was spotted at the Town Wall Tavern on Bond Street

The Coventry Observer

Coventry triple-murderer suspected of attack which led to death of notorious Soham child-killer

Coventry triple-murderer Anthony Russell is suspected of the attack which led to the death of notorious child-killer Ian Huntley