Coventry Telegraph

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:45:59 +0000
Road closures warning today as Regency 10k event returns to Leamington Spa
A number of road closures are in place

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:07:39 +0000
Man 'barricaded' himself in Coventry home as 'threats to kill' made
Police were called to Riley Square in Bell Green

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0000
The notices being left on cars in Coventry city centre by police
Drivers have found the yellow slips on their cars after parking in the city centre

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Coventry is facing its most significant local election in decades – here's why
All 54 seats on the council are up for grabs in what could lead to a major political shake-up

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
City parking row erupts with calls for penalties over misuse of disabled spaces
A petition with 125 signatures has asked Coventry City Council to take action

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0000
Google Maps prank as two women stage collapse in Warwick street
Google Maps users spotted what appeared to be a disturbing scene on Priory Road in Warwick, but the images show a perfectly timed prank that has been hailed as genius on social media

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:09:00 +0000
First look at new Coventry 'public square' next to River Sherbourne development
It forms part of the wider ongoing regeneration works of the Burges Conservation Area

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:15:14 +0000
Smug Redcar dealer’s rap about ‘white and brown’ helps police jail him for 15 years
The lyrics of Clough's rap said: 'A run this town with white and brown / A got a mad little crack round'

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for hoax 999 calls claiming baby left on railway tracks in West Midlands
Shahid Khan, 31, and Zaynul Shaffi, 44, made 122 hoax emergency calls over 78 days, with Shaffi jailed for three years after claiming a baby had been left on train tracks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Coventry ranked one of the best UK cities for student nightlife
Researchers found the cheap price of a pint and the safety of Coventry's streets made it one of the best cities for a student-friendly night-out

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:29:06 +0000
Sky Blue Army fan pictures as CCFC take on Sheffield Wednesday
It's a crucial match that could see Coventry City return to the Premier League - and fans have turned out in force

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:13:50 +0000
Council warning to visitors at popular Coventry park
A temporary change is coming to War Memorial Park that visitors need to be aware of

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:01:57 +0000
Five dogs looking for new homes this National Pet Day
We've taken a look at dogs living locally who are in need of new homes

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:30:27 +0000
Pet abandonment crisis in West Midlands as RSPCA reports 493 incidents in a year
The RSPCA said a huge rise in mass abandonments - involving 10 or more animals at once - had partly fuelled the crisis, with rescue centres overwhelmed

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:23:49 +0000
Two teenagers killed in horror minibus crash on M1 near Rugby
Police were called to the collision just before junction 20 near Lutterworth at 1.33pm on Friday afternoon, April 10

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0000
National Express announce change to Coventry buses from April 20
The amount those caught without a valid ticket will have to pay is rising

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0000
Five new suspects added to West Midlands Police most wanted list
West Midlands Police have added five new suspects to their most wanted list as detectives appeal for public help

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exact date of Coventry 2026 local election, how to vote and when are the results
There's still time to register to go to a polling station or vote by post but the deadline is fast approaching

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0000
Colourful floats return to the streets of Coventry for annual Sikh festival Vaisakhi
Thousands of Sikhs will be parading through Foleshill on Sunday, April 26

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Change revealed for Coventry Costco amid 'weekend queues' anger
Some claimed to be stuck in traffic for an hour

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Residents in one of Coventry’s most prestigious streets lose fight over new home
Fears about the plans destroying the unique character of the street prompted 25 letters of objection to the city council

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0000
Residents say 10,000 homes will 'destroy' Warwickshire countryside near Shakespeare farm
Locals in uproar over plans near Mary Arden's Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon as they claim development will swamp historic property and shatter rural peace

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000
TikTok driving instructor clarifies roundabout rule drivers get wrong
A driving instructor has clarified roundabout signalling rules after motorists expressed frustration over common mistakes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:34:29 +0000
Dozens of fish boxes and pallets illegally dumped in Warwickshire
Waste was dumped at the junction of Gorsey Lane and Lichfield Road

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:51 +0000
Coventry candidates named for May 2026 local election battle
Three of the 11 parties in the election have put forward a candidate for every seat in a bid to gain total power over the city

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