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Councillors publish allowances
Michael Green 03/07A FULL list of expenses claimed by Coventry city councillors was published this week. Hot on the heels of the scandal surrounding MPs expenses, the ...»
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City has more than 60 confirmed swine flu cases
Luke Hamer 03/07
THE number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the city rocketed to more than 60 this week.
And the sudden rise has coincided with ...»
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Police issue new CCTV images of station attack suspects
Michael Green 03/07
DETECTIVES hunting attackers who kicked a man unconscious at Birmingham's New Street station released new CCTV images this week of the suspects.
Detectives from British ...»
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New chief constable on the beat in Coventry
Michael Green 03/07THE new chief constable of West Midlands Police takes to the streets of Coventry this weekend. Chris Sims took on the role of chief constable ...»
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Japanese police offer record reward to find Lindsay's killer
Michael Green 03/07
JAPANESE police hunting the killer of Lindsay Ann Hawker have offered a record reward in the hope of catching her killer.
The 22-year-old teacher was ...»
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Taxi drivers protest over number of cabs in city
Michael Green 03/07
HUNDREDS of taxi drivers brought chaos to the city's ring road this week by staging a 'go slow' protest.
Around 400 cabs crawled around the ...»
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Market traders rally against listed building status
Luke Hamer 02/07PRESSURE was mounting this week on English Heritage to reverse its decision to make Coventry Market a grade II listed building. Market traders and city ...»
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Coventry Fun Run - Picture Special
Michael Green 01/07
THOUSANDS of runners took part in Sunday's Coventry Fun Run, raising thousands more for city good causes.
The annual fun run, which has raised £1.2 ...»
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Police issue festival booze warning
Michael Green 01/07POLICE have pledged to crackdown on alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour at this weekend's Godiva Festival. Alcohol can no longer be brought into War Memorial Park for ...»
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Fresh fears over Jag jobs
Michael Green 01/07FRESH fears over the future of Jaguar jobs in the city emerged this week with the news Tata Motors has lost a record £280 million ...»
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Son faces retrial over fatal house fire
Court Reporter 01/07A JURY has failed to agree whether Simon Sheen was a loving son who tried to save his mother from a house fire - or ...»
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Friends get ready for the Coventry Fun Run
Lianne Ryan 01/07
FRIENDS who admit rarely running to catch a bus have been inspired to take part in Sunday's Coventry Fun Run.
Andrew Hales and Rebecca Butler ...»
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City pupil has swine flu
Luke Hamer 01/07A CITY school remains open despite one of its pupils contracting swine flu. Holbrooks Primary School became the first school in Coventry to be affected ...»
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86-year-old returns to daughter's care
Lianne Ryan 26/06A DEVOTED daughter has been reunited with her elderly mum after winning the right to care for her at home. Rosalind Figg has been battling ...»
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Bishop twins loo to help flush away poverty
Lianne Ryan 29/06
THE Bishop of Coventry has twinned his loo with one in Burundi to help 'flush' away poverty.
The Right Reverend Christopher Cocksworth has become one ...»
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Coventry Market listed, much to council's anger
Luke Hamer 30/06A LEADING city councillor has blasted the decision to protect Coventry Indoor Market from demolition - forcing a rethink of the city's £1 billion redevelopment. ...»
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Teenagers attacked and robbed in city park
Michael Green 26/06TEENAGERS were attacked and robbed in a city park. Five friends - 15 and 16-year-olds - were walking through Longford Park when two Asian youths ...»
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Uni team makes motor racing history
Michael Green 25/06
JENSON Button failed to secure a famous win in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, but Brands Hatch witnessed a historic victory on Saturday by ...»
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Mattu honoured by Punjabi association
Michael Green 24/06HEART specialist Dr Raj Mattu was honoured this week by the city's Punjabi Writers Association. Dr Mattu endured a seven year battle to clear his ...»
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Man shot at house in Aldermans Green
Michael Green 24/06A MAN who was shot at a hpuse in Alderman's Green on Tuesday remains in a stable condition in hospital. The 29-year-old was found by ...»
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Swine flu case forces hospital to close ward
Luke Hamer 24/06A WARD at University Hospital has been closed after a member of staff was diagnosed with swine flu. University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ...»
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City actor takes to the air in multi-million pound Peter Pan production
Lianne Ryan 19/06
A CITY actor is flying high after landing a starring role in a new production of Peter Pan in London.
David Poyner has taken the ...»
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Campaigners celebrate phone mast victory
Lianne Ryan 22/06CAMPAIGNERS have won a battle to stop a 50 foot mobile phone mast being built near a city pub. Mobile phone giant Vodafone put forward ...»
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Bin blockade frustrates city mum
Lianne Ryan 23/06
A CITY mum fears she has become the victim of a 'rubbish' joke - after she complained to binmen about bins blocking her drive.
Emma ...»
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Council refuses to let resident tidy up dump
Lianne Ryan 24/06
A FATHER and daughter who want to transform a patch of wasteland in Foleshill have fallen foul of city council planners.
The patch of land ...»
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Ricoh praised after Take That success
Lianne Ryan 18/06MORE top acts could be heading to Coventry following the success of Take That's three-day stint at the Ricoh Arena. Over 114,000 fans flocked to ...»
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Plaza opens in city centre
Michael Green 17/06
THE Belgrade Plaza has officially opened.
The £1 million public square next to the Belgrade Theatre has taken a year and a half to complete, ...»
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City prisoners on the run
Tristan Harris 17/06TWO CONVICTS from Coventry, including one serving time for murder and manslaughter, have absconded from an open prison. Nicolas Cole, 32, is white, 5ft 8ins ...»
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City charity wins Queen's Award
Lianne Ryan 17/06A CITY charity which helps vulnerable Asian women has been honoured with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The Sahil Project has received the prestigious ...»
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News - 03/07
Councillors publish allowances»
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News - 03/07
City has more than 60 confirmed swine flu cases»
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Letters - 01/07
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Letters - 01/07
Editor's Comment»
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News - 03/07
Police issue new CCTV images of station attack suspects»
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News - 03/07
New chief constable on the beat in Coventry»
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News - 03/07
Japanese police offer record reward to find Lindsay's killer»
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News - 03/07
Taxi drivers protest over number of cabs in city»
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Ents - 01/07
Film Review - Year One (12A)»
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Ents - 01/07
Lake spins the decks at Careys»
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Ents - 01/07
Byrd brings drum and bass to The Kasbah»
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Ents - 01/07
Firefalldown promote debut single in city»
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Ents - 01/07
War of the sexes rages at the Belgrade»
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News - 02/07
Market traders rally against listed building status»
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News - 01/07
Coventry Fun Run - Picture Special»
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News - 01/07
Police issue festival booze warning»
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Sport - 30/06
CYCLING - Tandem joy for Ives»
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Sport - 30/06
ICE HOCKEY - Hard man join Blaze»
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Sport - 30/06
ATHLETICS - World Youth Championships for Rowena»
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Sport - 30/06
FOOTBALL - Club honoured for showing the way»