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Long Live the Local - Coventry North West MP calls on Government to help pubs get back on their feet after lockdown

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2021

REVEALED: PM sets out four-step plan to end lockdown

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2021

Charity appeals for donations to help Coventry families with disabled children during the pandemic

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2021

Coventry's finance boss says Government should fund most of the authority's 4.9 per cent council tax rise

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2021

Ambitious 'Arts for Life' plan for Coventry's Albany Theatre to go before council

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2021

Coventry doctor who swapped scrubs for decks praised by health secretary for 'lifting people's spirits'

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2021

Impact of Covid led to £33.3million overspend by Coventry City Council

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2021

Coventry schoolchildren's lockdown letters to cheer up care home residents

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Coventry's Megan 'delighted' to be back at St Gregory's Catholic School as interim head

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Coventry's seventh Covid test centre opens

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2021

West Midlands Police thank the 'Blue Line Stitchers' for creating 5,000 kit bags for officers

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2021

Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre sets £40k fund-raising target to mark 40 years of support

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29^th Jan, 2021

VIDEO - In Touch - the moving film telling Coventry's lockdown stories

NEWS 31^st Jan, 2021

Coventry third best in the West Midlands for new businesses as region hits a new high

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28^th Jan, 2021

Tourism boss reminds Coventry and Warwickshire residents to 'discover their doorstep'

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 27^th Jan, 2021

Coventry University virologist: 'Worldwide effort needed to tackle global pandemic'

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2021

Joy for staff and residents as Herald Lodge becomes first Coventry care home for 'in house' Oxford vaccines

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2021

Coventry residents warned 'don't drop your guard' in fight against Coronavirus

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

Myton Hospice's thanks to Coventry and Warwickshire residents after 'overwhelming' response to appeal

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21^st Jan, 2021

MUSIC MATTERS - Sometimessean's 'mesmerising' The Drifter and Nigel Meffen has a bite at a new novel

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2021

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire and its NHS staff to be recognised for its 'incredible' Covid-19 work

NEWS 17^th Jan, 2021

Housebuilder Persimmon's £1,000 cash boost for Coventry Hospital Radio

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2021

Four more Covid test centres to open in Coventry giving the city Lateral Flow capacity of 7,500-a-day

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2021

New variant 'responsible for surge' as Coventry's Covid rate is highest since mass testing

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 8^th Jan, 2021

Coventry University's education expert on remote learning, lockdown assessments and the best way forward

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Warning to Coventry residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

'Government should have closed nurseries as well as schools' - Coventry MP

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5^th Jan, 2021

#ThanksKids - Awards celebrate youngsters in Coventry and Warwickshire who went above and beyond in 2020

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

Residents at Bedworth retirement village among the first in the area to get Covid-19 vaccine

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

2020 Review - We reveal Coventry's best-read stories over the past 12 months

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2021

Proceeds of crime cash available for West Midlands community groups to dip into

NEWS 22^nd Dec, 2020

More shopworkers being attacked in the West Midlands during the pandemic

NEWS 25^th Dec, 2020

'A time for sharing and reaching out' - Christmas message from the Lord Mayor of Coventry

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

'Together we can build a brighter future' - Christmas message from Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana

NEWS 25^th Dec, 2020

'Proud of Coventry’s resilience and residents’ compassion' - Christmas message from MP Taiwo Owatemi

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

Coventry Foodbank and other city charities get £5,000 boost from Co-operative Society

NEWS 22^nd Dec, 2020

Carols from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School pupils spread festive cheer to Coventry's elderly

NEWS

21^st Dec, 2020

Pre-Christmas surprise sees Coventry keyworker and Manchester United superfan get 'Old Trafford in his own home'

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19^th Dec, 2020

Crews at Coventry Fire Station collecting toys for children spending Christmas in hospital

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18^th Dec, 2020

Festive fun at Coventry's Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School raises £3,000

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2020

Find out the Balsall Common streets Father Christmas is heading to, thanks to the Lions Club

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2020

City firm Optilan provides £2,000 boost for Coventry's Shine A Light Support Serivces' Christmas appeal

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2020

Cheylesmore Food Hub launches appeal for donations

NEWS 14^th Dec, 2020

Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign results in £1.3m Covid grant for Coventry families this winter

NEWS 14^th Dec, 2020

Unions tackle West Midlands Mayor over help for culture and arts sectors

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2020

Coventry Lord Mayor launches fund-raising page to help domestic abuse victims

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

United effort to help rough sleepers across the West Midlands this festive season

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2020

Businesses urged to look after their employees' mental health following Covid-19 pandemic

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

Coventry residents urged to take part in first ever national Christingle service

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2020

Coventry bus fares to be frozen for 2021

NEWS 3^rd Dec, 2020

#OurCovHeroes: 21 everyday heroes recognised for acts of kindness in Covid-19 crisis

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2020

Coventry Job Shop still open for those seeking work

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2020

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner: 'We need £3.6m to cope with domestic abuse surge'

NEWS 20^th Nov, 2020

Coventry's Shine a Light charity launches appeal for 100 gifts for children with cancer this Christmas

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2020

£3,000 campaign launched to fund 'Yesterday's Diary' anthology of Coventry lockdown stories

NEWS 15^th Nov, 2020

Public transport users advised of changes to Coventry bus services

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2020

Coventry announced as one of the 66 areas to be part of Government's mass Covid testing roll out

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2020

Coventry Council leader's rallying call for residents and businesses to help city 'return to better times'

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2020

Coventry's RISING Global Peace Forum to go ahead online because of lockdown

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4^th Nov, 2020

Coventry Boys and Girls Club delivered 150 free meals during half-term to ensure young people did not go hungry

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2020

Vintage Christmas Sleigh Rides, Santa Tea Experience and virtual Father Christmas messages at Coventry Transport Museum

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2020

Marcus Rashford inspired scheme launched to provide free meals for Coventry children who need them over half-term

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2020

Tougher restrictions on the way as Coventry's Covid infection rate rise sees it put in Tier 2

NEWS 16^th Oct, 2020

Coventry South MP calls on Government to impose 'circuit breaker' lockdown to stop the spread of the virus

NEWS

13^th Oct, 2020

'Own Your Space' - Coventry teenagers create their own video to get the Covid message across

NEWS

12^th Oct, 2020

Coventry Music Museum - hit hard during the Coronavirus pandemic - receives £15,800 grant to help safeguard its future

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2020

Live theatre returns to Coventry's Belgrade with the spooky Dr Blood's Old Travelling Show

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2020

Journalism Matters Week: How our trusted news is making a difference where you live

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2020

More services on offer at Coventry's libraries

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2020

Six 'exceptionally gifted' Coventry students given bursaries to study at Cambridge University

NEWS 4^th Oct, 2020

Coventry family hold Memory Walk to honour Sukhdev and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2020

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Long Live the Local - Coventry North West MP calls on Government to help pubs get back on their feet after lockdown

REVEALED: PM sets out four-step plan to end lockdown

Charity appeals for donations to help Coventry families with disabled children during the pandemic

Coventry's finance boss says Government should fund most of the authority's 4.9 per cent council tax rise

Ambitious 'Arts for Life' plan for Coventry's Albany Theatre to go before council

Coventry doctor who swapped scrubs for decks praised by health secretary for 'lifting people's spirits'

Impact of Covid led to £33.3million overspend by Coventry City Council

Coventry schoolchildren's lockdown letters to cheer up care home residents

Coventry's Megan 'delighted' to be back at St Gregory's Catholic School as interim head

Coventry's seventh Covid test centre opens

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

West Midlands Police thank the 'Blue Line Stitchers' for creating 5,000 kit bags for officers

Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre sets £40k fund-raising target to mark 40 years of support

VIDEO - In Touch - the moving film telling Coventry's lockdown stories

Coventry third best in the West Midlands for new businesses as region hits a new high

Tourism boss reminds Coventry and Warwickshire residents to 'discover their doorstep'

Coventry University virologist: 'Worldwide effort needed to tackle global pandemic'

Joy for staff and residents as Herald Lodge becomes first Coventry care home for 'in house' Oxford vaccines

Coventry residents warned 'don't drop your guard' in fight against Coronavirus

Myton Hospice's thanks to Coventry and Warwickshire residents after 'overwhelming' response to appeal

MUSIC MATTERS - Sometimessean's 'mesmerising' The Drifter and Nigel Meffen has a bite at a new novel

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire and its NHS staff to be recognised for its 'incredible' Covid-19 work

Housebuilder Persimmon's £1,000 cash boost for Coventry Hospital Radio

Four more Covid test centres to open in Coventry giving the city Lateral Flow capacity of 7,500-a-day

New variant 'responsible for surge' as Coventry's Covid rate is highest since mass testing

Coventry University's education expert on remote learning, lockdown assessments and the best way forward

Warning to Coventry residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts

'Government should have closed nurseries as well as schools' - Coventry MP

#ThanksKids - Awards celebrate youngsters in Coventry and Warwickshire who went above and beyond in 2020

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

Residents at Bedworth retirement village among the first in the area to get Covid-19 vaccine

2020 Review - We reveal Coventry's best-read stories over the past 12 months

Proceeds of crime cash available for West Midlands community groups to dip into

More shopworkers being attacked in the West Midlands during the pandemic

'A time for sharing and reaching out' - Christmas message from the Lord Mayor of Coventry

'Together we can build a brighter future' - Christmas message from Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana

'Proud of Coventry’s resilience and residents’ compassion' - Christmas message from MP Taiwo Owatemi

Coventry Foodbank and other city charities get £5,000 boost from Co-operative Society

Carols from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School pupils spread festive cheer to Coventry's elderly

Pre-Christmas surprise sees Coventry keyworker and Manchester United superfan get 'Old Trafford in his own home'

Crews at Coventry Fire Station collecting toys for children spending Christmas in hospital

Festive fun at Coventry's Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School raises £3,000

Find out the Balsall Common streets Father Christmas is heading to, thanks to the Lions Club

City firm Optilan provides £2,000 boost for Coventry's Shine A Light Support Serivces' Christmas appeal

Cheylesmore Food Hub launches appeal for donations

Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign results in £1.3m Covid grant for Coventry families this winter

Unions tackle West Midlands Mayor over help for culture and arts sectors

Coventry Lord Mayor launches fund-raising page to help domestic abuse victims

United effort to help rough sleepers across the West Midlands this festive season

Businesses urged to look after their employees' mental health following Covid-19 pandemic

Coventry residents urged to take part in first ever national Christingle service

Coventry bus fares to be frozen for 2021

#OurCovHeroes: 21 everyday heroes recognised for acts of kindness in Covid-19 crisis

Coventry Job Shop still open for those seeking work

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner: 'We need £3.6m to cope with domestic abuse surge'

Coventry's Shine a Light charity launches appeal for 100 gifts for children with cancer this Christmas

£3,000 campaign launched to fund 'Yesterday's Diary' anthology of Coventry lockdown stories

Public transport users advised of changes to Coventry bus services

Coventry announced as one of the 66 areas to be part of Government's mass Covid testing roll out

Coventry Council leader's rallying call for residents and businesses to help city 'return to better times'

Coventry's RISING Global Peace Forum to go ahead online because of lockdown

Coventry Boys and Girls Club delivered 150 free meals during half-term to ensure young people did not go hungry

Vintage Christmas Sleigh Rides, Santa Tea Experience and virtual Father Christmas messages at Coventry Transport Museum

Marcus Rashford inspired scheme launched to provide free meals for Coventry children who need them over half-term

Tougher restrictions on the way as Coventry's Covid infection rate rise sees it put in Tier 2

Coventry South MP calls on Government to impose 'circuit breaker' lockdown to stop the spread of the virus

'Own Your Space' - Coventry teenagers create their own video to get the Covid message across

Coventry Music Museum - hit hard during the Coronavirus pandemic - receives £15,800 grant to help safeguard its future

Live theatre returns to Coventry's Belgrade with the spooky Dr Blood's Old Travelling Show

Journalism Matters Week: How our trusted news is making a difference where you live

More services on offer at Coventry's libraries

Six 'exceptionally gifted' Coventry students given bursaries to study at Cambridge University

Coventry family hold Memory Walk to honour Sukhdev and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society

Coventry technology firm in groundbreaking trial to transport vital NHS supplies via drone