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NEWS 4th Jan, 2025

Charity band night returning to Coventry in support of Acorns 
NEWS 23rd Dec, 2024

FREE bus travel across Coventry and the West Midlands is back - all-day on New Year's Day
NEWS 16th Dec, 2024

Drivers are twice as likely to be breathalysed this Christmas 
NEWS 12th Dec, 2024

The Tree Sancturary in Coventry saw 200 trees planted 
NEWS 11th Dec, 2024

Funding for keeping warm across West Midlands this winter 
NEWS 5th Dec, 2024

Coventry residents urged to check carbon monoxide alarms 
NEWS 4th Dec, 2024

£11.8million awarded to community organisations in seven months 
NEWS 25th Nov, 2024

Coventry's Santa sleigh is open for Christmas 
NEWS 23rd Nov, 2024

Coventry support worker named finalist in Great British Care Awards 
NEWS 7th Nov, 2024

Inspiring Balsall Common couple awarded top honours for work helping bereaved parents
NEWS 4th Nov, 2024

Residents in Coventry and Nuneaton called to donate Christmas advent calendars 
NEWS 3rd Nov, 2024

PCC invested in young people after £150,000 funding 
NEWS 1st Nov, 2024

£75k funding available for West Midlands charities 
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2024

West Midlands professionals receive training to reduce male violence
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2024

Two Coventry businesses shortlisted for £1million prize 
NEWS 21st Oct, 2024

West Midlands Investment Zone announced £14.5million funding 
NEWS 14th Oct, 2024

Community projects received £300,000 to boost quality of life for West Midlands residents
NEWS 12th Sep, 2024

Deadline for community grant is tomorrow
NEWS 21st Aug, 2024

Police donated seized food nappies and clothing to charity
NEWS 14th Aug, 2024

Residents who have accessed autism support invited to survey services
NEWS 14th Aug, 2024

New fund launched to empower women and girls 
NEWS 13th Aug, 2024

Woman jailed for helping boyfriend flee country after murdering man
NEWS 26th Jul, 2024

McDonalds re-opens after a re-design
NEWS 15th Jul, 2024

Coventry volunteer nominated for award
NEWS 11th Jul, 2024

Firefighters recognised for fundraising efforts
NEWS 8th Jul, 2024

Jazz and blues festival coming to Coventry for first time in 40 years
NEWS 5th Jul, 2024

£135million logistics development coming to Coventry
NEWS 3rd Jul, 2024

Warwickshire libraries launched a what's on guide 
NEWS 3rd Jul, 2024

West Midlands distributed £11.8million through Commonwealth legacy fund
NEWS 14th Jun, 2024

Five Coventrians recognised in Kings Birthday Honours 
NEWS 10th Jun, 2024

Balsall Common nature trail officially opens 
NEWS 5th Jun, 2024

Coventry allotments awarded over £18,000 in funding 
NEWS 3rd Jun, 2024

House of Lords have praised Coventry and Warwickshire efforts 
NEWS 16th May, 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner reveals plans to tackle crime 
NEWS 2nd May, 2024

Over 150 guns taken off West Midlands streets last year 
NEWS 1st May, 2024

West Midlands new Lord-Lieutenant appointed by The King
NEWS 18th Apr, 2024

New shop opening in Coventry includes huge giveaway 
NEWS 14th Apr, 2024

Coventry's Godiva festival's new sponsor makes event more sustainable  
NEWS 14th Apr, 2024

Nominations for local volunteering heroes closes next week 
NEWS 6th Apr, 2024

HIPPO Hooray! - Coventry based superbike racer sponsored by Midlands firm
NEWS 4th Apr, 2024

Green Power Plan to bring 6000 jobs to Coventry
NEWS 2nd Apr, 2024

Youth hub opened in Coventry by St Basils
NEWS 3rd Apr, 2024

Student escapes Sudan war to start masters in Warwickshire
NEWS 29th Mar, 2024

Coventry flooring company celebrates 60th anniversary
NEWS 28th Mar, 2024

Tributes have been paid to a Nuneaton man killed in his own home.
NEWS 28th Mar, 2024

Coventry is the second most affordable area to buy a house in the West Midlands
NEWS 24th Mar, 2024

Reform UK announces candidate they hope can beat Street in Mayoral elections
NEWS 16th Mar, 2024

Revolutionary Coventry trial set to save more lives from bowel cancer
NEWS 14th Mar, 2024

First phase of Coventry City Centre South greenlit
NEWS 25th Feb, 2024

Blueprint on region's digital future is launched
NEWS 18th Feb, 2024

Commonwealth Games cash to support region’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods
NEWS 14th Feb, 2024

Coventry schools putting best foot forward for big lent walk
NEWS 13th Feb, 2024

Old Jaguar racing clothes donated to Coventry students for charity project
NEWS 6th Feb, 2024

New weapons bin in Coventry in crime crackdown
NEWS 1st Feb, 2024

Coventry man jailed after arranging to meet a 'decoy' child in Bedworth
NEWS 26th Jan, 2024

Coventry MP issues warning after sharp rise in measles cases
NEWS 1st Jan, 2024

Weather warning issued for heavy rain across Coventry
NEWS 14th Dec, 2023

Walking and cycling chief slams A46 Coventry Walsgrave junction upgrade proposals
NEWS 9th Dec, 2023

Warning about measles following confirmed case in Coventry
NEWS 2nd Dec, 2023

Nominate a Coventry charity for Christmas cash boost
NEWS 28th Nov, 2023

Coventry teenager who was bullied now shining thanks to wheelchair basketball
NEWS 18th Nov, 2023

Bid for Commonwealth Games legacy cash
NEWS 9th Nov, 2023

War of words sparked as Mayor calls for transfer of Police commissioner powers
NEWS 4th Nov, 2023

Early birthday present for Coventry Music Museum as its named 'hidden gem'
NEWS 26th Oct, 2023

MUSIC MATTERS- ' I'm Proud to be involved in a love letter to Coventry’
NEWS 25th Oct, 2023

Coventry police station changes come amid 'significant cost pressures', claims commissioner
NEWS 27th Sep, 2023

Coventry pub on CAMRA's heritage wish list after Crooked House blaze
NEWS 15th Oct, 2023

Regional rent now averaging over £900 per month, data shows
NEWS 1st Oct, 2023

New measures to improve road safety across region
NEWS 25th Sep, 2023

Coventry takes on memory walk to remember those with dementia
NEWS 22nd Sep, 2023

First of its kind green alliance signed in Coventry
NEWS 17th Sep, 2023

250 regional businesses backed by loans
NEWS 17th Sep, 2023

West Midlands among most unsafe for gas appliances
NEWS 10th Sep, 2023

Ambitous plans for a regional 'rail revolution'
NEWS 7th Sep, 2023

Coventry youngsters not in jobs or education at all-time low
NEWS 4th Sep, 2023

Coventry among regions worst offenders for fly tipping, study shows
NEWS 19th Aug, 2023

Mayor rules out Birmingham hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
NEWS 16th Aug, 2023

Coventry carer calls for more support and information for those with dementia
NEWS 16th Aug, 2023

Coventry has biggest increase in summer holiday break-ins, stats show
NEWS 13th Aug, 2023

Crack down on road safety in region
NEWS 12th Aug, 2023

Bid to keep speeding fines in the region
NEWS 4th Aug, 2023

Games cash to be used in bid to improve Coventry lives
NEWS 31st Jul, 2023

Memory walk returns to Coventry
NEWS 24th Jul, 2023

Around 700 West Midlands patients waiting for life-saving organ transplant
NEWS 15th Jul, 2023

'Heartbreaking' rise in animal cruelty in past year
NEWS 8th Jul, 2023

School uniform costs a concern despite new rules
NEWS 3rd Jul, 2023

Nominate a deserving police officer for an award
NEWS 2nd Jul, 2023

Survey revealed what regional drivers are most afraid of
NEWS 1st Jul, 2023

Region steps up to help the animals
NEWS 25th Jun, 2023

Coventry girl 'Highly Commended' in West Midlands Young Active Citizens Award
NEWS 26th Jun, 2023

Regional scheme to help workers go green
NEWS 20th Jun, 2023

Bus fares across Coventry are set to increase next month
NEWS 20th Jun, 2023

STI's on the rise across the region
NEWS 18th Jun, 2023

Firm reveals regions ruff-est misconceptions about dogs
NEWS 11th Jun, 2023

300 trees a day planted across the West Midlands
NEWS 10th Jun, 2023

Popular Coventry staff member Graham has bus named after him
NEWS 3rd Jun, 2023

70 weapons removed from regions streets as part of operation sceptre
NEWS 29th May, 2023

New campaign calls for end to sexual abuse of women exercising in public places
NEWS 28th May, 2023

Regions teachers take part in national programme to improve youngsters career opportunities
NEWS 28th May, 2023

Coventry cultural gateway among 29 new West Midlands schemes