Coventry Telegraph

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000
The 96-year-old care home resident who's showing the head chef a thing or two about cooking
Malika Kottegoda has enjoyed sharing her family recipes

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The young boxer from Warwick officially ranked one of the best in the world
Rising star Jaya Kalsi, 16, has been officially recognised as the third-best Under-19 boxer in the world after claiming bronze at the World Futures Cup in Bangkok.

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Warning over two week long M69 closure between Coventry and Leicester and A5
The works start just after Easter

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'lying' rapist police say they are 'glad is off the streets'
Mohammad Tawfiqi, 22, was jailed for ten years after raping a 17-year-old girl at a house party in Stratford, Warwickshire

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
I moved to Coventry for uni - the city has grown to mean more to me than I ever expected
Maya, a former student, has written about what the city means to her and why it will always hold a special place in her heart

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Family business priced out of headquarters as hospitality industry pays 'heavy price' in cost-of-living crisis
The owners of Warwickshire business Sip n Swig say they'll have to move into smaller premises

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Nurse who joined the navy aged just 17 is giving back to the Armed Forces
Sarah Hardy is taking on the London Marathon in aid of SSAFA

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Work on new £27m Atherstone leisure complex to begin this Easter
Councillor David Wright said the new multi-million-pound facility will be a 'vibrant destination'

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000
This main Nuneaton route will be closed for two days as warning issued
It is a busy ink to the Griff island and A444

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Midlands town where it's still Christmas as situation branded 'bizarre'
Gloucester residents have raised concerns after festive decorations remained in the city centre a week into March due to council storage difficulties

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:00:12 +0000
House fire in Coventry as people urged to 'avoid area'
Firefighters are still on scene in Rowleys Green

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:58:36 +0000
Bristol police release CCTV of four men after woman reportedly raped
Police have released CCTV images of four men they wish to identify following a rape in Assembly Rooms Lane, Bristol, at approximately 3.05am on Sunday, March 29.

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:32:22 +0000
Man charged with murder after horror shooting near school
Gunshots were fired at a car in Bristol and a man in his 20s was sent to hospital

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Smirking thug targeted elderly and burgled homes
Paul Young has been handed a lengthy jail sentence following the burglaries in Solihull as well as other incidents in Birmingham

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The stunning Warwickshire walk to ancient monument near traditional Cotswolds pub
You can get there from Coventry in under an hour

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Woman seriously injured and knocked unconscious after falling on 'wonky' paving slab
Lyn Bolton was found unconscious on Smith Street. The council have blamed a delivery vehicle for the uneven pavement

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0000
Midlands council workers paint double yellow lines around parked car
Workers left a car-sized gap at the junction of Ridgacre Road and White Road after the Ford Focus posed a problem during painting on Tuesday

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:23 +0000
Warwickshire pub issues stern warning over 'excessive revving' and 'wheelies' in car park
The Piston Club in Stratford-upon-Avon warned customers about drugs, excessive revving and bringing in their own food and drink

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:43:39 +0000
Heartbreak as 'beautiful' Preston barmaid, 37, suddenly dies on Benidorm holiday
Rachel Kay's family say their ‘whole world has been completely shattered’

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:37:37 +0000
UK bank holiday dates for 2026 and 2027 with next holidays in May
Two bank holidays are approaching, as millions begin a long Easter weekend today

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:16:11 +0000
Off-road bikers terrorising walkers in ancient Warwickshire woodland
Three bikes have been seized following the incident in Oversley Woods

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 08:58:40 +0000
Cheapest places to get petrol in Coventry as fuel prices continue to surge
There's a few places left in and around Coventry where you can get a litre of petrol for under 150p

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 07:31:49 +0000
Storm Dave latest for Coventry as Met Office issues wind warning
We've taken a look at the weather forecast for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend in Coventry

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 06:52:40 +0000
Road closed after crash as warning for drivers issued
Monks Park Lane in Atherstone is likely to be closed for some time, police have said

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Tributes to local RAF hero after 35 years' service
WO Michelle Rees-Martin from Warwick has retired as Station Warrant Officer at RAF Waddington after an extraordinary 35 years of distinguished service in the Royal Air Force

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