Coventry Telegraph

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 08:46:00 +0000
Park closed after man stabbed in Rugby town centre
A man has been taken to hospital. Police remain at the scene this morning and Caldecott Park remains closed to the public

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 08:15:00 +0000
The festive light trail returning to Warwick Castle with magical new theme for 2026
It's open now

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes to 'unique and wonderful' Coventry salon owner as family say 'forever in our hearts'
Tributes have been paid to Mary Wilson, owner of Electrolysis and Beauty Centre in Coventry, who dedicated more than 50 years to making customers feel 'more beautiful' and became a beloved figure in the local community.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Solihull Prezzo offering pizza and pasta mains for 99p on Monday
Diners can get pizza and pasta mains for just 99p at Solihull Prezzo on Monday, November 9, as part of its Merry Mega Monday offer — but you'll need to pre-book a table and order a drink to claim the deal. Kids' meals are also available for £1.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Birmingham Airport cabin crew describe 'very scary' passenger abuse incident
A female flight attendant at Birmingham Airport has recalled a 'very scary' incident in which a passenger began screaming and shoving cabin crew, as Unite union calls for a ban on abusive airline passengers.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Mum who had brain tumour 'the size of a tennis ball' was told headaches were down to stress
Laura Owen, 36, from Solihull, was given migraine tablets for her headaches but after six GP appointments with no relief she went to A&E, where a CT scan found a tennis ball-sized brain tumour

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Thieves targeting specific vehicle in the West Midlands as hundreds stolen
The Ford Transit van is the most targeted vehicle in the West Midlands in 2026, with 665 recorded thefts between January and early October, according to freedom of information data obtained from West Midlands Police.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000
How a Harry Potter and Hollywood star has helped patients at Nuneaton's hospital
He is a well known face

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 05:12:00 +0000
Warwickshire's most expensive street where average house prices hit £3.1m
A leafy country lane on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon has emerged as Warwickshire's ultimate millionaire's row, with property prices commanding an eye-watering average of more than £3.1 million

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 05:05:00 +0000
Thug stabbed man in the foot and 'scratched S-shaped mark in his arm before stripping him naked'
Asif Murtaza subjected the victim to a 'humiliating' ordeal in April

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 19:08:00 +0000
Charles Walton murder: Unsolved Warwickshire killing inspires new crime novel
The unsolved 1945 killing of farmworker Charles Walton near the Warwickshire village of Lower Quinton has inspired Surviving Angel, a gripping new historical crime novel from author David James Buckley.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 18:45:00 +0000
Labour's 'hidden' tax hike: personal allowance freeze to cost average worker £88 this year
Chancellor John Healey did not mention the personal allowance freeze when he unveiled his Budget this week

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Part of Coventry named among worst areas in England for public pools
One area of the city is among just 10 places in the country to not have a public swimming pool

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000
The 80-year-old Warwickshire jeweller who still handcrafts stunning keepsakes
John Garland Taylor founded the store in Hatton, Warwickshire, 40 years ago

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 15:39:06 +0000
Season of mists: Stunning photos capture dense morning fog across Warwickshire
Jack March captured these stunning photos from Hartshill Hayes this morning, showing off the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in all its splendour

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 15:12:45 +0000
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, entertainment and what to expect
The Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets are returning to the historic town centre across two festive weekends — Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, and Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 — with live music, local choirs, school performances, ...

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 15:07:28 +0000
Red faces as new £75,000 system breaks mid Nuneaton and Bedworth council meeting
Deputy leader Mike Bannister said he was 'ashamed'

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 13:59:00 +0000
Warwickshire's secret moated castle to open for 'rare' festival
Maxstoke Castle, near Coleshill in Warwickshire, dates back to the 14th century and is perfectly square, just like how a child would draw a castle.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The forgotten Coventry hotel that was once a celebrity hotspot - and is now student housing
Coventry's Hotel Leofric opened in 1955 as one of the first hotels built in Britain after the Second World War, attracting celebrities including Tommy Cooper, Dolly Parton and the Rolling Stones in its glory days - before closing in 2008 and eventual...

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 12:49:52 +0000
Moment Coventry MP Zarah Sultana urges council to end Palantir contract over ‘serious concerns’
The Coventry South MP said the contract has cost the council £1.25m

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 12:21:56 +0000
Major delays on M6, M42, A42 and M1 in Coventry and Warwickshire today as highways warning issued
A 81-metre abnormal load is being transported from Rugby to Goole and a travel warning has been issued

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Cosy pubs with log fires to visit this autumn in Coventry and Warwickshire
The temperature's dropped and the nights are drawing in - so check out our list of cosy local pubs with log fires to get some autumn inspiration

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:59:54 +0000
Concern for missing teenager who may have travelled to Coventry
Scarlett-Lily Ali has links to Coventry and may have travelled to the West Midlands, police said

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:43:33 +0000
Praise for Nuneaton mum who bravely faced teenage rapist in court after horror attack
She read out her victim impact statement in front of the 15-year-old boy

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:04:25 +0000
Coventry in 1984: 25 vintage photos showing what life was really like
Rare photos of Coventry in 1984 capture city life, local people and everyday moments from one of Britain's most turbulent years — featuring the miners' strike, Torvill and Dean's Olympic gold, Band Aid and much more.

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