Coventry Telegraph

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The shoplifter who targeted stores 31 times in a single month - despite being banned from town
Connie Parsons, 33, repeatedly targeted Sainsbury's in Shirley and flouted a Criminal Behaviour Order banning her from entering Solihull, racking up 91 offences in a brazen shoplifting spree.

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Main Nuneaton route to see speed limit cut to 30mph during works
It comes into force on Wednesday, August 5

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Birmingham Airport boarding gate smashed up by Dublin man as huge bill confirmed
Michael Gannon, 49, from Dublin, admitted criminal damage to an electronic boarding gate at Birmingham Airport and a racially or religiously aggravated disorder offence

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dismay at new drive-thru plan as locals say 'not another one'
The demolition plan for the old Rowley's Green working men's club in Holbrooks, Coventry, has been submitted ahead of a new drive-thru restaurant development near the CBS Arena

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Armstrongs: Coventry's forgotten BBC comedy that had viewers questioning reality
The Armstrongs was a real-life version of The Office filmed in Coventry - a quirky BBC comedy series so convincing that some viewers couldn't tell if it was real or scripted

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Historic landmark in Coventry could scrap admission charges if proposal wins approval
"St Mary’s Guildhall should not be a hidden gem that people walk past - it should be one of the defining experiences of visiting Coventry"

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000
University Hospital Coventry appoints new autism specialist after death of Natalia Cestaro
Natalia Cestaro died at University Hospital Coventry in Walsgrave in November 2023

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000
West Midlands life expectancy still lags behind the South as health gap widens
People in Coventry and the West Midlands continue to die earlier than those in the south of England, and the gap is getting wider, new King's Fund analysis has revealed. Life expectancy hit record highs in 2025 but the gains were not shared equally, ...

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000
True number of Coventry teenagers not in education or employment as Andy Burnham pledges to tackle 'crisis'
The new Prime Minister has pledged to tackle the 'crisis' of youth unemployment in a move which has been welcomed by one of Coventry's MPs

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Nuneaton DJ Jack Kristian: Coventry's promotion festival 'most emotional gig I've done'
Nuneaton DJ Jack Kristian, who performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas, says playing at Coventry City's We Are Back Live promotion festival was the most emotional gig of his career.

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Police find gunman in Stratford hotel with 'cocaine and taser'
J'jay Lawlor, 21, said victim Liam Roberts, who was shot in the arm, was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time'

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 13:57:08 +0000
Coventry drug dealer jailed after crimes fund 'out of control' gambling
Sami Desalegn was jailed at Warwick Crown Court

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 12:16:52 +0000
Coventry police officers reveal plan to tackle 'dangerous off-road bikers'
Police have been granted extra powers until midday on Sunday

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 11:16:50 +0000
Moment Coventry men arrested after 'deadly' guns found in Vauxhall Corsa
Footage shows Tyreece Barnett-Leslie and Kai Williams being arrested after 'deadly' weapons were discovered in Wood End

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0000
Warwickshire's safest town - and it's not Stratford or Warwick
A look at the latest Home Office crime statistics shows the crown of safest area to live in Warwickshire goes to a surprising town

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
The 11 Coventry City players who have been to the World Cup - including some legends
The World Cup has been a stage for some of Coventry City's finest players over the years - and there are some real legends among them

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000
Jailed in July: The worst criminals locked up across Coventry and Warwickshire this month
We've taken a look at all the criminals starting jail sentences this month for crimes connected to Coventry and Warwickshire

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Inside the Coventry narrowboat where dog starved to death as woman given 10-year pet ban
Lisa Marie Riddell admitted three offences under the Animal Welfare Act after Labrador-cross Milo was found dead of starvation on her narrowboat and Staffie Scooby was discovered severely neglected nearby.

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 09:41:32 +0000
Gunmen jailed after four weapons seized from parked car in Coventry
Weapons were found in a Vauxhall Corsa on Wappenbury Road

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0000
'I was scared to tell people - my GG-cup boobs had become my identity'
Chloe Burgin, 27, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, said she was often told she 'should be grateful' for her large breasts - but years of unwanted comments left her self-conscious and in pain

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0000
Dozens of firms lined up for Nuneaton's biggest jobs fair - all you need to know
It is open to all locals

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0000
Birmingham Airport opens 'beautifully designed' Luxe by Aspire luxury lounge
Birmingham Airport has launched Luxe by Aspire, a brand-new luxury lounge offering premium dining, complimentary prosecco and an exclusive private space for business and leisure travellers departing from BHX.

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000
Police warning over horse social media trend after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The force said it was believed to have been linked to a social media trend which involves people touching mounted officers

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 05:16:00 +0000
Coventry pub closures: Venues shut amid cost of living crisis
In less than a week, four hospitality venues across Coventry and Warwickshire have closed their doors — but what is happening to the hospitality industry and what does its future look like?

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coventry Market branded 'dead duck' as traders leave
The round market building is set to be revamped as part of the £450m City Centre South regeneration project and transformed into a vibrant new centrepiece — but in the meantime, many stallholders say they are struggling

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