Coventry Telegraph

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:40:17 +0000
Search for 'suspicious male with device' spotted on Coventry street
A member of the public reported it to police

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:17:40 +0000
The key things to know as tributes paid to 'big softy' man found dead in Coventry wheelie bin
Thomas Niven's heartbroken family have paid tribute to the man who 'had a charm that would lift a dull spirit'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:46:11 +0000
Full list of UK schools with reported meningitis cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak affecting schools in Kent which has left two young people dead, with 15 cases reported

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Hundreds of race hate crimes reported as incidents surge
The West Midlands has one of the highest rates of race hate crimes - while Warwickshire has one of the lowest

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New permanent bans for school 'pick up and drop offs' on these Coventry streets
They started off as experimental orders

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Huge pothole backlog as more than half of region's roads 'not in good condition'
The latest ALARM survey shows councils in the West Midlands face a £1.94 billion backlog of carriageway repairs to fix potholes and cracked roads.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Council confirms more parking now available in Nuneaton town centre
The extra 60 spaces are on the Grayson Place development

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How students in Coventry are helping people using weight-loss jabs
Coventry University students are helping people using weight-loss injections to build healthier habits through evidence-based resources on behaviour change, physical activity and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
67 dog breeds could be banned in UK - Border Collies, Staffies and Pugs on list
Some of the UK's most beloved dog breeds could face breeding restrictions under animal welfare proposals, with a new checklist identifying 67 breeds with health concerns

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:29:58 +0000
First image of man found dead in Coventry wheelie bin who had 'such a vibe for life'
Thomas Niven's body was found off Daimler Road

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:55:11 +0000
Reform UK council leader reacts to vote of no confidence win and says 'well, well well'
It follows a bid from the Green Party to oust him as leader

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:20:48 +0000
Woman 'pushed to the ground and attacked' outside Warwickshire takeaway
She ended up needing hospital treatment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:52:26 +0000
How every councillor voted on the 'no confidence' motion against Reform leader
Councillor George Finch survived by one vote

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:44:33 +0000
Coventry's Sweeney Todd - photos of famed city hairdresser through the years
Paul Todd has been cutting hair in the city since 1959

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:17:15 +0000
Reform UK council leader survives nail biting vote of no confidence
There was a more than two hour debate at Shire Hall this morning in the bid to oust young council leader George Finch

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:03:06 +0000
Brits to see Benidorm sunshine and scorching temperatures while Spain turns grey
The Met Office says one day this week will heat up to a whopping 17C

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:06 +0000
Reform UK council leader takes aim at 'parties of the past' as he defends himself in heated row
Cllr George Finch faces a vote of no confidence today

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:26:34 +0000
'Chaos' prediction for Coventry food waste collections
New collections will begin later this year but some residents could see multiple collections each week

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:49:50 +0000
Meningitis warning to anyone who shares vapes
Sharing vapes could spread meningitis bacteria through saliva, Birmingham health expert warns amid Kent outbreak

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:19:06 +0000
Coventry women who survived cruel Mother and Baby Homes to benefit from new law
Named for a woman who inspired a Hollywood movie, the law will be welcomed by the city's Irish community

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:24:08 +0000
Man jailed for coercive control after throwing drink in girlfriend's face
Callum Coady was arrested on board a plane after CCTV captured him threatening to kill his partner and throwing prosecco in her face

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:47:47 +0000
Severn Trent statement on what caused foul sewage flooding at Nuneaton homes
It comes as some of the locals impacted demand compensation

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:32:39 +0000
Major update on Nuneaton street rape investigation
It was reported in Tomkinson Road in the early hours of Sunday morning

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:52:56 +0000
M6 crash near Coventry live as three lanes closed
It is causing rush-hour congestion

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:33:01 +0000
Reform council leader faces another complaint as 'vote of no confidence' looms
The meeting takes place at Shire Hall later today

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