Coventry and Warwickshire News
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'I've stopped calling police over break-ins'
Ashraf Ali says he is disappointed and worries the break-ins could force his restaurant to close.
Theatre company stages last ever production
Theatre Absolute says its final production, The Walking Man, will be a "very special goodbye".
The Enemy to perform Sky Blues anthem to fans
The band will perform We Live and Die in these Towns in front of the CBS Arena singers' corner.
Devolution debate sees 'super council' plan agreed
The debate has county councillors also agree to join the West Midlands Combined Authority.
'Ghost' plates inquiry after thousands detected
A parliamentary inquiry will look at reflective "ghost" plates, which cannot be read by cameras.
Museum's £3.5m appeal to save pendant linked to Henry VIII
The British Museum hopes to secure the pendant, found by a metal detectorist in Warwickshire.
Yoko Ono's symbolic acorn trees remembered 20 years on
The visit to Coventry followed John and Yoko's original visit to plant a living exhibition with acorns at the cathedral.
Tunnelling machine breaks through in Birmingham
The 125m (137yd) tunnel is launched 19 months ago and arrives in Birmingham in October.
Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised, after attacks on companies including Jaguar Land Rover.
Huge installation inspired by cathedral hit in WW2
The temporary landmark in Coventry will mark 85 years since the blitz and stand 20m (65.6ft) high.
Plan to train 12,000 construction workers unveiled
A £75m training package to help tackle a "shortage of construction workers" is announced.
School celebrates 175th anniversary
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore primary school, founded in 1850, is celebrating its anniversary on Tuesday.
Could metal music help to save the planet?
Global environmental activism by metal bands can be traced back to Black Sabbath, an academic says.
Driver arrested after boy hit by car
The 11-year-old was seriously hurt but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Consultation to revamp school for more SEN support
Warwickshire County Council said the plans will support eight more children with special educational needs.
Baby loss memorial service held at cathedral
A service to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week was held in Coventry on Sunday to support families affected by loss.
Works to force partial closure of reservoir path
The year-long works are to carry out essential upgrades and increase capacity, says Severn Trent.
Exhibition inspired by testimonies of trauma
The project at Coventry Cathedral "illuminates powerful personal journeys of resilience".
Your photos: Autumn scenes as the season beds in
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
'We want to create history here' - Rudoni
Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni tells BBC Radio 4 about his relationship with Frank Lampard and how the Sky Blues can write a new chapter in their history by winning promotion.
'This happens to other clubs, not us'
BBC CWR's Sky Blues Fancast team talk about getting used to media attention on Coventry and hear from chairman Doug King, manager Frank Lampard and midfielder Jack Rudoni.
'The players are a joy to work with'
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard tells BBC Radio 4's Mike Williams about his relationship with Sky Blues fans, chairman Doug King and his evolution as a manager.
Booth signs new two-year Warwickshire contract
Warwickshire fast bowler Michael Booth agrees a two-year contract extension after impressing again in his second season at Edgbaston.
'To say Coventry are flying is an understatement'
BBC Sport journalist and Sky Blues podcast member Katie Stafford on Coventry fans' reaction to their unbeaten and table-topping start to the season.
Warwick park antisocial behaviour issue
Residents of St Nicholas Park in Warwick say they feel too scared to use the space.
Nuneaton firefighter finds fame in the garden
Nuneaton?s Jonny Hincks is a firefighter who found fame in his social gardening videos.
"It's going to be hard to say goodbye"
The Dean of Coventry Cathedral, Very Reverend Dean Witcombe is set to retire in 2026.
JLR supplier says "time is of the essence"
The chairman of Coventry based Evtec Automotive speaks out on the JLR cyber-attack.
£20m investment for Bedworth community
Where would you spend £20 million pounds in Bedworth?
Mo Mowlam plaque unveiled
A blue plaque dedicated to the late Mo Mowlam has been unveiled at Coundon Court School.
From engineer to content creator
Temi Danso trained as an engineer but now creates art on social media.
Homelessness census focus on women
A homelessness census aims to show the true picture of women sleeping rough.
Coventry's tattooed twins
Dylan and Drew Wearing, started their tattoo journey when they were 18 years old.
Roe to take international break
Paralympic gold medallist James Roe hopes a year out from international rowing can help him "re-kindle his love" for it.
England set to rest Warks' Trott
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Ndlovu seriously injured in crash
Former Coventry, Birmingham and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu is seriously injured in a car crash in Zimbabwe.
Doncaster 1-4 Coventry
A brace from League One top goalscorer David McGoldrick helps resurgent Coventry City claim victory at Doncaster.
Macclesfield 0-0 Nuneaton
Struggling Nuneaton ride their luck but hold Macclesfield to a goalless draw in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
Runner dies at finish line of London half marathon
Kory Russell had just completed the Royal Parks Half when he collapsed at the finish line.
'Daily migraines forced me out of my job'
Sean O'Hara has said his migraine symptoms are like a "constant thumping ache".
Friends finish childhood kung-fu movie 47 years on
Friends from a now-demolished Liverpool housing estate reunite to finish a film 47 years on.
'Driver ruined my life and I need to know why'
Kirsty Pickering is calling for the driver to hand themselves in to police.
Woman waits nine hours in A&E for sepsis treatment
Lorraine Hedges said that she was left traumatised after a nine-hour wait left her in convulsions.
Why we had to help 'lovely' family on DIY SOS
The DIYS SOS team have been carrying out work at Ahmed and Rifat Ali's home in Southampton.
Fears over 2,700-acre 'mega-solar' scheme in Devon
Developers say the site will help cut emissions, but critics say a balance is needed with nature.
Katie Amess: 'Keir Starmer has just ignored us'
The Home Office says it will appoint a key figure to scrutinise past reviews for Sir David's family.
Work starts on home of UK's 'most powerful' MRI
It is hoped the centre will deliver the most detailed scans ever seen in the UK.
Business 'stops calling police' over break-ins
Ashraf Ali says he is disappointed and worries the break-ins could force his restaurant to close.
'I had a blast': Seventh baker leaves Great British Bake Off
The latest baker has left the show after a challenge involving mini meringues and souffles.