Coventry and Warwickshire News
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Protesters get the hump in hospital beds demo
Demonstrators are joined by Baxter the camel, in a call for in-patient beds at Ellen Badger Hospital.
GP suspended after climate protests loses appeal
Sarah Benn took part in illegal but peaceful protests - unacceptable behaviour for a GP, a judge says.
Three possible suspects sought after station rape
Police say they believe the potential suspects were in a pub in Nuneaton on Sunday.
Second bid to turn offices into hospital submitted
If approved, the plans would see 40 NHS patients treated a day at the facility.
Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years
His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.
Speed cameras still off years after installation
The cameras installed between Studley and Alcester in 2022 have never been operational.
Sacked hotel staff 'not paid for months'
Ex-workers who have not seen their payslips since May want answers from former hotel managers.
Drones - eye in the sky helping traffic keep moving
Transport chiefs say a drone network is helping them better inform customers and tackle congestion.
Man jailed for £8k school computer theft spree
Darren Reid, 50, is also banned from being within 50m of any school in England and Wales.
Town's CCTV credited with helping cut shoplifting
Atherstone has seen its shoplifting rate fall by 43%, its town council says.
Boy's day as mascot 'shows world slowly changing'
Archie, 11, who has Down's syndrome, is a die-hard Coventry City supporter.
Rare black swan spotted on River Avon
The bird, which is native to Australia, was spotted in Stratford.
Cathedral's pipe organ in Pink Floyd celebration
The Coventry Cathedral performance marks the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here.
Deprived areas focus of new £7m clinical trial unit
More than 20 trusts across the West Midlands will be involved in the new centre from April.
Detectives investigate rape at train station
The attack at Nuneaton station is described as a "very concerning incident" by police.
More than 300 fined in school roads safety scheme
Roads are being closed outside of five Coventry schools during drop-off and pick-up times.
Conservation work under way at Shakespeare cottage
Anne Hathaway's Cottage is closed to visitors until the end of January.
Lampard plays down interest in striker Thomas-Asante
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard plays down reported interest from other Championship clubs in striker Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Sheff Utd fined £80,000 for Coventry confrontation
Sheffield United are fined £80,000 by the Football Association after the mass confrontation in their 2-2 draw at Coventry City in November.
Chiefs scrum-half Maunder joins Coventry on loan
Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Sam Maunder joins promotion-chasing Coventry on loan to increase his game time.
Life on weight loss injections
What is life like when you decide to take weight loss injections?
Shoplifting is on the decline in Atherstone
A new state-of-the-art CCTV system has been installed in the town.
Future of Cov Boot Fund in doubt
The future looks uncertain for the Coventry Boot Fund.
Dubai chocolate made in Cov
Dubai chocolate, made in Coventry
"He'll never get to be a teenager."
"I just feel empty" the parents of Keaton Slater speak to BBC CWR.
Coventry raises £6k to save music venue
The Tin music and arts venue needs £10k to stop the front of the building falling off.
We Still Do; vow renewal for all couples
Reverend Nitano Muller speaks to Vic Minett about inclusivity at Coventry Cathedral.
"Its wholly inadequate to start with, and its going to be even less"
A Coventry charity's budget is being cut which will axe a vital service in the city.
Nuneaton carnival is back for 2025
Nuneaton carnival is back for 2025, and the new committee are ready for the challenge!
Cov panto star's taste of Hollywood
Cov actor, Andy Hockley, tells all about his career from the Belgrade stage to Hollywood.
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.
Boy, 12, killed in stabbing was 'adored'
Leo Ross, who was stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham, was "funny and sweet", his head teacher says.
Killer who stabbed woman 60 times released
Steven Ling, who was jailed for life 1998, is subject to strict conditions after being freed.
£1.4m watch robbery led to manager's death - court
Junior Kunu, 30, and Mannix Pedro, 37, are on trial for conspiring to commit robbery at a jewellers.
Search for suspect after 'serious assault' in Plymouth
Police say a man has been taken to hospital after being found injured in the city's West Hoe area.
'Shocking' M27 crash video released
Ross Neiland, 38, drove at high speed and collided with a lorry on the M27 near Southampton.
Man fatally shot at police station, inquest told
Marius Ciolac was pronounced dead in hospital after armed officers were deployed to a police station.
Ricky Gervais shares tribute to canine co-star as After Life dog dies
The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.
Storm Éowyn set to cause severe rail disruption
Wherever possible, Northern Rail is urging passengers not to travel during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
Crossbow killer admits murdering woman and her daughters
Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt at their home in July.
Man gets indefinite animal ban over puppy's abuse
Kyle Dorling, 27, left Ivy with such bad injuries she had to be put down, a court hears.
GP suspended after climate protests loses appeal
Sarah Benn took part in illegal but peaceful protests - unacceptable behaviour for a GP, a judge says.
Wiggly road markings to be removed in weeks
The work, which includes removing controversial wavy lines, follows feedback and is to take 12 weeks.