Coventry and Warwickshire News
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Warwickshire fraudster jailed over fake Covid certificates
Trading standards said Saranjeet Trina Kandola took swabs from customers which were not tested.
Coventry road closures planned for Radio 1's Big Weekend
Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the three-day music festival in Coventry.
First female Coventry City Council leader says 'you need a steel spine' in politics
Ann Lucas, who led the Labour council for three years, gives advice as she retires as a councillor.
National Action: Nazi Alex Davies guilty of fascist group membership
During his trial, Alex Davies was described as "probably the biggest Nazi of the lot".
Coventry pupils' peace statue given unveiling date
Their design based on the city's values will be shown at Coventry University for a year.
Coventry UK City of Culture: Drone event attracts 27,000 people
Organisers say 27,000 people watched the light show event above Coventry's War Memorial Park.
'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture
The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like.
Thunderstorm alert issued by Met Office across West Midlands
The organisation says rain and hail could lead to difficult driving conditions.
Tributes paid to former Coventry council leader John Mutton
The former Labour council leader has died aged 74, it is announced.
Coventry City of Culture: Colourful carnival celebrations
The streets come alive with colour as 1,000 people take part in This is the City.
Coventry City of Culture: Aerial acrobatic show wows the crowds
Athletes and performers take to the skies over the city centre in a "truly memorable spectacle".
Motorcyclist stabbed and bike stolen in Rugby robbery
The victim, in his 40s, was found with a serious injury to his abdomen and taken to hospital.
Warning over timetable changes for West Midlands Railway passengers
West Midlands Railway says there are no major changes but advised people to check before travelling.
Government's £17m to increase cycling and walking in the West Midlands
The money is part of £161m to support new footways, cycle lanes and crossings across the country.
Missing Warwickshire pilots not qualified to fly in cloud, say investigators
Investigators say two men who vanished flying over the Channel are believed to have lost control.
Coventry paratrooper honoured for Kabul evacuation bravery
Cpl Jamie Found is recognised for his "outstanding bravery and selflessness", the Army says.
Plan to demolish Coventry blocks of flats for new homes
A social housing provider says its £120m proposals will see a transformation in part of Coventry.
Wasps trio called into England training squad
London Irish full-back Henry Arundell is included in a 36-strong England training squad to prepare for the three-Test series against Australia in July.
County Championship: Warwickshire's Sam Hain hits double century in draw with Northants
Warwickshire's Sam Hain makes a double century as the high-scoring game with Northants ends in a draw.
European Challenge Cup: Lyon 20-18 Wasps - Leo Berdeu's 15-point haul sinks Premiership side
Wasps' hopes of a first European final in 15 years end with a semi-final defeat by Lyon in France.
Jodi Jones: Midfielder and defender Josh Pask released by Championship club Coventry City
Coventry City release Jodi Jones and Josh Pask, but extend Jordan Shipley's contract for a further season.
Jordan Shipley: Shrewsbury Town sign Coventry City midfielder
Shrewsbury Town sign midfielder Jordan Shipley from Coventry City on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
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.
Leiland-James Corkill: Laura Castle guilty of murdering baby
Laura Castle shook Leiland-James Corkill to death after she "lost it" over his crying, a jury heard.
Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape
The Metropolitan Police confirm a man is in custody over allegations dating back to the 2000s.
Skelmersdale: Five hurt in suspected explosion at block of flats
Three people are taken to hospital following the blast which caused significant damage.
PC fired for not investigating woman's murderer
Abuse allegations were made months before her husband poured petrol on her and set her alight.
Boy killed in dog attack was caring, family say
The family of a three-year-old boy killed in a dog attack pay tribute to him as a man is arrested.
London's 'most romantic' restaurant had mouse droppings in kitchen
French restaurant Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden was given a one out of five hygiene rating.
Shani Warren: Man guilty of murder in 1987 Taplow Lake case
A 66-year-old is convicted of killing Shani Warren, who was found bound and gagged.
Roman coins found in Pewsey sell for £81k at auction
The hoard found by three friends achieves more than double the auctioneer's £40,000 guide price.
Man died after mistakes at St Leonards hospital, inquest hears
David Morton-Holmes died days after doctors at Conquest Hospital treated him for a suspected stroke.
Joey Beauchamp: Oxford United legend took his own life, coroner concludes
An inquest into the Oxford United legend's death hears he had endured a "difficult couple of years".
Elizabeth line: Queen makes surprise visit to Paddington Station
Buckingham Palace says the visit, ahead of the line's opening on 24 May, is a "happy development".
Knaresborough litter-pick pair's car trip with live WWI bomb
The couple originally thought the device, found in the river in Knaresborough, was a gas cannister.