Coventry and Warwickshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Coventry and Warwickshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Former mayor Andy Street rules out MP election bid
Mr Street lost the mayoral contest in May and says he is ruling out a bid for Parliament.
Is there really a big cat in the Lake District?
Findings by a biologist at the University of Warwick suggest big cat DNA has been identified on a sheep carcass in Cumbria.
New election battlegrounds in the West Midlands
The changes mean thousands will be in a new constituency when they go to the polls on 4 July.
College group appoints new chief executive
WCG operates six colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire with more than 10,000 students.
Plans on 83-home development approved by inspector
A planning inspector has approved plans to build on the old Warwickshire Police headquarters site.
Your pictures across the West Midlands
A collection of images submitted by BBC Weather Watchers shows the beauty of the West Midlands.
Driver eating McDonald's seen with hands off wheel
National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative.
Historic pub says closure due to economic stresses
The Tipperary Inn claims to be the place where A Long Long Way To Tipperary was written.
Blood bikers prepare for 20,000th delivery
The charity transports samples of blood and medical supplies for free to hospitals.
Airport set for busy bank holiday and half term
Passengers are advised of a busy bank holiday and half term at Birmingham Airport.
Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m
The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets.
Teenager bailed over school evacuation
Myton School only fully reopened on Wednesday after Monday's evacuation
The election battleground in Coventry and Warwickshire
There are nine seats to be won in Coventry and Warwickshire when voters go to the polls on 4 July.
Five jailed after cannabis growing network found
Addresses in Rugby, Warwickshire, and Coventry are found to have been used for growing cannabis.
Moeen ready to lead at World Cup if Buttler absent
Moeen Ali says he is ready to lead England at the T20 World Cup if Jos Buttler misses part of the tournament on paternity leave.
Rain ruins close finish for Lancs and Warwickshire
Rain spoils the chance of an exciting finish as Lancashire and Warwickshire are forced to settle for a draw.
Australian winger Raphael signs for Coventry City
Coventry City sign winger Raphael Borges Rodrigues from Australian A-League club Macarthur on a four-year deal.
Cox hits century as Essex beat Warwickshire
Jordan Cox makes 112 and Matt Critchley an unbeaten 99 as Essex beat Warwickshire by four wickets in the County Championship.
Surrey ease to win over Warwickshire
Surrey waste no time in wrapping up a nine-wicket victory over Warwickshire on the final morning of their Championship game at The Oval.
Coventry confirm safe standing for 2024-25 season
Coventry City are to introduce safe standing at the Coventry Building Society Arena next season.
Byatt's Brewery Special Motofest Brew
Vic Minett was joined by Shelley Byatt to talk all things Motofest and Beer!
Streetlights put residents in the dark
Coventry City Council have switched off streetlights for part of the night to save money.
Rugby's bodybuilding food blogger
Rugby food blogger and body builder Ellen Manning placed second in her first competition.
Coventry cat found after being missing for over a decade
Coventry cat found after being missing for over a decade.
Coventry's watch making history tour
Coventry's watch making history tour.
100 cards for Tile Hill's Elsie
Elsie was the first to live on her estate and has received a century's worth of cards.
Warwickshire Cricket legend marks 50 years with the club
Keith Cook is widely recognised as one of the country?s most committed cricket men.
40 Year-old time capsule dug up in Burton Green
40 Year-old time capsule dug up in Burton Green
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.
Teen held over beach stabbing released without charge
Amie Gray, 34, died following the attack on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on Friday.
BBC presenter kicked off flight over child's allergy
Georgie Palmer claims her family were ejected for asking people not to eat peanuts.
Theresa May admits mistakes over migrant policies
The former prime minister tells a documentary she is responsible for "hostile environment" errors.
Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show
The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.
MP suspended after endorsing Reform UK candidate
Lucy Allan says she quit the Conservatives in order to endorse Reform's Alan Adams.
Dozens cut off by tide at Morecambe Bay over weekend
A family with young children are said to be among those turned away from the incoming tide.
YouTuber goes to hospital after cheese rolling race
Hundreds race down a steep hill for Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling race.
Bank holiday takings down due to parasite - traders
Businesses report cancellations after an outbreak of a waterborne parasite in Devon.
Boy 'rocked himself to sleep' after teacher abuse
A panel hears how music director Andrew Bruce abused three boys for his "sexual gratification".
Hundreds pay tribute to 10-year-old Leah Harrison
Friends and family gather to pay tribute to the schoolgirl who died in a mudslide while on a trip.
Man, 40, dies during Great Manchester Run
A 40-year-old man has died after collapsing during the half marathon, race organisers have said.
Two men arrested following village shooting
A shotgun was fired at the front door of the victim's property, injuring the man who was inside.