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By Coventry Telegraph

Coventry
Twycross Zoo warns last-minute visitors to stay away
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
The zoo is fully booked today - and there could be queues too If you haven't pre-booked a ticket, you won't be getting into Twycross Zoo today. The …
Coventry
Your NHS prescriptions are about to cost you more
coventrytelegraph.net - James Rodger
It's not the only health care costs rising People in Coventry and Warwickshire are about to be hit with a price increase for their prescriptions. The …
Coventry
Cycle ride in honour of famous former resident
coventrytelegraph.net - David Irwin
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the artist and amateur naturalist Edith Holden A community cycle ride will be part of a …
Coventry
How a new online tool is tackling loneliness in Solihull
coventrytelegraph.net - David Irwin
People are able to punch in their postcode and search for groups and events near them An interactive map has been launched which it is hoped will help …
Coventry
This is how much it costs tax payers every time a child uses climbing tower
coventrytelegraph.net - Claire Harrison
It was used at 18 events last year due to bad weather and safety issues A controversial climbing tower continues to cost tax payers across Nuneaton …
Coventry
This is the most popular takeaway in Coventry - and it's not what the rest of the country is eating
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
Are we a city of fish and chip lovers, or do we prefer a curry? Ordering in a takeaway is a real treat - especially after a week hard at work. But what …
Coventry
Train buffs and murder mystery fans will love this new event
coventrytelegraph.net - Elis Sandford
Organisers say participants will be "immersed in a classic detective story" Fans of a good old fashioned murder mystery will soon be able to take part …
Coventry
How an eight-year-old girl hopes to help win the war against plastic waste
coventrytelegraph.net - Claire Harrison
The caring youngster has spent her half-term holidays putting up posters and litter picking Ask most children and, during the half term holidays, they …
Coventry
7 must-see Midlands attractions new for 2019
coventrytelegraph.net - Zoe Chamberlain, Fionnula Hainey
The region is set to get a dungeon, stargazing pods, a mini city play attraction and more This year is set to be an exciting one for the Midlands with …
Coventry
Pub worker stole nearly £2,000 from bosses in Coventry
coventrytelegraph.net - Ben Eccleston
Round-up of cases at Coventry Magistrates' Court A worker stole nearly £2,000 from his bosses at a Coventry pub. Scott Girling pocketed himself some …
Coventry
The cheapest petrol stations around Nuneaton
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
Need to save some extra cash? Switching your petrol station could help... Filling up the car can be a pricey job. Average petrol prices across the UK …
Coventry
The cheapest petrol stations in Coventry
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
Need to save some extra cash? Switching your petrol station could help... Filling up the car can be a pricey job. Average petrol prices across the UK …
Coventry
Hour by hour weather forecast for Coventry and Warwickshire
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
It has almost felt like Spring has arrived early in the region, and there's more good news ahead Coventry and Warwickshire has been seeing some …
Coventry
Hour by hour weather forecast for Coventry and Warwickshire
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
It has almost felt like Spring has arrived early in the region, and there's more good news ahead Coventry and Warwickshire has been seeing some …
Sam Allardyce
Football boss Sam Allardyce puts himself in the firing line on Celebrity Apprentice 2019
walesonline.co.uk - Sherna Noah, Press Association Senior Entertainment Correspondent, Patrick Jack
The charity special will return for the first time in 10 years Former England manager Sam Allardyce will put himself in the firing line once more when …
News (Wales)
Most and least affordable places for first-time buyers revealed
walesonline.co.uk - Vicky Shaw, Press Association Personal Finance Correspondent, Patrick Jack
The average deposit for a first-time buyer is £32,841 For the first time since 1995, first-time buyers have accounted for the majority of home …
Coventry
How to watch the Oscars 2019 in the UK, nominations, favourites, who's presenting and more
coventrytelegraph.net - Nisha Mal, James Rodger
The glitzy ceremony will see a a plethora of actors, actresses, directors and industry insiders compete for a chance at winning an iconic golden …
News (Wales)
Scam victim calls police to complain that cocaine dealer sold them a £200 bag of brown sugar
walesonline.co.uk - Patrick Jack, Shauna Corr
The annoyed buyer thought they were buying 'cocaine' A member of the public called police to tell them they had been charged £200 for a bag of brown …
News (Wales)
Life sentence for teenager who raped and murdered 14-year-old schoolgirl in park
walesonline.co.uk - Kelly Ashmore, Kirsty Bosley
The 17-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, killed Viktorija Sokolova in a brutal, sustained attack A teenager who raped and bludgeoned a …
News (Wales)
Strip searches of women inmates at private prison 'were unlawful'
walesonline.co.uk - Sam Tobin, PA, Kirsty Bosley
The human rights of inmates were breached The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) failed to prevent "systemic breaches" of the human rights of inmates who were …
Coventry
10 things you'll know if you're living on Universal Credit
coventrytelegraph.net - Fionnula Hainey
The list has been compiled by the people who know all too well how hard it can be Universal Credit, a new benefits system, is being rolled out across …
Coventry
How violent is your area? This interactive map will tell you
coventrytelegraph.net - Ben Eccleston
See how your street and neighbourhood fared with our interactive map The highest number of violent and sexual offences in Coventry were recorded on or …
Coventry
Mystery over unfinished luxury hotel and spa in Coventry
coventrytelegraph.net - Elis Sandford
It was supposed to be open in late summer 2017 The future of a former pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Coventry remains unclear - 18 months …
Coventry
Why this hotel has been a building site for two years without ever opening
coventrytelegraph.net - Elis Sandford
It was supposed to be open in late summer 2017 The future of a former pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Coventry remains unclear - 18 months …
Coventry City FC
Ricoh Arena row: This is what all parties have said today
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
The club has until March 5 to say where it will play its home games - or it could be expelled from the League altogether by April 25 Countdown: Last …
Coventry City FC
Ricoh Arena row: Key diary dates as homelessness looms
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
Fans have been waiting to hear any news on the legal battle as it is the main reason behind a stalemate over City playing at the Ricoh The legal …
News (Wales)
A rare Gruffalo 50p coin is about to be released - here's how to get one
walesonline.co.uk - James Rodger, Kirsty Bosley
It's been 20 years since Julia Donaldson's character made his debut, and the coin will celebrate that There's something rather special about finding a …
Coventry
Ricoh Arena row: Legal action update
coventrytelegraph.net - Katy Hallam
Fans have been waiting to hear any news on the legal battle as it is the main reason behind a stalemate over City playing at the Ricoh The legal …
Coventry
Rubbish piling up on Bolingbroke Road
coventrytelegraph.net - Laura Hartley