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Ed Sheeran lookalike banned from Tesco stores in Midlands city
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (325+ words) A persistent shoplifter has sparked a flurry of online commentary after internet users spotted his police mugshot bears a striking resemblance to musician Ed Sheeran. 22-year-old thief Bailey Esmonde has been barred from every Tesco outlet in Derby following the…...
Coventry school trips we all remember " how many did you go on?
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (771+ words) School trips were the days every pupil eagerly anticipated. Clambering aboard a coach at the crack of dawn alongside your classmates, packed lunch in hand, was genuinely thrilling " a rare opportunity to spend a school day free from algebra, Tudor…...
Jeremy Clarkson farm fest is biggest bank holiday party as 50, 000 flock to event
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (164+ words) "Every person needs a farmer three times a day," declared Festival host Jeremy Clarkson to roaring applause from thousands of visitors as Day Two of The Great British Farm-Fest delivered another unforgettable celebration of British farming, food, countryside culture and…...
Coventry's best independent Italian restaurants according to locals
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (92+ words) Because you don't want a Sunday roast when it's this hot...
Moment vegan protestor is tackled by security at Jeremy Clarkson farm fest
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (214+ words) A vegan protestor was tackled by security at a Jeremy Clarkson event near Coventry. The protestor was wearing a giant inflatable broccoli -inspired outfit and carrying a sign that said: "Support British Farming. Eat plants." Animal rights group PETA have…...
Pok'mon trail coming to National Trust sites this May half term
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (268+ words) There will be 10 Pok'mon's to discover on the trail(Image: James Dobson/National Trust) A Pok'mon trail is set to arrive at National Trust locations throughout the UK during May half term - including a West Midlands park. Families can enjoy…...
The changing face of Hillfields in pictures as tower blocks to be demolished
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (648+ words) It's the end of an era in Hillfields as a major regeneration project was announced this week that will see three tower blocks bulldozed. Hundreds of residents living in Hillfields House, Douglas House and Paul Stacey House will be rehomed,…...
Hour-by-hour Coventry weather as temperatures hit 27 C today
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (223+ words) Temperatures are set to soar today - here's the hour-by-hour forecast for Coventry(Image: Wales Online/Rob Browne) It's going to be another scorcher in Coventry today with temperatures set to reach 27 C. There's minimal chance of rain and not likely to…...
Plan to turn historic country house into wedding and events venue
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (343+ words) The proprietors of a Grade II listed country house in a Solihull village are seeking permission to transform it into an events venue, including hosting weddings. Knowle Hall in Kenilworth Road, which dates from the 1820s, is presently a private home....
The quirky festival that saw thousands of witches come to Coventry
13+ hour, 44+ min ago (385+ words) The latest three-day festival for pagans and witches has raised a whopping "36, 000 for charity - attracting thousands of people who joined in with rituals, workshops, entertainment and plenty more. This year's festival featured the return of the popular Witches Ball and…...