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Coventry News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Coventry News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Coventry, West Midlands (United Kingdom): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Coventry: Man jailed for murder after fatal city stabbings | June 16

    Coventry: Man jailed for murder after fatal city stabbings | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Coventry officials announce new road closures and detours amid ongoing construction, while a man receives a 15-year prison sentence for a fatal stabbing. City leaders face backlash over George Finch's controversial comments on littering, and Coventry launches major arts collaborations and prepares to honor its football club with the Freedom of the City.
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  • Coventry: Passengers trapped in Coventry station call 999 for help | June 15

    Coventry: Passengers trapped in Coventry station call 999 for help | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Coventry residents are urged to stay alert after a lockdown at Olton train station and a fatal house fire, while police continue investigating a 2024 hit-and-run case. City officials also announced plans to remove a right turn ban on a major road, and a Ukrainian refugee shares her journey of rebuilding in Coventry.
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  • Coventry: Keaton Slater anniversary as parents say child's tragic death has been a 'nig... | June 14

    Coventry: Keaton Slater anniversary as parents say child's tragic death has been a 'nig... | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Coventry marks two years since 11-year-old Keaton Slater’s tragic hit-and-run death while city officials push ahead with A46 Walsgrave junction upgrades and council approves a new special needs plan. The King’s Birthday Honours also recognize several Coventry and Warwickshire locals, including Dr. Afzal Javed’s surprise meeting with the King at Buckingham Palace.
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