Episodes

  • Coventry: M40 crash shuts motorway as emergency services respond | June 22

    Coventry: M40 crash shuts motorway as emergency services respond | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Coventry's M40 crash near Warwickshire caused major delays as emergency crews tackle a multi-vehicle collision. Two Coventry pubs named in a local writer’s 2,000-pub journey and pressure on officials to revitalize the Earlsdon derelict bank site dominate today's updates.
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  • Coventry: Coventry boosts housing targets for Nuneaton and Bedworth area | June 21

    Coventry: Coventry boosts housing targets for Nuneaton and Bedworth area | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Coventry's housing plans see Nuneaton and Bedworth get nearly double the homes, with a focus on sustainability and community input, while a historic site will host student flats as a transitional living option. West Midlands Police seized 182 e-bikes and scooters for illegal modifications, and Coventry hosts its first community literary festival amid local business support for a family affected by a recent fire.
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  • Coventry: Ancient woodland in Coventry dates back over a millennium, with wild boar sig... | June 20

    Coventry: Ancient woodland in Coventry dates back over a millennium, with wild boar sig... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Coventry's ancient woodland, protected by a 15-metre rule, is at risk due to development pressures, while the city introduces new safety measures like speed bumps and raised crossings. Coventry City FC faces Arsenal in a Premier League opener, and Frank Lampard finalizes his future with the club.
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  • Coventry: Coventry’s new building plan sparks community debate | June 19

    Coventry: Coventry’s new building plan sparks community debate | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Coventry's latest developments include a controversial restaurant proposal replacing a demolished bank, sparking debate over architectural integrity, and a fatal crash on Coventry Road that has renewed calls for road safety. The city also faces transport changes with railway station works and benefits from Take That's concerts boosting the local economy.
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    2 mins
  • Coventry News Today — June 18

    Coventry News Today — June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Coventry's Local Wire podcast faced technical issues preventing today's full report from being generated. Listeners are urged to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup featuring updates on city services, community events, and local government decisions.
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  • Coventry: Coventry father and son jailed for £880k roofing fraud | June 17

    Coventry: Coventry father and son jailed for £880k roofing fraud | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Coventry's latest episode covers the sentencing of Charlie and Ben Lee for a £880,000 roofing fraud, a new ACE-funded creative program, and the reopening of a historic landmark attracting record visitors. The episode also includes the rescue of nine ducklings from a manhole and a light drizzle forecast.
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    2 mins
  • 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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    2 mins