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"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-30T00:47:29 | null | 2016-08-29T10:39:35 | Daniel William Bourke will appear before Warwickshire Magistrates' Court on Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fman-charged-attempted-murder-after-11813721.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8860461.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GD4771167.jpg | en | null | Man charged with attempted murder after woman found with multiple stab wounds | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was found with stab wounds to her neck, back and stomach.
Police were called to a house in Newland Road, Leamington, on Friday evening and discovered the injured woman, who is in her 30s, at around 5.50pm.
Daniel William Bourke was arrested at the scene and has now been charged with attempted murder.
The 45-year-old, of Newland Road, is set to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court today.
Police say the injured woman, also from Leamington, remains in hospital where her condition is described as critical but stable. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/man-charged-attempted-murder-after-11813721 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e703e85e396699ff734bf53f7acfb5e4997fda15248c45ad3cd87d1610e27eee.json |
[
"Enda Mullen"
] | 2016-08-27T22:47:18 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Company waiting for the right conditions after successful test on the salt flats of the USA | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ftriumph-delays-ambitious-bid-break-11804591.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11715603.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS96233959.jpg | en | null | Triumph delays ambitious bid to break motorcyle world land speed record | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Triumph Motorcycles - the legendary British motorcycle brand which started out in Coventry - has put back its ambitious bid to break the motorcycle world land speed record by a few weeks to wait for optimal conditions.
The attempt will now take place in mid-September in the USA - weather permitting.
The announcement follows a successful practice session at the famous salt flats of Bonneville, which saw the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner reach a speed of 274.2mph on August 9 to become the world’s fastest Triumph yet.
Triumph’s aim is to exceed the current record that stands at 376.363mph, using the purpose-built 1,000bhp motorcycle.
Riding the high-powered superbike over a measured mile will be Isle of Man TT racer and multiple speed record holder Guy Martin.
Triumph had originally hoped to stage the attempt this month but despite having a good course surface for testing the team felt the salt wasn’t yet fully capable of supporting a top-speed streamliner run.
In consultation with FIM course manager Mike Cook, the team are targeting the September dates as the best possible opportunity for the optimal course conditions required for the record attempt.
Guy Martin’s first week in the streamliner saw him master the controls of the machine quickly - achieving all the goals set by crew chief and designer Matt Markstaller and his team.
Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner
The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner during a practice session at the famous salt flats of Bonneville
Mr Markstaller said: “We achieved a great deal during our test week at Bonneville and feel we are in a great position to move ahead with our record attempt.
“Guy settled into the streamliner very quickly and impressed us with the speed in which he mastered both the motorcycle and riding on the salt.
“While conditions were some of the best I have seen over the last few years, we feel there is still some room for improvement.
“When chasing a record such as this on two wheels the conditions have to be the very best they can be, to give us the greatest chance of achieving the speeds we require to set a new record.”
Triumph has a history of breaking the land speed record, holding the title of ‘World’s Fastest Motorcycle’ between 1955 and 1970.
The record-breaking Triumph Streamliners included Devil’s Arrow, Texas Cee-gar, Dudek Streamliner and Gyronaut X1, the former achieving a top speed of 245.667mph.
Guy Martin
Today’s record, held by Rocky Robinson since 2010 riding the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner, sits at 376.363mph.
The iconic Bonneville name was conceived following Johnny Allen’s land-speed record runs at the salt flats in Utah in September 1956, when he reached the record breaking speed of 193.72mph.
The first T120 Bonneville model was unveiled at the Earls Court Bike Show and went on sale in 1959.
Triumph Motorcycles, which is now based in Hinckley, started out in Coventry in the late 19th Century.
Initially founded as the Triumph Cycle Company in 1889, it later became the New Triumph Co and produced its first motorcycle in 1902.
In 1907 the motorcycle maker moved to a larger site in Priory Street, Coventry, which was destroyed in the Blitz in 1940 and was temporarily relocated to Warwick before a new factory was built in Meriden in 1942.
Thrust SSC, at Coventry Transport Museum, holds the current world land speed record | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/triumph-delays-ambitious-bid-break-11804591 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/9c02273656aef38ac7c103db1684d18b387ed6af472d1c22b7ba645d36f3ed55.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:47:47 | null | 2016-08-30T22:03:48 | Have your say on which Sky Blues players impressed in the EFL Trophy win | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-4-west-ham-11821383.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11821314.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98297353.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 4 West Ham United 2: Rate the players and have YOUR say | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City overcame a youthful West Ham United side in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
A disappointing crowd were at the Ricoh Arena for the clash, with just 98 fans travelling to support the young Hammers.
The future Premier League stars could not deal with the Sky Blues, despite taking the lead, as two goals from Jordan Turnbull, as well as efforts from skipper Jordan Willis and midfielder Ruben Lameiras, sealed the victory.
Next up for the home side is a trip to Fleetwood Town in League One on Saturday, where Tony Mowbray will be hoping to pick up his side's first three points of their 2016/17 third tier campaign.
Now, we are giving you the chance to have your say and rate the players.
Jordan Turnbull celebrates his goal making it 1-1 with Ruben LAmeiras
Simply use our handy tool below, and rate the players out of 10.
We will duly publish the results over the coming days.
So, Sky Blues fans.
Who impressed you? And who needs to do better? Reveal all below. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-4-west-ham-11821383 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/8f4d80565e427e74008ac8b460184960a5ab298fd4f0a759e029aabf75afa12a.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T04:47:21 | null | 2016-08-27T17:12:52 | Your chance to review the performance as Sky Blues are held by the Cobblers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-1-northampton-town-11809060.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809079.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98077484.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 1 Northampton Town 1: Rate the players and have YOUR say | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City were held to a draw at the Ricoh Arena for the third time in three matches on Saturday afternoon.
The Sky Blues were looking to chalk up their first victory of the 2016/17 campaign against former landlords Northampton Town.
But it was the Cobblers who took the lead at the Ricoh, with Harry Beautyman bundling home in the first-half to give the visitors the advantage at the interval.
Tony Mowbray introduced Jodi Jones in the second half, and the exciting winger's arrival sparked the home side into life.
Jones managed to set up the home side's equaliser, delivering a great ball for striker Marcus Tudgay to head home.
Daniel Agyei shoots for goal
Now, we are giving you the chance to have your say and rate the players.
Simply use our handy tool below, and rate the players out of 10.
We will duly publish the results over the coming days.
So, Sky Blues fans.
Who impressed you? And who needs to do better? Reveal all below. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-1-northampton-town-11809060 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/cd869fb63d47a6cb9259e86ae2e816c127695e874fe450787eb2f36d8e4fe98a.json |
[
"Izzy Sanders"
] | 2016-08-30T22:49:14 | null | 2016-08-30T12:32:43 | NHS, Virgin trains, Brexit and Coventry City council - Coventry Telegraph letters for August 30 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fanything-full-brexit-would-complete-11818062.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article6318824.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/South-Warwickshire-Foundation-Trust.jpg | en | null | 'Anything other than a full Brexit would be a complete betrayal' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Far too many times we are told how bad our unique NHS is, well I have just experienced how brilliant it can be.
From the visit to my GP, a referral to a consultant at Warwick (great reception and car parking) who then referred me to a more qualified consultant at George Elliot (again great reception and easy parking) all through to the pre op and finally the surgery at Walsgrave I have been kept well informed as to all matters involved with my day surgery. They listened to my concerns with holiday commitments and worked with me when arranging appointments within their busy schedule to accommodate me, keeping me up to date with letters, phone calls and texts.
The staff, right from reception checking in, the nursing staff, the anaesthetist, the surgeon and the recovery nurses were absolutely brilliant and due to their care and attention they made the whole day a good experience. Watching them all work in harmony with friendly smiles and encouraging conversation was a pleasure.
I cannot praise them enough and say a heartfelt thanks for doing everything they could to make me feel special. Well done NHS.
Robert Mansfield
Coventry
Virgin Trains spends heavily on customer marketing but its true attitude to passengers can be seen in its actions rather than its words.
The huge price hike in car parking at Coventry Station is just the latest example of milking rail travellers for every penny they’ve got, coming as it does on the back of soaring ticket prices. It’s also worth remembering that this massive rise in parking charges comes with absolutely no investment by Virgin in any alternatives.
The amount of cycle parking at the station is woefully inadequate. Anyone who can no longer afford to pay Virgin’s exorbitant fees and takes to cycling to the station can expect a struggle to find anywhere to leave their bike, and every obstacle you can think of to taking your bike on a Virgin Train.
Martyn Brunt
Allesley
Area around Coventry Train Station and Central Six retail park near to the A429
When George Spence (Letters, Aug 27) claims “we are not Remainers or Brexiteers any more” in his comments regarding making Brexit work, I would argue that the positions taken on Britain’s EU membership during the referendum campaign are more relevant than ever.
Of course, those in government must try to put their differences aside in order to deliver what the majority of the UK voted for, but it is imperative that Brexiteers maintain key Cabinet positions and lead the negotiations to leave the EU. Let me assure Mr Spence that prominent Brexiteers such as Johnson, Davies and Fox do have “sufficient competence” to do it on their own and they truly believe in ensuring the “fondest dreams” of all those who voted to leave are realised.
Furthermore, with Theresa May still dragging her feet on committing to when Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty will actually be triggered, MPs threatening to derail Brexit in Parliament, some even suggesting a second referendum, these are worrying times for democracy.
Remainers must not be allowed to sabotage the democratic will of the majority. Anything other than a full Brexit would be a complete betrayal and therefore, only when that is achieved, should the labels Remainer and Brexiteer become redundant.
Matthew Batson
Coundon
West Orchards shopping centre, Coventry
Once again Myles Mackie is defending Coventry City Council and extolling the virtues of universities.
As usual he misinterprets writers’ comments as does the council in that, far from resenting the universities, most welcome them as adding to the prestige of the city.
The complaint is that the council is obsessed with the universities requirements to the detriment of taxpaying residents’ priorities such as the lack of a vibrant shopping centre the city deserves and exacerbating that problem by allowing prime sites to become student accommodation. The abysmal city centre shopping on offer is not due to current retail problems but lack of investment over decades.
In residential areas the council encourage much needed family homes to be split into student accommodation and they have failed to take action when those landlords allow their tenants to create problems for their neighbours.
Of course there is change and there will be more but that does not mean the city should deteriorate, other cities have changed but unlike Coventry have maintained or improved their status
Derek Benefield
Coventry | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/anything-full-brexit-would-complete-11818062 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/5607761bbb7f77b28519b9b253c58b59c1178c8999f93f028dac9687f056a95c.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-30T22:48:22 | null | 2016-08-30T12:28:18 | Online petition calls on the Government to bring over hundreds of children in time for the start of a new school year | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fwe-need-look-after-first-11818025.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11812451.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS69762456.jpg | en | null | 'We need to look after our own first!' Coventrians react to being asked to support Calais refugees | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Telegraph readers have reacted to the city’s councillors encouraging local people to offer their support to the refugees.
The council has invited Coventrians to sign a petition to help bring 300 refugee children trapped in Calais over to Britain.
The online petition calls on the Government to bring over hundreds of children in time for the start of a new school year.
The campaign was started by Labour peer Lord Alfred Dubs who was a child refugee, rescued by the UK in 1938 from the Nazis.
At the time of writing, the campaign had nearly 58,000 signatories.
Lord Dubs writes: “I was a child refugee once, fleeing the Nazis, and Britain took me in and saved my life.
“So when I hear thousands of unaccompanied refugee children are going missing across Europe and our government is breaking its promise to bring them to the UK to reunite with their families, it’s personal.
“Right now, these kids are suffering squalor, destitution and desperation in Calais because the government is dragging its feet.
“It’s unforgivable, but I believe if we urgently build a huge public push, we can get these 300 frightened children here before school starts.”
Migrants scuffle to get clothes distributed at a camp near Calais
Coun John Mutton has offered his support to the campaign and is encouraging all those that feel moved by the campaign to add their names to the petition.
Coventry is currently home to 105 Syrian refugees who have been placed here through a government scheme to settle those fleeing war and persecution.
Telegraph readers reacted on our social media pages, and you can see a selection of views below.
Do you have an opinion? Share it. Leave a comment at the bottom of the article and have your view heard.
Anyone wishing to sign the petition can do so here.
Reader reaction
Natasha Rose Boneham-Hobson: "I think Coventry needs to sort out the fact we have no space for our own homeless and fail to sort out the homeless population that is in need of shelter and food. So, before you ask the Coventry people to help you, help us help our own first."
Wayne Waugh: "Charity begins at home."
Chantelle Coombes: "No, not at the moment. We have children who are facing being homeless, not enough housing. Not enough school places. We need to get our own home in order first, then of course we can help them."
Lee Wicker: "'We need to look after our own first!' say Coventry residents who didn't care about homeless people until there was the potential for some foreigners to turn up."
Natalie Masterson: "I don't have an issue with helping others less fortunate but I have an issue with a council who can't even home the people who already live in Coventry."
Mary McIntyre: "Sort our own out first."
Migrants queue to receive their daily food distribution in a makeshift camp in Calais
Natalie Masterson: "I'm not saying we shouldn't help but find it hypocritical of the council to offer to help when they can't help people in the city."
Jaymee Hanrahan: "These poor people don't have anything at all... like literally nothing. How would you feel if there was a massive war here and then our parents wanted to send us to a safer place? We are all humans, regardless where we are born."
Heather Thompson: "I just can't see how it is possible to home, school and pay for 300 extra families, not here in Coventry any way. We are full and can't even look after our own citizens."
Emma McGarry: "Are they going to put in place the necessary translators in Coventry school? More than likely not, it'll be down to school staff to deal with this! There are lots of Coventry children that need help... I'm sorry if that sounds selfish."
Mark Kenyon: "Sorry this is madness, there is cramp and over crowded social housing stock and homeless people in Coventry. Why would we take on the worlds problems when we do not have a real grasp and solution to our own?"
Migrants step over a fence as they escape from railway police officers in Calais
Christine Haworth: "Charity begins at home. Lets look after our own homeless people, some with kids some not. Elderly people homeless. They fought for this country and for us yet they are still fighting to be able to live in their homes or even have a room to call their own."
Baz Beale: "The only time these councils listen to us is when it's deemed beneficial for them."
James Riley: "Everybody reading this is a descendant of immigrants so how can you criticise other immigrants?"
Neal Ashby: "Count the homeless in Coventry and sort them first. Its about priorities, something in which our city/country do not consider."
David Harrison: "Perhaps Coventry City Council could look after the people of Coventry and leave UK Aid to help overseas."
Helen Dann: "Sometimes you do have to think about those who already live here before those coming here."
Coventry takes in more Syrian refugees than any other UK city
Ronan O'Connor: "And a quick scroll through the comments on here are exactly why I'm so glad to have left Coventry. So much for being the City of Peace and Reconciliation!"
Ian Campbell: "You couldn't really say no to children that are living rough in France, it is a bit unsettling though, if there are children living a feral lifestyle and the French authorities are not stepping in to offer an alternative, the French must be really mean."
Bager: "Good that Coventry is offering help to those in need. Well done."
BC68: "So depressing to see how much ill-informed rubbish, hatred and bigotry this story has unleashed from my fellow Coventrians."
RodPolisher: "This city has already taken in more Syrian 'refugees' than any other. These so-called 'refugees' are already in a safe country, France. If the French authorities don't fulfil their legal obligations, why should the problem be dumped onto the UK?"
Marcus Horne: "Pure lunacy."
Abo: "This is not the council's job."
gainsay: "Can't understand why the electorate keeps voting in a party that is so out of touch with most peoples views."
scimeter: "They are not our problem!"
Aileen Watt: "Think it's a disgrace that these people want to put more refugees in front of our own people. It's disgusting when disabled people can't get a council house because they are given to refugees. Yes, we should do more to help them but not at the expense of our own people!"
Anthony Perkins: "Those who say 'no' are well within their rights to do so. We, the UK, already have enough problems with refugees as it is without these extras coming in. People who say no to these people are well within their rights to do - we the UK already have enough problems with refugees as it is without these extra 300 coming in. I hope it fails.
WarwicksLion: "No more. Simple." | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/we-need-look-after-first-11818025 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/568c7ca5ec3d2c0c7c338ba75c34540ca38111d268979d0e5b700ad80418b257.json |
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"Alan Poole-Cov"
] | 2016-08-28T08:47:11 | null | 2016-08-27T18:37:00 | Mogga insists league positions mean nothing at this stage of the season after Northampton Town draw | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-squad-will-stronger-11809773.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809796.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98086482.jpg | en | null | Coventry City squad 'will get stronger in the next few days', says Sky Blues boss Tony Mowbray | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Tony Mowbray was frustrated at a result that leaves Coventry City only two places off the foot of League One – but insists league positions mean nothing at this stage of proceedings.
“Young players look at results, points accrued but I’ve told them they mustn’t do that,” said the Sky Blues boss – “they don’t have to think about the table until we get a dozen games in.
“A couple of wins on the bounce and you’re in the top six so there’s no need to worry about tables at this stage – we know that from when we were top last season.”
“The group are a bit despondent – they felt as if they’d done enough to win the game – but I’ve told them that doesn’t count if you don’t put the ball in the net and we o obviously haven’t done that enough this season.
“A couple of 0-0s and a 1-1 – that’s not enough points for the effort we’ve put in and we had some great chances to win the game today.
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“I was happy enough with the performance – they gave a good account of themselves and how we came in 1-0 down at half-time is mind-boggling although in the last ten minutes it became a bit end-to-end and they missed a great chance as well.
“What I do know is that I see the signs of a pretty decent team growing together and once we get this window shut and get the group together we can start working on how to improve the results.
“We have to discover what type of goals we’re going to score. Last year there were a lot of counter-attacking goals using the speed of Armstrong, Murphy and Kent to create wide open spaces.
“It’s not the same this year so we have to find a way. There were a lot of crosses whizzing into their box today – Marcus Tudgay scored the winner from one of them – so that’s encouraging.
“There was lots of domination with possession, we moved the ball around well and got into some great positions but too often we had a touch too many and didn’t pull the trigger or we shot over the bar.
“We need to be more clinical: I can talk to them, tell them, even show them the clips but you’ve got to work at it and if you get a yard you’ve got to shoot.
“But I don’t want to be too critical because I thought we worked extremely hard and showed a lot of talent today and if we keep playing like that we’ll win football matches.
“I feel quite confident about the team; I think it will get stronger in the next few days and once we can do the work on the grass I think this will be a difficult place for teams to come.
“I don’t think we’re very far away from that." | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-squad-will-stronger-11809773 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/ba1e5acd4cd7194488dd5aa99911181c84cfbe7852232207e8dc5b72def74abe.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T08:47:21 | null | 2016-08-27T18:34:32 | Watch Wasps boss Dai Young review his team's pre-season friendly with Bristol | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fwe-didnt-give-ourselves-chance-11799363.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809901.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Launchbury-v-Bristol.jpg | en | null | individually and collectively we've got to be better in everything we do' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Dai Young said he was pleased with some aspects of his team's performance against Bristol, but that there are still plenty of areas that need attention ahead of next Sunday's Premiership opener with Exeter.
Last season's Aviva Premiership runners-up the Chiefs offer Wasps the stiffest possible opening day test. They hammered Young's team in the corresponding fixture last season thanks to five tries from their superbly co-ordinated driving lineout and a Thomas Waldrom hat-trick.
Rob Baxter's side went on to beat the black-and-golds twice at their Sandy Park home in the spring, including the 34-23 semi-final win that ended Wasps interest in last season's title race.
Since then they have added England centre Ollie Devoto plus Aussie duo Dave Dennis and Greg Holmes to their squad, and will be attempting to erase the memory of their most recent visit to the Ricoh - when Jimmy Gopperth's last-gasp conversion pinched the European Cup quarter final in April. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/we-didnt-give-ourselves-chance-11799363 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/b3e35606b7cc9eecbf2541d9cfae1c8f659e3a424f0a50de7f3be7ffaed26e9d.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-30T00:50:23 | null | 2016-08-29T12:44:26 | This and other cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on July 14 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fscales-justice-thief-stole-200-11814382.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814485.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS90200207.jpg | en | null | Scales of Justice: Thief stole £200 of steak from Iceland | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Thursday July 14 include:
Keaton Clements, 18, of Windsor Street, Spon End, admitted possession of a bladed article (12-inch kitchen knife) in a public place, possession of an offensive weapon (knuckle duster) in a public place and possession of cannabis. He was sent to prison for 12 weeks and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Richard Jackson, 28, of Achal Close, Foleshill, admitted three counts of stealing steak worth a total of £202 from Iceland. He was sent to prison for eight weeks due to his “appalling record of dishonesty” and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Bailey Montague, 31, of Alfred Road, Hillfields, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. She was given a community order including an eight-week curfew with an electronic tag from 8pm-7am and ordered to pay £100 compensation, £100 court costs and a £60 victim surcharge.
Police want to speak to this man after laptops were stolen from a library
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Patricia Sullivan, 36, of Finham Road, Kenilworth, was found guilty of stealing fish products worth £38 from Pets at Home and stealing razors worth £19.98 from Co-op. She admitted failing to answer bail. She was sent to prison for 12 weeks due to long history of offending and ordered to pay a £80 victim surcharge.
Stacey Collins, 25, of Glebe Road, Nuneaton, admitted two counts of assault. She was given a 12-month conditional discharge and offered to pay £200 compensation.
Stewart Davis, 28, of Penrose Close, Canley, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and assault. He was given a community order, fined £50 and ordered to pay £100 compensation and £50 court costs.
Tommy Gilheaney, 25, of Guild Road, Foleshill, admitted two counts of stealing a number plate, driving without insurance and driving a vehicle without a valid test certificate. He had six points endorsed on his driving licence, was given 80 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £85 victim surcharge. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/scales-justice-thief-stole-200-11814382 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/36d626b6191ddc28edabe73009ee7a51fdd017ea4d6d0d6acf4e708bb7490d84.json |
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"Sam Dimmer"
] | 2016-08-26T22:50:40 | null | 2016-08-26T15:34:18 | Nadeem Hussain was arrested on August 9 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ftrial-date-set-coventry-man-11805386.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11805570.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GP35048500.jpg | en | null | Trial date set for Coventry man charged with funding terrorism | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A Coventry man accused of funding terrorism is expected to go on trial next year.
Nadeem Hussain, from Threadneedle Street, Foleshill , appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Wandsworth prison today.
He is accused of three counts of being concerned in arrangements to make money available for the purposes of terrorism .
The offences, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000 , were allegedly committed in April this year.
Mr Justice Saunders fixed a plea hearing for December 9 and a provisional two-week trial at a London court from February 6. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/trial-date-set-coventry-man-11805386 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/315d52105d73cb648d06f5ff365ab6d8f6ee8636ab592bb5d3ea2d46633872fc.json |
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"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-26T22:50:50 | null | 2016-08-26T13:10:50 | Shivraj Naskar, in his early 20s, was in his final year of studying for an accounting and finance degree | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fwarwick-university-student-dies-horrific-11803672.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11804087.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Shivraj-NaskarJPG.jpg | en | null | Warwick University student dies in horrific crash near Indian beach resort | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A student from the University of Warwick has died following a horrific car crash near a beach resort in India.
Shivraj Naskar, who was in his early 20s, died alongside two friends in the early hours of Sunday morning at Mandarmani sea beach.
According to the Times of India, the trio’s Ford Ecosport collided with a BMX X3 at around 5.30am on August 22 outside the Sana Beach Resort.
The Times of India reports that the Indian authorities believe that they may have been intoxicated during the accident and were not wearing seatbelts.
Shivraj and his friends, Suraj Dasgupta and Vaibhav Shandilya, were pronounced dead on arrival at Cantai Subdivisional Hospital.
Mandarmani sea beach. File picture
Tragically none of the boys’ parents back in Kolkata, where they lived, knew that they has driven over 100 miles to the popular beach resort.
The news of the final year accounting and finance student’s death spread quickly to the UK where his course leaders and sports club friends have paid tribute to “an incredible guy”.
Warwick Business School associate dean for the undergraduate programme John Rudd said: “This is very sad news and will be felt deeply by staff and students across the university.
“We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this tragic time.”
A spokesman from Warwick Tennis society where Shivraj was an active member said: “One of our most committed and active members from last year, Shivraj Naskar, was involved in a car crash and was pronounced dead on arrival to hospital.
“Shiv was an incredible guy, always out to have fun and loved his time at Warwick"
“We as a club were grateful to have him join us this year and the kind of enthusiasm and spirit he brought to all events is something we all could learn from.
“It is incredibly sad to see him taken away so early with such a great future still ahead of him. This is heart breaking news for all of us who knew him and our condolences go out to the rest of his friends and family.
“He was an incredible guy and he will live on in our memories forever.”
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"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:34 | null | 2016-08-26T12:44:39 | Wasps lock James Gaskell speaks exclusively to the opening Coventry Telegraph rugby podcast about battling back from injury and his hopes for the season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fcoventry-telegraph-rugby-podcast-things-11803975.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11804075.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/James-Gaskell.jpg | en | null | Coventry Telegraph Rugby Podcast: 'Things are getting feisty in training now as places are up for grabs' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Wasps lock James Gaskell speaks exclusively to the opening Coventry Telegraph rugby podcast about battling back from injury and his hopes for the season.
The former Sale skipper fills us in on his pre-season and on the competition for starting spots going on between himself, skipper Joe Launchbury, newcomers Matt Symons and Marcus Garratt, Kearnan Myall, James Cannon and Will Rowlands.
Premiership A League lands in Coventry for first time
Rugby writer Paul Smith also reviews last week's opening pre-season match with Yorkshire Carnegie and looks ahead to Saturday's clash with Bristol.
He discusses who has caught his eye so far, and the options Dai Young has available to replace injured stars James Haskell and Kurtley Beale.
Dai Young fields international contingent in Wasps final warm-up against Bristol
This podcast will be a weekly feature throughout the rugby season and will include content from Coventry Rugby and local clubs as well as Wasps. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/coventry-telegraph-rugby-podcast-things-11803975 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/bdb520c0917acc9335cc91be42351c7d8ccaf35e0d8d99e95dd4988ba026cba0.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:48:07 | null | 2016-08-30T22:26:59 | Sky Blues supporters have their say as their side beats a young Hammers outfit | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fit-joke-competition-kick-start-11821414.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11821313.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98297541.jpg | en | null | 'It may be a joke competition, but it may kick-start our season!' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City fans took to social media after seeing their side overcome a youthful West Ham United side in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
The Sky Blues put their disappointing league form behind them, scoring four goals against the Hammers on a night in which just over 2,000 fans attended the Ricoh Arena.
Marcus Tudgay put the game to bed, after Jordan Turnbull had bagged himself a brace either side of a Ruben Lameiras effort.
Tony Mowbray and his side may be without a win from five matches in League One, but they will surely take confidence from this outing.
Next up for the home side is a trip to Highbury, where they will continue their league campaign at Fleetwood Town next Saturday.
City fans took to social media website Twitter at full-time to give their thoughts on their team's performance.
We have compiled the best of the reaction - both positive and negative - for you to read below. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/it-joke-competition-kick-start-11821414 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/34b2c9d0250a421ac941db78c9557060ed4ec1e893e991defe98cdaf3c7ade09.json |
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"Katrina Chilver"
] | 2016-08-26T22:50:20 | null | 2016-08-26T14:11:15 | This is not the first time a large vehicle has found itself wedged under the bridge in Hinckley Road | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Florry-gets-stuck-under-unused-11804488.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11804789.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/lorry2.jpg | en | null | Lorry gets stuck under unused Nuneaton railway bridge - again | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A lorry found itself stuck under a low bridge in Nuneaton this morning, reigniting pleas for the bridge to be removed.
This is not the first time a large vehicle has found itself wedged under the disused railway bridge in Hinckley Road and after the crash people are again calling for it to be pulled down.
Residents living close by reported hearing a bang as the lorry drove under the bridge at around 9am.
Coun Keith Kondakor, who represents the Weddington ward on both the borough and county councils, has been campaigning to have the bridge removed.
He said: “There was an incredible noise, It’s been a spectacularly dangerous bridge for ages, we have got the signs improved now but it will keep happening, we really need the bridge taken out, it’s an accident black spot and where it is it backs up the traffic.
“I have been asking the county council to get it taken out. It’s totally redundant. It can never be reopened. It’s a dangerous pinch point for cyclists, pedestrians and everyone.
“In the last two years there’s probably been four bridge strikes now. Everyone is really going to benefit if it wasn’t there, what’s the point of keeping it?”
Lorry found itself wedged under the disused railway bridge in Hinckley Road
Lorry found itself wedged under the disused railway bridge in Hinckley Road
Lorry found itself wedged under the disused railway bridge in Hinckley Road
The removal of the bridge was discussed at a county council full council meeting in March when Coun Peter Butlin, cabinet member for transport and planning, revealed it would cost £200,000 and was ‘not a priority at present.’
Coun Kondakor added: “I think it’s a case of trying to find someone with the money and the will to do it. We need to get one of the house builders to pay for removing the bridge as part of improving traffic.
Warwickshire Police was called to the scene and partially closed the road.
A recovery service was sent to remove the lorry and make it safe. The road was clear shortly after 10.55am. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/lorry-gets-stuck-under-unused-11804488 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/c641376b0b23704f2078ef5b4302d62146f28a04432c62192f549ce976f39acf.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:49 | null | 2016-08-26T14:07:31 | Coombe Abbey sales manager aims to raise £3k for Cancer Research UK | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fcoventry-hotel-worker-take-mammoth-11804783.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11804792.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Nicola-Felton-14.jpg | en | null | Coventry hotel worker to take on mammoth marathon in memory of mum | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A hotel sales manager is taking on a mammoth midnight marathon in memory of her late brother.
Nicola Felton, from Market Harborough, will be taking on the 26-mile Shine Night Walk on Saturday, September 24, after losing her brother Mark to pancreatic cancer in April.
The challenge, which she is aiming to complete in less than seven hours, will see her march in aid of Cancer Research UK as part of her mission to raise £3,000 for the national charity.
Nicola, who works at Brinklow-based Coombe Abbey, will be joined in her epic challenge by sisters, Alison and Vivian, and friend, Alison Stamp, who have each been clocking up around 15 miles every weekend to prepare for the task.
Combining a healthy diet with a strict regime, which initially started at two miles each walk before building up to 20, has already seen Nicola lose around two and a half stone.
In pictures: Lindley Suite at Coombe Abbey
Since Mark was an avid runner – completing ten marathons in his life time, as well as the Leicester half marathon six months into chemotherapy – Nicola said a marathon in his memory seemed the best way to continue his legacy.
“Mark was always running, even taking on races when he was battling chemotherapy, so fundraising by doing something he loved seemed the most fitting way to keep his memory alive,” she said.
“So when I heard about the Shine Night walk, I knew I had to do it – thankfully my sisters and friend were straight on-board when I suggested it to them.
“In raising funds for Cancer Research, I’m able to choose which type of cancer I’d like to donate towards, which has meant I’ve been able to support research into pancreatic cancer to hopefully find a cure for this cruel disease.
“I’ve been really overwhelmed by the support I’ve had from friends and family, and particularly Coombe Abbey – receiving donations not only from customers and clients, but the hotel team as well – taking the total figure raised to £1,000 already! I hope I’ll make my brother proud.”
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June Picken, sales director at Coombe Abbey, said the hotel is delighted to support Nicola’s epic charity challenge.
“Coombe Abbey has a real charitable culture and we always encourage our staff to do their bit for good causes – in the past few years we’ve had at least five different members of staff take on fundraising missions of their own, including myself who took part in Coventry’s Strictly Come Dancing.
“We were therefore delighted to hear about Nicola’s new challenge, especially when the cause was so close to her heart, and only too happy to support her by donating.
“Nicola has proven her strength with all the serious training she has done, so we wish her and her sisters and friend best of luck on the night.”
To donate towards Nicola’s cause, click here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/whats-on-news/coventry-hotel-worker-take-mammoth-11804783 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/ebef34d7fb5b7c84a1f7e60f8ff46dec0cc38d73654389315d14b81723745487.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T02:50:06 | null | 2016-08-28T11:05:27 | Coventry city centre store is giving away thousands of sweets over the next few weeks | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fwatch-new-sweet-shop-opens-11810964.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11810872.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98058589-Medium.jpg | en | null | Watch: New sweet shop opens at West Orchards Shopping Centre | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A sweet shop celebrated the opening of its new Coventry city centre branch in style on Saturday – by giving away THOUSANDS of free sweets.
The Treat Kitchen opened it doors at West Orchards Shopping Centre to add to its stores in Leicester, Nottingham and Derby.
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Coun Lindsley Harvard, cuts the ribbon to officially declare the shop open, while some half a tonne of confectionery was started to be given out for free.
The independent retailer is handing out 75,000 sweets and chocolates over the first eight weekends of the shop opening between The Perfume Shop and The Body Shop.
The new store sells more than 300 different varieties of confectionery including traditionally made bon bons, 24 flavours of gourmet jelly beans, hard boiled classics like rhubarb and custards as well as its famous Radioactive Sours – super sour sweets covered in a tongue tantalising layer of malic acid. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/watch-new-sweet-shop-opens-11810964 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/78c4a7f8e9793b4ac2561a6e7ac9233e109f1d5ed7acc6352401407b612a265b.json |
[
"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:55 | null | 2016-08-26T15:09:20 | Team news, key match-ups and questions Dai is looking to answer tomorrow at Clifton RFC | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fbristol-rugby-vs-wasps-you-11805233.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11780040.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Wasps-Bassett.jpg | en | null | Bristol Rugby vs Wasps: All you need to know ahead of the final pre-season encounter | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Wasps face Bristol for the first time since 2009 tomorrow seeking to build form and confidence ahead of next week’s Premiership opener against Exeter.
The black-and-golds have an outstanding record against Bris since league rugby began in 1987, winning 27 of the clubs’ 35 encounters in all competitions with three drawn. However, the result is of secondary importance tomorrow as Dai Young focuses on performance and bedding in new combinations before the serious stuff gets underway in seven days time.
Bristol are newly returned to English rugby’s top flight after a seven year absence, and under the guidance of former England supremo Andy Robinson have built a side with a strong Welsh flavour.
This season will be all about survival for them, and there were encouraging signs in their 25-24 friendly defeat against Cardiff Blues last weekend, including two tries for former Wasp Tom Varndell.
When and where?
2.30pm kick off at Clifton RFC, a mile from Cribbs Causeway at BS10 7TT.
Teams:
Bristol: Jordan Williams; Ryan Edwards, Will Hurrell, Gavin Henson, Tom Varndell; Ben Mosses, Will Cliff; Soane Tonga’uiha, Ross McMillan, Gaston Cortes; James Phillips, Ben Glynn; Jon Fisher, Jack Lam (c), Jordan Crane.
Replacements: Marc Jones, Kyle Traynor, Anthony Perenise, Ian Evans, Joe Joyce, Olly Robinson, Mitch Eadie, Rhodri Williams, Adrian Jarvis, Charlie Amesbury, Thretton Palamo.
Wasps: Rob Miller; Frank Halai, Elliot Daly, Nick De Luca, Josh Bassett; Jimmy Gopperth, Joe Simpson; Matt Mullan, Tommy Taylor, Phil Swainston; Joe Launchbury, James Gaskell; Sam Jones, Guy Thompson, Nathan Hughes.
Replacements: Ashley Johnson, Will Rowlands, Simon McIntyre, Tom Cruse, Alex Rieder, Dan Robson, Danny Cipriani, Christian Wade, Brendan Macken, Wain James, Matt Symons, Will Stuart.
Referee: Wayne Barnes
Richard Lane Photography Guy Thompson in pre-season action for Wasps against Yorkshire Carnegie
Player Watch:
Bristol’s centre selection combines former Coventry player-of-the-year Will Hurrell and Welsh posterboy Gavin Henson in a potent attacking pairing. They face Wasps’ England star Elliot Daly and Scottish international Nick De Luca in what promises to be a high-octane battle.
The front row battle pits another former Cov favourite Ross McMillan plus his Tongan-Argentinian propping pair Soane Tonga’uiha and Gaston Cortes against Wasps seasonal debutant Matt Mullan, new signing Tommy Taylor and Phil Swainston. Dai expects Jake Cooper-Woolley and Marty Moore to be fit for next week, but in the meantime Bristol may well target the scrum, where Wasps conceded plenty of second-half penalties last week.
Listen to our new rugby podcast this week featuring Wasps' James Gaskell:
Three Key questions Dai will hope to resolve:
Which scrum half starts against Exeter?
Dan Robson played a starring role last week against Yorkshire Carnegie, and this week it is the turn of Wasps’ other England squad scrum half, Joe Simpson, to wear the No.9 shirt. There is so little between the two of them that a single flash of brilliance - or one error - could swing Dai’s thinking.
What is the best answer at No.12 until Kurtley Beale is fit?
Dai seems confident that Kyle Eastmond’s minor injury - a groin strain - will have cleared up by next Saturday, and he is likely to be the answer. In the meantime Nick De Luca, usually an outside centre, stakes his claim to partner Elliot Daly, while Brendan Macken, who played 80 minutes last Sunday, may get another chance to impress from the bench.
Which back row combination works best?
In the absence of James Haskell, Dai is doubtless counting the days until Thomas Young is match fit following his summer shoulder operation. In the meantime Guy Thompson gets another chance to further enhance the good impression he made against Carnegie, alongside Nathan Hughes and Sam Jones. Alex Rieder will hope to catch the eye from the bench, but the main requirement in the back row is no further injuries.
Danny Cipriani returns to Wasps
What the coaches say:
Andy Robinson:
“The way the players have taken on the pre-season and the work they have put in has been exemplary.
“They have certainly showed a competitive edge in training through the summer, but that’s the easy part done and now the hard part starts as we go into playing Premiership matches and find out where we are.”
Dai Young:
“This week will be a big step up based on the couple of friendly games Bristol have played so far. But most of our focus will be on what we do, and we’ll be looking to see how things we’ve worked on take shape on the field.
“We obviously won’t show everything we’ve worked on, as we’re mindful that other Premiership teams have access to the footage just as we do to theirs, but we will be focusing on being sure we are ready for Exeter the week after.”
Nathan Hughes scores for Wasps against Yorkshire Carnegie in last weekend's opener
And finally...
England’s top referee Wayne Barnes, who is in charge tomorrow, only took control of one Wasps match last season. Meanwhile the club saw plenty of the Premiership refereeing panel’s younger, less experienced element, including Craig Maxwell-Keys three times and Luke Pearce four - it is to be hoped Wasps see a little more of Barnes this term. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/bristol-rugby-vs-wasps-you-11805233 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/aabb18dd6a0907e2053d13efbbf86b3f1ae3f20a294204bc67ab322295fdeb2d.json |
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"Laura Hartley"
] | 2016-08-30T22:52:04 | null | 2016-08-30T15:00:28 | Police say the people living in Torrington Avenue were Sri Lankan, Romanian and Bulgarian | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fits-just-unbelievable-shocked-tile-11819120.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814992.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/SDR_CET_298016TORRINGTON_1.jpg | en | null | "It’s just unbelievable" - shocked Tile Hill workers react to discovery of "slaves" in warehouse | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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People working close to a warehouse in Tile Hill where eight men, a woman and a baby were found to be living say they are “horrified” about the discovery.
Staff working in businesses in Torrington Avenue arrived at work for the first time today since a man was arrested on suspicion of slavery offences.
Two workers - who do not wish to be named - based opposite the site where the alleged slaves were found, were shocked when they heard what had been going on over bank holiday weekend.
They said: “We work right over the way from the building and we just can’t believe anything like this has been discovered.
“You don’t see anything like this happening in Coventry , and it’s just unbelievable.
“How anyone could have been living in there and going in and out without anyone noticing is ridiculous? They must have been very sneaky to do it.”
A resident who lives on Torrington Avenue, said when they first heard what had happened, they suspected it might be linked to another business in the city.
The woman, who didn’t want to be identified, said a similar number of people, and a woman with a baby, had been seen at a business in the Coventry area.
She said: “It’s horrible to think that modern-day slavery is going on right on our doorstep.
“I always tell my son to keep close to me when we are out and about, but it’s just a parent’s intuition to say that, you don’t think anything will actually happen.”
Fire crews had to cut their way into the unit to rescue the people inside
A 39-year-old man has been released on bail after spending Monday being interviewed.
He was arrested after police discovered the people in the warehouse on Sunday night.
The Telegraph saw a big police presence in the area today, two days after the people were discovered.
Unmarked police cars have been visiting the site while officers have been entering the building through different access points.
The activity has been going on within the building on the corner of Torrington Avenue and Templar Way since the arrests.
The Telegraph understands that the people found in the warehouse were Sri Lankan, Romanian and Bulgarian.
The man who was arrested is from the Northampton area and is Sri Lankan. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/its-just-unbelievable-shocked-tile-11819120 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/9742453ce692601da9b93747d8ae00fff9247b7aa53b80233bc0161a68de2170.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:40 | null | 2016-08-26T14:17:21 | Customers are being urged to check their freezers to see if they're affected | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fben--jerrys-recalls-ice-11804844.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11172749.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/ecsImgben-and-jerry-6337590.png | en | null | Ben & Jerry's recalls ice cream because it contains METAL shards | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | If you love a spoonful of ice cream on a balmy summer's day, you may be affected by a product recall.
Ben & Jerry's have issued a safety warning over its products, with the company urging ice cream lovers to check their freezers and see if they are affected.
Hundreds of Cookie Dough flavour ice cream are feared to have been contaminated with dangerous shards of metal.
Customers across Coventry and Warwickshire who have bought 500ml tubs are warned there could be metal filings inside and should check the base for the batch number.
The potentially dangerous batch codes are: L6210L011, L6211Lo11, L62112L011 and L62113L011.
It is suspected that the metal shards ended up in some ice cream tubs at the firm's factory.
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In a statement, the company said: "Everyone with a 500ml tub of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough in their freezers at home should check the batch number on the bottom of the tub to make sure it's not affected.
"If it matches the batch numbers listed, they should not eat the product and instead discard it in their household bin.
"Customers who believe they might have the affected tub of Cookie Dough 500 ml ice cream should call the folks at our customer careline on 0800 146252 for a replacement tub."
The company said it takes pride in the quality of its ice cream and that only a limited amount of products are affected.
But said: "Everyone is very sorry that a limited number of Cookie Dough ice cream failed to meet expectations on this occasion."
Customers who have to throw their ice cream away can call 0800 146 252 to find out how to receive a voucher for another pot. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/ben--jerrys-recalls-ice-11804844 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/36a2ade97615485cfffd0a0530f9102121beb15441fc02567a14b94c48ec645c.json |
[
"Sam Dimmer-Cov"
] | 2016-08-30T00:48:29 | null | 2016-08-29T15:14:09 | All the headlines you need to know about from across the city on Bank Holiday Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ffive-things-you-might-missed-11815237.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814940.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98205618.jpg | en | null | Five things you might have missed in Coventry today: August 29, 2016 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery after eight men, a woman and baby were found living in a warehouse in Tile Hill.
Officers made the grim discovery after responding to reports of suspicious behaviour in Torrington Avenue on Sunday night.
They forced their way in to a nearby warehouse - with the help of fire crews from Canley fire station who were called to assist - and found the group inside.
The full story is here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/five-things-you-might-missed-11815237 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/47751315c3203946886d8db1aed0335db2c1f73e516813309d8336efc5372d57.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:56 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Try your hand at the tasks the contestants undertook in the tent this week | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fgreat-british-bake-recipes-how-11798176.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article9893843.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/The-Great-British-Bake-Off.jpg | en | null | Great British Bake Off recipes: How to make drizzle cake and mirror glaze cake | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | It's back! Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry have returned to the iconic tent in the British countryside for the seventh series of The Great British Bake Off.
The popular baking contest, shown weekly on BBC One, returned on Wednesday, August 24.
The BBC One show films 12 amateur bakers competing with each other to be crowned the UK’s Best Amateur Baker.
Each week contestants are faced with a different challenge, such as the signature bake, the technical bake or the showstopper bake.
And, to celebrate the return, we've compiled the recipes from the three tasks contestants undertook during the first instalment of series seven.
So, if you fancy trying your hand at drizzle cake, Jaffa cake and mirror glaze cake, continue reading below.
If you have a photo to send us, feel free to e-mail us at news@coventrytelegraph.net, or Tweet us at @covtelegraph.
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Lemon drizzle cake
Ingredients:
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
finely grated zest from one lemon
225g self-raising flour
For the drizzle topping:
juice 1½ lemons
85g caster sugar
Method:
Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together 225g softened unsalted butter and 225g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in 225g flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 1 1/2 lemons and 85g caster sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle – the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
BBC The 12 Great British Bake Off hopefuls
Jaffa cake
Ingredients:
250g pack butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
300g golden caster sugar
4 large egg
100g full-fat natural yogurt
300g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
zest 4 large orange (use the oranges below)
For the orange jelly:
juice 5 large oranges (about 500ml), save the zest of 1 orange to finish
100g golden caster sugar
6 gelatine leaves
For the chocolate ganache:
300ml pot double cream
200g milk chocolate, finely chopped
100g dark chocolate, finely chopped
To finish:
2 tbsp apricot jam
zest 1 orange
Method:
First make the jelly. Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line with cling film (you can use the 23cm tin that you will bake the cake in, but you’ll have to make this the day before so that you can remove it before making the cake). Remove the zest from 4 of the oranges and set aside for the cake. Tip the orange juice and sugar into a saucepan and gently heat to dissolve the sugar. Meanwhile, soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for a few mins until soft. Remove the gelatine from the water, squeeze out any excess and add to the warm orange juice, stir until the gelatine has dissolved. Pour the liquid into the lined cake tin and chill for at least 4 hrs or preferably overnight. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and line a 23cm round cake tin with baking parchment. Tip all the cake ingredients into a large mixing bowl and combine with an electric hand whisk until smooth. Spoon into the tin and smooth over the surface. Bake in the centre of the oven for 55 mins, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 15 mins, then invert onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Now make the ganache. Heat the cream in a small pan until hot. Put the chocolate in a small bowl and pour over the cream, leave for 10 mins, then mix well – you should be left with a smooth chocolate sauce. Leave at room temperature until the ganache cools and thickens a little (you can put it in the fridge to speed this up, but keep an eye on it, as it will set quickly). To assemble the cake, place it on a cake stand and trim the top to give you a flat surface. Warm the apricot jam in the microwave until a little runny. Paint it over the top of the cake, then flip the orange jelly out of its tin, and position on top. Using a palette knife, swirl the chocolate ganache over the orange jelly, letting it dribble down the sides of the cake a little. Serve straight away or within 24 hours.
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Mirror glaze cake
Method:
For the génoise:
40g/1½oz unsalted butter melted, plus extra for greasing
5 medium free-range eggs
165g/5¾oz caster sugar
2 large oranges, finely grated zest only
pinch salt
165g/5¾oz plain flour
For the salted caramel sauce:
55g/2oz unsalted butter
130g/4⅔oz soft light brown sugar
5 tbsp double cream
1 tsp sea salt
For the cream base:
600ml/20fl oz double cream
1 tbsp butter (to thicken, if necessary)
ivory gel food colour (optional)
For the chocolate glaze:
150ml/5fl oz double cream
135g/5oz caster sugar
55g/2oz cocoa powder
3 leaves gelatine
To decorate:
100g/3½oz granulated sugar
50g/1¾oz blanched hazelnuts
chocolate curls (optional)
Method: | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/great-british-bake-recipes-how-11798176 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/cc0e5d7446ae1903ef820fe5d6f3ef07e259419d155a7ffa6b8f1aa1c9c4ddf1.json |
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"Lucy Lynch"
] | 2016-08-30T22:51:20 | null | 2016-08-30T12:59:03 | Instead of popcorn people who go watch the Indian flick Akira in Coventry could get free martial arts lessons | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fmoviegoers-offered-unusual-freebie-watch-11817120.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11818198.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CP12646745.jpg | en | null | Moviegoers offered unusual freebie if they watch Bollywood thriller out this week | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | You could learn some martial arts techniques
People who go to see new all action Indian film Akira at the Coventry Odeon are being offered free trial martial arts lessons.
The Ultimate Martial Arts Academy in Alfall Road, Wyken , is offering people who show their cinema ticket stub a two week free trial.
The film stars Sonakshi Sinha as college student Akira. She finds herself relying on her self defence skills to stand up to four corrupt police officers .
The film makers hope the audience will be inspired to try their hands at martial arts.
To book a martial arts trial ring 024 7798 0829. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/moviegoers-offered-unusual-freebie-watch-11817120 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/24f99180f31667daff393b217c3ec7607d3b9f19f9c4b8cc5ba4f3aa0b88b701.json |
[
"Simon Gilbert"
] | 2016-08-30T00:49:11 | null | 2016-08-29T10:06:56 | The boost to the club's future plans comes as the Football League confirmed it will take part in talks about the Academy's future | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcoventry-citys-academy-could-saved-11811393.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11415641.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS91520003-Medium.jpg | en | null | Coventry City's Academy could be saved by splitting it across two sites | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City could retain its Academy’s ‘category two’ status even if it is forced to split the youth set-up across more than one site, the Telegraph understands.
Sources at the Football League have indicated it could be possible for the club to retain its prized ranking even if some parts of the Academy had to move away from its existing base at the Alan Higgs Centre .
The process for this would be challenging, but the Telegraph understands the league would be willing to relax its rules about basing all Academy facilities on one site if it ensured the survival of CCFC’s Academy - and that other conditions were met.
The information backs up that received by CCFC supporters group the Sky Blue Trust and comes after the Telegraph revealed the football club had made an initial approach to Warwick University about using facilities on their campus for the Academy.
But Coventry City officials have indicated the club’s preference remains a long-term deal to remain at the Alan Higgs Centre in Allard Way.
The Football League’s youth development director has also indicated his willingness to help CCFC with the Academy as its future hangs in the balance with plans to redevelop the Higgs Centre well advanced.
David Wetherall said: “Part of our role at the EFL is to effectively provide guidance and assistance to ensure clubs like Coventry City make the most of their Academy status and, importantly, that the young players involved in the system get the best possible football education.
“We are aware that there are some developments at the club in relation to facility issues and we are, of course, more than happy to sit down and advise them on the best approach.
“In addition, if it is of any material benefit to sit down with those interested third parties to discuss facility matters, then again myself and the EFL Youth Development team are prepared to do this.
“Once we have an understanding of the direction being taken, then our role at this point is to help their team plan to aid future player development at the club.”
A protests against the club's owners Sisu was held before Saturday's game
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Premiership rugby side Wasps have been given planning permission, subject to conditions, to build a £7million training centre at the Alan Higgs Centre.
The development will see an indoor kicking barn built on the site of the match day pitch used by CCFC - although it has now been relocated to another area of the site with Wasps covering some of the cost.
There are also council plans for a 50-metre swimming pool at the centre on the area currently home to the indoor football pitch used by the Sky Blues and others.
Wasps say they have offered CCFC use of their indoor kicking area at a commercial rate to mitigate this loss, but CCFC officials dispute whether the offer is genuine. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-citys-academy-could-saved-11811393 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/70121d955db4d8a413707e65d7fc5084a818dc539bf284de2ea1e5fd40d28f26.json |
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"Paul Beard"
] | 2016-08-26T22:47:52 | null | 2016-08-26T17:09:58 | Mark Gallemore, of Bedworth, explained that the stunt had been a bizarre suicide attempt | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fin-another-country-youd-been-11803516.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11245427.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS88322370.jpg | en | null | Judge blasts man who walked into bank with grenades | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Incident at Barclays Bank in Bedworth
A depressed man who walked into a bank with what appeared to be two grenades told police he did it because he had lost his job and wanted to be shot.
Mark Gallemore, of Marston Lane, Bedworth, walked into Barclays in All Saints Square in the town at lunchtime on April 26 and told the cashier to get out.
She thought he was joking - but when she spotted the grenades she told a colleague to press the panic alarm,
Gallemore then told staff to leave before calmly lighting a cigarette.
When other customers tried to get in he showed them the canisters - which were deactivated smoke grenades with the word smoke taped over.
Police keen to speak to man after Coventry University library laptop theft
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Police arrived and tried to speak to Gallemore but they said he seemed unresponsive and “fixated” on the grenades.
Eventually he walked out empty-handed, leaving the grenades on the counter, and told officers he wanted them to shoot him.
When he was interviewed the 53-year-old said that both he and his partner had lost their jobs, and he had wanted to end his life.
At Warwick Crown Court, Gallemore, who had previously pleaded guilty to communicating false information about a bomb and had spent four months on remand, was sentenced to 18 months in jail suspended for two years, with a 30-day rehabilitation activity.
Jane Brady, defending, said: “He had lost his job, he was dependent on alcohol, and his marriage was breaking down. It was a classic case of a cry for help.”
She added that Gallemore, who had served in the Army for ten years until 1989, has been in contact with the Armed Forces Charity for assistance.
He has written to the bank manager to apologise, and wants to take part in the restorative justice programme and write to the staff and the police officers to apologise to them as well.
Recorder Christopher Goodchild told Gallemore: “As a man who has served in the Army, you will know from colleagues what it must feel like to have killed a man.
“Think of that armed response officer who had you in his sights. In some countries there would not have been a question that the officer would have fired.
“Fortunately, training kicks in, and you were not shot. But what if you had been? How would he have spent the rest of his life knowing he’d killed a man who had held smoke grenades?
“I am pretty certain if you had not spent the last four months inside drying yourself out, I would have sent you down for a period of 18 months.
“The difference between you and others who have been sentenced for bomb hoaxes is that your case is exceptional, in that the purpose of the bomb hoax was for you to get killed. It was a suicide attempt.
“Fortunately our police are much better trained. Their training kicked in and they didn’t have to shoot you - but they could easily have done so.
“Thank goodness it happened where it did, and not in another country where the police don’t hang about.
“The bank staff must have been terrified, and those customers who went in during the time you were in there must have been frightened, and the general public outside inconvenienced because the whole place was cordoned off.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/in-another-country-youd-been-11803516 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/5cead782285a4f02c522f286122b43fdae336deb24ef735226a811c0abf8d103.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:03 | null | 2016-08-26T14:46:27 | Leading comedians, musicians and stage stars are all on offer before Christmas | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Frevealed-warwick-arts-centre-autumn-11805080.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11055164.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS77812060.jpg | en | null | Revealed: Warwick Arts Centre autumn programme offers something for everyone | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Warwick Arts Centre’s entire autumn programme has been announced, with big names including comedian Catherine Tate, singer/songwriter Billy Bragg and actors Imogen Stubbs and Natalie Casey leading the way.
The Coventry venue, famed for its theatre, has one of its strongest ever programmes over the coming months.
Frantic Assembly & The State Theatre Company of South Australia’s Things I Know to be True, co-produced by Warwick Arts Centre, tells the story of a family and marriage through the eyes of four grown siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations.
Geordie Brookman's Things I Know to be True features the all-star cast of Matthew Barker, Natalie Casey, Richard Mylan, Kirsty Oswald, Ewan Stewart and Imogen Stubbs and includes Frantic Assembly’s signature physical energy.
Terence Rattigan’s classic 1936 comedy, French Without Tears, is brought to the stage by English Touring Theatre and follows the hilarious activities and calamities of a group of young men who fall for the charms of a beautiful visitor to their French Summer school.
The exuberant Kneehigh return with a music and dance bonanza, retelling Michael Morpurgo’s story of war prejudice and love – 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips.
Seann Walsh
Comedy this season, comes in the form of household names and comedy circuit greats - including Catherine Tate, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti, Seann Walsh and Ross Noble.
Folk favourites Kate Rusby, Billy Bragg and Seth Lakeman and rock ‘n’ roll royalty, Queen’s Brian May, head up an exciting music programme.
Warwick Arts Centre will continue the popular series of Masterclasses, with workshops in foraging, stand-up and floristry available.
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Several University of Warwick alumni theatre companies will return with their critically acclaimed shows in the Emerge Festival, and Music Centre students will, once again, delight audiences with a host of classical music concerts.
Family shows continue to be at the heart of the programme at the venue in Gibbet Hill Road.
From the fabulous puppets in the Eric Carle favourite – The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the tale of Molly’s Marvellous Moustache - it’s sure to be a season full of laughs for the little ones.
Billy Bragg
Julia Carruthers, Programme Director at Warwick Arts Centre, said: “Our autumn season has something for everyone.
"Thrilling, internationally acclaimed performances, interesting and emotionally charged exhibitions, film, music, dance, circus, comedy, family shows filled with laughter – it’s a perfect recipe for the most enjoyable of times.
"We will, as always, welcome back old friends of ours with open arms, and if you have never visited us before then I think autumn 2016 is the perfect time to do so!” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/whats-on-news/revealed-warwick-arts-centre-autumn-11805080 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/fcaed493af97aca6cb7d66a4b749b8a522466d0b872dc432f2da6d9d4e358492.json |
[
"Izzy Sanders"
] | 2016-08-29T02:49:24 | null | 2016-08-28T05:00:00 | A selection of photos taken by the Telegraph on this day in history | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fhistory%2Fday-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794556.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11677054.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/On-This-Day-4.jpg | en | null | On This Day: Old photos taken in Coventry and Warwickshire on August 28 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Over the past 100 years the Coventry Telegraph has amassed an unrivalled library of old photographs depicting everyday life and the ever-changing street scenes in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Each day we are publishing a gallery of great old pictures that were taken on that day in history, from the First World War right up to the 21st Century, complete with original captions.
It could be a Royal or celebrity visit; the opening of a new shop or business; a school photo; action from a sports match; floods, snowdrifts and heatwaves, or maybe just a cute animal! | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/history/day-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794556 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/451b3d894c51eaf11bf64f9561174d3d301b984ff1bb8be53435692b49ade855.json |
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"Izzy Sanders"
] | 2016-08-26T18:47:01 | null | 2016-08-26T05:00:00 | A selection of photos taken by the Telegraph on this day in history | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fhistory%2Fday-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794138.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11677054.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/On-This-Day-4.jpg | en | null | On This Day: Old photos taken in Coventry and Warwickshire on August 26 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Over the past 100 years the Coventry Telegraph has amassed an unrivalled library of old photographs depicting everyday life and the ever-changing street scenes in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Each day we are publishing a gallery of great old pictures that were taken on that day in history, from the First World War right up to the 21st Century, complete with original captions.
It could be a Royal or celebrity visit; the opening of a new shop or business; a school photo; action from a sports match; floods, snowdrifts and heatwaves, or maybe just a cute animal! | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/history/day-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794138 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/659c093cb0f5090b0bca279fbd88671ebedef369a9a41ccda309a1975da1f9e2.json |
[
"Izzy Sanders"
] | 2016-08-27T22:48:01 | null | 2016-08-27T05:00:00 | A selection of photos taken by the Telegraph on this day in history | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fhistory%2Fday-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794443.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11677054.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/On-This-Day-4.jpg | en | null | On This Day: Old photos taken in Coventry and Warwickshire on August 27 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Over the past 100 years the Coventry Telegraph has amassed an unrivalled library of old photographs depicting everyday life and the ever-changing street scenes in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Each day we are publishing a gallery of great old pictures that were taken on that day in history, from the First World War right up to the 21st Century, complete with original captions.
It could be a Royal or celebrity visit; the opening of a new shop or business; a school photo; action from a sports match; floods, snowdrifts and heatwaves, or maybe just a cute animal! | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/history/day-old-photos-taken-coventry-11794443 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/5c80badf5f3a3060d4adefe721c0012ff5b5263ca8424d6cc77a873ac3350ee3.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:51 | null | 2016-08-25T13:17:54 | Your guide to Saturday's match against the Cobblers at the Ricoh Arena | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-vs-northampton-town-11796778.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11797652.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS76153424.jpg | en | null | Coventry City vs Northampton Town preview: Everything you need to know ahead of League One clash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City are back in League One action on Saturday afternoon when they host their former landlords Northampton the Ricoh.
The Sky Blues will be desperate to pick up their first victory of their 2016/17 league campaign, and boost morale after the EFL Cup mauling at Norwich City.
Stalemates against Shrewsbury Town and Bury, including defeats at Swindon Town and Bradford City respectively, have left City languishing in the bottom four of the table.
Northampton, meanwhile, will be full of confidence after a stirring comeback to knock Premier League West Brom out of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
The Cobblers are 26 games unbeaten in all competitions and will be hoping to emulate last season's FA Cup performance at the Ricoh when they knocked the Sky Blues out.
Daniel Agyei in action
Where?
Ricoh Arena, Coventry
When?
Saturday, August 27 (Kick off 3pm)
Northampton Summer ins and outs
In: Raheem Hanley (Swansea City, free), Aaron Phillips (Coventry, free), Kenji Gorre (Swansea City, loan), Emmanuel Sonupe (Spurs, free), Matty Taylor (Burnley, free), Jak McCourt (Barnsley, undisclosed), Gabriel Zakuani (Peterborough United, undisclosed), Paddy Kenny (Rotherham United, free), Alex Revell (MK Dons, free) JJ Hooper (Port Vale, loan).
Outs: Ryan Cresswell (Eastleigh, free), Danny Rose (Portsmouth, free), Nicky Adams (Carlisle United, free).
Player News
Coventry City midfielder Andy Rose is facing a long spell on the sidelines with the knee-ligament injury he suffered against Bury two weeks ago.
Jodi Jones, Marvin Sordell and Kwame Thomas are also out, while Chris Stokes is recuperating from his operation, so the Sky Blues head into the game against Northampton with a heavily depleted squad.
On a brighter note, Jordan Turnbull is eligible for selection after serving his one-match ban for his red card at Bradford.
Coventry City's Jordan Turnbull
The Cobblers do not have an extensive injury list, although defender Gabriel Zakuani missed Tuesday's cup heroics with an ankle problem and he will face a late fitness test.
New loan signing JJ Hooper could be in line to feature after missing the midweek game because of being cup-tied.
Tony Mowbray's views
Mowbray wants his Coventry City side to shrug off the memory of Carrow Road by claiming their first league win of the season on Saturday.
He admits that will be anything but easy as they line up against a Northampton Town outfit high on the prospect of tackling the superstars of Manchester United in the next round of the EFL Cup.
Coventry's manager Tony Mowbray
He said: “At the moment we’re all feeling disappointed and frustrated and yet that will be forgotten pretty quickly if we get a victory at the weekend.
“That will be easier said than done because Northampton are on a long unbeaten run and they’ll have a mentality of digging in, not getting beat – they could be one of those teams like Burton last season who bounced through and kept going.
“It’s a big game and a tough test, especially after the Norwich defeat, but generally we’ve been pretty good in the league even if we haven’t picked up the rewards of our decent play. At some stage we’ve got to turn that into points and I’m pretty sure we will.”
Danger Man
Sky Blues fans will remember Marc Richards from last season after the striker grabbed the winner in the FA Cup tie between these two sides.
The striker was Northampton's top scorer last term, with 15 goals in League Two, and he will carry the Cobblers main goal threat on Saturday.
Richards has had an indifferent start to the season facing competition from new arrival Alex Revell, but he will be looking to get off the mark against Coventry and establish himself as the main striker.
Betting Odds
Coventry: 8/5
Northampton: 17/10
Draw: 2/1
How is Aaron Phillips faring?
Tony Mowbray’s decision not to offer the 22-year-old Leamington lad a contract this summer ended the full-back's 14-year spell with the Sky Blues.
The player seemed keen to remain at his boyhood club but following his release from the Ricoh was snapped up by Rob Page.
He has completed every minute of the current league campaign for the Cobblers, and will be out to prove a point against his former boss on Saturday.
Aaron Phillips
Last time they met
Coventry City 1 Northampton Town 2 - FA Cup first round, November 7
Bassala Sambou and Zander Diamond
Head-to-head | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-vs-northampton-town-11796778 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/1224e7789061ef12df7a3fc34592908341aa1df94c388e54a20b721f686faa59.json |
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"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-26T22:46:59 | null | 2016-08-26T13:10:10 | Wenda Allen is now subject to a two-year criminal behaviour order | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fcourt-order-bans-woman-calling-11792674.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11768434.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS90445567.jpg | en | null | Court order bans woman from calling 999 or 101 after breaching ASBO | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A woman has been banned from calling 999 or 101 unless there is a genuine emergency.
Wenda Allen was given an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) in 2012 for misusing the emergency 999 system and has now been found guilty of breaching that ASBO.
Warwickshire Police applied for a criminal behaviour order to be given to the 56-year-old, which was granted at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court last week and will last for two years.
The new order bans Allen from contacting the emergency services via 999, 101 or the NHS non-emergency number 111, or any other method unless there is a genuine emergency.
Allen, of The Fordway, Lower Quinton, south Warwickshire, was also been fined £80. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/court-order-bans-woman-calling-11792674 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/629dc9b579646be062ada59147199f4d20c1bb2408133817485eb4fc659b4616.json |
[
"Duncan Gibbons"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:24 | null | 2016-08-26T13:16:58 | Councillor: 'This was always going to happen, the more you charge, the less people will come' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fhike-nuneaton-bedworth-car-parking-11782523.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11804402.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PM1655994.jpg | en | null | Hike in Nuneaton and Bedworth car parking charges see drop in ticket sales | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A price rise has led to fewer people using car parks in Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres.
Latest figures show that since new parking charges came into force, there has been a drop in ticket sales.
In the first three months since the introduction of the new fees, which includes a controversial increase after one hour, the number of people using Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council car parks in the town centres have fallen by seven per cent.
This was, according to green borough councillor Keith Kondakor, inevitable.
“This was always going to happen, the more you charge, the less people will come,” Coun Kondakor said.
“It is getting to the point where people will pay more in petrol to travel to Hinckley than they would to park in our car parks.
“The Ropewalk car park is doing relatively well as it has toilets and the car park is in the shopping centre
“It is the surface car parks that are suffering. I think that we need differential pricing, so that our surface car parks are used by people.
“I said, right from the start, that increasing car parking charges would not work.”
But councillor Danny Aldington, cabinet member for planning and development at the Town Hall, blamed the drop in car parking ticket sales on a fall in the number of shoppers in the towns, not the actual price to park.
“The decline in ticket sales is a reflection of a fall in shopping activity, which mirrors the national trend,” he said. “People buying online, Click & Collect, together with out of town shopping centres have been a contributory factor.”
As featured in the News, the decision to change the car parking costs courted much controversy and was even ‘called in’ for discussion at Warwickshire County Council.
But the new charges went ahead, including paying more to park after an hour.
Some elements of the changes have been welcomed and fees after 6pm were scrapped and charges have been stopped altogether at Bedworth Railway Station and Meadow Street car park in Nuneaton, while discounts are also being offered to season ticket holders at Harefield Road multi-storey car park to help commuters. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/hike-nuneaton-bedworth-car-parking-11782523 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/5e2881eb4a0ccee28fb36e05a05048156662627515d72ba082e598516bf38127.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-31T10:47:57 | null | 2016-08-30T22:54:20 | All you need to know as Sky Blues beat the Hammers in EFL Trophy | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-4-west-ham-11821424.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11821419.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98302997.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 4 West Ham United U23s 2: Game in 60 seconds | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Facts
Coventry City overcame a youthful West Ham United side on Tuesday night at the Ricoh Arena.
In their first EFL Trophy clash of the season, the Sky Blues beat the Hammers 4-2 thanks to goals from Jordan Turnbull, Ruben Lameiras and skipper Jordan Willis.
Tony Mowbray made four changes from Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Northampton, one of them enforced because on-loan Lewis Page was ineligible to face his parent club.
Former Saints defender Turnbull bagged himself a brace on the night, with the only negative coming late on when Dion Kelly-Evans was dismissed.
Match action
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The teams
Burge; Di. Kelly-Evans, Harries, Willis (capt), Turnbull, Haynes; McCann (Stevenson), Bigirimana; Lameiras (Tudgay), Sordell (Jones), Agyei.
Bigger picture
The 2,091 attendance was the lowest ever Ricoh gate for a first-team fixture, ‘beating’ the 4,976 who turned out earlier this month for the League Cup win against Portsmouth although it didn’t descend to the depths of the 1,086 dotted around Highfield Road for a 1985 tie against Millwall in the late, unlamented Full Members Cup.
Players brawl
The official away contingent was 98, although the vast majority of them apparently were relatives of the young Hammers side.
And another – presumably non-paying spectator – was 20-year-old Newcastle United right-back Jamie Sterry who is set to complete a loan deal tomorrow.
Man of the match
Two-goal hero Turnbull, who showed quality in both boxes to seal the victory for the Sky Blues. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-4-west-ham-11821424 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/373a78dfd123aba950839b9cd61f78a76d73d5f7b31cd6199b9101c6a846a935.json |
[
"Sam Dimmer",
"Kirstie Mccrum"
] | 2016-08-30T22:50:37 | null | 2016-08-30T12:09:38 | Dating website Badoo says people in the city are more forward than most places in the UK | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fdating-website-names-coventry-best-11817616.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11323478.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS74928105.jpg | en | null | Dating website names Coventry as the best place in the UK for single people to find love | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Looking for love? Well you could be in exactly the right place.
Research has shown that Coventry is the best city in the UK to be single in - and it’s closely followed by Hull and Sunderland.
The unlikely trio triumphed over the bigger names like London, Cardiff and Leeds which apparently have the least look for love seekers.
The figures, from dating website Badoo, alongside the latest ONS population data , show that, with more than 32 million singles in the UK, equalling 51% of the population, there is a higher percentage of singles in many smaller cities rather than major cities.
According to the Mirror the research demonstrates the opposite of what most people would assume - that living in a densely populated area won’t necessarily help you find love easily.
With the highest concentration of singles in the UK at 49% as well as the most profile visits and messages received, daters in Coventry have the best chance of securing a date.
They’re also some of the most forward daters in the UK, with men and women alike initiating more chats than singletons in other cities (men starting 71% of conversations, women 63%).
London has the lowest concentrations of singles - 31% vs total - despite being the most densely populated city in the UK.
This man flew across the world to pop the question
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Londoners also received the fewest profile visits - 25% men, 32% women. In the North, Manchester also has one of the lowest number of singles too (39% vs total).
The research also reveals that Northerners tend to be more forward than their southern counterparts, with men and women in cities in the north, initiating far more conversations than their southern counterparts.
Daters in Glasgow, Coventry and Hull were the most forward - initiating 67%, 66% and 65% of conversations respectively - whereas those in Bath and Oxford were among the least assertive cities - 53% and 54% respectively , with Cardiff being the shyest city of all, with 40%.
Badoo spokesperson, Joelle Hadfield said: “It’s striking that some of the most densely populated cities in the UK have a lower concentration of singles.
“The optimal place for dating success may not be big cities, as previously thought. We’re noticing that smaller cities pose a greater opportunity for singles to meet a potential partner.
Beautiful sunset at Chesterton Windmill by Sam Thompson (Instagram: Mrthompo)
“It’s a huge misconception that big cities equals more fish in the sea. In reality, this isn’t always the case, and Badoo’s data shows that in fact the opposite is true.
“Daters in smaller cities may put more effort into meeting their match because of a perceived greater challenge of finding love. This results in people putting themselves out there more, which in turn leads to greater dating success.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/dating-website-names-coventry-best-11817616 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/8002975325a279f15c1092355240dffadc39b5d1ba775b8b1db5b2a02a43d001.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:24 | null | 2016-08-25T14:50:13 | Motorists should be prepared for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, say experts | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Frush-hour-chaos-predicted-met-11799413.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10574054.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/TRAVEL-Getaway-100700_980.jpg | en | null | Rush-hour chaos predicted by Met Office as storms head for Coventry and Warwickshire | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Heavy rain is set to fall on Coventry, according to forecasters
Coventry and Warwickshire may have experienced some balmy summer weather earlier this week - but that is all set to change.
The city and the surrounding region is set to be gripped by thundery showers on Thursday afternoon.
Forecasters are warning the weather could take a sharp turn for the worse during the afternoon rush hour.
National weather experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for the region over the next few hours.
They say local residents should expect heavy rain, thunder and lightning as Thursday afternoon progresses.
In a warning online, the Met Office inform Coventry residents: “Areas of rain, locally thundery, will develop across the warning area during Thursday afternoon, evening and overnight.
“This will be heavy at times and may lead to some localised disruption.
“Lightning will be an additional hazard.”
Bablake forecaster Steve Jackson, meanwhile, adds: "Thundery showers may develop this afternoon however, and some of these could be heavy into the early evening, though as ever, these will be hit and miss."
Is summer over? Coventry residents enjoy hottest day of the year in War Memorial Park
Issuing the warning for the West Midlands, as well as Warwickshire, the forecasters predict heavy rain may lead to localised rainfall accumulations of 20-30mm, with some places perhaps seeing 40-60mm.
The Met Office adds that this may cause some travel disruption during rush hour this evening.
The threat of heavy rain will clear eastwards later in the night, clearing western parts of the warning area by around midnight. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/rush-hour-chaos-predicted-met-11799413 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/043c3533f9f13763386fb29af4bbe959ff527f996ffe11d7188ee9361c0d4795.json |
[
"Laura Hartley"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:45 | null | 2016-08-26T15:56:41 | Sauce hurled through the windows of passing cars in series of incidents in Henley-in-Arden | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Ftomato-ketchup-attacks-warwickshire-village-11805599.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11805643.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/splattered-sauceJPG.jpg | en | null | Tomato ketchup attacks in Warwickshire village leave people and buildings splattered | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | People and buildings have been splattered with tomato ketchup from passing cars at Henley-in-Arden. File picture
Tomato ketchup sprayed from passing cars is disturbing the normal tranquility of a quiet Warwickshire village.
A pub, houses and even people have been splattered in a series of incidents in Henley-In-Arden where cars have driven past with ketchup hurled out of the window.
A total of three incidents were recorded in one night, with one car targeting pedestrians walking along the road.
The first of the incidents occurred at around 8:30pm when two people walking along the road were sprayed with ketchup from a passing silver car.
An incident summary from Warwickshire Police states that around the same time, a different car drove past the Three Tuns pub on the village’s High Street.
Brother of Liverpool’s Brad Smith drinks 1 litre of tomato ketchup in under 3 minutes
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Katie Trinder, general manager of the pub, said a launched bottle missed people sitting outside by inches.
She said: “I wasn’t actually there on the night, but it left such a mess, I was helping clean up after the weekend.
“I think it was people who were very bored and didn’t have anything better to do on a Friday night other than to target houses and residents in the village.
The Three Tuns, Henley-in-Arden, where regulars were splattered with tomato sauce from a passing car
“It was on the Friday evening around 8pm when it was mid-service, and because it was nice, everyone was sat outside.
“Next thing they know, there’s a ketchup bottle being launched at them, and when you see that coming, it isn’t the nicest thing.
“It went absolutely everywhere, so much that even when I came back in after the weekend, I helped in the clean up.
“The ketchup went all up the walls, hanging baskets, benches and even caught a few people.
“I just don’t understand the mentality of some people and why they think it is right.”
The three incidents reported to Warwickshire Police were all within a few hours of each other on August 12.
A blue car drove past the pub around 8:30pm splattering several customers, and around the same time, the silver car targeted two people walking along the road. A separate incident of a house being covered in ketchup was also reported. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/tomato-ketchup-attacks-warwickshire-village-11805599 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/ed2d803f5f05688c93d448f4640caf5c35664afaf0f7826ddd489d48a8427e54.json |
[
"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-30T00:49:31 | null | 2016-08-29T07:00:00 | Analysis and comment on Wasps stuttering pre-season win over Bristol | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fwasps-guilty-false-start-four-11812959.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809886.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Simpson-v-Bristol.jpg | en | null | 'Wasps guilty of a false start' and four other things we learned from the pre-season friendly win over Bristol | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | The Live Event you are trying to watch is either unavailable or has not started Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
A different sort of false start
As Dai said afterwards, it is good to get the bad displays out of the way before the competitive stuff starts, but the black-and-golds opening quarter against Bristol was a horror show.
They conceded four penalties in six minutes, and as a result were six-nil down before most spectators had left the beer tent. Things then went from bad to worse as they dropped multiple balls, kicked directly to touch twice, sliced a defensive clearance horribly into midfield and finally were penalised for obstruction in front of their own driving lineout.
Exeter, who loom large next weekend on the Premiership’s opening day, were ruthlessly efficient at punishing opposition errors last season. A focused week’s training therefore doubtless awaits.
Selection winners...
The second half was a big improvement, and it was triggered by a few notable individual efforts, two of which came from back-row replacements Ashley Johnson and Alex Rieder. Since James Haskell is absent and Thomas Young is a doubtful starter, the pair put forward strong cases for selection against the Chiefs. Given that hooker Tom Cruse suffered a bang on the head and will have to go through concussion protocols, it will be very interesting to see how Dai opts to deploy the South African, who could cover both No.2 and flanker.
Simon McIntyre also played a prominent role around the field, and during his stint on the pitch Wasps also had the upper hand in the scrummage, while both scrum halves, Joe Simpson and Dan Robson, looked sharp, and Nathan Hughes carried with his usual power.
...and Selection losers
The front row was a mess for half an hour, and it took the arrival of McIntyre and academy prop Will Stuart to bring some order, before Phil Swainston’s return after the break upgraded this into having the upper hand.
The absence of a traditional No.7 also proved problematic at times in the first half, where Bristol were quicker to the loose ball and turned Wasps over a couple of times on the ground. Guy Thompson was less prominent with ball-in-hand than against Yorkshire a week earlier, but like Sam Jones he did provide plenty of graft.
Frank Halai had an afternoon to forget on the wing, where he was repeatedly let down by his handling, and looked all at sea under the high ball. He has a string of solid performances last year in the bank, but must be under pressure from Josh Bassett, who has now contributed two fine pre-season displays.
Richard Lane Photography Joe Launchbury during Bristol Rugby v Wasps pre-season friendly
Red rose watch
Returning England stars Joe Launchbury, Elliot Daly and Matt Mullan all made their first start of the season with mixed fortunes.
Mullan, who suffered a stinger injury which saw him miss the middle 40 minutes of the contest, will be relieved to have returned to the fray late-on and prove his fitness.
Daly looked a little rusty initially and twice kicked directly into touch. The radar was soon adjusted for the narrow pitch, however, and he also looked in fine fettle with ball in hand while cutting some excellent lines and creating Bassett’s try.
Captain Launchers, who was chosen as man-of-the-match, was undoubtedly the pick of the trio. He carried with power, tackled reliably, worked tirelessly in the loose and was part of a 100 per cent lineout return.
The lesser-spotted Wayne Barnes
England’s leading referee was only in charge of Wasps once last season, in the November win over London Irish at Twickenham. He remains by some distance the most accurate of the Premiership refereeing group, and while Wasps fell foul of his whistle ten times before half time at Clifton, there seemed little doubt about where the blame lay.
It may have been a coincidence, but there was a direct correlation between last season’s refereeing appointments and the volume and frequency with which the respective directors of rugby criticised officialdom. This left the always reasonable and usually affable Mr Young’s team with more than their share of the less experienced whistlers, even on occasions when the match demanded more. Let’s hope the trend is not repeated this term. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-guilty-false-start-four-11812959 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/8beb7a0ea9e156093ba38d02a82e7f4f5bdc6668777634139ed9283273a53f4e.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:05 | null | 2016-08-25T14:40:10 | Robert Grimsley, who had coronary heart disease, died in 2014 shortly after he was arrested in Rugby | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Four-investigation-found-no-evidence-11791518.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article9409868.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PM1725909.jpg | en | null | "Our investigation found no evidence of misconduct" | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Police officers involved in detaining a suspected lead thief who then fell ill and died shortly after have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the police watchdog.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) launched an investigation following the death of Robert Grimsley in Rugby in July 2014.
The 34-year-old stopped breathing shortly after coming in to contact with an officer in Pennington Mews and was given CPR, before being taken to Coventry’s University Hospital , where he died about an hour after arrival.
An inquest was held in to his death last week and a jury concluded that the cause of death was coronary artery disease which had resulted in the severe blockages of the arteries to the heart.
They also stated that there was no “error or omission” by either the police officers or paramedics involved.
This judgement was echoed by the IPCC who also found that the officers acted appropriately during the detention of Mr Grimsley on the evening of July 20, 2014.
IPCC Commissioner, Derrick Campbell, said: “I would again send my condolences to Mr Grimsley’s family at this difficult time for them.
“This was a case where a man died following contact with the police so it was important for us to conduct a thorough independent investigation.
“Our investigator found no indication of misconduct by the police.”
The inquest was heard at the crown court in Leamington
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Warwickshire Police referred their contact with Mr Grimsley to the IPCC in the hours after his death.
The IPCC then conducted an independent investigation which examined accounts from officers and other witnesses, as well as considering medical evidence and CCTV footage.
At last week’s inquest at Warwickshire Justice Centre, in Leamington , it was revealed that Mr Grimsley was seen on CCTV pushing a trolley full of lead across a car park.
A police car is then seen pulling up nearby and Mr Grimsley then flees the scene and climbed over a high wall into a garden.
It was shortly after this that he fell ill and officers and paramedic tried to save his life. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/our-investigation-found-no-evidence-11791518 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/6cf0b1484677e6ee6007ce2e0a115baf27a99315897760e2e8d6a831a6a76243.json |
[
"Catherine Lillington"
] | 2016-08-29T02:50:46 | null | 2016-08-28T13:35:54 | Fifteen-year-old girl was struck by a car in Swan Lane, Stoke | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fteenage-pedestrian-suffers-serious-head-11811358.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article6714758.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Police-stock-accident.jpg | en | null | Teenage pedestrian suffers serious head injuries in Stoke collision | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A teenage girl suffered serious head injuries when she was hit by a car in Coventry.
The 15-year-old pedestrian was said by police to be in a stable condition following the collision in Swan Lane, Stoke.
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw what happened at about on Friday evening.
A spokesman for Coventry Police said: “The girl, a pedestrian aged 15 from the area, was struck by a car on Swan Lane, Stoke at about 9.20pm.
“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with the investigation.
“Officers from the Family Liaison Unit are supporting the young girl’s family.”
Anyone with any information is asked to come forward and contact PC Karl Davies at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/teenage-pedestrian-suffers-serious-head-11811358 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/f3f51dad315df25dbba3b072459a7f9b07b24d0d987cd43861d2ca196cd1c298.json |
[
"Simon Gilbert"
] | 2016-08-28T04:50:08 | null | 2016-08-27T12:15:32 | Warwickshire Police said it was thought the attacker and victim know each other | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fman-arrested-suspicion-attempted-murder-11807994.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10750780.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS64104797.jpg | en | null | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman stabbed repeatedly in Leamington | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was found with stab wounds to her neck, back and stomach.
The 45-year-old man from Leamington Spa has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a house in Newland Road, Leamington Spa, yesterday evening.
Warwickshire Police were called to the incident at 5.52pm where they discovered the injured victim, who is in her 30s, with stab wounds to her neck, back and abdomen. She was taken to hospital where her condition is critical but stable.
Det Insp Jon Belcher said: “At this time we believe the suspect and victim were known to each other and there was no risk to the wider public.
“We will be continuing our enquiries at the house throughout the day.”
The man was arrested at the house and he remains in police custody while investigations continue.
Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/man-arrested-suspicion-attempted-murder-11807994 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e4819e71234b6d2917249937c5adcbedb8a7d58c9d2c39001e816696932eeab8.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-31T00:49:08 | null | 2016-08-30T16:55:46 | Eagerly awaited smartphone could be coming sooner than you think | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fiphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-11820373.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11471973.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Apple-Logo.jpg | en | null | iPhone 7 launch date CONFIRMED by Apple - find out when | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Apple fans rejoice: the new iPhone is incoming - and sooner than you think.
The tech giant has sent out media invitations for an event next week, where it is widely expected to unveil its next flagship handset - the eagerly anticipated iPhone 7.
The event is taking place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 7, at 10am local time, or 6pm BST.
Apple often likes to include a hidden message in its invitations, but this one gives very little away.
It carries the tagline "See you on the 7th" - which may allude to the name "iPhone 7", as well as the date.
Rumours have been swirling about the iPhone 7 for many months, with numerous rumours and leaked photos adding fuel to the frenzy.
It has already been hinted that Apple fans in Coventry and across the surrounding region will find their iPhone 7s fail to include the iconic home button.
Elsewhere, it has been reported that the 3.5mm headphone jack could also be scrapped.
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Recently, Apple has been facing issues in the form of the dreaded 'Touch Disease', first spotted last week by gadget repair specialist iFixit.
According to reports, a growing number of customers have been sending their iPhone 6 handsets in for repair after a grey, flickering bar appeared at the top of their display.
Shortly after the appearance of this grey bar, the iPhone's touchscreen has reportedly become unresponsive, rendering the device useless.
iFixit claims that the issue can be traced back to a structural design flaw in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus - meaning millions of handsets could potentially be vulnerable.
Despite this revelation, it currently remains unclear how widespread the problem is.
Several users have been left angry by their handset's vulnerability, with many taking to the Apple website to report the issue. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/whats-on-news/iphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-11820373 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/fbddc458da33b62decc47b0fd8988421131fca2dce2fa8861385b8e46210c777.json |
[
"Dan Kay"
] | 2016-08-30T22:52:25 | null | 2016-08-30T11:19:33 | Three-year investigation found tech giant paid substantially less tax than other businesses | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fuk-world-news%2Fapple-ordered-pay-ireland-13-11817499.json | http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11817493.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/apple.jpg | en | null | Apple ordered to pay Ireland 13 billion euros after EU ruling on tax deal | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Logo in the Apple store in Regents Street, London, as the company is facing a multibillion-euro tax bill after a European Union investigation into state aid it received in Ireland
The European Commission has ordered Ireland to recoup 13 billion euro (£11.1 billion) from tech giant Apple over a sweetheart tax deal.
A three-year investigation by Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager found the arrangements dating back to the early 1990s were illegal under state aid rules.
She said it allowed Apple to pay substantially less tax than other businesses - 1% on its European profits in 2003 and 0.0005% in 2014.
The Republic's tax inspectors have been told to recover the unpaid billions.
"Member states cannot give tax benefits to selected companies - this is illegal under EU state aid rules," the commissioner said.
"The Commission's investigation concluded that Ireland granted illegal tax benefits to Apple, which enabled it to pay substantially less tax than other businesses over many years."
Ms Vestager found two tax rulings issued by Ireland to Apple which she said substantially and artificially lowered the tax paid by the multinational maker of iPhones and iPads.
She said the arrangements to establish the taxable profits for two Irish incorporated companies of the Apple group - Apple Sales International and Apple Operations Europe - did not correspond to economic reality.
The commissioner said almost all sales profits recorded by the two companies were internally attributed to a "head office" which only existed on paper and could not have generated such profits.
Her inquiry found the profits were not subject to tax anywhere.
Ireland's Finance Minister Michael Noonan said he profoundly disagreed with the verdict.
His office said the Republic does not do "deals" with taxpayers.
"Our tax system is founded on the strict application of the law ... without exception," Mr Noonan said.
The minister said he would seek Government support to challenge the commissioner's findings in the European courts.
"This is necessary to defend the integrity of our tax system, to provide tax certainty to business, and to challenge the encroachment of EU state aid rules into the sovereign member state competence of taxation," he said.
"It is important that we send a strong message that Ireland remains an attractive and stable location of choice for long-term substantive investment." | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/apple-ordered-pay-ireland-13-11817499 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/baf42b566c2c99c43fd07db030e1c445c0cf2480e804336a15e809366c0c4a0e.json |
[
"Daniel Smith"
] | 2016-08-29T02:48:42 | null | 2016-08-28T10:07:26 | Home has three large living rooms and is for sale through £625,000 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fproperty%2Flook-family-property-stoneleigh-overlooking-11806791.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11806360.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/p014998_23-Medium.jpg | en | null | Look: Family property in Stoneleigh overlooking open fields is our dream home of the week | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | This superb detached family home within an exclusive close in Stoneleigh enjoys the beautiful gardens adjoining open fields and a sweeping drive to double garage.
The home has three large living rooms, modern kitchen and utility areas, three/four bedrooms upstairs with ensuite bathroom and family shower room.
GROUND FLOOR
Wide Reception Hallway with oak front door and radiator.
Cloak Room with WC, wash basin, radiator and double glazed window.
Through Lounge very well proportioned with radiator and windows overlooking the superb gardens. Archway to:
Dining Room with double glazed window overlooking garden and radiator.
Large Study with double glazed side and rear windows and radiator.
Breakfast/Kitchen with modern range of cream fronted units with integrated appliances including oven, microwave split level ceramic hob and dishwasher. Double glazed windows to front and rear.
Large Utility Room separate walk in larder and large boiler room with Worcester oil fired boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom One (Rear) with radiator, double glazed window and archway to:
Ensuite Bathroom with bath with shower over, wash basin and WC and a range of built in furniture. Towel radiator and double glazed window.
Archway to:
Dressing Room/Bedroom Two originally a bedroom and now currently used as a dressing room with built in furniture. Could easily be converted back to a bedroom.
Bedroom Three (Side) with radiator and double glazed window.
Bedroom Four with radiator and double glazed window.
Family Shower Room with corner shower cubicle and wash basin, WC and range of built in furniture. Towel radiator and double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
Magnificent gardens to side and rear, with lawns summer house, patio, rockery and attractive views over fields. Sweeping front driveway leading to...
Detached Double Garage with remote door.
Directions walkers Orchard is situated off Vicarage Road in the village of Stoneleigh.
The home is for sale through £625,000 through Coopers. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/business/property/look-family-property-stoneleigh-overlooking-11806791 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/afb5e46d8288dd5065973edb0c97b9ca1ae8960823f51b585b993c494a7cdea8.json |
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"Laura Hartley"
] | 2016-08-30T22:47:40 | null | 2016-08-30T09:56:07 | A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of slavery offences on Sunday night | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fpolice-issue-update-after-shocking-11816933.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814992.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/SDR_CET_298016TORRINGTON_1.jpg | en | null | Police issue update after shocking Tile Hill warehouse discovery | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A man who was arrested on suspicion of slavery offences has been released on bail.
The man was arrested for modern day slavery after eight men, a woman and baby were found living in a warehouse in Tile Hill over the bank holiday weekend.
Officers made the grim discovery after responding to reports of suspicious behaviour in Torrington Avenue on Sunday night.
They forced their way in to a nearby warehouse - with the help of fire crews from Canley fire station who were called to assist - and found the group inside.
Canley fire crews cut the people free
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Police visited a warehouse where eight men and a woman and baby were found to be living.
“Seven men and the woman and baby have been safeguarded and a 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery.
“Inquiries into the matter continue by detectives from Force CID.”
The arrest comes a few days after the Salvation Army said it had seen a nearly a fivefold increase in the number of slavery victims it has helped in England and Wales since 2012.
The charity said it has supported 1,805 people from April 2015 to March 2016.
By comparison, it had 378 referrals between July 2011 and June 2012 - its first year of operating the government contract to support victims.
Further details about the incident could be released later this afternoon. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/police-issue-update-after-shocking-11816933 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/44c036c7e8b16a16871e6d29b7dd4377ab499c67dd7d4c368cb0c2b8cc9246ed.json |
[
"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-30T00:50:34 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Petition has been shared calling for children in Calais to be bought into the country before the school year starts | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcity-council-calls-coventrians-help-11804462.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11812451.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS69762456.jpg | en | null | City council calls on Coventrians to help bring 300 refugee children to Britain | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry council is inviting residents to sign a petition to help bring 300 refugee children trapped in Calais over to Britain.
A petition is being circulated online calling for the Government to bring over hundreds of children in time for the start of a new school year.
The city’s councillors are encouraging residents to offer their support to the refugees, 105 of whom already live in the city.
The campaign was started by Labour peer Lord Alfred Dubs who was a child refugee, rescued by the UK in 1938 from the Nazis.
At the time of writing, the campaign had nearly 58,000 signatories.
Lord Dubs writes: “I was a child refugee once, fleeing the Nazis, and Britain took me in and saved my life.
“So when I hear thousands of unaccompanied refugee children are going missing across Europe and our government is breaking its promise to bring them to the UK to reunite with their families, it’s personal.
“Right now, these kids are suffering squalor, destitution and desperation in Calais because the government is dragging its feet.
“It’s unforgivable, but I believe if we urgently build a huge public push, we can get these 300 frightened children here before school starts.”
Coun John Mutton
Coun John Mutton has offered his support to the campaign and is encouraging all those that feel moved by the campaign to add their names to the petition.
He said: “It has often been said that a sign of a civilised society is how they treat vulnerable people less fortunate than themselves.
“Some of the most vulnerable children in the world are stuck in the refugee camp in Calais, being exploited.
“We have the chance to live up to our reputation of being a compassionate and caring city by all signing the petition.”
Migrants queue to receive their daily food distribution in a makeshift camp in Calais
Coventry is currently home to 105 Syrian refugees who have been placed here through a government scheme to settle those fleeing war and persecution.
Earlier this month, Coun Ed Ruane condemned other local authorities for not doing as much for refugees as Coventrians.
Anyone wishing to sign the petition can do so here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/city-council-calls-coventrians-help-11804462 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/91660823fa0f12bdf0dfa82dc380f0883822700f555f130c1d3dd4315449cf30.json |
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"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-29T02:49:35 | null | 2016-08-28T10:15:30 | 22-year-old was attacked at Union cocktail bar in Stratford-upon-Avon | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fpolice-appeal-after-man-nose-11804485.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11810769.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97938659.jpg | en | null | Police appeal after man has nose broken in cocktail bar assault | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Warwickshire Police believe this man may hold important information that could help their investigation into a cocktail bar assault
Police are keen to speak to this man after a 22-year-old’s nose was broken in a cocktail bar assault.
The victim suffered a cut nose and chipped tooth during the assault at Union cocktail bar in Guild Street, Stratford, on Sunday July 31.
An unknown man attacked the victim between 1am and 1.30am.
Following medical treatment, the 22-year-old discovered he had a fractured nose.
Warwickshire Police would like to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may have significant information that could help their investigation.
If you recognise the man in the image or have any information, call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/police-appeal-after-man-nose-11804485 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/311ef37b09a7e86d99a4f7f6f8130f3ebea6da86ab0f4b0baf76c3c84012b232.json |
[
"Agency Staff"
] | 2016-08-30T22:49:04 | null | 2016-08-30T13:35:50 | A Transit police officer is being hailed as a hero after he pulled a man from railway tracks ahead of an oncoming train in New Jersey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fuk-world-news%2Fman-pulled-train-tracks-seconds-11818532.json | http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11818528.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Clipboard-1.jpg | en | null | Man pulled from train tracks with seconds to spare captured on CCTV | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A Transit police officer is being hailed as a hero after he pulled a man from railway tracks ahead of an oncoming train in New Jersey.
The officer, Victor Ortiz, followed the man who he saw getting off a train at Secaucus Junction as the man jumped on to the tracks.
Mr Ortiz said the man knelt down on to the tracks as a train was about half a mile away and kept saying "I just want to die".
He grabbed the man and was eventually able to pull him off the tracks just as the train was coming into the station.
NJ Transit officials say they could not be more proud of Mr Ortiz and hoped the incident reminds people what police officers do every day. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/man-pulled-train-tracks-seconds-11818532 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/957b392485e85db097a0d61814b3fd31941b92b872796b460489ee4ce4fc6237.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-29T02:47:20 | null | 2016-08-28T14:41:35 | Cases before Coventry Magistrates Court on July 13 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fscales-justice-causing-2k-damage-11811042.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/article3631718.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/ramada.jpg | en | null | Scales of Justice: Causing £2k damage to Ramada Hotel room among cases heard | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, July 13, included:
Jordan Arrol, 23, of Thomas Street, Spon End, admitted receiving stolen goods. He was given a community order including a eight-week curfew with an electronic tag from 8pm-6am and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £85 victim surcharge.
Kiran Heir, 27, of Drapers Fields, Foleshill, admitted causing £2,00 worth of damage to a Ramada Hotel room. She was given a community order including an eight-week curfew with an electronic tag from 8pm-6am and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation, £185 court costs and a £60 victim surcharge.
Clayton Gillett, 25, of Rosemary Close, Tile Hill, admitted failing to comply with notification requirements following release from prison. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £135 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
John Hogan, 41, of Wexford Road, Wood End, admitted stealing a log burner worth £69 from Asda. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £135 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
Phillip McCarthy, 28, of Middleborough Road, Radford, admitted two counts of possession of a bladed article in a public place and committing an offence while subject to a conditional discharge. He was given an eight-week prison sentence suspended for a year, and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £115 victim surcharge.
Anthony Matusz, 40, of Caludon Road, Stoke, admitted harassment by making regular requests for money. He was given a community order including 150 hours unpaid work, handed a restraining order and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation and £250 court costs.
Mihai Oprea, 32, of Edgwick Road, Edgwick, admitted breaching a restraining order and committing an offence while subject to a suspended sentence. His suspended sentence was varied to include 100 hours unpaid work, fined £150 and ordered to pay £135 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
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Dawn Buckland, 48, of Aldbourne Road, Radford, admitted failing to provide a specimen and driving without insurance. She was banned from driving for a year, fined £350 and ordered to pay £200 court costs and a £35 victim surcharge.
Abdullah Al-Siddiqi, 27, of Whitestone Road, Nuneaton, admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend unpaid work. He was sent to prison for eight weeks for the original offences of drink-driving. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/scales-justice-causing-2k-damage-11811042 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/886059cd82507c0f8b9350f1ab674c879e02e3b966465a875a1100a19435eff1.json |
[
"Simon Gilbert"
] | 2016-08-26T22:47:19 | null | 2016-08-26T17:55:46 | Sky Blues chairman Tim Fisher has written to the Secretary of State | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcoventry-city-call-government-delay-11804395.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11757717.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS96300928-Medium.jpg | en | null | Coventry City call on Government to delay decision over Wasps' plans for Academy base | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City have asked the Government to delay a decision over whether to ‘call in’ a planning application by Wasps to build a £7million training centre on green belt land.
The application relates to the Alan Higgs Centre, currently the home of the football club’s Academy.
Football club officials have raised concerns that the Academy might not be able to continue to use the site, or retain its category two standard, once Wasps build new facilities at the Allard Way venue.
CCFC chairman Tim Fisher has called on the secretary of state to delay any decision over the training centre until after Sport England have had more time to gather information about the impact the redevelopment will have on existing sports facilities at the Allard Way venue.
His letter comes after Coventry council referred the application to the Secretary of State as is normal when a planning application relates to green belt land.
Wasps have already been granted planning permission for the centre by the council, but it is subject to conditions.
It could be called back if Sport England raise any material planning considerations or the Government vetoes the plans on the basis that the application involves green belt land.
With sports facilities given special dispensation under planning law, and the land already partially developed, it seems unlikely that the secretary of state will seek to intervene.
The Secretary of State’s decision seems unlikely to be influenced by any feedback from Sport England as they relate to different aspects of the application.
Artist's impression of planned new Wasps
But Mr Fisher said in his letter: “We would ask that no decision be taken by the secretary of state on whether or not to call-in the application until Sport England has concluded on the outstanding concerns.”
Sport England is concerned over whether the loss of an outdoor pitch will “be of sufficient benefit to the development of sport as to outweigh the detriment caused by the loss of the playing field.”
In its representations to Coventry council, it added that the possibility of CCFC and Wasps sharing the Higgs Centre needed to be further explored.
It’s statement read: “From the information submitted in support of this application it is not clear how the proposal would impact the delivery of sport in Coventry.
“It is considered that the potential for the co-location of Wasps RFC and Coventry City FC needs to be further investigated by the parties involved in order to determine what activity could take place at the Alan Higgs Centre and determine what, if any, sporting activity would be displaced should the proposal be implemented.
“This information would then help to inform whether or not alternative sites would be required to maintain the sporting activity currently taking place at the Alan Higgs Centre and would also help to determine the impact on any displaced sporting activity.”
Tim Fisher speaks at Coventry City Council planning meeting
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Wasps’ plans include building an indoor kicking barn on the ‘match pitch’ currently used by CCFC. But the rugby club has helped pay to move the pitch to another area of the site.
Three of the four football pitches at the site will be converted to rugby use as part of the plans.
Coventry Council also wants to build a 50-metre pool on the site where the indoor pitch sits - currently used by CCFC and others.
Wasps say they have offered use of the indoor area to CCFC on commercial terms to mitigate the loss - but CCFC has disputed that the offer is genuine.
The full letter can be read here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-city-call-government-delay-11804395 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/738d24e78afce4508ba0b62b88312324d573e647c6c96c9a110fb5a0a7dae216.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-29T02:50:26 | null | 2016-08-28T13:26:39 | Family say 93-year-old also had a rock thrown through her window at property | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fmy-auntie-now-dreads-even-11811036.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11811488.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97794392-Medium.jpg | en | null | OAP has to dodge used syringes and homeless people at Coventry housing block | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | The family of a 93-year-old woman say she has to dodge used syringes and even remove homeless people from her own doorstep at her housing complex in Coventry.
Her loved ones say they have made numerous complaints to Orbit Housing, which runs the accommodation on Stoney Stanton Road, opposite the Coventry NHS Healthcare and Walk-in Centre, over the past 18 months.
Other complaints include blood not being cleaned off walls at the housing block.
The elderly lady’s nice, Tracy Leybourne, told the Telegraph: “I have complained to Orbit many times about the security of the housing block my auntie lives in, yet they do nothing.
“My complaints range from it taking almost four weeks to replace her front window after she had a rock thrown through it to homeless people sleeping under the stairs.
“She even found a homeless man asleep across her doorway which has happened twice in less than a week.
“There have been dirty syringes in the main hallway, blood splattered up the radiator and many others.
“It isn’t on. No-one else would want their family members living in that situation.
“My auntie now dreads even opening her front door.”
Photos from property ran by Orbit Housing in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry
Photos from property ran by Orbit Housing in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry
Photos from property ran by Orbit Housing in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry
A spokesman for Orbit Housing said: “The broken window was reported on February 9, 2015, and was fixed on February 24, 2015, which is within our time frame.
“We are aware of issues with homeless people and have requested more frequent patrols from police officers, while our housing officer does go over there as well.
“We have had no reports of blood on the walls and we do have cleaners that clean the communal areas every two weeks.
“There were some communal locks that were fixed and then broken again, so we are going to have a number of heavy duty doors put in and are going through the legal process of tendering for the job.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/my-auntie-now-dreads-even-11811036 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e25d1dd9b467b4c6a13b2178fd8be5f9a4c4d40efbced729efdfc9c72062e617.json |
[
"Tamlyn Jones",
"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-31T00:49:28 | null | 2016-08-30T16:58:54 | Switch part of Government’s consultation on the InterCity West Coast franchise | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fbirmingham-international-train-station-change-11819759.json | http://i3.birminghampost.co.uk/incoming/article7337472.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/BP2241237.jpg | en | null | Birmingham International train station to change its name to 'increase profile' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Transport chiefs want to rename Birmingham International train station.
Renaming the train station ‘Birmingham Airport & NEC’ was just one of the proposals made in response to the Government’s consultation on the InterCity West Coast franchise - the line which runs services between London and Scotland via Birmingham.
The National Exhibition Centre and the airport - which Coventry council holds shares in - are both considered key parts of the Midland’s economy.
West Midlands Rail chairman Coun Mark Winnington said: “Renaming the station would increase its profile as an interchange for the airport and the NEC which are two key assets of the regional economy.
“It is part of a package of our aspirations to improve late night and early morning services there.
“The station is of major strategic importance and needs to be modernised to meet the needs of all users and to be ready for the arrival of HS2.”
Transport chiefs blast proposed Coventry train cuts as "wholly unacceptable"
He said the new authority also wanted better recognition of the importance of Sandwell & Dudley station as an inter-city hub for the Black Country.
He added: “This requires station modernisation, better facilities, and consideration of how other modes of transport can better integrate with the railway.
“Addressing these issues and enhancing the opportunity for modal interchange would see Sandwell & Dudley move towards realising its potential as a significant regional inter-city hub.”
Other responses from WMR include:
Opposition to any reduction of stopping patterns at stations
Stations receiving inter-city services during the day should have the last train stop there at night to ensure passengers had more choices and to support the evening economy in the region
Minimum service levels need to be specified to prevent passengers losing out to decisions taken purely on a commercial basis by the operator, such as services to Shrewsbury and Telford Central
Clearer and simpler ticketing
All you need to know about HS2
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WMR is a consortium of 14 local authorities from across the region which will be responsible, in partnership with the Government, for overseeing local rail services once the new local franchise starts in 2017.
The consultation sought the views of groups including passengers, communities, businesses, rail groups, councils and local enterprise partnerships along the route.
The West Coast franchise is currently run by Virgin Trains, which operates long-distance high-speed services between London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
It is due to end in April 2018. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/birmingham-international-train-station-change-11819759 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/ebd53d3fad1f20f12ef0997f887e47e6f5fb26ad3c53284987513ee4db8181f3.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:48:18 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Fancy getting your favourite food delivered by a flying object? Well, you're in luck! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fdominos-deliver-pizza-via-drone-11798869.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11436691.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS84109451.jpg | en | null | Dominos to deliver pizza via DRONE in ground-breaking new scheme | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | If you like a slice of mouth-watering pizza (and, let's face it, who doesn't?) then a ground-breaking initiative from Domino's is right up your street.
The popular pizza-maker, which boasts numerous stores across Coventry and Warwickshire, will be the first company to offer a commercial drone delivery service.
The margherita purveyors conducted a trial run in New Zealand, and is looking to launch a regular service in the southern hemisphere country by late 2016.
If successful, the company is hopeful of expanding the scheme to Europe - and, hopefully, the UK.
Domino's CEO, Don Meij, said: "These trial deliveries will help provide the insight we need to extend the weight carried by the drone and distance travelled.
"It is this insight that we hope will lead to being able to consider a drone delivery option for the majority of our orders."
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Earlier this month, it was revealed the company had launched a new artificially intelligent chatbot.
The chatbot, which is available on social networking website Facebook, lets you order your favourite pizza with a single word.
In order to use the service, first you need to set up an Easy Order account at Dominos.co.uk , where you can list your favourite pizza, and pair it with your Facebook account.
Then open up the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone or Android smartphone, tap on the "People" tab, and search for "Dom". The account should appear under "Bots and businesses".
Finally, write the word "PIZZA" or post the pizza emoji in a message to Dom, and an order will automatically be placed for your favourite pizza.
In Coventry, meanwhile, the city is gearing up for a two-day PIZZA FESTIVAL takes at FarGo Village.
American-style diner Spangles, situated at the creative quarter, will welcome dough lovers from all over the region on September 30 and October 1.
The inaugural event, which is the first of its kind, will celebrate the wonder of the pizza, from thin Italian crusts to thicker, doughier numbers. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/dominos-deliver-pizza-via-drone-11798869 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/39a694afd5e5b8f578e70cc4ea662e05e77060ce172ea0f1aec7656ae07029db.json |
[
"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-30T00:49:01 | null | 2016-08-29T11:07:47 | Coventry residents can buy and sell anything on the site from comics to cars and foreign holiday homes | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fnine-weird-wonderful-items-you-11805374.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11805621.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CruiserJPG.jpg | en | null | Nine weird and wonderful items you can buy in Coventry from Gumtree | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Thanks to the birth of the internet people have been able to buy and sell anything from the comfort of their own homes - and we mean anything.
Classified ad sites like Gumtree allow members to buy and sell items, cars and properties, as well as finding and offering jobs in a particular area.
We've trawled through all of the ads listed in Coventry to find you some of the stranger items that you can buy online in the area.
Pizza Restaurant
Google Maps Oregano Pizza
Budding restaurateurs may now have their chance to grab the lease for this popular pizzeria in Ball Hill.
The seller of the licenced, but alcohol-free, fast food restaurant says in the description that any new owner would benefit from the central location and the nearby university.
They say: "Located at the heart of the City Centre Region where it benefits from busy High Street shops, bars and pubs, local school, university dormitory, and also Coventry university.
"This business is ideal situated opposite Old Ball Pub, Ladbroke and also B&B, also it benefits from bus stop outside the front of the restaurant entrance."
The business was established 16 years ago and has recently been refurbished due to fire which broke out, closing the business for six months.
If you've always fancied speaking with a fake Italian accent the annual lease is just £14,160.
Jacket Potato Van
Gumtree Jacket potato van
If a pizzeria is a little upmarket for you then maybe a jacket potato van is a better fit?
According to the owner's description, the double oven in the van can hold 300 delicious spuds.
There is also a large griddle, six deep pot bain-marie, three boilers, two fridges, a hot hold cupboard, a single fryer, a microwave and a toaster.
The description says that it is in "all good condition, worked daily, also has a gas certificate".
The price of the van is currently listed at £4,500.
If you're having a slow day with your new van you could always head to the zoo
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Costa Coffee Machine
Gumtree Costa coffee machine
The perfect purchase for any coffee addict - if you can fit it into your house.
The Costa branded machine is a 2015 model which was bought from a sports centre .
The owner assures that it is in excellent condition.
It's currently on Gumtree for £2,000.
Marquee Business
Gumtree Marquee business for sale
Sadly due to family commitments and ill health, the owner of this business is handing over the reigns to a new events entrepreneur.
The company is being sold as a "complete package" with six marquees and a long-wheel base Mercedes sprinter van.
Included in the price is also approximately 200 foldaway chairs and 30 tables, wooden floorboards to put on grass, carpet, interior and exterior lights, pipes and fittings and a gas cylinder blow heater.
The seller has written that: "New owners will benefit from the longstanding reputation of the business which brings many repeat bookings and word-of-mouth recommendations.
"Perhaps with more active marketing and the introduction of a new website there would be great potential for further development of the business.
"To own and run this business, no previous experience is necessary and the current owner will be pleased to offer handover training and support if required."
It's on the market for £14,999.
Cruiser
Gumtree Cruiser
We may be the furthest city away from any beach, but that shouldn't stop you from bidding on this boat and terrorising the canal dwellers of Coventry.
If you hate being anchored in one place, then this six berth Chaparral Signature 27 Sports Cruiser could be for you.
The boat has a spacious living area, gas hob and electric oven, shore power, hot and cold water, sea toilet with holding tank, VHF radio, TV and warm air heating.
It even has a fish finder and GPS - perfect for Coventry's waterways.
The boat is currently moored in Norfolk. Broads water authority toll is paid up to 2017 and has a boat safety certificate until 2019.
It is in need of a little cosmetic tidying.
Offer for £7,500 are currently being accepted but negotiations are open for a quick sale.
Spanish Home
Gumtree Spanish holiday home
If you've got £20,000 to spare, and you haven't already splurged on that marquee business, then this holiday home in Malaga could be just the escape from the city you need.
This three bedroom chalet is located 20 minutes inland from the beach, between Alhaurín de la Torre and Alhaurín el Grande.
It boasts a bathroom, lounge/diner and kitchen with air-con and a warm air unit if it suddenly gets a bit chilly.
The house is mostly furnished except for one small bedroom. All of the beds, bedroom furniture and lounge furniture is new.
The crowning glory of the property is the front, side and rear gardens with raised decking.
After the sale price, the ground fee is 296 euros a month.
Dandy and Beano Annuals
Gumtree Annuals collection
Need something to read in your new Spanish holiday home? Then how about this collection of the Beano, Dandy or Dennis the Menace cartoons?
This collection of 60 annuals is for sale for just £60.
Just like the baked potato van it will only go up in value according to the seller.
Land Rover Expedition
Gumtree Land Rover
Wannabe Bear Grylls are in for a treat with this 'fully loaded' Land Rover Expedition.
According to the seller, this a rare three door edition which even includes a safe under the bonnet. The seller has even boasted that it has visited the Sahara during its time with him.
Viewings of the car are being offered as well as a 12 month MOT - just in case you immediately feel the need to head back to the desert and race some camels.
Included in the deal is everything you need for own adventure in the wild - even a snorkel.
The owner has asked a preliminary price of £5,950.
Convenience Store
Gumtree Convenience store
If you're always dreamed of owning a shop, then this 40-year-old family business in north Coventry is on the market.
The store is fully licenced and in a great location in a row of other shops and takeaways. There is a new housing development being built nearby.
The seller lists the store's current offerings as: "Payzone, Lottery, Scratch cards". They suggest that offering a paper round and Western Union could also boost sales.
The leasehold is selling for £45,000 with the rent per year being listed at £13,200. However the store can turnover around £100,000 a year. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/nine-weird-wonderful-items-you-11805374 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/8d2f2a8556597aba7a4f7da39fd6a16a9009b0d1bfe0ab6cd32b8d63bdc6f82e.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-31T00:48:36 | null | 2016-08-30T18:40:30 | Adam Armstrong shone at the Ricoh Arena in the 2015/16 campaign | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fnewcastle-united-striker-adam-armstrong-11820576.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11723099.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS96392911.jpg | en | null | Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong joins Championship side Barnsley | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Former Coventry City loan star Adam Armstrong has joined Championship side Barnsley on loan.
Earlier in the day it seemed Armstrong was heavily linked with a move to Rotherham United - but Barnsley have pipped their Yorkshire neighbours to his signature.
Arma was one of the best players in League One last season, scoring 20 goals in 40 appearances for the Sky Blues - and it will be interesting to see how he handles the step up to Championship football with the Tykes.
The Newcastle United starlet will join up with fellow former Sky Blues loan star Ryan Kent at Oakwell, after the second tier outfit beat off stiff competition to secure his services until January 2017.
Armstrong has enjoyed a prolific start to his international career, too, scoring 23 goals in 36 appearances at age levels ranging from the England Under-16s to Under-23s.
Adam Armstrong
Since Magpies manager Rafa Benitez suggested Armstrong would be sent out on loan again this campaign, Championship and League One clubs have been lining up to sign the prolific teenager.
United appear to have opted for a team in their own league who are unlikely to challenge them for promotion but can give their young starlet a platform to score goals and take points off Newcastle’s nearest rivals.
Tykes Head Coach Paul Heckingbottom told the Barnsley official website: "I am very grateful to Newcastle United for allowing Adam to come here.
"He is a player I am incredibly pleased to bring to the club, and one I have been enquiring about for some time."
It will be interesting to see how the player adapts to life in a higher division - but Sky Blues fans can be safe in the knowledge that Armstrong, unless City draw Barnsley in the FA Cup, cannot score against them this season. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-striker-adam-armstrong-11820576 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/3c06cfaa1f766f8a55aee7ca348e99f204539f8993369c3aeb51a7812a521bc5.json |
[
"John Wilkinson"
] | 2016-08-26T18:51:14 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Cov will host double header ahead of the new season getting underway | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fcoventry-rugby-stars-given-last-11802263.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10328539.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS75127925-Medium.jpg | en | null | Coventry Rugby stars given last chance to impress new coach Rowland Winter | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | CENTRE Callum MacBurnie and second row Tom Poole make their first appearances of the pre-season as Coventry complete their build-up to the National League One campaign with games against Colchester and Bury St Edmunds at Butts Park Arena tomorrow.
The games offer the last opportunities to impress before next weekend’s league game against Loughborough Students, and director of rugby Rowland Winter is looking to build on last week’s win over Newport with keen competition for places.
“We have had a great week in training following the strong performance against Newport,” said Winter.
“The players are excited to get out in front of our supporters at Butts Park for a third week in a row, and they all have a big point to prove as they continue to compete for a spot in the squad for next Saturday’s league opener.
“This weekend offers the final opportunity to experiment with players in positions or combinations that we haven’t looked at so far.
“Both Colchester and Bury St Edmunds will offer strong tests.
“They will both have big squads to play against us, so they will look to use that to their advantage against our sides who will play largely unchanged for the duration of each game.
“We look to repeat the strong performance that we saw in the first 60 minutes of last week’s game and we are looking forward to putting into action the parts of our game we have focused on this week.”
MacBurnie and Poole are both in the starting XV to play Colchester, but Adam Canning is getting married today and unavailable for selection along with Rob Conquest who is one week away from his return to the squad after injury.
Rowland Winter. Picture: David Johnson
Cliffie Hodgson and Pete White continue their rehab programmes and are expecting to be available in four to six weeks’ time.
Tomorrow’s action kicks- off at 12.30pm when Bury St Edmunds play Colchester. Coventry face Colchester at 1.45pm and then play Bury St Edmunds at 3pm. All games are over two 30-minute halves with five minutes half-time.
Coventry (v Colchester): Pritchard; Rundle, MacBurnie, Maisey, Heath; Adamson, Smit; Litchfield, Price, Stankovich, Daynes (captain), Poole, Harry, McNulty, Bone. Replacements: Priestley, Byrne, Clarke, Knight, Smith.
Coventry (v Bury St Edmunds): Stokes; Hircock, Knox, Wheatcroft, Trimble; Fenner, Grasso; Brown, Tolmie, Boulton, Jubb, Snyman, Grace (captain), Povoas, Dyer. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/coventry-rugby-stars-given-last-11802263 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/9972861cf9271f2e0339a266e340543e339e0d1fcdd2d32f618cc635f21b3851.json |
[
"Catherine Lillington"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:22 | null | 2016-08-25T15:02:02 | He's already had to teach himself to walk, talk and swallow again after one 12-hour surgery and could require a treatment not available in the UK | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fhe-just-doesnt-give-up-11797657.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11799613.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97933149.jpg | en | null | mum describes how brave Tommy fought back after brain tumour diagnosis | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A mum whose little boy had brain surgery to remove most of a tumour has told how “we’re the lucky ones”.
Tommy Jones, aged just three, now faces the possibility of undergoing proton beam therapy to remove the rest of the tumour – a treatment unavailable in the UK.
In his short life Tommy, from Ernesford Grange , has already endured a risky 12-hour operation which left him needing to learn to walk, talk and swallow again.
And if he travels to the USA for the therapy he will be parted from his twin sister Olivia and eight-year-old brother Charlie for up to three months.
But the family’s friends, family and even the local pub are rallying round to raise money to keep them together for the life-changing trip.
Tommy’s mum Joanne, 35, said: “We were just a normal family with three healthy kids, then all of a sudden your whole world turns upside down.”
Tommy with his brother Charlie and twin sister Olivia
His parents had first grown concerned when he was unable to recover quickly and lay stunned after falling over a handful of times. It was just before last Christmas when University Hospital discovered he had a brain tumour.
“We were really scared,” said Joanne. “We’ve got three young children really excited about Christmas and don’t know what’s going on. We did somehow manage to give the kids a normal Christmas.”
Funding for Tommy, Joanne and her husband Peter to make the journey would be available through the NHS .
“We’re close as a family,” said Peter, 37. “Tommy would be absolutely distraught without his brother and sister.”
The remaining tumour was left behind because it would have caused brain damage for it to be surgically removed. At the moment the tumour is stable.
Tommy in hospital
Tommy still suffers from ataxia which causes problems with balance and coordination.
But Joanne said: “He just doesn’t give up. He can fall over ten times in a row and he gets on with it with a smile on his face.”
Peter added: “He’s determined and very stubborn like his mum!”
If Tommy doesn’t need to go to America the fund will be held so it can help another child in Coventry , some will also go to Bethany’s Wish to support other families fighting cancer and Birmingham Children’s Hospital ward ten who have looked after Tommy.
• A fund-raising family fun day will be held at The Millpool, in Hipswell Highway, on Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. Anyone who would like to help can also go to the Just Giving website by clicking here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/he-just-doesnt-give-up-11797657 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/f42215b8aea527422d1cdc28a17130c41810712ad3d74f49cb9f4c29cdbb1ede.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-30T00:50:45 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | As deadline day approaches we take a look at areas the Sky Blues need reinforcements | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fcoventry-city-transfers-tony-mowbray-11805690.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11790606.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97813929.jpg | en | null | Coventry City transfers: Where Tony Mowbray might look to strengthen before deadline day | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City are still without a win in League One during the 2016/17 campaign, following the weekend's 1-1 draw with Northampton Town.
Cracks are beginning to appear and questions are being asked about the summer recruitment plan, and where to turn now.
We take a look at why some areas of the team look particularly thin on the ground, and where Tony Mowbray urgently needs to strengthen before deadline day.
Right back?
The right side of defence is an area of the field that looks increasingly stretched, and one that needs urgent attention.
With Chris Stokes till out, and Andy Rose set to be sidelined for at least a month, it has been left to Dion Kelly-Evans to fill in the void.
The 18-year-old is a talented footballer, but does not have a great deal of senior experience under his belt, and should be
City are in need of cover in this area, and any opposing side will look to exploit that side of the field in their current state.
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Defensive Cover?
Cian Harries is another example of a young talent who has been nurtured at the club's academy since the age of 14. He is a modern centre-back who reads the game well, and is technically strong enough to knock it around.
Jordan Turnbull was a clever acquisition this summer, and judging by the early signs, apart from the rush of blood at Bradford City, he looks promising.
However, Sam Ricketts cannot play every game this season, like he is at the moment, and neither should Harries at this stage of his career.
That leaves Turnbull and Cov kid Jordan Willis, but if one of them were to pick up an injury or a suspension, then the resources look stretched once again.
A commanding an experienced centre-back should be high on the wanted list before August 31.
Experience?
Two of the Sky Blues most important players from last season moved North this summer, from the West Midlands to Yorkshire.
Romain Vincelot was sold to Bradford City and John Fleck joined Sheffield United on a free transfer.
Vincelot's steely determination and positioning, complimented Fleck's range of passing and energy, and both players have been sorely missed at the start of this campaign.
Mowbray has brought in Chris McCann, but the Irish midfielder is keen to play on the front foot and sometimes lets his defensive responsibilities go astray.
While Vladimir Gadzhev has performed reasonably well, the Sky Blues need an experienced head in the middle of the park to keep the engine ticking.
Daniel Agyei shoots for goal
Striker?
Adam Armstrong scored 20 league goals for the Sky Blues season, and that kind of pedigree is hard to find five days before transfer dealine day.
Dan Agyei looks a real prospect, and his parent club Burnley will be hoping to integrate the 19-year-old into a Premier League squad in the not too distant future.
That said, he is still very raw and at an early stage of his development. His game is centred around his physicality, speed and finishing, three key attributes for any deadly striker.
However, Norwich City nullified his threat in the EFL Cup by doubling up and minimising the space he had top work with.
That would be ideal if someone could play off him and another option should be looked into. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/coventry-city-transfers-tony-mowbray-11805690 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/497e480d2d902c8bb98e3144b63f4b3917a45965b38cbb426a2adad5d0fcb101.json |
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"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-30T22:50:27 | null | 2016-08-30T14:24:50 | Cramper Field has been closed off to allow police forensic officers to examine the scene | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fman-fighting-life-following-stabbing-11818647.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11818937.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crampers-Field.jpg | en | null | Man fighting for his life following stabbing in busy Radford street | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a busy shopping street this morning.
West Midlands Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Crampers Field, Radford, at around 11.45am.
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where his condition is currently being described as serious but stable.
Another man was also being treated for hand injuries.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 11.45am to Crampers Field to reports of a man who had been assaulted.
“We treated a man for a head and chest injury and he was taken to hospital.”
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Crampers Field
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “The road has been closed pending a forensic examination of the scene.
“No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are on-going."
Anyone who saw what happened or who has any information that may assist officers should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/man-fighting-life-following-stabbing-11818647 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/543fb064979bc711cdd715352d7a1ec1063ab6b8940186517137fa8a98ec7585.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-30T22:48:54 | null | 2016-08-30T16:13:31 | This and other cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on July 15 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fscales-justice-woman-who-stole-11819796.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10820390.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS81638264-Medium.jpg | en | null | Scales of Justice: Woman who stole beard trimmer fined £50 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Friday July 15 include:
Alan Arthur, 43, of Whitley Village, Whitley, admitted intending to steal while trespassing. He was given an eight-week prison sentence suspended for a year and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Andrew Carter, 32, of Hickory Close, Potters Green, admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend court and the recovery partnership. He was sent to prison for 18 weeks for the original offences of theft and failing to answer bail.
Stephen Long, 34, of HMP Hewell, admitted stealing a bicycle worth £489. He was sent to prison for six weeks and ordered to pay a £80 victim surcharge.
Ronhan McErlean, 33, of Vincent Street, Spon End, admitted intending to steal while trespassing and committing an offence while subject to a suspended sentence. He was sent to prison for 18 weeks (nine weeks for new offence and nine weeks imposed from suspended sentence for theft) and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Gabriela Zanfir, 29, of Dovedale Avenue, Longford, admitted stealing a beard trimmer worth £30 from Boots and committing an offence while subject to a conditional discharge. She was fined £50 and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge.
Aaron Farrell, 36, of Harnall Lane, Hillfields, admitted stealing meat worth £64 from Tesco. He was given a community order and ordered to pay a £85 victim surcharge.
The cases were heard at Coventry Magistrates Court
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Kristopher Goodridge-Smith, 28, of Attoxhall Road, Wyken, was found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon (crowbar) in a public place. He was sent to prison for 26 weeks and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Luke Stew, 31, of Harrington Road, Radford, admitted assault by beating and two counts of damaging an internal door. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, handed a restraining order, fined £145 and ordered to pay £50 compensation, £135 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
William Staples, 34, of HMP Hewell, admitted stealing steak worth £48 from Asda and stealing coffee from One Stop. He was ordered to pay £48 compensation.
David Shaw-Richardson, 46, of Attoxhall Road, Wyken, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. He was given a community order, fined £50 and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £85 victim surcharge.
John Page, 35, of no fixed address, was found guilty in his absence of begging in Barracks Car Park. He was fined £220 and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/scales-justice-woman-who-stole-11819796 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/f24f3f038b5bb1a006bb3d586103b4086637e4aee5af465a97a9534f8fe0c492.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-28T04:50:30 | null | 2016-08-27T12:37:42 | Project will offer an enhanced visitor experience through a new mobile website blending historical and folklore stories, music and interactive artwork | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fcyber-story-trail-launch-warwickshire-11808094.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11808081.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Chedhams-Yard-01-Bill-Chedham-1928-2012.jpg | en | null | Cyber story-trail to launch at Warwickshire heritage site | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A new story-trail mobile website offering a unique insight into a Warwickshire heritage site launches next month.
Discover: Chedham's Stories will be launched on Friday, September 9, and will showcase the Chedham's Yard blacksmith heritage site, at St Peter's Church, in Wellesbourne.
Local musicians Kel Elliott & Her Three Man Orchestra are set to premiere story-songs about Chedham's Yard's past written especially for the online story-trail.
Last year, Live & Local were awarded a grant from Warwickshire County Council's Tourism Event Fund to develop an innovative way to explore heritage sites.
The project, piloting with Chedham's Yard in Wellesbourne, will offer an enhanced visitor experience through a new mobile website blending historical and folklore stories, music and interactive artwork.
Warwickshire canal boat-based musician Kel Elliott has been gathering stories and personal reminiscences to transform into story-songs.
Chedhams Yard
Her conversations with Chedham's Yard volunteers and Wellesbourne residents has brought to light wonderful tales about the site.
Gems include the origins of 'Bobby The Antelope', and the legend of Bill Chedham's renowned approach to cycling.
Kel and members of her band are distilling the immense audio archive created during the research to produce eleven new songs.
Chedhams Yard
These songs, along with field and archival recordings (including recorded voices and sounds of blacksmiths at work) can be enjoyed by visitors via their smartphones or on-site iPods as they walk through the Yard at their leisure.
Julia (Fieldworker, Live & Local) said: "What I love about Kel Elliott's writing is her approach, the songs aren't going to be about obvious things in the yard, they highlight small details that you or I might miss, and funny stories involving Bill Chedham.
"I can't wait to hear them all come together."
Chedhams Yard
Warwickshire artist Catherine Askew has created a new illustrated online map of the Yard.
The map will guide visitors around the site with her beautiful illustrations linking to specific songs about special features in the Yard.
The mobile website has been designed by local web developers Twentytwo Digital and will work on most smartphones and tablets.
Chedhams Yard
Chedham's Yard volunteers are delighted, as part of their 10 Anniversary celebrations, to be partners in this creative new way of sharing local stories.
David Close, Trustee and Parish Councillor, said: "We are a community based heritage centre and since winning the BBC Village Restoration Fund in 2006, we have been busy renovating and building our visitor offer.
"We're looking forward to premiering the songs on Friday, September 9, and for our first visitors to use the mobile website during Heritage Open Day on Saturday, September 10." | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/whats-on-news/cyber-story-trail-launch-warwickshire-11808094 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e9830d4129fb9347459c0a2a1327df8e371058656d1d62f1ec1455af59197ba4.json |
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"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:06 | null | 2016-08-26T14:52:17 | Everything we learned from Tony Mowbray ahead of Saturday's match | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-press-conference-andy-11803981.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10965182.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS67932114.jpg | en | null | Coventry City press conference: Andy Rose injury update and four other things we learnt from Tony Mowbray ahead of Northampton Town clash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City boss Tony Mowbray faced the press this morning ahead of his side's game against Northampton Town on Saturday.
The Sky Blues manager spoke about bouncing back from midweek, what to expect from Northampton and the latest on injuries.
Here's what he had to say - and everything we learned at today's press call...
Important to draw a line under Norwich
Mowbray put his players through the usual post match routine of video analysis after the humbling in East Anglia.
He said: “We did go through video parts of the Norwich game and felt it was right to sit and talk through the goals.
I’m not there to embarrass Jordan or Sam but to analyse it and reflect. Their first 3 goals were fundamental errors which haven’t been typical of our play this year.
So we analyse it and then draw a line under it and move on. We’ve got to be bubbly and be up for Saturday.”
Coventry City's captain Sam Ricketts
Northampton Town will be no pushover
Despite only just winning promotion to the third tier, the Cobblers will provide a stern test of Mowbray's young Sky Blues this weekend.
Mowbray said: “It’s going to be tough against a team who are 26 games unbeaten. Do we think we can beat them at the Ricoh? We’ll see! It’s a great opportunity for our young players to go and win the game.
We have to try and build a good home record like last season. We have had two draws so far which is ok - no defeats of course."
Andy Rose injury timeline
The midfielder is the latest addition to what seems like an ever-growing injury list, after suffering with a knee-ligament problem against Bury.
Mowbray said: “If I was to give you a timescale i’d say 4-6 weeks. What I do know is the boy is desperate to play and do well for us.
“The medical department at this club work very diligently, and I am forever asking questions on the timelines, but the answer is Andy Rose’s timeline is a month or so.”
Andy Rose
Finally some positive news
Marvin Sordell and Jodi Jones both trained with the team today, and Mowbray said: "just having them there lifts the mood."
They might not be quite match ready, but it's a relief to hear that two key members of the side are at least back on the grass.
A call for supporters to back the team
"We hope the supporters buy into what we are trying to do at at the moment.
"It takes time to gel but when they do, you’ll be proud to be a Coventry City fan as we will be playing some of the best football in the division.
“Sometimes when it’s quiet in the stadium, players have to find the inspiration themselves.
"That’s why I stand on the sideline to drive the players on, but 10,000 supporters can do that. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-press-conference-andy-11803981 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/38837b46ede0fe310acf5f372740ee666d182ab9e6ad70f26907cff9e8553303.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T18:50:23 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Wasps A League matches may also offer opportunities for guest players from local clubs | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fpremiership-league-lands-coventry-first-11801739.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11780040.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Wasps-Bassett.jpg | en | null | Premiership A League lands in Coventry for first time | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry and Warwickshire rugby fans have a Monday night opportunity to taste Premiership A League action for the first time in the coming weeks.
The competition, which gives the top 12’s squad players some competitive action during early and late season, was won last year by Exeter, who beat Northampton in the final.
Wasps host Leicester and Sale on Monday September 12 and 19 respectively at their Broadstreet training base, before travelling to Northampton and Worcester in October and December. Dai Young’s team then make the long trip to Kingston Park, to face Newcastle in April after which the winner of the northern group faces its southern counterpart in the final.
Wasps’ boss says the A League plays an important part in the development of younger players as well as offering competitive rugby to more senior squad members.
“The A team is there for our senior academy players and some fringe players who are not getting as much game-time as they would like plus one or two boys coming back from injury.
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Watch Joe Launchbury on his new role as Wasps skipper
“We’re not a London team anymore, and we have all immersed ourselves in the local area so it makes total sense for us to play these games at our temporary home at Broadstreet.”
Wasps have twice claimed the A league trophy since the competition’s launch in 2003. In 2007 the title win completed a memorable double alongside the club’s second European Cup, while in 2008 the black-and-golds also banked the Premiership crown.
In recent times the club has also occasionally offered guest players from local clubs the opportunity to enjoy a run-out on a Monday night, and Young says this will continue now the club is fully Coventry based.
“We want to build bridges with local clubs but we understand they will also have an eye on their own games,” he says. “We are happy to welcome guest players when the opportunity arises and this will help us become part of the Midlands rugby community and develop relationships with local clubs and universities.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/premiership-league-lands-coventry-first-11801739 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/0a6e31ad7657802b848b4ab30f900648d56a433922e35ab782a067a32c9f6a6b.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:56:47 | null | 2016-08-25T14:48:30 | Balsall Common crooner joins stellar line-up for local gig | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-news%2Fcoventry-singer-karl-loxley-teams-11799565.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11211257.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS87789908.jpg | en | null | Coventry singer Karl Loxley teams up with famous faces for ultimate classical concert in Warwickshire | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry and Warwickshire residents are being invited to experience an exhilarating evening of classical and musical numbers sung by some of the country’s best cross classical singers.
Whether you love hearing classical music, songs from West End musicals or just enjoy hearing mesmerising voices, you’ll be sure to have an evening to remember with this exciting concert at the Royal Spa Centre, in Leamington.
The event takes place from 7.30pm on Saturday, September 24, with an array of famous faces set to appear.
Faryl Smith - who was only 13 years when she reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent - will appear following performances for the Royal Family and at prestigious sporting events.
Coventry native Karl Loxley, meanwhile, will also appear after injecting himself into the public consciousness with a successful stint on BBC One reality contest The Voice UK.
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With over 1million YouTube hits and thousands of Twitter followers, Karl has performed in various parts of the world in theatre productions, prom events and his own sell-out concerts.
The Balsall Common crooner was picked up by Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones on the reality series last year before being eliminated.
He has also appeared at the Pride of Coventry and Warwickshire Awards.
Classical Reflection, which consists of identical twins Naomi and Hannah Moxon.
Catriona Murray, who has toured with Paul Potts and Collabro and performed at some of the largest concert halls in the country, will also appear, as well as The Voice UK contestants Classical Reflection, which consists of identical twins Naomi and Hannah Moxon.
Also appearing will be the Sing Well Community Choir, whose members have experienced physical and emotional problems and find singing helps them to feel well again.
Ticket are priced at £18 and can be bought by calling the venue on 01926 334418, or alternatively, clicking here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/theatre-news/coventry-singer-karl-loxley-teams-11799565 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/5724bb93db5ac9e3e6f1aacefd71a4b174ac2fd7cd6c54e7c5e0d9a2b9979c29.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T04:47:41 | null | 2016-08-27T17:49:30 | Sky Blues fans have their say after Marcus Tudgay rescues a point against the Cobblers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fthis-squad-needs-strengthening-coventry-11809448.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809461.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98086434.jpg | en | null | Coventry City fans react to Northampton Town draw | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City fans took to social media after seeing their side held at home for the third time in three League One matches.
The Sky Blues are still looking for their first victory in the 2016/17 campaign, having followed up last weekend's defeat at Bradford City with a 1-1 draw with Northampton Town on Saturday.
Marcus Tudgay rescued the Sky Blues, nodding home an equaliser after Harry Beautyman had put the Cobblers head just before half-time.
Tony Mowbray and his side are without a win from five matches now, having lost at Swindon Town and the Bantams either side of two goalless draws against Bury and Shrewsbury Town at the Ricoh Arena.
Next up for the home side is an EFL Trophy tie against West Ham United in midweek, before they continue their league campaign at Fleetwood Town next Saturday.
City fans took to social media website Twitter at full-time to give their thoughts on their team's performance.
We have compiled the best of the reaction - both positive and negative - for you to read below. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/this-squad-needs-strengthening-coventry-11809448 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/6b610b705f1172f06e308f3de0701b197660b9071ab45f57bc0b6ea8b7186f2e.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T22:51:41 | null | 2016-08-30T11:40:46 | Toon look set to disappoint Coventry City fans by farming out teenager to a team in their own division | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Frumour-mill-newcastle-united-striker-11817652.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11302385.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PA-26270988.jpg | en | null | Rumour Mill: Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong on his way to Championship Rotherham? | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong is being heavily linked with a loan move to Championship side Rotherham United.
The speculation will come as a disappointment to Coventry City fans, who had hoped the 19-year-old would return to the Ricoh Arena after a sensational loan spell with the club last season.
Since Magpies manager Rafa Benitez suggested Armstrong would be sent on loan again this campaign, Championship and League One clubs have been lining up to sign the prolific teenager.
United appear to have opted for a team in their own division who are unlikely to challenge them for promotion but can give their young starlet a platform to score goals and take points off Newcastle’s nearest rivals.
Arma was one of the best players in League One last season, scoring 20 goals in 40 appearances for the Sky Blues - and it will be interesting to see how he handles the step up to Championship football with the Millers. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/rumour-mill-newcastle-united-striker-11817652 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/7278ff5190f444154b04ae7672613c398a997e72df5d7ab3fbf9ce1316699cde.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T22:50:17 | null | 2016-08-30T14:58:59 | Folk punk troubadour will appear at city's newest live music venue this November | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Ffrank-turner-announces-coventry-show-11819210.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8851441.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PM2863528.jpg | en | null | Frank Turner announces Coventry show at The Empire | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Frank Turner will perform in Coventry as part of his latest nationwide tour, it has been announced.
The singer-songwriter, who has performed gargantuan shows at London's Wembley Arena and O2 Arena, will take to the stage at The Empire, the city's newest live music venue.
The 'I Still Believe' artist will perform at the Coventry venue, situated in Far Gosford Street, on November 25.
Turner will perform extensively across the UK as part of the tour, titled Get Better, with support coming from Felix Hagan and the Family, and Esme Patterson.
Last year, the Hampshire guitarist and former Million Dead frontman released his latest album Positive Songs for Negative People, building on the success of his fourth and fifth LPs, England Keep My Bones and Tape Deck Heart, released in 2011 and 2013 respectively.
In 2012, Turner showcased his brand of folk rock to millions around the globe when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London, under the direction of Danny Boyle.
Last year, the folk rock troubadour took to Waterstones in Coventry city centre to sign copies of his book The Road Beneath My Feet.
In pictures: Frank Turner meets fans at Coventry book signing
The Empire has been met with widespread acclaim since its launch late last year.
The venue, which is co-owned by The Enemy singer Tom Clarke, has hosted blockbuster events, including a sell-out one-off concert from The Libertines.
Shed Seven, Pete Doherty, buzz band Clean Cut Kid and even Sleaford Mods are just some of the musicians to perform there, as well as the popular Coventry rock band The Enemy.
The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess turned up also treated Godiva Festival-goers to a post-headline performance DJ set at the venue.
Tickets for Turner's show at the Empire go on sale Friday, September 2, at 9am.
Watch: The Libertines live at the Empire | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/frank-turner-announces-coventry-show-11819210 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/0686f7ca6a8dc3416b47997f267efcbc794fda37731a61bde7fde889f79bb309.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T00:47:39 | null | 2016-08-29T10:37:20 | Police are still appealing for witnesses to the collision on Friday evening | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fpolice-issue-update-after-teenage-11813712.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10864413.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS40454733.jpg | en | null | Police issue update after teenage girl is involved in Swan Lane horror crash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A 15-year-old girl remains in hospital after colliding with a car in Coventry.
The teenage pedestrian suffered serious head injuries in the collision in Swan Lane, Stoke , at around 9.20pm on Friday.
She was taken to hospital where West Midlands Police say she remains in a stable condition.
Officers stated that the driver of the car was assisting with their inquiries and no arrests have been made.
A force spokesman said: “Officers from the family liaison unit are supporting the young girl’s family.”
Police are also appealing for any witnesses to contact Pc Karl Davies at the collision investigation unit on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/police-issue-update-after-teenage-11813712 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/3799db5d355a13e1ccf2ee5683c8f79e52d1714a7cb2c3edd95867e057905e02.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:56:18 | null | 2016-08-25T16:27:57 | All the latest Sky Blues activity from the Coventry Telegraph and around the web | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-digest-sky-blues-11799730.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11800800.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/2016-08-25.jpg | en | null | Coventry City digest: Sky Blues desperate for three points and the day Oggy made his debut | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City host Northampton Town on Saturday, and boss Tony Mowbray is hoping to shrug off the disappointment of the EFL Cup with three points in League One.
The season has not got off to the best start, but Mowbray and his Sky Blues have the chance to make amends this weekend against the Cobblers.
The manager said: “At the moment we’re all feeling disappointed and frustrated and yet that will be forgotten pretty quickly if we get a victory at the weekend.
Tony Mowbray
“It’s a big game and a tough test, especially after the Norwich defeat, but generally we’ve been pretty good in the league even if we haven’t picked up the rewards of our decent play.
"At some stage we’ve got to turn that into points and I’m pretty sure we will.”
Everything you need to know about Northampton
The Cobblers are 26 games unbeaten in all competitions and will be hoping to emulate last season's FA Cup performance at the Ricoh when they dumped the Sky Blues out.
Former City man Aaron Phillips will be out to prove a point against his boyhood club after Mowbray decided he was surplus to requirements in the summer.
It's YOUR turn to pick the team to play Northampton
Injuries have plagued the squad, and Andy Rose is the latest addition to the list of long-term absentees including Jodi Jones, Marvin Sordell, Kwame Thomas and Chris Stokes.
Mowbray does have the option to re-call Jordan Turnbull on Saturday, to a defence that leaked six goals in East Anglia on Tuesday night.
And Ruben Lameiras may have staked a claim for a starting berth after grabbing a consolation goal and impressing from the bench in midweek.
Coventry City's Ruben Lameiras scores from the penalty spot.
Transfer Deadline Day 2016 - Where do the Sky Blues sit?
The 2016 Summer transfer window shuts on Wednesday 31st August at 11pm, and Coventry City are in dire need to bolster their depleted squad
The EFL have also scrapped the emergency loan window which means clubs cannot enter the market for players after deadline day, until January.
Mowbray and his recruitment team have not replaced key men John Fleck and Adam Armstrong, and they have just 7 days to do so, as well as strengthening other areas.
Andy Rose
Ex-captain Reda Jonshon full of praise for Coventry City fans
In an open letter on social networking website Twitter, the towering centre-back lifts the lid on why he has joined Eastleigh FC in the National League, and thanked Sky Blues fans for their ongoing support.
The former fans favourite also paid homage to Tony Mowbray, and claimed the City boss was one of the best managers he worked with in England.
We wish Reda well in the next chapter of his career.
Reda Johnson
The day Oggy first wore the gloves for Sky Blues
Current goalkeeping coach and City legend Steve Ogrizovic made his debut between the sticks for Coventry City , on this day 32 years ago.
After joining from Shrewsbury Town in 1984, Oggy started in goal against Aston Villa in a team which featured other debutants Martin Jol, Brian Kilcline and Kirk Stephens.
Aston Villa won the game 1-0, but the occasion marked the beginning of a remarkable 32 year association with the club, including an impressive 507 appearances as a player.
Reice Charles-Cook has got some way to go to emulate his coach's record. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-digest-sky-blues-11799730 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/2ca14c453f756299b064087f0d67fba6b5f7c23038213f397be95f0c93435e64.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-30T22:50:48 | null | 2016-08-30T14:51:00 | One player was the clear man of the match in the eyes of Sky Blues fans | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-1-northampton-town-11819142.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809066.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98077204.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 1 Northampton Town 1: How YOU rated Sky Blues players in Cobblers draw | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City were made to wait a little while longer for their first victory of the 2016/17 campaign on Saturday afternoon.
The Sky Blues were frustrated by Northampton Town as the Cobblers took a point back to Sixfields after Harry Beautyman bundled home a first-half goal to open the scoring.
City rallied and would eventually equalise, veteran striker Marcus Tudgay heading home from close range after some fantastic work from exciting young winger Jodi Jones on the right flank.
We asked supporters for their player ratings after the defeat, and fans were mightily impressed by Jones, who joined on a permanent deal from Dagenham and Redbridge this summer.
The 18-year-old was introduced by manager Tony Mowbray in the second-half, and he duly changed the game, injecting pace into the Sky Blues' attack and causing Northampton plenty of problems with his urgency and invention.
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Jones took home the man of the match award from our readers, who rated him 6.6/10 on a day where other City stars failed to shine.
The winger's closest challenger for the top rated Coventry City player was Tudgay himself, who achieved an average rating of 6.5/10 from Telegraph readers, while youthful defenders Jordan Turnbull and Dion Kelly-Evans received 6.2/10 each.
Midfielder Chris McCann, ever the combative presence in the middle of the pitch, completed the top five with an average score of 6.1/10, a total which goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook also achieved.
At the other end, new permanent signing Gael Bigirimana failed to impressed, posting a total of 4.8/10.
The new signing from Newcastle United was introduced late on as a substitute, and his first telling contribution was to receive a caution as the Sky Blues and the Cobblers settled for a draw. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-1-northampton-town-11819142 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/992a219af602e23567abc18e4c31ba06bf2254d0b0dcadc0b5e11990cb8dd678.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T00:48:19 | null | 2016-08-29T14:32:17 | Officers were called to a warehouse in Torrington Avenue initially because someone was behaving suspiciously | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fman-arrested-suspicion-slavery-offences-11814938.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814940.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98205618.jpg | en | null | Man arrested on suspicion of slavery offences after police make shocking discovery in Tile Hill | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Fire crews were also called out to assist police
A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery after eight men, a woman and baby were found living in a warehouse in Tile Hill.
Officers made the grim discovery after responding to reports of suspicious behaviour in Torrington Avenue on Sunday night.
They forced their way in to a nearby warehouse - with the help of fire crews from Canley fire station who were called to assist - and found the group inside.
A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery and remains in police custody this afternoon.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Police visited a warehouse where eight men and a woman and baby were found to be living.
“Seven men and the woman and baby have been safeguarded and a 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery.
“Inquiries into the matter continue by detectives from Force CID.”
The men, woman and baby were found in a unit close to this location in Torrington Avenue
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The arrest comes a few days after the Salvation Army said it had seen a nearly a fivefold increase in the number of slavery victims it has helped in England and Wales since 2012.
The charity said it has supported 1,805 people from April 2015 to March 2016.
By comparison, it had 378 referrals between July 2011 and June 2012 - its first year of operating the government contract to support victims.
New Prime Minister Theresa May has already described modern slavery as a “barbaric evil”.
Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, she called it “the great human rights issue of our time”.
She said a new UK cabinet taskforce would tackle the “sickening and inhuman crimes” while £33m from the aid budget would fund initiatives overseas.
Mrs May said: “From nail bars and car washes to sheds and rundown caravans, people are enduring experiences that are simply horrifying in their inhumanity.
“Vulnerable people who have travelled long distances, believing they were heading for legitimate jobs, are finding they have been duped, forced into hard labour, and then locked up and abused.
“Innocent individuals are being tricked into prostitution, often by people they thought they could trust. Children are being made to pick-pocket on the streets and steal from cash machines.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/man-arrested-suspicion-slavery-offences-11814938 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/97fe81f39a4cf1f9252b2cf189fffaf1556f8e57ae2a975a1110d431c8b230b4.json |
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"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:57 | null | 2016-08-25T16:32:35 | England stars Joe Launchbury, Elliot Daly and Matt Mullan make their seasonal bow as Dai Young builds towards opening Premiership clash with Exeter | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fdai-young-fields-international-contingent-11800763.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11780204.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Hughes-v-Leeds.jpg | en | null | Dai Young fields international contingent in Wasps final warm-up against Bristol | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Wasps meet Bristol on Saturday afternoon at Clifton RFC in their final pre-season work-out before the Premiership campaign gets underway.
For Andy Robinson’s team, who have returned to the top flight after a seven-year absence, it will be a good chance to gauge just how far their performance levels must increase to avoid an immediate return to the second tier. Based on recent history, an eleventh-placed finish would be a satisfactory outcome for the promoted club, who seem likely to scrap it out with Worcester and Newcastle in the bottom three, and last week’s narrow pre-season defeat at the hands of Cardiff will have done little to soothe their anxiety.
Wasps boss Dai Young has much loftier ambitions after a third-place finish and European Champions Cup semi-final last term, and he is looking to see his squad demonstrate progress from last weekend’s pipe-opener against Yorkshire Carnegie .
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Watch Dai Young review Wasps performance against Yorkshire Carnegie last week
“We’ll be taking 26 players to Clifton,” Young says, “and will be looking to narrow it down to somewhere near to the team that will start against Exeter.
“On top of that there are five players who will miss Bristol but are in contention for the first few league games. Kyle Eastmond has slight groin and hamstring strains which are nothing to worry about and Marty Moore took a knock in the last few minutes against Yorkshire last week, and won’t be in a position to declare himself fit early enough because of the concussion protocols.
“Kearnan Myall is still taking five steps forward and one back with his knee injury through pre-season. It has has taken longer than we expected but he’s not far off now and Jake Cooper-Woolley is also pretty much there, as is Thomas Young who is in full training after his shoulder operation.
“All the internationals are back this weekend and it’s fair to say there’s not many others outside of that group who are in contention for Exeter.”
Richard Lane Photography Guy Thompson in pre-season action for Wasps against Yorkshire Carnegie
Bristol will include former Wasps favourite Tom Varndell in their squad, while centre Will Hurrell and hooker Ross McMillan were both once popular with the Butts Park Arena faithful. Wasps’ boss expects them to be tougher opponents than their former Championship rivals Yorkshire proved while shipping 52 points at the Ricoh last Sunday.
“We expected more of a challenge last week,” Young says, “We ran away with the game really which I was surprised about. I’m not sure how much it was a case of us being good and them not, but their coaches were certainly very disappointed with their performance afterwards.
“This week will be a big step up based on the couple of friendly games Bristol have played so far. But most of our focus will be on what we do, and we’ll be looking to see how things we’ve worked on take shape on the field. We obviously won’t show everything we’ve worked on, as we’re mindful that other Premiership teams have access to the footage just as we do to theirs, but we will be focusing on being sure we are ready for Exeter the week after.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/dai-young-fields-international-contingent-11800763 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/c8c7f6381a5af05ae4185a0091a67a1fee06323e885e775b120b34fe669652ce.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:48:40 | null | 2016-08-26T05:00:00 | Looking forward to the three-day break? Check the weather outlook first! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcoventry-warwickshire-weather-august-bank-11800759.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article2967785.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/broadgate-in-the-sun-698344911.jpg | en | null | Coventry and Warwickshire weather: August Bank Holiday weekend forecast | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | After a promising start to the week, Coventry and Warwickshire was gripped by thundery showers on Thursday.
Heavy rain fell across the city and the surrounding region, and as we head towards the August Bank Holiday weekend, all eyes are on the forecast.
After stormy weather and rush hour chaos on the fourth working day of the week, forecasters have had their say on what the weekend holds for us.
Local weather experts at Bablake Weather Station, based in Coventry, say Friday will see showers die out.
The final working day of the week will bring with it fine, warm and dry weather.
Local residents can also expect some sunshine, with maximum temperatures reaching as high as 22C.
The Met Office, meanwhile, are predicting early mist and patchy fog at first - but this will soon clear.
After that, it should be a dry and warm day with some sunshine.
Saturday and Sunday will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, according to the Met Office, which could become heavy and prolonged at times with a risk of thunder.
So, you can expect sunny spells and showers over the Bank Holiday weekend, but Bablake forecasters say it should remain mainly dry and quite warm.
Is summer over? Coventry residents enjoy hottest day of the year in War Memorial Park | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-warwickshire-weather-august-bank-11800759 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/cfb980e42853c38bc030db16bc51c16b5b749bdf383a70ac74e8cafeda0a1cc9.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:44 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | New research shows what we like to call our dogs, cats, birds, fish and even reptiles | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Frevealed-coventrys-most-popular-pet-11799307.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11636713.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS95259605-Medium.jpg | en | null | Revealed: Coventry's most popular pet names | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | New figures have revealed the most popular pet name in Coventry is Charlie.
The research, conducted by Pets at Home, analysed what residents up and down the country chose to call their animals.
In the study, the popular pet store discovered the 50 most popular names for each pet type - from cats and dogs, to birds, fish and even horses and reptiles.
Charlie was the clear winner, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats.
Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
In pictures: YOUR #NationalDogDay snaps
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select.
Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in tenth place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats.
Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names.
Therapy dogs calm Coventry University students
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Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals.
"It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
The top ten names for pets by species
Dogs: Poppy, Alfie, Bella, Charlie, Molly, Max, Daisy, Bailey, Ruby, Lola.
Cats: Charlie, Poppy, Molly, Bella, Oscar, Daisy, Tilly, Alfie, Millie, Smudge.
Small animals: Daisy, Fudge, Nibbles, Poppy, Rosie, Charlie, Thumper, Fluffy, George, Harry.
Reptiles: Spike, George, Rex, Charlie, Sid, Monty, Bob, Leo, Rango, Sheldon.
Fish: Goldie, Nemo, Bob, Bubbles, Fishy, George, Fred, Jaws, Dave, Tom.
Horses: Charlie, Jack, Rosie, Molly, Harry, Alfie, Billy, Poppy, Murphy, Lady.
Birds: Charlie, Joey, Billy, Bobby, George, Blue, Alfie, Rosie, Sky, Rio. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/revealed-coventrys-most-popular-pet-11799307 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/24f86dfdc321faba55b051c3ce1c96fffa44e21fb9786709e3a328cc013d815d.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:47:59 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | All you need to know ahead of the weekend's top flight action | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fpremier-league-fantasy-football-tips-11798067.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article7644340.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/sean-dyche.jpg | en | null | Premier League Fantasy Football: Tips to beat your mates as Liverpool travel to Tottenham Hotspur | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | After a week of EFL Cup action, with some UEFA Champions League clashes thrown in for good measure, the Premier League returns with ten matches for us to enjoy.
Manchester City and Manchester United look to continue their 100 per cent start to the 2016/17 campaign.
The Red Devils travel to Hull City, who have started their season brilliantly since promotion to the top flight, while Pep Guardiola and his side entertain West Ham United at the Etihad.
Elsewhere, there's a mouth-watering clash on Saturday lunch-time as Liverpool travel to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hotspur, while Chelsea face Burnley, fresh from their victory over Jurgen Klopp and his Reds.
Thankfully for you, we have everything you need to know before the weekend.
From form guides and injury lists, to favourable fixtures and things to consider, here is all you need to be aware of in a bid to get more points than your pals this weekend...
Fixtures (Saturday 3pm unless stated)
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool (12.30pm)
Chelsea v Burnley
Crystal Palace v Bournemouth
Everton v Stoke City
Leicester City v Swansea City
Southampton v Sunderland
Watford v Arsenal
Hull City v Manchester United (5.30pm)
West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough (Sunday 1.30pm)
Manchester City v West Ham United (Sunday 4pm)
Easy ways to score points this week
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored four goals in three games for Manchester United and the Swede will be confident of ending Hull City's promising start, which has seen the Tigers begin the 2016/17 Premier League campaign unbeaten alongside the Red Devils.
- It's a tale of two struggling sides at Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace welcoming joint-bottom side AFC Bournemouth. It'll be a tight, cagey affair - and maybe settled by one goal. Back new Eagles signing Christian Benteke to get it.
- Their goal difference is already seriously impressive, so expect Manchester City to impress on Sunday as they face a West Ham United outfit tired from their Europa League exertions on Thursday evening. Sergio Aguero has been in amongst the goals already - and he'll be a contender for the golden boot.
Jose Mourinho
Favourable fixtures
- Antonio Conte has been bailed out by some late goals thus far, but you imagine Burnley will struggle to match the cutting edge they displayed at Turf Moor last weekend as they beat Liverpool, so the safe money lies with Chelsea.
- A trip to Tottenham Hotspur is daunting for Jurgen Klopp and his Reds, but the German manager knows he can get a result there after a 0-0 draw last season. Liverpool are inconsistent - but capable of the sublime on their day - and they have back-to-back home fixtures following Saturday lunch-time's clash.
- Vicarage Road has been a happy hunting for Arsenal in recent years - and, with Watford yet to chalk up a victory in the league, you'd expect Arsene Wenger to be quietly confident as he heads across London to Hertfordshire.
Who to avoid?
Just because he notched up two goals against Burton Albion in midweek, don't expect Daniel Sturridge to start for Liverpool.
The striker was deployed out wide during their humiliating defeat to Burnley, and Klopp has a penchant for using a hard-working and dependable false nine like Roberto Firmino in big games.
Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring England's second goal during UEFA Euro 2016 Group B match against Wales in Lens.
Bag yourself a bargain
He doesn't always start, but Christian Stuani represents a fantastic budget option for Fantasy Football players this week.
He bagged two goals last week, in Middlesbrough's victory over Sunderland in the Tees-Wear derby, and West Bromwich Albion will be wary of his quality.
Injuries, doubts and suspensions
Arsenal
Out: Mertesacker, Ramsey, Jenkinson, Welbeck, Wilshere, Gabriel, Gnabry, Iwobi
Doubts: Giroud
Bournemouth
Out: Mings
Doubts: Cargill
Baily Cargill in action for AFC Bournemouth
Burnley
Doubts: Barnes
Chelsea
Out: Zouma
Crystal Palace
Out: Sako, Campbell, Williams
Doubts: Delaney
Everton
Out: Coleman, Besic, Browning, Pennington
Everton's Matthew Pennington on his first team debut against Barnsley
Hull
Out: Bruce, Dawson, McGregor, Odubajo, Maguire
Doubts: Luer, Tymon
Leicester
Out: Schlupp
Doubts: Mendy
Liverpool
Out: Karius, Ilori, Ojo
Doubts: Sakho, Lucas, Milner, Gomez, Origi
Man City
Out: Gundogan, Kompany, Sane, Sagna
Doubts: Toure, Iheanacho
Jose Mourinho
Man United
Out: Borthwick-Jackson
Middlesbrough
Out: Leadbitter, Husband, de Roon
Doubts: Friend, Valdes
Southampton
Out: Bertrand
Doubts: Gardos, Romeu
Stoke
Out: Affelay, Ireland
Doubts: Butland, Johnson
Sunderland
Out: Cattermole, Jones, Kirchhofff, Larsson, Kone
Doubts: Borini, O'Shea, Mannone
Swansea
None
Tottenham
Out: Bentaleb, Lloris, Dembele
Doubts: Son, Wimmer
Jan Vertonghen of Spurs blocks Marvin Sordell of Burnley
Watford
Out: Djedje, Watson
Doubts: Success
West Brom
Doubts: Brunt, Evans
West Ham
Out: Creswell, Ayew, Lanzini, Sakho, Carroll
Doubts: Feghouli, Payet | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/premier-league-fantasy-football-tips-11798067 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/267ea87bba2a87c28c6310556768a02495eb22b185a835a37026b94578b3ac78.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-29T02:47:41 | null | 2016-08-28T15:11:11 | Police say internet-based sex work is now a huge part of the UK's sex industry | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fenforcement-alone-proved-inadequate-solution-11811052.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8779514.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS52799269.jpg | en | null | 'Enforcement alone has proved to be an inadequate solution' - huge drop in arrests of prostitutes using the streets to find clients | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Just three people were arrested for walking the streets as prostitutes in the whole of the West Midlands last year.
The number is incredibly small compared to the 127 arrests for soliciting for sex in the region just five years earlier.
Police say this is due to sex workers no longer being dealt with as offenders as “enforcement alone has proved to be an inadequate solution” to the problems faced by those in the sex industry.
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to West Midlands Police showed just one male and two females were arrested for soliciting in 2015 compared to 127 - 75 male, 51 female and once recorded as unknown - in 2010.
There has been a steady decline in the number of arrests each year over the past five year: 28 in 2011, 21 in 2012, 16 in 2013, four in 2014 and finally three in 2015.
Of the 199 people arrested over that period, the FoI data showed that 117 were male, 80 female and two recorded as unknown gender.
The majority were white European (119) with the second most regular ethnicity being Asian (48).
There was also a broad range of ages in those arrested, including: 17 aged 0-20, 77 aged 21-30, 67 aged 31-40, 26 aged 41-50, 10 aged 51-60, and two aged 61+.
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Superintendent Nick Walton, from West Midlands Police’s public protection unit, said: “Sex workers are an extremely vulnerable group of people.
“Historically they have been dealt with as offenders but over time our approach to that has changed.
“The people we encounter tell us that their work is not a lifestyle choice. They have been driven into this industry through factors that include poverty, drug addiction, alcoholism, domestic violence and other complex issues.
“Enforcement alone has proved to be an inadequate solution to on street sex working and the issue can only be tackled in partnership with other key agencies, organisations, individuals and local communities.
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“We work alongside our partners to put in place measures to support people and to help them turn their lives away from street prostitution.
“The national picture tells us that the sex industry is constantly changing and the development of the internet, social media and digital technologies has changed the working practices of many sex workers, taking the problem away from the streets.
“Internet-based sex work now constitutes a large sector of the UK sex industry.
“The work we do to help safeguard on street sex workers and the changing face of the industry has led to a reduction in the number of street sex workers being put through the judicial system.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/enforcement-alone-proved-inadequate-solution-11811052 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/af7476cf4388aab553e82efdd0a99406949d258e49cc7de28e634e397f1b3353.json |
[
"Katrina Chilver"
] | 2016-08-29T02:48:22 | null | 2016-08-28T13:57:03 | Councillor: 'We need to be building on green belt as the absolute last resort' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fplans-affordable-homes-built-green-11803242.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10533337.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS61138070.jpg | en | null | Plans for affordable homes to be built on green belt land approved | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Developers have been granted permission to build affordable housing on green belt land on the outskirts of Coventry.
Plans for almost 50 homes to be built in Burbages Lane, Ash Green, were given outline approval by Nuneaton councillors on Tuesday evening, although many were reluctant to throw support behind a proposal which will cause the loss of some of the borough’s green belt.
Coun Keith Kondakor (Green, Weddington) said: “I have got a large number of issues with developing on green belt. We need to be building on green belt as the absolute last resort.”
But the council say it does not have a five-year supply of housing land available to meet the expected housing need and is therefore looking for developments that will help meet that.
This proposal is to build 47 properties, however at this time, only access to the site was considered as layout, scale, appearance and landscaping were specified as reserved matters.
Planning officers wrote in their recommendation for approval that the need for land ‘carries significant weight in favour of the application’ and that the development ‘would make a positive contribution towards meeting the identified housing need in the borough.’
A quarter of the properties built would be reserved as affordable homes with half available to rent and half available to buy.
Coun Tony Lloyd said: “I have sat on here for a long time and been on the council a while and we have always thought that there has to be special reasons for green belt land to be used.
“We keep using this ‘we do not have enough houses to get ourselves through five years’ excuse but that does not give a special reason why we should build on green belt land.
“I will stand by policies until we have changed them.”
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Planning officers have explained that one of the areas of green belt land which would be used for this development is seen as ‘incidental to the green belt rather than providing a positive gain to it’ and the other has been used as garden land and left to become overgrown.
Jacqui Padbury, planning officer, said: “We wouldn’t have recommended approval on green belt if we hadn’t thought about this.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/plans-affordable-homes-built-green-11803242 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/df6df0a9d4366d9d805c17e0c45edb936cff9d00179c72f8bcc9b2578c8eb0f3.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:23 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Celebrate the August Bank Holiday in style with this terrific deal | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Frevealed-how-buy-prosecco-cheaper-11798952.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11206485.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/1177659781.jpg | en | null | Revealed: How to buy prosecco cheaper than a pint in Coventry this weekend | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | With the August Bank Holiday weekend arriving across Coventry and Warwickshire, it's safe to assume thousands of local residents will be heading to the booze aisles.
Supermarkets across the city and throughout the surrounding area will be packed to the brim with residents stacking up on goodies and treats ahead of the three-day break.
And two of the area's most popular supermarket giants, Sainsbury's and Tesco, have gone head-to-head in a price war.
Customers can take advantage of a multitude of deals from the two companies, with up to 25 per cent off champagne, prosecco and wines.
Until Saturday, August 27, customers can bag six or more bottles of fizz in with 25 per cent off at Sainsbury's, while Tesco are extending their offer until Monday, August 29.
Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Sainsbury's
Both discounts are stackable - meaning you can get 25 per cent off ON TOP of current promotions.
At the two supermarket giants, a multitude of alcoholic offerings are currently discounted.
A bottle of Maschio Prosecco Doc Brut is currently reduced at Sainsbury's to just £6.75 (usually £9).
But, if you buy six, you'll pay just under £5.10 a bottle - an eye-watering saving of around £23.
The best-selling Clearsprings Sauvignon Blanc 75cl has been reduced to £5.50 from £6.50, but if you buy six, you'll pay just £25 instead of £39.
At Tesco, meanwhile, the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Non Vintage Champagne 75Cl has been reduced to £27 from £35.
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Again, though, if you buy six you'll pay £121.50 - a jaw-dropping saving of £88.50.
Six bottles of Plaza Centro Prosecco 75Cl cost £4.85 each this weekend, down from the standard price of £6.50, while six bottles of Andre Carpentier Champagne Non Vintage 75Cl can be bought for £7.50 each instead of £9.95.
As ever, the deals are subject to demand - and we can't promise your local Coventry or Warwickshire store will have them on display.
However, you can learn your local store's opening times this weekend off by heart by clicking here.
Make sure you're up bright and early, ready to race in and grab a bottle first thing in the morning.
Have a good weekend! | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/revealed-how-buy-prosecco-cheaper-11798952 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/20082e739fda224ec9d0baa8cf895ef917d88541aeb0f33929a69da67cd95c39.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:21 | null | 2016-08-25T12:50:44 | We take a look at all of the questions you may have about the transfer window and what will happen when it closes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Ftransfer-deadline-day-2016-everything-11789038.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11714922.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS96452927.jpg | en | null | When is transfer deadline day 2016? Everything you need to know ahead of Coventry City's transfer window closing | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | The deadline day of summer 2016 is looming, and clubs are in a final frantic push to secure the players they think they need for the season.
The trend of spending big in the higher echelons of English football has continued, with Manchester United setting the record for the highest ever transfer deal after spending £89m on Paul Pogba.
Business in League One is somewhat more reserved and the highest fee spent by a club in the third tier was £800,000 by Charlton Athletic for striker Nicky Ajose.
After failing to record a win in the League so far this campaign, the Sky Blues surely need reinforcements to an already injury-hit squad, and they will have to move fast.
Tony Mowbray
When does the transfer market close?
the 2016 Summer transfer window shuts on Wednesday 31st August at 11pm.
When does the loan window shut?
Unlike years gone by there will be no prolonged period for emergency loan deals.
Any loan signings must be completed by the end of the transfer window on August 31.
What can we expect from the Sky Blues between now and deadline day?
Coventry City have tried to bolster the defence with Jordan Turnbull and strengthen the attacking options through Dan Agyei and Kyel Reid.
However the departure of midfield duo Romain Vincelot and John Fleck to League one rivals, the return of Adam Armstrong to Newcastle, and the already growing injury list, has left the squad looking thin in some areas.
@officialbantams Romain Vincelot signs for Bradford City
We expect to see Mowbray enter the market before the window closes to secure the services of at least another midfielder and defender.
According to reports in the North East, Adam Armstrong could be loaned out again this season, and Sky Blues fans would definitely not turn down the prospect of a sensational return to the Ricoh.
The EFL have scrapped the emergency loan deal which means City will have to conduct all of their business by the deadline, as they will not be able to add to their squad after the window shuts.
Last season, Joe Cole was registered on a 35-day emergency loan in October 2015 from Aston Villa, and fans favourite Ben Turner returned to Coventry in November from Cardiff City.
Coventry City's Joe Cole arrives at the ground.
How can I follow deadline day?
We will be running a live blog all day here at the Coventry Telegraph to ensure you won’t miss a transfer or loan deal right up to the wire. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/transfer-deadline-day-2016-everything-11789038 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/b6a689354a2046983feb4df8bfc380db1f06872880d36c0d9320c8b2dd209787.json |
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The award-winning street food venture Digbeth Dining Club returns to Coventry this weekend - for the final time this summer.
After holding successful events in May, June and July, the best outdoor dining experience in the Midlands heads back to Coventry Cathedral for one final bash.
Digbeth Dining Club, which began life in Birmingham, has proved popular with food lovers of all ages across the city since its eagerly anticipated and ground-breaking debut at the city's iconic cathedral ruins.
Organisers have confirmed they will be back in Coventry on Sunday, August 28, giving you the perfect chance to round off your summer in style.
The event, which runs from 11am until 6pm, will see the best of the Midlands' street food purveyors showcased.
But which traders can you expect when the street food venture returns to our city?
We had a look at the poster and found out...
Victoria Creperie
Hailing from Stourbridge, the creperie is a family run business with over 50 years of experience and knowledge in catering.
If you've got a sweet tooth, allow them to tantalise your tastebuds.
Chevaux 65
A Stafford-based mobile vintage bar, situated in a beautifully restored 1965 Citroen HY Horsebox.
Expect Pimms, gin and lashings of refreshing drink.
People enjoying the sunshine and food at The Digbeth Dining Club in Coventry Cathedral.
Street Souvlaki
Greek Cypriot style skewered, grilled meat that should go down a treat with everyone.
If you're into your Middle Eastern flavours, which will tease you before you consume them with their rich aromas, then this is the one for you.
Cafe Horchata
Originally based in the North West and hitting up some of the best street food events in Manchester and Liverpool, Cafe Horchata is now a staple of Digbeth Dining Club.
They serve up delicious Mexican street food from the back of their converted French 1969 Renault Estafette van and specialise in proper Mexican tacos and tortas.
Digbeth Dining Club comes to Coventry Cathedral. Left to right Jeff Wilson and son Rob Wilson of Big Daddies.
Shake That Ting
A brand new "one of a kind" Carribbean themed mobile trailer serving fruity smoothies, naughty milkshakes and amazing ice cream.
What's not to love?
Digbeth Dining Club comes to Coventry Cathedral.
Big Daddies
Simply the "finest hot dogs" in the Midlands, say Digbeth Dining Club.
Artisan, hand linked dogs made in a variety of ways with the finest ingredients served in freshly made buns.
Comes with a variety of toppings such as chilli con carne, fresh made guacamole and soy sauce infused onions to name a few.
The Turbo Pete hot dog from Big Daddies Diner at Digbeth Dining Club
Canoodle
An ever-changing menu from the Asian cuisine specialists offers everything from shaking beef, braised pig cheek in coconut and lime, tamarind prawns, or their highly acclaimed salt and pepper squid.
All foods are beautifully presented on eco-friendly palm leaf plates.
Canoodle
Handmade Pizza Company
If you love all things dough-y, then Handmade Pizza Company is definitely up your street.
With wood-fired ovens, delectable cheese and fantastic toppings, they'll make your day.
Pizza slicing
Manila Munchies
A street food vendor serving up Filipino cuisine of all types with the added experience of appearing at a variety of food events across the Midlands.
People enjoying the sunshine and food at The Digbeth Dining Club in Coventry Cathedral.
Angus and Mitchell
The winner of the Public Choice Award at the British Street Food Awards last year, Angus and Mitchell have been busy setting food lovers' tongues wagging across the country.
People enjoying the sunshine and food at The Digbeth Dining Club in Coventry Cathedral.
Boo-Fes Italian
Italian food done the right way - with fantastic, fresh ingredients, heart and soulful cooking expertise, and wonderful service with a smile. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/coventry-cathedral-dining-club-what-11798971 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/a3f734ca1b6506432852de8a5c7d0d7fba79ea0bdab3b87b0fa4e7ef430d6190.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-28T04:48:24 | null | 2016-08-27T18:20:16 | All you need to know as the Sky Blues are held at the Ricoh Arena by the Cobblers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-1-northampton-town-11809636.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809423.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98086161.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 1 Northampton Town 1: Game in 60 seconds | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Facts
Marcus Tudgay rescued a point for the Sky Blues against Northampton Town on Saturday afternoon.
Coventry City welcomed their former landlords to the Ricoh Arena, but the visitors took the lead in the first-half when Harry Beautyman bundled home a cross.
The hosts upped the ante in the second-half, with substitute Jodi Jones sparking the game into life.
Jones' introduction changed the game, with the Sky Blues looking the more likely to score in the dying moments after Tudgay had nodded home from a Jones cross.
Match action
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The teams
Coventry City (3-4-3)
Reice Charles-Cook; Jordan Willis, Jordan Turnbull, Cian Harries (Gael Bigirimana); Dion Kelly-Evans, Chris McCann, Vladimir Gadzhev, Lewis Page; Marvin Sordell (67mins, Kyel Reid), Daniel Agyei (57mins, Jodi Jones), Marcus Tudgay.
Substitutes not used: Lee Burge, Ryan Haynes, Sam Ricketts, Ruben Lameiras.
Northampton Town (4-3-3)
Adam Smith; Brendan Moloney (75mins, Aaron Phillips), Zander Diamond, Gabriel Zakuani, David Buchanan; John-Joe O’Toole (59mins,Lawson D’Ath), Jak McCourt, Matthew Taylor; Harry Beautyman (67 mins, JJ Hooper), Alex Revell, Kanji Gorre.
Substitutes not used: David Cornell, Marc Richards, Emmanuel Sonupe, Lewin Nyatanga.
Beautyman of Northampton Town scores his sides first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Coventry City and Northampton Town at Ricoh Arena
Bigger picture
The Sky Blues are still on the hunt for their first victory of the 2016/17 League One campaign.
The draw with the Cobblers means the away side has stretched their unbeaten streak to a jaw-dropping 29 games.
City will be back in action against West Ham United in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night, before travelling to Highbury to face Fleetwood Town next Saturday.
Marcus Tudgay equalises
Man of the match
Jodi Jones, who was almost on a one-man mission to get the Sky Blues all three points after he was brought on by manager Tony Mowbray in the second half.
Game in a tweet | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-1-northampton-town-11809636 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/0e3480e5186d1972945cdf218d39e9da8c8d3cbbf7efadf4376d822bd6a92e2b.json |
[
"Katrina Chilver"
] | 2016-08-30T22:52:15 | null | 2016-08-30T13:06:20 | Senior lecturer at Coventry University said expected cuts to the NHS would see the hospital under threat | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fnhs-hits-back-claims-nuneatons-11817894.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11138854.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/BP2981143.jpg | en | null | NHS hits back at claims that Nuneaton's hospital could close | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Claims that Nuneaton’s hospital could close have been rejected by the NHS.
A senior lecturer at Coventry University said expected cuts to the NHS could result in the closure of George Eliot Hospital.
But the claim has been firmly denied both by NHS England and the group which is anticipated to decide on any health cuts in Warwickshire.
It has been revealed that NHS services across England could be facing huge cuts to combat a shortage of £22billion of funding, and 44 geographic areas across the country have been tasked with submitting ‘sustainablity and transformation’ plans (STP) detailing cost cuts.
If these plans are put into place, savings will be made across Coventry and Warwickshire, and John Lister, associate senior lecturer in health policy at Coventry University, has speculated that the Nuneaton hospital would be greatly affected, and possibly closed.
He told the Telegraph: “We are all in the dark about the STPs because they are all being developed in secret, but we do know that all of them have to find ways of eliminating local deficits.
“If you are going to look around Warwickshire for the most vulnerable then that’s the George Eliot. It wouldn’t be out of line with the rest of the country.
“Unpopular decisions are being made across the country as desperate managers look to square a circle.”
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Prof Lister has said that if services at the George Eliot were to be cut, hospital users in Coventry would also feel the effects.
He added: “It wouldn’t just affect people in Nuneaton, there’s also the fact that the receiving hospital ends up under massive pressure.
“All we are doing is shifting a problem to another area, we have already got a huge amount of pressure.”
The man at the helm of the STP board in Coventry and Warwickshire, Andy Hardy, has said no changes will be made without talking to service users first.
The STP board is made up of all of the local NHS and social care organisations
He said: “I can confirm that no changes to the services people currently receive will be made without local engagement and, where required, consultation.
“We are looking at how we can improve services in three main areas: in hospital, out of hospital and specialist mental health services.
“The first area we are looking at is how to better keep you well and prevent ill health and there will be a series of conversations taking place across Coventry and Warwickshire getting public views on this from September.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/nhs-hits-back-claims-nuneatons-11817894 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e644913eb0e99b3104394bf3560bafc837913311626f192059bf15f28759f2c9.json |
[
"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:31 | null | 2016-08-25T17:58:15 | Moseley director of rugby also believes his newly-constructed team will face tough promotion competition this season from National One big spenders | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fcarmarthen-stiffer-test-neath-birmingham-11801542.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11801574.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Maggs-and-Deacon.jpg | en | null | 'Carmarthen will be a stiffer test than Neath' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Birmingham Moseley’s pre-season got off to a very encouraging start with last Saturday’s 31-14 win over visitors Neath, but director of rugby Kevin Maggs is expecting this weekend’s trip to Carmarthen Quins to present his team with more of an examination.
Although Moseley’s hosts only finished one place above their Principality Premiership rivals last term, Maggs expects their strengthened squad, which includes former Billesley favourite Nathan Williams, to fare much better a year on.
“Carmarthen will be a much stiffer test than Neath,” he says, “as they’re spending a lot more money. This week’s match should lead us nicely into the first league game at Fylde, after which it’s full-on until Christmas, so there’s plenty of work to do.”
Dan Bellenger Photography Mark Harrison scoots away from Neath's cover to score for Birmingham Moseley
Maggs was pleased with his team’s four-try win over Neath in windy conditions, and in particular with his front row who claimed three scrums against the head.
“We used 30 players last week and although it’s early days and there’s plenty to work on and tweak there were lots of positives to take from it,” he says.
“Some of the new guys really stood out; the front-rowers all scrummaged well and considering we’re still getting everyone settled into how we play and what we’re about and haven’t done that much work on it the scrum was good.”
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Watch Louis Deacon preview Moseley's National One season
Around two-thirds of Maggs’ squad are newcomers, and he is still considering further loan additions to boost numbers and quality ahead of what he is expecting to be a very competitive National One campaign.
“There might be one or two loan players to come,” he says, “as we’re still in negotiations with a couple of clubs, but we’ve got plenty to pick from if we can keep everyone fit.
Dan Bellenger photgraphy Moseley's front row square up to their Neath counterparts
“If we keep the whole squad up to speed with what we’re looking for, it’s then about who puts their hands up for selection.
We’ll see how the players respond to what we’re asking them to do and see how far their skills-levels can take them.
“The league will be tough and it will be hard to be near the top. Everyone might consider us to be favourites but based on what some of the teams are spending we shouldn’t be, so it will be about what this group of players achieve.
“Everyone is going to want to take our scalp and we are looking forward to the derby with Coventry. They’ve invested heavily and have recruited plenty of new faces so that one will be interesting.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/carmarthen-stiffer-test-neath-birmingham-11801542 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/fb6a1116af5eff63aa6b2a35f9ee6d5699f6ccf24b61076b8fc3c8b3495c648f.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:34 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Expansion will create jobs for more than 50 drivers in the area | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fdeliveroo-expands-warwick-after-success-11798610.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11277753.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/2016_Deliveroo_7102.jpg | en | null | Deliveroo expands to Warwick after success in Leamington | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Deliveroo, the on-demand delivery service for high-quality restaurant meals, has announced its expansion to Warwick following a hugely successful launch in Leamington Spa.
Deliveroo has seen its hyper-local approach to food delivery service thrive in areas with high population density and quality restaurants, making Warwick an ideal new zone for the service.
The launch means the hungry residents of Warwick can now get food from their most loved local restaurants restaurants - including PizzaExpress, The Pickled Crab, and Lobster Cafe.
Residents can have food delivered to their door in 30 minutes for an £2.50 extra delivery fee.
This expansion will create jobs for more than 50 drivers in the area over the next year, and will bring significant increased revenues to partner restaurants.
Since its launch in nearby Leamington, many partner restaurants in the Warwickshire town have reported an increase of up to 15 per cent in revenues.
Deliveroo launched three years ago, and is focused on providing the ultimate food delivery experience.
Customers are able to order meals from a variety of leading local, independent and high-quality chain restaurants, conveniently delivered to their homes and offices in an average of 32 minutes.
Restaurants can take advantage of Deliveroo’s proprietary end-to-end technology and logistics platform to offer delivery for the first time without the hassle of running their own fleet of drivers.
Jeremy Rawlinson, General Manager of Deliveroo, said: “We’ve seen a big appetite for Deliveroo in Leamington Spa so far – we’re excited to be working with even more great restaurants in the area, and to be serving the hungry people of Warwick.
"Busy consumers will now be able to enjoy high-quality meals at home or in the office, delivered consistently and quickly, whether it’s burgers, ramen, or pasta."
Take a tour of Wagamama, one of the restaurants in Coventry signed up to Deliveroo
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Rawlinson continues: “Expanding our operation in Leamington Spa is a natural next step in our mission to offer the highest quality food delivery service in the UK.
"In the 34 towns and cities we currently operate in, we have an enthusiastic base of repeat customers, and we’re looking forward to meeting new food lovers in Warwick.”
To order, all you need to do is type their postcode into Deliveroo’s website, iPhone app, or Android app. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/deliveroo-expands-warwick-after-success-11798610 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/f0a0a81c95c962541f0295c55b2657b85212b00176e97102c7cde409c4838722.json |
[
"Jasbir Authi"
] | 2016-08-30T22:47:50 | null | 2016-08-30T10:32:08 | Aircraft had to circle airport to burn off fuel before attempting the landing | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fwatch-plane-makes-emergency-landing-11817177.json | http://i2.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article11815589.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/bhr_bpo_290816flybe.jpg | en | null | Watch: Plane makes emergency landing at Birmingham Airport after passengers alert crew to burst tyre | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Watch as emergency vehicles race to a plane carrying 76 passengers diverted to Birmingham Airport after it suffered a burst tyre after take-off.
Passengers alerted cabin crew of the tyre on the Flybe DHC8 flight 1274 from Amsterdam to Manchester.
Passenger Suhail Ahmed-Qadri, from Manchester, took a picture of the shredded tyre and posted on his Facebook page: “Currently Circling Over Birmingham As Our Aircraft Has Had A Burst Tyre On Take off From Amsterdam And Have Been Diverted To Birmingham Airport To Make An Emergency Landing!! Duas Plz...”
Mr Ahmed-Qadri later told the BBC that he and his fellow passengers felt “a big shudder” shortly after the plane took off.
He said: “We looked out of the window and could see the tyre of the plane had burst.
“It hadn’t gone back up into the undercarriage. We called over one of the cabin crew who couldn’t believe it. She informed the captain who made an announcement.
“We had to circle Birmingham Airport for about an hour to burn fuel before we could land,” he added.
@airlivenet Flybe plane surrounded by emergency services after blown tyre at Birmingham Airport
The airport was closed for around 30 minutes from 3.25pm as the aircraft came in to land. A video shows the moment the plane cautiously taxing on to the runway where flanked by waiting emergency vehicles.
LIVE: Birmingham inbds holding due emergency diversion of FlyBe DHC8 #BE1274 G-JECR AMS-MAN. Fire Svcs in attendance pic.twitter.com/DcCqi3e7Yz — Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) August 29, 2016
A Flybe spokesman confirmed the flight was diverted to Birmingham Airport following the report of a problem with one of the main wheels after take-off from Amsterdam.
He said: “The aircraft landed safely without incident and, as is normal in such circumstances, the airport put its emergency vehicles on standby.
“All 76 passengers disembarked as normal, were bussed to the terminal, from where they will be taken by coach to Manchester to complete their journey.
“Flybe apologises to passengers for any inconvenience experienced, but the safety of its passengers and crew is the airline’s number one priority at all times.”
No-one was injured but flights were delayed on the ground and in the air while safety checks were carried out. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/watch-plane-makes-emergency-landing-11817177 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/cfa5811042dde70348352b466254ef0201befc1feb2050f5b1cb167502a17958.json |
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"Daniel Smith"
] | 2016-08-29T02:50:36 | null | 2016-08-28T12:02:46 | Sky Blues earn a point at the Ricoh Arena after going behind to the Cobblers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fwatch-match-highlights-coventry-city-11811219.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809423.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98086161.jpg | en | null | Watch match highlights as Coventry City are held at home by Northampton Town | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Marcus Tudgay rescued a point for the Sky Blues against Northampton Town.
Coventry City welcomed their former landlords to the Ricoh Arena but the visitors took the lead when Harry Beautyman bundled home a cross.
The hosts upped the ante in the second-half, with substitute Jodi Jones sparking the game into life.
Jones' introduction changed the game, with the Sky Blues looking the more likely to score in the dying moments after Tudgay had nodded home from a Jones cross. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/watch-match-highlights-coventry-city-11811219 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/4f510e67f220baf908ff5671a29a55e63d4c871730cfe0d7d8e416ca7bf4d2de.json |
[
"Paul Smith"
] | 2016-08-31T00:48:15 | null | 2016-08-30T18:42:22 | Our second rugby podcast features Wasps scrum half Joe Simpson as our special guest, while rugby writer Paul Smith offers an assessment of last week's win at Bristol and previews the Premiership opener against Exeter. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fweve-been-flogged-pre-season-11820942.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11809886.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Simpson-v-Bristol.jpg | en | null | 'We've been flogged in pre-season and the boys are now looking pretty sharp' | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Our second rugby podcast features Wasps scrum half Joe Simpson as our special guest. He brings us up to date on his experiences with Team GB rugby sevens as well as looking ahead to the season.
Simpson is also one of only four survivors from Danny Cipriani's previous spell at Wasps, and he gives his views on how the 28-year-old fly half differs from the player that left the club in 2008.
In addition, rugby writer Paul Smith offers an assessment of last week's win at Bristol and previews this Sunday's Premiership opener against Exeter during which he predicts the black-and-gold's likely starting line-up.
In the light of England's No.1 official Wayne Barnes having controlled last week's Bristol vs Wasps clash, Paul also provides a more detailed explanation of why he considers Dai Young's club did not get a fair deal in the referee appointment process last season. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/weve-been-flogged-pre-season-11820942 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/11c18586b28458788dbc5200c96f2cd57118b00a19debfe5cf2ff2fdb442e1d8.json |
[
"Antonia Bannister"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:23 | null | 2016-08-25T11:34:17 | Residents were concerned the improvement works would disrupt access to local schools | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fsevern-trent-u-turn-over-11784059.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8592648.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PM339530.png | en | null | Severn Trent U-turn over planned road closures in Coleshill | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Water bills in Coventry and Warwickshire are among the lowest in the country
Water bills in Coventry and Warwickshire are among the lowest in the country.
People power has forced Severn Trent to make a temporary U-turn on plans to close a main road into Coleshill.
Bosses at the Coventry-based water company and contractors Amey had informed residents earlier this month that Coventry Road would be closed for eight weeks from the end of the month.
The work will now take place next summer.
The closure was part of wider plans from the company to invest £680,000 into installing brand new water pipes in the town.
Residents were concerned that the closure of the road from Stonebridge Road to Packington Lane would affect access to the town and to local schools, such as Coleshill Comprehensive School in Coventry Road and Woodlands Special Needs School.
A letter dated August 4 was sent to Coleshill residents detailing where road and lane closures would take place and how long each closure would be in place for.
More than 20 locations have been earmarked for water main renewals after the company said it noticed an increase in the number of leaks reported.
The letter states: “We’re constantly checking the condition of our pipes and our investigations are showing us an increasing frequency of bursts in Coleshill.”
According to the letter, work was also taking place to “upsize the main water feed into Coleshill, to ensure the resilience of our water mains.”
The entire improvement scheme was scheduled to finish in April 2017.
Residents were offered the chance to air their views about the improvement works at a public exhibition at Coleshill Town Hall on August 11.
Severn Trent have now decided that work to replace the weak pipes in Coventry Road, which was due to start at the end of this month, will take place next summer.
A spokesman for the water company said: “We’ve listened to our customers and stakeholders in the Coleshill area and recognise that there is a better time for the water main replacement work on the Coventry Road/A446 to take place.
“This work still needs to be carried out, but we’re going to wait until summer 2017, when the roads are usually quieter and schools in the area will be closed.
“This should help reduce the disruption that this important work may cause.”
All other planned works will continue as scheduled. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/severn-trent-u-turn-over-11784059 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/11716cd45b8dc2ab4a8905a03e88e12b646f0c232f6b95a8e9df797eb86c2af7.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:10 | null | 2016-08-26T15:42:27 | Catch up with all the week's biggest talking points after a busy few days | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ffive-things-you-might-missed-11804935.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10133114.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PM346440.jpg | en | null | Five things you might have missed in Coventry this week | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Bedworth’s famous sporting son Nick Skelton made history, winning the first gold in British history in individual showjumping at the Rio Olympics.
Skelton, who now lives in Alcester, won gold on Big Star, his London 2012 team gold medal-winning ride, in the individual showjumping.
Click here for the full story. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/five-things-you-might-missed-11804935 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/fc1da35098e80a4312e5b067fff902b0bd029cab30d1e027ac06dacbde727323.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:00 | null | 2016-08-25T12:45:12 | Use our tool and have your say on the side Tony Mowbray should pick against the Cobblers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-vs-northampton-town-11798042.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11785544.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97039693.jpg | en | null | Coventry City vs Northampton Town: Pick your Sky Blues team for League One encounter | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City are looking to pick up their first league victory of the season when they host Northampton Town on Saturday.
Tony Mowbray's side have recorded two draws and two defeats, and will be desperate to secure their first win against their former landlords.
The Sky Blues have registered only a single goal during their opening four League One fixtures, and Daniel Agyei will be hoping to add to his tally.
Injuries have plagued the squad, and Andy Rose is the latest addition to the list of long-term absentees including Jodi Jones, Marvin Sordell, Kwame Thomas and Chris Stokes.
Mowbray does have the option to re-call Jordan Turnbull on Saturday, to a defence that leaked six goals in East Anglia on Tuesday night.
And Ruben Lameiras may have staked a claim for a starting berth after grabbing a consolation goal and impressing from the bench in midweek.
Which team would you pick for the match? Use the selector below to choose your starting line-up. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-vs-northampton-town-11798042 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/dd11719abc1ee7c875fea56073848c2dd3a8699c0303aa4afbc2b2f2a95bbb62.json |
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"Alan Poole-Cov"
] | 2016-08-31T10:48:19 | null | 2016-08-30T22:09:04 | Alan Poole's on-the-whistle match report as City beat young Irons at the Ricoh Arena | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Fcoventry-city-4-west-ham-11821389.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11821334.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98298262.jpg | en | null | Coventry City 4 West Ham United 2: Match report as Sky Blues beat youthful Hammers in EFL Trophy | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry City made the most of an unwanted Checkatrade chore with a morale-boosting flurry of goals, two of them from centre-half Jordan Turnbull.
And although there was a late bite in the rump as Dion Kelly-Evans picked up a second booking the repercussions aren’t too serious – the suspension will only come into force for the next group game and, in any event, there was a ready-made replacement sitting in the stands.
The 2,091 attendance was the lowest ever Ricoh gate for a first-team fixture, ‘beating’ the 4,976 who turned out earlier this month for the League Cup win against Portsmouth although it didn’t descend to the depths of the 1,086 dotted around Highfield Road for a 1985 tie against Millwall in the late, unlamented Full Members Cup.
The official away contingent was 98, although the vast majority of them apparently were relatives of the young Hammers side. And another – presumably non-paying spectator – was 20-year-old Newcastle United right-back Jamie Sterry who is set to complete a loan deal today.
Tony Mowbray made four changes from Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Northampton, one of them enforced because on-loan Lewis Page was ineligible to face his parent club.
Ryan Haynes filled the left-flank role while goalkeeper Lee Burge, Ruben Lameiras and the newly returned Gael Bigirimana were given a chance to show what they might bring to the League One party.
Jack Finch and George Thomas were both on the bench, despite having turned out in the Under-21s’ 1-0 afternoon defeat against Cardiff.
Birigimana was the first to make an impact, his low shot blocked by Spiegel, but the Sky Blues took some time to find their passing rhythm against a Hammers side whose game plan seemed based on Quina’s electric pace down the left.
Sordell suffered an embarrassing air shot when McCann picked him out with a low free-kick but quickly made amends as he collected Haynes’s pass, cut into the box and teed up Lameiras for a fierce shot that was well blocked by Spiegel.
The keeper then parried Agyei’s low shot but it was West Ham, who had barely had a sniff of the home area, who snatched the lead in the 33rd minute with a goal that won’t be well received in the video debriefing session. Skipper Willis initially did well to block Martinez’s shot but then seemed to hesitate, allowing the West Ham striker to pounce on the rebound and fire past the exposed Burge.
City didn’t really have time to look stunned by the setback as they levelled within two minutes. Sordell’s first-time shot from Bigirimana’s corner ricocheted against Harries but the young defender managed to nudge it back for Turnbull to ram home his maiden goal for the Sky Blues.
Ruben Lameiras celebrates his goal making it 2-1
The second half got off to a blistering start as Spiegel dashed out of his goal to block at Agyei’s feet and the Burnley youngster then produced a superb run, pulling four defenders towards him, before pushing the ball wide to Lameiras who calmly slotted it low inside the far post.
There was a brief flurry of handbags when Kelly-Evans caught Neufville with an ugly late challenge and the West Ham youngster – understandably in the circumstances – retaliated with a shove in the chest. Referee Stroud could possibly have shown both the red card but he compromised with a brace of yellows.
Although City were in control by this stage, Mowbray decided to make sure by adding some fresh momentum.
And his reshuffle produced instant dividends as Jones’s free-kick set up fellow sub Tudgay for a first-touch header at the far post and although Spiegel saved well for Willis to convert from near-enough the same spot where he had contributed to the Hammers opener.
Two minutes later another Jones free-kick on the right and anohter City goal as Turnbull ran in unchallenged to head further home.
The mini home choir promptly started to demand The Old Five but the game turned slightly sour in the closing stages as Kelly-Evans received his second booking for a foul on danger-man Browne before Martinez earned the Londoners a consolation with the goal of the game – a superb angled lob that left Burge flat-footed and sailed into the far corner. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/coventry-city-4-west-ham-11821389 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/939c9a1888261d12a5396d3d999fb5b58b1e6085f7c0a54c862a157966a8475f.json |
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"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-29T02:47:31 | null | 2016-08-28T11:44:40 | Cobblers keep run going while Sheffield United finally get their act together | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fleague-one-bolton-perfect-record-11811162.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11811092.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS79590164-Medium.jpg | en | null | League One: Bolton have perfect record ruined and nine other weekend talking points | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Bolton Wanderers see 100 per cent record ruined at the Valley
League leaders Bolton Wanderers were on course to continue their 100 per cent start to the 2016/17 season at the Valley on Saturday afternoon, but a late equaliser from Charlton Athletic ruined their hopes of making it five straight wins.
The Addicks struck in the last minute to equalise, with a 90th-minute pearler from 18-year-old Ademola Lookman earning the hosts a point.
Five points separates these two sides, both relegated from the Championship last season, but there’s a long way to go this season and the Trotters will be disappointed they couldn’t head back to Lancashire with three points after Gary Madine opened the scoring after the interval in London.
29 is the magic number for Northampton Town
Northampton Town stretched their unbeaten run to an eye-watering 29 games with a 1-1 draw against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.
Harry Beautyman bundled in from close range in the first-half to hand the Cobblers a half-time lead, but some wonderful work from Jodi Jones laid on the equaliser for veteran striker Marcus Tudgay.
Northampton Town will be delighted to continue their unbeaten streak, which stretches back to January, but they’ll need to find a way to convert one point into three.
Tony Mowbray, meanwhile, will be pleased with the quality his side displayed against their former landlords.
Young Jones completely changed the game, injecting invention and pace into proceedings, and Mowbray knows work still needs to be done in the transfer market before its closure on Wednesday.
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Is this the turning of the tide for Sheffield United?
The opening stages of the 2016/17 campaign could not have been more disappointing for Sheffield United, but the Blades finally recovered from an underwhelming start to seal three points at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.
Oxford United threatened to give Chris Wilder another nightmare in Sheffield, but the hosts recovered after Kane Hemmings’ opener to seal three points with two second-half goals.
Billy Sharp and James Wilson completed the turnaround, propelling the home side out of the bottom four on goal difference and level on points with the side from the Kassam Stadium.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas brilliance has Gillingham fans purring
It was a day of miraculous comebacks in League One, and the best of the bunch came at the Greenhous Meadow, where Gillingham stormed back from 2-0 down at the break to seal a dramatic win against Shrewsbury Town.
A stoppage-time goal from Max Ehmer sealed the three points and completed the turnaround, after the home side put themselves into the ascendancy at the interval via a first-half Louis Dodds brace.
Gillingham have a fine, fine side this season, though, and the ever-dangerous Jay Emmanuel-Thomas began their revival with a brace of his own.
The former Arsenal starlet headed home from a Bradley Dack cross, before pulling his side level with a goal of the season contender from all of 30 yards.
Coventry City's Marcus Tudgay (left) is challenged by Gillingham's Max Ehmer
Momentous comeback for Bury in a game of two halves
Another comeback of epic proportions took place at the Banks’ Stadium on Saturday, but it was a case of ‘what might have been?’ for Walsall.
The home side struggled in the first-half, shipping three goals to visitors Bury after claiming a half-time 3-0 lead.
The Saddlers were seemingly out of sight at the interval, helping themselves to three goals in the opening 45 minutes, but the Shakers responded magnificently to gain a point.
Kieron Morris, Erhun Oztumer and Simeon Jackson all scored in the opening period, but Bury were back in it with two goals in the first five minutes of the second half.
Leon Barnett gave the visitors hope, before new signing James Vaughan struck soon after.
The Shakers completed the comeback on 66 minutes, with Danny Mayor lashing home an equaliser from 15 yards as the rain poured down in the West Midlands.
Alex Jones makes Port Vale a side to fear at home
Port Vale stretched their unbeaten home run with an impressive 3-1 victory over Scunthorpe United at Vale Park on Saturday.
The Iron had started the 2016/17 campaign very strongly, continuing the momentum they displayed towards the back end of last season under new manager Graham Alexander.
But the visitors from Glanford Park couldn’t impress this weekend, with the Valiants proving too strong as Alex Jones bagged a brace to put the home side out of sight.
His goals built on the opener from Anton Forrester, and came after Scunthorpe had drawn level through Josh Morris.
Things would get worse for the visitors, who remain in the play-off positions, when right-back Jordan Clarke was dismissed for two bookable offences.
Life in League One won’t be plain sailing for MK Dons
They may have been relegated from the Championship, but MK Dons are failing to show the quality their fellow former second tier counterparts - Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic - are currently exhibiting.
Peterborough United were the latest side to take points off the stadium:MK outfit, helping themselves to a win in Buckinghamshire thanks to an early strike from Andy Hughes and a late second from Jon Bostwick.
It’s no wins from three home games for MK Dons, whose two wins have come via narrow 1-0 scorelines away from home, at Shrewsbury Town and Rochdale respectively.
Fleetwood Town finally off the mark in Essex
Fleetwood Town have finally recorded their first victory of the 2016/17 campaign, beating Southend United at Roots Hall 2-0 on Saturday.
Goals from Chris Long and Ashley Hunter handed Uwe Rosler's side a straightforward win, in which the Cod Army were relatively untroubled by the home side.
Next up for Fleetwood, who will be looking to build on this momentum and first victory, is the visit of Coventry City next Saturday afternoon at Highbury.
Bury defender Kelvin Etuhu challenges Billy Clarke
One point is better than none for Bradford City
Bradford City's three-match winning run came to an end - but the Bantams will be pleased they took one point home from Valley Parade.
The home side came into the match having beaten Coventry City last season, but they found themselves behind against Oldham Athletic on Saturday afternoon.
The Latics took the lead in the fifth minute, with Peter Clarke nodding home from close range to give the Greater Manchester outfit hopes of an unlikely victory.
But the home side recovered and would galvanise themselves to grab a point, with Billy Clarke firing home a 57th-minute penalty.
Steve Morison
Chesterfield won’t have many more challenging afternoons at home this season
Chesterfield were unbeaten at home going into their clash with Millwall on Saturday, but they went home empty-handed after Steve Morison bagged a first-half double to set the Lions away.
The side from the New Den took the lead when Shaun Ferguson opened the scoring, and although Sam Hird pulled one back in the second half, it was too late to rescue the Spireites.
Both sides remain in the top half - but the away side have three points on their rivals, with their latest victory thrusting them level with Scunthorpe United and Port Vale in 3rd place. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/league-one-bolton-perfect-record-11811162 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/e6cc8536533755dcb4e0253e2d980769ab80ac62eb6e0db825975e6647a323eb.json |
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"Catherine Lillington"
] | 2016-08-27T22:47:29 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Roadside service is launching a free mindfulness phone line to keep drivers calm while they await rescue | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fthink-happy-thoughts-top-tips-11804608.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11805628.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/car-breakdown.jpg | en | null | top tips for Coventry drivers who stress most in UK when their car breaks down | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Coventry drivers suffer more stress than anyone else in the UK when their cars break down, a poll has revealed.
Some 33,000 cars could break down this bank holiday weekend, according to the AA.
The roadside service is launching a free mindfulness phone line to help members who have broken down stay calm while waiting for help.
We never expect to break down, so when we do it can come as quite a surprise. Meditation expert Emma Mills shares her top tips to help drivers travel lighter through those moments:
Be safe
Drivers and passengers should make sure they are safe before phoning for help. If your car is in a vulnerable place (at the side of a busy road or on the hard shoulder of a motorway) this means getting out of the vehicle by the left-hand passenger door if possible, and moving up the bank or behind the barrier (if there is one) and a short way behind where the vehicle is.
Life happens, and remember you’re not the only one
Cars aren’t always as reliable as we are. Some things you can’t control but you can be comforted in the knowledge that you’re not the only one and it’s completely normal to feel a little stressed.
Acceptance
Breaking down in the car can be most frustrating. Coming to terms with the possibility that you might not get somewhere in exactly the way you planned can help to ease feelings of stress...
Try to accept the situation, stay focused on the solution and pay attention to what happens next and on the journey ahead, whether your car is repairable at the roadside or not.
Breathe
Once you’re safe while waiting for help to arrive, take a few easy, natural breaths in and out. If it feels good and comfortable, you might like to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
As you breathe out, let out a little ‘ahhhh’; like a sigh – ‘ahhhh’... repeat this two to three times.
Feel the calming vibration of your voice pass through your body. You can also place your hand over your tummy button, feel it rise and fall with each breath, bringing attention to the natural ebb and flow of your breathing.
Release the tension
Both the jaw and the shoulders can hold a lot of tension. Try using your hand to gently massage in small, slow circles around your jaw bone - breathe in as you slowly rub your hands upwards, and out as you rub your hands downwards. You can also apply the same technique to your temples, circling for a few moments, as much as feels right for you.
Think happy thoughts
Sometimes when our car breaks down we feel like we are a thousand miles from the reassurance of home. Place a hand over your chest, around about where your heart is, breathe nice and easy... and bring to mind something for you that has a good feeling such as a hug from a loved one or a fond memory.
Remember you’re never too far away and that life will go on once help has arrived and you’re back on the road.
Be in the moment, even on the roadside
It’s common to worry about the past or future when often the ‘now’ might not be as bad as it seems. If we’ve broken down, the present situation, or the ‘now’, might not seem that great at all. Yet, if we want to, we can try to find the silver lining of the present instead.
Notice the tiny details of life, such as the sun shining, wind blowing, grass growing, the traffic coming and going and the life flowering around you.
Tune into your senses
Notice the ground under your feet supporting you, steady and firm. Take in the colours of the scenery, the temperature of the air against your skin or sounds of birds close by.
Use your senses to soak in the moment, noticing all the happenings of life, willing to be open minded about how it seems.
Watch: Appalling driving in West Midlands caught on camera
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Take a step back
The different things we see, hear and smell come and go throughout the day, just like different cars passing by or different weather patterns, here one moment and gone the next.
Sometimes it can help to consider our worrisome thoughts in this way, feeling reassured that just like the passing traffic, they will pass too.
It’s not about getting rid of these thoughts, but taking a step back from them to create a space in which you can see them objectively and take an informed action.
Take a different perspective
For some people, looking at things from a different perspective can really help to calm their nerves. No matter where you’ve come from, or the distance you’ve travelled, feel safe in the knowing that the same big sky that floats above you will still be there when you arrive at your final destination safe and sound.
• The roadside mindfulness phone line is available until 11.59pm Monday on 0800 567 7766 | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/think-happy-thoughts-top-tips-11804608 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/43e6d6d362059131b490aeaf94edfcb51db213d2c5508329f70e80af18534312.json |
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"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-30T00:48:09 | null | 2016-08-29T13:08:32 | One person has been taken to hospital following the collision this morning at 10.10am | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fpolice-shut-section-radford-road-11814590.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11814614.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98202146.jpg | en | null | Police shut section of Radford Road after head-on smash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Part of Radford Road was shut following a head-on collision between two cars.
The smash happened this morning at 10.10am near the junction with Fynford Road.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed that there were three people in the two cars and one was taken to hospital.
It is understood that they did not suffer any serious injuries.
A police officer was guarding the scene of the collision until gone 2pm while the road was closed off by Barrs Hill School at one end and by Fynford Road at the other.
Traffic is now able to use the road once more. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/police-shut-section-radford-road-11814590 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/6a166eb012654707c16b3ee1e8542045c6d06d369267f4a1e40751455c689d19.json |
[
"James Rodger"
] | 2016-08-31T00:49:18 | null | 2016-08-30T16:55:55 | All of Tuesday's biggest talking points and headlines from across the city | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ffive-things-you-might-missed-11820215.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11725723.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/IMAG1884.jpg | en | null | Five things you might have missed in Coventry today: August 30, 2016 | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a busy shopping street this morning.
West Midlands Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Crampers Field, Radford, at around 11.45am.
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where his condition is currently being described as serious but stable.
Another man was also being treated for hand injuries.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 11.45am to Crampers Field to reports of a man who had been assaulted.
“We treated a man for a head and chest injury and he was taken to hospital.”
For more, click here. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/five-things-you-might-missed-11820215 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/d76d9998981552f051ea90837a204b6ffc824fe17ed2a2a56041e8f90f844f72.json |
[
"Katrina Chilver"
] | 2016-08-26T22:48:13 | null | 2016-08-26T13:07:26 | Councillors go against recommendations of the county council’s highways department | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Ffitness-classes-held-nuneaton-trusts-11794103.json | http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article2968252.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/nuneaton-and-bedworth-council-house-21012233.jpg | en | null | Fitness classes to be held at Nuneaton trust's HQ after borough grants planning approval | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Nuneaton councillors ignored the recommendations of the county council’s highways department to approve plans for fitness classes to be held in a town office building.
The Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust had its application approved on Tuesday for its head office to be also used as a gym after council officers said there was no evidence that it would affect road safety.
The trust also runs the Empire Gym, in Leicester Road, and customers use the car park in front of the Wheat Street office.
Neighbours said they wouldn’t like to see the car park’s activity increase as it is often full with users of the existing gym, causing drivers to park on the road, often blocking drives.
The office is currently recommended to have one-and-a-half parking spaces and with the additional gym the new recommendation will be two spaces.
Jacqui Padbury, planning officer, said the proposal met planning guideline requirements: “What we are saying is we cannot evidence any impact on highways safety because there is only supposed to be half a car parking space difference in parking terms.”
The car park currently has 45 spaces for cars, six for motorcycles and two disabled spaces.
Coun Rob Tromans was reluctant to vote in favour of the application. He said: “Although I would normally be inclined against this, because we would likely lose on appeal on this, I think we have no choice.
“I understand what officers are saying but I do feel the car park is going to be worse in that area for this facility going there.”
Warwickshire County Council’s Highways Authority objected to the proposal, stating that due to the existing car parking issues the change of use would add ‘additional pressure on the highway network’.
Borough planning officers felt as the gym would only be used on weekday evenings and between 9am and 4pm on weekends, there would not be a significant impact.
The trust is currently waiting for cycle racks to be installed in the hope that this will alleviate parking issues.
Coun Keith Kondakor said: “With five cycle spaces and gym users really keen on cycling, the car park shouldn’t need to be busy.
"The more we can get people to do it sustainably the better and getting people to cycle or walk to their local gym makes sense.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/fitness-classes-held-nuneaton-trusts-11794103 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/37f87bc73cde4f707bf48e32a3a61426efd90d2f6fadf65ea4427b6eca1b2a7e.json |
[
"Josh Borthwick"
] | 2016-08-26T22:52:10 | null | 2016-08-26T14:36:55 | Cobblers boss is excited about heading to the Ricoh Arena to face his former club | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faaron-phillips-fighting-keep-northampton-11803220.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11803429.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-545695084.jpg | en | null | Aaron Phillips fighting to keep Northampton Town place for Coventry City clash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Northampton Town boss Robert Page admits former Coventry City defender Aaron Phillips is facing a fight to retain his place ahead of their trip to the Ricoh Arena.
Phillips, who made 61 appearances for the Sky Blues in League One, signed for the recently promoted Cobblers on a free transfer in the summer, and has played 90 minutes in every league fixture of the 2016/17 season.
However, deputy Brendan Moloney put in a strong showing during the Cobblers triumph over Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on penalties in mid-week and Page could now drop Phillips against the Sky Blues.
He explained: “Aaron has done well, and he knew coming into the football club that he is up against a very good right-back in Brendan Moloney, and I have done that in all the positions.”
“What we want to do is create that environment where you can’t take your foot off the gas. Because if you do, you know there is somebody of a similar ilk looking over your shoulder wanting your jersey, and that is what we have created, which is a great problem to have as a manager.”
Northampton Town manager Rob Page
Page, who captained the Sky Blues himself during the 2006/7 season, spoke of his excitement in returning to the Ricoh Arena, and believes his players will be up for the game.
He added: "We've got to go there, start fast and our aim is to get that first win in the league. They've not had the greatest of starts and they'll be looking to put that right, they're off the back of a disappointing result in the cup on Tuesday so the manager will be looking for a reaction.”
"We can't dwell too much on that, they've got a fantastic manager in Tony and a lot of experience so he'll get things right, we just need to make sure it's not Saturday they turn around their fortunes."
“I think it will be an entertaining game at Coventry on Saturday, and one I am looking forward to, and I know the lads will be up for it.” | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/aaron-phillips-fighting-keep-northampton-11803220 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/87f1f13c606c73a9f572be488bc937b88fca4c97413c9be4e96fd2bfd1561ba6.json |
[
"Laura Hartley"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:49 | null | 2016-08-25T12:52:28 | First Oak Furniture Land opening showroom at Central Six on former site of Mountain Warehouse | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fnew-hardwood-furniture-store-open-11792741.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11798207.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/oakfurniturelandJPG.jpg | en | null | New hardwood furniture store to open in Coventry this weekend | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Oak Furniture Land will be opening at Coventry's Central Six on Saturday
The UK’s biggest solid hardwood furniture retailer will be opening its doors for the first time in Coventry.
Oak Furniture Land will be opening at Central Six Retail Park on Saturday on the former site of the Mountain Warehouse, alongside American Golf.
Seven new jobs have been created in the new 12,000 sq ft superstore, which will showcase the retailer’s range of solid hardwood furniture.
Paul Burgham, director of retail operations, said: “We’re delighted to be opening our first store in Coventry, this will take us to a total of four stores in the West Midlands.
“Our Midlands’ customers have been loyal to us over the years and we are looking forward to extending our 100 per cent solid hardwood furniture offering to customers in the region and making shopping our furniture ranges more accessible.
Ex on the Beach's Rogan O'Connor opens new Betty BOO'S salon in Coventry
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“We know when customers shop with us they return time and time again and we are looking forward to serving our new Coventry customers for many years to come.”
From traditional to contemporary styles, the new store has exclusively designed furniture for every room of the home.
It also features a sofastore concession with all the latest sofa trends and over 75 different ranges of high quality sofas and you can pick from 3,500 colour and size variations.
There is an exclusively designed sofa to suit all tastes and budgets, from contemporary styles, to traditional leather and modern fabrics.
The new Coventry showroom will be situated in one of the single units on the way into Central Six.
It will be the first furniture showroom at the shopping park and will join the likes of Next, Hobbycraft, Outfit and TK Maxx. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/new-hardwood-furniture-store-open-11792741 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/b7da7c4690d68050188fd248a7bb0dbdbe32206f8a647afe94a8cc39f2bcbc02.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:29 | null | 2016-08-25T16:25:55 | City centre So Club Room, formerly Club M, will be subject to strict conditions placed on it by police and the city council | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcoventry-nightclub-allowed-remain-open-11799990.json | http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11631662.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/So-Club.jpg | en | null | Coventry nightclub allowed to remain open after licence reprieve | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A Coventry nightclub has been allowed to remain open after council chiefs decided not to strip it of its licence.
West Midlands Police initially wanted to revoke the licence of So Club Room, in Hertford Place, following a string of violent incidents linked to the venue, including one which left a man with life-changing injuries.
It appears talks between the club’s bosses and officers resulted in a compromise which has seen a number of strict conditions placed on the licence instead.
And those recommendations were rubber-stamped by Coventry City Council’s licensing and regulatory committee, who have the final say on such matters, at a four-hour hearing on Thursday.
The 13 conditions include factors such as CCTV, staff training, licensable activities ceasing at 4am, the venue closing at 5am, and risk assessments being made to police ahead of certain events.
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Duncan Craig, representing West Midlands Police, told the committee - made up of chairman Coun Tariq Khan and Couns Randhir Auluck and Gary Crookes - that the review was brought by the force following an incident on May 29, 2016, which left a 25-year-old man with “life-changing injuries”.
He had been attacked with a broom handle outside the club and suffered a fractured skull.
The assault was one of a number of incidents highlighted in a police report, with others including wraps of powder being found at the club in September last year and a reported assault with one of the witnesses being 17-years-old.
The club was put on a police action plan, but the venue failed to adhere to some of the agreed steps, said Mr Craig.
Tariq Khan chaired the hearing over the future of So Club Room
However, after a change in the management set-up things improved slowly, before “regressing” once more in the lead-up to the incident on May 29.
Mr Craig said that over the last 12 months there had been 16 reported crimes from So Club Room.
Freddie Humphreys, representing the licensee, told the committee that they had been “taking the matter seriously” and “engaged with the police”.
“These conditions are a result of an ongoing process since the police report was put in”, he said.
“At no point has there been a substantial dispute - it’s all been about refinement to achieve what it is the police say needs to be achieved.”
Man suffered fractured skull in an attack outside So Club in June
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As for the incident on May 29, Mr Humphreys said: “We have to accept that relevant staff didn’t exercise their judgement as they properly should have.
“We have to accept that and apologise for that.”
He stated that it was the only incident this year and “shows a pattern of improvement”.
The committee also heard from the club’s designated premises supervisor, Darren Raynor, who was working in the early hours of May 29 when the young man was seriously injured.
He said: “It happened at the side of the club after we had closed. We went outside to speak to a couple of people to keep them away.
“We were then positioned near to the injured man and his friends were adamant that they didn’t want us to be near him.
“We knew police were on their way and we assumed - perhaps wrongly - that as police were coming then an ambulance was also on its way.
“So we kept some distance - I believe that if we had gone in to intervene it could have made the situation worse.
“We also didn’t believe his injuries were as bad as they turned out to be. If it was the wrong judgement call then I can only apologise for that.
“Do I wish I had acted differently knowing now his injuries - yes. But I feared it would end up as a battle with his friends.”
After deliberating for around 45 minutes, the committee decided to agree to the new conditions on the licence and noted the support of the police towards the licensee and also the improvement in the relationship between the two over the past 12 months.
* A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident on May 29.
Dylan Kalubi, of Meadow Street, Spon End, appeared at Coventry Magistrates’ Court earlier this month where he was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing at Warwick Crown Court on September 15. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-nightclub-allowed-remain-open-11799990 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/b7d0f38c62332aa8ed72e28618f392ccaed5205eb92e0b01b198782b315b829f.json |
[
"Simon Gilbert"
] | 2016-08-28T04:49:05 | null | 2016-08-27T16:24:21 | Coun Rois Ali insists he is not involved in the operation of two businesses which breached planning rules | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcouncillor-landlord-distances-himself-eateries-11804823.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11808891.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Coun-Rois-Ali.jpg | en | null | Councillor landlord distances himself from eateries planning row | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | A Labour councillor has distanced himself from a planning row which has broken out over buildings he rents to two eateries.
Coun Rois Ali, deputy cabinet member for health, is landlord to the owners of Ginger Orange, in Kenpas Highway; and the Village Cafe, in Station Avenue.
Both have fallen foul of Coventry City Council planning regulations of late with the Village Cafe trading for more than a year without the necessary planning permission and Ginger Orange ordered to shut down hot food takeaways after paperwork to do with fume extraction equipment had not been filed with the local authority.
Coun Ali told the Telegraph he owns the premises where the two companies operate but that he is not involved in running the businesses that trade there. But he said he had worked with the two firms to help them resolve their planing issues.
Coun Rois Ali is an award-winning chef
Coun Ali said: “I am not involved with the businesses, I am just the landlord.
“I have nothing to do with them and they are not operated by family members.
“The issue with Ginger Orange was a breach of conditions related to a chimney flue. Everything that needed to be installed had been installed, but the owners hadn’t sent the relevant paperwork to the council. It has now been dealt with.”
The Village Cafe withdrew a planning application to change the use of the building that would have ensured it was complying with planning rules earlier this month. However, it continues to operate at present without the necessary permissions.
Residents and neighbours have previously raised concerns over noise and disturbance with the council’s planning committee.
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Coun Ali said: “A new application has gone in for Station Avenue. The previous application was withdrawn because the door was on the wrong side in the technical drawings. That’s been corrected and a new application has now gone in.”
He added: “These planning issues are up to the tenants, the business owners come from different towns, I’m nothing to do with it.
“The whole thing annoys me. I would not intentionally allow them to break any planning laws or make any other breaches.
“I wasn’t aware of the issues (at the Village Cafe). They said they were going to put in an application for change of use when they first moved in.”
Google Maps Ginger Orange on the A45
Coventry Council has confirmed that a new planning application has been submitted for the Village Cafe and that the issues at Ginger Orange have been fully resolved.
A spokesman said: “The planning condition for Ginger Orange concerning a scheme for odour control and fume extraction has now been met and the premises are free to start trading as long as it is compliance with the permitted hours.
“A planning application has been submitted for the premises in Station Avenue. This was received on August 17 and is currently at the very early stages of the planning process.”
The Telegraph understands the Labour leadership at Coventry City Council fully supports Coun Ali and does not believe he has breached the council’s code of conduct.
It is also understood the Conservative opposition is reconsidering whether to call for Coun Ali’s resignation after it was clarified he doesn’t own the businesses in breach of the council’s planning regulations. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/councillor-landlord-distances-himself-eateries-11804823 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/af77c53bbf58a2234001acbddbbc613052438028cbbf79bb18fafc43de86a82d.json |
[
"Ben Eccleston"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:04 | null | 2016-08-26T05:00:00 | Two people from Keresley were arrested following assault on Sunday morning | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Fcoventry-pair-arrested-after-women-11798203.json | http://i1.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article10864404.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS75823863.jpg | en | null | Coventry pair arrested after women is attacked at busy car boot sale | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Two people from Coventry have been arrested after two women were attacked at a packed car boot sale.
The victims were at the popular event in Nuneaton Road, Furnace End, in north Warwickshire, on Sunday when they were assaulted at about 10am.
One of the women was pushed to the ground by another female and was then kicked by a man. The victim was also assaulted during the incident.
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man and 38-year-old woman from Keresley End on suspicion of assault. Both have been bailed until September 23.
It is understood that the suspects and the victims are known to each other.
Warwickshire Police believe there may have been witnesses who recorded the incident on their mobile phones and are urging anyone with footage or any information to call Det Con Zoe Hamilton on 101, quoting incident 184 of August 22.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-pair-arrested-after-women-11798203 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/6201a403857b562e749774244e60e129c864d57b9873fc6c48a1e0b88865e572.json |
[
"Mantej Mann"
] | 2016-08-30T22:50:07 | null | 2016-08-30T15:53:39 | Your guide to Tuesday's match against the Hammers Under 23 side at the Ricoh Arena | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcoventry-city-vs-west-ham-11819206.json | http://i4.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11719873.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-533315570.jpg | en | null | Coventry City vs West Ham U23s preview: Everything you need to know ahead of the Checkatrade Trophy clash | null | null | www.coventrytelegraph.net | Coventry City host West Ham Under 23s on Tuesday night in their opening game of the new look EFL Trophy (Checkatrade Trophy).
Many supporters are expected to stay at home this evening as the heavily criticised, and somewhat unwanted, Checkatrade Trophy takes centre stage.
The Checkatrade Trophy has replaced the Johnstone Paint Trophy from last season, and now includes Under 23 sides from the Premier League and Championship.
Marcus Tudgay
It's a game the Sky Blues could probably do without, in a jam-packed August schedule which has restricted Tony Mowbray's opportunities to integrate his new recruits on the training field.
Where?
Ricoh Arena
When?
Tuesday, August 30 (Kick off 7:45pm)
Team News
Tony Mowbray is set to give Vladimir Gadzhev the evening off, as the Bulgarian's form has been one of the brightest spots in a difficult start for the Sky Blues.
Lewis Page is unable to play against his parent club, but Tony Mowbray is not expected to rotate too much, mainly because he does not have the resources to do so.
Lewis Page
Mowbray said: "The rules say that I've got to play five of the same players but don't be surprised if there are eight or nine."
Marvin Sordell and Jodi Jones returned from injury to feature against Northampton Town on Saturday, and both may play their part tonight.
Tony Mowbray's view
Tony Mowbray
The Sky Blues boss insists his side will take the competition seriously, and will not hold back against the Premier League academy team.
Mowbray believes the revamped tournament is "an interesting concept that has the makings of an exciting game."
He added: "West Ham will have some players who haven't played a lot of first team football and will want to show their manager what they can do.
"Nobody thinks it's going to be a cake-walk for us because they are young professional Premier League players.
Danger man
Marcus Browne will carry the main threat for the academy side this evening.
The attacking midfielder made his senior debut for the Hammers in their Europa League tie with Astra Giurgiu earlier this month.
The 18-year-old has been with the East London club since the age of eight, and will want to shine tonight as he chases regular first team football.
Betting Odds
Coventry 8/11
West Ham U23s 15/4
Draw 13/5 | http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-vs-west-ham-11819206 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.coventrytelegraph.net/fc00ca0e1288e6944fa3996727ef6ae7a32bf2dc673463d5f45a42c0d3ae11d7.json |
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