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Coventry City Council marks Kinship Care Week 2026 and thanks carers

A national initiative highlighting the contribution of family members and close friends who assume caring responsibilities for children during challenging family circumstances is underway this week. ...

Coventry youth ketamine support requests up 80% as new campaign launches

Coventry's substance misuse services have launched an outreach initiative to educate young people about the consequences of ketamine consumption while directing those struggling with dependency toward...

Coventry city-centre crime data: July 2026

July 2026 saw 956 reported incidents within the Police.uk local search radius around the configured city‑centre point, according to data released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Violent crime accounted for the largest share, with 374 incidents – more than a third of all reports. Shoplifting was the second most

Coventry shop ordered to close until December 2026 for selling illegal tobacco and vapes

ARA Mini Market on Broomfield Road in Coventry has been issued with a closure order following repeated offences involving the sale of illegal tobacco, unlawful vaping products, and counterfeit items. ...

Horrific Warwickshire tombstone murder remains unsolved 70 years later

The body of 45-year-old Olive May Bennett was pulled from the deep, chilly waters of the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, close to Shakespeare's grave, during festivities honouring the renowned play...

Boss knifed me and altered my life forever – now I’m fighting to stop knife crime

A woman from Coventry who was attacked by her employer has spoken about her ordeal, saying she felt fortunate to have lived through the incident. May 21, 2022 marked a turning point in Hannah Pritche...

Police release CCTV images after city centre assault in Coventry

Officers have released CCTV footage of an individual they are seeking to identify following a reported assault in Coventry, which took place on Trinity Street. According to investigators, the victim ...

Coventry drug dealer jailed after crimes fund ‘out of control’ gambling

Sami Desalegn was jailed at Warwick Crown Court

Warwickshire’s safest town – and it’s not Stratford or Warwick

A look at the latest Home Office crime statistics shows the crown of safest area to live in Warwickshire goes to a surprising town

Undercover raid in Nuneaton named biggest ever operation of its type in Warwickshire

An initiative targeting unlicenced retailers in Nuneaton has been described as the most extensive operation of its kind ever conducted in Warwickshire. According to CoventryLive, numerous searches we...

Two arrested after machete threat against man in Coventry

Officers detained two individuals following calls about a machete threat against a person. Emergency services attended an address in the area on Friday. Upon arrival, they recovered a bladed weapon a...

Cocaine gang used Coventry short-term stays to hide major drugs conspiracy

Usman Majeed, Waqar Mohammed Ishfaq, Brandon Lawrence and Nasar Ali supplied Class A drugs across the UK

Time running out to object to Coventry city centre restrictions

Residents have only a short window remaining to share their opinions on tougher regulations being considered for Coventry's central district. The fresh strategy seeks to address disorderly conduct and...

Man who ran drug distribution hub from his bedroom caught after Coventry Airport discovery

Officers intercepted a parcel from the USA at Coventry Airport in November 2025

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Coventry City Council marks Kinship Care Week 2026 and thanks carers

A national initiative highlighting the contribution of family members and close friends who assume caring responsibilities for children during challenging family circumstances is underway this week. ...

Coventry youth ketamine support requests up 80% as new campaign launches

Coventry's substance misuse services have launched an outreach initiative to educate young people about the consequences of ketamine consumption while directing those struggling with dependency toward...

Coventry city-centre crime data: August 2026

In August 2026, the Police.uk data for the local search radius centred on Coventry city centre recorded 877 reported incidents. The most prevalent category was violent crime, accounting for 333 incidents, which represents more than a third of all recorded offences. Shoplifting was the second most common type with 146 r

Tresco Fernhill Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry sold for £725,000 in August 2026

A detached property at Tresco Fernhill Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7AN sold for £725,000 on 21 August 2026, according to HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Across 60 detached property transactions recorded in postcode district CV7 during 2026, the median price paid was £520,000. This transaction was £205,000 abo