Coventry news and blogs Saturday 25 May 2013
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Work to start on giving main city centre street a £250k facelift
Coventry Telegraph 25 MayCoun Lynnette Kelly: Project will transform High Street, which looks tired and run down…
Further arrest linked to Coventry mum’s murder
Touch FM 25 MayA 22 year old man is the latest person to be arrested in connection with the murder of a Coventry mum in Leicestershire.
Rugby warehouse worker stole £30k of electric drills to repay payday loan companies
Coventry Telegraph 25 MayKrzysztof Chrusciel carried out the thefts out of desperation to pay back payday loans on which he was being charged a staggering 300 to 400 per cent interest…
Centuries-old Coventry tapestry features a swipe at Richard III
Coventry Telegraph 25 MayHistorians say certain clues suggest that Richard is among characters in magnificent work of art in St Mary’s Guildhall…
Sky Blues administrator reveals location of ‘Golden Share’
Touch FM 25 MayThe Sky Blues administrator believes the club’s so-called golden share is with CCFC Limited – the part of the club that has been in administration for two months.
Warnings over flagship projects
BBC News 25 MayMore than 30 of the coalition’s flagship schemes, including the West Coast Main Line scheme and HS2, are at serious risk of failure, a government report warns.
Shakespeare’s signature goes on show
BBC News 24 MayA “priceless” signature by William Shakespeare is to go on display at an exhibition at the London Metropolitan Archives.
Fuel thieves spark bomb scare which shuts M6 for five hours
Coventry Telegraph 24 MayTailbacks of 20 miles as motorway is closed around Corley services and bomb squad is called in…
‘Suspicious’ vehicle closes M-way
The Courier 24 MayBank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country’s busiest motorways as police closed a stretch of the M6 near Coventry while they investigate a “suspicious vehicle” at a service station.
Rush-hour misery as M6 closed in both directions after police alert
Coventry Telegraph 24 MayOfficers clear area in probe into “suspicious vehicle” parked at Corley service station…
Rush-hour misery as M6 closed in both directions after terrorism alert
Coventry Telegraph 24 MayClampdown caused by “suspicious activity” of fuel thieves at Corley service station…
Officer charged with harassment
BBC News 24 MayA Warwickshire Police officer is charged with misconduct in public office and harassment.
‘Suspicious vehicle’ closes M6
BBC News 24 MayThe M6 is closed in both directions in Warwickshire because of what police describe as a “suspicious vehicle”.
Police cash theft court case error
BBC News 24 MayThe case of a retired police officer charged with the theft of £113,000 from Warwickshire Police’s former HQ will be re-heard because of an error.
HMS Coventry veterans to march through city to mark 31st anniversary of sinking
Coventry Telegraph 24 MayFormer shipmates will march from the Britannia Hotel in Fairfax Street at 5.20pm to a service of remembrance at Holy Trinity Church in Priory Row…
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Belgrade Theatre: Unplugged in and around Warwickshire
The Birmingham Press 24 MayCoventry’s Belgrade Theatre is being taken off the stage and into some unique settings within Coventry and Warwickshire, in order to meet new people and reach new audiences.
PCC Commissioning Consultation 2013
Coventry Women's Voices 23 MayThe West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner wants to know how to spend his money across the region and is consulting on commissioning delivery mechanisms.
Eclectic selection of student films to be screened in Coventry
The Birmingham Press 23 MayA diverse selection of short films from students at Coventry School of Art and Design will be screened in the city in June.
REPORT LAUNCH – Layers of Inequality: A Human Rights and Equality Impact Assessment of the Public Spending Cuts on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women in Coventry
Coventry Women's Voices 22 MayCoventry Women’s Voices, Coventry Ethnic Minority Action Partnership, Foleshill Women’s Training and the Centre for Human Rights in Practice, School of Law, University of Warwick invite you to the launch of Layers of Inequality: A Human Rights…
Bob questions the Foreign Secretary on Syria
Bob Ainsworth MP: Labour - Coventry North East 22 MayIn the House of Commons this week, the Foreign Secretary made a statement on the conflict in Syria.
University programme first to offer training to cosmetics industry
The Birmingham Press 20 MayA new study programme at Coventry University is set to become the first in the country to offer an accredited qualification to practitioners working in the cosmetic enhancement industry.
Coalition is increasing female inequality
Women's Views on News 20 May“Austerity is not an excuse for discrimination.
Hanging on in quiet desperation
The Plastic Hippo 15 MayThere was a time, long ago, when civic pride was measured by fine public buildings, the health and wellbeing of residents and the prosperity of a town…
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DUSKY THRUSH in Kent
Archie's British Birding Blog Deluxe 24 MayIt was late Friday night and I was tucked up in bed fantasising about what we might encounter on our hastily arranged trip to the Western Isles the following day.
26th May 2013
St Thomas More RC Church Newsletter 24 MaySunday 26 th May 2013 SOLEMNITY of the MOST HOLY TRINITY YEAR C Sunday Masses: 9.00 a.
The great pretender
The Princess Prudence Diaries 24 MayIn my very early 20s I often adopted a look that was inspired by Chrissie Hynde.
Forbidden food
Coventry Primary English 24 MayThis week’s blog considers a theme in stories favoured by many authors – food.
The First Half Century
A mad scientist's musings 24 MayToday is the the day that the first of us within my generation of the family reach the half century mark.
Thank you for coming – goodbye
sheesstillmymum 23 MayIt’s Dementia Awareness week and all over the country, people are being invited to join in the discussion about this merciless disease.
£1.6m funding at the interface of statistics, healthcare and manufacturing
Warwick University 23 MayResearchers at the University of Warwick have been awarded £1.1 million to develop the statistics needed to pool the vast quantities of data generated by brain scans.
Head of Santander UK to give lecture at the University of Warwick
Warwick University 23 MayAna Botin, CEO, Santander UK, will speak today (23 May) to around 100 guests, including staff and students, on the future of banking and also visit the Santander branch at the university.
Old but new: Fujifilm Instax Mini 7s
Adamok 23 MayBy Diana Mutum Has anyone ever owned an instant camera before? I am a SLR convert to digital cameras since a decade now however I have always wanted to own one simple instant camera just for fun.
22nd May 2013 Full Show
Coventry Talking Newspaper 23 MayIn this week’s show: George continues his series about an old Coventry Company, White & Poppy; Dorothy tells us about forbidden fruit; Steve Brooks continues his talk about gardening and Dave Monks puts his trainers on for this years walkathon.
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Coventry City FC »
Coventry set offer deadline
Sky Sports 25 MayCoventry administrators have set a deadline of May 31 for offers to take over the ailing club.
Coventry set take-over offer deadline
Football 365 25 MayCoventry administrators set a deadline of May 31 for offers to take over the ailing club.
Deadline set for Coventry bids
Club Call 25 MayAny group interested in taking over Coventry have until May 31 to make an offer, according to joint-administrator Paul Appleton.
Coventry City bidders given takeover deadline
BBC Sport 25 MayThe joint-administrator for Coventry City says interested parties have until the end of next week to make a bid.
Urgent Message to Members- We Need Your Reponse
Sky Blue Trust 24 MayDear Trust Member In the last few days the Sky Blue Trust board has been shown clear proof that the “Golden Share” lies with CCFC Ltd and therefore the club should be run by the Administrator Paul Appleton and not Tim Fisher and CCFC (Holdings…
Ricoh Return Ruled Out
Vital Coventry City 24 MayRicoh Return Ruled Out Vitalfootball:Coventry:24/05/2013 13:19:00 No going back while current owners are in charge…
Five For Fun
Vital Coventry City 23 MayFive For Fun Vitalfootball:Coventry:23/05/2013 21:18:00 This weekend's quiz features Bayern Munich, James McPake and Elliott Ward…
A Notice to Private Seat License Holders (PSL) and Premier Club Members
Sky Blue Trust 23 MayIn order to help anyPremier Club members or fans with a Private Seat License (PSL) that feel they may be affected by the Clubs move out of Coventry and the administration of CCFC Ltd, we have put together some instructions and templates that…
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Coventry parkrun 25.05.13
Massey Ferguson Runners Club 25 MayThis week saw 3 of our members achieve their 50th parkrun – Sally Slevin, Peter Estick and Simon Neale.
CROSFIELDS MATCH CANCELLED
Coventry Bears RL 25 MayURGENT NOTICE: TODAY’S CROSFIELDS MATCH Unfortunately, Crosfields have failed to travel for today’s game.
Crouch Bind Set
Broadstreet RFC 24 MayGlobal Scrumaging Trial Theory behind Crouch – Bind – Set “ Crouch, bind, set ” sequence to be trialled globally from next season Changes come in to force for pre-season friendlies and warm-up games The IRB have been investigating the forces…
Traffic Free 10km Race, Beautiful Rural Roads, Great Downhill Finish …… Get Your Entry in Now!
Coventry Runner 23 MayThis year’s Northbrook 10km road race takes place on Sunday 14 th July at 10.15 am.
Londentry, Crosfields and a night of racing make a busy Bears Saturday.
Coventry Bears RL 23 MayCoventry Bears have an action packed day in store at the Butts Park Arena on Saturday.
Gregson recalls special tournament memories with the Philippines
Coventry Observer 22 MayNOT many professional rugby players get an international cap during their careers.
Storm in confident mood ahead of Knockout Cup leg
Coventry Observer 20 MayKNOCKOUT Cup holders Mildenhall will take a two-point lead back to West Row ahead of this Sunday#039;s second leg after edging out Coventry Storm in a highly eventual clash at Brandon.
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Waiting for the driver to take the number 5 to Tesco.
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UK news
- Zookeeper Sarah McClay dies after being mauled by tiger at Cumbria animal park
- Theresa May keen to revive 'snooper's charter' in wake of Woolwich attack
- Two men arrested after RAF Typhoon jet is scrambled to escort Lahore passenger flight plane to London Stansted Airport
- Zookeeper mauled and killed by tiger at Cumbria animal park
- Nigerian community marches in 'solidarity' as Greenwich leaves tributes to murdered soldier Lee Rigby
- David Beckham left out of final Paris St-Germain match of the season
- Woolwich terror attack: Suspect Michael Adebowale saw friend 'literally sliced to pieces' in 2008
- Woman killed in crash while driving wrong way down M5
- Three arrested ahead of EDL march over 'racist tweets'
- International child abduction cases up 81%
International news
- Leaders open landmark AU summit in Ethiopia
- Syrian opposition struggle to unify ranks
- Rioting spreads outside calmer Stockholm
- Two child limit imposed on Myanmar's Rohingya
- Children killed in Pakistan explosion
- US seeks help in capturing Benghazi suspects
- Radiation leak in Japan affects scores
- Philippine troops in deadly clash with rebels
- Indian cricket board chief refuses to resign
- Snow blankets parts of Europe
Business news »
£21m of RGF cash earmarked to boost Coventry and its road network
TheBusinessDesk 21 MayIMPROVEMENTS to Coventry city centre and the areas road network are being earmarked as part of a new multi-million pound funding settlement awarded to the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterp…
Staffing agency Aesthetics on the ball for Champions League final
TheBusinessDesk 21 MayA COVENTRY staffing agency has secured a contract to supply around 250 hospitality staff to this Saturdays Champions League final at Wembley.
Coventry University aims to clean up cosmetic enhancement industry
TheBusinessDesk 20 MayCOVENTRY University is set to become the first in the country to offer an accredited qualification to practitioners working in the cosmetic enhancement industry.
Coventry manufacturing institute set for share of £50m skills package
TheBusinessDesk 20 MayA NEW manufacturing institute to be created by Coventry University in partnership with Unipart Group is set to receive part of a £50m fund from the government to help drive growth and support the futu…
Coventry & Warwickshire needs Business Innovation and Growth Hub to spur expansion – LEP
TheBusinessDesk 19 MayCOVENTRY and Warwickshire needs a new Business Innovation and Growth Hub to increase access to the practical support that local businesses require to help them grow, the areas Local Enterprise…
Sprue Aegis rejects “unwelcome, highly opportunistic” takeover bid
TheBusinessDesk 17 MayTHE directors of Coventry-based safety products manufacturer Sprue Aegis have rejected the takeover bid from BRK Brand Europe, dismissing it as wholly unadequate.
American tycoon makes formal bid for Coventry City
TheBusinessDesk 17 MayTHE American tycoon who has been circling Coventry City has made a formal takeover bid for the club.
Help your business grow at Chamber’s expo event
The Courier 16 MayBy Sophie Howe, chair of the mid-Warwickshire branch of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce…
One stop website to promote tenders
The Courier 16 MayA new website has been launched to promote tendering opportunities from six local authorities – to businesses – however large or small – across Warwickshire and Coventry.
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Events »
Pre-Concert Talk: Andrei Korobeinikov
Warwick Arts Centre 23 MayPianist Andrei Korobeinikov in conversation before his appearance with the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio.
English Piano Trio plays Tchaikovsky
Warwick Arts Centre 23 MayThe English Piano Trio present an intimate matinee performance of works from the great Russian composer.
English Piano Trio plays Tchaikovsky
Warwick Arts Centre 23 MayThe English Piano Trio present an intimate matinee performance of works from the great Russian composer.
Pre-Concert Talk: Andrei Korobeinikov
Warwick Arts Centre 23 MayPianist Andrei Korobeinikov in conversation before his appearance with the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio.
Met Opera Live: Eugene Onegin
Warwick Arts Centre 22 MayAnna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien star as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Tchaikovsky’s fateful romance.
Met Opera Live: The Nose
Warwick Arts Centre 22 MayWilliam Kentridge returns with his highly accliamed production of Shostavich’s opera, based on Gogol’s comic tale.
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Arts & Culture »
Physicality and art
Mark Tweedie 25 MaySteps A good day’s walk makes you feel like your heart has overflowed, that it cannot be contained by the physical confines of the body.
Oh What a Night! – The Four Seasons Coventry Gig!
Coventry Gigs 23 MayPete Clemons hammers the keyboard with another gem for the Coventry Telegraph – This time it concerns and non-Coventry band and the story of theirappearancein Coventry.
#Barrivision Sweepstake
Barricades Rise 18 MayWe’ve managed to get 26 willing contestants via twitter to take part in our #Barrivision sweepstake.
Eurovision? How about #Barrivision!
Barricades Rise 15 MayWe are well known in the twitterverse for coming up with ingenious competitions (well, I can name TWO people who LOVE it).
Friday – Echo & The Bunnymen
Godiva Festival 15 MayThe opening night of Godiva 2013 promises to be one to remember as we welcome one of the most iconic British bands ever to headline the main stage.
Saturday – Maximo Park
Godiva Festival 15 MaySaturday night at Godiva 2013 promises to be a night to remember, as Newcastle based alternative rock band Maxïmo Park take to the main stage for a headline set that is guaranteed to get the crowds rocking.
Sunday – Amelia Lily
Godiva Festival 15 MayAmelia Lily burst onto the scene when she finished third in the The X Factor in 2011.
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Police Crufts prize donation to medical “super sniffers”!
WM Police Coventry 25 Mayp A CHEQUE for pound;750 is not to be sniffed at ndash; so staff at Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that trains…
Police launch new crime fighting ‘app’
WM Police Coventry 23 Mayp MEMBERS of the public can now help fight crime from their phone thanks to the launch of a new lsquo;apprsquo…
Appeal for help to trace man missing in Coventry
WM Police Coventry 21 Mayp POLICE are appealing for help to find a man missing in Coventry.
Four arrested and vehicles seized during ANPR in Chapelfields
WM Police Coventry 21 MayCOVENTRY Police seized two vehicles and made four arrests during an operation to crack down on driving offences in…
Notorious drugs gang jailed for more than 70 years
WM Police Coventry 20 Mayp NOTORIOUS ringleaders of a Coventry cocaine gang have today been sentenced for importing and dealing millions of pounds of the…
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LocalGov »
2 x Large Potholes, 25th May
FixMyStreet: Coventry 25 MayThere are 2 very deep potholes located less that a foot away from each other on the Phoenix Way heading away from Coventry.
Calling all charities
Coventry City Council PR 24 MayOrganisers of the 2013 Godiva Festival, Coventry City Council are currently inviting applications from registered charities to be a part of this this year’s event, taking place in Coventry’s War Memorial Park from 5 – 7 of July.
High Street improvement work to start
Coventry City Council PR 24 MayWork is set to begin to improve High Street which connects Broadgate towards the Council House and the Cathedral Quarter.
Bands In The Parks series set to begin
Coventry City Council PR 24 MayCoventry Festival Band play the War Memorial Park on Sunday 2 June…
Potholes, 22nd May
FixMyStreet: Coventry 22 MayAt least 20 potholes at the entrance to Birchfield Road near houses 1-4 up to were it meets eversleigh road.
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Kick-Start……….
Martin Reeve 24 MaySo this week has been dominated by the decision on Monday by our Labour Group to support Project Kick-Start.