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How Coventry and Warwickshire MPs voted in bill to scrap two-child benefit cap
Coventry News
MPs overwhelmingly voted in favour of the bill
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The Coventry and Warwickshire schools offering free breakfast clubs from April
Parenting
49,000 children across Birmingham, Coventry and the wider West Midlands will benefit from free school breakfasts as 84 new clubs open from April
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All the Coventry school holiday dates for 2026
Education
Put these in your diary
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One in five Cov kids not vaccinated as measles rate soars
Health
The UK recently lost its elimination status for measles as cases of the virus are growing
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Gangs recruiting kids on Coventry street 'like a job centre' says activist battling youth crime
Crime
Criminal gangs are targeting youngsters with certain skillsets
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West Midlands mum loses 12 stone after mortifying Alton Towers ride moment
Real Life
Michelle Stokes, 40, from Stourport-on-Severn shed half her body weight after a turning point moment when a CBeebies ride started sinking under her weight
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The 'spine-tingling Midlands attraction where kids go free this half-term
Families & Kids
Shrewsbury Prison offers free entry for children during February half term, plus free meals in the prison restaurant with an adult meal purchase
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Police statement after 'incident' at Coventry school
Coventry Police
Police were called to Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in Coventry yesterday (January 29)
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Midlands teacher strike ends as Arthur Terry trust pauses redundancies
Coventry News
After nine days of strikes with further action planned for February, the NEU and ATLP trust have reached an agreement with all schools now open
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Stern police warning for parents after teens 'causing trouble' in town centre
Warwickshire Police
Their homes were searched and their parents put under investigation
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Ofsted praise for Nuneaton school where pupils feel 'proud'
Nuneaton
Inspectors say 'significant improvements' have been made
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Parents say kids are 'spending more time at home than school' after Midlands strike action
Education
A Midlands mum says the impact of school strikes has been 'awful' for her children
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Local mum helping kids after her daughter said 'I'm not good at anything'
Parenting
Rose Lord was inspired to launch My Best Mood after her daughter came home from school saying 'I'm not good at anything'
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Council warning to parents sitting outside schools with engine running
Parenting
Parking wardens will issue formal warning notices to motorists found with engines running outside school entrances as part of expanded educational campaign
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Mum works full-time and left with £30 - 'no wonder people stay on benefits'
Real Life
Chloe Douglas, 27, is a single mum to twin toddlers and works 30 hours a week in a warehouse. Despite free childcare support, she still pays £300 a month in nursery fees and has barely anything left
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Coventry dad shares 'trauma' of son being taken into care - and how he turned his life around
Parenting
The Coventry dad has shared his inspiring story
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Coventry's teenage drug problem as number of kids needing treatment for addiction rises
Drugs
A total of 85 children in Coventry are receiving medical treatment for drug abuse
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Midlands dad 'in constant pain' and awaits nerve surgery after M6 pothole crash
M6
Simon Wilcox claims he was left seriously injured after crashing into a pothole near the Gailey Interchange on the A5, near junction 12 of the M6, in May 2024
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Pupils at strike-hit Coventry school face more disruption but 'talks' are ongoing
Coventry
Walk-outs at Arthur Terry Learning Partnerships schools have entered their fourth day
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New Coventry school opens in transformed old industrial park unit
Coventry
The new building is also set to play home to a UK head office later this year
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Huge change introduced at popular Midlands playbarn
Families & Kids
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn in Brewood, Staffordshire, is now welcoming adults to its cafe on Mondays during term time without needing to book play sessions or bring children
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Amazing Coventry toddler who inspired city to rally behind her as dad says 'so proud'
Coventry News
She spent weeks in hospital but brave Alyssa is fighting back
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Police probe into hackers at Nuneaton school confirmed as 'data removed'
Nuneaton
Only certain year groups can currently access the school
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Twycross Zoo £8 Lanterns of the Wild ticket offer for people on Universal Credit
Twycross Zoo
The Warwickshire attraction is offering a reduced ticket price for families on benefits
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