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Travel update issued to holidaymakers heading to Portugal
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (273+ words) Travel guidance for people heading to Portugal has been updated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The FCDO issued the update today (March 20). "If you're in Portugal with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count…...
Popular Coventry park issues 'do not travel' warning to visitors
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (278+ words) Coombe Abbey Park(Image: BPM Media) A Coventry beauty spot has issued a warning urging people considering a visit to stay away. Coombe Abbey Park updated its social media channels on Saturday afternoon (21 March) to advise followers the park was…...
'Don’t approach' warning over Warks man missing for four days
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (200+ words) An urgent 999 appeal has been issued for a man who has been missing for four days. Craig, from Warwick, has not been seen since Tuesday. In his mid-30s, Craig has connections around the county, including in Rugby and Leamington. Officers are…...
Claudia stops chat show to get Cov students on stage for heartwarming moment
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (350+ words) The chat show host made a surprising reunion between Coventry comedian Guz Khan and some of his former pupils from his days as a teacher in the city Claudia Winkleman returned with the second episode of her new BBC chat…...
The stunning National Trust property where new series of Outlander was filmed
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (281+ words) The National Trust has confirmed that Calke Abbey, known as the 'unstately home' situated near Ticknall in Derbyshire, served as a filming location for the eighth series of the popular Starz drama Outlander " making it among the rare English heritage…...
Splash park loved by families confirms 2026 opening date with rules warning
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (251+ words) Families love the pirate ship at Brinton Park splashpad in Kidderminster(Image: Wyre Forest District Council) A beloved splash park located an hour from Coventry has revealed its 2026 opening date - accompanied by an important rules reminder for families. The splash…...
Court update on Coventry trio accused of murdering Thomas Niven
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (343+ words) Thomas Niven was found dead off Daimler Road on Friday, March 13(Image: West Midlands Police/CoventryLive) Three defendants accused of murdering a Coventry man have appeared at Warwick Crown Court. Tammy Sturdy, Camron Sturdy, and Shane Turkington had a hearing…...
Crimson Desert players 'blown away' as game gets £16 discount
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (448+ words) Crimson Desert players have said they're "blown away' as the much-hyped game launched this week. The sprawling open-world action-adventure game from South Korean studio Pearl Abyss landed on PS5, Xbox and PC on Thursday (March 19). Since then, gamers across the world…...
The Coventry pub with cosy private dining pods as new menu to launch
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (342+ words) Private dining pods at the Millpool(Image: provided) Going out for something to eat and sitting with other diners is usually part and parcel of the restaurant experience. But a popular pub has embraced a concept that is something completely…...
Sick pay changes from April 2026 as 4.7 million women to benefit
1+ day, 59+ min ago (741+ words) New rules are set to come into force in April relating to Statutory Sick Pay A major shift is coming for anyone who needs to take time off sick from April 6. Under the new rules, Statutory Sick Pay will be…...