Coventry Observer

RUGBY UNION - Warwickshire's RFU Council member resigns from role over discriminatory post

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RUGBY UNION – Warwickshire’s RFU Council member resigns from role over discriminatory post WARWICKSHIRES representative on the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council, Matt Smith, has resigned from his role.

BBC to Cut 550 Jobs as New Director-General Launches Major Overhaul - NATIONAL NEWS

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BBC to Cut 550 Jobs as New Director-General Launches Major Overhaul – NATIONAL NEWS The BBC is set to cut 550 jobs and close a number of programmes as part of a major cost-saving drive launched by its new director-general, Matt Brittin.

Ruth Hereford, chair of the city’s Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, received the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Muscular Dystrophy UK Stronger Together Awards.

Welcoming Coventry charity receives national recognition Ruth Hereford, chair of the city’s Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, received the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Muscular Dystrophy UK Stronger Together Awards

Thousands of England Fans Descend on Dallas as Three Lions Begin World Cup Quest - NATIONAL NEWS

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Thousands of England Fans Descend on Dallas as Three Lions Begin World Cup Quest – NATIONAL NEWS Englands long-awaited 2026 World Cup campaign finally gets under way on Wednesday as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas, six days after the tournament.

Starmer Offers Burnham ‘Big Role’ As Labour Leadership Pressure Intensifies Ahead Of Makerfield Vote - NATIONAL NEWS

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Starmer Offers Burnham ‘Big Role’ As Labour Leadership Pressure Intensifies Ahead Of Makerfield Vote – NATIONAL NEWS Sir Keir Starmer has suggested Andy Burnham could be handed a major role in Government if the Greater Manchester Mayor wins Thursdays crucial Makerfield by-ele

FOOTBALL - Alan Smith believes Carl Rushworth has found his permanent home at Coventry City

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FOOTBALL – Alan Smith believes Carl Rushworth has found his permanent home at Coventry City FORMER Arsenal and England striker Alan Smith believes goalkeeper Carl Rushworth may have found his permanent home at Coventry City.

The city is hosting five days of events and activities to mark Windrush Day and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city.

Coventry gets ready for its first ever Windrush festival The city is hosting five days of events and activities to mark Windrush Day and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city

Disability Benefit Claims Reach Record High as Mental Health Cases Rise - NATIONAL NEWS

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Disability Benefit Claims Reach Record High as Mental Health Cases Rise – NATIONAL NEWS The number of people receiving Britains main disability benefit has passed four million for the first time, according to new government figures.

Peacock Butterfly Crowned Britain's Favourite Fluttering Visitor

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Peacock Butterfly Crowned Britain’s Favourite Fluttering Visitor The striking Peacock butterfly has been named Britains favourite butterfly after coming top in a nationwide public vote organised by the charity Butterfly Cons

Record-breaking number take to the course for Two Castles Run

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Record-breaking number take to the course for Two Castles Run A total of 5,220 finishers completed the 10k course between Warwick and Kenilworth castles on Sunday – the biggest number in the event’s history.