Teenagers arrested after stab death of boy, 14published at 14:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
Boys aged 14 and 16 are held on suspicion of the murder of Dea-John Reid.
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Teenagers arrested after stab death of boy, 14published at 14:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
On the beat: Police officer has Coventry movespublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
This police officer gave a new meaning to being on the beat when the motorcade pulled around.
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End of twitter postThe PC joined the dancers as they performed for residents along the cavalcade's route through the city.
Beep beep - City of Culture coming throughpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
Let's take a closer look at some of those classic cars representing Coventry's motoring history as they drive through the city for Coventry Moves.
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Image source, PA MediaThe two cavalcades of 20 cars each were filled with Irish, Bollywood and Caribbean dancers who would burst from the vehicles for performances in streets along the route.
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Image source, PA MediaThe cars, which were provided by Coventry Motofest, were all built in Coventry from the 1950s onwards.
The dancers were chosen to represent the region’s Irish, South Asian, and Carribean communities.
In pictures: Coventry Moves so farpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
Pauline Black kicked off the event with a song called River Rushing Flow - she wore an outfit to embody her role as the spirit of the river that runs beneath the city.
Image source, PA MediaThen a group of young River Runner performers make their way through the Coventry streets as they trace the path of the river.
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Image source, PA MediaIn the city centre, the runners met spoken word artist and rapper John Bernard, playing the Energy of Youthfulness.
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Image source, PA MediaThe runners also met artist and designer Daniel Lismore (above) - the Energy of Innovation.
Image source, PA MediaMeanwhile, a procession of bicycles passed through the city to celebrate Coventry's manufacturing heritage.
Where can you see the bicycle procession?published at 12:07 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
As 30 bicycles and custom trike ride across the city, you'll surely hear them before you see them as they blast out a custom soundtrack by DJs Parks & Wilson.
The Coventry City of Culture team are keeping everything secret - as part of their "surprising" programme they want to catch people unawares before wowing them with their displays.
Media caption, Coventry City of Culture: Bicycle procession performance
The cyclists started their journey at Butts Park Arena at about 10:00 before heading to Spon End where they dismounted to give a special performance for local residents.
Next up, a busy shopping street so watch out if you're waiting for the bus as the road will be closed to traffic.
We'll bring you the latest right here with where the procession has been - let us know if you spot them too.
Bikes turn streets yellowpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
A procession of 30 bicycles have travelled through the city.
Led by three custom trikes, the procession is also a nod to Coventry's heritage as home to the UK's bicycle manufacture industry.
Media caption, Coventry UK City of Culture bike procession
Coventry City of Culture 2021: Latest from Coventry Movespublished at 08:06 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
The latest news from the Coventry City of Culture opening event.
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Read MoreOwner of dog who attacked boy ordered to pay £2kpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
The boy's facial injuries were treated by medics but he has been left with scarring, a court hears.
Read MoreDrug dealers undertake traffic...in front of policepublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
Dramatic dashcam footage shows drug dealers trying to evade officers after undertaking a patrol car.
Read MoreDurham dominant after Bedingham centurypublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
David Bedingham's third Championship century of the summer puts Durham in the driving seat against Worcestershire.
Read MoreBears earn big lead against Derbyshirepublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
Warwickshire take command of their Group One County Championship game with Derbyshire as 18 wickets tumble on day two.
Read MoreFamily's cars destroyed in arson attackpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
The Hollands' Dudley home was also damaged in the blaze, but the family have no clue of the motive.
Read MoreDelivery driver run over as thieves target his vanpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
The driver is in a critical condition after being struck by his van as he tried to stop thieves.
Read MoreMurder arrest after body pulled from canalpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
Darren Round's body was pulled from the Birmingham Canal in Kings Norton in February 2020.
Read MoreDrug dealers caught after undertaking police on M6published at 15:37 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
Cocaine with a street value of £500,000 was found in a car which sped past on a hard shoulder.
Read MorePCs not trained to deliver head kicks, trial hearspublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
Ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson was kicked by PC Benjamin Monk, who is charged with his murder.
Read MoreMotorcyclist, 18, killed in midnight crashpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
The biker died after colliding with a Vauxhall Corsa on Birmingham's Stratford Road.
Read MoreSpeculation over 'retribution' for stabbed boypublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
West Midlands Police said it is monitoring speculation online that this weekend will see disorder in Birmingham in retribution for the murder of 14-year-old Dea-John Reid.
Image source, Family handoutDea-John was stabbed to death on College Road, Kingstanding, on Monday. Two men and a teenage boy have appeared in court today charged with his murder.
The force said there was no evidence to support the rumours that were being shared online but said officers would be on patrol and disorder would not be tolerated.
"Dea-John's mum has issued a tribute to her son in which she pleaded for the violence to stop," Ass Ch Const Matt Ward said.
"I would urge people to listen to her, let us get on with the job and not take matters into their own hands."
New £210m AI computing centre 'will help business'published at 11:56 British Summer Time 4 June 2021
The centre will be led by IBM and the Science and Technology Facilities Council, a minister says.
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