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  • Updates on Friday 12 November

  1. Swimming pool set to reopen after major revamppublished at 06:31 BST 21 August

    Visitors will see refurbished changing areas, new lockers, more cubicles and a revamped pool area.

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  2. Grieving mum writes song about baby losspublished at 06:29 BST 21 August

    Olivia Dewar's wrote her song, A Mother's Love, to help other grieving parents feel less alone.

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  3. Relief and heartbreak at potential pool demolitionpublished at 06:27 BST 21 August

    Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre has been empty since it closed in 2020.

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  4. University showcases augmented reality exhibitionpublished at 06:26 BST 21 August

    The exhibition at Coventry Broadgate Square runs until 31 October.

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  5. Fans 'heartbroken' over looming speedway closurepublished at 06:25 BST 21 August

    Birmingham Speedway is closing to make way for the land to be used for housing.

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  6. Victims urged to report non-contact sex offencespublished at 18:52 BST 20 August

    The police campaign raises awareness of indecent exposure, voyeurism, upskirting and cyberflashing.

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  7. Praise for town ranked in best places to visitpublished at 17:57 BST 20 August

    Church Stretton is ranked in the top 15 best places to visit along with Ludlow and Ironbridge.

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  8. Stabbing suspect detained under Mental Health Actpublished at 17:51 BST 20 August

    Police say the man in his 20s was detained after an assessment by medics.

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  9. Poetry event to mark World Suicide Prevention Daypublished at 17:35 BST 20 August

    People will be invited to share and hear poems about mental health, wellbeing, hope and recovery.

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  10. 'Beauty pageant was like being on Big Brother'published at 17:21 BST 20 August

    Natalie Mageza speaks about the "incredible experience" of taking part in the pageant in India.

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  11. Police investigate St George flags on roundaboutspublished at 17:12 BST 20 August

    Painting Bromsgrove roundabouts is criminal damage, police say, after crosses appeared in Birmingham.

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  12. Council customer service office to close for movepublished at 17:01 BST 20 August

    Coventry City Council's customer service team are moving from Broadgate House.

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  13. Veteran charity celebrates 20-year lease renewal published at 16:56 BST 20 August

    Veterans Contact Point supports people who have served in any British Armed Forces.

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  14. Ozzy's farewell gig raised more than £33m, figures showpublished at 16:38 BST 20 August

    Analysis from Birmingham university also shows £28m from the July gig stayed in the West Midlands.

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  15. All-rounder Barker to rejoin Warwickshire for 2026published at 15:51 BST 20 August

    Warwickshire sign all-rounder Keith Barker on a 12-month contract for the 2026 season - six years after the 38-year-old left the club for Hampshire.

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  16. Council to 'explore options' over asylum hotelspublished at 14:37 BST 20 August

    Council leader Ian Cooper says the ongoing use of hotels to house asylum seekers is "unacceptable".

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  17. Hop harvests under threat after dry summerpublished at 14:08 BST 20 August

    This year's hop yield could be down by as much as 50%, leaving farmers with lower incomes.

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  18. Crewe will not rest after 100% start - Demetrioupublished at 13:55 BST 20 August

    Crewe defender Mickey Demetriou says the club will "not rest" on their excellent start to the League Two season after four wins from four.

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  19. Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost published at 13:37 BST 20 August

    The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.

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  20. Dog owner banned after pet found in 'squalid' roompublished at 13:22 BST 20 August

    Louise Downton, 25, has been banned from owning animals for 10 years.

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