Claire Harrison

Nuneaton

News Editor and Reporter at Coventry Telegraph

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Homes near Coventry evacuated amid gas leak fears after fire

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Homes in Bulkington were evacuated for several hours amid gas leak fears following a fire. White watch from Nuneaton fire station responded to the 999 calls to report a close to properties on Mill Lane earlier this morning (April 15). The crews found a shed alight and the fire spreading to the nearby property. But concerns about a potential gas leak led to locals in nearby properties being evacuated.
Coventry man among two charged after £405,000 cannabis grow find

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

A Coventry man is one of two charged after police discovered a £405,000 cannabis farm. Humberside Police carried out a raid at a property in Hull. As a result of the warrant at premises on New Cleveland Street, they reportedly found a cannabis grow. This had a street value of £405,000. Two men have since been charged. One is Gjergj Biba, aged 32, of Coundon Road in Coventry.
Mystery over withdrawal of new A5 McDonald's drive-thru plan

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Mystery surrounds why plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru with outdoor seating on the A5 has been withdrawn. It was due to be built on what is currently the Carhouse Limited site on Watling Street in Dordon. The initial plans were first revealed in the summer of last year. Then further proposals were submitted to North Warwickshire Borough Council.
Man named and charged after alleged Bedworth Civic Hall assault

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

A man has been charged after an alleged assault at the Civic Hall in Bedworth. Warwickshire Police has confirmed that Sam Margrave, aged 42 of Leyland Road, Nuneaton, has been charged in connection with an alleged incident at the High Street venue. He has been charged, via postal requisition, with one count of assault by beating. This follows an alleged assault at the Bedworth Civic Hall on December 20 last year.
Police statement over presence in Nuneaton Aldi car park

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Police have confirmed why officers were spotted on the car park of an Aldi supermarket in Nuneaton. Passers-by spotted a patrol car parked on Kingswood Road on Sunday (April 13). There was another near to the entrance of the Aldi store. Shoppers had stopped to see what was going on. One contacted CoventryLive to find out why the police were called to the store. We got in touch with Warwickshire Police and a spokesperson explained that they were attending an emergency - not a crime.
Car flipped onto its roof as 'blue lights everywhere' on Coventry road

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Emergency services raced to a car flipped onto its roof on a Coventry road. Reports on social media said there were 'blue lights everywhere' on Burnaby Road earlier this morning (April 15). West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has confirmed to CoventryLive they received 999 calls to report an Road Traffic Collision (RTC) involving one car on Burnaby Road in Coventry at 5.45am. An ambulance and paramedic officer were sent to the scene.
Met Office issues UK yellow heavy rain warning - Coventry's latest forecast

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain for parts of the UK. It comes into force today (April 15) and covers southwest England, the northwest of England and parts of Wales. While the heavy rain warning does not cover the Coventry and Warwickshire area, rain will likely appear over the coming 48 hours. This is in stark contrast to the glorious sun-soaked start to April.
Van filled with scrambler bikes seized as police give 'clear message'

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Police seized a van with scrambler bikes inside during a patrol to crack down on antisocial riders. Offices were carrying out patrols across North Warwickshire in areas known for antisocial behaviour involving off-road vehicles. They clocked a van and its occupants close to what has been described as a 'hotspot area'. "The riders made off on scrambler bikes upon sighting officers, abandoning a van containing quad bikes," the Atherstone team said.
Helicopter scrambled in 'dangerous' Warwickshire chase after car 'rammed police vehicle'

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

A police helicopter was scrambled in a chase after a car 'rammed a police vehicle'. Warwickshire Operational Patrol Unit (OPU) officers say they were involved in a 'lengthy pursuit' late last night (April 14). They clocked the car that they believed had been stolen from Leamington. "After a lengthy pursuit around the Leamington and Warwick areas the vehicle’s tyres were successfully stung, the suspect continued to drive on deflated tyres, ramming a police vehicle" the team said.
Reason why just one Nuneaton car park will be free on VE Day 80

1 week ago | coventrytelegraph.net | Claire Harrison

Council officials have explained why just one car park in Nuneaton town centre will be free on VE Day 80. CoventryLive reported that people can park for free in the Harefield Road multi-storey car park all day on Thursday, May 8. This is to coincide with events being held in the town centre throughout the day to celebrate the 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. There is an event taking place in Bedworth too, a Freedom of the Borough parade through the town centre.