Dan Sambell

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Producer, Reporter and Presenter at BBC CWR

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'Hairdressing is in crisis', as three Warwickshire salons close

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Sambell |Charlotte Benton

Image caption, Anne and Martin Cole have owned Klinkers hair salon in Rugby since 1980"As an industry, hairdressing is in a very difficult situation, it's in crisis."Anne Cole and her husband Martin should know - they have owned Klickers hair salon in Rugby since 1980. But because of this crisis, the pair will turn off the hair dryer for one final time on Saturday after deciding to close their Regent Street salon, with the "economic situation" forcing them out.
'Hairdressing is in crisis', as three Warwickshire salons close

2 months ago | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

'Hairdressing is in crisis, it's a dying art'BBCAnne and Martin Cole have owned Klinkers hair salon in Rugby since 1980"As an industry, hairdressing is in a very difficult situation, it's in crisis."Anne Cole and her husband Martin should know - they have owned Klickers hair salon in Rugby since 1980. But because of this crisis, the pair will turn off the hair dryer for one final time on Saturday after deciding to close their Regent Street salon, with the "economic situation" forcing them out.
Parents of boy killed in crash to meet ambassador

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Charlotte Benton |Dan Sambell

The parents of a boy who died in a hit and run say there is "light at the end of the tunnel" as they prepare for a meeting to discuss the extradition of a man suspected of killing him. Keaton Slater, 12, died after being hit by a black BMW in Coventry on 14 June last year. Police believe Dolars Aleksanders, 21, who is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, is in Latvia.
Coventry artist redesigns city's coat of arms from recycled glass

2 months ago | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

Coat of arms mosaic created from old glass bottlesCharlotte BentonBBCScott Duffin has designed his own version of the Coventry's coat of arms from shards of glassA Coventry artist has redesigned the city's coat of arms using shards of old glass bottles. Scott Duffin used about 6,000 shards of recycled materials to create his own mosaic version of the historic coat.
Kenilworth's bright yellow road makeover dubbed 'custard corner'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

Josh SandifordBBC News, West MidlandsA bright yellow public space has been ridiculed by social media users, who have branded it "custard corner". The section of Station Road in Kenilworth attracted the unusual name after it was painted the striking colour. It has been closed to motorists since the Covid-19 pandemic and was permanently pedestrianised in 2023.
Area's yellow makeover dubbed 'custard corner'

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Dan Sambell |Josh Sandiford

A bright yellow public space has been ridiculed by social media users, who have branded it "custard corner". The section of Station Road in Kenilworth attracted the unusual name after it was painted the striking colour. It has been closed to motorists since the Covid-19 pandemic and was permanently pedestrianised in 2023. A spokesperson for Warwickshire County Council said the work was carried out to "renew and refresh" its old surface, with yellow chosen as the most cost-effective option.
Bedworth school excited to welcome free daily breakfast club

2 months ago | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

School among first in free breakfast club roll outCharlotte BentonGetty ImagesThe free daily breakfast will be rolled out across 750 schools from April"After a piece of toast or a bagel, it really enables them to access the learning and start to socialise; it's like a lightbulb," says a headteacher about a new breakfast club.
Coventry drone trial aims to speed up radioactive drug travel

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

Drone trial takes off to deliver radioactive drugDan SambellBBCDr Lisa Rowley says the Orca will allow hospitals to send and receive treatments with a short lifespanTrials have been taking place to see if radioactive medicine can be delivered to hospitals by drone. Coventry-based drone company Skyfarer has teamed up with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Viking Drone Packaging to build the unmanned aerial vehicle.
Nerves ahead of start of centuries-old ball game

Mar 4, 2025 | aol.com | Dan Sambell |Shyamantha Asokan

A woman picked to start a traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game which dates to the 12th Century said it was "amazing" to be chosen for the role. Chantelle Chetwynd will begin the annual Atherstone Ball Game on Tuesday and hundreds of people will then grapple in the Warwickshire town's streets for the heavy ball. Whoever still has the ball in their possession after two hours is crowned the winner.
Shrove Tuesday's Atherstone Ball Game to be started by ex-football captain

Mar 4, 2025 | bbc.com | Dan Sambell

Nerves ahead of start of centuries-old ball game Shyamantha AsokanBBCChantelle Chetwynd said she was nervous but excited to be chosen to start this year's ball gameA woman picked to start a traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game which dates to the 12th Century said it was "amazing" to be chosen for the role. Chantelle Chetwynd will begin the annual Atherstone Ball Game on Tuesday and hundreds of people will then grapple in the Warwickshire town's streets for the heavy ball.