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3 weeks ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Jaspreet Kaur
NewsMotorists nearly collided with emergency vehicles responding to incidents this morning (June 1)Police had closed the A46 (Image: OPU Warwickshire)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsAppPolice have slammed drivers who drove the 'wrong way' up the A46 as they responded to multiple crashes today (June 1).
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1 month ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Jaspreet Kaur
Police have arrested two people wanted for illegal entry into the UK. Officers swooped on a Volkswagen Passat on the A46. Cops intercepted the VW near Stoneleigh on Thursday, May 15. Both the driver and passenger were wanted for entering the UK illegally, OPU Warwickshire said on Facebook. Checks found that the VW driver was also uninsured. Officers arrested both individuals and took them to Leamington Spa for questioning.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
A teenage boy with a 'cavalier' attitude to driving killed three friends in a crash in Warwickshire. Judge Andrew Lockhart KC told Edward Spencer that his driving had caused 'carnage' and his cavalier attitude had caused the death of three young teenagers. Spencer, who is now 19, had only passed his test six weeks before the fatal smash on B4035 Campden Road near Shipston in April 2023.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Police have closed down a troubled property in Leamington Spa. It had been blighted by antisocial behaviour and was reportedly being used for drug dealing. PC Martin, from Leamington Police, closed the property on St Paul's Square on Friday (April 25). Residents had complained of antisocial behaviour, drug use and drug dealing. Officers applied to Warwick Crown Court to have the property closed down for a three-month period. Anyone found entering the premises has been warned they could be jailed.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Sportsman Chris Wakelin has shared his joy at making the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. He stormed to victory in a nail-biting clash with Mark Allen on Friday (April 25). Wakelin, from Rugby, Warwickshire, faced off with Allen, who trailed 10-2 after losing the opening four frames of the morning. He then produced a moment of perfection in the first frame of the evening with an 'incredible' 147.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Travellers have pitched up at a former Coventry Sainsbury's. Caravans were seen parked on Austin Drive in Courthouse Green today (April 27). Fencing has been erected around the 72,000-square-foot site, which has remained empty since Sainsbury's closed in February 2023. Bosses said the major chain was 'no longer viable' with Lidl, Aldi, and Tesco Extra within 2km of Austin Drive. Around eight caravans were seen parked on the privately owned land this morning (April 27).
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Police have launched an investigation after a teenage boy was robbed in Leamington Spa. He was reportedly targeted by a balaclava-clad man in Sydenham. Officers received reports of a robbery near Sydenham Drive at around 4pm on Saturday, April 19. A 13-year-old boy had his bicycle stolen, Leamington Police said. Cops are yet to find the person responsible, who was believed to be wearing a balaclava and gloves.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Police have launched an investigation after a burnt-out car was found in Coventry. Officers made the discovery on Dogberry Close in Willenhall. Officers were called to reports that a Ford Focus had been torched on Saturday (April 19). It was found near the Alan Higgs Centre. Crews reportedly recovered the Focus on Wednesday (April 23). Enquiries into what sparked the blaze are now being conducted, West Midlands Police said.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
A Coventry family whose dad died from an asbestos-related illness have remembered him for being committed to 'helping people where he could.' Thomas Perry was well-loved in the city and had worked at General Electric Company. In 1961, Thomas, known as Tom, joined General Electric Company (GEC) as a Boiler Stoker. He remained with the firm on and off until 1970 and also worked for Associated Electrical Industries Ltd (AEI) from 1963 to 1969.
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2 months ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Jaspreet Kaur
Residents are being invited to a fun-filled party in Coventry to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It will be held on Broadgate in May. Thursday, May 8, will mark 80 years to the day Germany surrendered to the Allies, signalling the end of the Second World War in Europe. Parties are being held across the UK, with Coventrians encouraged to join in on Broadgate. Coventry City Council said the family-friendly party is free to attend and will begin at 7pm.
