Shehnaz Khan

Royal Leamington Spa, West Midlands

Journalist and Writer at Freelance

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First VLR route in Coventry could be running by 2027 - councillor

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Shehnaz Khan |Simon Gilbert

Image caption, Councillor Jim O'Boyle said VLR was a "cost-effective" alternative to other transportThe first Very Light Rail (VLR) route in Coventry could be running by 2027, a councillor has said. A 220m (725ft) trial track of the new technology welcomed its first members of the public for a special test ride on Queen Victoria Road in the city centre on Thursday.
Leamington Spa shop closed down over illicit vape sale concerns

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Shop closed down over illicit vape salesShehnaz KhanGoogleA full closure order was served on Mars Mini Market on Clemens Street A convenience store has been forced to shut down after concerns around the sale of "illicit" vapes and tobacco and child exploitation. A full closure order was served on Mars Mini Market, on Clemens Street, Leamington Spa, after the application was granted at Coventry Magistrates' Court on 30 May, Warwick District Council said.
Tribute to much-loved father who died at Draycote Water reservoir

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Tribute to much-loved father after reservoir fallShehnaz KhanWarwickshire PoliceChristopher Packer, 54, was reported missing on Thursday afternoon after falling into Draycote WaterA "much-loved father" who died after a boat capsized in a reservoir "brought happiness" to everyone he met, his wife has said. Christopher Packer, 54, has been named by police as the man who fell into the water with his teenage son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon.
Road reopens after man hurt in lorry and van crash

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Andrew Dawkins |Shehnaz Khan

Traffic was held following the early hours crash on the A46 [Warwickshire Police]A section of the A46 in Warwickshire has reopened after it was closed for several hours following a serious crash between a lorry and a van. In an update at about 13:00 BST, National Highways said the road southbound between the A45 for Coventry and the A452 Kenilworth had reopened.
Road reopens after man hurt in lorry and van crash

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Dawkins |Shehnaz Khan

A section of the A46 in Warwickshire has reopened after it was closed for several hours following a serious crash between a lorry and a van. In an update at about 13:00 BST, National Highways said the road southbound between the A45 for Coventry and the A452 Kenilworth had reopened. A man in his 20s, a passenger in the van, was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries, not believed to be life-threatening, Warwickshire Police said.
Works starts on new Coventry £2.3m school sports hall

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Works starts on new £2.3m school sports hallShehnaz KhanCoventry City CouncilConstruction of the £2.3m facility is set to be completed by late 2025Work has begun on a new £2.3m four-court sports hall at a secondary school. The stand-alone sports area at Lyng Hall School on Blackberry Lane, Coventry, will include four badminton-sized courts as well as a weights room, a fitness suite and changing rooms.
Views sought on plans to pedestrianise Leamington Spa's Parade

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Views sought on plans to pedestrianise high streetShehnaz KhanLeamington Transformation BoardAn eight-week consultation exercise on plans to transform the Parade is open until 28 JulyResidents and businesses are being asked for their views on the potential pedestrianisation of the Parade in Leamington Spa. The Leamington Transformation Board, made up of representatives from local authorities, launched an eight-week consultation exercise on the plans on Monday.
Coventry woman singing in BGT final in memory of sub-postmistress mum

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Woman singing for postmistress mum in BGT finalShehnaz KhanGemma EllisonGemma Ellison will be performing in the Hear Our Voice choir on behalf of her mum, Janet BradburyA singer who is part of a choir performing in the final of ITV's Britain's Got Talent this weekend said she would be singing in memory of her late mum, who was a sub-postmistress. Gemma Ellison, from Coventry, is part of the 40-strong Hear Our Voice choir, which is made of up of people affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Men who saved family from submerged car in Nuneaton get award

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Men who rescued family from submerged car get awardShehnaz KhanWarwickshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNeil Gill and Steve Elston rescued two children and one adult from the car on 5 MarchTwo men who "saved the lives" of a family from a submerged car have been recognised for their bravery. Neil Gill and Steve Elston were honoured for their "extraordinary bravery and decisive actions" after rescuing one adult and two young children in Nuneaton on 5 March, the council said.
Bedworth man jailed over indecent images of children

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shehnaz Khan

Man jailed over indecent images of childrenShehnaz KhanWarwickshire PoliceDavid Seccull, 68, was sentenced to three years and two months in prisonA man who police said was a "managed" sex offender has been jailed after indecent images of children were found on his devices. At Warwick Crown Court, David Seccull, 68, pleaded guilty to making and distributing category A, B and C images, possession of prohibited images and possession of extreme images.