Will Jefford

Daventry

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Three to face charges over Wellesbourne man's death after crash

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Three to face charges over man's death after crashWill JeffordFamilyDaniel Livingstone, 20, died on Christmas Day 2023 after he was hit by a car 11 days prior Three people will be charged after a man died from injuries when he was hit by a car, police said. Daniel Livingstone, 20, was struck by the vehicle and carried on its roof on Bridge Street, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, at about 21:30 GMT on 14 December 2023.
Three to face charges over man's death after crash

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Will Jefford

Daniel Livingstone, 20, died on Christmas Day 2023 after he was hit by a car 11 days prior [Family]Three people will be charged after a man died from injuries when he was hit by a car, police said. Daniel Livingstone, 20, was struck by the vehicle and carried on its roof on Bridge Street, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, at about 21:30 GMT on 14 December 2023. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he died 11 days later on Christmas Day.
Bedworth darts academy members triple due to 'Littler effect'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Darts club members triple due to 'Littler effect'Will JeffordBBCBobbi Jones (left) runs Bedworth Darts Academy for young aspiring playersA darts club launched to help children improve their throwing has seen its membership triple since Christmas, and puts the success down to superstar Luke Littler making the sport "cool". Professional player David Pallett and his partner Bobbi Jones first set up Bedworth Darts Academy in June 2024.
Police dog finds man in wheelie bin after cannabis raids

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Police dog finds man in bin after cannabis raidsWill JeffordWest Midlands PolicePolice dog Zade found a man hiding in a bin in CoventryA police dog tracked a suspect who had hidden in a wheelie bin after more than 400 cannabis plants were seized by officers. West Midlands Police said their organised crime team carried out three warrants in Coventry on Wednesday. Officers forced their way into two homes in Dunster Place and one in Three Spires Avenue before arresting four people.
Police dog finds man in bin after cannabis raids

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Will Jefford

A police dog tracked a suspect who had hidden in a wheelie bin after more than 400 cannabis plants were seized by officers. West Midlands Police said their organised crime team carried out three warrants in Coventry on Wednesday. Officers forced their way into two homes in Dunster Place and one in Three Spires Avenue before arresting four people. Detectives said four men have since been charged with the production of cannabis.
Jordan a loyal supporter, says ex-Sky Blues chair

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Vic Minett |Will Jefford

Former Coventry City chairman Bryan Richardson has said his friend Eddie Jordan, who has died aged 76, jokingly called him a "mug" when he asked him to invest in the club. The Formula One legend, who had aggressive prostate cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday morning. Mr Richardson, who was the chairman of the Sky Blues from 1993 until 2002, was good friends with the former racing boss, and took him to his first Coventry City game.
Cause of fatal Bedworth fire probed after woman's death

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Cause of fatal fire probed after woman's deathWill JeffordGoogleThe woman was found inside the home on Whitburn Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire Police saidAn investigation has been launched after a woman died in a house fire in Warwickshire. Experts are looking into the cause of the blaze which started in a semi-detached house in Whitburn Road, Bedworth, just before 12:10 GMT on Monday. Warwickshire Police confirmed the women, who was found inside the home, died at the scene.
Coventry restaurant Chef Wang fined after hygiene inspection

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

'Filthy' restaurant fined after hygiene inspectionCoventry City CouncilInspectors initially found the restaurant in Coventry needed "major improvements"A restaurant found to be "filthy" throughout has been ordered to pay more than £3,400 in costs. Coventry City Council food and safety inspectors found the cleaning at Chef Wang in Torrington Avenue, Coventry, was "well below standards" during a review in June 2023.
Godiva Festival ticket prices frozen for 2025

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Godiva Festival ticket prices frozen for 2025Will JeffordGodiva FestivalTickets for the festival will go on sale on March 31Ticket prices for the Godiva Festival have been frozen for the 2025 event, organisers have announced. The popular festival will welcome music lovers back to the War Memorial Park in Coventry on 4-6 July.
Woman hit by masked man in attempted robbery in Coventry woods

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Jefford

Woman hit in face by masked man in woodlandGoogleThe attack took place in woodland off Jardine Crescent in CoventryA woman was hit in the face by a masked man during an attempted robbery in a woodland. West Midlands Police said she was attacked while walking in woods off Jardine Crescent in Coventry shortly after 11:00 GMT on 27 February. Detectives said the woman was approached by a man, wearing a balaclava, who asked her for money. He hit her in the face before running away.