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Go-ahead of new technical colleges in West Midlands May 29 2012

Fifteen new University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which includes institutions based in Warwick and Coventry, are to open within two years.Read

Why 'earn while you learn' was perfect for Sheridan Donovan May 18 2012

Sheridan Donavan was unsure of what to do when she left school and, attracted to Henley College Coventry’s “earn while you learn” apprenticeship programme, she decided to do a Business Administration apprenticeship. Sheriden works at Specsavers in Coventry and says she couldn’t have done it without the support she received from the college.Read

Resounding no to elected mayors in Coventry as doubts cast in Birmingham May 04 2012

Voters have given a resounding no to elected mayors in Coventry – and doubts have been cast over a likely change in Birmingham.Read

Two men from Coventry among seven arrested by counter-terrorism police May 01 2012

Seven people were arrested, including in Coventry, on suspicion of funding terrorism, Scotland Yard said.Read

How Romans trained horses at Baginton Apr 27 2012

Chris Upton examines the Lunt Roman Fort near Coventry - and discovers a unique feature.Read

Thug who terrorised Bromsgrove mobile home site forced to pay back £750k Apr 12 2012

A ruthless gang leader who terrorised tenants at two West Midlands mobile home sites has been forced to pay back £750,000 to his victims.Read

Lindsay Hawker's family relieved after killer's appeal is rejected Apr 11 2012

The family of murdered Midland teacher Lindsay Hawker have spoken of their relief after a Japanese court rejected an appeal by her killer.Read

West Midlands cities lead league in new carbon reduction report Mar 28 2012

A new report has found the Midlands is leading the way in cutting carbon emissions, with Coventry and Wolverhampton topping a league of carbon-cutting cities.Read