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From a naked rider to icon of resistance, the legend of Lady Godiva lives on

Lady Godiva – an icon of protest, myth and sensual defiance – has galloped through centuries of our cultural imagination. She is most widely known for the legend of her naked horse ride, in which she supposedly rode through the city of Coventry, England, in nothing but her cascading hair.

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Coventry council to review Palantir contract after protests about IDF link

Unions and workers oppose £500,000-a-year deal with firm that also provides technology to Israeli military

The Guardian - UK

Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services

Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’

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Five people charged in investigation into deaths of two men seven years ago

The disappearance of Johnny Robbins, 33, in March 2018 is believed to be linked to the murder of Daniel Shaw, 28, who was found dead four days later.

Evening Standard

Corbyn calls for ‘redistribution of wealth and power’ as he launches new party

The new party is a joint venture with Coventry MP Zarah Sultana, who resigned her Labour membership in 2025.

Evening Standard

Family pay tribute to ‘caring’ 78-year-old killed when car crashed into house

Barbara Howard died in hospital after a Jaguar collided with a van and then struck her home in Coventry.

Evening Standard

Digested week: Tutting Trump and Maga fans send each other to Coventry

Accusers in rolling ‘Epstein files’ revelations could do worse than take a lesson from departing parish priest

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Coroner raises concerns about police firearms training after man fatally shot

Sean Fitzgerald was shot in the chest by an armed officer in Coventry in 2019.

The Independent UK

Body found in woods confirmed as that of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson

West Midlands Police said the body has been formally identified and are continuing to appeal for information about the 34-year-old’s alleged murder.

Evening Standard

Charity prepares legal challenge after NHS board pauses ADHD referrals for over-25s

ADHD UK says over-25s wanting assessment with Coventry and Warwickshire board have no choice but to pay privately

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog opens probe into ex-MP Geoffrey Robinson over spending rules

The probe by Ipsa relates to whether the former MP for Coventry North West breached spending on accommodation, office costs and staffing costs.

Evening Standard

Man appears in court charged with murder of missing Reanne Coulson

Mohammed Durnion was remanded in custody at Coventry Magistrates’ Court.

Evening Standard

‘I just want my baby back’: Mother issues heartfelt plea for missing daughter

Reanne Coulson was last seen in Raglan Street when she was captured on CCTV visiting a food bank in May

The Independent UK

Police believe missing woman dead as woods searched and third arrest made

Reanne Coulson, 34, has been missing from Coventry since May 21 and her family have pleaded for information about her whereabouts.

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The Independent UK

Police searching woods say they believe woman missing for over a month is dead

Reanne Coulson was a sex worker and lived a ‘chaotic life’, her twin sister told the media

The Independent UK

Second man held over disappearance of 34-year-old woman

A 42-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of murdering Reanne Coulson.

Evening Standard

Family in direct plea to missing woman after man arrested on suspicion of murder

Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact on her birthday.

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Youth accused of killing Leo Ross told his trial will not take place next week

Coventry Crown Court heard the 15-year-old, who cannot be named, is now likely to face a jury in February next year.

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Car rampage killer was on bail from immigration detention centre, court told

Albanian national Emiljano Kasaj was suffering from severe mental illness when he deliberately used his Mercedes to kill a pedestrian and a cyclist.

The Guardian - UK

‘Cleaner, greener and absolute reliability’: trams make UK comeback

Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boost

The Independent UK

Why the UK loves Dippy the Dinosaur so much

Dippy is currently on tour around the UK, with Coventry as its latest stop

The Conversation

Why Dippy the dinosaur remains beloved, 120 years after arriving at the Natural History Museum

Dippy – a complete cast of a diplodocus skeleton – is Britain’s most famous dinosaur. It has resided at the Natural History Museum in London since 1905 and is now on show in Coventry where it is “dinosaur-in-residence” at the Herbert Art Gallery Museum.

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Viktor Gyokeres transfer bombshell emerges following Arsenal talks and Manchester United links

Swedish international Viktor Gyokeres has found sensational form since moving to Sporting from Coventry City in 2023...but there's more to life than just football

The Guardian - UK

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Other lives: First director of social services in Coventry who became chief executive of the National Children’s Home

The Independent UK

Police officer who fatally shot unarmed man may face misconduct proceedings

Sean Fitzgerald, 31, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest after leaving a property in Coventry on January 4 2019.

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