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Coventry Telegraph

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Latest DWP benefit cuts set to push over 250,000 people into poverty - Have your say

Latest DWP benefit cuts set to push over 250,000 people into poverty - Have your say

The Department for Work and Pensions have announced further benefit cuts, which are likely to plunge an estimated 250,000 people - including 50,000...

29.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Latest DWP benefit cuts set to push over 250,000 people into poverty - Have your say

Latest DWP benefit cuts set to push over 250,000 people into poverty - Have your say

Rachel Reeves has unveiled additional benefit reductions following the spending watchdog's assertion that her reforms would yield less savings...

28.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Coventry city centre 'a ghost town' at night as plans revealed to improve safety

Coventry city centre 'a ghost town' at night as plans revealed to improve safety

More than 200 people told the council they do not make regular trips into the city centre at night because they "don't feel safe"

26.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Locals plead 'leave the fields alone' as council will not fight solar farm appeal

Locals plead 'leave the fields alone' as council will not fight solar farm appeal

Residents say they have lost trust in the council following confirmation that it will not contest an appeal against a major solar farm development it...

21.03.2025 3

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

'Leave the trees alone!' say protestors as cycle lane destruction begins

'Leave the trees alone!' say protestors as cycle lane destruction begins

The two-way cycle track on Clifford Bridge Road has become a battleground between council chiefs and locals over the loss of trees and safety concerns

19.03.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Demolition planned for Gateshead flyover that has 'been unsafe for decades'

Demolition planned for Gateshead flyover that has 'been unsafe for decades'

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18.03.2025 4

Chronicle Live

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How has Coventry shopping and hospitality changed since the pandemic?

How has Coventry shopping and hospitality changed since the pandemic?

The first national lockdown was just around the corner as the first deaths were announced in March 2020 - and it would leave retailers and hospitality...

17.03.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

29 storey 'fancy glittering skyscraper' planned as calls are made for 'affordable housing'

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15.03.2025 5

Chronicle Live

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What are your memories of Covid lockdown? Have your say

Boris Johnson's televised address on 23rd March 2020 sent the nation into a state of shock - and the events of the first half of 2020 have changed how...

07.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Should Donald Trump apologise to Ukraine? Have your say

Donald Trump has ordered a stop to all military aid for Ukraine after a tense spat at the White House with Volodymyr Zelensky - but should he say...

06.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

What are your memories of Covid lockdown? Have your say

Nearly five years have elapsed since the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson took to television to inform the country that it would be entering a...

06.03.2025 8

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Should Donald Trump apologise to Ukraine? Have your say

Donald Trump has halted all military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US...

05.03.2025 3

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Newcastle locals plead 'lower city parking fees' as 'cash grab' parking permits planned

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05.03.2025 5

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UK's biggest family music festival dubbed a "big deal for Coventry" faces financial review

Councillors in Coventry have called for a "review" of the city's annual Godiva festival after they said it needed to cover its own costs

04.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Have you had trouble accessing your GP? Have your say

The British Medical Association and the Government agreed the changes on Thursday, which will see an extra £889 million in funding for 2025 to 2026,...

04.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

More than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care - Have your say

The Government has announced that it will provide an additional 700,000 dental appointments, but leading dentists said this would only cater to a...

04.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

More than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care - Have your say

Over two million people are struggling to find an NHS dental appointment, raising the alarm that some individuals may turn to drastic and archaic...

02.03.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Major car tax changes coming from April - Have your say

The revisions to the UK's car tax system are set to come into force from April this year, and could result in significantly higher charges for certain...

01.03.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Have you had trouble accessing your GP? Have your say

GPs across England have agreed to new contract changes designed to "bring back the family doctor" and eliminate the "8am scramble" for appointments,...

01.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Major car tax changes coming from April - Have your say

Major changes to the UK's car tax system are due to come into effect in just a few weeks, potentially leading to much higher charges for certain...

27.02.2025 40

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

'Accident waiting to happen' fear as busy road set to get cycle upgrades

Fears have been voiced that proposed upgrades to cycling and walking routes along Madingley Road in Cambridge could create an "accident waiting to...

26.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

'What about our roads?' as £6.5 million award set to boost cycling routes

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to benefit from a £6.5 million investment aimed at enhancing routes for walking, wheeling, and cycling. The...

23.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Do you agree with Sadiq Khan that Brexit was a 'mistake'? Have your say

Contrary to the current Labour government's repeated rejections of the idea of reviving UK-EU relations under Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor...

22.02.2025 9

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Demand for school holidays to be made shorter

Sir Martyn Oliver, who is the head of the education watchdog, has suggested that the UK should consider cutting the six-week summer holiday as...

20.02.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'It's madness' as plan to close public toilets outrages locals

Plans to close public toilets throughout Cambridge as part of austerity measures have been met with criticism from locals and Cambridgeshire Live...

20.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Should the UK send troops to Ukraine? Have your say

Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to send British troops to Ukraine in a peacekeeping role if a deal is reached. Have your say in our...

19.02.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Should school summer holidays be shorter? Have your say

As the school half-term break commences, Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's chief, has ignited debate by proposing a re-evaluation of the lengthy summer...

19.02.2025 5

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Drivers "deserve to be safe" as Go North East bus strike set to go ahead over safety issues

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19.02.2025 10

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Should the UK send troops to Ukraine? Have your say

Keir Starmer has declared he's "ready and willing" to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission should an agreement be...

18.02.2025 4

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Tourism worries as council plans toilet cuts and higher parking charges

Cambridge locals may face the closure of certain city-centre public toilets and increased charges for swimming and parking, pending approval of...

18.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

'Where is this money going?' Questions as Council confirms overspend

Coventry City Council has confirmed an overspend on last year's Godiva festival - and said rising costs and lack of income are to blame

17.02.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Should the free bus pass age be dropped to 60 in England? Have your say

A petition urging the Government to change the rules on free bus passes in England has hit the 10,000-signature threshold, meaning a response is...

17.02.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'Just get used to it' as Mill Road bridge restrictions continue

Cambridge traders have voiced their concerns over the challenges they're facing due to the new restrictions on motorists at Mill Road bridge....

17.02.2025 20

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

New A10 bridge deemed 'total waste of money' as work starts this month

Construction is set to commence this month on a new bridge spanning the A10, designed to facilitate pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. The...

16.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

"Daylight robbery" as residents in social housing block face £1,000 bill rise

Landlord Citizen has issued a new tenancy agreement and service charges at the Nauls Mill House block - but people living in the 130-flat block in...

15.02.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Should the free bus pass age be dropped to 60 in England? Have your say

The government has addressed a petition that calls for the age at which people in England can get a free bus pass to be lowered to 60, matching the...

15.02.2025 5

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

"It's about time" new speed cameras welcomed on six major Coventry roads

Cameras are being rolled out across Coventry and are being installed in Coundon, Aldermans Green and Holbrooks

14.02.2025 30

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'We don't pay for this' - livid reaction as Birmingham bin strikes ramp up

Birmingham Live readers and residents across Birmingham are outraged to be told that their recycling collection services have been suspended due to...

10.02.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

Everyone saying the same thing about mystery plan for new Birmingham tunnel

Tom Wagner, the chairman of Birmingham City FC, has unveiled an ambitious vision to construct an underground tunnel linking New Street station with...

10.02.2025 6

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

'Paying more and getting less' anger as Brummies face 7.5% council tax hike

As the Birmingham budget is finally unveiled, residents and organisations across the city are now able to see the full extent of how the city...

09.02.2025 6

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

"Get the bus!" Parents told as Coventry schools clampdown sees warnings and fines

Since September 2024, around 3,500 warning notices have been issued to drivers who breach the city's School Street trial in Coventry

07.02.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Aston Villa transfer activity prompts mixed views amid shock Jhon Duran Saudi exit

Aston Villa's president of football operations, Monchi, has admitted that the offer for Jhon Duran was too substantial to turn down, paving the...

03.02.2025 6

Birmingham Mail Sport

Claire Elliott

'What’s happened since we left' - has Brexit changed the UK

The UK officially left the European Union at 11pm on 31 January 2020 after more than three years of negotiations - here's what our readers think about...

02.02.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

The great Brexit debate - five years on are we better for leaving?

It's been nearly five years since the UK said goodbye to the European Union, and within these nine years, the world has suffered a pandemic,...

01.02.2025 8

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

'Leave the Memorial Park alone!' Petition urges council to axe new parking charges

The Labour-led council says the move would save £150,000 a year and new fees would be the same as at Coombe Abbey country park. But nearly 1,500...

31.01.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

Readers debate whether Brexit has changed the UK for the better

The UK is set to mark almost five years since its departure from the European Union. The anniversary comes against the backdrop of a dramatically...

31.01.2025 5

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

Are you happy with the proposed changes to your driving licence? Have your say

The Government has unveiled plans to introduce digital driving licences this year, with the new licences stored in a forthcoming GOV.UK app on...

28.01.2025 30

Cambridge News

Claire Elliott

'Better plan' as private Coventry hospital proposal launches

Developers have launched a second bid to turn the empty offices in Walsgrave Triangle into a private hospital, with NHS ophthalmology and podiatry...

26.01.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'No excuse' for demolition as petition launched to restore Coventry buildings

The building in a conservation area on Earlsdon Street was demolished on Christmas Day, with the council issuing a stop notice for any further works...

25.01.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott

'We don't want it!' fury as controversial Coventry cycleway is set to go ahead

The two-way lane on Clifford Bridge Road was signed off by Cabinet Member Patricia Hetherton at a meeting last month following three redesigns over...

25.01.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

Claire Elliott