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Since its launch in 2002, The Coventry Observer has become the best read weekly newspaper. Available FREE from supermarkets in the city every Friday.

See here for stockists - https://coventryobserver.co.uk/stockists/ The Coventry Observer brings you the latest news, sport and entertainment headlines from within and around the Coventry area. We have a guaranteed weekly distribution of more than twice as many copies as an average issue of the Coventry Telegraph. To advertise call : 02476 011 777

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17/06/2026

RUGBY UNION - Warwickshire's RFU Council member resigns from role over discriminatory post

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby-union-warwickshires-rfu-council-member-resigns-from-role-over-discriminatory-post/

WARWICKSHIRES representative on the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council, Matt Smith, has resigned from his role.

17/06/2026

BBC to Cut 550 Jobs as New Director-General Launches Major Overhaul - NATIONAL NEWS

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/bbc-to-cut-550-jobs-as-new-director-general-launches-major-overhaul-national-news-62276/

The BBC is set to cut 550 jobs and close a number of programmes as part of a major cost-saving drive launched by its new director-general, Matt Brittin.

17/06/2026

Ruth Hereford, chair of the city’s Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, received the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Muscular Dystrophy UK Stronger Together Awards.

Ruth Hereford, chair of the city’s Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, received the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Muscular Dystrophy UK Stronger Together Awards

17/06/2026

Thousands of England Fans Descend on Dallas as Three Lions Begin World Cup Quest - NATIONAL NEWS

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/thousands-of-england-fans-descend-on-dallas-as-three-lions-begin-world-cup-quest-national-news-62275/

Englands long-awaited 2026 World Cup campaign finally gets under way on Wednesday as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas, six days after the tournament.

17/06/2026

Starmer Offers Burnham ‘Big Role’ As Labour Leadership Pressure Intensifies Ahead Of Makerfield Vote - NATIONAL NEWS

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/starmer-offers-burnham-big-role-as-labour-leadership-pressure-intensifies-ahead-of-makerfield-vote-national-news-62273/

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested Andy Burnham could be handed a major role in Government if the Greater Manchester Mayor wins Thursdays crucial Makerfield by-ele

17/06/2026

FOOTBALL - Alan Smith believes Carl Rushworth has found his permanent home at Coventry City

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/sport/football-alan-smith-believes-carl-rushworth-has-found-his-permanent-home-at-coventry-city/

FORMER Arsenal and England striker Alan Smith believes goalkeeper Carl Rushworth may have found his permanent home at Coventry City.

17/06/2026

The city is hosting five days of events and activities to mark Windrush Day and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city.

The city is hosting five days of events and activities to mark Windrush Day and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city

16/06/2026

Disability Benefit Claims Reach Record High as Mental Health Cases Rise - NATIONAL NEWS

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/disability-benefit-claims-reach-record-high-as-mental-health-cases-rise-national-news-62259/

The number of people receiving Britains main disability benefit has passed four million for the first time, according to new government figures.

16/06/2026

Peacock Butterfly Crowned Britain's Favourite Fluttering Visitor

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/peacock-butterfly-crowned-britains-favourite-fluttering-visitor-62257/

The striking Peacock butterfly has been named Britains favourite butterfly after coming top in a nationwide public vote organised by the charity Butterfly Cons

16/06/2026

Record-breaking number take to the course for Two Castles Run

https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/record-breaking-number-take-to-the-course-for-two-castles-run-62235/

A total of 5,220 finishers completed the 10k course between Warwick and Kenilworth castles on Sunday – the biggest number in the event’s history.

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