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Love Music Hate Racism: why bands are once again rocking against racism

Love Music Hate Racism: why bands are once again rocking against racism

The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry.

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Pegasus Bridge Café family to toast D-Day liberators

Pegasus Bridge Café family to toast D-Day liberators

Arlette Gondree recalls the part played by her family in the success of the D-Day operation.

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The British Asians who stood with striking miners

The British Asians who stood with striking miners

How young Asian people took on racism 40 years ago while showing solidarity with striking workers.

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'I can remember photographing Kylie but not what I did this morning'

'I can remember photographing Kylie but not what I did this morning'

Photographer Jason Scott Tilley is using his archive to help with memories following a dementia diagnosis.

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Coventry photographer's archive saved from a skip catalogued by volunteers

Coventry photographer's archive saved from a skip catalogued by volunteers

Volunteers are working to identify people and places from the archive of photographer Arthur Cooper.

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Black Myth: Wukong: Giving voice to China's biggest video game

Black Myth: Wukong: Giving voice to China's biggest video game

The Chinese game sold more than 4.5 million copies within 24 hours.

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In pictures: Lightning strikes illuminate stormy West Midlands

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By Vanessa Pearce Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Follow In pictures: Lightning strikes illuminate stormy West Midlands Vanessa Pearce - West Midlands Fri, August 28, 2026 at 5:31 AM EDT BBC Weather Watcher Sam captured this image in Birmingham on Thursday evening [BBC Weather Watchers / Sam] Sky above parts of the West Midlands was lit up by lightning strikes on Thursday evening as storms continued in the region, with people capturing a range of startling images.
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Coventry to rename park in tribute to Highfield Road Original

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By Vanessa Pearce Verified
| BBC Sport Verified
Land on the site of Coventry City's former Highfield Road stadium is set to be renamed Highfield Road Park, in tribute to the club's historic home. The Sky Blues played their final match at the stadium in 2005 after 106 years at the ground, with the stadium demolished the following year and redeveloped for housing. Pete Witherow, of the Sky Blue Archive, said campaigners have spent the past two years working with the city council to secure the tribute in the centre of Signet Square.
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Passengers without luggage felt 'locked' on plane

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By Vanessa Pearce Verified, Ed James
| Yahoo Verified
Passengers on a flight from Birmingham Airport felt like they were "locked" on board after being told their luggage would not be travelling with them, according to one holidaymaker. Alex Griffiths, who flew to Rhodes with his family on Friday, said passengers were only informed their suitcases were being left behind after the aircraft doors had been closed, preventing anyone from leaving the plane.
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