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π£οΈ βSince I knew we had this fixture, I have been waiting for Friday night."
π₯ @CoventryRugbyofficial head coach Alex Rae previews Friday's trip to Bedford Blues in the Champ playoff semi-finals.

Mikki Leah is our Track of the Week with Bloodlines. It was written for her adoptive siblings and is about "exploring love" and "navigating life".

A vehicle fire has forced the closure of all three lanes of a motorway, causing delays for motorists. Details via link in @bbccwr bio.

More than 50,000 people have visited Coventry Charterhouse during its first year under management of the National Trust (NT), the organisation has said. Find out more by tapping on the link in @bbccwr bio.

The youngest council leader in the UK has taken on the top role at a second council. Full story via link in @bbccwr bio.

GP fit notes declaring people unable to work will be replaced with support to help them stay in their job, under a government pilot scheme. Tap the link in @bbccwr bio for details.
Concerns raised about the safety of a building in Coventry that was partially demolished without planning permission.
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An outdoor market in Royal Leamington Spa is set to temporary close because traders have been experiencing reduced footfall.
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"With us on track to complete 5,000 jobs this year, more people than ever will benefit from our service."
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Did you meet soccer legend Pele in a Coventry supermarket back in 2006? Let us know in the comments or WhatsApp us via the link in story highlights. π²

Rail strikes planned in the West Midlands were still due to take place after talks produced no breakthrough. The walkout will affect West Midlands Railway's (WMR) network, including in Warwickshire.
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The project could now cost as much as Β£102.7bn, while the top speed of trains will also be reduced to 320km/h (199mph) in an effort to cut costs.
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