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Chester to Commemorate the 86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
6+ day, 55+ min ago (770+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 18:32 Residents and visitors are invited to line the streets of Chester on Saturday 13th September to support local young people and remember those who gave their lives during the Battle of Britain. The annual Battle of Britain Parade will…...
The lost Coventry street that's become a legendary part of our city's history
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (234+ words) Butcher Row was a medieval trading street and bustling commercial hub in Coventry city centre before its demolition in the 1930s. We all know Coventry looked vastly different a century ago. While many will immediately think of the obvious damage caused…...
Graffiti removed from King Richard III statue in Leicester
1+ week, 5+ day ago (521+ words) The Richard III statue has been treated by Leicester City Council's street cleaning team One of Leicester's best known statues has been cleaned after it was sprayed with yellow paint by vandals. Crude anatomical shapes were sprayed on the statue…...
Northampton town centre car parks to partly close for two months
1+ week, 5+ day ago (401+ words) Two town centre car parks will be partly closed for two months while archaeological investigations take place. The "essential works" at Upper Mounts and Newlands Car Parks in Northampton are being carried out in preparation for the Greyfriars regeneration scheme....
Rare footage and photos of Coventry on display at exhibition
1+ week, 6+ day ago (503+ words) An exhibition showing visual records of a city's past and present will bring together three collections for the first time. The exhibition, which opens on 11 September, tells the story of more than 70 years of history. Among the exhibits will be…...
In Pictures: Competition captures Coventry's history
1+ week, 6+ day ago (445+ words) Hosted by the Historic Coventry Trust, it encouraged aspiring creatives to capture images of the Grade II-listed Anglican Chapel and London Road Cemetery. In the under 18s category, 15-year-old Olivia Doughty's wide shot of the Victorian cemetery, which was designed in…...
Coventry's now beloved Peeping Tom clock once described as an 'ugly monstrosity"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (885+ words) The Peeping Tom/Lady Godiva clock in Broadgate, Coventry city centre. 30th October 2004 It has become a beloved part of Coventry city centre's historic offering, but did you know Broadgate's Peeping Tom clock was once incredibly controversial? Now it is considered…...
The treasure hunter who founded Coventry's Nugget pub after the gold rush
2+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) The real-life Coventry treasure hunter who named The Nugget pub and left a lasting legacy Coventry Telegraph The story behind Coventry's The Nugget pub reveals a fascinating tale of adventure, tragedy and Australian gold prospecting The current pub on Coundon…...
Future of city swimming baths unclear as council issues statement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (534+ words) Staff at Woolton Baths who had a surprise visit from Sir Paul McCartney. Pictured, Steve Dunn, Robert Mathison, Francesca Lowe and Andy Rickerby(Image: TRINITY MIRROR COPYRIGHT/REACH CONTENT ARCHIVE) Liverpool City Council has provided a statement on the once…...
Coventry's 'forgotten' Phoenix statue to get new home
3+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) A statue left forgotten amid extensive city centre demolition work will get new pride of place as part of the regeneration project. The work at Bull Yard and Warwick Row has left the Phoenix statue in a secluded corner, tucked…...