BBC Local news
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Chief constable to leave Warwickshire Police
Monday, 16th February 2026Alex Franklin-Smith will step down from his role in April, the force says.
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Woman ordered by court not to go near Earl Spencer
Monday, 16th February 2026Marinela Atomei appears in court charged with stalking involving serious harm or distress.
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Three prosecutions over fire safety breaches
Monday, 16th February 2026Two companies and a woman have been sentenced for number of fire safety failings.
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Coventry council tax to rise less than expected
Monday, 16th February 2026Coventry City Council had been budgeting for the maximum rise of 4.99%.
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Government abandons plan to delay Rugby council election
Monday, 16th February 2026All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.