BBC Local news

• Fierce flame at former college lights up night sky

  Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  Twelve fire crews are sent to the scene on Henley Road in Coventry on Tuesday evening.

• Paedophile destroyed boys' childhoods, court hears

  Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  Richard Burrows is being sentenced for 97 abuse charges after going on the run for nearly 30 years.

• 'Lack of phone service means I can't run my cafe'

  Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  The cafe's owner says it is "embarrassing" that her customers do not have the option to pay by card.

• Relief as major route set to reopen on time

  Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  The Highways Agency says it is "very confident" that the road will reopen at 06:00 BST on Thursday.

• Climate, traffic and rubbish - voters want answers

  Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  Climate change is a priority for one voter in the local county council elections on 1 May.