BBC Local news

• Can Labour find a path to power in Coventry despite losing control?

  Saturday, 9th May 2026

  Labour leader George Duggins considers his future after the party suffered a "catastrophic" loss.

• House 'billowing' smoke after fire breaks out

  Saturday, 9th May 2026

  West Midlands Fire Service was seen arriving at Hollis Road, in the Stoke area, on Saturday.

• Fans' delight at surprise signings from Lampard and Rushworth

  Saturday, 9th May 2026

  The Coventry City head coach and goalkeeper have both put pen to paper, but not on contracts as yet.

• Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands

  Saturday, 9th May 2026

  From a young BMX hopeful to thriving beavers, check out some of this week's most uplifting stories.

• Labour lose control of city council as Reform votes surge

  Friday, 8th May 2026

  Reform UK make huge gains across Coventry and Warwickshire on a bad day for Labour in the county.