BBC Local news

• Ambulance staff can attend Pride weeks after ban at neighbouring parade

  Wednesday, 24th June 2026

  An internal email says the service is reviewing events on a "case-by-case" basis.

• Bowling green closed until tree removed

  Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

  Three people were treated after part of a tree fell on a bowling green in Victoria Park.

• Sky Blues granted Freedom of Coventry

  Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

  Coventry City's promotion to the Premier League has been marked with the city's highest honour.

• Trust closes all 25 schools due to extreme heat

  Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

  The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership says the closure is for pupils' and staffs' health and safety.

• Burnham as PM could be good for West Midlands, says mayor

  Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

  Richard Parker also believes Andy Burnham could turn around Labour's election fortunes in the region.