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Hot Metal

A MINI metal crime wave has hit Nuneaton and Bedworth with thieves targeting homes, schools and even churches on the hunt for lead. In the past week alone the amount of metal thefts across the two

Proud mum pays emotional tribute

Simon Valtentine

A BEDWORTH mum has paid tribute to the "fantastic" people who have honoured the sacrifice of her soldier son. Nearly �40,000 has been raised in barely ten months in memory of Sergeant Simon Valentine,

Battling brothers just miss out on title

Gray

BROTHERS who were battling it out to win a national competition both narrowly missed out on the first place position and a top title. But even though Michael and Gareth Gray are disappointed at not

TV's Gail moves to town

Gail

A ROVING reporter from the small screen has set down permanent roots in Nuneaton as she forges ahead with a new career. Former ITV and BBC television journalist Gail Downey has made Nuneaton her home

Legacy lives on

Kath Turner

TRIBUTES have been paid to an `inspirational' woman who was at the heart of a charity that helped to raise almost a quarter of million pounds for the George Eliot Hospital. Kath Turner, the driving

Beast spotted

Big cat

A PANTHER-like creature has been reported to be stalking a man-made balancing lake in Bedworth. Angler Nigel Sweet spotted the big cat while he was setting up his rods at the lake in the Coalpit

Enrolment next week

College

THOUSANDS of students in the region are preparing to take the next step on the educational ladder. Enrolment for North Warwickshire and Hinckley College is to take place from Wednesday to Friday next

Baron hard-up

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A DRUGS baron behind one of the most significant heroin supply networks in Nuneaton is to have assets of just over �2,600 confiscated despite raking in an estimated �400,000 turnover. Carl Bradford,

Singing challenge

Variety show

A SINGING sensation who is starring in this year's X Factor will be one of the many talented performers taking to the stage in a showstopping spectacular. Nuneaton singer Jordan Williams faced X

Call up for the mad dash

Big push

FUNDRAISERS will be hitting the streets in a mad dash in a bid to raise �10,000 for a fund that helps support medical research and neonatal care. A `Big Push' of support is needed for a special

Playing for Gemma

Gemma Newman

TOP stars from TV soaps will show off their soccer skills this weekend to honour the memory of a tragic student who left a special legacy. They will be taking part in `Superstar Sunday,' a Charity

Riches to rags

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A NUNEATON man, who lived the high life on money he stole from his firm to impress his second wife, has swapped his luxury lifestyle for a prison cell. Keith John Lovegrove splashed out �17,000 on

Jade backs campaign

Jade

A TEENAGER living with a disease has been speaking about how it impacts on her life and how she wants to help others. Jade Whitmore from Nuneaton was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three and a half

National News




Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.






National Sport

Wales ready to shine - Toshack

Wales ready to shine - Toshack

John Toshack believes his overhaul of the Wales side can bear fruit in the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Robbie Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification.

Naismith named in Scotland side

Naismith named in Scotland side

Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.



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