A Coventry mum who almost fell for a new WhatsApp scam is urging people to be careful this Christmas. Kasi Reid received a call on the messaging app from someone claiming to be part of the parents’ group at the school her son attends and said she was just moments …
Read More »National Express makes major change for bus student passengers
Bus operator National Express West Midlands has announced a partnership with digital identity firm Yoti to accept digital Student IDs on its buses. Students can now download the free Student ID and present this as proof of student status when travelling on National Express buses in the West Midlands and …
Read More »All of the Royal mail jobs hiring across Coventry right now
As summer comes to a close and Christmas begins to appear on the horizon, Royal mail are looking for additions to support the increased seasonal demand across Coventry and Warwickshire. In Coventry itself, four positions are up for grabs. Ten more are available across the county, with the majority being …
Read More »Tragedy as man dies after huge 999 response outside hotel
A man died after emergency services were called to a scene in Balsall Common. A large 999 presence was seen outside the Haig’s Hotel on Kenilworth Road. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call to report a medical emergency at just after 2.45pm on Saturday afternoon, September …
Read More »Christmas jobs in Coventry for people looking for extra cash
We may still be in August but businesses are already preparing for Christmas. And if you’re hoping to earn a bit of extra cash over the festive period there are jobs already being advertised. From shop assistants to delivery drivers there’s plenty of jobs on offer. And with Christmas getting …
Read More »Met Office share exact time heavy rain and thunder could hit Godiva Festival
The Met Office forecast predicts thunder could hit Coventry on last day of Godiva Festival 2024. The latest local online report for today (July 7) says that there could be some ‘heavy and potentially thundery’ showers hit our area this afternoon. According to the 24 hour forecast for today, the …
Read More »Coventry barber who gives free haircuts to homeless people hailed for his ‘amazing work’
Readers showed lots of support for Coventry barber Abdulghani Najjar, 24, who gave free haircuts to the homeless earlier this year. One said he is ‘an amazing guy’ and that ‘humanity still exists’. Abdul is the owner of Abz Barbers on Harnall Lane East in Hillfields. He came to the …
Read More »Woman who left Royal Mail job for Coventry Market has ‘never looked back’
A Bedworth woman said quitting her job three years ago to live her dream at Coventry Market was the ‘best decision she has ever made.’ Sarah Bodger took a leap of faith and decided to set up Ragdoll Crafts after she was forced to leave her £23,000-a-year role at Royal …
Read More »14 new Coventry area Royal Mail parcel lockers opened in UK first – full list
Royal Mail parcel lockers have opened in and around Coventry in a UK first. The postal service has launched a new partnership with global parcel locker operator Quadient, which will sending and receiving parcels more convenient. The move means Royal Mail customers will have access to parcel lockers for the …
Read More »Royal Mail chooses Coventry to launch UK first new 24/7 service
Royal Mail has chosen Coventry to launch its new 24/7 service. It will pave the way for customers to be able to use parcel lockers for the first time. The company has said that the first lockers will launch in the city next month with more following across the country. …
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