Coventry City Council launches ground-breaking on-road test of Novel Modular Light Rail Track System
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a significant technical milestone with the construction of a 220-metre single-track demonstrator in the city's heart.
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Coventry Very Light Rail test ride bookings are now open!
Coventry City Council is excited to announce that online bookings for a first ride on Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) in the city centre are now open.
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New boxing ring for Coventry youth thanks to historic charity funds
Young boxing enthusiasts in Coventry will have the opportunity to go toe-to-toe in a brand-new ring after being awarded the first grant from a six-figure funding pot which will benefit communities.
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Bigger, better, louder: Godiva Calling returns with new categories and huge prizes
Godiva Calling – Coventry’s much-loved music competition is back for 2025 and it’s set to be the biggest and best yet, thanks to a new partnership with Music Smart.
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Coventry City Council joins BCIMO’s Family Day as a leading event partner
Coventry City Council joins BCIMO as its Main Event Partner for its upcoming Family Day, offering local families and rail enthusiasts the chance to ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR).
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Coventry Railway Station improvements to 1960s skylights
A project to replace the skylights at Coventry Railway Station has now been completed thanks to a £600,000 investment from Avanti West Coast, Network Rail and the Railway Heritage Trust.
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Demolition work starts as part of Spon End Regeneration Scheme
Demolition of blocks in the Spon End area of Coventry has officially started, marking a key milestone in the regeneration of the area.
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Expanded substance use services takes to the road in Coventry
A national charity will be expanding its services in Coventry, including a new outreach mobile welfare van with support for substance misuse.
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Turtle Bay crowned overall winner at Coventry's Best Bar None Awards for second successive year
An award ceremony saw bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants in Coventry celebrate achieving a leading industry accreditation – with Turtle Bay taking home the top prize for a second year running.
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RailAdventure UK to drive Coventry’s revolutionary Very Light Rail test
RailAdventure UK, a specialist transport company in the West Midlands, will operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle for the on-road test in the city centre in May and June this year.
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St. George’s Day celebrations set to take place in Coventry city centre
Coventry city centre will play host to three events to celebrate St. George’s Day this year from Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 April.