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Dying for makeup: Lead cosmetics poisoned 18th-century European socialites in search of whiter skin

Eighteenth-century socialites have been depicted as vain, silly women who were poisoned by their white lead makeup. The Countess of Coventry, Maria Gunning — a society hostess reknowned for her beauty — is said to have refused to stop wearing foundation containing white lead, even as she lay dying. Why…

The Conversation

Bristol City verdict: Cam Pring can't be blamed and Robbie Cundy finally shows his ability

All the talking points as The Robins were outplayed and outclassed against Nottingham Forest

Bristol Post

Bristol City predicted team vs Nottingham Forest: Nigel Pearson likely to make two changes

The Robins head to The City Ground looking to end a run of 10 away games without a win

Bristol Post

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Bristol City player ratings: Alex Scott superb once again but Coventry snatch late winner

All the player ratings as the Robins fall to a late 2-1 defeat to Coventry City at Ashton Gate

Bristol Post

Doorbell camera captures shocking moment earthquake hits West Midlands

The 2.8-Magnitude earthquake hit just before 11pm on Monday evening and felt as far away as Coventry, Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield

Daily Mirror

The case of the Coventry bin-lorry drivers’ strike should raise a red flag for Labour

Pay and cost of living is a national issue, not just for those striking here. But Keir Starmer seems unwilling to take it on, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Heartbroken dog desperately needs new home after owner's tragic death

Teddy has been living at the RSPCA's Coventry and District Branch since his owner sadly passed away - and could end up being overlooked by potential owners due to his age

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Coventry engineering firm gears up for growth after £4.2m investment

Penso Group received the multi-million pound funding boost after going into liquidation in May 2021

Birmingham Post

Triple murderer denies raping pregnant victim who ‘proudly’ showed him her scan

Anthony Russell has admitted three murders but is on trial after denying he raped one of the victims before killing her.

The Independent UK

Coventry City stadium dispute over as case closed

European Commission shuts down case as long-running dispute over 2014 sale to rugby club Wasps appears to have finally ended

Birmingham Post

‘I just want to be left alone’: artist Daniel Lismore on life as a living sculpture

The Coventry native is returning home for an exhibition of sculptures referencing everyone from Mariah Carey to Mickey Mouse. Just don’t call him the new Leigh Bowery

The Guardian - UK

Everton 3-0 Leeds, Watford 0-2 Brighton and more – as it happened

Frank Lampard got his first Everton league win while Neal Maupay was the hero for Brighton with another stunning goal

The Guardian - UK

Starmer blasts Unite boss and says Labour won't be 'influenced by threats' to cut funding

Sir Keir Starmer warned "I'm not going to be challenged" after Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said the union will slash funding if Labour fails to back bin workers on strike over pay in Coventry

Daily Mirror

Unite threatens to stop funding Labour over Coventry bin workers’ dispute

Party’s biggest donor has criticised Labour-run council for hiring agency refuse lorry drivers

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The Independent UK

Unite union issues funding warning over dispute with Labour-run council

Members of Unite in Coventry have been on strike for weeks in a long-running row over pay for refuse collection workers.

The Independent UK

Football club safety officer facing HR inquiry after fine over racist remark

Nicola Pollard, 51, was fined £345 and ordered to pay £500 towards prosecution costs after telling co-workers she would ‘go and deal with that ****’.

Daily Mirror

Bin drivers on strike 'have no money for food and must cut back' as cost of living soars

Drivers spoke at the picket line at Coventry's Whitley depot to share their cost of living concerns and the things they're having to cut back on to make ends meet

The Guardian - UK

Frances Seeley obituary

Other lives: Primary school teacher who helped implement Sats training in Coventry

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The Independent UK

Ralph Hasenhuttl left counting the cost of Southampton’s cup win over Coventry

Saints needed a Stuart Armstrong wonder-strike and a 112th-minute goal from Kyle Walker-Peters to edge out the Championship Sky Blues 2-1.

The Independent UK

Kyle Walker-Peters’ extra-time goal edges Southampton past Coventry in FA Cup

Coventry, 11th in the Championship, were leading through a fine first-half goal from Viktor Gyokeres and had chances to be even further ahead.

The Guardian - UK

Everton 4-1 Brentford, Southampton win in extra-time: FA Cup fourth round – as it happened

Look back on the FA Cup action in the fourth round with Tim de Lisle’s clockwatch

The Guardian - UK

Ghosts in the Ruins review – Nitin Sawhney’s ‘new take’ on Britten’s War Requiem falls short

With only a vague sense of narrative and precious little to stir the emotions, this new work struggles to reflect Coventry’s proud, vibrant history

Birmingham Post

£1.8m electric vehicle training centre to open in Coventry

The first-of-a-kind facility aims to help employers in the West Midlands rise to the industrial challenge of climate change

Daily Mirror

Man dressed as creepy Squid Game character repeatedly seen walking through city

A man was spotted walking around Coventry dressed up as one of the red and black henchmen from the Netflix thriller Squid Game, leaving some locals wondering why he was in the outfit

Zenger

VIDEO: British Man Convicted After Ramming Police Car 6 Times With Van

A police car was destroyed while responding to a call about a vehicle deliberately driving at people.

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