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In the late 19th century, Coventry became Britain s original Mo Town. At its peak, there was a car factory on almost every corner where classics such as the Jaguar E-Type (pictured) were built.
The sun is out at last and convertible owners are putting down the roof to soak up some rays while enjoying the freedom of wind-in-the-hair motoring.
And you d think it would be those sun-kissed continentals from the South of France, Spain and Italy who would be the biggest convertible fans. Well, not so.
Despite the relatively inclement weather on our wind and rain-swept island, most car-makers report that the UK is the convertible capital of Europe.
On the open road: Volkswagen’s T-Roc is one of Britain s best selling convertibles and currently the only open-top model VW offers
In truth, the sun doesn t even need to be out for resilient wrapped-up Britons to be driving alfresco. Indeed, well into autumn, and even winter, it takes little excuse to lower the hood.
Fred West, the infamous serial killer secretly cremated in Coventry
His funeral and cremation was held at Canley Crematorium and many people were not happy about it
Fred West, the infamous serial killer, was secretly cremated in Coventry
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Fred and Rose West are perhaps the most infamous serial killers in modern British history.
Remembering the tornado that ripped through a sleepy Warwickshire village
It happened in 1968 and was described as a fantastic five minutes
An archive picture of the damage left by the tornado that hit Barnacle in Warwickshire in April 1968. (Image: Coventry Evening Telegraph)
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Most of us remember that familiar tornado scene from the classic film The Wizard of Oz, but did you know we had a similar incident take place in Warwickshire?