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image captionA statue of Lady Godiva stands in Coventry
Fourteen modern-day Lady Godivas are learning to ride horses so they can take part in an event to launch Coventry s UK City of Culture year.
The Godivas, chosen to represent women of the city, include musician Christine Sugary Staple and Pru Porretta, who has played Godiva at events since 1982.
Coventry Moves, which takes place on 5 June, is billed as a dawn to dusk performance.
The Godivas exact roles will be revealed on the day.
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image captionThe part the 14 women will play has not yet been revealed
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The latest update on the Covid exit roadmap is due to be presented ahead of the next stage of restrictions easing, with ministers expected to confirm whether significant changes to international travel, hospitality and household mixing can go ahead as planned. The continuing success of the government’s vaccination programme and declining infection rates mean the planned changes, which include indoor openings at pubs and restaurants, are unlikely to be delayed, though even meeting the 17 May target may not be enough for many struggling hospitality businesses.
Look: Brand new City of Culture shop opens doors in city centre
The vibrant Hertford Street unit will be open seven days a week
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Coventry City of Culture Trust’s vibrant new retail store, ticketing and information centre opened its doors in the city centre today (April 30).