Coventry BID Director, Trish Willetts, has signed up to abseil down One Friargate as part of JD's Drop, in aid of Free Radio's Cash for Kids charity. Trish will take on the 11 storey, 47m tall, building to raise money to support disadvantaged children in Coventry and...

Nationwide moved out of the building under the Lady Godiva clock in Broadgate earlier this year to pave the way for the demolition. The former bank is set to be knocked down later this month - opening up a long-lost vista of the city centre. The work will re-open the...

Coventry’s Godiva Festival line-up has had four new artists confirmed; Jonas Blue, Professor Green, Blood Red Shoes and Little Comets.

The Coventry BID clean-up started this week in Broadgate and the differences are immediately noticeable. Before and after shots illustrate the difference the work has made, creating a brighter, cleaner Broadgate. With more to come this week the team at UK Nationwide...

£4m plans to restore historic street and open up neglected River Sherbourne set for approval

Cafe Morso sign up to The Co-Operative edg property development on Corporation Street, Coventry.

Coventry announced as European City of Sport for 2019 by the Leader of Coventry City Council today. The title has been awarded by European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES Europe) and will mark a celebration of all aspects of sport and well-being across...

City of Culture 2021 announce new Executive Director as Martin Sutherland. The Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust – which manages the award-winning Royal & Derngate Theatres, Errol Flynn Filmhouse and The Core at Corby Cube – has joined the...

The celebrity chef at Coventry Food and Drink Festival this year will be Phil Vickery. Phil regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning, will be heading to the city centre on June 23 to host a number of demonstrations for the summer event. This year’s festival takes place...

New plans for Coventry Sport Centre elephant building could see it transformed into a new community arts space.

Potential buyers at the landmark regeneration of The Co-Operative in Coventry will be given an exclusive view of areas of the building as yet unseen since work began.

The Biggest Weekend Fringe is a creative and comprehensive 10-day outreach programme which will take place in the lead up to The Biggest Weekend. New events are being added each week so keep checking back. Read on for details of our Fringe events in Coventry. Friday...

Chenine Bhathena has promised to deliver “an unforgettable year” to Coventry after being appointed as the Creative Director for UK City of Culture 2021.

It has been announced that The Rolling Stones will be supported by Coventry ska legends The Specials when the No Filter tour comes to Coventry.

The first artist to play at this year’s Godiva Festival has been revealed.

Coventry is to get more than £90 million towards two landmark city centre schemes from the West Midlands Combined Authority.

The Stereophonics have now been added to the BBC Biggest Weekend line-up on Sunday 27th May in Coventry.

Liam Gallagher will be headlining on Sunday 27 May at BBC Music’s Biggest weekend.

Located in the atmospheric vaulted undercroft of St. Mary’s Guildhall, our newly refreshed café offers a relaxed setting for brunch, light snacks, hearty lunches, or a quick coffee from their revamped menu.

A larger-than-life Lady Godiva will return to wave off thousands of runners as they pound the city pavements in this year’s Coventry Half Marathon.

Coventry Business Improvement District (BID) will continue to raise the profile and support businesses in the city centre for another five years.

Tears for Fears have today been named as the latest act to join the line-up for BBC Music’s The Biggest Weekend

Jonas Blue is headlining a show on 1 April at the Ericsson Indoor Arena.

A steel plate horse sculpture which has been restored to its former glory has been officially unveiled at its new home in Coventry.

Coventry’s much-loved Godiva Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to a new date this summer.

After the Coventry BID sponsored gala reception at St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry, we are delighted to announce the YoungPro 2018 winners.

Theatre Absolute are delighted to present the UK’s first Shop Front Festival, in Coventry city centre on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 March.

A special guest has been announced to join Ronan Keating at the Ricoh Arena.

The BBC Biggest Weekend will be coming to Coventry on Sunday May 27 and Monday May 28.

Motofest Coventry is to stage time trialling at this year’s event, giving the go-ahead for the return of competitive motorsport to a UK city centre for the first time in almost 30 years.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed to Coventry by the crowds in the Cathedral Ruins as part of a special visit that gained the city national attention.

Plans have been approved to transform Coventry’s Upper Precinct shopping environment and create 75 student rooms.

The holidays certainly came to Coventry when the city centre hosted an eagerly anticipated visit from the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck.

Coventry is gearing up for one of the biggest years in its history after being named UK City of Culture 2021.

The holiday season was officially launched in spectacular style in Coventry city centre this week.

Coventry’s student shopping spectacular proved to be a massive success with thousands turning out for the annual event.

Singer and member of the Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) judging panel, Alesha Dixon, will be the special guest at this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-on, organised by Coventry BID and supported by Coventry City Council.

From 25 – 30 September 2017, the Festival of lmagineers returns to Coventry, bringing streets and unexpected locations to life with extraordinary live arts, astounding performances and incredible installations.

City Arcade has welcomed a new, independent coffee shop, in the form of Changamiri Coffee House.

The Slug & Lettuce has opened its doors opposite Cathedral Ruins in the Old County Hall, which was formerly home to The Establishment.

Exciting news for Coventry as it has been revealed that cocktail bar, The Botanist, looks set to open a brand new venue in Cathedral Lanes.

A Coventry world buffet restaurant is offering families the opportunity to fill their plates for less by launching a host of summer holiday deals – including kids eat free!

Coventry has made the UK City of Culture 2021 shortlist and is now in a five-way race to win the title.

#CovHourLive is a brand new event bringing together the businesses of Coventry to network and to hear about the latest developments in the city.

The Financial Ombudsman Service is set to take two floors of the new 11-storey One Friargate

Coventry City Council has today released a time-lapse video showing the construction of the new £14.9m bridge deck at Junction 6 of the Coventry Ring Road.

Coventry City Council is to seek further proposals for a new retail development scheme for the city centre.

Introducing the YoungPro Award winners for 2017, an event that was sponsored by Coventry Business Improvement District.

Coventry BID has shown its support for Coventry and Warwickshire First Network by sponsoring the upcoming YoungPro Awards and FirstPro Awards.

Award-winning entrepreneur Trish Willetts has joined us as BID manager.

Businesses in the heart of Coventry have pledged to be at the heart of the city’s bid to be crowned UK City of Culture 2021.