Coventry miss out on Suede’s ‘Antidepressants’ gig following another HMV Empire cancellation
Thomas Lloyd reflects on fan disappointment following Suede's gig at Coventry's HMV Empire being cancelled.
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Sports Charity Spotlight: Four examples of fantastic fundraising from across campus
UWWNC (Women’s Netball) The University of Warwick Women’s Netball Club continues to show that student sport can make an impact well beyond match days, as the club gears up for its upcoming jam-packed Purple Week in support of PAPYRUS. Set to take place later in the term, Purple Week will...
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Padel Tennis – The straightforward new sport taking Britain by storm
Deemed “the fastest-growing sport in the world” by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the emerging racquet sport padel has seen an exponential rise in popularity across Britain since the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Last year alone, over 400,000 individuals across the country opted to play, marking a staggering rise of...
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Coventry City denied place in play off final after extra-time heartbreak
After defying the odds, local Championship side Coventry City FC lost out on a shot at promotion, after a 3-2 loss on aggregate to tough opponents, Sunderland AFC. Having lost at home during the first leg despite dominating the game, the Sky Blues went into the second leg 2-1 down,...
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A guide to the final EFL matchday of the 2024/25 season
1620 games down, 36 to go. On Saturday, these remaining EFL fixtures will conclude the Championship, League 1 and League 2 seasons, bringing to an end the thrilling promotion, relegation, and play-off qualification battles that have provided unquestionable entertainment since August. Whether you’ve been keenly following the EFL throughout the...
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Varsity 2025: First-half dominance earns Warwick Women’s Hockey comfortable win
Warwick Women’s Hockey played their part in the university’s Varsity success on Saturday, securing a 5-1 victory over Coventry Women’s Hockey in a game that was over as a contest before half time. Westwood’s water-based pitch provided the venue, with both teams accumulating an assembly of noisy spectators some half...
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Coventry City appoint Lampard as new Head Coach
Coventry City have announced that Chelsea legend Frank Lampard will take over the vacant Head Coach position at the Coventry Building Society Arena, 3 weeks after the controversial sacking of long-serving manager Mark Robins. The former England international, whose last permanent stint ended after less than a year with Everton...
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A summer of sport: Looking back at the Euros, Olympics, and Paralympics
2024 has provided an unforgettable summer of sport. It began routinely, with customary heartbreak for the English at their team’s death in the Euros. Then, as the summer drew to a close, it was stories of Olympic and Paralympic success that inspired the nation. Following an underwhelming T20 World Cup,...
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Novak Djokovic completes tennis with Olympic gold
With a staggering 24 Grand Slam titles, 7 ATP Final titles, 40 Masters 1000 titles, and 428 weeks spent at world number 1, Novak Djokovic is widely considered the most decorated male tennis player of all time. However, prior to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, there was one notable omission...
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Andy Murray says farewell: a reflection on the player’s success
On 21 June 2005, an 18-year-old boy named Andrew Murray arrived at his first Wimbledon Grand Slam, facing George Bastl of Switzerland on No. 2 Court. 19 years later, he waves goodbye as not only a man, but as a champion, a warrior, and a hero to so many. As...
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Young stars conquer the clay: Roland-Garros 2024 recap
Whilst at first glance, the recent 2024 Roland-Garros may have looked fairly routine and uninspiring, with both favourites securing their respective singles titles, there were plenty of encouraging signs for those hoping for an exciting summer of tennis ahead. At the start of the men’s draw, all eyes were naturally...
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Relegation, rebuild, and revival: Ipswich Town’s journey back to the Premier League
In 2019, after 17 years of Championship football, Ipswich Town were relegated to League One. With just five wins, and 36 goals scored, Town had finished rock bottom of the table, falling into the third division for the first time in 62 years. Under the disastrous ownership of Marcus Evans,...
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