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Listen to In Conversation with Clive Eakin
BBC Radio CWR's Coventry City commentator Clive Eakin is hanging up his headset after 24 Eakin as he reflects back on a long career as the voice of the Sky Blues at 18:00 BST on BBC Radio CWR or online with BBC Sounds on to miss it? Don't panic. The episode will be available shortly after broadcast right here on the BBC website.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
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Shock and sadness at death of Pope Francis
People at Catholic churches in Coventry have shared their shock and sadness after the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. He died at his residence in the Vatican on Easter Monday, a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshippers a happy Easter. Pope Francis spent 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Monsignor Tom Farrell, the Dean of Coventry and the parish priest of Christ the King, told BBC Radio CWR about his shock, but also of his joy that the Pope had been able to give his final blessing. "I think everybody has known he's been unwell for quite a while," he said, "but to see him out on the balcony giving the Easter blessing was a wonderful joy for so many Catholics." He said: "Although it's a shock, I think people are pleased that he was able to have that final appearance, give that final blessing before his passing." Martin McLintock, who was part of the congregation at St Osburg's Church in Coventry on Easter Monday, said the Pope had been able to look at all denominations and had been "fair with everyone and tried his best". He said in particular, he had "a big fondness for those who are poor and those who are less privileged than some of us". Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died following a stroke and heart failure, less than 24 hours after he led his Easter address. His death followed a period of ill health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia. Francis, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope in 2013. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88 Coventry and Nuneaton Catholic Deanery website
BBC News
22-04-2025
- General
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Coventry worshippers share shock and sadness after Pope dies
People at Catholic churches in Coventry have shared their shock and sadness after the death of Pope Francis at the age of died at his residence in the Vatican on Easter Monday, a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshippers a happy Francis spent 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Tom Farrell, the Dean of Coventry and the parish priest of Christ the King, told BBC Radio CWR about his shock, but also of his joy that the Pope had been able to give his final blessing. "I think everybody has known he's been unwell for quite a while," he said, "but to see him out on the balcony giving the Easter blessing was a wonderful joy for so many Catholics."He said: "Although it's a shock, I think people are pleased that he was able to have that final appearance, give that final blessing before his passing."Martin McLintock, who was part of the congregation at St Osburg's Church in Coventry on Easter Monday, said the Pope had been able to look at all denominations and had been "fair with everyone and tried his best".He said in particular, he had "a big fondness for those who are poor and those who are less privileged than some of us".Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died following a stroke and heart failure, less than 24 hours after he led his Easter death followed a period of ill health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope in 2013. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
01-03-2025
- Sport
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'We have made huge strides'
Coventry manager Frank Lampard said his side must remain focussed after victory over Oxford United saw them climb into the Championship play-off to BBC Radio CWR after seeing his side win 3-2 on the road at the Kassam Stadium, the Sky Blues boss said: "We have made big strides there is no doubt. Performances and results and it's a good feeling. "We just have to continue it because I say the same every week, the minute you rest on a good feeling it becomes difficult in this league. From where we were three months ago to now has been good work."Coventry were twice pegged back by Oxford and had a penalty saved before Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored the deciding said: "We were not at our best today but I think that can happen with these sorts of games. Possibly the early goal gave us a sense that we were really controlling the game but that went away."At this stage when we are trying to churn out results and points you've got to look at the team when you are not at your best can you win games? Three goals and we missed a penalty so we managed to do it."We lacked that element of control but I liked our reactions to the goals in the second half and the bits of quality."Listen to Frank Lampard's full interview with BBC CWR on BBC Sounds
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Hero paperboy alerted couple to fatal fire
A teenager who has been labelled a hero after he alerted a couple to a fatal house fire in Rugby has said he is pleased he did the "right thing at the right time". Joel, 15, was on his paper round in Firs Drive, Rugby shortly after 07:00 GMT on Monday, when he heard an alarm and saw smoke coming from a semi-detached house. He reacted quickly, alerting the couple in the adjoining home, allowing them to escape, before calling 999. Warwickshire Police has confirmed that two people, believed to be in their 90s, died in the fire. Joel has received widespread praise on social media and from his school - Harris Church of England Academy - for his quick thinking. Speaking to BBC Radio CWR, he said: "I didn't know what to do at the time because I've never been in that situation before. "But in the end I felt I knew what I needed to do and I feel I did the right thing at the right time. "It was a big surprise and shock for me because I never thought I'd have to put myself in that situation." The 15-year-old, from Rugby, has now been asked to meet the family of the couple who he alerted to the blaze. His dad, Liam, said: "Me and his mum are really proud of him. "He jumped into action swiftly when he needed to and did the right thing, not feeling the pressure. "We've been overwhelmed with messages from people." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Elderly man and woman die in house fire Warwickshire Police
