On 2 October 2006, the Telegraph simply became the Coventry Telegraph . We've moved death notices to a new place. A page to announce deaths and funeral notices in Coventry, brought to you via funeral-notices.co.uk. Franchisee, Saj Shah, said: Were so pleased to host the World Book Day story corners in Bradford this year. Happy Birthday Pops! Heaven Shall Burn / Trivium / Obituary / Malevolence. In 1985, the local independent radio station (then known as Mercia Sound) and the Telegraph formed the Snowball Appeal, a charitable organisation whose aim is to raise money to help sick and needy children in Coventry and Warwickshire.[10]. Iliffe already owned the weekly Coventry Times. [1] Trinity Mirror is now known as Reach plc. Jul 1931 - May 2022. The foundation stone was laid by the then proprietor, Lord Iliffe G.B.E, on 21 November 1957.[7][8][9]. The Coventry Telegraph is a local English tabloid newspaper. Madge will be missed by. The cosy corners have been decked out with colourful bunting, World Book Day-themed fancy dress, comfy cushions and books. [14] He has been in post since September 2020, joining from Reach PLC Midlands, where he had taken over from former editor Graeme Brown, who left to pursue his new job as the editor of the Birmingham Live website. LOTS, Happy 18th Birthday HOTHERSALL SKYE HAVE A GREAT MEMORABLE 18TH AND KEEP ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS. Caring Husband, Father and Born in Longford, a Manley, to Samuel and Bessy, sister to the late Irene, Pearl, Olive (Nancy) of Ash Green Beloved wife of the late Derek, And a dear sister, sister in law A beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Uncle & Friend. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please It provided coverage of sport from the Midlands, as well as national and international sport. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 1 choice So please be my Valentine And make our souls chime XXXXXX. We all love you s, KEN JEFFREYS Happy 80th birthday 27/2/43 Have a wonderful day lots of love from all of the family Li. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. [12], In the summer of 2014, the newspaper began a social media campaign entitled #bringCityhome, which helped ensure Coventry City F.C. The campaign drew praise from national media and figures within the football world. According to the opening statement by the owners, the Telegraph would advocate those high principles of Independent Liberalism which form the broad basis of the freedom and liberty of the people. WORRIBOY Dave I would like to invite family and close friends to our special day No gifts just buy, STOYLES Maureen Following the recent bereavement of my darling wife Maureen, a collection at, DUNN Ernest and daughter Linda wish relatives, friends and neighbours all the best for Christmas, STOYLES Maureen Wishing a Happy Birthday to the Love of my life Maureen, missed so very very much,, JENNINGS Bev Thank you for looking after me in my hour of illness. The decision by the proprietors was a consequence of the changing patterns of work at the paper (and the industry in general). contact the editor here. First Names. It changed its name to the Coventry Evening Telegraph on 17 November 1941. The Coventry Evening Telegraph was founded in Coventry on 9 February 1891 by William Isaac Iliffe in partnership with Henry Sturmey. In the summer of 2012, the paper moved its headquarters to Thomas Yeoman House at Coventry Canal Basin, in Leicester Row. A Gannett Company. 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FUNERALS BY DEVALL & SON Search forthcoming funerals William Henry Walton ("Bill") 01 Mar 2023 Heart of England Crematorium Precious daughter of Matilda and Hugh McKeown. Born 23/10/2022 weighing 6lb 10oz., JOHNSTON James Daniel "Dan" Dan is 90 today!!! Swansea. Earliest issue: February 9, 1891 Death Notice 334 27/02/2023 Coventry A 4-page broadsheet, it sold for a halfpenny. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The cosy corners have been decked out with colourful bunting, World Book Day-themed fancy dress, comfy . We invite you to join us and remember loved ones, and if you wish, make a donation in their memory. More Options. 's return to the city following their exile at Sixfields in Northampton. The Midland Daily Telegraph became an evening paper in 1941, changing its name to the Coventry EveningTelegraph and continued to increase its circulation. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Some of the free books on offer at McDonald's in Rooley Lane, Bradford (Image: McDonald's). If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The Coventry Telegraph is a local English tabloid newspaper. Historical copies of the Coventry Telegraph, dating back to 1914, are available to search and view in digitised form at the British Newspaper Archive.[5]. It was digitised and first made available on the British Newspaper Archive in Have a lovely day celebrating. After 96 years of ownership by the Illife Family, American Ralph Ingersoll II bought the controlling interest of the Iliffe family's newspapers. Editors' Code of Practice. Families, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc can pay tribute and messages of condolence online free of charge forever. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's All public events would be covered irrespective of the direction they took. [13], The current editor of the Coventry Telegraph and CoventryLive is Adam Moss. Year. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. In May 2017 the Corporation Street site was opened to the public so they could view it almost as it had been left when it closed. The newspaper became a part of the then Mirror Group (prior to its merger with Trinity to become Trinity Mirror), in 1997. Obituaries in Coventry. Date: show all. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. TO MIKE "THE VOICE" You're my No. Charles Hewitt/Picture Post/Getty Images, Sir Peter Hall, the theatre, opera and film director, who died aged 86, founded the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1960 aged 29 and went on to oversee the opening of the National Theatre on the South Bank in the mid-1970s, Clare Hollingworth,who died aged 105, was one of the most celebrated war correspondents of her time and witnessed the outbreak of the Second World War on September 1 1939, Tim Pigott-Smith, who died aged 70, was a seasoned Shakespearean stage actor before achieving television stardom as the sadistic police superintendent turned Army colonel Ronald Merrick in ITV's The Jewel in the Crown, King Michael of Romania,whodied aged 96, reigned for three years until 1930, and then again from 1940 to 1947, was overthrown twice,lunched with, and defied, Hitler and dined with Mussolini, Michael Bond,who died aged 91, was a prolific author of childrens stories and the creator of Paddington Bear,Darkest Perus most celebrated emigrant, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who died aged 93, inherited the earldom created for her father Earl Mountbatten of Burma after narrowly escaping death in the IRA bomb attack in which he and her son Nicholas were killed, Baroness Heyhoe Flint, better known as Rachael Heyhoe Flint, whodied aged 77, brought a new zest and prestige to womens cricket,andas captain of England between 1966 and 1976 she never lost a match, Max Clifford, who died aged 74, was a publicist who specialisedboth in purveying and suppressing scandals before he himself becamemired in sleaze after he was found guilty of sexually abusing four teenage girls, Bernard Dunstan,who died aged 97, was a successful figurative painter in the tradition of Degas, Walter Sickert and Vuillard, Source: Cite This Collection "British Newspaper Archives, Obituaries." Database with images. In the 1970s, the Evening Telegraph had a regular consumer page called Watchdog, which was edited by Ken Burgess. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Passed peacefully away on the 08/01/2023 at UHCW. In 1997, Midland Independent Newspapers was sold for 297 million to Mirror Group. Please report any comments that break our rules. It was Coventrys first daily paper and appeared initially as the Midland Daily Telegraph. A Gannett Company. 2023 Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited - Proudly presented by Findmypast in partnership with the British Library, A Findmypast company - also visit: Chris Barham/ANL/REX/Shutterstock, Squadron Leader Tom Long, whodied aged 97, flew Mosquitos with the Pathfinder Force and attacked Berlin on 25 occasions resulting in the award of two DFCs, Hywel Bennett, the actor, whodied aged 73, excelled at playing loners and outsiders, andbecame best known for his role as an over-educated loafer in the 1980s television sitcom Shelley, Jana Novotna, who died aged 49, won the hearts of the Wimbledon crowds in her 1993 final against Steffi Graf, when she snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and then shed tears on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent, Glen Campbell, who died aged 81, was a country singer with enormous crossover appeal who recorded thechart-topping hits Rhinestone Cowboyand Southern Nights, Sir David Tang,who died aged 63, was aHong Kong-born entrepreneur, style guru and bon viveur, Sean Hughes, who died aged 51, was a stand-up comedian best known to British television viewers as a team captain for 10 series of the BBC Two comedy music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Air Commodore Jayne Millington, whodied aged 55, was an air defence specialist and sheplanned and commanded the air defence and air counter terrorism operations for the 2012 London Olympics, Fats Domino, who died aged 89, was one of the great pioneers of rock and roll andsold more than 110 million records, including the hit singles Blueberry Hill and Aint That a Shame, Lt-Col Simon Hall, who died aged 57, was a charismatic officer in the Marines and specialised as a mountain leader, before becoming a member of the SBS and serving with the SAS, Blanche Blackwell,who died aged 104, was the mother of the record mogul Chris Blackwell, the mistress of Ian Fleming and one of the last survivors from the age when some 20 families ran Jamaica, The 11th Duke of Beaufort, whodied aged 89, was a landowner, a dashing sportsman, a connoisseur and a glamorous figure on the London art scene, Source: FUNERALS BY DEVALL & SON Search forthcoming funerals Passed away on 20th February 2023 aged 80 years. Some of the free books on offer at McDonald's in Rooley Lane, Bradford (Image: McDonald's). contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. We invite you to join us and remember loved ones, and if you wish, make a donation in their memory. Anne Katrin Purkiss/REX/Shutterstock, David Cassidy, the singer, who died aged 67, was an androgynous American 1970s teenage heart-throb with sales of more than 30 million records, John Surtees, who died aged 83, was unique in being the only motorcycle as well as Formula One world champion, Anita Pallenberg, who died aged 73,was thesexual muse to three of the Rolling Stones and epitomised the Sixties "rock chick", The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. It changed its name to the Coventry Evening Telegraph on 17 November 1941. McDonalds partnered with independent charity the National Literacy Trust to identify five locations across the UK with lower literacy levels, including Bradford, Coventry, Derby, Dundee, and Northampton. 4 talking about this. Margaret Rose Lovegrove. This newspaper is published by Reach PLC in Coventry, Warwickshire, England . Viewed by 19 Visitors. Franchisee, Saj Shah, right, at the story corner at his McDonald's branch in Rooley Lane, Bradford, Some of the free books on offer at McDonald's in Rooley Lane, Bradford. It was founded as The Midland Daily Telegraph in 1891 by William Isaac Iliffe, and was Coventry's first daily newspaper. View obituary. Lots of love from Mum, Da, Happy Anniversary DAVID & JENNY LIPMAN Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary. It was digitised and first made available on the British Newspaper Archive in Aug 30, 2012 . It would be political without being partisan or the representative of any faction. [2] On 2 October 2006, the Telegraph simply became the Coventry Telegraph, reflecting its switch to a morning publication.[3][4]. A dear mum, nan and great-nan. Local, domestic and foreign news were covered as well as commercial and financial reports and sports coverage. Last Names. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Browse All 237,537 Images. From 1897 a pink sports edition was published on a Saturday evening. Who Where Receive obituaries Kenneth J. Gould Sr. February 23, 2023 (61 years old) View obituary Dorothy R. Sprague February 27, 2023 View obituary Robert C. Sawyer 1891-1941 Midland Daily Telegraph 1941-87 Coventry Evening Telegraph. Filter results. From 2 October 2006, the publication changed from an evening paper to a morning paper. [15] As well as serving as editor of Coventry Telegraph, Moss also serves as editor for Reach's main Leicestershire-based daily title, the Leicester Mercury and their digital news brand, LeicestershireLive.[16]. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. In 1999, Mirror Group merged with the regional newspaper group Trinity. Message. Add a photo free. Uploaded: 1 day ago. The latest issues were added in Feb 1, 2023 1 month ago . However, in 1991, the managing director, Chris Oakley, led a management buy-out creating Midland Independent Newspapers. From 1946 until the end of April 2004, a separate sports publication, The Pink, was printed every Saturday evening. The fortunes of Coventry City F.C. The McDonalds restaurant on Rooley Lane in Bradford has been given a literary makeover this week, with the unveiling of a special World Book Day-themed story corner, offering families a comfortable space where they can take time out to enjoy a read-along together. In 2016, Coventry Telegraph launched a new weekly podcast, centred around goings on at Coventry City F.C., titled 'The Pink'. John James Murphy, Co. Fermanagh Death Notice Added recently John James Murphy, Derryhinney, Graffey Road, Macken, Enniskillen, Co, Fermanagh died 2nd March 2023 R.I.P. Love from daughters Yvonne and Linda and grandkids. Who loves you Bev, love William, TAYLOR Leah Happy 18th Birthday. The books include Paddington: Out and About and Rocket Rules available to collect for free in McDonalds restaurants across UK and Ireland until Thursday, March 2. The Telegraph is published Monday to Saturday in the following editions: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The latest issues were added in Feb 1, 2023. The headquarters for a significant period of the paper's history was at 157 Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1FP. They promised that the sheet will be bright and chatty and by including special features never before introduced into daily journalism in the Midlands hoped to win the support of the public. Sir Bruce Forsyth, the comedian and game show host who died aged 89, was one of the most enduring stars of British television and in shows such as The Generation Game and Strictly Come Dancinghis irrepressible, slightly camp enthusiasm won over millions of viewers, Yvonne Burney, whodied aged 95, was the youngest female SOE agent to be parachuted into wartime France, and was later sent to Ravensbrck concentration camp, Sir Roger Moore, the film actor, who died aged 89won international celebrity in the 1960s as the immaculately clad Simon Templar in The Saint, a television role that led to his being cast as James Bondin a hugely successful series of feature films, The 1st Earl of Snowdon, who died aged 86, wasan outstanding photographer, an implacable champion of the disabled, and a designer and film-maker of note, but he was best knownas the husband of Princess Margaret, Chuck Berry,who died aged 90, was a pivotal figure in the development of rock-and-roll, and brought the new genre into the mainstream, giving popular music a raw energy that influenced countless emerging bands, John Noakes, who died aged 83was a television personality whose courage, humour and irrepressible boyish enthusiasm made him an outstanding presenter of Blue Peter, Peter Sallis,the character actor, who died aged 96, was most recognisable for his role as the easy-going, self-effacing Clegg inLast of the Summer Wine, and alsolent his voice to the unassuminginventor, Wallace, ofWallace and Gromit, Major General Sandy Thomas,whodied aged 98, won a DSO and two Military Crosses in the course of a highly adventurous Army career, James "Lionel" Brooke, who died aged 76, was variously a racing driver, woodsman, poet, artist, lawyer and psychotherapist, and the son of the pretender to the throne of Sarawak, the jungle kingdom on Borneo, Sir John Hurt, who died aged 77, was an actor of mercurial talent, capable of wide emotional range, who excelled in playing misfits, eccentrics and victims of fate, Joost van der Westhuizen, who died aged 45, was regarded as the best scrum-half of the modern era and one of the greatest Springbok rugby players of all time, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, who died aged 45, was a vivacious socialite anda tribune of the so-called It-Girl revolution in the mid-Nineties, Victor Lownes,who died aged 88, was the original business partner of the American Playboy supremo Hugh Hefner and his hedonistic lifestyle led Private Eye to refer to him as Victor (disgusting) Lownes, Keith Barron, the actor, who died aged 83, was a surprise sex symbol and a reliable star of the sitcom circuit, most fondly remembered for Duty Free, Yuri Drozdov, who died aged 91, was aformer KGB major-general who did undercover work in China during the Cultural Revolution and in Cold War Berlin and ran a covert KGB unit whose officers were trained to liquidate people abroad, Roy Dotrice,the actor, who has died aged 94, was a supreme impersonator of old men, his evocations of the whims, wheezes, mannerisms and vocal quirks of the doddery carrying more conviction than the efforts of truly ancient players, David Shepherd, the artist,who died aged 86, enjoyed great popularity with the public, if not with the critics and achieved immense commercial success, Robert Hardy,the actor, who has died aged 91, had a fine record of television performances spanning more than 40 years, ranging from several portrayals of Winston Churchill to that of the peppery vet Siegfried Farnon in the popular 1980s series All Creatures Great and Small, Sir Edward du Cann, who died aged 93, was aformer Conservative MP and chairman of Lonrho, but admiration of his early career later turned to distrust, Source: With her intense nervous energy her performances, one . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. Sold for half a penny, it was a four-page broadsheet newspaper. This is a collaborative project with FindMyPast.com. By Telegraph Obituaries 18 Jan 2023, 1:02pm. By Telegraph Obituaries 18 Jan 2023, 12:57pm. Search Coventry obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. [11] When the exhibition ends in July 2018 Complex Developments Ltd hope to turn the buildings into a 100-bed hotel. Find out more, Anthony Green, painter whose unusual works probed his own domestic life obituary, Tom Sizemore, actor who specialised in playing hard men but whose career was derailed by violence and drug abuse obituary, Ron Roddan, athletics coach who guided Linford Christie to Olympic gold obituary, Sir Peter Graham-Moon, Bt, rally-driver and philandering baronet whose wronged wife cut up his suits obituary, Steve Mackey, bass guitarist with Pulp, darlings of Britpop obituary, Wayne Shorter, revered musician and composer acclaimed as one of the finest jazz saxophonists obituary. LOVE, It's a Girl LAVIN Harley and James Congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby daughter Winnie, Golden Anniversary EILEEN & IAN STURROCK Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary to Eileen and Ian Sturrock, Happy 21st Birthday BROTHERHOOD Bradley James Happy 21st Birthday Bradley.