Outlook: 50th Anniversary Special Edition – Coventry News, Archives & Local Sports

Celebrate a monumental milestone with this special 50th-anniversary episode of Outlook, the talking newspaper for Coventry! Recorded on September 16, 2026, host Ashley Haywood guides listeners through five decades of local audio heritage alongside current community news, local updates, and sports.

50th Anniversary Archives: Revisit historic excerpts from past broadcasts, including the debut 1976 edition, Pope John Paul II's 1982 visit to Coventry Airport, Coventry City’s 1987 FA Cup victory countdown, and the Millennium spire tightrope walk.

Coventry Local News: Coverage on the demolition of Tile Hill flats, nature enhancements at Longford Nature Park, plans for the Green Power Park at Coventry Airport, CBeebies filming at Coventry Market, and a venue appeal for the Coventry Collection museum.

Community & Hub Updates: Tributes to community members, BBC CWR Make a Difference Award winners, viral 91-year-old McDonald's manager Eric Edwards, the new Nest Coventry SEND center, and International Week of Braille events.

Sports & Local Culture: Updates on Coventry City FC, US Open tennis and Athletics Ultimate Championship results, plus upcoming local theatre performances in Leamington, Kenilworth, and Coventry.