Junior Masterchefs 20/11/2008
Junior chefs proved they could stand the heat in the kitchen by creating and cooking their winning dishes for guests at a prestigious food and drink competition in the city.

Coventry City FC announces charities 18/11/2008
Coventry City Football Club is delighted to announce the charities that will benefit from the club’s support throughout the 2008/09 season.

World Cup winner at the Ricoh 17/11/2008
World Cup winner Jack Charlton has lifted the trophy which will be competed for in the centenary season of the Bedworth Nursing Football Association.

UK's only consumer show for disabled people 16/11/2008
The UK’s only nationwide consumer show for people with disabilities is to be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry this month.(November)

Success for Ricoh chef 14/11/2008
It was no Hell’s Kitchen experience for Ricoh Arena chef Felan Hennigan when he took part in a national competition.

Support acts for Scouting for Girls confirmed 10/11/2008
A former Notts County winger is set to play at the Ricoh Arena in front of thousands of screaming fans.

Tickets for rugby semi-finals on sale 5/11/2008
Gloucester Rugby and the Ospreys will kick off the EDF Energy Cup semi-final double-header at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on March 28, 2009.

Young masterminds 4/11/2008
Questions on books written by top authors ranging from JK Rowling to Jacqueline Wilson will test youngsters in the Midlands heat of an international competition in Coventry.

Think Pink Halloween day 3/11/2008
It was a scary pink Halloween day at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in aid of a national charity.

Roll with it! 29/10/2008
Oasis fans can buy tickets from tomorrow (Thursday) to see their idols perform live at the Ricoh Arena and those queuing up will be in for a treat - they get a roll with it.

College chefs aim for Ricoh success 27/10/2008
Catering students in Coventry have been undergoing a grilling at a competition cook-off.

Famous stars head to Ricoh 27/10/2008
International stars from the worlds of movies, television and sports will be meeting fans at a major event at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next month.(November)

Oasis and The Enemy to play at the Ricoh Arena 24/10/2008
One of the biggest bands in British music history, Oasis, will rock the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next summer.

Coventry fans will See a difference in ticket convenience 23/10/2008
A 24-hour hotline has been set up for Coventry City supporters to buy match tickets.

Ricoh staff to raise money for breast cancer awareness 21/10/2008
Staff at the Ricoh Arena have been challenged to wear pink to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

From Wham! to Soft Cell 17/10/2008
Classic 1980s hits from Soft Cell’s ‘Tainted Love’ to ‘Two Tribes’ by Frankie Goes To Hollywood will be performed by one of the city’s top tribute acts at The Isle Casino this month.(October)

Cooking up a storm! 17/10/2008
The Ricoh Arena’s new head chef Tom Harris is used to living life in the fast lane.

Focus on video awards 11/10/2008
A prestigious awards ceremony will take centre stage at a leading trade show for people involved in the video industry.

Tonight I'm going to be Neil Diamond 9/10/2008
The Isle Casino will be swaying to the sounds of Sweet Caroline when a Neil Diamond impersonator takes to the stage this month. (October)

New sponsorship deal at the Ricoh 3/10/2008
A chance meeting at a top exhibition led to a new sponsorship deal at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Major rugby semi-finals heading to Ricoh 2/10/2008
The Ricoh Arena will stage this season's EDF Energy Cup semi-finals.

Hat-trick of games for £50 29/9/2008
Coventry City is offering supporters the chance to net a hat-trick of games for just £50 at the Ricoh Arena.

The Days to support Scouting for Girls 25/9/2008
An up-and-coming indie pop band will be playing in the city later this year as part of a nationwide tour.

Bending over backwards for the environment 25/9/2008
How to reduce your carbon footprint and the benefits of yoga will be demonstrated to youngsters at a fascinating family event at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Casino offers £57k spin 18/9/2008
Casino goers in Coventry are being given a fabulous chance to get behind the wheel of one of Britain’s classiest cars.

No place like home for Jacqueline 16/9/2008
The new head of operations at the Ricoh Arena feels like she has come home.

Vacancy for Risk & Continuity Manager 13/9/2008
The Ricoh Arena joins forces with Coventry City Football Club to create a new Risk & Continuity Manager vacancy based at the home of the Sky Blues

Ricoh appoints new head of sales 28/8/2008
The new head of sales at the £113 million Ricoh Arena in Coventry is determined to bring more blue-chip business to the venue.

Disabled parking on CCFC match days 26/8/2008
Daniel Gidney, chief executive of the Ricoh Arena, said: “There appears to be some confusion over an apparent change in policy for the sale of match day car parking spaces to disabled users and the inability to buy disabled car parking tickets on the day.

Darts returns to the Ricoh 21/8/2008
The Ricoh Arena will host the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts for a second successive year in 2009.

Charity walk raises £1,500 31/7/2008
A charity walk around the pitch at the Ricoh Arena has boosted four charities.

Spirit of Singers FC rekindled at Ricoh Arena 31/7/2008
Coventry City’s history is being rekindled in its 125th anniversary season at the Singers Bar and Bistro at the Ricoh Arena.

Birthday bash a great success! 29/7/2008
Coventry City fans flocked to the Ricoh Arena to take part in the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations as well as raise around £1,000 for Oxfam’s Chinese earthquake appeal.

It will be absolutely fabulous! 28/7/2008
A groundbreaking trade show for fashion buyers will be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry after the success of Chic for the last three years.

Scouting For Girls headline at the Ricoh 24/7/2008
Scouting For Girls are to play at the Ricoh Arena later this year as part of their nationwide tour.

New cashless card system for Sky Blues fans 23/7/2008
It is all systems go for the cashless card system when Coventry City kick off their new season at the Ricoh Arena.

New look for hotel website 17/7/2008
The boutique hotel at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry has joined forces with a specialist travel company to upgrade its website.

New facilities director for the Ricoh Arena 10/7/2008
Anthony Mundy has swapped a flagship project in Birmingham for a complex of an identical standing in Coventry.

Isle Casino celebrates first birthday in style 7/7/2008
Visitors to The Isle Casino were left all shook up after an Elvis tribute act wowed the audience during the venue’s first birthday celebrations.

Mercia becomes Ricoh Arena's official radio partner 4/7/2008
Coventry radio station Mercia is the new official radio partner of the Ricoh Arena.

Launch of skyshare for small businesses 3/7/2008
The Ricoh Arena and Coventry City are pioneering a new way of selling corporate sporting packages.

100th wedding reception at the Ricoh 30/6/2008
Over 600 guests travelled from all over the world to attend the 100th wedding reception at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Warwickshire band Livin' on a Prayer! 25/6/2008
A Warwickshire band who supported Bon Jovi at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry admitted it was “awesome”.

Lost Highway finds its way home 25/6/2008
Bon Jovi rocked the Ricoh Arena in Coventry again in memorable style.

Singers Bar and Bistro appoints new manager 12/6/2008
A former cross country athlete is now running the Singers Bar and Bistro at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Major boost for Isle Casino 22/5/2008
Coventry’s Isle Casino is set for a major boost next month after government changes to the law.

From the Far East to the Ricoh 15/5/2008
From Rugby to the Far East, the new guest services manager at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry has vast experience in the hospitality industry.

Sir Derek Higgs 1944-2008 29/4/2008
David Allvey, chairman of Arena Coventry Limited, said “Everybody from ACL and at the Ricoh Arena is greatly shocked and saddened by the news of Sir Derek’s death and our thoughts are with Lady Higgs, Marilyn and their families.

Record rugby attendance at the Ricoh 28/4/2008
The Ricoh Arena has been praised by the organisers of the Heineken Cup after a record rugby attendance at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.


Ricoh Arena's Heineken Cup clash will give Coventry economy £6 million boost 21/4/2008
The Heineken Cup semi-final clash between Munster and Saracens could be worth up to £6 million for Coventry's economy.

Don't forget to switch off! 14/4/2008
A switch-off mascot has been introduced at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to encourage tenants to save energy.

The Enemy live at the Ricoh 7/4/2008
Around 16,000 fans packed into the Jaguar Exhibition Hall for The Enemy concerts at the Ricoh Arena at the weekend.

Positive response to cashless cards 3/4/2008
The chief executive of the Ricoh Arena is delighted with the response from Coventry City fans to the introduction of the cashless payment cards after it led to an increase in transactions at the kiosks.


5,000 music fans pack The Ricoh Arena for inaugural BBC 1Xtra Live concert 28/3/2008
Around 5,000 music fans were at the Ricoh Arena to see some of the biggest artists from both sides of the Atlantic.

Ricoh becomes first cashless stadium in the UK 21/3/2008
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will become the first cashless stadium in the UK next season.

J. League visit the Ricoh 7/3/2008
Leading figures from the J. League in Japan have been on a fact-finding mission to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to find out more about multi-purpose venues.

Event and stage contractor appointed 3/3/2008
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry has appointed its first event and stage contractor as it expands its services.

Ricoh chosen as 2012 Olympic training camp 3/3/2008
The race to 2012 is on after eleven venues in Coventry and Warwickshire were given an official Olympic seal of approval to host athletes ahead of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Darts boss targets Ricoh return 22/2/2008
Top-flight darts could be heading back to the Ricoh Arena after a hugely successful night of Whyte & Mackay Premier League action.

Christmas 2008! 1/2/2008
Christmas 2008 looks set to break even more records at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry following a major investment.

New park and ride scheme at Coventry Airport 16/1/2008
A new park and ride scheme for Coventry City fans is to open following Saturday’s match against Burnley.

New show launched at the Ricoh 17/12/2007
A brand new show is being launched at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next year for the cutting-edge micro manufacturing industry.

Jon Gaunt opens Jaguar Club 4/12/2007
Radio presenter Jon Gaunt has officially opened a new state-of-the-art conference and banqueting suite at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Bon Jovi are returning to the Ricoh Arena 5/11/2007
After kick starting the summer with the historic opening of Europe’s newest state of the art building, the O2 Arena in London, Bon Jovi will cross the Atlantic once again to perform at stadiums across the UK as part of their Lost Highway World Tour.

Another award for the Ricoh 25/10/2007
Coventry’s Ricoh Arena has added another major award to its trophy cabinet.


It's the mix that matters 3/9/2007
Many sporting venues have billed themselves as multi-purpose but few truly live up to the name.

Hot Rod at the Ricoh Arena 12/7/2007
Superstar Rod Stewart captivated the audience at another hugely successful concert at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

An 'Electric night' for Ricoh supplier 21/6/2007
The Ricoh Arena’s main services provider has again scooped a top prize at a leading events awards ceremony.

Juliette's on track for Ricoh success 21/5/2007
The new sales and marketing executive at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry has an ideal track record.

Coventry cleans up 11/5/2007
Two of Coventry’s most decorated building projects have won yet another major award – although this time they had to share the limelight.

Launch of 71 Rooms & Silk Suites 4/5/2007
One of Coventry’s newest hotels is to change its name to reflect its standing within the UK’s hospitality industry.

Ricoh Arena wins prestigious catering award 16/4/2007
The award-winning Ricoh Arena in Coventry, part of leading foodservice company Compass Group, has beaten Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Scotland’s Hampden Park to win a prestigious catering award.


A Knight and Day to remember 26/2/2007
Soul diva Beverley Knight has praised the Ricoh Arena after her concert completed the venue’s successful official opening.


A Knight and Day to remember 26/2/2007
Soul diva Beverley Knight has praised the Ricoh Arena after her concert completed the venue’s successful official opening.

Community space at the Ricoh Arena officially opens 7/12/2006
Facilities dedicated for community use have been officially opened at the Ricoh Arena.

Gidney takes up the reigns at the Ricoh 8/8/2006
The award-winning Ricoh Arena has appointed a new chief executive

New Chairman of The Ricoh Arena Announced 31/7/2006
The new chairman at the Ricoh Arena says he has joined a complex which is delivering both value to the local economy and pride to the people of Coventry and the Midlands.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Report 10/7/2006
The Red Hot Chili Peppers concert on the 2nd July was a fantastic success, and we have the pictures to prove it! Click the link above to see photos of the night.

Bon Jovi Concert Report 20/6/2006
Click the link above to see pictures from the fantastic Bon Jovi concert which took place at the Ricoh Arena on the 7th June.

Health & Fitness Club Set to Open. 10/1/2006
Work is well underway of the £1.2m fit-out of the 20,000 sq ft Arena Health and Fitness Club which over-looks the pitch at the multi-purpose complex.

Information for visiting supporters to the Ricoh Arena 2/8/2005
An extensive Residents Parking Scheme exists for up to 2 kilometres around the Ricoh Arena on Matchdays.

Bryan Adams to Rock the Ricoh! 7/6/2005
One of the world's most highly acclaimed musicians has signed up to perform the first concert at the Ricoh Arena.

Ricoh rocks with £10 million sponsorship deal 26/4/2005
Ricoh, the IT giant, today signed a £10 million sponsorship deal to secure the international naming rights for the Coventry’s new arena.

Sowing the seeds for the Arena's future 22/4/2005
More than 4,000-tonnes of seed are to be sown at Ricoh Arena as work is finalised on the multi-purpose development’s state-of-the-art pitch.

Ricoh Arena News Release 16/12/2004
Earlier this year Jaguar and Ricoh Arena made an announcement regarding Jaguar's involvement in the Ricoh Arena project. Since that announcement both parties have entered into extensive dialogue in order to reach agreement on this project, taking into account the rapid deterioration of Jaguar's business situation.

Kick-off for the Premier Club! 30/11/2004
Sky Blues legend Steve Ogrizovic will ring in a new era as the Arena becomes the first in the Midlands to offer a Premier Club.

NTL completes the line-up! 28/9/2004
Communications giant ntl has been unveiled as the final stadium sponsor of the Arena.

Yorkshire Bank - the first Founder Partner 20/8/2004
Yorkshire Bank has become the first founder partner to sign up to the ambitious £113 million Ricoh Arena scheme.

Spectacular aerial photos of the Arena 17/8/2004
These quite spectacular aerial shots of the Arena and Tesco Extra Store taken just last week show how the north of Coventry is changing and is also creating a new gateway into our City.

Prestigous office space launched at the Arena 28/6/2004
Some of the most prestigious office space in the West Midlands has been launched in Coventry.

Marconi backs the Arena 28/6/2004
Telecommunications network provider Marconi Communications has struck a deal to become a corporate sponsor of the new Ricoh Arena.

Arena Announces Major Sponsor 29/4/2004
The Evening Telegraph has signed for the Sky Blues - as the first corporate sponsor of the new £113 million Arena stadium.

Arena Signs £60 Million Deal with World's Biggest Events & Catering Company 28/4/2004
Ricoh Arena has signed a deal with FMC, part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering and hospitality company.

Coventry's landmark building starts to take shape 6/4/2004
These pictures were taken from what will be the football pitch and show the west stand taking shape.

Work Officially Kicks-Off To Build The Ricoh Arena 13/1/2004
Former Sky Blues hero John Sillett heralded a new era for the north of Coventry and the football club as work on the £60 million Arena officially got underway.

£113 million Ricoh Arena Development Approved 17/10/2003
An ambitious £113 million multi-purpose development which will create 3,000 jobs and help regenerate the north of Coventry has been given the go-ahead.

Alan Edward Higgs Charity becomes the new joint venture partner 10/10/2003
Alan Edward Higgs Charity becomes the new joint venture partner

Preferred Contractor to build Ricoh Arena is announced 24/9/2003
The company behind two of Europe’s finest stadia projects has been named the preferred contractor to build the £60 million Ricoh Arena subject to a council decision to proceed with the scheme on October 16.

Coventry's new 32,500 all-seater Arena moved a giant step nearer this week 11/9/2003
Coventry's new 32,500 all-seater Arena moved a giant step nearer this week with the formation of the joint venture company set up to deliver the scheme.

Coventry City Council secured European funding 24/7/2003
Coventry City Council has secured European funding of almost £5 million for the new Ricoh Arena.

Ricoh Arena business initiative 19/5/2003
A new initiative aimed at helping small and medium sized companies to further their businesses is to be launched at the new Ricoh Arena.

Netx major step in the construction of the Ricoh Arena announced 24/4/2003
Another major step in the construction of the new Ricoh Arena has been announced.

First phase of Coventry's £60 million Arena completed 17/4/2003
The first phase in the construction of Coventry’s £60 million, multi-purpose Arena has been completed.

The City Council sign the deal with Tesco 23/1/2003
Coventry City Council today signed a multi-million pound deal with supermarket giant Tesco to create one of its biggest stores in the United Kingdom – and kick off development on the city’s new multi-purpose Arena.

Planners explore community facilities 15/11/2002
Planners are exploring how community facilities might be included in the new £60 million Ricoh Arena.

Gas Tower at Foleshill stands in the way of a major regeneration project 6/9/2002
The gas tower at Foleshill that stands in the way of a major regeneration project is to be demolished by a controlled implosion.

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