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1 less reason to go to Coventry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51369413


Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:58 pm
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To be fair, whenever I've visited I've often been the only one in there.

But, they will be missed.

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Tue Feb 04, 2020 6:33 pm
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This kind of smacks of desperation to me - the Council couldn't think of anything else to do with the building (they've had no luck attracting a 'major retailer'): https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventrys-ikea-building-could-transformed-19842739


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O'Boyle again!

I'd be far more impressed if he'd said that the council would put all our treasures in the building so we can see them. At present they are scattered around the city in various industrial units and unseen.

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Work on the 'Cultural Hub & Arts Venue' starts next month: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2gny5ejq3o


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It's taken nearly 4 years for the project to go belly up. Must be a record for the City Council: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70wpr73462o


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'twas always going to happen. I bet O'Boyle has his fingers somewhere in this little mess.

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There's always plan B - turn it into student accommodation! :p


Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:16 pm
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Looks like the whole project's up to its ears in the excrement: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/new-hope-coventry-ikea-building-30998523


Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:33 pm
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Quelle surprise!

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When I read the article, I just gave a resigned sigh.


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