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BOXING - Royal Leamington Spa ABC fighters gain experience in ring

George McKelvie, Arjun Bahga and Jordan Khera all represented the club in the ring.

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County Council talks up goals of new plan to put residents first

WCC says its new plan will focus on residents’ priorities – although the specifics of how this will be achieved remain under wraps for now

The Leamington Observer

HS2 Costs Could Soar Past £100bn as Britain’s Infrastructure Failings Come Under Fresh Scrutiny - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain’s flagship high-speed rail project HS2 is facing another major reset after ministers confirmed the railway could cost more than £100 billion...

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WarwickshireWorld News

"People come from other towns to try our delicious cakes": Rugby dad cooks up winning business...from his garage

A determined Brownsover dad who cooked up a winning idea during the first coronavirus lockdown has now expanded his business.

WarwickshireWorld News

Leamington school's garden team are set to shine at Gardeners' World Live

Students from the history research group at Trinity Catholic School in Leamington are set to shine at this years BBC Gardeners’ World Live event.

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Property Focus: Take a look inside this £1.5m south Warwickshire with stunning views of the countryside

A four-bedroom home located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in south Warwickshire has been put on the market with a guide price of £1,500,000.

WarwickshireWorld News

Consultation event for plans to build 1,100 new houses on North Leamington site

A consultation event will take place in June for a developer’s plans to build around 1,100 new houses on land to the north of Leamington.

WarwickshireWorld News

HS2 in Warwickshire: Transport Secretary announces major reset on national project

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has today (Tuesday June 18) announced a major reset of the HS2 high-speed rail project which has suffered from an “era of neglect”.

The Leamington Observer

Campaigners celebrate the scrapping of plans for a "new town" in south Warwickshire

The proposed development – which formed part of Stratford District Council’s South Warwickshire Local Plan – would have spanned some 329 hectares of green belt land.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick market to host 'Love Your Local Market' event with new mascot Dottie

Warwick’s Saturday market will once again be joining the ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign.

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Police in Warwickshire face gross misconduct hearings over man's death

Five serving and former Warwickshire Police officers are to face disciplinary action over the death of Darren Cumberbatch.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Government confirm HS2 speed reduction in cost-saving announcement

The Cabinet minister is expected to tell the Commons that the maximum speed of HS2 services will be 320km/h (199mph), down from the original design of 360km/h (224mph), as part of HS2 cost savings

The Leamington Observer

BOXING - Leamington fighter Lewis Williams returns from training camp with Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua

Williams spent five weeks training alongside undefeated heavyweight champion Usyk and also sparred with former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick's bumper two-day food festival heading to town this bank holiday weekend

Warwick’s popular food festival will be returning to the town this bank holiday weekend – and this year it is taking place over two days.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Sister of Nuneaton man stabbed to death says 'he would do anything for me'

Tom Ellis was tragically stabbed in Queens Road by a teen with armed with a knife. Now his family have spoken out to warn others about the consequences of knife crime

The Leamington Observer

No HS2 trains through Warwickshire for another decade at least

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander today set out plans to reset the controversial project, delivering the high speed rail line as quickly as possible.

WarwickshireWorld News

Packed programme for all ages at Leamington Peace Festival

The organisers of this year’s Leamington Peace Festival are promising a packed programme of music, events and other attractions for all ages.

WarwickshireWorld News

Police arrest woman following reports of altercations with schoolchildren in Rugby

A woman has been arrested following reports about altercations with schoolchildren in the Houlton area.

The Leamington Observer

LOOK: Rugby Bikefest roars back into town

Bikers, enthusiasts and music fans from far and wide roared into Rugby town centre for the annual Bikefest on Sunday (May 17)

WarwickshireWorld News

Charity's suicide prevention bench unveiled at Warwick football club

A suicide prevention charity has unveiled a special bench at a Warwick football club as part of its ongoing campaign.