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Call for all to get measles vaccine as cases rise
ADULTS and children are being urged to get protected against measles as the number of cases continues to rise across the West Midlands.
Police called after Warwickshire councillor claimed Pride has been 'hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men in dresses gyrating in front of children'
The councillor in charge of Warwickshire's children's services is defying calls to resign despite claiming that a gay rights movement has been “hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men in dresses gyrating in front of children”.
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All ready for Stratford Boat Club Regatta
It takes place on the Avon on Saturday (June 20) from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Police want to speak to this man in relation to an assault at fast food restaurant in Rugby
Police want to speak to this man in relation to an assault that took place at a fast food restaurant in Bilton.
Former Trading Standards officer from Kenilworth wins national award
A former Trading Standards officer from Kenilworth has won a national award.
Reform councillor slammed for claiming Pride movement “hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men”
Warwickshire Pride has accused Coun Wayne Briggs, a cabinet member of Warwickshire County Council’s Reform UK administration, of hate speech
Red Cross urges households to switch off heating as temperatures set to soar - NATIONAL NEWS
The British Red Cross is urging people to take steps to keep cool as temperatures are forecast to rise sharply across parts of England this weekend.
Grants available in Warwick district for community group improvement projects
Warwick District Council has opened up a new round of grants from its Rural/Urban Capital Improvement Scheme (RUCIS).
New business park to be built near Warwick after logistics firm buys 29-acre site
A new business park is set to be built near Warwick after a logistics firm bought a 29-acre site.
Art project quilt expressing courage of refugees is on display in Leamington
A large quilt created by refugees in a project working with a Leamington artist has been unveiled in the town.
COMMENT: England Have Done It Again... They've Made Us Believe
Is anyone else feeling it? That dangerous, unmistakable, medically inadvisable little glimmer of hope?
Five day long yellow heat alert triggered for Coventry and Warwickshire
It comes into force today
Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026: All the winning businesses in and around Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth
The winners of the 2026 Muddy Stilettos awards for Warwickshire and the West Midlands area have been announced - and there are plenty from Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth.
Makerfield Goes To The Polls In By-Election That Could Shape Labour's Future - NATIONAL NEWS
While by-elections are often local affairs, the contest in Makerfield has attracted national attention because of what is at stake for both the Labour Party...
Obituary: Rugby community mourns loss of "quiet pillar of strength and kindness" who devoted life to others
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Rugby man who has been described as a “quiet pillar of strength and kindness”.
Three men sentenced to total of 19 years and former detective handed suspended sentence for smuggling drugs into prison near Rugby using drones
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 19 years in prison, and a former detective has been handed a suspended sentence, for smuggling drugs into a prison near Rugby, using drones.
Moment callous Coventry conman tricks OAP into giving him £18k and says 'knows what she is doing'
Charlie Lee was part of a group that conned elderly victims out of more than £880,000
Warwickshire confirmed to host Lloyds Tour of Britain Women cycle race final leg
World-class riders will once again make their way through parts of the county
Concerns over suicide prevention training after mum-of-two dies in Stratford
Matilda Rose Davies was found dead at her home in Stratford, Warwickshire