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Coventry and Warwickshire attractions affected by heatwave as community centre set to close
The decision has been made ahead of the 'extreme heat' due to hit the city
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Warwick's popular Smith Street party is returning to the town
An annual party, which promotes and celebrates the businesses in Warwick’s independent shopping street, will be returning next month.
Palestine Action activist from Leamington appears in court over 'planned Elbit attack'
Eight defendants are jointly charged with criminal damage and violent disorder at an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, on August 6 2024
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The Queen's Royal Hussars freedom parade in Warwick heralded 'a memorable and historic occasion for the community'
The Queen's Royal Hussars freedom parade through Warwick over the weekend has been heralded 'a memorable and historic occasion for the community'.
Open weekend will showcase brand new swimming pool in Kenilworth next month
A two-day public event to showcase the new swimming pool at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth will be held next month.
Heat knocks out trains - only half will run on Banbury and Leamington lines
Extreme heat has caused cancellation of half the scheduled trains on the Banbury and Leamington lines to London.
Man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of child sex offence in Warwickshire
He was arrested on Saturday
"Precious minutes can save lives": New defibrillator for Rugby learning centre
A defibrillator has been installed at the Percival Guildhouse in Rugby town centre.
M40 fatal collision update after woman, 60s, dies in three car crash
The stretch of motorway was closed for 17 hours
Travellers have been asked to leave park in Leamington suburb where they set up camp
Travellers who have set up a camp at Mason Avenue Park in Lillington have been asked to leave the site by a certain point today otherwise they will be served with a court order.
Refugees weave their stories into quilt on display in Leamington
The Threads of Courage quilt project was led by local artist Libby Esler.
Nicola Sturgeon's Former Husband Jailed Over SNP Funds Scandal - NATIONAL NEWS
The former husband of ex-Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after admitting embezzling hundreds of...
Carns Considers Labour Leadership Challenge to Frontrunner Burnham - NATIONAL NEWS
Former Armed Forces minister Al Carns has refused to rule out a bid for the Labour leadership, raising the prospect of a contested race to succeed Keir Starmer
'Conform or get kicked' - Warwick councillor Sam Jones gives his views over his five-month suspension from the Green Party
A Warwick councillor who has been suspended from the Green Party for more than five months claims he is the victim of an “orchestrated” smear campaign to silence him.
'Conform or get kicked' - Warwickshire councillor Sam Jones gives his views over his five-month suspension from the Green Party
A Warwickshire councillor who has been suspended from the Green Party for more than five months claims he is the victim of an “orchestrated” smear campaign to silence him.
Rugby raises Armed Forces Day flag in tribute to military and civilians who lost their lives
The Armed forces Flag has been raised at Rugby Town Hall to mark the start of a week of thanks to the nation’s armed forces and their families.
A Bowl of Water Could Save a Life: Britons Urged to Help Wildlife Survive Heatwave
Britons are being urged to spare a thought for the country's wildlife as temperatures climb towards 40C in parts of the UK, creating potentially dangerous condi
Warwick art trail returns for Warwickshire Open Studios - with one artist supporting holding a community centre crowdfunder
The community is being encouraged to visit a range of artists at their homes or venues as part of the Warwickshire Open Studios ‘Summer Art Weeks’.
Firefighters say blown tyre caused huge car transporter fire on M1 near Catthorpe Interchange
Firefighters who spent hours tackling a huge car transporter fire said the blaze caused by a blown tyre on the trailer.
Rare red Met Office alert looms for Coventry as precautions warning issued
Once triggered it will remain in place for 36 hours as temperatures rocket