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Why the Newmarket July festival is one of racing’s most underrated weeks
Ask any seasoned racing fan which festival they look forward to most and Newmarket rarely tops the list, and that’s a crying shame.
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Update: Council makes statement about tree incident at Victoria Park in Leamington
Safety at Royal Leamington Spa Bowls Club at Victoria Park “is of the utmost importance to Warwick District Council” the authority has said after a falling branch from a tree injured three people during an event there on Sunday (June 21).
Warwickshire comes together to mark Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Day brings communities together to show their appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service urging people to 'heed the extreme heat warning'
The Met Office's red warning comes into force at 1am and will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday night.
Heat knocks out trains - only half will run on Banbury and Leamington lines
Extreme heat has caused cancellation of many scheduled trains on the Banbury and Leamington lines.
Community garden initiative to take root at Lillington Library
A new community garden at Lillington Library will be officially launched on Sunday (June 28).
Lucky escape as large branch comes down on bowls green
It happened in Leamington's Victoria Park during the Bowls England Para Pairs Competition on Sunday.
Concerns are growing for welfare of missing teenager who is believed to be in Rugby
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing teenager who is believed to be in the Rugby area.
Extreme heat sees Warwick District Council meeting postponed
Warwick District Council has postponed this week’s meeting for all councillors due to extreme weather conditions.
“Our wish is that this spreads across Rugby and beyond": Young cyclists saddle up to help hospital
Young cyclists saddled up for a 100km challenge to raise money for Rugby’s Hospital of St Cross.
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
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
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.
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.