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Leamington shopping centre announces closure of its “much-loved” free soft play area
The Royal Priors shopping centre in Leamington town centre has announced the closure of its “popular” and “much-loved” free soft play area with immediate effect.
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Coventry heatwave LIVE as 'extreme' warning issued and rail services delayed
Extreme heat is forecast over the next 36 hours
5 Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer At Just for Pets
As temperatures rise, it’s important to help our dogs stay comfortable, safe and hydrated. The Just for Pets team have so many tips if you speak to them in store here’s just 5 options.
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Big heatwave decision made on all Warwickshire pot hole and road resurfacing works
An extreme heat alert is in place
Classic car show breaks all records
The annual Cars at the Spa show saw more cars, some 300, more people and more money raised than ever before.
Drop-in event to showcase job opportunities at Coventry and Warwickshire charity
The Myton Hospices is holding a recruitment drop-in session at its shop in the Rugby Central Shopping Centre on Friday (June 26) from 11am to 2pm
World record attempt to be made at armed forces event in Leamington this weekend
A former soldier known for his feats of strength and endurance will make a Guinness World Record attempt at the Armed Forces Day Community Event in Leamington on Saturday (June 27).
New 'Hospital at Home' service to launch in summer for older adults in Coventry and Warwickshire
A new service for older adults with mental health issues, which will see treatment their own homes, is set to launch this summer.
Three-vehicle crash at busy crossroads blocks traffic in both directions on A5 in Northamptonshire
Emergency services have been called to the A5 in Northamptonshire following a crash involving three vehicles.
Commissioner names his preferred candidate for Warwickshire new police chief
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has today named Emma Bond MBE as his preferred candidate to become the next police chief for the county.
Heat is on for colleagues who are running 173 miles to Crick in extraordinary endurance challenge
Two runners face blazing conditions as they head 173 miles to their company’s Crick site as part of a fundraising challenge.
Plans approved for large battery energy storage system near Lutterworth
Plans for a large battery energy storage system (BESS) near Lutterworth has been given the green light.
New chair appointed at Shakespeare's England
Liam Bartlett, regional director for Merlin Entertainments, has taken on the role after serving on the Shakespeare’s England board for a number of years.
It's carnival time in Kenilworth
Kenilworth and Southam MP Sir Jeremy Wright writes for The Observer.
New Met Office amber 'extreme heat' warning issued for Coventry and Warwickshire
It comes as a red alert is in place
All records smashed at classic car show in Leamington
All records were smashed at the annual Cars at the Spa classic car festival in Leamington on Sunday (June 21) , where there were more cars, more people and more money raised than ever before.
Opinion: 'Social media ban will do more harm than good' - Rugby Advertiser work experience student shares concerns over new rules
Milo Green, 15, is a GCSE student and artist who has been working with The Rugby Advertiser this week. A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government, covering platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, the government said. In her article below, Milo a...
Little Leamington fundraisers visited by Pudsey
More than 150 children from Busy Bees Leamington received the visit from BBC Children in Need’s bear to celebrate a fundraising effort built around a shared love of reading.
Extreme heat prompts temporary clsoure of Warwickshire recycling sites
The closures take place today and tomorrow.
Reduced opening hours at Warwickshire tips due to extreme heat
Warwickshire County Council will be reducing its opening hours at all its tips both today (Wednesday June 24) and tomorrow (Thursday June 25).