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Give your views on what can be done with 'third' red phone box in Leamington town centre

Leamington Town Council is inviting residents to share their ideas for the possible use of the third telephone box at the top of the Parade in Clarendon Avenue.

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Jail for man who headbutted police officer and pushed Rugby shopkeeper over during robbery

A man who headbutted a police officer while being arrested for a robbery in Rugby has been jailed for more than three years.

The Leamington Observer

HS2 engineers install final roof segment of Burton Green tunnel

The 16-metre-wide twin-box-shaped tunnel will carry high-speed trains beneath the village of Burton Green, near Kenilworth.

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Crushing blow for newlywed Rugby couple as dad-to-be left paralysed after spinal injury

A Rugby man who married the love of his life last year has been left paralysed after a random bleed on his spinal cord.

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Long-suffering Leamington residents welcome measures to help block nauseating odours - but are frustrated they might take months to implement

Long-suffering residents in Leamington, Whitnash and Warwick have welcomed measures to help block nauseating odours that have plagued their lives - but said they are frustrated that they might take months to implement.

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Warwick and Leamington MP welcomes Warwickshire County Council split

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western has welcomed the decision for the reorganisation of Warwickshire County Council which will see the authority split into two to cover the north and south of the area in 2028.

The Leamington Observer

Widdecombe ‘Struck With Hammer 21 Times’, Court Told - NATIONAL NEWS

Ann Widdecombe died after being struck on the head with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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Kenilworth Food Festival returns this weekend

Kenilworth Food Festival will be returning this weekend.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Police make urgent plea to parents over 'urban exploring' trend at 'dangerous' old school building

The Kenilworth site may contain hazardous materials including asbestos - and parents are being urged to ensure their children stay away

The Leamington Observer

Cash to upgrade three Warwick district schools and SEND provision

Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet approved the funding to deliver significant facility upgrades across three schools in the Southam area.

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South Warwickshire villagers come together with experts to explore practical ways to reduce energy bills and improve homes

Residents in south Warwickshire have come together with experts and partners to explore practical ways to reduce energy bills and improve homes.

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Community microfestival focusing on holistic health, well-being and music is heading to Long Itchington

A new microfestival focusing on holistic health, well-being and music is heading to Long Itchington this year.

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Protesters turned out in Warwick to oppose Reform UK’s plans to reverse Warwickshire County Council’s climate emergency declaration

Eighty protesters turned out in Warwick to oppose Reform UK’s motion to reverse Warwickshire County Council’s declaration of a climate emergency on Tuesday morning (July 21).

The Leamington Observer

Burnham's Energy VAT Cut Announcement Overshadowed by Funding Row - NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled his first major policy since taking office, cutting VAT on electricity bills to zero from October 1...

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Rugby Rotarians bring community together for tea, cake and fundraising

Friends joined for an afternoon of tea, cake and fellowship in Bilton to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Art in the Park festival returns to Leamington next month

Arts, culture and music festival Art in the Park will return to Leamington next month.

The Leamington Observer

CRICKET - Leamington cruise to seven-wicket win at Worfield

Jakeman starred with the ball and helped bowl Worfield out for 169 in 47.4 overs at Davenport Park.

The Leamington Observer

Year of hard work celebrated at Painting's Plantation in Leamington

The nature reserve at Campion School is maintained by students and retired volunteers from Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Minister explains reason Warwickshire is getting two new councils with north/south split

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has confirmed Warwickshire will be divided into two new unitary councils, with separate North Warwickshire and South Warwickshire authorities replacing the current two-tier system, rejecting calls for a single county-wide council.

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Family raise nearly £10,000 for Rugby hospital charity in memory of much-loved dad

Funds totalling nearly £10,000 have been donated to Rugby’s Friends of St Cross in memory of a much-loved former patient.