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"To lose a child and not really know why is heartbreaking": Life-saving campaign in memory of much-loved young Rugby woman
The parents of a much-loved young woman from Rugby who died four days after collapsing from heart failure held an event in her memory on Tuesday.
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Drought officially declared across Coventry and Warwickshire by Environment Agency
There are now seven areas in England that are in flash drought
After months of delays, BOTH paddling pools in Warwick and Leamington are now open!
After months of delays, both paddling pools in Warwick and Leamington have re-opened today (Wednesday).
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Paddling pools re-open at parks in Leamington and Warwick
The new-look pools at both Victoria Park in Leamington and St Nicholas Park in Warwick opened to the public today following the completion of final safety check
Unanimous backing for fight to save Healthwatch Warwickshire
Rival Warwickshire councillors have joined forces in an attempt to save a body that represents the public to NHS and care providers.
Sessions for veterans to meet and talk to each other are being launched in Warwick
Sessions for veterans to meet and talk to each other are being launched in Warwick.
Acoustic panels end echoes at Southam Community Centre
Community groups have been keen to use the new building since it opened on Tiger Moth Drive in the new Flying Fields Estate in 2025.
Warwick Folk Festival review - Musical and natural wonders made this a festival to remember
Clive Peacock reviews the 2026 Warwick Folk Festival
Acoustic panels have already made a 'massive difference' at Southam Community Centre
Acoustic panels installed at the new Southam Community Centre have already made a "massive difference", according to the community.
The Air Ambulance Service launches £9million appeal for new base
Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western is backing The Air Ambulance Service's Big Bases Appeal.
Firms back education shake-up to get more young people ready for work
Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to offer students the opportunity to study more vocational subjects from the age of 14
Police in Rugby seize and scrap motorbike after rider caught for motoring offences
A motorcyclist has lost his wheels after police stopped him in Rugby in the early hours.
Community groups in Kenilworth invited to apply for project support grant
Community groups and organisations in Kenilworth are being invited to apply for a project support grant.
SWIMMING - Leamington's Lauren Cox wins 50m backstroke bronze at 2026 Commonwealth Games
In a hotly-contested final, the Leamington swimmer took bronze in 27.56 seconds to claim the third Commonwealth Games medal of her career.
Millions of workers could pay new tax to fund social care under Burnham plan - NATIONAL NEWS
Whitehall officials draw up 1.8pc income levy to bankroll Andy Burnham's social care plan.
Helping Hands in Leamington has kitchen makeover
Helping Hands Community Project, which supports residents facing homelessness, poverty and hardship, has a new kitchen at its premises in Althorpe Street.
George Finch asks 'where's your evidence' in Warwickshire staff bullying row
Green councillor Nicki Scott claimed staff were "scared to work at Warwickshire County Council" under Reform UK's watch and asked leader George Finch to accept his behaviour had contributed to the problem – claims he flatly denied
St Nicholas Park paddling pool re-opens tomorrow
The pool will be open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Burnham braces for welfare revolt from his own MPs before he's even published a policy - NATIONAL NEWS
Andy Burnham is already facing the same rebellion that helped sink his predecessor, before he has even published a single welfare proposal.
Emergency crews at scene of road collision on Rugby's Western Relief Road
Emergency crews are at the scene of a road collision in Rugby this afternoon (July 28).