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The Leamington Observer

Bus fares across most of England to be capped at £2 from January - NATIONAL NEWS

Single bus fares across most of England will be capped at £2 from 1 January 2027 under new plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with the measure set

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The Leamington Observer

Defence Secretary Sorry After Being Caught Joking About Early Prison Releases - NATIONAL NEWS

Wes Streeting has apologised after he was caught on a hot microphone making light of Labour's controversial early release scheme, in comments that have...

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Thug assaulted shopkeeper before headbutting police officer in Warwickshire robbery

It happened in the early hours earlier this year

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The Leamington Observer

Back business is the message to Andy Burnham from Coventry and Warwickshire

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce made the plea after new figures revealed the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in May.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Prolific ATM raider travelled more than 100 miles to Leamington Tesco

Artur Sutu pocketed around £40,000

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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.

WarwickshireWorld News

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...

WarwickshireWorld News

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.