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Rugby Spring Fair 2026: Rotarians join forces for fun-packed community celebration
Families descended on Rugby’s Whitehall Recreation Ground for a community celebration yesterday (May 4).
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Travel consultant reveals what's really going on with holidays right now - and why people are still booking with confidence
An independent travel consultant has given an insight into the holiday industry right now with just weeks to go ahead of peak summer season.
Plans revealed for 250 new homes on Green Belt land in village near Warwick
Plans have been revealed that would see 250 new homes built in a village near Warwick.
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Warwickshire employers urged to support new carers initiative
MyTime, a programme delivered by the charity Local Solutions, has launched in the county.
Top Horses Bettors Are Watching as Preakness Stakes 2026 Field Forms
The 151st Preakness Stakes is shaping into one of the more intriguing editions in recent memory. Set for May 16 at Laurel Park, it brings a fresh backdrop and a field still evolving by the day.
Britain urged to act as Hedgehog Awareness Week launches nationwide
A nationwide call to action has been issued to help one of Britain’s most cherished yet increasingly threatened animals, as Hedgehog Awareness Week gets...
Witness of serious collision in Cotswolds 'was heading towards Warwickshire'
Police have appealed for the driver who may have witnessed a serious collision in the Cotswolds when they were heading towards Warwickshire to come forward.
Aerial images show true scale of horror at protected site near Rugby, where 30,000 tonnes of rubbish was dumped
These aerial images show the true scale of horror at protected site near Rugby, where 30,000 tonnes of household rubbish was dumped.
The chair that's seen three generations: Respected Rugby barber celebrates 25 years
A Rugby barbershop which cuts the hair of customers who originally came in as children with their fathers, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend.
Urban twist to Leamington in Bloom's annual photo competition
Photographers of all ages and abilities can submit a photo with the theme of 'Contrasts in Urban Nature’.
Bible which saved Warwickshire soldier's life from German bullet in 1918 is up for auction
A Bible that saved the life of a WWI Warwickshire soldier by stopping a bullet aimed at his chest could make thousands at auction after coming to light 108 years on.
Litter picking volunteers find human faeces at park in Leamington after travellers move out
Volunteers found human faeces in bushes when they cleaned up a site in Leamington which had been occupied by travellers just a few days before.
Varied ensembles all in harmony for a stunning festival
Review - Leamington Music Festival 2026
Cleaning business near Leamington wins regional award - and is now shortlisted for a national award
A cleaning business near Leamington has won a regional award and is now on the shortlist for a national award.
Warwickshire College Group to receive £1.7 million from Government to repair and maintain colleges
It comes as part of a £307 million investment to turn the page on years of neglect in the sector.
Great Alne Primary School closure challenge hearing set for election eve
The challenge hearing into the school's closure will be held the day before the local elections, with a Warwickshire scrutiny panel convened to decide how to proceed
St John's House Beer and Cider Fayre promises pints of fun
The event is returning for a second year on Saturday May 16 from 12 noon until 7pm.
Kineton artists back in the frame for latest exhibition
The annual Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings will be held on the weekend of May 9 and 10 at Kineton Village Hall.
More than 600,000 households receive benefits above average earnings, figures show - NATIONAL NEWS
More than 600,000 households across the UK are receiving more in benefits than the average worker earns, according to new analysis that has prompted renewed...
MP Matt Western welcomes the new Renters Right's Act
The new rules, which came into effect on May 1, include sweeping changes to renting which the MP for Warwick and Leamington says are a ‘game changer’ for renters.