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The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire Police arrested 58 drink or drug drivers in December

Motorists from Rugby, Warwick, Leamington and Coventry were among 58 who were arrested by Warwickshire Police in December for drink or drug driving

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Keir Starmer poised to ban under-16s from social media - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that he is now prepared to consider backing a ban on social media for children under 16, in a shift that could have implications

The Leamington Observer

Dogs Trust Kenilworth's four legged TV star looks for his forever home

Gelert, the Belgian Malinois puppy, was born at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in March 2025.

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Face of Warwickshire drug dealer who hid stash 'down his pants'

Police said he is 'known drugs supplier and we’re glad he’s behind bars'

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The Coventry shops thieves target most as crimes spike by 40% in just one year

The shoplifting hotspots of Coventry and Warwickshire have been revealed

WarwickshireWorld News

Man who led Cumbria's two-unitary switch set to be 'lead official' for Warwickshire council shake-up

The shake-up of Warwickshire’s councils is set to be led by the man who oversaw the formation of two unitary authorities in Cumbria.

WarwickshireWorld News

First look at revamped Leamington town centre pub which reopened today

Popular Leamington town centre pub the Copper Pot has reopened today (Friday January 16) after undergoing a week-long refurbishment.

WarwickshireWorld News

McDonald's in Warwick seeks to extend its drive-thru opening hours to 24/7

McDonald's in Warwick is seeking to extend its opening hours.

The Leamington Observer

How the Fates of Famous Footballers Unfolded After Leaving the Big Stage

The post-football journeys of famous players are often just as captivating as their years on the field

The Leamington Observer

Coventry City Stars Battling for a Place at the 2026 World Cup

Read on as we analyse which Coventry players could be strutting their stuff in North America next summer

WarwickshireWorld News

Emergency crews at scene of collision involving motorbike and a car on A5 near Rugby

Emergency crews are at the scene of an accident involving a car and a motorbike on the A5 near Rugby.

WarwickshireWorld News

Cannabis seized as part of police action in North Leamington

Police in Leamington have disrupted suspected county lines drugs activity and supply in the north of the town.

The Leamington Observer

NHS diabetes scheme helps over 158,000 in Midlands

The NHS’s Healthier You Programme is a clinically proven weight management and lifestyle change initiative, and was one of the world's first diabetes prevention

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

A5 road closed live after 'motorbike crash' in Warwickshire

Police are at the scene

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Pub slams vandals after windows smashed in 'cowardly act'

The award winning Half Moon pub was targeted shortly after midnight on Friday

WarwickshireWorld News

"This feels like a real blow to us after all the efforts we have made to make our pub shine": Vandals target Wolston business

The owners of a family-run Wolston pub said they will “stop at nothing” to find the vandals who smashed the windows of their business.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Marks and Spencer eye up FIVE new sites in Coventry and Warwickshire in huge expansion

M&S wants to open new stores as it looks to double the size of its business, creating thousands of new jobs

WarwickshireWorld News

Rugby town centre pub closes doors just one year after takeover and refurbishment

A Rugby town centre pub has closed its doors just one year after being taken over and refurbished.

WarwickshireWorld News

Ejection threat, 'irresponsible' remarks and a 20-minute lock out - all over a Bubbenhall pub's patio and gazebos

A planning bunfight that featured a threat of ejection for clapping, an official calling a county councillor “irresponsible” and a sudden change of heart after 20 minutes behind closed doors saw permission denied for works outside a village pub.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Coventry drink driver caught after crashing on his way home after Christmas party

He was one of 58 motorists caught by police in December