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In pictures: Rugby cat charity celebrates 21 years of saving and changing lives
A Rugby charity is celebrating 21 years of changing – and saving – the lives of hundreds of cats and kittens.
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Strictly Come Dancing star delights superfan during stay at Kilworth House Hotel
Strictly Come Dancing judge and professional dancer Anton du Beke delighted a member of staff during a stay at Kilworth House Hotel.
Southam school choir spread the Christmas spirit
The school choir paid a visit the residents of Tithe Lodge, fresh from performing at Southam Christmas lights switch-on.
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Warwick pub forced to close today after burst pipe causes flooding
A pub in Warwick has been forced to close today (Thursday December 18) after a burst pipe caused flooding on the site.
Date set for appeal against decision to reject plans for large solar farm near Leamington
A date has been set for the appeal hearing against the decision to reject permission for plans to build a large solar farm to the south-east of Leamington.
Rugby Borough Council’s proposed purchase of town’s shopping centre moves a step closer
Rugby Borough Council’s proposed purchase of the town’s shopping centre moved closer to a “watershed moment” with in-principle support from all political persuasions.
Popular Warwickshire gastropub forced to close as 'entire ground floor flooded'
It says it is trying to reach all customers with bookings
Protective fencing to be installed at Warwick's historic Leper Hospital site
New protective fencing is set to be installed at the historic Leper Hospital site in Warwick.
Night shelter in Leamington urgently appealing to the community for overnight volunteers over Christmas and New Year
A night shelter in Leamington is urgently appealing for help from the community for overnight volunteers over the Christmas and New Year period.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth long-stayer Moose finds his forever home for Christmas
As one of the charity's longest residents, the crossbreed spent more than three years at the dog rehoming centre.
£31m Avon Valley School expansion - and £4m borrowing costs - approved in Rugby
A £31 million school expansion in Rugby has been approved despite Warwickshire County Council being accused by one of its own councillors of “misleading” the public.
Why computer games help combat loneliness
Sometimes I wonder why games so naturally become a space where people find it easier to cope with loneliness.
MP highlights serious concerns about proposed quarry near Lutterworth during debate in Westminster
South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has highlighted serious concerns about a proposed quarry near Lutterworth during a debate in Westminster.
Leamington History Group launches new film about life in town during Second World War
Leamington History Group has launched a new film about life in town during the Second World War and it is now available to watch on Youtube.
Suspected Warwickshire chop shop with 'stolen vehicles' shut down by police
Officers also arrested a man
10 Best Barber Booking Apps for 2026
It's tough to choose the top barber booking apps for 2026 with so many options out there.
Part of major route in and out of Warwick closed due to burst water pipe
Part of a major route in and out of Warwick has been closed this morning (Thursday December 18) due to a burst pipe.
CRICKET - Norton Lindsey hold end-of-season awards night
The club reviewed their achievements from the season just gone as the first XI celebrated promotion as Cotswold Hills League Division Two champions.
Warwickshire Police cracking down on Christmas drink driving
The force is cracking down on both drink and drug driving this festive season.
Severn Trent warning over emergency Warwickshire road closure amid major pipe burst
They have apologised for disruption that it make cause motorists