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The Leamington Observer

Young Warwickshire cycling fans invited to design tour flag

Children aged 11 and under are being invited to design the official start flag and winner’s trophy for the Warwickshire stage.

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WarwickshireWorld News

Warwickshire County Council: Restore Britain leader calls for an end to left-right squabbling

The leader of the four-strong group that could sway Warwickshire County Council decisions has vowed to park political beliefs when it comes to local issues – and is calling on rivals to follow suit.

WarwickshireWorld News

Rugby engineer breaks his own world record after becoming the first person to ever drive a remote control car at over 250mph

A motorcycle engineer from Rugby has broken his own world record after becoming the first person to ever drive a remote control car at over 250mph - faster than a McLaren F1 and a Bugatti Veyron.

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The Leamington Observer

Warning to West Midlands Railway passengers ahead of strike action on Friday and Saturday

All routes across the region's rail network will be affected by the industrial action.

WarwickshireWorld News

Incredible footage shows Warwickshire Police officer tackling man who threatened to set himself on fire at petrol station

Incredible footage shows the moment a Warwickshire Police officer tackled a man threatening to set himself on fire with a lighter at a petrol station.

WarwickshireWorld News

‘The Kenilworth Centre offers a place where young people can simply socialise and be’: Views of two year 12 students from Kenilworth Sixth Form

Following the release of The Kenilworth Centre's Impact Report, Sophia and Isabelle - two year 12 students from Kenilworth Sixth Form - have been out and about in the town centre, talking to locals and visitors about what they know about The Kenilworth Centre. The two students have been at the Kenil...

WarwickshireWorld News

Jail for drug dealer who was caught delivering cocaine to users across Rugby

A man who admitted supplying cocaine to people in Rugby has been jailed for 16 months.

The Leamington Observer

The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Leamington Spa: Hidden Gems and Scenic Walks

The town is a slightly more compact version of Bath, but with fewer American tourists blocking the pavements. 

WarwickshireWorld News

Meet the 'accidental' Rugby landlords who are on a mission to change people's lives

The team behind a new family-run property business based in Rugby are on a mission to change people’s lives.

WarwickshireWorld News

Changes for booking household waste recycling centre visits across Warwickshire

Warwickshire County Council has announced that a new hybrid booking system will be introduced across its household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) coming into effect on Monday July 20.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The major change coming to all Warwickshire tips which will impact all users

It follows a consultation into the no appointment trial

The Leamington Observer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Compton Verney Food Festival swops palettes for paletes

The country house art gallery was taken over by gastronomical delights when the Great British Food Festival set up stall in the grounds.

The Leamington Observer

Starmer Signals Possible Bank Holiday if England Win World Cup

The Prime Minister has suggested that an additional bank holiday could be considered if England go on to win the World Cup this month.

The Leamington Observer

Burnham Set to Become Prime Minister as Carns Rules Out Leadership Bid - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham appears on course to become Labour leader and Prime Minister later this month after Al Carns confirmed he will not contest the party's leadership

WarwickshireWorld News

Boy stopped by police for erratic driving in Rugby was too young to be behind the wheel

Police spotted a car being driven erratically in Rugby and discovered the boy behind the wheel too young to be on the roads.

WarwickshireWorld News

Stratford District Council car park income surplus hailed as indicator of improving economic activity

A surplus in revenue from Stratford-on-Avon District Council car parks is being celebrated as an indicator of improving economic activity.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Warwickshire car boot sale brawl leaves man with head and jaw injuries

The incident happened in Warwickshire over the weekend

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Two injured in four-vehicle crash which closed part of A46

Part of the northbound carriageway was shut for two hours

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Moment courageous cop stops lighter man setting himself on fire at Warwickshire Tesco petrol station

A man had doused himself with petrol and was armed with lighter threatening to set himself on fire

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Met Office's night-time warning for Coventry and Warwickshire

'Very hot' days lie ahead with highs of 34C today