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Stretch of road in Kenilworth reopens after earlier crash

A stretch of road in Kenilworth has now reopened after it was closed this afternoon (Saturday May 2) following a crash.

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The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire youngsters invited to design a cover for Leamington Peace Festival's programme

The competition is open to all children under the age of 12 who live in Warwickshire.

WarwickshireWorld News

Bomb disposal team called to Leamington after old mortar shell discovered in garden

Bomb disposal experts have been called to Leamington this afternoon after an old mortar shell was discovered in a garden.

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

I was a pupil of popular Coventry teacher - these are two lessons that will stay with me forever

This week we reported on tributes to a popular former Coventry teacher and council leader. Ian Bottrill taught at Foxford and led Warwickshire County Council. Our reporter Danny Thompson was once a pupil of Mr Bottrill’s. Here he shares the two lessons that have stayed with him decades...

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

George Finch's dad stands in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough elections for Reform UK

Stuart Finch, father of Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch, is standing for Reform UK in the Stockingford East ward in the Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council elections

The Leamington Observer

Free outdoor yoga sessions are on offer at Warwickshire country park

Park Yoga sessions are taking place at Ryton Pools Country Park every Sunday until mid-September

The Leamington Observer

Streeting Reportedly Has Numbers to Trigger Leadership Contest, Starmer Under Pressure - NATIONAL NEWS

The Labour Party is facing mounting internal strain after national media reports suggested that Wes Streeting has gathered enough support to potentially trigger

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Question Time audience laughs as senior Reform UK figure is grilled on Warwickshire potholes

Zia Yusuf was questioned by host Fiona Bruce on pothole spending in Warwickshire on the flagship BBC show

The Leamington Observer

Final preparations underway for next weekend's Stratford Pursuits Festival

Returning for its third consecutive year, the family festival held on the recreation ground will feature local artisans and makers.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Smirking thugs and lying rapists jailed in April across Coventry and Warwickshire

We've taken a look at criminals from our area starting jail terms in April

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Predator plied woman with drugs and alcohol before raping her in car park - key points

Connor Ratcliffe, 30, of Rugby was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after being convicted of rape and drug-facilitated sexual assault in Warwick

WarwickshireWorld News

Southam care home manager wins prestigious national award

A Southam care home manager is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for supporting adult social care on a local and national level.

WarwickshireWorld News

Councillors welcome end of three-year wrangle over Abbey Fields path in Kenilworth

Councillors have welcomed the end of three years of wrangling over plans for a shared cycle and foot path through Kenilworth’s Abbey Fields.

WarwickshireWorld News

Call to protect relatives of dead council tenants from eviction in the Warwick district

Wary Warwick councillors are calling for safeguards against relatives being turfed out of council houses if the main tenant dies.

WarwickshireWorld News

Travel agents with branch near Warwick wins top accolade at national awards

A travel agents with a branch near Warwick has won a national award.

The Leamington Observer

Two more ambulances safely delivered from Leamington to Ukraine

Ambulances 66 and 67 were made possible thanks to Belveder CIC.

WarwickshireWorld News

"People assumed I was the note taker": Inspirational Rugby mum overcomes challenges to win national award

A Rugby mum who never gave up despite life’s challenges has won an award.

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire Police releases statement in response to raising of UK terror threat level

Police in Warwickshire have released a statement in response to the raising of the terror threat level in the UK to ‘severe’

WarwickshireWorld News

Calling all Kirstys or Kirsties in Warwickshire - you're needed to help a young cancer patient’s global campaign

Residents in Warwickshire named Kirsty or Kirstie are being asked to come forward as part of an 11-year old girl's campaign to support children with brain tumours. Our reporter, Kirstie Smith, was honoured to share Kirsty’s story and join the growing list on the dedicated website.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Married couple from Nuneaton jailed over historic abuse of three children

The abuse stretched across 35 years