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Traffic still being affected by crash and road closure near Rugby
Traffic is still being affected by a road closure near Rugby following a crash last night (Thursday).

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Warwickshire road closure live after serious collision by popular beauty spot
Emergency services attended the scene on Thursday


Proposed Barford quarry will severely impact air quality according to experts
Residents campaigning against an application by Smiths Concrete for a 220-acre sand and gravel quarry have long said it would severely impact air quality.

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Watershed moment for Nuneaton and Bedworth council confirmed
It was explained at a cabinet meeting


Warwickshire County Council: More than a third of current councillors are not standing in coming election
More than a third of Warwickshire’s county councillors are not standing for re-election this year including four members of the cabinet.


The fundraising wheels are in motion at The Myton Hospices
It will take place on Sunday August 3 and participants can choose from the 50km, 100km, or 100-mile distances.

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New Mayor Elect announced to take on the chains of office for Warwick
A new Mayor of Warwick is set to take on the chains of office next month - and members of the community are being invited to attend the official ceremony.


Solar farm plan near Wellesbourne with hundreds of objections is approved by slender margin
Controversial plans for a huge new solar farm to the east of Wellesbourne have been approved – albeit by the smallest of margins.


Warwickshire woman becomes a millionaire overnight after lucky dip EuroMillions win
It was in the UK Millionaire Maker draw


Police appeal for help wanted to find man wanted on recall to prison
32-year-old is said to have connections to several parts of North Warwickshire.


'Jewel of the Mediterranean' precious memories
Magnificent Malta, land of aesthetically sculpted hillsides and picturesque patchwork terraces, perfectly epitomises "small is beautiful" principle.


Warning council could collapse over '£151m' school funding deficit
It could be at risk of issuing a section 114 notice if the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) override ends in March 202,


Business leaders across Warwickshire urge government to fight Trump tariffs
Corin Crane, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said the announcement would impact the regional economy.


Meet your finalists: Businesses from the Rugby area make finals of Muddy Stilettos Awards
Luxury lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos has announced its finalists for the annual Muddy Awards with several businesses and venues from the Rugby area being selected.


Three men jailed over stabbing in Rugby that left their teenage victim with punctured lung
Three men have been jailed over a stabbing in Rugby town centre that left a teenager needing emergency surgery.


List of every candidate for Nuneaton and Bedworth seats in Warwickshire elections 2025
The Shire Hall elections are taking place on Thursday, May 1


We are sailing (again): Work to restore Chesterton Windmill near Leamington is now complete
Work to replace the sails of an iconic windmill near Leamington has now been completed.


Warwick and Leamington MP "extremely concerned" about impact of US tariffs on manufacturers
Warwick and Leamington Labour MP Matt Western has said he is “extremely concerned” about the affect of US tariffs on manufactures in his constituency and worldwide.


Dangerous driver jailed over fatal crash on M40 near Gaydon
A dangerous driver has been jailed after a woman died on the M40 near Gaydon last year.
