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Duo named and crowned as Atherstone Ball Game 2026 winners
The 826th annual event took place on Long Street earlier today
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Warwickshire Police appeal for witnesses to crash in which two drivers were injured
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash which took place on the A422 Banbury Road in Ettington on Thursday (February 12).
New 86-home development opens in Dunchurch
A new 86-home development has opened its doors in Dunchurch.
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Stratford-based Escape Arts up for national award
Escape Arts has been named a finalist in the Creative Arts category at this year’s Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
Police statement after two people seriously injured in Warwickshire crash
The drivers of a red Honda and a white Volkswagen van collided near a Warwickshire coffee shop
Man seriously injured after gang attacked him with 'metal bars'
The shocking incident happened in Stratford-upon-Avon
Arts and crafts fair in Leamington will showcase makers' talents
A big arts and crafts fair showcasing the talents of its stall holders will take place in Leamington next month.
"I will be sad to leave": Warwickshire Chief Constable moves on after two decades in policing
The chief constable of Warwickshire Police is leaving his role to pursue new opportunities.
Banburyshire horse sanctuary 'in consultation' over closure amid financial crisis
The Redwings horse rescue centre near Banbury has shut its doors to the public pending a consultation over permanent closure.
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson to sell his car at auction near Leamington this month
Mr Bean may be known for driving a Mini, but his creator Rowan Atkinson is selling his own small car, a Toyota Yaris.
Warwickshire Police Chief Constable to stand down after two decades in policing
Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith has announced his decision to pursue new opportunities after nearly 24 years in policing
'Closing Time' for legendary Warwick landlord, Tom Douglas
A legendary Warwick landlord has passed away aged 71 after sadly suffering a stroke in January.
Met Office issues new 14-HOUR snow alert for Coventry
It comes into force in less than 24 hours
Rugby council elections in May 2026 to go ahead following legal challenge
Steve Reed has withdrawn his decision to postpone elections across 30 councils following legal advice after Reform UK mounted a court challenge to the delay
The unusual plea made ahead of Atherstone Ball Game 2026 today
Thousands flock to Long Street for the historic event
Starmer in fresh U-turn as local elections for 4.6 million go ahead after legal threat and mounting backlash - NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has performed yet another dramatic U-turn by restoring local elections for 4.6 million voters, scrapping plans to delay the ballots
Hunt for new Warwickshire Police chief as major announcement made
He had been at the force for almost two decades
New Met Office weather map shows when hours of snow will hit Coventry
The band of wintry weather is just hours away
Plans to build hundreds of new council houses in Warwick district
Warwick District Council has set out a plan of action to invest in building more council houses and to improve the quality, safety and sustainability of its housing stock.
Atherstone Ball Game 2026 today - everything you need to know
Today is the biggest day in the town's annual calendar