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Warwickshire early years education to get multi-million pound boost

Warwickshire County Council has agreed an £8.2 three-year programme to replace or refurbish 14 ageing nursery buildings located on school sites.

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Face of man police are searching for in Rugby as public told 'call 999'

Officers have appealed to find Peter Hill

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwickshire County Council: Independent advisor made the case for Finch conduct breach to be upheld

An independent advisor warned the standards panel that cleared Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch of a conduct breach that “endorsing” his actions towards chief executive Monica Fogarty could have dire consequences.

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Obituary: Tributes paid to much-respected former Rugby mayor who dedicated his life to the people he served

Tributes have been paid to a much-respected former Rugby mayor who devoted his life to the community he loved so much.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick Hospital doctor describes his experiences after being refused entry to the West Bank

After attending a local talk by Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP), Dr Dayalan Clarke, who works at Warwick Hospital, was inspired to register as a volunteer to help those in medical need. However, he was refused entry to the West Bank, where he had gone as the leader of a team of breast cancer special...

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Work starts on major restoration project at Warwick's historic Leper Hospital site

Work has started on a major restoration project at an historic site in Warwick.

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‘Enough is enough’ says Warwick councillor petitioning for 20mph speed limit and road changes

A petition has been created calling for changes to be made to roads in Warwick after numerous accidents in the area.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Warwickshire roads set for new £220k traffic enforcement cameras

A public consultation is set to be launched on the plans - which could earn Warwickshire County Council up to £220k a year

The Leamington Observer

Golf day sees sporting legends raise £20,000 for The Myton Hospices

The first-ever Legends Golf Day held at The Belfry Hotel and Resort welcomed 35 teams for a memorable day of golf, including football icon Les Ferdinand.

WarwickshireWorld News

Reform loses Warwickshire climate emergency battle - despite leader's claim that flooding is 'an act of God'

Warwickshire County Council’s climate emergency declaration remains in place after Reform UK’s bid to repeal it was thwarted by the Conservatives.

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National status awarded to 'unique' plants at Kenilworth Castle garden

Kenilworth Castle has been awarded National Plant Collection status by Plant Heritage for its collection of hardy Agastache plants - a group of 50 unique cultivars of an aromatic, pollinator-friendly flower.

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Marvellous Muriel celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends at Rugby care home

Celebrations have been taking place at a Rugby care home to mark the 100th birthday of a much-loved resident.

The Leamington Observer

A quartet of Green Flags for Warwick district

Four local parks and green spaces in the district scooped the prestigious award this year.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Teens warned fires are 'not harmless fun' after boy burned in explosion

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to all parents and carers

WarwickshireWorld News

Foul-smelling leak in Warwick town centre fixed after months of concerns and complaints

A foul-smelling leak in one of Warwick’s main thoroughfares through the town has now been fixed after months of concerns and complaints being raised.

WarwickshireWorld News

In pictures: The new Elizabeth Park in Leamington

Leamington photographer Brian Lindo has kindly provided these pictures of the town’s newest park.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

George Finch cleared of conduct breach over Warwickshire Pride flag row

An independent conduct panel has cleared Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch following a complaint from chief executive Monica Fogarty over the Pride flag row at Shire Hall

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

M40 driver caught doing 103mph during police crackdown on fatal roads

Traffic police in Warwickshire focused on several hotspots

The Leamington Observer

Bus fares across most of England to be capped at £2 from January - NATIONAL NEWS

Single bus fares across most of England will be capped at £2 from 1 January 2027 under new plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with the measure set

The Leamington Observer

Defence Secretary Sorry After Being Caught Joking About Early Prison Releases - NATIONAL NEWS

Wes Streeting has apologised after he was caught on a hot microphone making light of Labour's controversial early release scheme, in comments that have...