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Government Reviews Electric Vehicle Sales Targets Amid Industry Pressure - NATIONAL NEWS

The Government is preparing to review its targets for electric vehicle (EV) sales, amid growing pressure from car manufacturers and trade unions who argue that

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Rocking it up at Kenilworth's Talisman Theatre

The hit musical Rock of Ages, set on Los Angeles' legendary Sunset Strip in 1987, runs from June 22 to 27.

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'I fled Russian bombs with my son and two suitcases - now we have a whole new life'

Iryna Kryshmar fled Ukraine with her son in 2022 after three weeks sheltering from Russian attacks, arriving in the UK with just two suitcases - but has since rebuilt her life and now works as a graphic designer at Amazon UK

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Warwickshire trading standards put on hold for George Finch's 'partially unfunded' plan

Warwickshire County Council has put off trading standards enforcement — including action against illegal vape shops — to fund leader George Finch's broader but "partially unfunded" plans, council documents show

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

New dog rules in Warwick and Leamington as campaigners fear 'blanket lead restrictions'

New recommendations to PSPOs on dog rules in Warwick and Leamington are set to be discussed

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Young Rugby man who died aged just 26 inspires pioneering cardiac screening programme

It is believed Anthony had an undiagnosed heart condition, from which he had no symptoms, but his death has inspired a life-saving cardiac screening programme for young people.

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Tesco teams across the West Midlands set to raise £300,000 for Cancer Research UK on 13 mile walk

The sponsored walk will take place in July and is expected to bring together teams from 21 Tesco regions, as colleagues once again unite to raise vital funds.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The packaged cannabis found on the streets of Bedworth

Police found these packages of cannabis after pulling over a car in Bedworth

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How police are keeping businesses in Warwickshire safe as officers say ‘won’t tolerate it’

Shop theft has fallen by 50% in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Exact day 30C heatwave will hit Coventry and Warwickshire as temperatures set to surge

UK weather: Most of England will see temperatures of 30C and above on June 23, according to the forecast, with the south east expected to hit a scorching 35C

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South Warwickshire rum is simply the world's best

Shakespeare Distillery's Jester Rum Cask Strength Sherry Expression was crowned World's Best at the prestigious World Rum Awards 2026.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

'I met the King at Buckingham Palace and had the biggest surprise'

Dr Afzal Javed is known not only across Nuneaton and wider Warwickshire - but across the globe

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

A history of sightings of the Coventry Panther from 1976 to 2026

There have been reported big cat sightings in Coventry and Warwickshire for decades, from the Pebworth Panther to the Beast of Bubbenhall

The Leamington Observer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Britain at Its Best as Trooping the Colour Celebrates King's Official Birthday - NATIONAL NEWS

The very best of Britain was on display in London on Saturday as thousands of people gathered to celebrate Trooping the Colour, the King's Birthday Parade...

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University of Warwick welcomes community to Resonate Summer Festival celebration

The festival is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to create conversation around its research, innovation and cultural activity with wider audiences.

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Where Great Art Meets the Great Outdoors: Discover Compton Verney

Nestled in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, just a short drive from Stratford-upon-Avon, lies one of the Midlands' most remarkable cultural treasures.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The incredible Warwickshire police officer who's also served in the armed forces

PC Scott Caswell has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to policing and to veterans in the King's Birthday Honours list.

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Police watchdog praises improvement in Warwickshire Police's responses to emergency calls

Warwickshire Police responses and attendances to 999 calls have improved by 63 per cent since 2024

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Man with knife 'threatened to burn down house'

The terrifying incident happened in Warwickshire this week

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

'Dangerous' dog seized after incident in Stratford

The dog has been seized and is being kept in secure kennels while an investigation is carried out