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In pictures: HRH Princess Anne visits the Sikh Gurdwara in Leamington
Here are some photographs of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne’s tour of the Gurdwara Sahib Leamington & Warwick as part of her recent visit to the towns.

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Rugby florist relaunches floral business set up in memory of her mum - to help others ‘find some brightness in the dark’
A Rugby florist has relaunched the floral business she set up in memory of her mum.


Barriers around sexual health being broken down in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council is sharing social media messages and advice around sexual health during Sexual Health Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday.

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Warwickshire County Council's LGBTQ+ staff find flag policy 'deeply unsettling'
Warwickshire County Council’s LGBTQ+ staff group has warned of the “deeply unsettling” effect of not guaranteeing that the Pride flag will be flown at Shire Hall.


Leamington fundraiser and her colleagues complete 24-mile charity trek
A fundraiser from Leamington was joined by her colleagues to complete a 24-mile trek for charity.


Saturn in opposition: The ringed planet will be visible to the naked eye this week - how to spot it
This will be the closest glimpse of Saturn available this year 🪐


CCTV images released following assault at Stratford Railway Station
Warwickshire Police investigating an unprovoked attack at Stratford-upon-Avon railway station have released these images in connection with the incident


Arrest update after young mum-to-be killed in Nuneaton smash
Heather Allen and her baby tragically died in a crash on Coventry Road yesterday (September 14)

Political Opinion: Why stakeholders count - Rugby MP brings faith leaders together
‘Stakeholders’ is one of the most annoying words in political communications. Rarely is a press release or government communication issued without its mention. It may be irritating, but the concept is important.

Princess Anne pays first ever royal visit to Leamington Sikh temple
The temple opened in its present location in 2009 and it is the first time it has had a royal visit.


Police 'shocked' at 'frightening' illegal child seats found in family car in Warwickshire
It was discovered during a checking event


Warwick Youth Council to host charity tombola
The Warwick Youth Council is set to host a charity tombola in the town later this month.


FOOTBALL - Leamington limp out of FA Cup after upset defeat at Alvechurch
A nine-minute hat-trick from Jose Marquez saw the Brakes, who play one level above Church, exit the competition at the first hurdle at Lye Meadow.


Camden Town Brewery Backs Rugby Football Club with Fresh Sponsorship – and a Free Pint for the Town
Camden Town Brewery has proudly announced its sponsorship of Rugby Football Club


All the fun of the mop fair ready to sweep into Stratford
The annual Mop Fair will transform the town centre into a thrill-seeker’s paradise on Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12.


Plans for new flats in Warwick - without any car parking for residents - given green light
Plans to build five new flats built in Warwick have been given the go ahead by councillors.


FOOTBALL - Racing Club Warwick surrender three-goal lead in FA Cup epic against Evesham as tie goes to replay
Warwick stunned their Step Three opponents as Tyrell Skeen-Hamilton netted a brace and Kyle Barnett also struck to put the Racers three goals ahead after 37 minutes at Townsend Meadow.


When 54mph winds will batter Coventry today amid Met Office's 22 hour long yellow warning
The winds are going to make it feel cold too


Tributes to young mum-to-be killed after car crashes into tree in Nuneaton
She has been named locally as Heather Allen

Warwickshire fundraiser puts new meaning into tap dancing
Viv Kibble, who runs Leamington and Warwick Academy of Dance and Pointe The Way Ballet School in Solihull, staged two shows in July.