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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

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The Leamington Observer

A Royal confection to set the new year on its way

The first chamber music offering of the new year and, if this fine appearance by the Royal Quartet is anything to go by all is looking very promising for 2026.

The Leamington Observer

South Warwickshire cat uses up one of her nine lives after eating 21 hairbands

Winnie, a one-year-old Maine Coon, had secretly stolen the hair ties belonging to owner Kerrie Whelan’s 10-year-old daughter Belle.

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Aldi store access changes spark 'rat run' fears

The store has been open for two years at the Shires Retail Park site in Leamington

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire library-goers are urged to read about what they love in 2026

Whether people enjoy music, sport, fashion or food, there's one thing that can take them deeper into what they love - reading.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Youths break into 'extremely dangerous' Atherstone Hat Factory

Police were called to Coleshill Road earlier today (January 18)

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Stratford massage parlour fined £40k after 'hiring illegal workers'

Thai Spa Treatment Massage Therapy was fined by the Home Office

The Leamington Observer

It's all going on down on the farm

Leamington's Loft Theatre stages George Orwell classic Animal Farm between January 21 to 31.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Beautiful photos of Princess Diana visiting Coventry and Warwickshire 40 years ago

We've taken a look in our archives and found lovely pictures of the People's Princess

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Huge row breaks out over 'intrusive' gazebos at country pub in 'ancient' village

Warwick District Council refused planning permission for outdoor improvements at the Bubbenhall pub after a dramatic meeting featuring ejection threats and a 20-minute private session

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Almost 40 crimes and incidents in seven days in 'busy week' for town's police

Officers have revealed the details of what they have described as a 'busy week'

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Nurse injured elderly woman after grabbing pen from her hand and left her 'scared'

Yeboah Augustine was banned from practising by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

'Suspicious vehicle' stop in Atherstone leads police to major discovery

Police discovered the major haul in Warwickshire

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire residents urged to donate a coat to Age UK

As part of the charity's ‘Winter Health’ campaign, it is calling on the local community to donate winter warmer items to help older people stay warm.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Cannabis seized as five men detained at drug hotspot in Leamington

Officers spotted the group as they patrolled Leamington on Thursday

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire Police arrested 58 drink or drug drivers in December

Motorists from Rugby, Warwick, Leamington and Coventry were among 58 who were arrested by Warwickshire Police in December for drink or drug driving

The Leamington Observer

Keir Starmer poised to ban under-16s from social media - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that he is now prepared to consider backing a ban on social media for children under 16, in a shift that could have implications

The Leamington Observer

Dogs Trust Kenilworth's four legged TV star looks for his forever home

Gelert, the Belgian Malinois puppy, was born at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in March 2025.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Face of Warwickshire drug dealer who hid stash 'down his pants'

Police said he is 'known drugs supplier and we’re glad he’s behind bars'

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The Coventry shops thieves target most as crimes spike by 40% in just one year

The shoplifting hotspots of Coventry and Warwickshire have been revealed