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The Leamington Observer

Council chiefs consider ditching X

Warwick District Council will this week consider its future using the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

The part of Warwickshire where the cost of rent has soared by £90 in just one year

Rent prices are rising faster in Nuneaton and Bedworth than anywhere else in the country

WarwickshireWorld News

Driver dies following crash near Lutterworth

A driver has died following a crash near Lutterworth on Friday night (November 21).

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The Leamington Observer

Parents invited to consultation events on Warwickshire's home to school transport policy

Warwickshire County Council is looking to make changes to its home to school transport policy to make the service fairer.

The Leamington Observer

Celebration event honours 'wonderful' Warwickshire foster carers

Warwickshire Fostering hosted its annual Celebration Event to recognise the contributions of the county's foster carers

The Leamington Observer

There's a new and secure place to park your bike at Warwick Racecourse

Two 'toast-rack cycle stands, providing space for up to 20 bikes, have been installed in the Bread and Meat Close car park.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Thousands of young people claiming unemployment benefits in Coventry and Warwickshire - and it's on the rise

The number has soared since Labour came to power, figures show

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Why Nuneaton and Bedworth is Warwickshire's worst area for electric car owners

It has the least amount of EV charging points in the whole of the country - with some areas having triple the amount in the borough

The Leamington Observer

Older People in Coventry and Warwickshire facing a tough lonely winter

National research from Age UK shows that 3.5 million older people are worried about the coming winter

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Tragedy as man dies after incident in Kenilworth

He was found near Harris Way in Crackley

WarwickshireWorld News

Police remain at scene after man dies on footpath in Kenilworth

Emergency crews tried to save a man who has sadly died on a footpath in Crackley today (November 22).

The Leamington Observer

Johnsons Coaches scoops an award for its top coach trips

It was awarded Coach Tourism Programme of the Year at the 2025 routeone Awards.

The Leamington Observer

Howden hands out reflective stickers to keep schoolchildren safe on the roads

It is part of a ‘Street Wise’ safety campaign to boost visibility during darker months and protect young pedestrians on their journeys to and from school.

WarwickshireWorld News

Rugby Borough Council backs plans for one new county-wide unitary authority – and wants it to be located in town

Rugby Borough Council has backed plans for one new county-wide unitary authority for Warwickshire – and wants it to be located in the town.

WarwickshireWorld News

Leamington Police seize more than 120 bladed weapons from property in Whitnash

Leamington Police have seized 129 bladed items from the property in Whitnash.

The Leamington Observer

Six of the best heading to the RSC

Six up-and-coming playwrights - Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel - will take part in the RSC's 2026 COHORT.

WarwickshireWorld News

Political opinion: There is still time to do the right thing for Warwickshire farming families

Alderminster farmer and NFU Midlands regional board vice chair Mark Meadows calls for change ahead of the Budget.

WarwickshireWorld News

Kenilworth man will take podcasting on the road in style thanks to brilliant Berkswell carpenter

A Kenilworth man is taking podcasting on the road in style in a new venture with a Berkswell-based carpenters.

WarwickshireWorld News

Man admits raping schoolgirl, 12, in Nuneaton after changing plea

An Afghan national has pleaded guilty in court to raping a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Nuneaton.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Reform UK Warwickshire council leader explains Christmas flag ban

The decision has been made following concerns raised about putting up Christmas lights safely