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Announced: the Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth finalists for the Muddy Awards
Luxury lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos has announced its finalists for its annual Muddy Awards with several businesses and venues from around Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth on the list.

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Victim threatened with baton before Brownsover skate park robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Brownsover.


Police seize over £70k worth of drugs from house in Leamington
Police officers have seized more than £70,000 worth of drugs from a house in Leamington.

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Tribute paid to "brave and loyal" Warwickshire police dog Kuga
In December 2024 PD Kuga helped the force to find a high risk, vulnerable missing person who was severely injured and losing blood.

'Plume of smoke' rising at Warwickshire industrial park as locals urged to close windows
Crews from Atherstone and Coleshill responded to 999 calls


Rugby students reflect on the values of kindness and generosity for Ramadan and Easter
Students at Boughton Leigh Junior School in Brownsover have been reflecting on the values of kindness and generosity.


Hotel near Leamington named as finalist in national awards
A hotel in Leamington has been named a finalist in the 'hotel of the year' category for a national award.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Inspirational fun for families in Stratford for Shakespeare Week
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomed visitors to Henley Street in Stratford on March 29 and 30 for fun, games and merriment.


Property focus: 'Dunchurch home is a blend of contemporary design, high-end features and timeless charm'
This spacious detached home in Dunchurch is being sold through Fine & Country estate agents in Rugby.


CCTV released after 'blocks of stone and scaffolding poles' hurled off Warwickshire bridge
It caused severe damage to boats underneath the bridge


Tribute to 'devoted' dad killed in M40 crash as Warwickshire man arrested for 'dangerous driving'
Police arrested a 22-year-old man from Southam after Jan Szeder died on the M40


Police release CCTV images as part of investigation into criminal damage in Warwick park
CCTV images have been released of two people officers would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage in a park in Warwick.


CCTV images released following criminal damage in St Nicholas Park, Warwick
Between 6pm on Monday March 17 and around midday on Tuesday 18 March, it is believed several blocks of stone and scaffolding poles were thrown off the bridge.


Expansion for successful Rugby town centre homeware and gift shop
A Rugby town centre homeware and gift business has moved to a bigger shop.


Motorcyclist dies after hitting tree in Rugby collision
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Rugby yesterday afternoon (Monday, March 31).


Police appeal for witnesses after fatal road collision near Dunchurch
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s died in a collision near Dunchurch.


Physiotherapists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire win national award
Physiotherapists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have won a national award for their work promoting organ donation.

Leamington Repair Cafe sees its 2,000th item
The 2,000th item was a small wooden box belonging to Jenny Smith and was mended by David Evans, who volunteered as a repairer at the first cafe in 2018.

Police issue statement after fatal A45 bike collision
The motorcyclist sadly could not be saved


Motorbiker dies after crash into tree in Warwickshire
Passers-by and medics had tried to save his life after the crash on Daventry Road, Woolscott, Rugby
