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Crushing blow for newlywed Rugby couple as dad-to-be left paralysed after spinal injury
A Rugby man who married the love of his life last year has been left paralysed after a random bleed on his spinal cord.
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Widdecombe ‘Struck With Hammer 21 Times’, Court Told - NATIONAL NEWS
Ann Widdecombe died after being struck on the head with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Kenilworth Food Festival returns this weekend
Kenilworth Food Festival will be returning this weekend.
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Police make urgent plea to parents over 'urban exploring' trend at 'dangerous' old school building
The Kenilworth site may contain hazardous materials including asbestos - and parents are being urged to ensure their children stay away
Cash to upgrade three Warwick district schools and SEND provision
Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet approved the funding to deliver significant facility upgrades across three schools in the Southam area.
South Warwickshire villagers come together with experts to explore practical ways to reduce energy bills and improve homes
Residents in south Warwickshire have come together with experts and partners to explore practical ways to reduce energy bills and improve homes.
Community microfestival focusing on holistic health, well-being and music is heading to Long Itchington
A new microfestival focusing on holistic health, well-being and music is heading to Long Itchington this year.
Protesters turned out in Warwick to oppose Reform UK’s plans to reverse Warwickshire County Council’s climate emergency declaration
Eighty protesters turned out in Warwick to oppose Reform UK’s motion to reverse Warwickshire County Council’s declaration of a climate emergency on Tuesday morning (July 21).
Burnham's Energy VAT Cut Announcement Overshadowed by Funding Row - NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled his first major policy since taking office, cutting VAT on electricity bills to zero from October 1...
Rugby Rotarians bring community together for tea, cake and fundraising
Friends joined for an afternoon of tea, cake and fellowship in Bilton to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Art in the Park festival returns to Leamington next month
Arts, culture and music festival Art in the Park will return to Leamington next month.
CRICKET - Leamington cruise to seven-wicket win at Worfield
Jakeman starred with the ball and helped bowl Worfield out for 169 in 47.4 overs at Davenport Park.
Year of hard work celebrated at Painting's Plantation in Leamington
The nature reserve at Campion School is maintained by students and retired volunteers from Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire.
Minister explains reason Warwickshire is getting two new councils with north/south split
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has confirmed Warwickshire will be divided into two new unitary councils, with separate North Warwickshire and South Warwickshire authorities replacing the current two-tier system, rejecting calls for a single county-wide council.
Family raise nearly £10,000 for Rugby hospital charity in memory of much-loved dad
Funds totalling nearly £10,000 have been donated to Rugby’s Friends of St Cross in memory of a much-loved former patient.
Charity Spotlight: The Myton Hospices - the charity providing free specialist palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire
South Warwickshire is full of so many worthwhile charities and good causes. The work that many of these organisations do is often life-changing. That is worth shouting about. The Courier and Weekly News will be running a regular feature to shine a spotlight on the organisations in our area that help...
CRICKET - Norton Lindsey return to winning ways with six-wicket win at Adlestrop
Wilcox took a five-wicket haul to help bowl the home side out for 152 in 44.1 overs at Adlestrop Park.
Burnham's cabinet: who's in, who's out - NATIONAL NEWS
Andy Burnham has been selecting his first cabinet as Prime Minister, ending much speculation in Westminster with a sweeping reshuffle that saw several Starmer
Met Office reveals exactly when Coventry is set to see rain this week
It comes after weeks of dry and warm weather
MP Matt Western talks to students about social media ban
The Warwick and Leamington MP brought together students from Campion School and Myton School, and minister for AI and online safety Kanishka Narayan, to discuss the incoming ban.