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"I just wish my mum could see me now": Rugby woman bids for beauty title after losing 12 stone
A Rugby mum who lost 12 stone after weight loss surgery is now representing Warwickshire in a beauty pageant.
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Results announced for Warwick by-election
The results of a by-election for the role of a town councillor for a ward in Warwick have been announced.
Leamington shop staff threatened during armed robbery
Staff at a shop in Leamington were threatened by an armed robber this week.
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Section of A46 closed after multi-vehicle crash
The incident happened in Warwickshire shortly after 6am
Residents invited to Leamington's annual town assembly
Chaired by mayor Coun Ruggy Singh, Leamington’s annual town assembly meeting will take place from 6pm until 8pm on Thursday March 12 in the Assembly Hall at the Royal Pump Rooms.
By-election bombshell as Greens seize safe seat and Labour slumps to third - NATIONAL NEWS
Starmer was left reeling last night after Labour suffered a crushing and deeply embarrassing defeat in one of its safest seats, tumbling from a 13,413 majority
Warwickshire councillors to grill landlords over mould in homes and health concerns
Panel will scrutinise private and social landlords as complaints about mould problems and health issues mount
Anger over plans for 4,000 homes on edge of Coventry as readers say 'we need more services'
Kings Hill development includes plans for schools, healthcare facilities and community amenities alongside affordable housing
Warwickshire County Council: Director spells out positives and pitfalls of new pavement parking powers
Warwickshire County Council is set to gain new powers to act on obstructive and pavement parking – but a senior official has warned it may be a mixed blessing.
In Pictures: Warwick Pancake Races return to the town centre
Pancakes went flying in Warwick town centre this week when the annual races returned.
COLUMN: Matt Western talks the Ukraine war and SEND reforms
We stand resolutely with Ukraine and our European partners in defying Russia’s act of aggression.
Warwickshire's Adult Social Care Service rated "good"
The assessment by the Care Quality Commission praised Warwickshire as a well-run local authority with experienced leadership.
Warwickshire councillor who defected from Reform UK hits out the 'synthetic' selection of George Finch as leader
A Warwickshire councillor who defected from Reform UK revealed how George Finch’s “synthetic” selection as leader seemed to be “more down to who had time to do the job than ability”.
Landmark Leamington building has new tenants on its first floor thanks to property agents
A landmark building in Leamington town centre now has new tenants on its first floor thanks to commercial property agents Bromwich Hardy.
Unemployment rate in Warwickshire is above national average - and it is set to get worse
Unemployment in Warwickshire nudged above the national average in the latest regional figures with professionals expecting the rate to get worse.
Flower power: Ali visits Rugby florist and discovers how it's bloomed over the years
This latest piece about floristry has been supplied by Ali Findlay. She has just retired from nearly 28 years of teaching in secondary schools. Ali is on a mission to find some of those places, people, events and hobbies that are often overlooked in Rugby.
Unnamed man whose skeleton was used for medical studies is buried at site near Warwick
The partial skeleton of an unnamed man, which was used for medical studies, was put to rest at a natural burial ground near Warwick.
Scheme for up-and-coming athletes launches in Warwick district
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the renowned programme empowers aspiring athletes to achieve their full potential through access to state-of-the-art training facilities.
"A diagnosis is information — not a prophecy": Rugby woman with MS is spreading hope to people living with chronic illness
A Rugby woman who was diagnosed with MS in 2009 is on a mission to motivate, support, guide and inspire people who are living with a chronic illness.
