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The Leamington Observer

Why the Newmarket July festival is one of racing’s most underrated weeks

Ask any seasoned racing fan which festival they look forward to most and Newmarket rarely tops the list, and that’s a crying shame.

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WarwickshireWorld News

Update: Council makes statement about tree incident at Victoria Park in Leamington

Safety at Royal Leamington Spa Bowls Club at Victoria Park “is of the utmost importance to Warwick District Council” the authority has said after a falling branch from a tree injured three people during an event there on Sunday (June 21).

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire comes together to mark Armed Forces Week

Armed Forces Day brings communities together to show their appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.

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The Leamington Observer

West Midlands Ambulance Service urging people to 'heed the extreme heat warning'

The Met Office's red warning comes into force at 1am and will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday night.

WarwickshireWorld News

Heat knocks out trains - only half will run on Banbury and Leamington lines

Extreme heat has caused cancellation of many scheduled trains on the Banbury and Leamington lines.

WarwickshireWorld News

Community garden initiative to take root at Lillington Library

A new community garden at Lillington Library will be officially launched on Sunday (June 28).

The Leamington Observer

Lucky escape as large branch comes down on bowls green

It happened in Leamington's Victoria Park during the Bowls England Para Pairs Competition on Sunday.

WarwickshireWorld News

Concerns are growing for welfare of missing teenager who is believed to be in Rugby

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing teenager who is believed to be in the Rugby area.

WarwickshireWorld News

Extreme heat sees Warwick District Council meeting postponed

Warwick District Council has postponed this week’s meeting for all councillors due to extreme weather conditions.

WarwickshireWorld News

“Our wish is that this spreads across Rugby and beyond": Young cyclists saddle up to help hospital

Young cyclists saddled up for a 100km challenge to raise money for Rugby’s Hospital of St Cross.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Coventry and Warwickshire attractions affected by heatwave as community centre set to close

The decision has been made ahead of the 'extreme heat' due to hit the city

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick's popular Smith Street party is returning to the town

An annual party, which promotes and celebrates the businesses in Warwick’s independent shopping street, will be returning next month.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Palestine Action activist from Leamington appears in court over 'planned Elbit attack'

Eight defendants are jointly charged with criminal damage and violent disorder at an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, on August 6 2024

WarwickshireWorld News

The Queen's Royal Hussars freedom parade in Warwick heralded 'a memorable and historic occasion for the community'

The Queen's Royal Hussars freedom parade through Warwick over the weekend has been heralded 'a memorable and historic occasion for the community'.

WarwickshireWorld News

Open weekend will showcase brand new swimming pool in Kenilworth next month

A two-day public event to showcase the new swimming pool at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth will be held next month.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of child sex offence in Warwickshire

He was arrested on Saturday

WarwickshireWorld News

"Precious minutes can save lives": New defibrillator for Rugby learning centre

A defibrillator has been installed at the Percival Guildhouse in Rugby town centre.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

M40 fatal collision update after woman, 60s, dies in three car crash

The stretch of motorway was closed for 17 hours

WarwickshireWorld News

Travellers have been asked to leave park in Leamington suburb where they set up camp

Travellers who have set up a camp at Mason Avenue Park in Lillington have been asked to leave the site by a certain point today otherwise they will be served with a court order.

The Leamington Observer

Refugees weave their stories into quilt on display in Leamington

The Threads of Courage quilt project was led by local artist Libby Esler.