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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Warning to parents as important schools deadline looms

The deadline for primary school applications is January 15 - and thousands of parents still haven't applied

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WarwickshireWorld News

Convicted murderer from Rugby is on the run from police after absconding from prison

A convicted murderer from Rugby is on the run from police after absconding from prison.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Snow expected across Coventry today as Met Office warning urges 'plan ahead'

Temperatures have plunged to 2C in Coventry and Warwickshire today (January 4)

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Police hunt Mercedes EQA after attempted robbery in Warwickshire

Officers responded to reports of an attempted robbery yesterday morning (January 3)

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Warwickshire murderer on the run as public warned 'do not approach'

Matthew Armstrong escaped from HMP Leyhill on January 1

The Leamington Observer

CEO of The Myton Hospices celebrates ten years of leadership

Over the past ten years, Ruth Freeman has ensured people living with a life-limiting illness across Coventry and Warwickshire have received the very best care.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Change at Warwickshire beauty spot that will impact one type of visitor

They are set to be rubber-stamped to come into force on April 1

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Man battered Good Samaritan in 'frenzied' attack and shouted 'no one call the police'

His victim who was attempting to help suffered a fractured eye socket

The Leamington Observer

Busy start to the new year for West Midlands Ambulance Service

Call assessors in Stafford and Brierley Hill took 1,510 calls between midnight on New Years Day and 7am.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Car seized from driver who failed test - but decided to keep driving anyway

Police have issued a warning after a recent crackdown on dodgy drivers in Warwickshire

The Leamington Observer

CYCLING - Annual Kenilworth Boxing Day cyclo-cross race extends record as longest-running event of its kind

The annual Boxing Day race took place successfully once again in 2025 with the event sponsored by EweMove Estate Agents Kenilworth and Mike Vaughan Cycles.

The Leamington Observer

Sir Peter Rigby donates seven-figure-sum to launch new food hub

The new Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham after the businessman donated £2million to the initiative.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Ice warning after 'multiple crashes' at Warwickshire beauty spot

People are being urged to be careful if they visit the great outdoors this weekend

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

HS2 latest as viaduct construction reaches a major milestone

Engineers worked through the Christmas period to reach a new major milestone

The Leamington Observer

SQUASH - Kenilworth's Sarah-Jane Perry awarded OBE for services to sport

Perry received the honour for her services to squash and started her career in the sport at Kenilworth Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club.

The Leamington Observer

Check before recycling Christmas decorations

"We had to stop the facility for hours to untangle fairy lights from the recycling equipment, which had caused blockages."

WarwickshireWorld News

Night shelter in Leamington appeals for sleeping bag donations

The team at a night shelter in Leamington has issued an appeal for donations of sleeping bags.

WarwickshireWorld News

Boy, 14, charged in connection with multiple burglaries in just one day across Leamington and Warwick

A 14-year-old boy from Warwick has been charged with eight offences after police responded to multiple burglaries yesterday (Thursday January 1).

The Leamington Observer

FOOTBALL - Festive wins lift Racing Club Warwick into play-off places

A 2-1 derby win away at Rugby Borough at Kilsby Lane on New Year's Day helped the club rise to fifth in the Northern Premier League Midlands table.

WarwickshireWorld News

Plans revealed for new 58-bed 'village-style' care home in Leamington

A planning application to open a new 58-bed care home in Leamington has been revealed.