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The Leamington Observer

Ministers confirm ban on high caffeine energy drink sales to under 16s - NATIONAL NEWS

Shops, vending machines and websites in England will be barred from selling high caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16 from April 2027...

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The Leamington Observer

Border Force Warns Young Holidaymakers Over Drug Smuggling Gangs

Officials are urging young Britons travelling abroad this summer to be on guard against criminal networks offering free trips in exchange for smuggling cannabis

The Leamington Observer

Hot cars, hot luggage: why where you store your medicines matters this summer

Britain's medicines regulator has issued a fresh warning this summer, telling the public that a sun soaked car, an overstuffed suitcase...

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After two miscarriages we were overjoyed at pregnancy - then we got devastating news

Jack Taylor's son Oscar would have turned 10 this year. Tragically he was diagnosed with a rare disorder before he was even born. Now Jack has undertaken an incredible challenge to give back to the charity that helped his family through heartbreak

The Leamington Observer

Burnham Set to Back New North Sea Drilling as He Takes Over as Prime Minister - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham is expected to unveil plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea as one of his first acts as prime minister...

The Leamington Observer

All are welcome at Warwick Folk Festival

It has been awarded a bronze from the Live Events Access Charter - recognising the festival’s commitment to making it as accessible and inclusive as possible.

The Leamington Observer

Burnham to Enter Downing Street on Monday as Britain's Seventh PM in a Decade - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham will be sworn in as prime minister on Monday, taking over from Sir Keir Starmer following an audience with King Charles.

WarwickshireWorld News

New park in Leamington is officially opened

A new park has been officially opened in Leamington.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Coventry weekend weather forecast in full as summer holidays begin

We've taken a look at what the weather's got in store as the summer holidays get underway in Coventry and Warwickshire

WarwickshireWorld News

Opening dates for pools in Warwick and Leamington on the horizon, says council

Warwick District Council has said that opening dates for its paddling pools in Leamington and Warwick are on the horizon.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick's completed wayfinding signage project shows 'there is far more to discover than its celebrated castle'

A project to overhaul signage in Warwick to highlight the town’s heritage while providing signposting across the town for residents and visitors has now been completed.

The Leamington Observer

Free family fun lined up at Stratford's Waterside Summer Festival

Families are invited to enjoy three free days of fun from Tuesday July 21 to Thursday July 23.

WarwickshireWorld News

SCUBA club to make new Kenilworth swimming pool its home

A SCUBA diving club is set to make the new Abbey Fields Swimming Pool in Kenilworth its home.

WarwickshireWorld News

New SEND college campus opens near Rugby

A new college campus for SEND students has now opened near Rugby.

WarwickshireWorld News

Rugby keeps the Green Flags flying at five of its parks

Five of Rugby's parks have retained Green Flag Awards, the international benchmark for quality parks and open spaces.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwickshire County Council: Mixed reaction to north-south council split

Senior Warwickshire councillors delivered a mixed reaction having discovered that a council shake-up will be delivered through a north-south split.

WarwickshireWorld News

Rugby MP raises concerns in Westminster about the impact on the borough's representation after local government reorganisation

The MP Rugby, Bulkington and the Villages has raised concerns in Westminster about the impact of the local government reorganisatio n on the Rugby borough.

WarwickshireWorld News

'Rugby must continue to have a strong voice' - Rugby Borough Council reacts to Warwickshire's set split into two council areas

Rugby Borough Council has issued its own statement regarding the Local Government Reorganisation, which see Warwickshire split into two council areas.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwickshire: Minister spells out why he went for north-south split in council shake-up

The different challenges faced by north and south Warwickshire convinced a government minister that the county should have two new unitary councils.

The Leamington Observer

New plan to support businesses in Warwickshire

The West Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has been written on the back of months of consultation.