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Football fan accused of killing Warwickshire man tells court he threw ‘one-punch shot’ in defence
MacLeod, who is charged with manslaughter, told a court he had no idea how seriously Mr Edwards was injured and was devastated
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Breaking news: Murder investigation launched after man's body found in river at Leamington beauty spot
A murder investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in the river at Victoria Park in Leamington yesterday (April 15).
Murder investigation launched after man's body found in Warwickshire river
Detectives have made an appeal
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O2 switches on new "faster and more reliable" 5G+ connectivity in Warwickshire
Telecommunications brand and mobile network provider 02 has ‘switched on’ its new 5G+ network across Warwickshire towns and villages including Leamington, Warwick and Rugby which it says will bring “faster speeds, lower latency and greater reliability” to customers at no extra cost.
Starmer under pressure after Mandelson cleared for US role despite vetting refusal - NATIONAL NEWS
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after reports that Lord Mandelson was appointed as UK ambassador to the United States despite initially being...
Warwickshire crime victims urged to complete national survey
Deputy police and crime commissioner Emma Daniell is the victims’ lead for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Parents criticise Lutterworth High School for banning jumpers until October and putting pupils who wear them into isolation
Parents have criticised Lutterworth High School for banning jumpers until October and putting pupils who wear them into isolation.
New Leamington hair salon named Warwickshire’s best at national awards event
A new Leamington hair salon has been named the best in Warwickshire at a national awards event.
Oakley Wood Crematorium near Leamington to hold open day in May
Warwick District Council’s bereavement services team is inviting the community to an open day at Oakley Wood Crematorium near Leamington next month.
Cleanse of the A46 Warwick Bypass leads to collection of 25,000kg of litter
A recent cleanse of the A46 in Warwick Bypass between Coventry and Stratford recovered over 25,000kg of littered waste.
Warwick Food Festival to return next month - and this year's event will take place over two days
The popular Warwick Food Festival will be returning to the town next month and this year it will be expanded across two days.
Caught on camera: Cruel pet sitters given animal ban after abusing family's dogs in Balsall Common
Two cruel pet sitters who were caught on camera abusing a Balsall Common family's dogs have been given community orders and animal bans.
Traffic news: Fosse Way near Wolston closed in both directions while emergency crews deal with serious collision
Emergency crews are currently at the scene of a serious two vehicle collision in Wolston this afternoon (April 16).
Leamington mayor's annual charity walk raises funds for Flourish
Coun Ruggy Singh and 20 fellow participants were led on a 90 minute tour around several of the town's historic buildings that today house some of Leamington's favourite restaurants and cafes.
Rugby nail artists take on 24-hour challenge to help breast cancer charity
Two Rugby nail artists are taking on a 24-hour challenge to help breast cancer patients.
Thousands of Warwickshire children offered primary school places
Today is National Offer Day, when children starting school and those moving into Year 3 at a Junior School learn which school they will attend for 2026/27
Tachbrook Country Park plans are moving ahead - and the public are invited to see latest designs
The plans for the Tachbrook Country Park are moving ahead and the public are being invited to take a look at the latest designs.
Nearly 9 in 10 Warwickshire applicants get first choice primary school places
Warwickshire County Council has announced on National Primary School Offer Day today (Thursday April 16) that 88 per cent of more than 6,500 Warwickshire children have been given their first choice primary school place.
Kenilworth Books named as one of the UK's 'Bookshop Champions' for Independent Bookshop Week
Kenilworth Books has been selected as one of UK’s 20 ‘Bookshop Champions’ ahead of Independent Bookshop Week 2026.
Warwick District Council approves plans for huge battery-making gigafactory at Coventry Airport - despite fire fears
Warwick District Council has approved plans for a huge battery-making gigafactory at Coventry Airport.