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Walker Cup Fever Grips Warwickshire Women's Bowls

Why does a sport often dismissed as gentle and unhurried produce some of the most nerve-shredding finishes in the county sporting calendar?

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How Warwickshire Charity Events Embrace Digital Giving

Anyone who has stood pitchside at the Railway Football Tournament knows the routine. There is the rattle of a collection bucket making its way down the touchline...

The Leamington Observer

How Warwickshire Shoppers Are Using Crypto Wallets

Walk through Leamington's Royal Priors on a Saturday morning and the rhythm of paying for things has quietly changed.

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In pictures: The Kenilworth Carnival was a hugely successful centenary celebration event

Here is a selection of photographs of Kenilworth Carnival in what was a celebration of the centenary of the event first taking place in 1926.

The Leamington Observer

The Myton Hospices' Summer Jackpot is win win

Launched to help raise an additional £250,000 to fund their vital services, the raffle gives players the chance to win £25,000.

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Paraplegic boy meets Princess Kate during Three Peaks challenge for Warwick children’s charity

An 11-year-old boy described bumping into Catherine HRH Princess of Wales three times while taking on the Three Peaks challenge for Warwick-based children’s charity, as “one of the most memorable things in my life”.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Wife of brickie injured in horror Warwickshire fall says 'best years taken away'

He has been left with mobility issues requiring the occasional use of a wheelchair, and has been left with speech and memory impairments

WarwickshireWorld News

County Record Office opens access to nationally significant Warwick Castle archive, charting more than 800 years of Warwickshire’s history

A nationally significant archive charting more than 800 years of Warwickshire’s history is now more accessible, following the launch of a new online catalogue.

WarwickshireWorld News

'There is no intention to ban books': Reform UK gives more details behind its controversial library review in Warwickshire

The politician in charge of Warwickshire’s libraries has declared himself “pretty upset” at perceptions that Reform UK is criticising staff and insists leader George Finch has been “misinterpreted”.

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New life breathed into disused bank that's stood empty in Rugby town centre for eight years

New life is being breathed into a disused bank in Rugby town centre.

The Leamington Observer

Maternity Care in England 'Not Fit for the Future', Landmark Review Finds - NATIONAL NEWS

The Government has pledged urgent action to improve maternity services in England after an independent review concluded that the current system is failing...

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Former Defence Secretary Warns Britain Still Not Spending Enough on Defence Despite New £15bn Investment Plan - NATIONAL NEWS

Former Defence Secretary John Healey has warned that Britain will still not be spending enough on defence despite Sir Keir Starmer announcing an extra £15bn...

WarwickshireWorld News

British Empire Medal for Hillmorton man who has attended ancient ceremony for 85 years

This time Hillmorton man David Eadon was not gathering in a group before dawn as he had done every Martinmas Eve before sun-rising every year since 1938 on the top of Knightlow Hill to organise the annual collection of the Wroth Silver monies.

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Man arrested after an attempted burglary at Post Office in Kenilworth town centre

A man has been arrested after an attempted burglary at a Post Office in Kenilworth’s town centre.

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Closure announced for stretch of road near new housing estate between Leamington and Warwick

A road closure has been announced this week for a stretch of road between Leamington and Warwick.

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Driver injured after M1 crash near Lutterworth – police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage

Police are appealing for motorists with dashcam and any other witnesses to come forward following a serious collision on the M1 northbound near Lutterworth on Sunday, June 28.

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire Police Commissioner chooses preferred candidate to be county's next chief constable

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has named Emma Bond for the top job.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

How Nadhim Zahawi and 'anti-democratic' orders led to a Warwickshire councillor abandoning Reform

A Warwickshire County Council councillor has spoken out about his defection from Reform UK to Restore Britain, citing a string of grievances including top-down anti-democratic instructions and a lack of national support during local elections.

The Leamington Observer

Three in Five Homes Still Unsold After Six Months as Housing Market Slows - NATIONAL NEWS

Three out of every five homes put up for sale at the start of 2026 were still on the market by the end of June, according to new property data...

WarwickshireWorld News

Recycling project in Warwick moves to new home

A recycling project in Warwick has moved to a new home just down the road.