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Social Media Is Pulling the UK Gambling Black Market Into Plain View

Entain’s latest research suggests the route to stumbling on illegal gambling sites in the UK is now easier to miss.

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Burnham Faces Questions Over First Major Speech After Refusing Media Q&A - NATIONAL NEWS

Andy Burnham faced criticism on Monday after refusing to answer questions from journalists following a major speech setting out his vision for Britain, with opp

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Former cricket coach from Rugby found guilty of sexually abusing young boy

A former cricket coach from Hillmorton has been found guilty of multiple non-recent sexual offences including indecent assault and gross indecency.

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NHS South Warwickshire keeps pace with cardiac innovation

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully carried out its first implantation of a new generation leadless pacemaker.

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"His legacy lives on in every loaf": Tributes paid to loved and respected founder of Rugby bakery

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved and respected baker who set up his successful business from his home in Monks Kirby.

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Leamington hotel used to house asylum seekers has closed

A Leamington hotel, used for several years to house asylum seekers, has closed.

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Ready for take off: Mayor opens new independent travel agency in Rugby town centre

A new independent travel agency has landed in Rugby town centre.

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Warwickshire County Council councillor lifts lid on 'discontent' behind defection from Reform UK

A defecting councillor has confirmed that Reform UK told its members to give up running Warwickshire County Council if George Finch lost the leadership – and how it caused “a lot of discontent”.

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"Fete's golden anniversary was a celebration to remember": Community dedicates event to memory of 'Mr Dunchurch'

Golden anniversary celebrations were dedicated to a much-loved member of Dunchurch Festival Group committee.

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Kenilworth based singing group hosting 'Come and Sing Day'

A singing group based in Kenilworth is inviting residents to its 'Come and Sing Day' which is being held later this year.

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Rugby family devastated after dad dies suddenly on his 59th birthday while on holiday in Croatia

A much-loved family man from Rugby died unexpectedly on his 59th birthday while on holiday in Croatia.

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More Than One Million Children Referred to Mental Health Services as Concerns Grow Over Rising Diagnoses - NATIONAL NEWS

More than one million children in England were referred to mental health services in the year to March 2025, according to new figures published by the Children'

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"It's tiring and stressful, but we have to carry on": Rugby woman shares importance of Carers Week

A Rugby woman who looks after her disabled husband 24-hours a day has shared the importance of Carers’ Week.

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Amateur rider preparing for Horse of Year Show

Emma Morrell and Rathnagrew Larry won the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star qualifier in Malvern to earn their qualification.

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Picture gallery: The Armed Forces Day Community Event in Leamington

Photographer Allan Jennings took and kindly sent in these pictures of The Armed Forces Community Day Event in Leamington on Saturday.

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Summer picnic at Ryton Pools brings carers and young children with SEND together ​

Young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families attended a summer picnic at Ryton Pools Country Park in June.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Met Office thunder warning for Coventry as temperatures to 'slowly edge up'

It follows the scorching heatwave last week

The Leamington Observer

Three jailed for covering up a fatal collision in Wellesbourne

On December 14 2023, Anthony Flowers collided with 20 year-old Daniel Livingstone on Ettington Road while driving at over 60 mph in a 30-mph zone.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Leamington Spa's Covent Garden car park reopens with over 100 spaces

The Covent Garden Multi-Storey car park in Leamington Spa has been closed since February 2023

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Warwickshire residents roll and stroll 13 times around the earth in May

​They clocked up the huge distance as part of Love to Ride Warwickshire’s latest offering, Roll and Stroll.