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Inspiring women to speak at Leamington Soroptimists' event this month
The Leamington Soroptimists group are holding their Raise Up conference event in the town this month.

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Plans revealed for 125 new homes near Leamington
Plans have been revealed that would see up to 125 new homes built near Leamington.


Screen time: 'I'm a digital-savvy mum - why now is the best time to talk about phone use with your kids'
September is the perfect time for a tech reset 📱

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Offchurch Sports Club facilities to have major upgrade
The club has been awarded £64,620 from HS2’s Community Environment Fund, which will be used to upgrade the netball and tennis facilities.

Phone users in Banbury and the UK warned of emergency alert this weekend - here's what you need to know
Phone users in the Banbury area and around the UK are warned about the Government’s emergency alert this weekend which will sound on all mobiles and tablets – even on silent.


Warwickshire County Council: Reform UK's stance on maximum council tax rises
The politician in charge of Warwickshire County Council’s finances still harbours hopes of avoiding a maximum increase in council tax despite national government “blackmailing” local authorities.


Fire and ambulance issue update after Warwickshire block fire
Emergency services rushed to flats in Leamington on Saturday evening


Calll 999 if you see Curtis Holland: Police renew appeal to find man who has links to Rugby
Police have renewed their appeal to trace a wanted man with links to Rugby.


Face of on-the-run Rugby man as people urged to 'call 999'
Curtis Holland, also known as Curtis Petkovic, is wanted by Warwickshire Police


Community shows its support for Leamington supermarket's cancer charity fundraising
The community in and around Leamington and Warwick have helped support a supermarket’s charity fundraising.


Witness appeal launched after two people were injured after a crash near Wellesbourne
A witness appeal has been launched after two people were left injured following a crash near Wellesbourne last month.


In pictures: the opening of new café bar Salino Lounge in Leamington
Here are some pictures from the opening weekend of the new Salino Lounge café bar in Leamington town centre.


Driver seriously injured in crash near Wellesbourne
The collision, between a black Citroen and grey Audi, took place at around 5.30am on Friday August 22 near the Lotus Engineering building.


Driver seriously hurt in smash near Warwickshire Lotus Engineering centre
Police and paramedics were called to the scene

South Warwickshire NHS Trust continues to be Veteran Aware
It has been re-accredited as a Veteran Aware Trust by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance

UK House Prices Dip Amid Market Uncertainty
UK house prices dropped unexpectedly last month, according to new figures from the Nationwide house price index.


South Warwickshire villagers offered reassurance following 'armed response personnel' patrols of Kineton and nearby villages
Residents of Kineton and nearby villages in south Warwickshire have been reassured that armed police patrols in the area are part of a routine operating procedure.


Teen threw bag of crack and heroin into Leamington river in attempt to avoid arrest
A Coventry teenager who tried to avoid arrest by throwing the bag of crack cocaine and heroin he had on him into the River Leam in Leamington town centre has been given more than two years in a Young Offenders’ Institution.


New nursery opens in Leamington
A new nursery that can cater for up to 110 children has opened in Leamington.


Pedestrian in his 90s seriously injured after collision with lorry on busy Lutterworth street - man arrested
A pedestrian in his 90s has been seriously injured after a collision with a lorry in a busy Lutterworth street.
