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Lively learning for little ones: Meet the award-winning Rugby woman who is helping children grow through music
This latest piece has been supplied by Ali Findlay. She has just retired from nearly 28 years of teaching in secondary schools. Ali is on a mission to find some of those places, people, events and hobbies that are often overlooked in Rugby.
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New deputy leader elected at Warwickshire County Council
Coun George Finch was re-elected as group leader at Reform Warwickshire's Annual General Meeting at the weekend.
"Parents and older people rely on it": Concern over Rugby library Facebook page merger
Library-users in Rugby are concerned about plans to merge the town’s dedicated information page on Facebook with Warwickshire.
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George Finch re-elected as Reform Group Leader on Warwickshire County Council - and gets new deputy
Councillor George Finch has been re-elected as the Reform Group Leader on Warwickshire County Council.
New YMCA shop opens at Leamington town centre shopping centre
The new YMCA shop opened in Leamington town centre over the weekend.
Met Office thunder warning for Coventry as schools go back
It comes after heavy showers and even hail hit our area yesterday
Reform UK announce major Warwickshire council leadership change
A decision was made at the weekend
Mum builds digital platform to celebrate disability and carer communities on behalf of her son
Blue Badgers is an interactive online platform and app offering rewards and connection for both people with disability and their carers.
Warwickshire pig farm featured in Netflix documentary set to close after being targeted by animal activists
Hogwood Farm in Oxhill has raised pigs for more than a hundred years but is now set to close with the land to be used for housing
Best care homes in Coventry and Warwickshire according to family reviews
We've taken a look at those named top in our area
Blue Tit the most frequently spotted bird in Warwickshire gardens
A total of 5,228 people across the county took part in the world's largest garden wildlife survey, counting the number and types of birds visiting their gardens
Tragedy as man's body found in Warwickshire
Police searching for a missing man confirmed the sad news today, Sunday, that a body has been found
Road closures warning today as Regency 10k event returns to Leamington Spa
A number of road closures are in place
Britain’s lost predator to fly again: Golden eagles set for historic return to English skies
Golden eagles could soon soar once more over England’s uplands, in what ministers are hailing as a dramatic return of one of Britain’s most iconic birds of prey
South Warwickshire women's charity appeals for regular givers
The Esther Project, a gender-specific organisation supporting those who have experienced trauma and adversity, says it needs regular donations.
Community support helps The Myton Hospices defy the national hospice funding crisis
The charity has shared its strategic plans for 2026/27, alongside highlighting how the continued generosity of its supporters is making a meaningful difference.
Five dogs looking for new homes this National Pet Day
We've taken a look at dogs living locally who are in need of new homes
'Once in a generation' exhibition receiving rave reviews
An exhibition showcasing the complete Rugby Collection of contemporary art has received rave reviews since opening at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Two teenagers die after car leaves bridge and crashes into minibus on M1 near Lutterworth
Two teenagers have died after their car left a road bridge and crashed into a minibus on the M1 near Lutterworth.
Two teenagers killed in horror minibus crash on M1 near Rugby
Police were called to the collision just before junction 20 near Lutterworth at 1.33pm on Friday afternoon, April 10