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Leamington Soroptimists elect new president

The Leamington Spa Soroptimists have officially announced the election of Sarah Pagan as their new president for 2026-27.

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The Leamington Observer

Heatwave Tragedies Prompt Fresh Warnings Over Open Water Dangers

A series of fatal incidents at beauty spots across England during the Bank Holiday heatwave has led to renewed warnings about the risks of open water swimming

The Leamington Observer

Girls and women feel embarrassed to buy period products in shops

ALMOST one in five West Midlands women and girls feel embarrassed buying period products in store, according to a new survey.

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Warwickshire County Council: New leader of the opposition vows not to soften style

The new leader of the opposition at Warwickshire County Council has vowed not to quell her forceful nature despite a year of febrile meetings.

The Leamington Observer

Mobile Legends Diamond Recharge Guide 2026: How to Top Up Smarter Using Lootbar

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is among the favourite mobile games in the universe right now.

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Warwick McDonald's gets green light to continue 24-hour opening

A McDonald’s restaurant in Warwick has secured permanent permission for 24-hour opening after a successful trial period.

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In Pictures: Warwick hosts day of pageantry and tradition with the return of the Town Criers Competition

The Town Criers Competition returned to Warwick last weekend with a day filled with pageantry and tradition.

The Leamington Observer

Plenty of fun in the sun at Great British Farm-Fest

The inaugural Great British Farm-Fest Finale welcomed more than 50,000 visitors to NAEC Stoneleigh.

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Obituary: Community saddened at loss of Jamaican-born man who touched so many lives in Rugby

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Rugby man who touched many hearts in the town with his strength, kindness and humour.

The Leamington Observer

PICTURE SPECIAL - Cars line up bumper to bumper for Stratford Festival of Motoring

But it wasn't a case of Bank Holiday traffic jams, rather the return of the popular Festival of Motoring.

The Leamington Observer

Retail giant warns of growing struggle for young jobseekers - NATIONAL NEWS

The boss of high street retailer Next has warned that young people are finding it increasingly difficult to secure work, as businesses face rising costs...

WarwickshireWorld News

Charity Spotlight: Evelyn's Gift - the Warwick-based charity spreading acts of kindness and teaching life-saving skills

South Warwickshire is full of so many worthwhile charities and good causes. The work that many of these organisations do is often life-changing. That is worth shouting about. The Courier and Weekly News will be running a monthly feature to shine a spotlight on the organisations in our area that help...

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"I want to build a fairer and more inclusive community": Meet the first Muslim woman to be elected Mayor of Rugby

A borough councillor has made history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected Mayor of Rugby.

The Leamington Observer

Ozzy Osbourne to return as AI avatar... and Sharon says Birmingham MUST host it first

An AI-powered version of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne could make its UK debut in Birmingham, after Sharon Osbourne revealed plans to take a hyper-real digital

The Leamington Observer

Leamington nursery team complete London charity walking challenge

As a result of their 9km effort, the team raised over £800 for The Sick Children’s Trust,

The Leamington Observer

“Taxpayers Being Ripped Off”: Record Rise in Higher Earners Receiving Social Housing - NATIONAL NEWS

A record number of households earning more than £50,000 a year are being granted social housing under Labour, according to new figures which have sparked critic

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Review: The Great British Farm Fest at Stoneleigh Park (May 22 to 26, 2026)

With an amber heat alert and record breaking temperatures for May, the Stoneleigh event billed as “Glastonbury meets the Royal Show”, according to Jeremy Clarkson, was a thrilling experience for the majority, but a nightmare for others – writes Clive Peacock.

The Leamington Observer

Warwickshire County Council abandons Net Zero commitments

WCC’s new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies’

The Leamington Observer

South Warwickshire man raises cash for "remarkable" treatment for his mum's brain tumour

Jillian Steveland was diagnosed with an inoperable Grade 4 glioblastoma - the most aggressive form of primary brain cancer - two days after her 59th birthday.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Tragedy as teenage girl dies after incident at Kingsbury Water Park

Her body was recovered at Kingsbury Water Park this evening (May 25)