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Meta Madrid prepares a new Formula 1 chapter at MadringMeta Description: The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will introduce a 5.416-kilometre circuit with 22 turns, steep banking and public transport links

Madrid will stage the Spanish Grand Prix from September 11 to 13, 2026, with the race scheduled for Sunday, September 13.

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The Leamington Observer

August is the time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of labour in the garden

DURING the summer your garden is an extra room that can be used on a daily basis.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Police find gunman in Stratford hotel with 'cocaine and taser'

J'jay Lawlor, 21, said victim Liam Roberts, who was shot in the arm, was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time'

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Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Warwickshire's safest town - and it's not Stratford or Warwick

A look at the latest Home Office crime statistics shows the crown of safest area to live in Warwickshire goes to a surprising town

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Jailed in July: The worst criminals locked up across Coventry and Warwickshire this month

We've taken a look at all the criminals starting jail sentences this month for crimes connected to Coventry and Warwickshire

The Leamington Observer

Summer holiday savings start with free buses for kids

FAMILIES wanting to visit museums, beaches and national parks can enjoy days out for less as free bus travel for kids has come into force.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

'I was scared to tell people - my GG-cup boobs had become my identity'

Chloe Burgin, 27, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, said she was often told she 'should be grateful' for her large breasts - but years of unwanted comments left her self-conscious and in pain

The Leamington Observer

Twice the woodland magic at Shakespeare's Schoolroom in Stratford

Families are invited to take part in activities themed around Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree stories until Sunday August 16.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

130 new homes plan for green belt land just outside Coventry

It would see farm land in Wolvey play home to the new development

The Leamington Observer

Career Move North? What Job Seekers Should Know Before Relocating to Bolton

Manchester gets all the attention. Leeds gets the headlines. Bolton just sits there in between, close enough to both that people forget to look at it properly.

The Leamington Observer

Childhood memories reignited in Kineton

Residents, relatives and staff came together for a special Reminiscence Day. They revisited happy memories through sharing treasured keepsakes, photographs, gam

WarwickshireWorld News

South Warwickshire councillors to be halved by council shake-up

The number of councillors representing south Warwickshire is set to be halved when the county switches to unitary authorities from April 2028.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick District Council says there's no capacity to fix 'extremely smelly' nappy problem as councillor suggests fortnightly bin collection during heatwaves

A call to help families with the foul mix of used nappies and extreme heat cannot be acted on due to a lack of council capacity.

WarwickshireWorld News

Families learn vital skills at water safety event in the Rugby borough

Families in the Rugby borough kicked off the summer holidays by learning vital skills at a water safety event last weekend.

The Leamington Observer

Number of UK Millionaires Falls to Lowest Level Since Financial Crisis - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain is home to fewer sterling millionaires than at any point since the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research, reigniting debate over tax policy,

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Police probe incident at popular National Trust site in Warwickshire

Baddesley Clinton was targeted in the early hours of this morning (July 31)

The Leamington Observer

CRICKET - Warwickshire to play three One-Day Cup matches at Rugby School as part of cricket festival

The Bears will play three One-Day Cup fixtures in the space of 10 days at Rugby School at the start of August.

The Leamington Observer

Young footballers all kitted out for kick off

David Wilson Homes has renewed its sponsorship of Upper Lighthorne FC under 11s for a second season.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick paddling pool reopens after deep clean following faecal fiasco

The paddling pool in Warwick has now reopened after it underwent a deep clean following a faeces incident.

The Leamington Observer

Council tax bills set to rise by £556 for average household by 2030, Treasury figures show - NATIONAL NEWS

Households across England could see their council tax bills rise by an average of £556 over the next four years, according to Treasury figures released through