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The Leamington Observer

Tastebuds tingling ahead of A Taste of Leamington

This year's Leamington Rotary Club charity fundraiser takes place on Tuesday September 15.

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WarwickshireWorld News

Warning: Dunchurch club's 50th anniversary celebrations may contain flash photography

Prepare to be dazzled at a community celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Dunchurch Photographic Society.

The Leamington Observer

FOOTBALL - Leamington confirm return of striker Eric Yahaya

Yahaya scored from the bench in the club's final pre-season fixture against Yate Town which the Brakes won 3-1.

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WarwickshireWorld News

Swapping Black History Month for a stiff upper lip - Warwickshire County Council's leader George Finch's stance on libraries and public spaces

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch is calling for council staff to resist the urge to “celebrate everything” in the authority’s name – including Black History Month.

WarwickshireWorld News

Council suspends fridge and freezer collections at Warwickshire tips

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has immediately suspended all fridge and freezer collections at its tips across the county.

WarwickshireWorld News

'It felt like one last adventure for him': Dog's ashes launched 119,000ft into space from Rugby

A dog's ashes have been launched 119,000ft into space from Rugby.

The Leamington Observer

Britain's Vegetables Set to Shrink and Cost More as Drought Grips Farms - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain's farmers are warning that this year's harvest could be the worst in living memory, with the driest conditions in nearly two centuries pushing supermark

The Leamington Observer

Fridge and freezer collections suspended at Warwickshire recycling centres

​There is a national crisis in fridge and freezer recycling capacity and insufficient suitable space to temporarily store them.

WarwickshireWorld News

Crowning glory: Rugby dental nurse still smiling as she celebrates 50 years at same practice

When school-leaver Heather Healey visited her dentist in Rugby for a routine check up, she had no idea she’d leave the same day with a career spanning 50 years.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Nuneaton incident live as alleyway near Bermuda Leisure Park cordoned off

Officers were spotted on Griff Lane this morning (August 5)

The Leamington Observer

TENNIS - Warwickshire men just miss out on title while women retain status in County Cup

The Bears fell a couple of points short of victory to finish as runners-up to Surrey who retained their title at Eastbourne in Sussex.

The Leamington Observer

Young bus fan gets to check out south Warwickshire depot

Seventeen-year-old Alistair’s tutor, Stephen Hawkins, from New Meaning Training, wrote to Stagecoach's duty manager Zoe Stilgoe and the team swung into action to set up a special visit for him.

WarwickshireWorld News

Leamington's Art in the Park Festival marks record numbers - organisers are calling on the community for future support

The organisers of Leamington’s annual Art in the Park Festival said they have had their most successful year to date, as record crowds flocked to Jephson Gardens and Mill Gardens for a weekend packed with creativity, live music, and community spirit.

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Thug who described himself as 'narcissist' headbutted girlfriend and stole money she saved for Christmas

Abbas Mohammed was jailed at Warwick Crown Court

Coventry Live - Warwickshire

Mum's heartbreaking plea 17 years after son was 'killed over drugs debt'

Jesse Prior was attacked and killed on the Warwickshire border in 2009. Five men - including three from Coventry - were subsequently jailed in connection with his death, but Jesse's body has never been found

WarwickshireWorld News

Man arrested in connection with dumping of 30,000 tonnes of waste near Shawell

A man has been arrested in connection with the dumping of 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste at Cave’s Inn Pits, a site of Special Scientific Interest near Shawell.

WarwickshireWorld News

Warwick councillors attend 'constructive meeting' with health trust over likely closure of mental health hospital

Warwick councillors said they had a 'constructive meeting' with the hospital trust over the likely closure of a mental health hospital in the town.

WarwickshireWorld News

Police seize two more vehicles after drivers caught in Rugby without insurance

Police have seized two more vehicles in Rugby after discovering the drivers were on the roads without insurance.

The Leamington Observer

FOOTBALL - Leamington sign Birmingham City midfielder Louie Rea on youth loan

Rea has initially joined the Brakes for a period of one month although the club have an option to extend the deal.

WarwickshireWorld News

M1 CLOSED in Northamptonshire following serious collision involving two lorries

The M1 in Northamptonshire has closed after a lorry overturned on the carriageway during a serious collision.