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Reports of man 'aiming firearm at bus and moving traffic' in Leamington – man arrested
A man has been arrested after reports of a suspect aiming a firearm at a bus and moving traffic in Leamington tonight (Monday).

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Canalside music and food festival to take place in village near Leamington
A canalside music and food festival will take place in a village near Leamington soon.


FOOTBALL - Leamington finalise pre-season schedule with Coventry City friendly confirmed
The Brakes will take on a Coventry City XI at the Your Co-Op Community Stadium on Friday, July 18 with kick-off at 7pm.

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Flying the flag for the armed forces in Warwickshire
Armed Forces Day is an annual national event that gives communities the opportunity to show their support for the men and women of the armed forces.


Warwick's 'Potato Lady' hopes to return to serving her community soon
Warwick’s ‘Potato Lady’ says she is hoping to return to serving her community soon after being forced into months off work due to a broken shoulder.


For sale: Barford car dealership with permission to turn the site into homes
A car dealership in Barford which also has planning permission to turn the site into home has been put up for sale.


Rugby families enjoy fun in the sun at community picnic
On a sweltering Saturday, at a time when it is said, only mad dogs should venture out, Fareham Youth Partnership held their Free Family Community Fun Day at GEC Recreation Ground.


This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day
This clever £14 tower fan is flying off the shelves as temperatures soar—fill it with ice, power it by USB, and enjoy a quiet cooling breeze anywhere in the house.


Reason why Warwickshire Police warns not to smash a window if you see a dog in a hot car
Dogs succumb to heatstroke quickly in hot weather


The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - amid Met Office ‘tropical night’ warning
Met Office warns it will be a “tropical night” for many in the UK 😲


Decision whether to extend operational time of Ufton Landfill site to 2038 will be made tomorrow
A decision will be made tomorrow on whether to allow the extension of the operational time of the Ufton Landfill site near Southam to 2038.


Southam Primary School's artwork selected for the National Gallery
Their digital art work is now on display in the gallery's Take One Picture exhibition.


This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal
Stay cool for less this summer with Wowcher’s air con deal—grab a HomCom portable unit from just £132.99 and save up to 56% off the usual price. Both 5,000 and 10,000 BTU models are available while stocks last.


Coventry's heat health alert escalated to 'amber' amid soaring temperatures
It remains in place until Wednesday (July 2)


Napton family fundraising to buy specialist sensory equipment for their nine-year-old daughter with complex medical conditions
A family in Napton have set up a fundraising page to help buy specialist equipment for their nine-year-old daughter who has complex medical conditions.


What is a tropical night and why Coventry is bracing for one tonight
Temperatures are set to soar this afternoon


Bikers unite to escort bullied Cawston teenager with heart condition to prom in style
Having been born with a heart condition, weighing just two pounds, Cawston teenager Lissie Williams knows what it is like to make an emotional entrance.


In pictures: Magnificent military machines at Armed Forces Day event in Leamington
Magnificent military machines were among the many highlights of Warwick District Council’s Armed Forces Day Community Event in Leamington on Saturday (June 28).


Pop-up Stratford Heritage Exhibition opens this week
Developed by the Stratford Society and supported by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the new exhibition opens its doors on Thursday (July 3)


Selfish overtaking driver in Leamington is set to get a nasty surprise in the post
A selfish driver who nearly caused two crashes in Leamington with dangerous overtakes can now expect a police notice in the post, after they were spotted by an off-duty officer.
