News
Leamington’s Foundry Wood celebration day
There may be no teddy bears, but there will certainly be an abundance of birds and butterflies at a communal picnic in a Leamington woods next weekend.
Help create Warwick district’s ‘Longest Day’
Friday is the ‘Longest Day’ and the Leamington and Warwick Courier and Kenilworth Weekly News will be capturing every moment on video - and we need your help.
Katie sings at Hill Close tonight
Apologies for an error in last week’s Courier when we said that soprano Katie Leaver would be singing in Hill Close Gardens for picnickers on Friday.
Warwickshire College launches career academy
A new project aimed at helping young people find the right jobs for them is being launched by Warwickshire College.
Tributes to ‘unforgettable’ Spa Theatre Company founder
A formidable Leamington theatre director who cared deeply for the progress of her drama students will be fondly remembered by generations of people in south Warwickshire and Coventry.
Man knocked unconscious after attack at Leamington festival
A man was knocked unconscious and suffered head and facial injuries after being attacked at the Leamington Peace Festival on Saturday evening.
Sport
Knibbs: improved fitness will help Saints make final push
Southam United players have been given a stringent pre-season programme as manager Lee Knibbs looks to improve on last season’s seventh place in the newly renamed St Mary’s Hospice Midland Football Combination.
Birmingham City sign up Warwick Juniors youngster
Warwick Junior Angels under-16s’ Jess Carter has been taken on by Birmingham City Ladies’ academy.
Hayden says he has experience to turn Racing Club around
The task of resurrecting Racing Club Warwick would be a daunting one for any new manager, let alone a 25-year-old taking charge of his first club.
Stockton are keen to attract the cream of local talent
New Stockton FC joint manager Terry Davidson is hoping a change of focus at the club can help attract the cream of Leamington talent to The Town Piece.
Seager and Donald put the boot in as Wardens remain in pole
Rapid-fire half-centuries from opener Nick Seager and captain Martin Donald boosted Kenilworth Wardens to a comfortable six-wicket win over Wellington.
Green Army edge team battle but Harper takes the individual honours at Two Castles video
The Two Castles Run was a veritable sea of green on Sunday as 93 members of Kenilworth Runners took part in the 10k race from Warwick Castle to Kenilworth Castle.
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Lifestyle
See winning photography by Leamington group at Kenilworth library
Winning images from Leamington Spa Photographic Society’s annual exhibition competition are going on display at Kenilworth library.
Family homes just yards from Kenilworth Castle
The site of historic stables, wagon repair workshops and a “cart hovel” belonging to Kenilworth Castle is being transformed into something more suited to 21st century living - a small development of family properties which are being marketed by Brian Holt’s Kenilworth office.
Join Lucy for laughs at south Warwickshire village pub
Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You? regular Lucy Porter is headlining the next comedy night at the Granville pub in Barford, on Sunday June 30, ahead of her appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Michelle plans skydive to raise cash for Women’s Aid
Michelle Wilson who works for Hawkesford in Leamington is undertaking a challenging 13,000ft tandem skydive on August 18 to raise essential funds for Women’s Aid.
Midsummer Madness free music festival
An afternoon and evening of Midsummer Madness is coming to Southam as musicians host a free festival.
Confident buyers boosting property sales, says agent
Estate agency Atkinson Stilgoe (part of the Connells Group) in Kenilworth reports that increased numbers of buyers looking to purchase a home are having a positive impact on property sales in 2013 so far.
Community
Whitnash teenager prepares for charity skydive
Whitnash teenager Georgia Bolt is gearing herself to leap out of a plane in August to raise funds for military charity Help For Heroes.
Leamington Temple fete will take place later this month
Leamington’s Hindu temple is holding its summer fete on Sunday June 23, not last week as was incorrectly stated in a previous Courier article.
Debut novel for Samantha
Fantasy fiction author Samantha Dickens has given fellow Warwickshire College students an insight into her debut novel Sacrifice.
Tragic death of an England footballer
The son of a Leamington clergyman played for England when amateur football was giving way to professionalism before the First World War. But his life was tragically cut short when he was killed in France in 1916, aged 24.
Brookhurst holds party for Queen’s jubilee
Children at Brookhurst Primary School have been celebrating the 60 year anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.
Green Flag award for sustainable Campion
Campion School has received the highest award for sustainability for a second time.
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Weather for Warwick
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 19 C
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Light showers
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