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Raft Race simulation at pub
Determined fundraisers have received a raft of donations after they came up with a novel idea to overcome the cancellation of an annual charity event.
Food vendors get regional awards
Mobile food vendors based in Leamington have won free pitches at a major national show through a regional award scheme which recognises excellence in the industry.
Councillor defends spend against HS2 as costs continue to escalate
The new chair of the district council has defended the rising costs of fighting HS2 as costs creep up over budget and could hit over £150,000.
SUMMER’S Coming: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top attractions
The Leamington Courier, Warwick Courier and kenilworth Weekly News are giving away two for one entry vouchers to the UK’s top attractions including Alton Towers Resort in this Thursday’s paper.
Derelict Black Horse pub set for redevelopment video
After five years as a den for squatters and drug users, a derelict eyesore in Leamington might be set for a transformation.
Why did I have to wait so long to see my consultant?
A retired county councillor who approved the new structure of Warwick Hospital said he is now ‘very concerned’ with its care, following problems he has faced since he had a pacemaker fitted.
Cancer care inspires fundraising challenges in Leamington and Warwick
Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer has proved to be no barrier to a Leamington mother’s determination to cycle 50 miles for charity.
And leaping more than 12,000 ft out of a plane is not enough of a challenge for a Warwick entrepreneur intent on raising funds for leukeamia research in support of his father.
Reaction to the loss of great local tradition
Representatives from Warwick have expressed their sadness after our story last week about the carnival procession not taking place again this year.
Negotiations underway for Leamington’s Bath Place
Efforts to return Bath Place Community Venture to its original site in Leamington’s Old Town are moving forward.
A bright new beginning for Warwickshire church - five years after fire video
A bright, light and airy modern new church can finally provide a space for worship and community gatherings in Radford Semele - five years after the village church was burnt down.
Leamington welcomes mastercook Carluccio video
A simple truffle risotto or spaghettini with cherry tomatoes and basil are plates that bring the most pleasure to the ‘godfather’ of Italian cooking.
Get busy and save the bees at new hive-share
Budding bee-lovers can get a taster of keeping a hive and do their bit for falling population thanks to taster sessions and a brand new community hive.
Viaduct repair work wins award
Major work on a Leamington landmark that has been a sight in the town since 1844 has won an award.
1 commentPensioners change the view on park cameras
After nearly a year’s delay, security cameras are all set to be up and running in St Nicholas Park.
1 commentAlbion Street store ‘robbed by man waving a used needle’
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at the One Stop convenience store in Albion Street around 6pm on Saturday.
Brakes’ chairman lays out club’s aspirations
Leamington FC’s chairman has put out a rallying cry to councillors for help to push the club forward after its promotion success this season.
Appeal for witnesses after M40 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured in a collision on the M40 near Leamington on Saturday.
Speed camera set on fire near Baginton
A speed camera was set on fire on the A45 near Baginton in the early hours of this morning (Monday).
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Hairdresser’s creation wins elite competition
This ‘avant garde’ hairstyle won Leamington hairdresser Tyronne Leon Fernandez a top spot in the national Muse Image Awards by Shu Uemura beauty company.
‘We should praise Coten for its expansion plans - not isolate it’
A mother of three children who fears they could all end up in different schools has written in defence of the expansion of Coten End Primary which may be allowed to accept up to 30 more pupils this year.
‘Fantastic’ revamped maternity unit at Warwick Hospital is open
Mothers-to-be, their partners and newborns can now benefit from a newly improved maternity unit at Warwick Hospital.
Age UK shop celebrates its 21st anniversary
Staff and volunteers at Age UK’s Leamington charity shop have celebrated its 21st anniversary.
Sally recognised for her stirling efforts
Heart failure survivor Sally Bee (pictured left) has been presented with the Rotary Club of Warwick’s meritorious service award in recognition of the thousands of pounds she has raised for cardiac rehabilitation with the charity SW-Heart.
Hoping 13 is the lucky number helping Dogs for the Disabled
A man who set himself the task of running 12 half marathons in 12 months has decided to go for the baker’s dozen.
A big fat yes to food and film festival
Warwick’s first food and film festival organised by the Warwick Rocks group has met with widespread support from more than 150 businesses and others in the town who attended a launch meeting.
Cycling, climbing and canoeing for charity
A firm of commercial property consultants is taking on the gruelling Snowdonia Charity Challenge this summer to raise money for paralysed sports men and women and for Leamington care centre Castel Froma.
‘sexual predator’ is back behind bars
A man described by a judge as a “sexual predator” has been jailed for trying to attack women in Leamington.
A vision of multi-lane junctions in our towns video
Warnings of a roundabout being turned into a five-lane crossroads and seven lanes of traffic approaching the new Morrison’s supermarket are just some of the possibilities facing Warwick and Leamington.
Warwick’s carnival procession cancelled again
The carnival may not be over for Warwick but the annual procession certainly is after organisers of the event admitted it would no longer be worth their while.
Job vacancy at the Sydni Centre
Sydenham community centre The Sydni Centre is advertising a job share vacancy for a cafe manager.
Mother’s final choice compels campaigner
Being at his terminally ill mother’s bedside when she chose to die has compelled a Leamington man to support proposed changes in the law to help others faced with the same situation.
Celebrate Fairtrade in Leamington
Leamington’s Fairtrade Steering Group is celebrating World Fairtrade Day on Saturday by hosting a ethically-responsible lunch and launching a new directory at the town’s parish church.
Woman rescued in car crash near Kineton
A woman had to be cut out of her car after careering into a hedge near Kineton.
Leper Hospital - hopes of new owners dashed
An ancient charitable order which had plans to restore Warwick’s neglected Leper Hospital and chapel has had to pull out of a deal with the district council due to the ill health of a key benefactor.
‘Don’t close places that are a lifeline for our children’
Several play sessions have already been cancelled, many others are shortened and staff are working reduced hours.
Grateful mum steps out for Acorns Hospice
Kineton mum Becky Prentice is hoping to raise £1,000 for Acorns Hospice in Worcester to say thank-you for all the support they have given her five-year-old daughter Tammy O’Sullivan, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
Practical support for volunteer first-aiders
Generous donations amounting to £800 have been made to the Warwick Ambulance Association by companies who wanted to support the volunteer force. Plumbsave from Leamington gave £500 towards the cost of a carrying chair to help anyone taken ill at local fetes and festivals while Parveen Rai of H.D. Brows and Range Master, which used to be Flavels, each contributed £150 towards other equipment needed by the first aiders.
Sikhs celebrate at PM’s pad
Representatives of Leamington’s Sikh Community have attended a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the Vaisakhi festival.
Candidates boosted by political visits to town
Two leading politicians showed support for their parties‘ county election campaigns when they visited Leamington this week.
Leamington’s sparkling squad among UK’s best
Congratulations have gone out to young atheletes from Leamington and surrounding areas who won 19 top four-placed trophies in this year’s National Cheerleading Championships.
Conservatives lose overall control of Warwickshire County Council but no coalition planned video
The Conservative Party has lost its overall control of Warwickshire County Council following today’s election results.
Live: election counting at Warwickshire County Council
The count is over: the Conservatives have lost overall control of Warwickshire County Council. The final count for the County Cons 26, Lab 22, Lib Dem 9, Green 2, Ind 3.
Warwickshire election results to be announced for Warwick District in next few hours
The Warwickshire County Council election results for the 14 wards in Warwick District covering Leamington, Kenilworth, Warwick and surrounding areas will be known in the next few hours.
Headteachers unite in anger over school expansion
Headteachers at seven schools in Warwick have written to the county council to outline the “significant consequences” of a proposal to allow up to 30 more pupils to start their education at Coten End Primary in September.
‘Sunbeds gave me cancer’ - Leamington survivor warns of dangers
A Leamington skin cancer survivor has spoken on television about the dangers of sunbeds.
Six garden strimmers have been stolen from a lock-up garage owned by the county council’s Probation service in Montague Road, Warwick. The equipment, which was reported missing last Friday, was used by former offenders whose punishment involved doing work with the Community Payback team.
Six garden strimmers have been stolen from a lock-up garage owned by the county council’s Probation service in Montague Road, Warwick. The equipment, which was reported missing last Friday, was used by former offenders whose punishment involved doing work with the Community Payback team.
CPS name police officer suspected of stealing from Warwickshire Police HQ
Warwickshire Police have become embroiled in a row over not naming a retired officer who was charged with the theft of £113,000 yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
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