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The backpack protest at Shire Hall in Warwick against what some parents and carers have described as a "crisis" in SEND services in Warwickshire. Photo by Geoff Ousbey.

'Improvement shown' by Warwickshire County Council in its SEND support

Warwick will be hosting two events over the Coronation weekend. Photos supplied
Warwick will be hosting two events over the Coronation weekend. Photos supplied

Warwick to host a party and pageant to celebrate the Coronation weekend

A district councillor has questioned whether Warwickshire County Council is adequately assessing the traffic impacts of the region's growing volume of homes.
A district councillor has questioned whether Warwickshire County Council is adequately assessing the traffic impacts of the region's growing volume of homes.

Concerns raised over impact of increased traffic as more homes are approved

The students tidied up the garden at MHA Homewood. Picture supplied.
The students tidied up the garden at MHA Homewood. Picture supplied.

College students give Leamington care home's garden a much needed makeover

The Birmingham 2022 Women's Cycling Road Race in Warwick last summer.
The Birmingham 2022 Women's Cycling Road Race in Warwick last summer.

International cycling race set to finish in Leamington has been cancelled

Simon Russell with his girlfriend Emily and their son Lucas. Photo supplied
Simon Russell with his girlfriend Emily and their son Lucas. Photo supplied

Dad who spent months living in a tent says life is now 'looking great for him'

Crime

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to places in Rugby.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to places in Rugby.

Latest food hygiene scores: More 5-stars handed out to Rugby places

Eastlands Primary School children, staff, parents and governors are celebrating after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted report.
Eastlands Primary School children, staff, parents and governors are celebrating after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted report.

Primary school in Rugby rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted inspectors

Police believe this man may have information that could help with ongoing enquiries into vehicle crime
Police believe this man may have information that could help with ongoing enquiries into vehicle crime

Photo of suspect who reportedly stole money from car

The driver of this dangerous van near Rugby, who was using a screwdriver to keep the back door shut, has been warned by police not to drive the vehicle until it is safe and roadworthy.
The driver of this dangerous van near Rugby, who was using a screwdriver to keep the back door shut, has been warned by police not to drive the vehicle until it is safe and roadworthy.

Van driver near Rugby was using a screwdriver to keep the back door shut

Robert Kabanga was named National Carer of the Year at the National Great British Care Awards. Photo supplied
Robert Kabanga was named National Carer of the Year at the National Great British Care Awards. Photo supplied

Warwick care home worker named National Carer of the Year

Police stations open seven days a week and more officers in the community are just some of the plans Warwickshire Police wants to implement as part of its 'new model of policing'.
Police stations open seven days a week and more officers in the community are just some of the plans Warwickshire Police wants to implement as part of its 'new model of policing'.

Changes for policing in Rugby as Warwickshire Police launches its 'new model’

Police stations open seven days a week and more officers in the community are just some of the plans Warwickshire Police wants to implement as part of its 'new model of policing'.
Police stations open seven days a week and more officers in the community are just some of the plans Warwickshire Police wants to implement as part of its 'new model of policing'.

Warwickshire Police launches 'new model of policing’

Traffic & Travel

Chiltern Railways warns customers that there will be a busier than normal service on Sunday.
Chiltern Railways warns customers that there will be a busier than normal service on Sunday.

Check before you travel: Busy service for Leamington passengers on Sunday

Traffic delays are continuing in south Warwickshire after a lorry fell into a ditch
Traffic delays are continuing in south Warwickshire after a lorry fell into a ditch

Traffic delays in south Warwickshire after lorry falls into a ditch

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(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

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Stormy Daniels hush money payments behind Trump indictment explained

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Paul O’Grady’s husband shares the last picture they took together

Laura Sims-Thickett in hospital with daughter Lucy (Photo: Paul Sims-Thickett / SWNS)
Laura Sims-Thickett in hospital with daughter Lucy (Photo: Paul Sims-Thickett / SWNS)

‘Hypochondriac’ mum sent home from A&E twice before terminal diagnosis

Weather

Your snow photos
Your snow photos

PICTURES: Beautiful snow photos in the Warwick district - well, while it lasted!

The Met Office forecast for 7pm this evening
The Met Office forecast for 7pm this evening

Met office issues ice and snow warning for Warwickshire

This truly remarkable image of the Northern Light over Kenilworth Castle was taken by Nigel Wilkins of Nigel Wilkins Photography.
This truly remarkable image of the Northern Light over Kenilworth Castle was taken by Nigel Wilkins of Nigel Wilkins Photography.

Northern Lights spotted over Kenilworth Castle

Politics

Latest news.
Latest news.

Report: 'South Warwickshire Local Plan misjudges area's housing requirement'

Ballot box. Stock image.
Ballot box. Stock image.

Deadline approaches for voter ID applications for Warwick district election

Rugby Borough Council has issued a card offering guidance on Voter ID - in addition to the usual polling cards, that also have a reminder on them about the change.
Rugby Borough Council has issued a card offering guidance on Voter ID - in addition to the usual polling cards, that also have a reminder on them about the change.

Free voter ID on offer but there is a deadline

Mark Morrell, aka Mr Pothole, fixes a pothole with Pot Noodle as the first step in his new potty campaign
Mark Morrell, aka Mr Pothole, fixes a pothole with Pot Noodle as the first step in his new potty campaign

Have potholes met their match?

Business

A computer generated image of the proposed new Wetherspoon pub at 18-24 The Square in Kenilworth Town centre.
A computer generated image of the proposed new Wetherspoon pub at 18-24 The Square in Kenilworth Town centre.

Plans approved for Wetherspoon pub in Kenilworth

Left to right; Helen Peters, Zoe Bell, Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Alix Dearing
Left to right; Helen Peters, Zoe Bell, Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Alix Dearing

Kenilworth holiday cottages set to exceed pre-pandemic trade levels

Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Mountford (Project Warwickshire), Hayley Lineker (Warwickshire County Council), Susanna Mann (Project Warwickshire), Helen Peters (Shakespeare’s England), Russell Grant (CW Chamber of Commerce), Keely Hancox (CW Chamber of Commerce) and Nicola Smith (Rugby Borough Council).
Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Mountford (Project Warwickshire), Hayley Lineker (Warwickshire County Council), Susanna Mann (Project Warwickshire), Helen Peters (Shakespeare’s England), Russell Grant (CW Chamber of Commerce), Keely Hancox (CW Chamber of Commerce) and Nicola Smith (Rugby Borough Council).

Rugby businesses told to ‘grab the ball and run with it’

Health

Warwick Hospital has warned that it is under extreme pressure after having to deal with a large flood in its A&E department
Warwick Hospital has warned that it is under extreme pressure after having to deal with a large flood in its A&E department

Warwick Hospital warns it is under extreme pressure after flood in A&E

Healthcare providers are working together to provide a MND clinic. Photo supplied
Healthcare providers are working together to provide a MND clinic. Photo supplied

Healthcare providers working together to help people with Motor Neurone Disease

Bilton Pharmacy at The Green in Bilton. Photo: Google Street View.
Bilton Pharmacy at The Green in Bilton. Photo: Google Street View.

Popular chemist cuts opening hours

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)
Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

​Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

People

The ball was raising money for Home-Start South Warwickshire. Photo by JemmaLanePhotography
The ball was raising money for Home-Start South Warwickshire. Photo by JemmaLanePhotography

Warwick ball helps raise more than £30k for charity

HS2's BBV team celebrate the breakthrough. Picture courtesy of HS2.
HS2's BBV team celebrate the breakthrough. Picture courtesy of HS2.

Major milestone for HS2 tunneling team's work near south Warwickshire village

Alex Pearson donating £50 worth of sanitary products to Katrina from Young Peoples First. Photo supplied
Alex Pearson donating £50 worth of sanitary products to Katrina from Young Peoples First. Photo supplied

Leamington supermarket helping to tackle period poverty with donations

Education

Paul Brockwell has now been confirmed as the new head at Ashlawn School.
Paul Brockwell has now been confirmed as the new head at Ashlawn School.

New chapter starts here

Campaigner Alison Cope at Avon Valley School, with youth workers from Aspire in Arts
Campaigner Alison Cope at Avon Valley School, with youth workers from Aspire in Arts

Students hear first-hand experiences about the impact of knife crime

The now-closed Dunchurch Methodist Church in Cawston Lane could be set for a new chapter as a Montessori Nursery.
The now-closed Dunchurch Methodist Church in Cawston Lane could be set for a new chapter as a Montessori Nursery.

New era beckons for church

Former international Paralympic footballer Jack Rutter shared his harrowing yet inspirational experiences with students The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College in Rugby.
Former international Paralympic footballer Jack Rutter shared his harrowing yet inspirational experiences with students The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College in Rugby.

Paralympic footballer shares harrowing yet inspirational experiences

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New owners are set to take over the Old Post Office pub in Warwick. Photo supplied
New owners are set to take over the Old Post Office pub in Warwick. Photo supplied

New owners to over popular Warwick pub

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum has a packed programme of doggy-inspired creative fun for the school Easter holidays.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum has a packed programme of doggy-inspired creative fun for the school Easter holidays.

Find out what’s on for families over the Easter holidays

Two young kittens were callously dumped in a box. The photo on the right shows the location where they were found.
Two young kittens were callously dumped in a box. The photo on the right shows the location where they were found.

Two young kittens fighting for their lives after being dumped in Rugby