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Dr Justin Newland with some of his novels. Picture supplied.

Historical fantasy fiction author to hold book signing event at Leamington store

Katherine Skerry, site manager at AC Lloyd Space Business Centre Warwick, with Radovan Gallo, co-founder of Flux Aviation. Photo supplied

Engineers flying high as their ecofriendly plane battery business expands

From left: Bill Wareing of Wareing and Company, gallery director Kelly Childs, Paul Watt (Director at Rickett Architects) and Dan Rickett (Managing Director of Rickett Architects). Picture supplied.

Architects set to open new office and fine art gallery in Leamington town centre

Mother's love. Debbie with her daughter Hannah.

Skydive for beautiful Hannah

The Outreach Langar team providing free hot meals outside All Saints' Parish church in Leamington. Picture supplied.

Sikhs in Leamington are providing hot meals to those in need every Monday

The incident happened on the A5 near Watford.

Three people in hospital after five vehicle collision on A5 near Rugby

Crime

Warwick Hospital will be lighting up pink and blue later this month to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. Photo by Mike Baker

Hospital to light up pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

Bill Mato with young survivors of the earthquake in Morocco. Picture supplied.

Leamington man was on front line of aid support after Morocco earthquake

Dr Neha Sharma with National Award for Excellence

Warwick GP surgery and doctor win national award

Left: Sam McCaffrey and Howard Robert – the Kenilworth Centre youth workers who provide mentoring at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. Right: Graham – a happy visitor at the Digital Tech Café.

Rotary's Kenilworth Advent Calendar fundraiser: Where does the money go?

A man from Leamington has been charged with four counts relating to shoplifting.

Leamington man charged with four shoplifting offences

Karen Shuter.

'Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine have all impacted businesses'

Police are investigating a burglary in Warwick.

Police investigating burglary in Warwick

Traffic & Travel

Drivers are being warned of delays on the A5 in Northamptonshire.

A5 in Northamptonshire closed in both directions due to collision

Long delays after motorway incident.

Man dies in M6 incident

The road has been blocked off on A439 Warwick Road near Snitterfield, both ways between Sand Barn Lane and Stratford Road, near Dobbies Garden Centre.

Road closure: Crash south of Warwick is still causing delays in the area

Weather

Visitors in Jephson Gardens in Leamington. Photo by Mike Baker

In Pictures: LParks in the sunshine as summer weather finally shows

Image courtesy of www.metoffice.gov.uk

Warwickshire residents urged to stay safe as Met Office issues amber heat alert

The lightning above Warwick on June 11. Photo by Geoff Ousbey

More thunderstorms captured on film passing over Warwickshire

Politics

Warwickshire’s Youth Council is calling for 11 to 18-year-olds living or studying in the county to nominate themselves for its forthcoming elections. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire’s aspiring young politicians are encouraged to be heard

An aerial view of the site at Abbey Fields where the medieval remains have been found. Picture supplied.

Plans for Kenilworth swimming pool project to proceed but at added cost

Permits are issued to eligible people in areas of the county where parking is controlled. The county council confirmed earlier this year that a new automated system would kick in from July 24, replacing paper permits as and when the current ones expire. Photo by Mike Baker

Concerns raised on waiting times for residents calling to sort parking permits

Shire Hall, Warwickshire County Council's headquarters. Photo by Mike Baker.

Warwickshire County Council set to appoint second social care director

Business

Final day for staff at Wilko.

Emotional goodbyes at Wilko

The film includes interviews with club members and spectators, revealing the influential role the game plays in Rugby's communities.

New film celebrates sport

Cllr Simon Ward with the Lawford Utd FC Little Lightnings.

Daring duo take plunge for Myton

Health

Ian Lichfield treating a horse.

Free help for horses

The UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow has been given approval. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK's first drug consumption room gets approval to open in Glasgow

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Free afternoon of activities for those affected by Parkinson's

Lyle is raising money for the charity he volunteers with.

Challenge for Blood Bikes volunteer

People

The property has been listed for £3,150,000. Photo by Knight Frank

Take a look inside this stunning restored period home near Warwick

Pothole. Credit Shutterstock.

Warwickshire County Council declares it “performs very well” on fixing potholes

Ahead of the nursery's upcoming opening, its launch was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony which was attended by the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Oliver Jacques and Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western, alongside prospective parents who were invited to see the facilities for the first time. Photo by MattHydePhotography

New nursery set to open in Warwick

Education

Supported interns at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton

College supported interns start work at George Eliot Hospital

Rugby School. Picture: Matt Randall.

School housemistress suspended

Matte Mastan from NWSLC

College alternative to school sees Matte flying high

Rugby Mayor Maggie O'Rourke with members of the club.

Celebrations at 'life-saving' club

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A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following the shooting of Ben Daly in Leamington in August.

Teenager charged with murder following shooting of Ben Daly in Leamington

Emergency services were called to a fire at a shop in Kenilworth after thieves tried to break into a cash machine.

Thieves threaten public and then set fire to store in Kenilworth

Police in Leamington at the scene of the tragic shooting. Photo by Warwickshire Police

Two more arrests this weekend in connection with shooting of Ben Daly