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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on the B4439 near Lapworth.

Emergency services dealing with serious crash in south Warwickshire

John Aitken at the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s Cateran Yomp. Picture by Ed Smith.

Falklands War veteran from Kenilworth marches to raise £3,500 for army charity

Lutterworth Job Fair

Job seekers invited to meet potential employers at fair in Lutterworth

Rugby MP Mark Pawsey announced in December he would not stand again for election.

Tories wait to find out who's next

Sam Lawless and his friend Kyle Cook walked 150 miles in aid of charity. Photo supplied

care home manager walks 150 miles for dementia charity

One of the previous Walk4Matt events along the canal network. Photo supplied by the Matt Hampson Foundation

Charity walk covering 100 miles of canal network taking place this month

MP Alberto Costa with Chief Executive of Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Colin Fyfe

Building society promises to maintain Lutterworth and Broughton Astley branches

A look back at a past fete in Thurlaston. Picture: Thurlaston Parish Council

Villagers bring out the bunting for first full-sized fete since Coronavirus

The first meeting of Rugby Borough Council's new cabinet will help to shape the way forward under no overall control. Photo: Google Street View.

Shape of things to come

A train leaving Leamington Station. Picture supplied.

Pick one of three names for railway line between Leamington and Nuneaton

Emergency services are warning motorists that the M6 northbound near Coventry might be closed for sometime due to a police incident.

Reports of long delays and queueing traffic near Rugby after police incident

Work by British comic book artist Jock features in Kapow - The Art of Making Comics and Film.

Treasures from Aardman Animations' archive and rare comic books in exhibition

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Daniell with representatives of the many funded projects. Picture supplied.

More than £2.2 million awarded to 'crime-busting' projects in Warwickshire

A housing association that operates hundreds of homes across Stratford-on-Avon district has rolled out sensors to help prevent damp and mould setting into homes.

Housing association rolls out damp and mould sensors

The South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) will set out proposed locations for new housing, workplaces and infrastructure across both districts in the years ahead and is one of a number of initiatives the two councils are working together on.

Bosses say joint plan for housing is still on track despite political changes

Chris Barrie, who played Rimmer, the pompous hologram in the cult comedy Red Dwarf, at the Rugby launch with father and son fans Benjamin Taylor and dad Colin Taylor.

Exterminate! Fans remember Rugby coffee and comic shop

In May, two members of the Kenilworth Stroke Group went to receive a cheque from The Balsall Singers who had raised money for them at one of their concerts. Photo supplied

Singing groups supports Kenilworth stroke group with donation

A man has been charged with wearing an offensive football shirt at FA Cup Final Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Warwickshire man charged over offensive football shirt

Co-organiser and poet Matt Black

In pictures: New low carbon and sustainability group launched in Leamington

Aaron Coleman from Parkinson’s UK accepts the cheque from Ian Jamie, John Nichols and Lydia Haley from Warwickshire Lavender Farm

Thousands of pounds raised by Warwickshire Lavender Farm handed over to charity

The Coventry and Warwickshire branch of the charity Age UK is celebrating its 300 volunteers as part of Volunteers’ week. Photo supplied

Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire celebrating its 300 volunteers

The Grade II listed Victorian house. Photo by Boothroyd & Company

Property Focus: Take a look inside this stunning Grade II Listed Victorian home

Officers with OPU Warwickshire arrested two people on suspicion of Illegal entry to the UK. Photo by OPU Warwickshire

Two people arrested on suspicion of Illegal entry to the UK

Karl Evans. Photo supplied by Warwickshire Police

Police searching for wanted man with connections to the Rugby area

At the launch of Sunset Paradise.

Taste of Jamaican sunshine comes to Rugby with opening of new takeaway

The ticket office could close.

Anger at plans that could see end of train station's ticket office

Dani (Park View manager), with The Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Chair of Warwickshire County Council,Cllr Chris Kettle and the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr
Oliver Jacques with Park View residents taking part in activities. Photo supplied

Charity presented Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for its work

Jennifer Anne Chilton. Photo supplied by Warwickshire Police

Bulkington man sentenced for causing the death of a woman by careless driving

A team of Network Rail volunteers have successfully repaired the canal.

Railway staff swap tracks for towpaths to help keep boaters afloat

New residents Alison Partridge and John Ackerman, cutting the ribbon to open the new care home. Stood behind them is Phillippa Cook, general manager of the home. Photo supplied

First residents open new £9m care home

Harley at the competition.

Teenage bodybuilder takes fitness world by storm

Richard Roberts (left), dealership principal at Startin Kia – Warwick, and Barry Andrews, chairman of Leamington Rotary Club’s fundraising committee, with a Kia EV electric car.

Win a Kia Electric car for the weekend

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter

View from behind two visitors seated in deckchairs as part of the audience at the Illyria Theatre Company's production of Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves at Dudmaston. M.R.

Outdoor summer event sat National Trust venues in Warwickshire

The Red Arrows at the Midlands Air show in 2021. Photo by Paul Box Please credit paulbox©

Please credit paulbox©

Red Arrows set to fly over south Warwickshire

One of the most senior figures on Stratford District Council has expressed concern that the results of local housing need surveys are being ignored.

Cabinet member sick of 'ignoring' housing surveys in district

Rosa's Thai will be opening in Leamington next month

New Thai restaurant due to open in Leamington next month

Sad state of affairs at the once thriving home of Coventry Bees. Photo: Google Street View

Plans to build houses on motorsport venue will be subject of planning inquiry

Casualty star Zitta Sattar opening the very first Rally in 2003 aboard the then re-restored President. Zitta is the the great-great granddaughter of the first captain of President, following its launch in 1909. (Tim Coghlan)

Music mogul Pete Waterman’s sails into Braunston for narrowboat rally

The Lord Leycester is looking to recruit volunteers across a range of roles. Photo by Gill Fletcher

Team at historic Warwick building looking to recruit more volunteers

Chris continues to shine a light after vandal attack. John Thompson (John Thompson Imagery).

Art gallery staff keep calm and carry on after mindless attack

Hatton Park during No Mow May. Photo taken by a resident and sent to Warwick District Council

Council and residents take part in 'No Mow May'

The Leamington Food and Drink Festival in 2021. Photo by Jamie Gray

Thousands of visitors set to head to Leamington for host of festivals and events

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The Gibbet Hill junction near Rugby

Improvements needed along A5 near Rugby to tackle congestion and safety concerns

Going the extra mile to help others - Mike, Paula and Alan.

Rugby volunteers use sewing skills to help fight battle against period property

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash in Lighthorne. Photo by West Midlands Ambulance Service

Motorcyclist taken to hospital's major trauma centre after crash