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Gathering before dawn. Picture: Anne Patterson

Mayor joins early risers for ancient ceremony

Pictures of Besty growing up and with her husband.

Charity worker who survived bomb blast celebrates 102nd birthday

Cllr John Slinger (fifth from left) celebrates with other members of the Labour Party.

Labour Party selects General Election candidate

Miles of smiles at the festive switch on.

In pictures: Rugby's big Christmas switch on

Rugby Male Voice Choir.

Christmas concert for Myton

Rob Close, President of the Rotary Club of Rugby, the Mayor of Rugby Maggie O'Rourke and the Reverend Canon Edmund Newey of St Andrews Church.

Remember lost loved ones with Rotary Tree of Light

Sloping the colours for the last post.

Remembrance in pictures

Rugby Mayor Maggie O'Rourke smiles in the rain.

In pictures: Rugby Remembrance

A library picture from Christmas fun in Lutterworth. Andrew Carpenter.

Victorian Christmas celebrations

Paying respects on Remembrance Sunday.

Children pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

Gabriel Gray, Lola Marsay, Lesley Turner, Aaliyah Hussain, Luke Kirkland and Tracy Gibson following the service.

Students honour the fallen

The embroidery of the Weeping Madonna was done for a church in Rugby in the late 19th century.

Incredible embroidery in new book

The historic bells at Burton Dasset's church will be refurbished over the winter.

Historic church bells in south Warwickshire village to be refurbished

Children put on a performance to remember.

In pictures: Diwali celebrations

It takes place at the NEC.

Buckle up for classic car show

The poppies at Leamington Hastings.

Remembrance: Honouring the fallen

Russ Hickman, 75, organiser of the centenary of the Braunston Canal Strike event and the chairman of the community section of Unite the Union, pictured.

The Braunston Canal Strike 100th anniversary near Rugby

Tom Piper's design sketch of the scene in which the three children meet Herne The Hunter, the guardian of The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights - the RSC's Christmas production - backstage in photos

The Box of Delights brings magic and imagination to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this week

RSC Christmas show promises a host of magical delights

Rugby's remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 12 November. (Photo courtesy of Veronika Beckova).

Young and old join to honour fallen

Ashlawn Water Tower.

Iconic water tower goes under hammer

Rugby Mayor with drummers at the celebrations.

Music, culture and art celebrated at 60th anniversary

Caldecott Park.

In pictures: Take a trip down Memory Lane

Unique view from John's drone.

In pictures: Going, going....gone. End of iconic tower blocks

Heart of England in Bloom judges Nicola Clarke and Joe Hayden (centre) who met Rugby Borough Council gardeners (left to right) Catherina Holyoak, Leah Anderson-Howe, Bradley Herriott and Chris Cox at Caldecott Park during the tour of the town in July.

Gold 'in bloom' award for town

Today's staff: Martin Glenn, Pat Bromwich, Stephen and Julie Hollis.

Milestone for treasured shop

Stories from World War Two have been recorded as part of an event organised by the Leamington History Group.
Their Finest Hour event is part of a nationwide campaign run by the University of Oxford and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Amazing WWII stories recorded in Leamington

The free celebration takes place in Rugby.

Community celebration at West Indian club

Steve at the tribute to his grandfather in the Bahamas.

Fascinating book about one man's search for truth

The Half Moon.

Last orders for more pubs

A bomber crater near the parish church, Leamington, October 1940, which caused considerable damage and one fatality.

Share your WWII stories and objects in Leamington

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

Celebrations at 'life-saving' club

Listen to the sounds of Rugby come alive. Picture: Shutterstock

Listen to town come alive

Hive of industry - an aerial photograph of the British Thomson-Houston works taken in 1947.

Historic treasures at exhibition

George Clausen, ‘Planting a Tree’, 1888. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Piecing together fascinating adventures in local history

The charming property.

In pictures: Charming cottage in picturesque village

Jeffrey Bernhard.

Funeral of Jeffrey Bernhard OBE

Twins reunited - the delayed celebration took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Keeping the twinning spirit alive

Claudine with her work.

Ooh la la! Exhibition by French artist

As it celebrates its 200th anniversary on Saturday September 9, Chedham’s Yard is to donate a unique record of its work in

Victorian records offer a unique glance into the history of a local gem

Poignant Ukrainian Independence Day celebrated in Rugby

Ukrainian Independence Day

Take a ride on a vintage bus. Picture: Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days: what's on?

Simon Coates (Singer/Artist/SongWriter) at Rugby Theatre.

Ghost hunters spend night at haunted theatre

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Children enjoy the day.

Students enjoy sport taster session

Raising the roof in Jamie's honour.

Mum thanks Rugby for son's birthday concert

The Ale Hub in Warwick, is doing a festive drive for a charity called practical presents, with a collection box for customers to donate. Pictured: Grace Pratt - bar manager.
Photo by Mike Baker

Micropub hosting drop-off point for charity's festive drive