Warwickshire

An author from Warwick has released a book about the lesser-known history of Leamington Spa through stories, unusual facts and photographs. Photo supplied

Warwick author releases book about the lesser-known history of Leamington

Half term is fast approaching so here are a few things you can do with the family in south Warwickshire.

Top family fun things to do in south Warwickshire during the May half term

Dogfest will be taking place at Ragley Hall next month. Photo by Mark Mackenzie/Dogfest

TV presenter Michaela Strachan attending south Warwickshire's Dogfest

All recycling centres will be open as normal on Saturday and Sunday this weekend but only the larger recycling centres will also be open on Bank Holiday Monday.

Opening times and closures of Warwickshire’s tips over the Bank Holiday weekend

Mike and Linda Paterson (photo by John Knight).

Leamington couple in their 80s are still smashing it on the badminton court afte...

A council meeting had to be adjourned amid disruption and incendiary accusations against councillors over the future of Bedworth Civic Hall.

Warwickshire meeting adjourned after angry woman starts shouting at councillors

The fire happened on Tuesday morning at an empty house off Holly Lane in Balsall Common

Firefighters tackle fire at £1.25m house near Kenilworth

An action shot from sci-fi movie 'Invasion Planet Earth'

Special screening of cult sci-fi film filmed in Kenilworth will be shown in town

Left to right: Myton Hospices’ Dr Kumar and Partnerships Manager Chris Willmott, Chairman of WDC Cllr Sidney Syson. Photo supplied

Myton Hospices gets major donation thanks to generosity of bereaved families

The Kenilworth Show. Picture supplied.

Kenilworth Show to take place at Stoneleigh Park over the coming half term

Warwick Food Festival. Photo supplied by CJ's Events Warwickshire

Food festival returning this weekend

From left: Fleur Sexton, Cllr Nick Wilkins and Leia Welland, Head of Skills at PET-XI, at PET-Xi’s office at Royal Leamington Spa College

Leamington mayor who was once homeless visits scheme for unemployed people

Mark Pawsey MP and Michael Garrett of Age UK.

Rugby centre offers valuable activities and support for people with dementia

A woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a house fire this morning (Friday).

Woman dies following house fire in south Warwickshire

David Saul receives an award for 40 years of service as a parish councillor in Cubbington from Tim Cox the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire. Picture supplied.

Stalwart Cubbington councillor recognised for 40 years of service to community

A councillor finished his time in charge of Warwickshire's children’s services by condemning the irregular’ absence of senior figures from a “crucial” public meeting.

Councillor blasts no-shows at crucial' meeting about children in care

Shoppers at Dunelm can pass on pre-loved items.

Rugby shoppers invited to pass on pre-loved items to asylum seekers

The Royal Spa Centre. Stock image.

Mama Mia! ABBA film night to be held at Royal Spa Centre for Leamington charity

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Warwickshire councillor gives impassioned speech in fight for menopause services

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New Warwickshire County Council chairman is following in late father’s footsteps

The annual spring market will be returning to the town later this month. Photo supplied

Popular spring market returning to Talisman Shopping Centre

Warwickshire County Council is still battling the legacy of not having its own children’s homes for decades according to one its managers.

Council still battling legacy of not having its own children’s homes for decades

Two nature reserves near Southam have gone back under management of Warwickshire County Council after being looked after by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust for more than 40 years. Photo of Ufton Fields Nature Reserve, courtesy of Steven Cheshire/Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Nature reserves returning to council management after 40 years

Warwick town centre will be hosting the Warwick Town Races this weekend. Photo by Mike Baker

Several roads set to close for the Warwick Town Races this weekend

Carers Trust Heart of England ‘is on the look out for local heroes’ as it gets set to host its Carer Awards event on Thursday June 8 at St Mary's Guildhall in Coventry.

Warwickshire residents invited to nominate stars of the care industry for awards

Warwickshire’s parents and carers and their children are encouraged to take part in national walk to school week

Parents, carers and children encouraged to join national walk to school week

Orbit resident Olivia Ogilvie-Stewart holding a newspaper clipping of her at the Warwickshire Coronation Pageant in 1953.

Leamington resident, 82, shares her memories of 1953 Coronation - and what it is...

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire in Henley-in-Arden, which is causing traffic delays in south Warwickshire.
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Traffic delays in the area as emergency services deal with fire

Oisin the deer at the Market Hall Museum in Warwick. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

Warwick museum's iconic giant deer skeleton is getting a 'facelift'

Jessica Vaughan

Rugby mum wins award for years of hard work and selfless volunteering in Africa

Gathering information at one of the ghost hunts.

Meet the real life Ghostbusters from Warwickshire

St John's House in Warwick. Photo by Google Streetview

St John’s House set to host beer, gin and cider fayre

Guide Dogs. Picture supplied.

Meet ‘life-changing’ dogs from charity Guide Dogs in Leamington at the weekend

Rae O’Connor’s design was chosen as the winner.

Rae has head in clouds after winning children's air ambulance card competition

Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Tim Cox with guests. Photo supplied

Students host Coronation lunch for people affected by brain injuries

A mystery EuroMillions winner from Warwickshire has won nearly £100,000 on The National Lottery.

Mystery lottery winner from Warwickshire wins nearly £100,000