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Warwickshire residents are being encouraged to get involved and suggest possible locations for future electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the county. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

Residents asked to suggest locations for future electric vehicle charging points

Shire Hall in Warwick, which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Up to £57,000 per week for one child – the high cost of care placements

Edward Allard, Cadent’s Social Programmes Manager, and Jackie Holcroft, WRCC’s Warm Hubs Project Manager (front left) with some of the 120 attendees at the Warm Hubs Workshop, Warwick University (Wellesbourne campus). Photo supplied

Warm hubs workshop showcases support across Warwickshire communities

Diners with an appetite for intrigue are being invited to play sleuth as Wroxall Abbey announces the return of events to the hotel. Photo supplied

Murder Mystery kicks off new calendar of live events at hotel

Pictured from left to right are Shirley Whiting, Kay Gebbels and Mel Jennings with copies of the history book.

Kenilworth Tennis Club members create history book ahead of 60th anniversary

The property has been placed on the market for £1,000,000. Photo by Pittaway Thompson / James Long - Inspire Drone Media Ltd © 2023

Here's a look at a £1m home that was built in the 1870s

Actors from Star Wars and Game of Thrones will be among the few guest stars appearing at a Comic Con and gaming festival near Kenilworth this weekend. Photo by eaton mills photography

Star Wars and Game of Thrones actors appearing at Comic Con and gaming festival

The winning team from Moreton Morrell College with their first place floral design. Photo supplied

Kenilworth florist in winning team at international floristry event

Stress and mental health issues have been cited as factors in an increase in Warwickshire County Council staff sickness rates. Photo by Mike Baker

Stress and mental health issues cited as factors in council sickness rates

The building site at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth where the medieval remains were found. Picture supplied.

Councils to update Kenilworth residents on swimming pool development

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recommended to review its action plan on assessing fire risk within the next four weeks. Photo by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Inspector asks fire service to review action plan on risk 'within 28 days'

Warwickshire residents in need of support with paying household bills are being urged to apply for funding. Photo by Warwickshire County Council

Residents in need of support with paying household bills urged to apply for fund

Shire Hall in Warwick, which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Report lays out push for "enhanced relationship" with combined authority

New bin collections in the Warwick district has seen a reduction of nearly 4,400 tonnes in waste collected. Photo by Leamington Courier

New bin collections see reduction of nearly 4,400 tonnes in waste

Wilko in Leamington.

Wilko branches in Leamington and Kenilworth will close by early October

Wilko in Leamington.

Wilko branches in Leamington and Kenilworth likely to close after rescue fails

Following success elsewhere in the country, the Marie Curie Hospital Companion service in Warwickshire will provide ‘life enhancing’ companionship and support to people approaching the end of their life. Photo shows Companion Volunteers at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Photo by Patrick Olner

Volunteers needed for new service for people near the end of their life

The property is set in two acres of land. Photo by Mr and Mrs Clarke

Property Focus: Take a look inside this stunning home with countryside views

St John’s Primary School and Nursery, Mortimer Road, Kenilworth. Photo by Google StreetView

Plans to double capacity and add extra SEND places at Kenilworth primary school

P&O Cruises Britannia at sea

How you can enjoy the Balearics with P&O Cruises

Shire Hall in Warwick which is home to Warwickshire County Council. Photo by Mike Baker

Concerns raised over patient input on commissioning of health services

A fundraising page has been created to help a Kenilworth mum-to-be who faces losing her home and business after her partner died.
Sophie Williams and her partner Calan Smith, lived together in Kenilworth with their baby due in November. However, what should have been a happy time for the couple turned into one of sadness after 34-year-old Calan was diagnosed with cancer.
Calan died on August 19 and a fundraising page has since been created to help Sophie. Photo supplied

Fundraising page created to help mum-to-be after her partner died

Some of the WRCC Community Food Fleet staff. Photo shows: Lindsey, Geoff and Adrian. Photo by WRCC

Charity starts ‘meals on wheels’ service for community

New year 7 pupils were welcomed by staff at the first assembly at the new Kenilworth School & Sixth Form today. Picture from the Kenilworth School & Sixth Form Facebook page.

First day for pupils and students at the new Kenilworth School & Sixth Form

The new boys’ kit for Kenilworth Wardens Junior Football Club, sponsored by Talisman Shopping Centre and Wareing & Company. From left: Bill Wareing, Oliver Hales (7), Oscar Hua (11) and Andrew Watts. Photo supplied

Football team thanks businesses for sponsorship to help fuel growing membership

Florence Pugh. Photo: Getty Images

Going Green: A greener way to get kids ready for school

Jess was well-known in the rugby community as she played at Old Leamingtonians RFC, Leamington RFC, Barkers Butts RFC and Kenilworth RFC.

Festival to be held in honour of woman's life this weekend

The Westleton Crown in the rural village of Westleton, Suffolk. Picture - Emma Cabielles

Seaside towns are on the doorstep at this dog friendly countryside staycation

The Warwickshire Golf Club held its Captains’ Charity Day on bank holiday Monday, where 96 players in 24 teams of four took part. From left to right: Chris Grimshaw, men’s captain, Sophie Tobin, West Midlands Regional Manager SPORTED, Chas McGibbon, Seniors’ Captain, holding Rybrook BMW Cup Sheila Kane, winner of Ladies Captains’ Trophy , Javier Nadal, winner of Men’s Captains’ Trophy, Caroline Rhodes, Ladies Captain. Photo supplied

Annual golf day helps raise more than £2,000 for charity

Stoneleigh Ladies Choir's new musical director, Seb Farrall and the choir's out-going musical director Karen Whyte. Photo supplied

Stoneleigh choir gets new musical director ahead of the new term

Bloody Kenilworth, written by local historian Adam Wood, is a pocket-sized walking guidebook which details various stories of how normal people in Kenilworth met their untimely deaths, and guides readers through the town step by step so they can visualise how these incidents happened.
Adam will lead a guided tour of the route covered in part of the book on September 7. Photos supplied

Town's gruesome past to be revealed at guided tour and book launch

Selected libraries in Warwickshire will be hosting displays that highlight historic water scenes from the last 100 years. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

Historic water scenes from the last 100 years to be put on display

The house has been listed for £1,000,000. Photo by Julie Philpot

Property Focus: Take a look at this £1m home with a golf club on its doorstep

A willow casket. Photo: Studio Porto Sabbia

Going Green: Choose an environmentally friendly funeral

Pictured at the Lord Leycester, Master Heidi Meyer and Brethren with the Chairman of WDC Cllr Sidney Syson. Photo supplied

Historical venues set to open their doors for Heritage Open Days

A charity in south Warwickshire is continuing to support people in need during the cost of living crisis.

Charity continues to support people in need during cost of living crisis

Amalia and Maddie celebrating their results. Photo by Arnold Lodge School

In Pictures: Pupils open their GCSE results

Some of Campion School's Year 11 pupils sharing their results. Photo by Campion School

GCSE Results Day 2023: Pupils across schools open their results

The community rallied together at the weekend to help get the Warwickshire Pride site in Leamington ready after vandals tore down flags and decorations. Photo by Leanne Taylor

Community gets site ready for Pride after vandals tear down decorations

Warwickshire Pride returned to the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington last Saturday (August 19). Photo by Leanne Taylor

In Pictures Warwickshire Pride returns to Leamington

Warwickshire County Council's new virtual parking permit system has come under fire from residents across the county. Photo shows the parking permit sign in Bertie Road, Kenilworth. Photo by Mike Baker

New virtual parking permit system under fire from residents

Scarecrows once again took over Odibourne Allotments for the open day last weekend. Photo by Kenilworth Allotment Tenant’s Association

In Pictures: Amazingly creative scarecrows take over allotment

The Headland Hotel and Spa on world-famous Fistral Beach.

New £10m Aqua Club provides all year relaxation at this famous hotel

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Tracy in the sky. Picture supplied.

Leamington woman did daring skydive to support brain tumour research cause

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has secured funding from Active Travel England to improve walking and cycling connections along Harbury Lane, between Europa Way and Tachbrook Road. Proposals include improved crossings, new footways and cycle tracks, and upgraded footpaths and lighting. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

Have your say on new walking and cycling paths along major routes

Presenting the long service awards at the Friends AGM.

Long service awards for hospital volunteers