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Stratford District Council is facing calls to resist measures to limit the volume of solar farms in the area

Council facing calls to resist measures to limit the amount of solar farms

Road closures will be in place for the Two Castles Run. Photo supplied

Two Castles Run taking place this weekend

Former Leamington Mayor John Knight. Picture supplied.

A tribute to "dearly loved and dedicated" former Leamington Mayor John Knight

The Czechoslovak Memorial Fountain in Jephson Gardens.

Ceremony to remember Czechoslovak paratroopers who lived in Leamington

Residents living in Warwick District could be eligible for funding of up to £10,000 to make essential repairs or safety improvements to their homes

Residents could be eligible for up to £10k for home improvements

Kenilworth Show returned last weekend. Photo by Jamie Gray

Crowds enjoy farming fun in the sun as Kenilworth Show returns

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Plans move forward for new primary school south of Warwick and Leamington

From left, Bellway sales advisor Patricia Aaron, with a pupil from Lighthorne Heath Primary School, and Lighthorne Heath community champion Emma Hills at the school’s summer event supported by Bellway. Photo supplied

Primary school gets funding boost towards day of activities

Carl Harris of Vice Motorcycles in Leamington working on the custom motorcycle.

Leamington company is showcasing custom built motorcycle for new riders

Police spotted this Ford Focus (pictured) which was stolen from Nuneaton. The vehicle was cloned and on false number plates.

Banned driver arrested after stolen car was intercepted in Leamington

Emergency serviced were called out to a crash in Lapworth. Photo by West Midland Ambulance Service

Man dies after crash in south Warwickshire village

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

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

A train leaving Leamington Station. Picture supplied.

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

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

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

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

Dani Pathirage (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

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

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

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

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

A good night's sleep can be difficult to come by for so many people (photo: Adobe)

Foods to help get a better night’s sleep

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

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

The spring market in Kenilworth. Photo supplied

Organisers of spring market 'impressed' by the footfall of this year's event

A pop-up prom clothing sale to help people facing financial hardship in the Warwick district has been hailed a success. Photo supplied

Pop-up prom sale to help people facing financial hardship hailed a success

Police have served notice to a group of travellers in Kenilworth

Travellers camping on Kenilworth site served notice by police

The Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot.

Palestinian ambassador to the UK will be speaking in Leamington

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