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The Leamington Lantern Parade 2023.

In pictures: The spectacular Leamington Lantern Parade lights up the town

Callum Pinder

Jailed: Leamington man who stabbed victim nine times near bandstand

Philip Seccombe - and the Facebook post he left a 'laughing emoji' on. He said it was an accident and has since removed it.

Police boss apologies for leaving 'laughing emoji' on anti-hunting Facebook post

Ben in Disney Hong Kong. See SWNS story SWSMdisney. A British man has fulfilled his dream of visiting all 12 Disney theme parks across the world - going on EVERY one of their 216 rides. Ben Wooldridge, 35, has forked out thousands of pounds on his globe-trotting adventure travelling to every Disney park across four countries and three continents. His travels have seen him fly 54,300 miles to Florida, California, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai over the past six years as he completed his incredible feat.

Leamington superfan has visited all 12 Disney theme parks across the world

An upcoming car auction near Leamington is a boy or girl racer's Christmas dream as it features nine classic "Fast Fords".

Car auction near Leamington is boy or girl racer's Christmas dream

Leamington pantomime Dame JP McCue and his fellow cast members for Jack and the Beanstalk will be supporting One World Link over the Christmas and New Year period. Picture supplied.

Fundraising collection at Leamington Christmas panto will support One World Link

The blue plaque unveiled in Clemens Street. Photo courtesy of Allan Jennings

Blue plaque unveiled in Leamington for Labour politician Baron Fred Mulley

Food waste in the UK is a huge issue. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue

Prepare your soil

Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in

Brandon Estates launched an appeal against Rugby Borough Council’s refusal of planning permission for 124 homes, a 3G football pitch and pavilion at the derelict home of the Coventry Bees speedway team and stock car racing. Photo by Jeff Davies.

Coventry Stadium planning inquiry: Inspector urged to consider convictions

People are being asked to donate gifts which will be handed out at a local church as part of 'Susi's Christmas Appeal' (Susi is pictured on the far right).

Christmas appeal launched once again in Leamington

Customers have flocked to the opening of the new branch of The Range at The Leamington Shopping Park.

In pictures: The Range opens its new branch at The Leamington Shopping Park

The new branch of The Range which has now opened at The Leamington Shopping Park.

Video: The Range opens its new store at the Leamington Shopping Park

The idverde A46 cleansing crew

More than 15,000kg of litter found during recent clean-up on A46

Shire Hall, Warwickshire County Council's HQ

Warwickshire council set to make formal complaint against its own auditors

Warwickshire Giving Tree (formerly Kenilworth Giving Tree) works with Warwickshire Young Carers to give 40 young people a special Christmas gift.

Warwickshire Giving Tree returns again to support Warwickshire Young Carers

Sir Jeremy Wright MP with John Farringdon outside Number 10 Downing Street.

110-year-old Cubbington care home resident meets Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Starchitects Save Santa! by Motionhouse. Image by Dan Tucker.

Leamington dance company are staging Christmas show in Birmingham

Signing the pledge: Sophie Hilleary, High Sheriff of Warwickshire (top left); Warwick Mayor Oliver Jacques (bottom left); Tim Cox, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire (middle); Matt Western MP (top right); Deputy Mayor Dave Skinner (bottom right).

Vigil held in Warwick with the message: No more violence against women

Phoot from a typical night at Bongo''s Bingo

Bongo's Bingo show to he held at The Assembly in Leamington on New Year's Eve

Motorists travelling along a major route near Leamington are set to face disruption well in to the new year due to delays with roadworks.

Motorists to face disruption well into the new year due to roadworks

St. Marys Church, Warwick is celebrating the largest number of decorated trees ever this year, with it's annual Christmas Tree Festival, now open to the public.

Photo by Mike Baker

In Pictures: Warwick Christmas Tree Festival returns

Newburgh Primary School in Kipling Avenue is one of three schools that Warwickshire County Council has earmarked for reduced capacity based on low intake figures and projected future need.

School plans to halve number of pupils it takes in from 2025

Graduates from Royal Leamington Spa College's Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC) pose for a celebratory photograph at Warwick Castle. Picture supplied.

Leamington college students celebrate graduation at historical Warwick landmarks

Head Teacher Victoria Wallace pictured together with with pupils at Lillington Nursery & Primary School, Cubbington Road, Lillington, who have recently been given a 'Good' Ofsted Report. The school had been placed in special measures in 2019. Photo by Mike Baker (MDB).

Lillington School celebrates 'journey of improvement' and 'good' Ofsted rating

LWS Night Shelter, which is based at the Radford Road Church, will be starting its appeal on December 1, where the charity will be posting an image of an item they need on their social media channels every day until December 24. Photo supplied

Night shelter launching reverse Advent calendar for seventh year

Marie Thornett, 41, previously of Rushmore Street, Leamington, has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for drug offences after pleading guilty at Warwick Crown Court. Photos supplied by Warwickshire Police

Woman jailed for drug offences

Over the festive break (Friday December 22 to Sunday January 7), families are being encouraged to visit Priory Park to seek-out the 12 elf doors that have ‘magically appeared’ across the site. Photo by Friends of Priory Park

Something magical is coming to a town park this Christmas

Members of the Warwickshire Hunt were filmed in October causing traffic disruption on a high crash risk section of the busy Fosse Way in Warwickshire. This rider was on his phone as traffic queued behind him.

Pressure put on police as more questions are raised over Warwickshire Hunt

These remarkable images of the lunar halo appearing above Kenilworth Castle on Saturday night (November 25) were captured by English Heritage volunteer Richard Earp. Credit: Richard Earp (richardephoto.com)

Leamington photographer captures photos of lunar halo above Kenilworth Castle

Kay Sheriston, Deputy Town Clerk, Helen Jones, Sydni Centre Manager.

Almost 70 decorated Christmas trees to be displayed at Leamington festival

Back Street Kid: Growing up in Royal Leamington Spa by Valerie Nunan.

Leamington woman publishes book about childhood in poor part of town in 40s/50s

Professor R.H. Graham Suggett OBE, who was well know by many in the town, died on November 7 at the age of 87. Photo supplied

Tributes paid to Professor Graham Suggett OBE

A poster for the Become Santa appeal.

Leamington Polish Centre's Christmas present appeal for children in Ukraine

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

Paprika Club owners Shamim Uddim and Mohammed Azad receive the Asian Restaurant of The Year West Midlands award at the Asian Curry Awards ceremony 2023. Picture supplied.

Indian restaurant in Leamington named 'best in the West Midlands'

John Lewis, 33, of Spencer Street in Leamington, will spend Christmas behind bars having been jailed for 26 weeks. Photo supplied by Warwickshire Police

Prolific Leamington shoplifter to spend Christmas behind bars

Corin Crane, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. Photo supplied

Region gets over £10 million to help close the skills gap

The interior of All Saints' Parish church in Leamington.

Leamington church to host carol concert to raise funds for Myton Hospices

Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle.

Father Christmas will be visiting Kenilworth Castle throughout December

Ken Potter and his wife Joyce.

Trees of Light in Leamington and Whitnash help Myton Hospices' patients

Warwick District Council is marking National Tree Week with an invitation to residents of Rowington and Hampton Magna to join community tree planting events taking place in their villages.

More than 400 trees to be planted in villages as part of National Tree Week

Officers detected a total of 107 offences during the latest Operation Tramline on the M40 and M42 in Warwickshire. During the operation between November 6 and 9, officers used a National Highways owned supercab to patrol the motorways to observe driver behaviours in all vehicles. Photo by Warwickshire Police

Police post video of drivers caught committing offences

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One of the young residents sends a letter to the North Pole...with a little help from mum.

Ho Ho Ho-ulton children invited to write letter to North Pole

Warwick boxing legend Randolph Turpin's gloves, which he wore during his preparation for his fight against Sugar Ray Robinson which he won to become the Middleweight Champion of the World. They are framed with a programme cover and ticket from the fight, which took place ay Earls Court in London on July 10, 1951.

Warwick boxing legend Randolph Turpin’s gloves are up for auction

Pictured with Rugby School Students: P.C. Luke Heming (Metropolitan Police), Craig Hands (Metropolitan Police), Angela Platt, Teddy (Host), Daniel Foster (London Fire Brigade), Cllr. Carolyn Watson-Merret (Rugby Borough Council), Chiedza mupfumir (Cemex), George (Event Organiser) and Natalia Croney (London Ambulance Service)

Dad who lost daughter in tragic accident helps deliver road safety message