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The weather warnings in place for Saturday December 6. Photo by Met Office

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Warwickshire this weekend

Warwick District Council is to fund two new Citizens Advice staff in a bid to help people with cost-of-living pressures. Photo supplied

Council to fund new Citizens Advice staff

The Court House in Jury Street. Photo supplied

'Christmas in Warwick' festive event to be reduced in size due to Storm Darragh

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

Council looking at 'project work' for sick staff to bring down absence rates

Warwickshire firefighters have had training drills delayed as part of cost-saving measures. Photo by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters have training drills delayed as part of cost-saving measures

Markets scheduled for Kenilworth and Warwick this weekend have been cancelled due to the incoming Storm Darragh. Photo by CJ's Events Warwickshire

Markets cancelled and postponed due to incoming Storm Darragh

From November 25 to December 1, Warwickshire Police took part in county lines intensification week. This is a nationally coordinated week of action focussed on disrupting the supply of drugs and protecting the vulnerable people they exploit. Photos by Warwickshire Police

Arrests made and drugs, weapons and cash seized in Warwickshire

Bistrot Pierre in Leamington is teaming up with Warwick Proud Elderly Welfare Services, which helps people across south Warwickshire. Photo by Phil Boorman Photography Ltd

Leamington restaurant will donate meals to Warwick group

Warwick Town Council will be marking its 50th anniversary this month. Photos show: The Court House (top left), a Warwick in Bloom collage (top right), The revamped Visitor Information Centre (bottom left), the new flooring being installed in the Ballroom in 2011 and the renovated Statue of Justice being returned to the front of the Court House in 2011. Photos supplied by Warwick Town Council

Warwick Town Council to mark its 50th anniversary

Warwickshire County Council is hosting a range free activities for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals during the winter break.

Council hosting holiday activities and food programme for children

The festival features around 70 decorated trees.

In Pictures: Annual Christmas Tree Festival returns to Warwick church

Warwick Castle is hosting a SEND-friendly light trail experience. Photo by Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle hosting SEND-friendly Christmas light trail next week

Chris Brunt. Picture supplied.

West Bromwich Albion legend will be special guest at Warwick supporters' meeting

Claire and Mike Moody. Photo supplied

Cancer survivor taking desperate measures to cope with medicine shortages

Residents and visitors in Warwickshire are being encouraged to shop local on Small Business Saturday.

Residents and visitors encouraged to shop local on Small Business Saturday

Phab club members Paul Bayliss, Adrian Bedford, with Nathanael England and Susan Palmer at the opening of redesigned toilets on Thursday November 28, seen flanking the chair of the volunteers at Warwickspace, Roger Beckett. Photo supplied

Warwick community centre gets upgrade to its toilet facilities

A ‘Christmas in Warwick’ event is set to take place in the town this weekend. Photo by CJ's Events Warwickshire

'Christmas in Warwick': Festive event taking place in town this weekend

St Mary’s church in Warwick is celebrating a moment of musical glory after 13-year-old Anna Chester clinched the coveted title of BBC Songs of Praise Junior Young Chorister of the Year 2024. Picture supplied.

Warwick girl celebrates Songs of Praise Young Chorister of the Year triumph

A senior Warwick councillor has admitted to “poor form” in a council meeting but has then refused to apologise.

Councillor's refusal to apologise elongates disrespect row

Crowds gathered in Warwick town centre for the Christmas lights switch on.

In Pictures: Warwick gets in to the Christmas spirit with its Victorian Evening

A woman who moved to Warwickshire after seeking refuge in the UK following the outbreak of war in Ukraine has shared her story.

Ukrainian refugee shares her story about moving to Warwickshire

A tree that has long stood as a landmark in the village of Barford toppled on Monday morning (November 25), shortly after Storm Bert’s 50 mph winds passed. Photo supplied by Gemma Douglas

Barford residents shocked by loss of village's iconic tree after Storm Bert

A business based in Warwick is hosting a ‘Christmas feast’ for elderly residents to help tackle isolation. Photo supplied

Warwick business hosting 'Christmas feast' for elderly residents

Nigel Corcoran (pictured right) and Trust volunteers, Jim and Cheri (L-R), with the Living Map screen at Warwick Hospital. Photo supplied.

New tech will help patients and visitors find their way around Warwick Hospital

Residents and visitors to Warwickshire are being encouraged to buy local in the lead up to the festive period, to help support local and independent businesses.

Warwickshire residents and visitors encouraged to shop local this Christmas

Building on the success of his first book, Whispers from Warwick, author Steve Garrison delves even deeper into the chilling stories that haunt the people and places of the town. Photo supplied

Meet the author who has released his second book about Warwick's ghost stories

CJ's Events Warwickshire currently has aa display on the digital billboard in Old Warwick Road in Leamington. Photo by Jamie Gray

Warwick district market operator launches Christmas campaign

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

Uncertainty over future of proposed new school in Warwick

Thanks to the support of the Trustees of Henry VIII Endowed Trust, the Mayor of Warwick, Councillor David Skinner is once again able to issue Christmas vouchers to the older residents living in CV34 postcodes. Photo by Warwick Town Council

Older Warwick residents invited to apply for Mayor's Christmas vouchers

The Fusilier Museum in Warwick is set to host an event to mark the 110th anniversary of the Christmas Truce. Photo by the Fusilier Museum.

Museum hosting event to mark 110th anniversary of the Christmas Truce

The Big Sing performing on Britain's Got Talent.

Warwickshire-based choir The Big Sing releases new Christmas charity single

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western. Photo supplied

MP urges community to 'share facts, not assumptions'

Warwick Castle lit up for Christmas. Picture supplied.

"I was enchanted by the magical programme of Christmas events at Warwick Castle"

Two new community orchards have been planted in south Warwickshire. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council.

Two new community orchards planted in south Warwickshire

A coaching session between Richard and Beverly. Photo supplied

Warwick man learning to read in his fifties urges others to come forward

New 'eco friendly' traffic lights have been installed at the junction of High Street and Swan Street, near the Warwick Arms, in Warwick Town Centre. Photo by Warwickshire County Council.

New 'eco-friendly' traffic lights installed in Warwick town centre

High river levels at Mill Bridge on the River Leam. Photo by Mike Baker

Flooding: List of flood alerts in place as river levels remain high

Image courtesy of CJ's Events.

Weekend markets in Leamington, Warwick and Rugby cancelled due to Storm Bert

Two councils in Warwickshire have issued a joint statement about the news that a hotel in Warwick is being used to house refugees.

Councils issue statement about Warwick hotel used to house asylum seekers

Leamington and Warwick MP Matt Western has released a statement about the hotel in Warwick housing asylum seekers after concerns raised by the public. Photo supplied

MP issues statement about Warwick hotel housing asylum seekers

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western in Parliament.

Leamington MP asks constituents to share their views on Assisted Dying Bill

Warwick's annual Victorian Evening will be returning next week. Photo supplied by Warwick District Council.

Warwick's Victorian Evening returns next week

Family-run business VTS Automotive in Warwick is hosting a drop off point for toys and donations for a charity Christmas appeal. Photo supplied

Family owned garage hosting drop off point for charity

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Kimberley Woods, Fiona Tek (Iron Mountain) Sam Schooler (Shine a Light), Mayor of Rugby Cllr Simon Ward.

Olympic star Kimberley Woods joins children's charity Christmas party

Police are still searching for John Taylor.

Organised search for John Taylor is planned for tonight (Friday) in Kenilworth

Party revelling Brits warned to avoid the roads this Christmas