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Hospital physios play essential role at London Marathon

A group of 15 current and former physios from UHCW remembered a late colleague when they gave up their time to treat runners at the event

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Cartier gold box sells for £10,400 at auction

Kinghams Auctioneers next Valuation Day is at Dorridge Village Hall on May 9.

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PICTURE SPECIAL: Visitors flock to see the newborn lambs at Moreton Morrell

Thousands of visitors descended on the college’s Nethermorton Farm for its annual Lambing and Animals Weekend on Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21).

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Business as usual at Leamington shop despite car crashing into its front

The accident, in which a man in his 90s drove his car into the front of Lockwoods Ski & Outdoor in Rugby Road, happened yesterday (Monday April 22) afternoon. The shop was closed at the time and nobody was hurt during the incident.

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Hundreds of the best pictures by photographers to be displayed at exhibition in Leamington

The Leamington Spa Photographic Society is holding its annual exhibition at All Saints’ Parish Church from this coming weekend

The Leamington Observer

Well-known Leamington shoplifter jailed for 26 weeks

John Lewis, from Portland Street, was also fined £718.94 for six counts of shop theft and one count of bicycle theft.

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New sitting area at Leamington Station is officially opened by town mayor

A ceremony was held at the station yesterday (Monday April 22) to mark the completion of The Friends of Leamington Station’s Coronation Corner project. Funding for the project was secured thanks to an application by Leamington stalwart Archie Pitts before he died last year

The Leamington Observer

FOOTBALL - Racing Club Warwick thrash March to reach play-off final

The Racers are now just one win from promotion after Simeon Cobourne, Josh Willis and Callum Carsley all found the net before an own goal completed the scoring at Townsend Meadow.

The Leamington Observer

Arrest made after Southam pensioner targeted with telephone scam

The incident happened on September 5 last year when the victim – a man in his 70s from – received a call from someone claiming to be from BT.

The Leamington Observer

Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns: Contenders for the NBA Finals

Analyzing the Mavericks' rise with Doncic and Irving, and the Suns' victory over the Pelicans, showcasing their NBA Finals potential

The Leamington Observer

Sprightly Warwick businessman celebrates 80th birthday in the Andes

Christopher Houghton, senior director of Moore and Tibbits Solicitors in Warwick, marked his 80th birthday in characteristic adventurous style.

The Leamington Observer

Runner dies while taking part in Shakespeare Marathon

The competitor was taking part in the race on Sunday April 21 when an air ambulance had to be called but paramedics were unable to save him.

The Leamington Observer

Leamington and Warwick police call on public's help in search for missing teen

Abdulla Hashemi, 16, was reported missing earlier this month.

The Leamington Observer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wheely fantastic time as Stratford stages Shakespeare Birthday celebrations

The Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations transformed the town into a centre of pomp and pageatry once again for a packed-programme of events.

The Leamington Observer

Police growing increasingly concerned about welfare of missing Stratford teenager

Jack was reported missing from the Stratford area on Friday April 19.

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Prolific shoplifter named John Lewis sparks disbelief over 'ridiculous' behaviour

Police say he was very well-known among the business community in Leamington Spa

The Leamington Observer

SPECIAL FEATURE - How football has become part of our national identity

Midlands-born Brian Beard takes a look at the beautiful game and its history in this new feature.

The Leamington Observer

Attorney General to assess whether sentences on Cody Fisher's killers are too lenient

The 23-year-old was attacked and fatally stabbed by a masked group at the Crane nightclub in Birmingham on December 26 2022.

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FOOTBALL - Leamington edge closer to play-off place after Leiston draw

The Brakes missed the chance to secure their place in the end of season play-off after Cally Stewart cancelled out Albie Armin's opener at Victory Road.

The Leamington Observer

Large housing development given the green light in Leamington

Warwick District Council planning committee granted outline planning permission for a revised proposal from developer AC Lloyd to build 190 homes on land between Whitnash and Sydenham.