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Harbury rugby players have the balls to pose for naked charity calendar

Harbury Rugby Club (RFC) players have stripped off to pose for a calendar to raise funds for a charity which is closely linked to the sport.

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The Leamington Observer

COLUMN: MP Matt Western talks the Budget and HIV

As many of you will know, the Budget was announced by the Chancellor at the end of last month.

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Row over trans-friendly term overshadows Warwick District Council temporary accommodation debate

A political row over how to refer to those who are transgender and pregnant overshadowed a debate on Warwick District Council’s support of people in temporary accommodation.

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The Leamington Observer

Division remains in Warwickshire over local government reorganisation

A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire

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In pictures: the Leamington town centre shop windows decorated for Christmas

We took a walk around Leamington town centre in the daytime yesterday (Wednesday December 3) to look at some of the front windows on the shops, cafes, bars, pubs and other businesses which have been beautifully decorated to welcome customers over the Christmas period.

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Warwickshire market operator launches community app

An operator behind markets, festivals and events across Warwickshire has launched a new app for the community.

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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service recruiting for leadership roles across the county

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) is currently recruiting for a range of leadership roles across the county.

The Leamington Observer

Southam GP surgery scoops prestigious award

St Wulfstan Surgery was named winner of the Primary and Community Care Provider of the Year at the 2025 HSJ Awards.

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Warwick District Council tax premiums to be handed back after district 'acted outside the law'

Warwick District Council is to refund the extra council tax it charged for second homes having failed to implement the new policy properly.

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End of an era as Leamington clothes shop Chez Rama will close after more than 50 years this weekend

This coming weekend, Leamington clothes shop Chez Rama will close its doors for the final time after more than 50 years in the town.

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'Letting go is incredibly painful, but we do so knowing we gave it everything we had': Much-loved Leamington pizzeria to close

A much-loved pizzeria in Leamington is set to close for good this month.

The Leamington Observer

Blue Morphos to bring festive sparkle to Stratford Butterfly Farm

Known for their iridescent, shimmering wings, Blue Morphos will be flitting around the tourist hotspot in greater numbers than ever.

The Leamington Observer

Dancing through the dark days proves a joy

Review - Dancing at Lughnasa, Loft Theatre, Leamington.

The Leamington Observer

King hosts 'spectacular' state visit for German president - NATIONAL NEWS

Windsor Castle delivered a stirring display of British pageantry yesterday as His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen welcomed President Frank Walter...

The Leamington Observer

Warwick District Council could have acted outside the law when doubling second homes council tax

An extraordinary meeting of Warwick District Council was set to convene after it emerged the council had acted outside the law in respect to applying a second homes council tax premium of 100 per cent

The Leamington Observer

What Makes a British Christmas Market

Christmas markets have become a familiar and much loved feature of the festive season in towns and cities across the UK.

The Leamington Observer

The Myton Hospices scoops Innovator in Care Award

It picked up the Innovator in Care Award at the national Hospice UK Awards, which celebrate the work taking place at hospices and palliative care organisations.

The Leamington Observer

Bike special at Leamington's next repair cafe

Warwickshire Active Travel has teamed up with the repair cafe for a special event at the SYDNI Centre on December 6 from 11am to 3pm.

The Leamington Observer

Design chief removed following controversial Jaguar rebrand

Gerry McGovern was reportedly escorted from the company’s Gaydon headquarters under supervision.

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Starmer Confronted Over OBR Resignation, Tax Claims and Budget Fallout in Fiery PMQs - NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced sustained and often heated questioning in the Commons this morning as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opened Prime Minister’