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Felicity notches up 50 years of volunteering for Guide Dogs
Felicity Bunker, who lives in Kenilworth, was chairman of Warwick District Council from , and twice mayor of her home town.

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Why Reliable Alps Airport Transfers Matter
There’s something a bit magical about heading off to the Alps, isn’t there? Even if you’ve only been once, you’ll know the feeling: crisp, fresh air, snow-capped peaks, that faint promise of adventure


Police issue CCTV after assault in Leamington Spa
It happened on Windsor Street near the junction with Regent Street

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Much-loved oak tree in Leamington will sadly be removed tomorrow (Tuesday)
A much-loved oak tree in Leamington will sadly be removed tomorrow (Tuesday).

Mary Arden's Farm to open its gates for summer open days
The former home of Shakespeare’s mother in Wilmcote is currently closed to the general visitors and functions primarily as an educational centre.

Leamington will host the 2027 World Bowls Championships in '£4.8 million boost to town'
Victoria Park in Leamington will be the venue for the 2027 World Bowls Championships.


Supporters take the leap to raise funds for Leamington-based women's project
Supporters of a Leamington-based women’s project took to the skies at the weekend to help raise vital funds.


'Unauthorised building work at former garage site in Leamington is blighting our lives' says nearby butcher
Unauthorised building work at a former Leamington MOT garage has been blighting the butchers next door for several years.


Leamington to host World Bowls Championships in 2027
It is set to provide a major economic boost to the district. The 2023 world championships in Australia's featured over 400 competitors from 44 countries.


Proposed "new town" in south Warwickshire could be the tip of the iceberg
The Wilmcote Action Group are staunchly opposed to the "massive" development earmarked for land between Wilmcote, Pathlow and Bearley


REVIEW - Every emotion possible experienced as National Theatre's War Horse comes to Birmingham's Alexandra
The show runs until Saturday, July 19.

Welfare policy bill bears hallmarks of Government dysfunction says MP
Kenilworth and Southam MP Sir Jeremy Wright writes for The Observer.

Runners take on Two Castles Run for suicide charity
SOS Silence of Suicide was born from personal loss to suicide by Michael Mansfield KC and his wife Yvette Greenway-Mansfield.


Leamington Spa teen arrest leads to town centre dispersal order
The order will remain in place until early tomorrow, Monday, July 14

Reform UK select teenager to become new leader of Warwickshire County Council
Teenager Coun George Finch is hoping to become the new permanent leader of Warwickshire County Council.

Dealing with the Devil at Leamington's Loft Theatre
Christopher Marlowe’s Dr Faustus runs from July 16 to 26.


Another major award for thriving Leamington firm
R&Co named Medium Consultancy of the Year at one of the region’s biggest PR awards nights.


Dorothy celebrates 109th birthday
Dorothy Unitt toasted her birthday with a visit from the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Tim Cox, and Stratford mayor Dani Hunter.

SPARK Youth Music receives lifeline cash from Warwickshire councillor grant scheme
SPARK Youth Music is celebrating receiving vital cash from Warwickshire County Council’s Councillor Grant Scheme.

People warned not to swim in reservoirs or open water 'no matter how hot it gets'
The warning comes from Severn Trent as temperatures soar to more than 30°C and are set to stay that high for the weekend.
