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Warwickshire residents urged to donate a coat to Age UK

As part of the charity's ‘Winter Health’ campaign, it is calling on the local community to donate winter warmer items to help older people stay warm.

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Cannabis seized as five men detained at drug hotspot in Leamington

Officers spotted the group as they patrolled Leamington on Thursday

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Warwickshire Police arrested 58 drink or drug drivers in December

Motorists from Rugby, Warwick, Leamington and Coventry were among 58 who were arrested by Warwickshire Police in December for drink or drug driving

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Keir Starmer poised to ban under-16s from social media - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that he is now prepared to consider backing a ban on social media for children under 16, in a shift that could have implications

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Dogs Trust Kenilworth's four legged TV star looks for his forever home

Gelert, the Belgian Malinois puppy, was born at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in March 2025.

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Man who led Cumbria's two-unitary switch set to be 'lead official' for Warwickshire council shake-up

The shake-up of Warwickshire’s councils is set to be led by the man who oversaw the formation of two unitary authorities in Cumbria.

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First look at revamped Leamington town centre pub which reopened today

Popular Leamington town centre pub the Copper Pot has reopened today (Friday January 16) after undergoing a week-long refurbishment.

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McDonald's in Warwick seeks to extend its drive-thru opening hours to 24/7

McDonald's in Warwick is seeking to extend its opening hours.

The Leamington Observer

How the Fates of Famous Footballers Unfolded After Leaving the Big Stage

The post-football journeys of famous players are often just as captivating as their years on the field

The Leamington Observer

Coventry City Stars Battling for a Place at the 2026 World Cup

Read on as we analyse which Coventry players could be strutting their stuff in North America next summer

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Cannabis seized as part of police action in North Leamington

Police in Leamington have disrupted suspected county lines drugs activity and supply in the north of the town.

The Leamington Observer

NHS diabetes scheme helps over 158,000 in Midlands

The NHS’s Healthier You Programme is a clinically proven weight management and lifestyle change initiative, and was one of the world's first diabetes prevention

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Ejection threat, 'irresponsible' remarks and a 20-minute lock out - all over a Bubbenhall pub's patio and gazebos

A planning bunfight that featured a threat of ejection for clapping, an official calling a county councillor “irresponsible” and a sudden change of heart after 20 minutes behind closed doors saw permission denied for works outside a village pub.

The Leamington Observer

UKGC Details When New Deposit Limit Standards Will Take Effect

UKGC Details When New Deposit Limit Standards Will Take Effect

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Leamington gym goers to take part in 24-hour fitness challenge to support little boy with rare disease

Gym goers in Leamington are showing heartfelt support to a little boy who has rare disease by taking part in a 24-hour fitness challenge.

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Samaritans encouraging railway travellers in south Warwickshire to take time out on 'Brew Monday'

The Stratford-upon-Avon and District Samaritans are encouraging the local community to break open the biscuits and the taboos on Monday (January 19) for its annual ‘Brew Monday’ campaign, which aims to dispel the myth of ‘Blue Monday’.

The Leamington Observer

Judge rules policy that allows men into women’s changing rooms is unlawful harassment and discrimination - NATIONAL NEWS

In a landmark judgment, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that an NHS Foundation Trust unlawfully discriminated against and harassed the female nurses by...

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One-star rating features in latest food hygiene scores for Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth

The Food Standards Agency has published the results from the latest food hygiene inspections in the Warwick district, which took place between November, December and January.

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Coventry and Warwickshire fundraisers aged 18 to 80 to pose for 'sassy' charity calendar

Former Coventry MP and TV newsreader among those taking part

The Leamington Observer

New south Warwickshire restaurant makes it into the Michelin guide

The Warwick at Mallory Court Hotel & Spa opened last June under the stewardship of Stu Deeley.