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Plans for more student flats in Leamington thrown out by councillors

Warwick District Council's planning committee agreed to reject plans to knock down the existing two storey Smack Nightclub in Tavistock Street to make room for a five storey block of flats.

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In pictures: the Leamington Remembrance parade and service 2024

Photographer Allan Jennings and Warwick District Council have kindly sent in these pictures of the Remembrance parade and service, which took place in Leamington town centre today (Sunday November 10).

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Special service to remember those lost on Warwickshire's roads

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is inviting the public of all faiths to the service at The Old Shire Hall in Warwick at 11am on Sunday November 17 – the Wo

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Remembering those who served

Residents joined servicemen and women past and present at Remembrance Sunday services across the district.

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Virtual reality driving simulator to help bring West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics up to speed

The state-of-the-art software will enhance paramedics' blue light driving skills and, in turn, help save lives.

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British Eventing Support Trust receives £15,600 funding boost

The Kenilworth-based trust supports riders affected by a physical injury or mental health challenges.

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Unexpected gems sparkle in a fine performance

Review - Jubilee String Quartet, Pump Rooms, Leamington

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Arts festival prepares to celebrate tenth birthday

Contemporary Arts Fair Discover: Gather: Give is taking place at Stratford Town Hall across the weekend of November 16 and 17.

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CRICKET - New head of Warwickshire Bears Women relishing exciting new 'professional' season

Laura Macleod said she ‘cringed’ when she looked back at her highlights and compared them to today’s free-flowing, power-hitting women’s game.

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While police officers kept a flock in sight: the curious case of the missing Ryton sheep

Warwickshire Police officers had to keep a watchful eye on a missing flock of sheep near Ryton today (Saturday November 9).

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HAVE YOUR SAY - Help West Midlands Ambulance Service improve its service

The meetings will take place every quarter with three held virtually and one face to face.

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Girlguide badge project puts south Warwickshire NHS staff in the running for an award

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust's education development team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2024.

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Coventry drink driver caught after A46 crash among those who thought they'd 'get away with it'

They were all banned from driving for a total of 12 years and required to carry out a total of 200 hours unpaid work

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FOOTBALL - Leamington travel to Chorley after mixed week

The Brakes sit eighth in the table after losing 2-1 at Manchester side Radcliffe on Tuesday and being on the right side of the same scoreline at home to Peterborough Sports on Saturday.

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VTubers and Fursonas Compete for Dominance on TikTok

VTubers and Fursonas Compete for Dominance on TikTok

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Warwickshire experiences its wettest September in years

This September, Warwickshire received approximately 200 per cent of its usual rainfall.

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The major talking points from the 2024-25 Premier League campaign this far

The new Premier League campaign is well underway and there has been plenty of action so far. From the summer transfer window closing to the second international break, there have been lots of talking

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Warwick's fireworks go off with a bang

Over 5,000 people turned out to enjoy the spectacle held in aid of charity on Saturday (November 2) at Warwick Racecourse.

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Leamington bicycle and motorcycle lock company wins brand of the year award

Innovative Leamington company Hiplok has been voted as the Brand of the Year at this year’s BikeBiz Awards 2024.

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Beyond the Textbooks: How Travel Boosts a Student's Learning Experience

Travel offers students unique opportunities to immerse themselves in different cultures, expand their horizons, and develop skills that aren’t easily taught in traditional educational settings.