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Plenty of yarns to spin at a Stratford textile exhibition
"How Shakespeare Spun a Yarn" is being put on by Stratford Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall.
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Fine end to the season for Leamington boxing club whose coach has won county award
Leamington Community Boxing is celebrating several successes in the ring and out of it at the end of its season.


Leamington charity appeals for donations to support vulnerable women
The Esther project is in need of cleaning donations

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Cyclists battle sweltering conditions to bank thousands for Warwick children's charity
Around 30 fundraisers saddled up in Great Yarmouth on Friday June 27 before setting off on the three-day ride to The Durham Ox in Shrewley.


A tribute to award winning former Leamington Courier photographer Geoff Mayor
Award-winning former Courier photographer Geoff Mayor has died in Leamington at the age of 83.


Art auction at historic Warwick site raised more than £5,000 for Leamington charity
An art auction held at the historic Guys Cliffe House in Warwick has raised more than £5,000 for a charity.


Artist Emma Talbot's work goes on show at Compton Verney
Emma Talbot: How We Learn to Love brings together over 20 new and recent works that showcase the diverse range of her practice.


More than 100 Taekwondo students make the grade in Leamington
More than 100 Taekwondo students from clubs across Leamington, Southam, Warwick and Wellesbourne have earned a higher level of belt at a grading event over the weekend


Leamington car show competition winner gets to drive electric vehicle for the first time
A former banker who helped negotiate the financial package for the first Motability Scheme in 1977 – which enabled people with disabilities to lease British Leyland Mini cars at favourable rates - was the winner of the Win a Kia for the Weekend competition as part of the Cars at the Spa fundraisin...


Two Stratford bank staff members rescued from locked ATM
A full 999 rescue mission took place to free them from after they became locked in the ATM area of the bank.


Solar lighting installed at Leamington parks
The solar lights have been installed around the perimeter of the parks to provide a safe through-route, getting brighter as they are approached and then gently dimming.


Pet owners offered advice on how to keep their animals cool
Simon Davies, clinical director at Avonvale Veterinary Centres in Warwick, is reminding animal lovers how to keep their pets cool.


MP says electric vehicles must work for all
Kenilworth and Southam MP Sir Jeremy Wright writes for The Observer.


Warwickshire firefighters to host open days and community events this summer
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has announced a range of fun events at which residents can meet their local firefighters and learn about fire safety


Rob on tee at golf day following illness
Rob Cornford, founder of My Trusted Wills and Estate Planning, won the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s Annual President’s Golf Day.


Solar panels installed in Warwickshire parks for crucial reason
Victoria Park and Mason Avenue will have solar lights installed


Volunteers needed to help with Poppy Appeal in Warwickshire
The Royal British Legion is looking for new recruits in the county to help with the annual appeal, which runs every October and November


Compton Verney celebrates prestigious award nomination
The country house art gallery near Wellesbourne was one of five nominees shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025.

Leading Midlands law firm opens an office in Stratford
Founded in the 1980’s, Hall Reynolds LLP has built a strong reputation over the past 40 years for providing high-quality legal advice.

Southam residents rally around man suffering from brain aneurysm and bowel cancer
A fundraising web page set up by a Southam woman after her husband suffered a brain aneurysm and was later diagnosed with bowel cancer has raised hundreds of pounds for a cause close to their hearts.
