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Coventry Airport to close next year to make way for battery manufacturing and technology hub

The site in Bagington will close in June to allow the next phase of work on Greenpower Park, part of the planned Coventry and Warwick Gigapark

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Warwickshire residents warned to dispose of their Christmas batteries safely

Warwickshire County Council's waste and recycling service warn that batteries should never be placed in the household waste or recycling bin.

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The ‘World’s Oldest Choir’ from Warwickshire is marking record-breaking anniversary with Christmas radio playlist

A choir from Warwickshire who secured the Guinness World Record for the ‘World's Oldest Choir’ last year, will be marking the anniversary of the milestone with a Christmas playlist for a radio station.

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How Local Schools Are Managing Rising Transport Costs

School transport has become one of the most challenging operational pressures for local schools across Warwickshire. What was once a predictable cost now demands constant review, careful planning...

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Five day junior doctors strike to go ahead despite warnings over patient safety

Junior doctors are pressing ahead with a five day strike this week, despite stark warnings that patient safety will be put at risk as the NHS struggles through

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Subtle Flooring Touches That Bring Peace to Your Home

Creating a peaceful home isn’t always about sweeping renovations or dramatic design changes.

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Christmas and New Year bin collection day changes for the Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth area

Rubbish, recycling, and food waste collections will be changing in the Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth area over the Christmas and New Year period.

The Leamington Observer

Christmas dinner delivers a much-needed boost at Leamington's Syndi Centre

Some 80 guests sat down to the homecooked festive feast followed by entertainment.

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Leamington Indian restaurant wins Good Food Award for second year running

A popular Leamington Indian restaurant has won a prestigious national award for the second year running.

The Leamington Observer

Australia in mourning after Bondi Beach terror attack shocks the world - WORLD NEWS

Australia is mourning after a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening claimed at least 15 lives and injured dozens more during a Hanukkah celebration

The Leamington Observer

M40 hero recognised by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Alex Capewell, who intervened in a serious road traffic collision on the motorway earlier this year, was honoured with a Chief’s Commendation Award.

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Mental health charity MIND sitting pretty following donation

Stratford-based insurer NFU Mutual has given 600 items of furniture to kit out the charity's new ‘Berry Mews’ premises in Coventry, and various other site

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£40m plan to fund hundreds of new school places in Warwickshire

The plans come in response to recent population growth and the impact of new housing developments across the county

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Hotel makes festive donation to foodbank

Stratford Foodbank has received a £400 donation from The Arden Hotel.

Coventry Live - Leamington Spa

Brazen shoplifter who stole from store more than 60 times

He was sentenced to a year behind bars

The Leamington Observer

Opinionated residents urged to join Voice of Warwickshire panel

The Voice of Warwickshire is a group of local people, aged 18 and over, who play a vital role in helping Warwickshire County Council understand the views.

The Leamington Observer

Naomi crowned Warwickshire’s new Young Poet Laureate

Naomi Mba from Avon Valley School in Rugby has been named the eleventh Warwickshire Young Poet Laureate

Coventry Live - Leamington Spa

Man in his 50s dies after incident at Jephson Gardens in Leamington

It happened at around 7.40am yesterday (December 12)

The Leamington Observer

GOLF - Warwickshire golfers named in England Golf regional squad

The five players - Joshua Gardner, Arianna Virik, Maisie Halstead, Monty Fincher and Kamraan Arastu - form part of a 20-player squad.

The Leamington Observer

Hotel makes a festive donation to thank hospice staff

Mallory Court Hotel and Spa has donated a luxury hamper made up of a number of different treats for the Myton Hospice team in Warwick.