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Kenilworth ready for a royal knees-up
Townspeople will be coming together to mark the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s 19-day visit to Kenilworth Castle in 1575.

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Still time to sign up for The Myton Hospices annual cycle challenge
It will take place on Sunday August 3 and participants can choose from the 50km, 100km, or 100-mile distances.


Road safety advice offered to young drivers
Protyre Autocare will be giving expert advice to drivers aged 17 to 24 at a vehicle safety event on Thursday (July 10).

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Kenilworth School pupil spells her way to success
Madison Runacre won the French competition at the Foreign Languages Spelling Bee at Cambridge University.

FOOTBALL - Leamington to start season with trip to Curzon Ashton as 2025/26 National League North fixtures released
The National League have released the fixtures for the 2025/26 season across its three divisions.


West Midlands Ambulance Service shines a light on its frontline staff on International Paramedics Day
The event, celebrated across the globe, provides an opportunity to thank the paramedics for their admirable service


F1 Red Bull chief Christian Horner 'sacked'
Warwickshire born Horner has been replaces just over a year on from a WhatsApp message scandal


New creative community hub to open at former Leamington pub later this summer
Lighthaus Arts CIC, a local artist-led organisation dedicated to making the arts accessible for all, is about to sign the lease with Warwick District Council on the former Stoneleigh Arms pub.


Leamington Rotary Club has appointed its youngest ever and first non-UK national president in its 100-year history
Leamington Rotary Club has appointed its youngest ever president in its 100-year history


Businesspeople back Parade pedestrianisation plans
The Parade Masterplan is aiming to breathe new life into Leamington's main street.


Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service lay on fun for all the family this summer
Residents will be able to meet their local firefighters, learn about fire safety, and enjoy a day of fun-filled activities for all ages.


Face of brazen serial sex attacker who targeted women in Warwickshire town
All of the incidents took place last year

Man jailed for sexually assaulting three women in Leamington
Emmanuel Atugo, aged 29 of Southorn Court, Leamington, sexually assaulted a woman he had only just met while in his car on Bath Place on June 27 last year.

Shipston mum's goal to provide bereaved parents with free keepsake kits
Emma Bishop and her husband Michael recently started selling copies of a baby hand and footprint book which Emma designed and self-published.


Quill & Cup takes centre stage in Stratford’s food scene
The new independent cafe next to Cox's Yard serves show-stealing crumbles.


Three major drugs lines into Warwickshire closed down
During County Lines Intensification Week, Warwickshire Police closed down three major drugs lines into the county.


FOOTBALL - Leamington sign defender Max Ram
The 24-year-old spent ended season at Hungerford Town following spells with Rushall Olympic and Redditch United.


Public consultation on 275 new homes in Southam
A planning application is set to be submitted by homebuilder Taylor Wimpey for up to 275 homes on land west of Coventry Road.

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.

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