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Youngsters brew up for another Shakespeare Week

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is putting on its national celebration of Shakespeare aimed at primary school pupils from Monday March 23 to Sunday March 29.

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Britain's Youth Unemployment Overtakes EU Average for First Time - NATIONAL NEWS

The latest figures underline the mounting strain in the youth labour market, with critics arguing that Labour’s rapid wage increases and tax changes have

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Festive community spirit continues to thrive in south Warwickshire

Shipston Community Christmas began in 2017, when resident Tessa hosted a Christmas gathering for anyone spending the day alone.

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Warwickshire portrait tour to raise cash for important art restoration

“Portraits of the Shire Hall” will take place at the Judges House, Shire Hall in Warwick on Saturday March 21 from 2pm to 3.15pm.

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Donation to help mental health charity reach more clients

David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind

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Traffic: Delays after crash outside Myton School in Warwick

Motorists are facing delays on a main route between Leamington and Warwick after a crash outside a school.

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Concert offers plenty to be thankful for 

Review - Henschel Quartet Holy Trinity Church, Leamington

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Roof raising theatre company raise cash for children's hospital

Raise the Roof was founded in memory of 11-year-old Annabel Greenhalgh from Warwick Gates, who died suddenly in 2022.

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Warwickshire man on BBC Dragons' Den after spinal cord injury sparked business idea

Rob Smith will be showcasing his innovative products on Dragons' Den next Thursday

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Couple married for almost 70 years share their secret this Valentine's Day

Jack and Marlene Marvel were childhood sweethearts

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Senior Warwickshire County Councillor silent on parking charge data

A senior councillor whose claims about background work on parking charges was “contrary” to that of staff, met questions over her changed stance with silence this week.

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Leamington landlady launches campaign to help elderly victim of Fallow Hill flats fire

The landlady of a Leamington pub and her friend have launched a campaign to help the elderly victim of the Fallow Hill flat fire which happened nearby on Tuesday (February 10).

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New chapter ahead for historic Warwick restaurant and hotel as it prepares to temporarily close for refurbishment

A historic restaurant and hotel in Warwick will be starting a new chapter this year as it prepares to temporarily close for refurbishment.

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Ambulance Trust celebrates 16 years of apprenticeships

WMAS was one of the first Ambulance Trusts approved as an Apprenticeship Main Training Provider.

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RoSPA warns drivers of 'aquaplaning' dangers as rain continues to batter the Midlands

Driving too fast through standing water can overwhelm the tyres’ ability to channel water away, leading to a loss of grip.

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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK - Age lowering means school leavers can soon become train drivers

It comes at a pivotal time for  the industry, as the government establishes Great British Railways.

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Leamington event recognised £13.5k given by community to ongoing Ukraine ambulance appeal

An event held in Leamington has recognised the large sums of money donated by townspeople, groups, businesses and organisations to an ongoing appeal to send ambulances to war torn Ukraine.

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Warwick fundraising gala leaves organisers feeling tickled pink

A Touch of Pink Gala, held at King’s High, raised £24,000 for The Esther Project based in Leamington.

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Leamington man on Dragon's Den in bid for investment in disability aid company

A Leamington man has faced the scrutiny of some of the UK’s most famous and successful business people in a bid to get investment into a company which makes disability aids.

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"Biggest independent romance bookshop in Europe" to open in Leamington on Valentine’s Day tomorrow

A Warwickshire-based online store will open ‘the biggest independent romance bookshop in Europe’ at a former Leamington town centre nightclub on Valentine’s Day tomorrow (Saturday February 14).