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The Leamington Observer

Railway enthusiast leaves £20,000 legacy to charity which saved his life

Richard Periam was airlifted to hospital by The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) following a serious accident in the garden of his village home in 2011.

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‘Plans to dump Olympic-sized swimming pool of wastewater every day into Whitnash Brook are outrageous’ say campaigners

Campaigners are fighting plans to dump an Olympic-sized swimming pool of wastewater every day into Whitnash Brook.

The Leamington Observer

Midlands drivers 'worst in the country' for tailgating

Research from National Highways shows the region is below the national average for safe driving.

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The hard Myles: Leamington Muay Thai fighter is now top 5 in the UK

Leamington Muay Thai fighter Myles Mouzakitis picked up a massive win to climb into the top five ranks of his weight division over the weekend.

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Shipston Medical Centre to begin delivering GP services from Ellen Badger Hospital

Patients in Shipston-on-Stour and its surrounding area will soon be able to access GP services from new clinical facilities at Ellen Badger Hospital, as Shipston Medical Centre begins operating from the site on Monday (March 9).

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Warwickshire villagers ask for MP's 'urgent assistance' with HGV problem

Residents of Edgehill in south Warwickshire, and its surrounding area, have called for the “urgent assistance” of their MP to help them tackle the issue of HGV drivers ignoring the 7.5 tonne weight restriction for vehicles being driven trough the village.

The Leamington Observer

New Kenilworth mural is a real reflection of the town

The artwork unveiled at Fossato Lounge is the first mural from the Warwickshire County Council Blank Canvas project.

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Warwickshire County Council: Does new plan prove Reform are 'here to stay' - or is just 'rehashed stuff'?

Leader George Finch says that Reform UK’s plan for Warwickshire County Council proves they are “here to stay” – but opponents insist they have cooked up nothing new.

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In pictures: Colourful window displays in Leamington's shops show spring is on its way!

You can always rely on our amazing shops to put on beautiful window displays.

Coventry Live - Leamington Spa

Ian Huntley declared blind and likely to die after jail attack

Ian Huntley was reportedly attacked by Coventry inmate Anthony Russell

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Warwickshire market operators launching new traders' forum to create a 'community and shape future markets'

An operator behind markets and events across Warwickshire is launching a new traders’ forum.

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In pictures: Children in Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth celebrate World Book Day 2026

We’ve asked readers to send in photos of their children going into school dressed as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day (Thursday March 3)

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Warwick residents invited to raise any concerns and issues at traditional spring Court Leet meeting

Residents in Warwick are once again being invited to attend the annual spring Court Leet meeting later this month.

Coventry Live - Leamington Spa

Man arrested after indecent exposure incident in Leamington

It happened yesterday afternoon (March 5)

The Leamington Observer

Potholes tripled on Warwickshire's roads this winter

Prolonged wet weather has seen 4,962 pothole fix requests submitted to Warwickshire County Council across the first two months of this year.

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Leamington man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following incidents in the town

A man from Leamington has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following incidents in the town.

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Warwickshire Police looking for horse riders to join its volunteer scheme

Warwickshire Police is recruiting for horse-riding members of the public to join its mounted volunteers scheme.

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Retiring Master of Lord Leycester presented with Freedom of Warwick

The retiring Master of the Lord Leycester has been presented with the Freedom of Warwick.

The Leamington Observer

Young people encouraged to get trading at Stratford market

Rother Street Market is offering up to four free stalls on Saturday April 18 as part of the nationwide Young Traders Market competition.

The Leamington Observer

Failed asylum seeker families offered £40,000 to leave UK under new Home Office pilot - NATIONAL NEWS

Families whose asylum claims have been rejected could be offered payments of up to £40,000 to leave the UK under a new government pilot scheme.