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Warwickshire schools recognised for strong inclusion in latest Ofsted inspections

Schools in Stratford District and Rugby have been praised for how they include pupils with special needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds

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Cross-party calls grow for Starmer to quit over Mandelson row and claims he misled Parliament - NATIONAL NEWS

Pressure is mounting on Sir Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister, as politicians from across the political spectrum openly question his account...

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International law and the Iran War considered by UK's former Attorney General

Kenilworth and Southam MP Sir Jeremy Wright writes for the Observer.

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Warwickshire County Council leader scorns rival for dubbing Kenilworth's ill-fated A46 project the 'Bridge to Nowhere'

Leader of Warwickshire County Council George Finch baulked at the ill-fated A46 project’s ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ moniker in a frosty exchange over current progress.

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Green light given to £2.5bn GreenPower Park site at Coventry Airport

GreenPower Park is set to become a centre of excellence for battery technology, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.

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Police name man whose body was found in Leamington river and family pays tribute

The family of the man whose body was found in the River Leam in Leamington earlier this week have paid tribute to the “amazing and loved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin”.

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Murder investigation launched after man's body found in a river in Leamington

Police were called to Victoria Park shortly before 7.45am on Wednesday (April 15) after a member of the public saw a man in the river.

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First picture of 'amazing' dad found in Warwickshire river amid murder probe

He was sadly found by a passer-by in Victoria Park

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Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch named in The Sunday Times Young Power List 2026

Warwickshire County Council leader Cllr George Finch has been named in The Sunday Times Young Power List 2026.

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Warwickshire Police detective found guilty of gross misconduct

DC John Littlewood was found guilty of gross misconduct at a hearing conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct on Friday April 17.

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New nature inspired mural unveiled in Pageant Gardens, Warwick

​It is the second mural in the Warwickshire County Council Blank Canvas project and was designed by Stratford-based artist Ali Glover.

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Large electric vehicle charging hub is now up and running at Leamington Shopping Park

One of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in the Midlands is now fully up and running at Leamington Spa Shopping Park.

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Uninsured Driving Hits Record Levels as Rising Costs Drive Surge - NATIONAL NEWS

Police forces across the UK removed close to 160,000 uninsured vehicles from the roads over the past year, the highest figure recorded in nearly two decades.

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REAL TENNIS - Warwickshire club to host World Doubles Championships for first time

British number one John Lumley and world champion Camden Riviere, from the United States of America, will battle it out in the prestigious event.

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Warwickshire's Coun George Finch features on The Sunday Times Young Power List

The 19 year-old leader of Warwickshire County Council features in The Sunday Times Young Power List 2026.

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Murder investigation launched after man's body found in Warwickshire river

Detectives have made an appeal

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O2 switches on new "faster and more reliable" 5G+ connectivity in Warwickshire

Telecommunications brand and mobile network provider 02 has ‘switched on’ its new 5G+ network across Warwickshire towns and villages including Leamington, Warwick and Rugby which it says will bring “faster speeds, lower latency and greater reliability” to customers at no extra cost.

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Starmer under pressure after Mandelson cleared for US role despite vetting refusal - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after reports that Lord Mandelson was appointed as UK ambassador to the United States despite initially being...

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Warwickshire crime victims urged to complete national survey

Deputy police and crime commissioner Emma Daniell is the victims’ lead for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.