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Acoustic panels end echoes at Southam Community Centre

Community groups have been keen to use the new building since it opened on Tiger Moth Drive in the new Flying Fields Estate in 2025.

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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes heritage rethink report

What’s Past is Prologue, written by independent think tank Localis, redefines heritage as dynamic civic infrastructure.

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Six year-old girl dies following collision near Moreton Morrell

Police and an air ambulance were called to the incident involving the drivers of a tractor and a VW Tiguan.

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GP practice celebrates perfect score

Budbrooke Medical Centre was one of only two practices in the entire country to achieve a 100 per cent score in this year’s GP Patient Survey.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Leaves a Legacy to Be Proud Of - NATIONAL NEWS

As the flame was extinguished on the 23rd Commonwealth Games, an independent evaluation has confirmed what Scots already felt in their bones...

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Call for more support for hospitality and retail in the region

Steph Keer - “By April next year, we have to be looking at business rates and taxation reform that works across the whole hospitality sector".

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Britain’s only operational Midland Red D7 returns to the road

Almost 100 visitors gathered for the launch including invited guests, supporters and members of the heritage transport community.

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Charity gets £7,000 boost from former council chair

Community interest company Eco Work-Shop CIC provides purposeful work activities and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

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Madring brings Formula 1 back to Madrid

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will introduce a 5.416-kilometre circuit with 22 turns, steep banking and public transport links

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August is the time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of labour in the garden

DURING the summer your garden is an extra room that can be used on a daily basis.

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Summer holiday savings start with free buses for kids

FAMILIES wanting to visit museums, beaches and national parks can enjoy days out for less as free bus travel for kids has come into force.

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Twice the woodland magic at Shakespeare's Schoolroom in Stratford

Families are invited to take part in activities themed around Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree stories until Sunday August 16.

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Career Move North? What Job Seekers Should Know Before Relocating to Bolton

Manchester gets all the attention. Leeds gets the headlines. Bolton just sits there in between, close enough to both that people forget to look at it properly.

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Childhood memories reignited in Kineton

Residents, relatives and staff came together for a special Reminiscence Day. They revisited happy memories through sharing treasured keepsakes, photographs, gam

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Property Focus: Take a look at this stunning £4.5m home with Warwick Castle right on its doorstep

A property with Warwick Castle as its neighbour has been put on the market.

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South Warwickshire councillors to be halved by council shake-up

The number of councillors representing south Warwickshire is set to be halved when the county switches to unitary authorities from April 2028.

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Number of UK Millionaires Falls to Lowest Level Since Financial Crisis - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain is home to fewer sterling millionaires than at any point since the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research, reigniting debate over tax policy,

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CRICKET - Warwickshire to play three One-Day Cup matches at Rugby School as part of cricket festival

The Bears will play three One-Day Cup fixtures in the space of 10 days at Rugby School at the start of August.

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Young footballers all kitted out for kick off

David Wilson Homes has renewed its sponsorship of Upper Lighthorne FC under 11s for a second season.

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Warwick paddling pool reopens after deep clean following faecal fiasco

The paddling pool in Warwick has now reopened after it underwent a deep clean following a faeces incident.