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Council leader to be appointed

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:51:56 GMT

The political leadership of Warwickshire’s newly elected council will soon be decided as parties vote in new leaders and make plans for the future.

Councillor defends spend against HS2 as costs continue to escalate

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:59:41 GMT

The new chair of the district council has defended the rising costs of fighting HS2 as costs creep up over budget and could hit over £150,000.

Negotiations underway for Leamington’s Bath Place

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:49:15 GMT

Efforts to return Bath Place Community Venture to its original site in Leamington’s Old Town are moving forward.

Cancer care inspires fundraising challenges in Leamington and Warwick

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:13:53 GMT

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer has proved to be no barrier to a Leamington mother’s determination to cycle 50 miles for charity.

And leaping more than 12,000 ft out of a plane is not enough of a challenge for a Warwick entrepreneur intent on raising funds for leukeamia research in support of his father.

Why did I have to wait so long to see my consultant?

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:11:04 GMT

A retired county councillor who approved the new structure of Warwick Hospital said he is now ‘very concerned’ with its care, following problems he has faced since he had a pacemaker fitted.

Derelict Black Horse pub set for redevelopment

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:04 GMT

After five years as a den for squatters and drug users, a derelict eyesore in Leamington might be set for a transformation.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:21 GMT

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A bright new beginning for Warwickshire church - five years after fire

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:50 GMT

A bright, light and airy modern new church can finally provide a space for worship and community gatherings in Radford Semele - five years after the village church was burnt down.

SUMMER’S Coming: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top attractions

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:08:41 GMT

The Leamington Courier, Warwick Courier and kenilworth Weekly News are giving away two for one entry vouchers to the UK’s top attractions including Alton Towers Resort in this Thursday’s paper.

Leamington welcomes mastercook Carluccio

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:42:30 GMT

A simple truffle risotto or spaghettini with cherry tomatoes and basil are plates that bring the most pleasure to the ‘godfather’ of Italian cooking.

Get busy and save the bees at new hive-share

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:33 GMT

Budding bee-lovers can get a taster of keeping a hive and do their bit for falling population thanks to taster sessions and a brand new community hive.

Food vendors get regional awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:11 GMT

Mobile food vendors based in Leamington have won free pitches at a major national show through a regional award scheme which recognises excellence in the industry.

Albion Street store ‘robbed by man waving a used needle’

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:42 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at the One Stop convenience store in Albion Street around 6pm on Saturday.

From fairway to foothills for fundraising pub pair

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:35:36 GMT

Charity begins at home but in the case of a Leamington pub it will end on the other side of world, at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Raft Race simulation at pub

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:37 GMT

Determined fundraisers have received a raft of donations after they came up with a novel idea to overcome the cancellation of an annual charity event.

Appeal for witnesses after M40 collision

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:58:04 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured in a collision on the M40 near Leamington on Saturday.

Speed camera set on fire near Baginton

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:27:25 GMT

A speed camera was set on fire on the A45 near Baginton in the early hours of this morning (Monday).

‘We should praise Coten for its expansion plans - not isolate it’

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:26 GMT

A mother of three children who fears they could all end up in different schools has written in defence of the  expansion of Coten End Primary which may be allowed to accept up to 30 more pupils this year.

A big fat yes to food and film festival

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:22:33 GMT

Warwick’s first food and film festival organised by the Warwick Rocks group has met with widespread support from more than 150 businesses and others in the town who attended a launch meeting.

Pensioners change the view on park cameras

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:51:17 GMT

After nearly a year’s delay, security cameras are all set to be up and running in St  Nicholas Park.