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Sound the horn! Warwick Castle launches its new Viking Raiders stunt show
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (164+ words) Inspired by Warwick Castle's true origin story, Viking Raiders puts Aethelflaed " the "Lady of the Mercians' " at the centre of the battle. The eldest daughter of Alfred the Great, Aethelflaed helped shape the future of Mercia. Her story is rooted…...
Houlton hosts free CPR information and doggy first aid sessions for local community
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (331+ words) Life-saving tips that could help both humans and their canine companions when they need it most will be on offer at special sessions held in Houlton later this month." Houlton is hosting free CPR information and awareness sessions organised by…...
Gtech has chopped "140 off this DIY tool bundle and shoppers are rushing for it (aff)
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (82+ words) Warwickshire World Gtech slashes Combi Drill and Multi Tool bundle by more than "140 in huge DIY deal (aff) This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect…...
In pictures: Meet this year's Leamington Mayor's Award winners
1+ week, 2+ day ago (164+ words) Outgoing Leamington Mayor, Councillor Ruggy Singh, marked one of his final mayoral duties by presenting the awards. He said: "It gives me great pleasure to present these awards to a number of dedicated individuals whose efforts have helped shape Leamington's…...
Concerns raised about vulnerable residents in Warwick being targeted by 'burglary gang"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (391+ words) A resident, who will remain anonymous, said they want to raise awareness about the "deeply concerning pattern of burglaries. They said: "I want to bring urgent attention to a deeply concerning pattern of burglaries affecting vulnerable residents in Warwick " over…...
Kenilworth Show will include new food hall to celebrate independent local businesses
1+ week, 3+ day ago (246+ words) The event " which will take place on Saturday June 6 " will use the food hall to showcase the very best produce from around 20 independent businesses from across the region. Traditional craft bakery WH Gayton and Sons Ltd, artisan cheesemaker Croome Cuisine,…...
Obituary: Rugby mourns loss of treasured family "queen" who had a heart of gold
1+ week, 3+ day ago (316+ words) Her death has shaken the community witth dozens of heartfelt tributes left on Facebook, one describing her as a "beautiful lady with a heart of gold. Mary, who was born in Ireland, moved to Rugby aged 21. She worked in the…...
Commonwealth Games return for Leamington swim star Lauren Cox
1+ week, 4+ day ago (420+ words) The 24-year-old competed in two events in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, finishing fourth in the women's 50m backstroke and fifth in the women's 100m backstroke. Since then she has been crowned European champion, winning gold in the 100m backstroke at the European…...
Lib Dem candidate wins by-election for Bishops Itchington, Fenny Compton and Napton ward
2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) Mr Bevan was elected with 1, 104 votes ahead of Jacqui Harris (Reform UK) with 751 votes, Christian Francis Reeve (Conservative Party) 715, Julie Ann Folkes-Skinner (Green Party) 273 and Jacob David Simon Hill (Labour Party) 53 respectively. The turnout was 49 per cent. The number of…...
Leamington Spa clinician named finalist in National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards
2+ week, 3+ day ago (309+ words) Leamington Spa is celebrating a milestone achievement as Dr Liv Coelho, Clinical Leader at Everest Clinic, becomes the first local representative ever shortlisted for the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards. The national ceremony, which recognises excellence in supporting people with…...