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Hundreds take part in Walk for Myton

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:27:15 GMT

Hundreds of walkers strolled into the sunshine on Sunday to raise money for The Myton Hospices. More than 440 people took part in Walk for Myton and raised over £20,000 in pledged sponsorship - smashing the event’s target of £11,500. Walkers could choose from routes of three, six or 12 miles for the sponsored walk and were invited to enjoy a picnic or BBQ and relax in the hospice grounds after the event.

Case against Warwickshire detective charged with stealing must start again

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:25:50 GMT

The court case against a former detective charged with stealing £113,000 from Warwickshire Police’s headquarters will have to start afresh because of an administrative error.

Excitement in Abbey Fields as brand new play area opens

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:27 GMT

Children are already enjoying the brand new £120,000 play area at Abbey Fields after months of eagerly waiting for the grand opening.

More than 1,300 new homes plan for land near Leamington and Warwick

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:10:16 GMT

More than 1,300 new homes could be built on three areas of green space between Leamington and Warwick, if councillors approve a developer’s plans.

Leamington teacher takes childcare expertise to global stage

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:35 GMT

A Leamington teacher is heading to Canada next month to represent his school in the first ever World Child and Youth Care Conference.

Warwick Hospital recognises nurses’ hard work

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:29:33 GMT

The good work done by nurses at Warwick Hospital today and in the past was celebrated on International Nurses Day - Florence Nightingale’s birthday (May 12) - by current nursing staff at the hospital.

Land earmarked for Gypsies and travellers in Warwick district

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:45 GMT

Around 20 sites will be identified today (Friday) as potential areas for Gypsies and travellers to set up home.

Charity volunteers to boycott town store after trespass claims

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:18:50 GMT

Wilkinson’s has defended its position after coming under fire for refusing to allow charity collectors to shelter from the rain under its roof canopy.

Another shop closes as town sinks to ‘full grip of recession’

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:15 GMT

Kenilworth is in “the full grip of recession” according to the latest businessman closing his doors as the town’s high street takes another hit.

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Thu, 23 May 2013 11:54:06 GMT

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Former Warwickshire detective charged with stealing £113,000 pleads not guilty

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:35:03 GMT

A former detective constable who Warwickshire Police had initially refused to name has pleaded not guilty in court to stealing £113,000 from the force’s headquarters.

Leamington thief is sent to jail

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:07 GMT

A Leamington man has been jailed for six weeks for stealing from cars.

Leamington man dies after being hit by lorry

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:05:46 GMT

A Leamington man has died after being hit by a lorry.

Man in court following Albion Street robbery

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:08 GMT

A man has appeared in court in connection with a robbery at an Albion Street convenience store.

Planting the seed of engineering

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:32:54 GMT

An inaugural lecture in honour of a man who helped found the Imagineering Foundation to encourage young people into engineering will be given by a Kenilworth engineer.

Town looks back to 30 yeas of twinning

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:38 GMT

Kenilworth is celebrating three decades of European links as calls are made for new members to keep the links strong for years to come.

Families brave the weather to join in at weekend’s events

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:36 GMT

Excited families forgot about the rain and got out to enjoy a weekend of activities, arts and music across the town.

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.

Warwick Hospital’s bright new space for brand new arrivals

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:59 GMT

Warwick Hospital opened its newly refurbished maternity unit last week and mothers-to-be have already been benefiting from the changes.

Pupils make the most of Spanish stadium

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:08:53 GMT

Kenilworth School experienced life at Valencia CF in the ‘best trip they have been on’.