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Crowds enjoy outdoor life at Warwickshire College campus

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:46:54 GMT

The rain that was threatened for Saturday held off for crowds who took part in and visited the Moreton Morrell show.

Lollipop ladies keep roads safe for 60 years

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:01:25 GMT

Lollipop ladies have celebrated 60 years of service with a nostalgic look back at their time on the county’s roads. Crossing patrol officers from across the county came to Kenilworth to celebrate six decades of helping get children safely to school.

Daffs out despite the snow

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:03:48 GMT

Supporters of the Marie Curie nurses in Warwick who donned the charity’s daffodil pin helped raise more than £1,300.

Warwickshire village’s library success is rewarded

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:22 GMT

Volunteers in Harbury who took over the running of their library and set up a cafe alongside to fund it have been recognised as winners of this year’s Spirit of Harbury award.

Good food’s the right ingredient for a healthy life

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:10 GMT

Pupils and staff at Myton School learned about nutrition and diet in a hands-on way when the Fun Food Company set up shop.

Dancers streets ahead at championships

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:43 GMT

Street dancers at Trinity Catholic School have excelled in a county competition.

Abigail spots fire dangers in the home

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:15 GMT

A safety conscious pupil who spotted potential fire hazards in her Barford home has been presented with a Junior Safety Champion certificate and £25 gift voucher on behalf of the emergency services.

Record player turnout for Leamington rugby charity fest

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:24 GMT

More people than ever before took to the scrum in the name of charity at this year’s Rugby For Heroes festival in Leamington.

Leamington history festival starts on Saturday

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:07 GMT

Guided tours, fashion parades, talks, exhibitions, film screenings, music performances and workshops are among the 50-plus events taking place over the next two weeks as part of the Leamington Looks Back history festival, which starts on Saturday.

SYDNI May Festival will be treat for the community

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:23:52 GMT

Live music and action-packed demonstrations will feature at a community event which will benefit people in Sydenham and South Leamington.

Getting ready for Two Castles

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:53:12 GMT

Sponsors and organisers of the annual Two Castles run between Warwick and Kenilworth were at Blythe Liggins Solicitors in Leamington last week to cheer on the law firm’s team of runners.

Unique mural unearthed - and now restored

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:59 GMT

As part of the restoration of Leamington’s listed Art Deco station, a large mural advertising Captain Morgan Rum has now been restored at the far end of the Booking Hall.

Peace Festival in need of volunteers

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:08:02 GMT

Volunteers are needed to help out in a variety of roles at this year’s Leamington Peace Festival, which takes place at the Pump Room Gardens on June 15 and 16.

Slimming World group loses and gains pounds for charity

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:14 GMT

They have lost weight but gained hundreds of pounds for a very good cause.

Workers walked out on Marion

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:31:57 GMT

It seems a lifetime away now, but 50 years ago trade union activities were headline news and mass meetings in factory yards were common.

Photos of spring in the park

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:45:38 GMT

Courier photographer Jass Lall took these pictures in Jephson Gardens during the good weather recently.

Beer fest draws record crowds

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:25:22 GMT

Dark Star Hop Head and The Return of Worthington White Shield were among the favourite tipples sunk by drinkers at this year’s Long Itchington Beer Festival.

Leamington Development Squads to grow after receiving grant from country’s largest sports charity

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:29 GMT

Grassroots football in Leamington has been given a helping hand following a £5,000 Grow the Game grant from the Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity.

Ploughshares to pints at Radford

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:02:47 GMT

Many readers may remember the Thornley-Kelsey Brewery at Radford Semele which closed in the 1960s.

Lions hail Southam fete ‘best ever’

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:47:47 GMT

Glorious summer weather helped to make the Southam Lions’ annual May Day fete one of the best in its history of more than 20 years.