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Tributes to 'fabulous' grandfather and Rotarian as his daughter sets up new service to help others in his name
A new Warwickshire Aphasia Café has been set up by Catherine Cope, whose father Jim Buckby spent years without specialist aphasia support after being diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia — a devastating condition that gradually destroys the ability to use and understand language
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The Warwickshire council spending an extra £200,000 a year to run its public toilets after huge rise in costs
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has had to find an extra £200,000 per year to run its public toilets after no formal bids were received within the previous budget to clean, open and close them.
The number of police officers sacked across Warwickshire and West Midlands
Figures show the true number of police officers sacked and banned from policing across England and Wales - and the reasons for the decision
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The Coventry Royal Navy nurse who lead the Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph parade
Lieutenant Dean Bateman, from Coventry, led the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service detachment at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November.
The lost plans that show what Coventry could have looked like - before devastating Luftwaffe raid
Before the 1940 Blitz reshaped Coventry, architect Donald Gibson was already drawing up bold plans to modernise the city centre — plans that sparked a decade of debate and ultimately created one of Britain's first pedestrian shopping precincts.
Warwickshire residents urged to take simple steps to 'Be Ready'
Residents are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies such as severe weather, flooding, and power outages
Best places to move to in Warwickshire in 2027 as top villages named
A lifestyle magazine has named the top eight places to live in Warwickshire for 2027, highlighting the best postcodes in the region for schools, amenities, community activities and wellbeing – with strong commuter links to Birmingham and London.
Coventry Blitz 1940: Pictures show city centre devastation after Luftwaffe bombing raid
This November marks 86 years since Coventry was blitzed by Germany during World War II on November 14, 1940. The city was targeted because of its industrial importance, and the Luftwaffe unleashed 30,000 incendiary bombs, 500 tons of high explosive, 50 landmines and 20 oil-mines, killing an estimate...
Police take action at home after 'persistent' anti-social behaviour and drugs concerns
A closure order has been placed on a property in Frankton Close, Solihull, following multiple reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour, including drug use and noise disturbances, Solihull Police has confirmed.
A nation remembers: King and Queen lead moving tribute to Britain's fallen heroes at Royal Albert Hall - NATIONAL NEWS
An evening of extraordinary emotion, pride and remembrance saw Britain honour the courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy of its Armed Forces...
Tributes to 'unique and wonderful' Coventry salon owner as family say 'forever in our hearts'
Tributes have been paid to Mary Wilson, owner of Electrolysis and Beauty Centre in Coventry, who dedicated more than 50 years to making customers feel 'more beautiful' and became a beloved figure in the local community.
Solihull Prezzo offering pizza and pasta mains for 99p on Monday
Diners can get pizza and pasta mains for just 99p at Solihull Prezzo on Monday, November 9, as part of its Merry Mega Monday offer — but you'll need to pre-book a table and order a drink to claim the deal. Kids' meals are also available for £1.
Birmingham Airport cabin crew describe 'very scary' passenger abuse incident
A female flight attendant at Birmingham Airport has recalled a 'very scary' incident in which a passenger began screaming and shoving cabin crew, as Unite union calls for a ban on abusive airline passengers.
Mum who had brain tumour 'the size of a tennis ball' was told headaches were down to stress
Laura Owen, 36, from Solihull, was given migraine tablets for her headaches but after six GP appointments with no relief she went to A&E, where a CT scan found a tennis ball-sized brain tumour
Thieves targeting specific vehicle in the West Midlands as hundreds stolen
The Ford Transit van is the most targeted vehicle in the West Midlands in 2026, with 665 recorded thefts between January and early October, according to freedom of information data obtained from West Midlands Police.
Warwickshire's most expensive street where average house prices hit £3.1m
A leafy country lane on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon has emerged as Warwickshire's ultimate millionaire's row, with property prices commanding an eye-watering average of more than £3.1 million
Charles Walton murder: Unsolved Warwickshire killing inspires new crime novel
The unsolved 1945 killing of farmworker Charles Walton near the Warwickshire village of Lower Quinton has inspired Surviving Angel, a gripping new historical crime novel from author David James Buckley.
Labour's 'hidden' tax hike: personal allowance freeze to cost average worker £88 this year
Chancellor John Healey did not mention the personal allowance freeze when he unveiled his Budget this week
Part of Coventry named among worst areas in England for public pools
One area of the city is among just 10 places in the country to not have a public swimming pool
Nitrous oxide cannister amnesty hailed a success
More than 24,000 potentially hazardous nitrous oxide canisters have been collected as part of an amnesty in Warwickshire.