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

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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 Wilkinson store in Station Road,Kenilworth .

Charity volunteers to boycott town store after trespass claims

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.

Leamington thief is sent to jail

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

Leamington man dies after being hit by lorry

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

Fears over big shake up of Probation Service

Probation Service changes in Warwickshire – including privatisation – will be a “disaster”, claims a union official.

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Jordan King

King wants to rule in F3 opener at Silverstone

Jordan King will make his debut in the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 Series at Silverstone over the weekend and the young racer has declared himself ready for the challenge.

Brakes chairman Jim Scott, back row second from right, lines up with the winning blue team.

Fans and ex-players pull on boots for the Brakes cause

After the success of the inaugural event, Brakes Trust’s Copa Del NWG returned to Harbury Lane last Saturday to showcase the club’s community involvement.

Adam Scott on the ball for Leamington Hibs during their win over Rugeley. MHLC-11-05-13 Leam Hibs May36

Disappointing finish to the campaign for Hibs

Leamington Hibs were unable to round off their Midland Combination Division Two season with a victory, going down 2-1 to Barton on Tuesday night.

Adam Scott on the ball for Leamington Hibs during their win over Rugeley. MHLC-11-05-13 Leam Hibs May36

Leamington take advantage of Swann and Cowan’s hard work

Leamington’s second string gained their first Birmingham League victory of the season with a comfortable 110-run win over Barnt Green.

Emerson Combstock hits the front straight from the off in the Kenilworth Festival 10k, with Bryan Miller and Daniel Stannard in close attendance. MHLC-11-05-13 Kenilworth Hilly May34

Festival first for Combstock as Hope continues fine start to Kenilworth life

Emerson Combstock of Coventry Godiva Harriers was the winner of the Kenilworth Runners-hosted Kenilworth Festival 10k.

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The real cost of promotion

Leamington chairman Jim Scott says the rising cost of ticket prices at the New Windmill is an inevitable by-product of promotion.

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Lifestyle rss

Daniel Uppal in Break The Floorboards at Warwick Arts Centre.

Bollywood street dance

Bollywood and street dance styles combine in a new performance by Rifco Arts on at Warwick Arts Centre until tomorrow (Saturday). Break The Floorboards tells the story of teenager Zain, whose family, peer pressure and two left feet are getting in the way of his dreams of becoming a dancer. Performances are at 7.30pm, plus a 2.30pm matinee tomorrow, and tickets cost £15.50 to £18.50. Call 024 7652 4524.

Folk band bring distinctive sounds to Leamington’s Spa Centre

Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads and New Orleans jazz are among the eclectic influences on guitarist Martin Simpson, who is performing with his band at the Spa Centre in Leamington tonight (Friday).

Musical adventure and plays at Warwick theatre

Enjoy holiday May-hem at the Playbox Theatre’s Dream Factory this half term with events for all ages.

Toyah Wilcox in Hormonal Housewives, coming to the Spa Centre in Leamington.

Toyah returns to tackle the mayhem of housewife life on Leamington stage

After a successful year of causing mayhem and mania at theatres across the UK, the Hormonal Housewives are back and stopping in Leamington this weekend.

Ted (Rob Wootton), May (Anne Bennett) and their son,Jack (Andrew Tyrer) in the Talisman Theatre's production of Our House.

Neighbours from hell in social stage comedy at Kenilworth theatre

Neighbours from hell make the lives of the central characters miserable in a social comedy coming to Kenilworth’s Talisman Theatre.

A chance to join a youth orchestra in Leamington

The Leamington-based Spires Youth Orchestra are inviting musicians to an open rehearsal this week.

Community rss

Crowds enjoy outdoor life at Warwickshire College campus video

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

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Retired police officer Paul Greaves has been charged with the theft of �113,000 from Warwickshire Police HQ in Leek Wootton. He  to appeard before Leamington magistrates ( warwickshire Justice Centre), this morning 22nd May 2013.

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

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.

New classes to get children into arts

Children can get creative at a Saturday morning art group for all ages and abilities.

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Lollipop ladies keep roads safe for 60 years

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.

Spicy jazz brought in £1,700 for organ

Spicy Jazz captivated the audience at St Nicholas church on Saturday with tunes ranging from 19th century spirituals to favourites from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and trumpet player Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Abigail spots fire dangers in the home

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.

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