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South Warwickshire villagers on trip to visit windfarm

People living near the site of a new windfarm in South Warwickshire are finding out more about what the development could mean for them.

Charity challenge to remember Hampton Lucy man

It's the first day of a charity challenge aiming to raise 200 thousand pounds in memory of a murdered Hampton Lucy man.

Cubbington holds meeting about high speed rail line

Talks are taking place in Cubbington tonight over plans for a high speed railway near the village.

Petition against Leamington lapdancing club

A petition has been launched against a Leamington nightclub's application to increase how often lapdancing takes place there.

One week anniversary of prisoner escape

The hunt for a murder suspect who escaped HMP Hewell near Redditch, is entering its second week.

Stalemate at New Windmill

Defeats for our other local football teams.

Escaped prisoner on Crimewatch

Police say they're pleased with the response from the public after a murder suspect went on the run from Redditch.

Flood works affecting Alcester businesses

The leader of Alcester's Chamber of Trade says roadworks in the town are affecting business.

Police using social networking to find escaped Redditch prisoner

Police looking for John Anslow, who escaped after a prison van was attacked near HMP Hewell, say they're using social networking to put out his picture.

Local health bosses urge women not to miss their smear tests

Women in Warwickshire are being urged not to miss their cervical screening appointment.

Warwickshire estate agents want HS2 compensation agreed ASAP

The Government are being urged to speed up their arrangements for a new compensation scheme for people affected by the high speed rail line through the outskirts of the city.

Changes to Warwickshire libraries opening hours

There are new opening times for some Warwickshire libraries from April.

Rugby players take on cycle challenge to remember Matt

12 members of Evesham Rugby Club are preparing for a marathon cycle ride from Rome in memory of a fellow player and friend Matt Brace.

Police appeal after fatal collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after two men died in a collision involving an open top tourist bus and a car near Stratford.

Consultation on plans for Stratford's Town Square

People in Stratford are being reminded they still have a week to give their opinions on the proposed development of Town Square.

Vaughan keeps clean sheet on Brakes debut

Latest local football results.

Better maternity services for Warwick Hospital

Plans to upgrade maternity services at Warwick Hospital could be submitted by March.

HS2: Listen again to our documentary

Find out more about the high speed railway here.

Visiting restrictions at local hospitals - UPDATED

There's still visiting restrictions in place at three local hospitals after an outbreak of a sickness bug.

Main road into Alcester closed

The Stratford Road into Alcester is shut again for flood works.

Leamington bottle attack victim could have died.

Police are investigating the attempted murder of a man in the Pump Room Gardens

Man dead in Cubbington crash

A man has died after a car hit a tree on New Year's Day.

Tributes to Stratford crash victim

Relatives have paid tribute to a Southam man killed in a crash near Stratford, a week on from his death.

Latest local sport

Leamington have surrendered their place at the top of the Southern Premier League after losing 3-1 at Barwell yesterday.

More funding for fairytale theme park

A Chipping Norton couple have secured extra funding for their project to create a theme park for disabled people.

Know your rights when it comes to Christmas presents

Warwickshire Trading Standards are warning shoppers to make sure they don't buy fake goods and know when and how they can take items back.

Job losses not as bad as first feared

Job losses due to budget cuts at Warwickshire County council may not be as bad as first thought.

Opening date for Evesham's cinema

Evesham's Regal Cinema will re-open on January.

Leamington could still get a new shopping centre

A new shopping centre could still be built on Leamington's Chandos Street Car Park despite the District Council turning down an application to build one there.