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Prunella dies surrounded by love

Actor Samuel West shares the news that his mother, Prunella Scales, 93, died yesterday (Monday)

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All aboard for 25 years of Warwick Parkway

The station, which is part of Chiltern’s intercity route between London and Birmingham, has proved a significant success story over the past quarter century.

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Manuela Perteghella column: SEND children need stability and a fair chance

The crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is one of the most urgent challenges facing families in Stratford on Avon

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Road rage driver stops dead on M40 near Warwick to confront another motorist

The 38-year-old from Kent, who has not been named, forced another driver to stop behind him on the outside lane of the northbound carriageway.

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Stratford's MP calls for an end to "fleecehold"

At the party conference in Bournemouth, the Liberal Democrats introduced new policies to reform the leasehold system and strengthen homebuyer rights.

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County councillors overseeing home-to-school transport cuts ‘not clear’ on process

Councillors overseeing home-to-school transport cuts that could affect more than 1,000 Warwickshire children “aren’t clear” on what is happening

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Another crossroads crash adds to action campaign

Campaigners warning about the plague of crashes happening at Ettington crossroads didn’t have to wait long to be proved right

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Debate over Diversity in TV Adverts After MP’s Comments Spark Row

A row has erupted over diversity in advertising after Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin said she was frustrated by television adverts she described as being “full of bl

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Dennis Eagle opens new training centre

The Technical Training Centre, located near its Warwick headquarters, is seen as critical for the future of the business.

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Mansion Tax Fears Cause Uncertainty in Housing Market

Fears of a possible mansion tax under have caused growing unease in the property market, with estate agents reporting a surge of calls from concerned homeowners

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FOOTBALL - Earlswood Town rescue late point at Paget Rangers in eight-goal thriller

Teenager Henderson levelled the game two minutes from time as the Earls recovered from a two-goal deficit to take a share of the spoils at Castle Vale.

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Warwick knitters knit up a treat for Halloween

Over 140 hand-knitted pumpkins created by the town's Knit and Natter group and are on display in the windows of the Market Hall Museum.

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RUGBY UNION - Stratford-upon-Avon suffer heavy defeat away at Malvern

The visitors slipped to a third straight league defeat at Spring Lane as Malvern raced into a 33-point lead at the break.

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Warwick youngsters have Guy Fawkes all sewn up for Bonfire Night

Youngsters from Westgate and Newburgh Primary Schools made the effigies ready to take pride of place at the town’s bonfire and firework night at the weekend.

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County’s crime prevention programme is delayed

WCC’s new crime prevention plan, part of leader George Finch’s ‘Recalibrating Warwickshire’ promise, delayed due to ‘needing more meat on the bones’

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FOOTBALL - Stratford Town thrashed by Anstey Nomads in FA Trophy

The Bards suffered an upset defeat against the Step Five side at Cropston Road with Anstey plying their trade one level below Stratford.

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Factory investment slumps as Reeves faces pressure ahead of Budget - NATIONAL NEWS

Investment in British manufacturing has dropped sharply, marking a setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves just weeks before she delivers her second Budget.

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Two new HS2 bridges open near Leamington

The Fosse Way bridge carries the B4455 across the railway near Offchurch.

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Companies urged to share thoughts in aftermath of JLR cyber attack

A new survey of companies in the JLR supply chain has been launched.

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Stratford Town - How are the promoted and relegated teams from the Southern League Premier Central progressing so far?

Stratford Town - How are the promoted and relegated teams from the Southern League Premier Central progressing so far?