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Leamington man sent to young offenders’ institution after burglars were disturbed

A 18-year-old Leamington man has been sent to a young offenders institution after he was caught when a burglary went wrong near Chesterton.

Paul Black (right) with other Team Bumble members Tony Popham (left) and Scott Woodland (centre). The men are cycling the length of Ireland to raise money and awareness for Sands, the charity which supported Mr Black and his partner Mandy Bryan-Harris when their daughter Bumble Bee was stillborn last year. Picture submitted.

Beautiful Bumble is inspiration for charity challenge

A BEREAVED father whose second child was stillborn will cycle the length of Ireland to raise funds for the charity which helped him in his time of need.

Pub in town’s conservation area to build a two-storey extension

OPPOSITION to plans to build an extension at a pub in Leamington’s conservation area has failed to deter councillors from approving the plan.

Land off Europa Way between Leamington and Warwick which has been earmarked for development.
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Future development plans for Warwick district revealed

THE proposed sites for some 10,800 new homes in Warwick district have been made public.

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Abigail Darling, who provides therapy for members of the Armed Forces suffering from post traumatic stress.

Confidential help is here in Leamington for soldiers in need of therapy

A LEAMINGTON therapist is urging serving and former military personnel to see how she can help them overcome any issues surrounding post traumatic stress.

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Luck is on Sykes’ side

Tom Sykes was smiling from ear to ear after World Superbike (WSB) round five at Donington Park.

Western King leads Royal Riviera over the last before going on to win The Holmwood Leasing Handicap Hurdle. Picture: Les Hurley

Oran Flyer on song at sun-soaked Warwick

It was a case of all’s well that ends well at Warwick on Saturday evening as the course was bathed in sunshine for a double-header of racing and music by The Overtones, writes David Hucker.

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O’Callaghan is named the new Racing Club boss

Curly O’Callaghan is the new manager of Racing Club Warwick.

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Retaining Smith is key to Saints’ hopes of going one better

It was a case of so near, but yet so far for Southam United as they failed to land the Athium Midland Combination Premier Division title, ending the season four points adrift of the top, writes David Hucker.

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Altered Images performing at the Assembly in Leamington.

Bubbly greetings to Leamington audience from 80s pop band

Altered Images, Assembly, Leamington, May 12.

Clever staging in wonderful opera at Warwick Arts Centre

Eugene Onegin, English Touring Opera, Warwick Arts Centre, May 10.

Poignant performances in black comedy at Coventry theatre

The Cripple of Inishmaan, Criterion Theatre, Earlsdon. On until Saturday (May 19). Box office: 024 7667 5175.

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Choose a SAFE letting agent

A national campaign is set to benefit tenants and landlords in Warwickshire by calling for all private landlords and tenants in the region to ensure that their money is SAFE by choosing a local letting agent which is part of a Client Money Protection Scheme.

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New lettings service is launched by Connells

Due to its commitment to provide customers with an all round service, Connells has launched a brand new lettings operation at its office in Chase Meadow.

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The Long Itchington Beer Festival 
Mandy Patterson and Michelle Morris did sterling work behind the pumps of the Buck and Bell's outside bar.
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Village beer fest ‘keeps growing’

SOME 25,000 pints of real ale were served up to thirsty customers at the Long Itchington Beer Festival over the bank holiday weekend.

Megan and Bill Sykes at a party at Budbrooke Barracks shortly after they married in 1950.

Nostalgia: An army life for Megan and Bill

A DANCE in the sergeants’ mess at Budbrooke Barracks was as good as a honeymoon for newly-weds Megan and Bill Sykes who are pictured here at the start of what would become a life of world-wide travel.

Enjoy homemade curries for Queen

THOSE who would like a change from cream teas can celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by tucking into homemade curries at a food fair organised by the Leamington Mosque’s women’s association.

Megan and Bill Sykes at a party at Budbrooke Barracks shortly after they married in 1950.

Fleece you now Sir, says barber Clifford

THERE will be bags of wool for children visiting Hatton Farm Village to take home after master sheep shearer Clifford Mitchell gets to work.

Trophy for top safety pupils

THESE ten and 11-year-olds from Southam will hopefully be safer on the roads this summer after winning a trophy in a schools’ quiz organised by Warwickshire County Council.

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