Local
Leamington thief is sent to jail
A Leamington man has been jailed for six weeks for stealing from cars.
Sainsbury’s store plan resurfaces one year on
Controversial plans to build a convenience store on the site of a petrol station in Milverton have resurfaced almost 12 months after they were withdrawn.
Fears over big shake up of Probation Service
Probation Service changes in Warwickshire – including privatisation – will be a “disaster”, claims a union official.
National
Richard III was in 'untidy' grave
The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers have revealed.
Superb tops car owners' favourites
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey.
'Smart shoppers' cutting food bills
Shoppers are visiting two or more supermarkets in the same trip and almost half are reducing food waste in efforts to save money, according to a study.
Briton found hanged in French jail
A Briton arrested on suspicion of organised fraud has been found hanged in a French jail.
William to welcome football chiefs
The Duke of Cambridge is to welcome football officials from across Europe for Uefa's 37th annual congress being staged in London.
Business
Planting the seed of engineering
An inaugural lecture in honour of a man who helped found the Imagineering Foundation to encourage young people into engineering will be given by a Kenilworth engineer.
Help your business grow at Chamber’s expo event
By Sophie Howe, chair of the mid-Warwickshire branch of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
Food vendors get regional awards
Mobile food vendors based in Leamington have won free pitches at a major national show through a regional award scheme which recognises excellence in the industry.
Derelict Black Horse pub set for redevelopment video
After five years as a den for squatters and drug users, a derelict eyesore in Leamington might be set for a transformation.
One stop website to promote tenders
A new website has been launched to promote tendering opportunities from six local authorities – to businesses – however large or small – across Warwickshire and Coventry.
Regional
Hunt condemns attacks on campaigner
Attacks on the "brave" NHS campaigner who helped expose patient neglect at Stafford Hospital have been condemned by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Event to help mental health causes
An end-of-exams festival in Birmingham hosted and organised by students for students will raise money for two mental health charities.
Shropshire trust gets £2,000 grant
A Shropshire-based charity will benefit from a share of £48,000 in funding from the Freemasons' Grand Charity.
Hospital launches funds appeal
Sick children will benefit from a fundraising drive by one of the UK's largest paediatric care centres, in Birmingham.
Mugger jailed for veteran attack
A mugger who broke an ex-soldier's jaw in Birmingham and stole £40 from his wallet has been jailed.
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Weather for Leamington
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
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Wind direction: North west
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