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Diwali 2026: Rugby town centre comes alive with music, dancing and lights for vibrant festival

Lucie Green — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:19 GMT

Rugby town centre was alive with music, festive lighting, dancing and joy for the annual Diwali festival yesterday (Sunday, November 1).

Cubbington pub 'blown away' by support received over re-opening weekend

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:02:17 GMT

The new team at a popular Cubbington pub say they were ‘blown away’ by the support it received from the village over its successful re-opening weekend.

Andy Burnham PM: Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure

David Summers — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:55:24 GMT

“With greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters”

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990 (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:17:16 GMT

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

In pictures: The Diwali lights switch-on event in Leamington

Oliver Williams — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:44:17 GMT

A large crowd turned out for the annual Diwali lights switch-on event in Leamington yesterday (Sunday November 1).

Wolston pub brings cheer to the elderly

Siobhan FitzPatrick — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:39:01 GMT

The Rose & Crown in Wolston hosted a slap-up Sunday lunch for 14 guests of the Re-engage charity, which provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people in the area at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.

Saxophone album launch concert a roaring success

Samuel Beddard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:29:42 GMT

Renowned local saxophone and piano duo, Samuel Beddard and Jo Foote, launched their debut album ‘What Shapes A Soul’ at St Andrew’s Church, Rugby on Saturday, October 24, in a special one-off concert that featured a diverse range of music played on six different types of saxophone.

Children with SEND benefitting from new provision at south Warwickshire primary school, says council

Kirstie Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:21:23 GMT

Warwickshire County Council says children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are benefiting from a new Specialist Resourced Provision at a primary school in south Warwickshire.

Will it be your lucky day? Launch of Kenilworth Advent Calendar

Pamela Cartwright — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:19:07 GMT

From today (Monday) and throughout November, you can buy SI Kenilworth & District’s first attempt at the ever-popular Kenilworth Advent Calendar, providing you with a chance to win one of four amazing prizes daily from December 1-24, all donated by very generous local business owners.

Local journalist’s PR Agency voted Best in the West Midlands on eighth anniversary of her business

Amanda Chalmers — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:07:53 GMT

A local entrepreneur has extra reason to celebrate the eighth anniversary of her business after it was voted the Best PR Agency in the West Midlands.

Warwickshire-founded online art gallery celebrates independent artists with major virtual exhibition.

Grace Newman — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:04:24 GMT

An online art exhibition bringing together 76 artworks by 26 independent artists has opened, offering art lovers the opportunity to discover a wealth of creative talent from the comfort of their own homes.

Behind the Names: Leamington History Group's new project to honour those who lost their lives in WWII

Stella Bolitho — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:54:20 GMT

Leamington History Group, sponsored by the Royal Leamington Spa Town Council Community Fund, is embarking on a new project to honour those who lost their lives in the Second World War, starting in November 2026, in the month that the town remembers its fallen.

Charity Christmas card and gift shop returns to Warwick

Kirstie Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:20:50 GMT

A charity Christmas card and gift pop-up shop has returned to Warwick.

Bloom becomes UK's first café chain to reward customers for walking.

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:34 GMT

Juice bar chain's own app turns daily steps into free açaí bowls, matcha and functional smoothies, alongside its usual points for purchases

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:11:56 GMT

Fancy a Christmas getaway without spending a fortune? Four-night breaks start at £129, with Santa visits, skating and festive entertainment available at selected parks

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from £2.99 for her, him and beauty lovers

Julie Bayley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:22:55 GMT

From £2.99 stocking fillers and Secret Santa ideas to luxury beauty, cosy gifts and presents for hard-to-buy-for men and women, these are 35 Christmas gifts worth considering in 2026.

Support needed to help side hustles become sustainable businesses, report says

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:56:50 GMT

A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.

Nathan Reardon leads Innovation Philosophie's UK launch

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:09:02 GMT

Nathan Reardon, co-founder of Innovation Philosophie, is leading the company's UK launch alongside founder Pat Villaceran, marking the beginning of an 'entrepreneurship revolution' in the UK.