News
BREAKING NEWS: Rugby councillors give go-ahead to Elliott’s Field Retail Park expansion
Councillors have this evening (Wednesday) approved a planning application which will see Elliott’s Field Retail Park expand.
Defrosting food worth £15,000 seized by police in Crick
Food worth £15,000 left defrosting and unrefrigerated in a van was seized after a routine stop by police at Crick on Tuesday.
Barby marina plans thrown out by councillors
Proposals for a new 200-berth marina off the Oxford Canal near Barby have been thrown out.
300 take part in Rugby fun run
Hundreds of runners took part in the fifth annual Ready Steady Fun Run on Sunday - including Rugby’s MP.
Decision due on Elliott’s Field Retail Park expansion
Rugby borough councillors are due to approve plans for the expansion of Elliott’s Field Retail Park at a meeting tonight (Wednesday).
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First female leader of Warwickshire County Council announces cabinet
The new leader of Warwickshire County Council, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, announced her cabinet at a meeting yesterday (Tuesday).
Sport
Visitors are sold on sailing at club’s ‘push the boat out’ day
Despite cold and windy conditions, more than 150 visitors went out on the water in various craft during Draycote Water Sailing Club’s Open Day last Saturday.
Players mark a great season
Eastlands JFC presented six different players with awards after another successful season.
Club’s junior teams celebrate Midland regional finals success
Rugby and East Warwickshire Hockey Clubs’ under 12 boys and girls enjoyed a fantastic day at the Midlands regional finals on Sunday at Beeston Nottingham.
Open day at Draycote Water Sailing Club
Draycote Water Sailing Club is holding an Open Day to encourage potential sailors of all ages to come out on the water and have a go at sailing or windsurfing.
Rugby’s hopes of first victory are rained off
Following two defeats against strong sides Rugby entertained Bedworth at Webb Ellis Road.
Video
VIDEO: Shearing week at Toft Alpaca in Dunchurch video
Shearing week at Toft Alpaca in Dunchurch saw more than 200 alpacas and one llama lose their winter knitwear.
Lifestyle
Crick Boat Show floats in
With its fun fair, food and craft marquees, wildlife displays and family activities the Crick Boat Show has become one of the most popular weekends of the year for many in and around Rugby.
Acoustic rock and hip-hop lined up for Rugby gigs
Acoustic covers band the Record Covers have a packed schedule over the coming months.
Newman warning over rogue agents
Rugby estate agent Newman is backing a new campaign against rogue letting agents.
What’s on listings: a guide to what’s happening in and around Rugby
A selection of things to do in and around town.
Rugby’s favourite wrestlers return
The Wrestling Association of Rugby (WAR) is back with its new show, Summer Scramble on June 8 for an evening of exciting, family-friendly wrestling action.
Community
VIDEO: Shearing week at Toft Alpaca in Dunchurch video
Shearing week at Toft Alpaca in Dunchurch saw more than 200 alpacas and one llama lose their winter knitwear.
An alarming fire, CCTV in the 1960s and fears for petrol stations: From the Archives, May 16 edition
Some interesting nuggets from the archives of the Advertiser...
The woman who talked Queen Victoria around: Looking Back, May 16 edition
Has Rugby ever looked more splendid than it did on this occasion in 1907?
Caldecote tots colour and cook for Earth Day
Youngsters at Caldecote Day Nursery in Rugby celebrated Earth Day with a series of activities.
Speeding at 12mph, an annual profit of £75 and a living miracle: From the archives, May 9 edition
Here are this week’s excerpts from Advertisers of years gone by...
Looking Back May 9 edition: Newbold via Australia
Here is the third of a set of photographs supplied by Irene Bates.
- FAREWELL TO DAVID BARBY: more than 400 fill St Andrew’s Church in Rugby in appreciation of priceless antiques expert
- Rugby man scoops £100,000 Health Lottery
- Police carry out traffic operation in Hillmorton
- Rugby’s nearest A&E suffering from ‘toxic overcrowding’
- Rugby post office in Albert Street to close for two weeks in June
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Weather for Rugby
Thursday 23 May 2013
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