News
Hammerson bosses ‘delighted’ at approval of Rugby retail park expansion
The owners of Elliott’s Field are looking forward to creating a ‘more welcoming’ retail park for Rugby.
Application refused to build 47 new homes in Stretton on Dunsmore
Councillors at Rugby Borough Council have refused a planning application to build 47 homes on land off Squires Road in Stretton on Dunsmore.
Rugby warehouse worker stole £30,000 worth of drills to pay back loans
A Rugby warehouse worker stole £30,000 worth of heavy-duty electric drills by getting them delivered to his home – and then sold them for £100 each. A judge heard that Krzysztof Chrusciel carried out the thefts out of desperation to pay back payday loans on which he was being charged a staggering 300 to 400 per cent interest.
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.
Sport
Anglers take pole position with the warm conditions
Makins Reptile lake saw the latest round of Bulkington WMC’s matches. With warm conditions Phil Porter had a strong second half of the match to land mainly method feeder and pole caught carp for a winning weight of 40lb 12oz. Second place went to Vic Cowley with 32lb 5oz of long pole margin caught carp, and third place going to Mark Cowley with 25lb 13oz.
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.
Video
VIDEO: juggling to boost business video
Entrepreneur and acrobat John Parnell visited Rugby’s 4Networking meeting at the Premier Inn last week to give a talk on multi-tasking in business. Group leader Phil Smith said: “Getting to know other businesspeople has value in many ways. You can find suppliers who can help you, gain customers and make friends”.
Lifestyle
‘The saviours of UK metal’ coming to Rugby
The Subways aren’t the only rock stars playing in Rugby this month - tomorrow night (Friday) The Defiled come to Rugby.
More opportunities to borrow, says Hawkins property expert
Stephen Hatfield from Hawkins Estate Agents in Rugby comments on the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to retain the base rate of interest at 0.5% for the 50th month.
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.
Community
VIDEO: juggling to boost business video
Entrepreneur and acrobat John Parnell visited Rugby’s 4Networking meeting at the Premier Inn last week to give a talk on multi-tasking in business. Group leader Phil Smith said: “Getting to know other businesspeople has value in many ways. You can find suppliers who can help you, gain customers and make friends”.
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...
- 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’
- Defrosting food worth £15,000 seized by police in Crick
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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