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Rugby’s nearest A&E suffering from ‘toxic overcrowding’
The clinical lead for Rugby’s A&E department has described how the service is in crisis, suffering “toxic overcrowding” and frequently running “at the absolute margins of clinical safety”.
Rugby man scoops £100,000 Health Lottery
A Rugby man is celebrating after winning a £100,000 on the Health Lottery.
Criticism over number of child DNA samples taken by Warwickshire Police
Warwickshire Police are taking too many DNA samples from children, according to a national charity.
MP and Lynda Bellingham show support to carers in Rugby
Rugby MP Mark Pawsey has joined forces with actress Lynda Bellingham to recognise the contribution that carers make.
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Scaled-down plans for new Cemex waste fuel plant at Malpass Farm
Work will start this summer on a controversial new facility to turn waste products into a fuel to be used in cement-making.
Free summer fun days coming to Rugby town centre
A series of town centre Summer Fun Day are coming to Rugby - starting this weekend
Sport
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
- Police carry out traffic operation in Hillmorton
- Rugby man scoops £100,000 Health Lottery
- 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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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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