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Harvey 'paints' the town hall red
A YOUNGSTER who was born with a rare congenital heart disease was given the honour of turning a building bright red in honour of a special month. Harvey Beesley pushed the plunger to transform
Ball game's rules first
ORGANISERS of a North Warwickshire tradition that began in the Middle Ages have made their own slice of history. For the first time in more than eight centuries a set of rules has been drawn up for
Review delayed at Eliot
A CONTROVERSIAL consultation into maternity and children's services at the George Eliot Hospital will not take place for another three months. The review around the Nuneaton NHS Trust is being planned
Julie joins the bus campaign
A LEADING councillor has pledged her support to outraged villagers on the outskirts of Bedworth, who are to lose another bus link. Hawkesbury Village Residents Association have been landed with the
Cannabis haul
A CANNABIS factory where almost 200 plants were growing has been discovered at a Nuneaton home after police executed a morning raid. A massive 194 cannabis plants were found by officers at the
Inconsiderate dog owners fall foul of law
DOG owners are counting the costs after being prosecuted in the courts for not cleaning up after their pets on the streets of Nuneaton. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is reminding people not to
Four on cable charges
COURT appearances await four men from Nuneaton charged with 30 separate offences of cable theft from the railway. Two of the men, 22-year-old George Brunozzi-Jones and 19-year-old Flame Redshaw, have
Police to shadow vans
ROBBERS are to be deterred from targeting cash security vans in Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire. Police officers are now following such vehicles when they are being driven through the
Grow and roll your own man fined
A THRIFTY addict who grew his own cannabis to save money confessed to Nuneaton magistrates: "I need to stop smoking it." Twenty-eight-year-old Timothy Andrew Powell, of The Circle, Stockingford,
Sisters make a life saving move
BATTLING sisters are defying a hereditary disease that killed their mother at the age of 32 after having their breasts and wombs removed. Luan Moreton from Nuneaton and her sisters Kim Jones and Jemma
Patient falls on the up at Eliot
THE number of patients taking a tumble on the wards has risen at the George Eliot Hospital. For the first time in two months, falls at the Nuneaton NHS Trust have increased. At a meeting of members of
Tom told he has the right to appeal
FORMER Mayor Tom Wilson has been granted permission to appeal against his suspension for breaching Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's code of conduct. Councillor Wilson was banned from sitting at
Business as usual at store
A LONG and anxious wait is over for staff at a ladies fashion outlet who have dodged the axe that is set to fall on a number of stores. Shop assistants and managers at Bonmarche in Nuneaton town
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House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
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MoreMcDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
