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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2025

REVEALED - When Greggs' Festive Bake and menu is available

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2023

Rugby charity 'heartbroken' as cruel thieves destroy 'essential' van

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2022

Rugby to host Warwickshire’s first Money Advice Market to help residents with cost-of-living crisis

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2024

Hospital protestors to stage 'March for St Cross' in Rugby this weekend

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2024

'Blood on hands' warning after child knocked over by driver outside Rugby primary school

NEWS 16^th Oct, 2024

Ward at St Cross Hospital to close

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2024

Man arrested on suspicion of running a brothel in Rugby

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2024

Man charged with murder following discovery of woman’s body

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2024

Pioneering sustainable defibrillator is latest achievement of life-saving Rugby mum

NEWS 4^th Oct, 2024

Con artists targeting Rugby motorists with parking ticket scams

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2024

‘Inspirational’ kids earn top environmental accolade for Rugby primary school

NEWS 2^nd Aug, 2024

Rugby-born Lutterworth rower Lauren describes ‘amazing’ moment she won Olympic gold

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2024

Rugby school's production of Mary Poppins wins prestigious award

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2024

Labour wins Rugby constituency from Conservatives

NEWS 30^th May, 2024

Rugby exhibition to host series of poetic paintings by in-demand Birmingham artist

NEWS 29^th May, 2024

Labour set to lead Rugby Borough Council under new pact with Lib Dems

NEWS 24^th May, 2024

Controlling stalker set up new persona to harass and abuse partner

NEWS 10^th May, 2024

Gaming lounge owner ‘touched’ by response to campaign to save his business

NEWS 9^th May, 2024

May Mahotsavam performance to keep 500-year-old Indian classical musical tradition alive

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Frustrated family highlights inclusivity issues with Rugby’s playgrounds

NEWS UPDATE 9^th Nov, 2023

Disabled Rugby woman and family 'trying not to panic' in face of rising heating bills

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2023

Rugby School's champion chorister to sing to biggest audience yet at international rugby match

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2023

Rugby man found guilty of 'senseless and sickening' murder

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2023

Parliamentary candidate launches new petition to upgrade emergency care at Rugby's hospital

NEWS 25^th Aug, 2023

Prison near Rugby faces 'challenges to maintaining fair and humane treatment'

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2023

‘Remarkable’ Rugby chaplain honoured with national award for work with seriously ill children

24^th Aug, 2023

GCSE results day 2023 - the results from schools in Rugby

NEWS 23^rd Aug, 2023

Pedestrian dies following collision with lorry on M1 near Lutterworth

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2023

Police launch murder investigation following death in Rugby

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2023

Police appeal to discover how Rugby man became injured

NEWS 14^th Aug, 2023

Competitive youngster brings home six medals from international sporting event

NEWS 11^th Aug, 2023

New Cross Fire survivors and local councillors discuss permanent memorial in Rugby

NEWS 10^th Aug, 2023

Dunchurch family raise £90k in memory of beloved teenage son

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2023

Family sing and play session to raise funds for breast cancer charity

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2023

Bereaved mum's heathcare campaign wins support of government minister

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2023

'Wonderful' Street Pastors honoured with Mayor’s Special Appreciation Award

NEWS 7^th Aug, 2023

Young child dies following car crash near Cotesbach

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

28^th Jul, 2023

LOOK: Young sailors weigh anchor at one of the country's biggest youth regattas

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2023

Man dies following crash near Willoughby

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2023

Cyclist injured in hit-and-run collision

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2023

Prizes up for grabs in town centre scavenger hunt

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2023

Winning works of Young Writer Competition go on display

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2023

Green Flag flies high at five Rugby parks

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2023

Cocaine dealer jailed after being caught selling drugs in Rugby

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2023

New social housing development set to go ahead at former tower block site

NEWS 18^th Jul, 2023

Rugby Conservatives choose new candidate to stand at next election

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2023

Dedicated Molly overcomes personal challenges to be named Rugby College's Student of the Year

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2023

Life's a beach as town centre gears up for free fun summer events

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2023

England in Bloom judges treated to a tour of Rugby's horticultural highlights

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2023

'Entitled' prolific shoplifter who assaulted shopkeeper is jailed

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2023

Plan to close Rugby train station ticket office branded 'insult to customers'

12^th Jul, 2023

Rugby nature photographers among winners of county-wide competition

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2023

Flecknoe company leading fight against tree disease with state-of-the-art machinery

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2023

Murder suspect arrested after man found dead in Rugby home

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2023

Rugby Windrush descendant shares story on 75th anniversary

NEWS 16^th Jun, 2023

'Appalled' campaigners say care home's potential closure would be ‘inconceivable loss’

NEWS 20^th May, 2023

Hair salon wins town centre Best Dressed Coronation Window competition

NEWS 19^th May, 2023

Motorists advised of road closures for Sunday’s Bikefest

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

New Mayor to support hospice, businesses and local heroes

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

Rugby Borough Council elects new leader

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

Rugby's Labour borough councillors elect new leader

NEWS 17^th May, 2023

World-class facility marks beginning of 'wonderful new chapter' for gymnastics club

NEWS 16^th May, 2023

Rugby's Cemex announces plans to reduce carbon emissions

NEWS 16^th May, 2023

Rugby museum on course for evening of ocean adventure

NEWS 15^th May, 2023

Futures for Women charity looks bright thanks to £1,000 donation

NEWS 14^th May, 2023

Police appeal to find wanted Rugby man

NEWS 15^th May, 2023

'Inspirational' nursing student 'in shock' after winning national award

NEWS 14^th May, 2023

Colourful rebrand helps Rugby cancer charity stand out

NEWS 10^th May, 2023

Jailed Rugby drug dealer had a different kind of crack in his underpants

NEWS 10^th May, 2023

Teenager charged with drug and weapon-related offences

NEWS 9^th May, 2023

Coronation cuppa brings adult education community together

NEWS 5^th May, 2023

'Delighted' dog rescue charity co-founder named as a Coronation Champion

NEWS 2^nd May, 2023

'Superstar' charity fund-raiser, eight, marks Coronation with her crowning glory

NEWS 1^st May, 2023

Whimsical Rugby embroidery designer's creation selected from over 1,000 to appear in prestigious exhibition

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2023

Veterans and amateurs take to hallowed turf on celebratory day of rugby

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2023

New primary school to hold nursery open day

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2023

Eco-friendly event to help Rugbeians do their bit to combat climate change

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2023

Crews pick up tonnes of rubbish from dual carriageway

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2023

'A joy to be with' - parents pay tribute to Rugby teenager Toby Burwell

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2023

Demand at Rugby Foodbank reaches all-time high

NEWS 25^th Apr, 2023

Prezzo in Rugby to close amid ‘hard times for the high street’

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2023

Lorry left hanging off motorway bridge following crash near Rugby

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2023

Boy, 13, airlifted to hospital with head injuries

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2023

Police issue parking warning after nuisance vehicles seized

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2023

Upgrades connect Binley Woods to faster internet

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2023

Crowning glory in place for Rugby’s coronation celebrations

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2023

Performers invited to take the spotlight at Rugby's annual talent show

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2023

Ecstasy, speed and cannabis dealer jailed

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

17^th Apr, 2023

LOOK: Tasty treats tempt thousands to town centre

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2023

Exhibition looks back at borough's celebrations of past coronations

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2023

Eclectic line-up announced for return of Festival on the Close

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2023

Love of reading unites young and old

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2023

'Evocative' Lloyd Webber musical next on the bill at Rugby Theatre

12^th Apr, 2023

Full steam ahead for quaint attraction which has delighted Rugbeians for over 70 years

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2023

Body found in search for Rugby teenager

NEWS 5^th Apr, 2023

Union warns of possible 'strike chaos' at Amazon's Rugby fulfilment centre

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2023

Rugby Sevens tournament on town's hallowed turf is 'dream come true' for participants

NEWS 24^th Mar, 2023

Creative sci-fi and fantasy-loving entrepreneur boosted by real-life dragon

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2023

Town centre treasure trail to raise funds for cancer charity

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2023

New sculpture marking rugby bicentenary unveiled in town centre