Community and living news
100th Local Community Broadband Champion recruited
Published on Tuesday 22nd May 2012
A project that aims to bring superfast broadband to the rural areas of Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire has just recruited its 100th Local Community Broadband Champion.
Fund attracts major bids
Published on Thursday 3rd May 2012
A major new fund to boost development and help grow the local economy has been oversubscribed.
Dob ‘Em In
Published on Monday 30th April 2012
The Community Safety Team at WCC has developed an initiative in partnership with Warwickshire Police, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council.
ASDA Tamworth launches community centre for local organisations
Published on Thursday 19th April 2012
Asda is opening up a dedicated space for organisations to use in its Tamworth store – and it won’t cost local groups a penny.
Superfast Broadband - only a click away!
Published on Wednesday 11th April 2012
Help to bring superfast broadband to our rural areas.
Become a Community Living Volunteer with KeyRing
Published on Thursday 5th April 2012
We are looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities in Atherstone and Warwick District.
National Food Ratings Scheme launched
Published on Thursday 5th April 2012
Check out the ratings for your local pub,cafe,restaurant and takeaway
Mancetter's new Youth Club
Published on Friday 16th March 2012
Young people now have the Mancetter Massive youth club
Superfast broadband funding approved
Published on Monday 20th February 2012
Major funding for improved broadband connectivity in the rural areas was rubber stamped by Warwickshire County Council’s cabinet on Thursday.
Pod painted at Baddesley rec ground
Published on Tuesday 14th February 2012
Young people involved in facelift for youth shelter
'Last Orders' for North Warwickshire schools
Published on Wednesday 1st February 2012
Solomon theatre production warns against dangers of alcohol.
Tractor in place at Fillongley's new play area
Published on Tuesday 17th January 2012
Vintage tractor restored by Coleshill Young Farmers
Get help and save money on fuel bills
Published on Wednesday 11th January 2012
Save money during Big Energy Week 16th - 21st January
Male voices needed for the choir!
Published on Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Singing all the right notes?
Mayors digs in at Community Cafe
Published on Tuesday 6th December 2011
Community cafe for local residents opens its doors
War Heros Need Remembering
Published on Monday 5th December 2011
A charity in Atherstone are appealing for help identifying over fifty soldiers who served in the second World War and drank in one of the town’s pubs.
Tell Us Once campaign
Published on Friday 25th November 2011
Registrars will pass details to relevant agencies, saving you time
New youth club for Mancetter
Published on Friday 25th November 2011
Funding to support new youth facility.
Smart phone users warned of scam apps
Published on Monday 7th November 2011
If you're a smart phone user, find out how to avoid becoming a victim.
Lymphoma Association gets cash boost from former Mayor
Published on Friday 30th September 2011
Former Mayor presents cheque to cancer charity
Save your TV from the digital graveyard
Published on Tuesday 27th September 2011
The recent digital switchover has signalled the end of the road for many old televisions.
Queen’s Volunteer Award
Published on Wednesday 21st September 2011
Last chance for Queen’s Volunteer Award nominations for 2012 from the West Midlands region
Digital champions wanted
Published on Wednesday 14th September 2011
Race Online 2012 is seeking to recruit Digital Champions to support some of the nine million adults in the UK who’ve never used the internet.
Community funded project nominated for award
Published on Wednesday 7th September 2011
A restoration project in Polesworth, which received early funding from Warwickshire County Council to get the project off the ground, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Don't miss the TV digital switchover
Published on Monday 5th September 2011
Older and disabled TV viewers are being reminded that they can get help in making the digital switchover as Warwickshire prepares to wave farewell to analogue TV.
BOB's on film
Published on Thursday 25th August 2011
A short film about BOB our Branching Out Bus, that takes services from multiple agencies to the more remote areas in North Warwickshire, is now available to watch on YouTube.
Residents take road safety into their own hands
Published on Thursday 18th August 2011
A new SpeedAware scheme from the county council helps local Warwickshire communities to make their roads safer with a simple smile.
Make your home as safe as houses
Published on Monday 15th August 2011
Making sure an empty house is secure isn’t always at the top of people’s holiday priority lists but the county council has some easy tips to help residents to do this.
Funding available for community groups
Published on Wednesday 10th August 2011
Warwickshire's Area Committee invites bids for funding
Building The Big Society
Published on Tuesday 9th August 2011
Grants available for community projects
Views needed on reporting sexual assault
Published on Tuesday 9th August 2011
Supporting victims of sexual assault
Computer giveaway in Warwickshire
Published on Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Free computers are on offer to community and voluntary organisations in Warwickshire.
Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance asks local people to remain vigilant
Published on Tuesday 26th July 2011
Local life savers Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) are calling on local supporters to remain vigilant as a misleading clothing bag collection company is operating in the area.
Love Parks event at Abbey Green, Polesworth
Published on Friday 22nd July 2011
Free Family Fun Day at Polesworth
Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day 2011
Published on Tuesday 21st June 2011
Mayor of North Warwickshire holds ceremony at Council offices
Money Available for Voluntary Groups
Published on Tuesday 7th June 2011
During her term as Mayor, Councillor Kath Johnston held various fundraising events to raise money for her Charity Account and she's now inviting applications from local voluntary groups.
When the Mayor met the MBE...
Published on Wednesday 11th May 2011
Mrs Elizabeth Hollins of Hartshill visits the Mayor's parlour
Enjoy the FA cup final responsibly
Published on Wednesday 11th May 2011
Getting together with friends to have a few beers and watch the football may seem like a good way to spend the weekend...
More poems for the Polesworth Poets Trail
Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011
Poets Trail heads for Pooley Park
Resident urged to beware of fire hazards
Published on Friday 6th May 2011
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue advice
Middleton Hall opens for Easter
Published on Monday 18th April 2011
North Warwickshire attractions opens this weekend
Coleshill cyclists fundraise for hospice
Published on Thursday 14th April 2011
St Giles Hospice to benefit from fundraising
Warwickshire Police video tackles alcohol related violence
Published on Monday 28th March 2011
A Warwickshire Police video posted on YouTube has been launched targeting alcohol related violence in the county.
£80,000 grant to support community projects
Published on Friday 4th February 2011
Borough and County Council give funding to the four Area Forums
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