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Prizes for talented young writer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:12 GMT

Talented Tom Hodgkinson-Brooks has been presented with a trophy, certificate, £50 and pen for coming runner-up in the National Rotary Junior Young Writer competition. Rotary president Bruce Undy presented To with his prizes at St Margaret’s School in Wolston last week. Tom also received a hand-crafted pen for being a runner-up in the Rugby Advertiser competition and £50 which was his prize for winner the district competition.

Hats off to church’s fun and craft day in Newbold

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:38:44 GMT

A magical day for all ages is taking place at St Botolph’s church in Newbold today (Saturday).

Heads up for Rugby beer festival

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:03:15 GMT

Rugby will host the biggest pub in the Midlands when the town’s annual beer festival opens today (Friday).

VIDEO: Rugby MP visits Britvic apprentices at the ‘home of Tango’

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:34:37 GMT

Apprentices at Britvic on the Glebe Farm Industrial Estate received a visit from town MP Mark Pawsey on Friday.

From the Advertiser archives - June 13 edition

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:33:25 GMT

In the news 100, 50 and 25 years ago

LOOKING BACK

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:27:11 GMT

Can you help reunite this picture with its owners

Walking for Woody at Myton Hospice event

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:45:07 GMT

Family and friends took part in the annual Walk for Myton fundraising event in memory of Rugby man Tony Wood.

Rugby MP welcomed to new Gateway Court

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:33:57 GMT

Tenants living in new supported living accommodation in Rugby welcomed the MP to their new home.

VIDEO: Defibrillator donation in memory of Rugby teenager Joe Spooner

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:18:42 GMT

A defibrillator has been donated to Rugby and Northampton Athletics Club by Tracey and Stephen Spooner in memory of their son Joe, who died from a heart condition aged 15.

VIDEO: New era for Admirals Scout group

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:55:48 GMT

A Rugby Scout group now has a place to call home after years of campaigning.

A strike over a penny, an unusual church service and the future of Rugby: From the Archives, June 6 edition

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:08:52 GMT

Here’s our weekly look at stories from the Advertiser in years gone by...

Smiling in the black-and-white sunshine at Eastlands: Looking Back, June 6 edition

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:03:48 GMT

Thanks to Margaret Dunkley of St Peter’s Road for this picture of (mostly) happy faces at Eastlands Junior School in Lansdowne Place.

Bouncing baby helps charity

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:39:26 GMT

Flashworks Photography’s bouncing baby photo competiton has raised money for Beads of Courage - Be Child Cancer Aware.

Rugby fun day in the sun

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:36:10 GMT

Giant Jenga, a bouncy castle and fairground rides were among the attractions at Rugby’s first Summer Fun Day.

Wheeltapper in Railway Terrace donates over £2,000

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:47:17 GMT

The Wheeltapper pub in Railway Terrace has donated £2,053 to Warwickshire Association for the Blind thanks to generous customers.

Remembering the old boys: Looking Back, May 30 edition

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:30:38 GMT

The colour may not have aged well, but Roy Renshaw’s memory of this occasion hasn’t faded a bit.

Harry raises funds to support mum

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:14:17 GMT

Bilton Junior School pupil Harry Mills has helped raise money in support of his mother, who is fighting breast cancer.

Kind donation to Rugby charity New Directions for holidays

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:08:12 GMT

A donation from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society will help pay for six New Directions service users to have a five night holiday at Butlin’s in Skegness.

Athletes join Mayday launch in Rugby

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:22 GMT

The UK’s first ever Learning Ability Foyer for young people with learning disabilities has been launched in Rugby.

Hillmorton youngsters learn lots from mayor

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:23:55 GMT

Pupils at Hillmorton Primary School enjoyed a visit from the Mayor of Rugby.