Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Geoff Wilding
The George Eliot Hospital is all set to launch a new text reminder system aimed at cutting the amount of missed outpatient appointments at the hospital.
A trial of the service will begin on Monday (2 November) for patients attending appointments for a few selected specialties. If successful, the scheme will be rolled out to all [...]
Community, Health, Nuneaton
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Monday, May 7th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Three men were injured in an accident at Pinwall. A milk float and a BMW were in a collision on the Atherstone Road and heavy damage was sustained to both vehicles.
The two men in the milk float received wrist and arm injuries. The driver of the BMW was trapped in his vehicle for over an [...]
News, Pinwall
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Sunday, May 6th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
The ancient tradition of selling grazing rights in and around the Parishes of Ratcliffe Culey and Witherley, dating back to the 18th century was carried out at The Gate Inn in Ratcliffe Culey on the 18th of April.
A large audience attended this famous annual event where a free buffet and entertainment was provided by Witherley [...]
Community, Ratcliffe Culey, Witherley
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Friday, May 4th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
North Warwickshire goes Blue
For the first time since it’s creation in 1974 the electors returned a Tory majority in North Warwickshire Borough . The Conservative party now have a working majority of 7 councillors.
Their victory came mostly at the cost of the Lib Dems who were wiped out with all three of their councillors [...]
Atherstone, News, North Warwickshire, Politics
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Staff and visitors were evacuated from NWBC offices on Friday, April the 13th after an E-mail bomb threat .
Police confirmed that the message had been received at 9.15am and they then cordoned off the area to allow a full search of the building.
Speaking to The Recorder, Council Spokesperson Karen Barrow, said,
“We received an email this [...]
Atherstone, News, North Warwickshire, North Warwickshire Borough Council
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Saturday, March 10th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Chris Green, owner of Bates The Butchers in Atherstone is celebrating an important industry award.
His own home cured bacon has been recognized for it’s excellence with a gold award presented by The British Pig Executive.
Chris beat off all comers from The East Midlands to win the coveted award in February at Peterborough.
“This is what locally [...]
Atherstone, Business, News