NWR Online Local News 23rd March 2010
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by David Wilding
The latest local news headlines and interviews from North Warwickshire Radio, presented by Geoff Wilding, March 23rd 2010.
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“Book Town Dead” Says trader but others disagree
Friday, November 30th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Despite one local book trader describing the Book town concept in Atherstone as ‘dead’, October 2007 saw representatives from the Borough exchanging greetings with the people of Becherel as part of a fact-finding visit to find out more about this well established booktown in France.
Peter Playdon of Throckmortons bookshop in The Market Square made his [...]
Local Rock and Pop School support National Music Manifesto initiative
Thursday, November 29th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Franchisee Dave Carter of the Atherstone branch of Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools is proud to be a signatory to a new government initiative which aims to promote opportunities in music for young people.
At the heart of the initiative is the desire to give every child the chance to experience the power of music, thereby [...]
Mayor’s fundraising to benefit North Warwickshire charities
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
A successful fundraising year for a former North Warwickshire Mayor has meant that extra cash is available for local charities.
Adrian Edgington, Mayor of North Warwickshire for 2006/7 raised a record breaking £12,272 during his Mayoral year. The Mayor’s two charities, which were Childline and Young Carers, have already received their allocations of £3,865 and £4,200. [...]
Grendon Library and others attacked by Vandals
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
VANDALS have smashed windows and damaged paving slabs at three libraries in North Warwickshire, causing thousands of pounds of damage.
Grendon library in Little Brum, Grendon, a handrail was damaged and the slabs beneath also damaged Bedworth Heath library in Heath Road, Bedworth, was closed after seven large double windows were damaged on the Smarts [...]
Walter Leaves his Mark on Trail
Monday, November 26th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Walkers will be able to see Mr. Walter Treadwell’s work of art carved in stone as they visit a new heritage trail linking the 12 parishes of North Warwickshire.
Mr Treadwell, aged 64, who lives in Whitehall Close, Hartshill, near Nuneaton, has designed one of a series of stone markers for the picturesque 25-mile route. His [...]
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