National News

Rugby World Cup 2015 in our town

You cannot have helped but notice that the Rugby World Cup 2015 competition is about to start. Across the town street banners, lamppost banners and temporary flagpoles are visible and toblerone shaped information boards have been erected near the William Webb Ellis statue. Our town of Rugby has been awarded the unique 'Proud Home' designation which makes it equivalent to the eleven host cities where matches will be played and recognises Rugby as the birthplace of the game.

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6 Sep 2015
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Flooding at Brockton Bridge

Heather says " Many thanks to Tony Wootton for the postcard of Brockton Bridge circa 1914 showing both arches clear of vegetation and silt with water running underneath the two.

5 Sep 2015
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SPEEDING CAMPAIGN GATHERS PACE

After a series of successful speed enforcement sessions police are now looking at having camera vans enforcing the speed limit in Chirbury, Marton, Brockton and Worthen.

5 Sep 2015
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2018 Year of Cultural Heritage and Tourism

Councillor Doreen Huddart has called upon Newcastle City Council to capitalise on the opportunities that the 2018 European Year of Culture, Heritage and Tourism could bring to the City and Region.

5 Sep 2015
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