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Explore the creative minds behind iconic stars of comics and the silver screen

Published on Monday, 5th June 2023 in Sport and leisure news

TREASURES from the Aardman Animations' archive and rare comic books from the 1960s feature in a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Rugby Collection acquires Remfry watercolour
Published on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 in Sport and leisure news
A PAINTING by acclaimed artist David Remfry has been acquired for the Rugby Collection of modern and contemporary art.
Council secures £1 million Government grant to help tackle fuel poverty
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 in Council Housing news
RUGBY Borough Council has been awarded a £1 million Government grant to improve the energy efficiency of more than 100 council homes.
Cllr Maggie O'Rourke appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Councillors and the Mayor news
COUNCILLOR Maggie O'Rourke has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
Newsbite: New Leader and Cabinet for Rugby Borough Council
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2023 in The council news
COUNCILLOR Derek Poole, Leader of the Conservative Group, has been elected Leader of Rugby Borough Council. Cllr Poole was elected at the Annual Council meeting held on Thursday (18 May).
Waste crews: Please leave room for our trucks
Published on Monday, 15th May 2023 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
WASTE collection crews in Rugby have asked residents to park carefully, after a rise in the number of bins missed as a result of limited access.
Rugby Lotto celebrates four years of supporting good causes
Published on Wednesday, 10th May 2023 in Your community news
RUGBY Lotto has now raised more than £132,000 for charities and community causes since its launch.
Anchors aweigh for ocean adventure at a Night At Your Museum
Published on Tuesday, 9th May 2023 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum sets sail on the high seas later this month for a Night At Your Museum.
Clock Tower to light up for coronation celebrations
Published on Wednesday, 3rd May 2023 in Your community news
RUGBY’S historic clock tower is to be a focus for Rugby’s coronation celebrations once again this weekend, with a modern take on a historic theme.
You must bring your photo ID on election day
Published on Thursday, 27th April 2023 in Elections and voting news
RESIDENTS of the borough of Rugby must remember their original photo ID document in order to vote at a polling station on Thursday 4 May.
Strictly stars bring the Magic of Dance to the BENN Hall
Published on Wednesday, 26th April 2023 in Sport and leisure news
STARS from Strictly Come Dancing waltz into Rugby this September for a night of ballroom at the BENN Hall.
Get your skips to route A46
Published on Wednesday, 26th April 2023 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
CREWS from Rugby Borough Council worked through the night to clear tonnes of rubbish discarded by motorists on the A46.
Rugby's ready to celebrate the King's coronation
Published on Friday, 21st April 2023 in Your community news
A NEW piece of public art has been unveiled to mark the start of Rugby's celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III.
Technical issue impacts council Direct Debit payments
Published on Wednesday, 19th April 2023 in The council news
A TECHNICAL issue has resulted in a failure to request a number of Direct Debit payments from customer accounts today (Wednesday 19 April).
A royal exhibition fit for a King
Published on Thursday, 13th April 2023 in Sport and leisure news
A NEW exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum looks back at the borough's celebrations of coronations past.
Local elections - Statements of Persons Nominated
Published on Wednesday, 5th April 2023 in Elections and voting news
THE Statements of Persons Nominated to stand in the Rugby Borough Council and parish council elections on Thursday 4 May have been published.
Sporting success rewarded at Rugby Sports Awards ceremony
Published on Wednesday, 5th April 2023 in Sport and leisure news
A GLITTERING ceremony held last week at the BENN Hall saw the Rugby Sports Awards with the GLL Sports Foundation presented to 73 Rugby athletes.
Who let the dogs out at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum?
Published on Thursday, 30th March 2023 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum has a packed programme of canine-inspired creative fun for the school Easter holidays.
Take a guided tour of The Rugby Town
Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2023 in Sport and leisure news
FREE guided tours of the town centre start next week, giving visitors and residents the chance to discover fascinating facts about Rugby's history.
You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station
Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2023 in Elections and voting news
A REMINDER has been delivered to every registered voter in the borough ahead of the introduction of voter identification at the May elections.
Remfry in conversation at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Friday, 24th March 2023 in Sport and leisure news
ACCLAIMED contemporary painter and curator David Remfry visits Rugby Art Gallery and Museum next week to talk about his work.
Proud home welcomes new public art for rugby's bicentenary
Published on Thursday, 16th March 2023 in Your community news
A NEW piece of public art celebrating Rugby's status as the birthplace of the game looks set to be unveiled next week.
Council invites communities to come together to celebrate King's coronation
Published on Thursday, 9th March 2023 in Your community news
COMMUNITIES across the borough have the chance to come together in May to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Empty property focus in National Empty Homes Week
Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2023 in Private Sector Housing news
Residents are being asked to tell the council about empty homes during National Empty Homes Week.
Mayor of Rugby welcomes Ukrainian families to the Town Hall
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby welcomed Ukrainian families to the Town Hall on Saturday following a service of remembrance and hope to mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Statement: LGBT History Month
Published on Saturday, 18th February 2023 in The council news
All at Rugby Borough Council are shocked to hear the news of the murder of Brianna Ghey.
£5million boost for town centre regeneration
Published on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 in The council news
Rugby town centre’s regeneration strategy is to get a £5million boost, after increased certainty in funding allowed the sum to be released for spending.
Nominations open for Rugby Sports Awards 2022
Published on Monday, 13th February 2023 in Sport and leisure news
Nominations for the Rugby Borough Council Sports Awards 2022, with the GLL Sport Foundation, are now open.
Don't let a bad meal spoil your Valentine's day
Published on Thursday, 9th February 2023 in Food safety news
Rugby Borough Council is suggesting residents check restaurant food hygiene ratings before booking tables this Valentine’s day to avoid food-related dating disasters.
Council to adopt climate and sustainability planning guidance
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2023 in Planning strategy news
RUGBY Borough Council is to provide new guidance to developers around climate change and sustainable design and construction.