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Rugby remembers the New Cross fire
Published on Thursday, 26th January 2023FAMILY, friends and survivors of the New Cross fire gathered at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday to remember the victims and issue a rallying call for racial justice.
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Family and friends reclaim the story of the New Cross fire
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2022A 16TH birthday party which ended in tragedy and, four decades on, remains a focal point of the fight for racial justice in Britain has inspired a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
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A warm welcome awaits at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Thursday, 1st December 2022RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum launches a winter warm hub later this month.
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Council sets out strategy to reach 'net zero' by 2030
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022RUGBY Borough Council has launched a Climate Change Strategy setting out ambitious plans to reach 'net zero'.
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Rugby's blossoming Ukrainian community put creativity on display
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2022WORKS of art created by Ukrainian refugees have gone on display at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby
Published on Monday, 31st October 2022THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 13 November.
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Statement from the Mayor of Rugby and Rugby Borough Council Group Leaders
Published on Friday, 9th September 2022“It is with great sadness we have learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II.
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The Queen's Baton Relay comes to Rugby
Published on Friday, 22nd July 2022RUGBY welcomed the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay during a Festival of Sport at Caldecott Park.
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Rugby ready to welcome the Queen's Baton Relay
Published on Wednesday, 13th July 2022A FESTIVAL of Sport takes place in Caldecott Park next week to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay to Rugby.
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Primary school children help Rugby Art Gallery and Museum celebrate Platinum Jubilee
Published on Thursday, 19th May 2022HUNDREDS of primary school pupils have contributed to a unique art project to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Rugby as full England route revealed
Published on Wednesday, 11th May 2022The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Rugby during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
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Council invites communities to come together for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2022COMMUNITIES have been encouraged to enjoy a Big Jubilee Lunch during the borough's celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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Centenary commemoration for war memorial gates
Published on Friday, 11th March 2022CIVIC leaders will mark one hundred years since Rugby’s war memorial gates were dedicated this weekend.
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Primary schools on the ball for Platinum Jubilee
Published on Friday, 4th February 2022PRIMARY school pupils can contribute to a unique art project to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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Get your skates on this Christmas at Caldecott Park
Published on Monday, 6th December 2021A FREE ice rink opens in Caldecott Park later this month.
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Town centre welcomes The Snowman and The Snowdog BRICKLIVE trail
Published on Wednesday, 24th November 2021THE magical story of The Snowman and The Snowdog comes to Rugby town centre this Christmas.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby
Published on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 14 November.
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Council shines a light for World Polio Day
Published on Friday, 22nd October 2021RUGBY Borough Council lights up the Town Hall in purple on Sunday to mark World Polio Day.
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Town Hall lights up to mark World Mitochondrial Disease Week
Published on Thursday, 23rd September 2021RUGBY Borough Council shines a green light at the Town Hall on Saturday to support World Mitochondrial Disease Week.
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Updated Statement: Home Office
Published on Thursday, 29th July 2021The Home Office has notified Rugby Borough Council that from today (29 July) asylum seekers are to be housed in Rugby while their status as refugees is assessed.
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Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup yarn-bombed for Dementia Action Week
Published on Wednesday, 19th May 2021RUGBY'S iconic Webb Ellis Cup has been yarn-bombed with forget-me-nots to mark Dementia Action Week.
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Rugby Lotto celebrates first jackpot win
Published on Thursday, 28th January 2021A RUGBY Lions Minis and Juniors supporter has become the first player to scoop the £25,000 Rugby Lotto jackpot.
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Council unveils design for new town centre Changing Places facility
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020RUGBY Borough Council has confirmed plans to open a new Changing Places toilet next year in the town centre.
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Redding Collection inspires Black History Month workshop at Brooke School
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020PUPILS at Brooke School explored the town's historic Redding Collection during a workshop to mark Black History Month.
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Mayor calls on Rugby to mark Remembrance Sunday at home
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020THE Mayor of Rugby has called on residents to mark Remembrance Sunday safely at home after the town's traditional service was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thousands log-on for Rugby Live
Published on Wednesday, 19th August 2020RUGBY'S first online festival celebrating the best of the borough's music, arts and heritage attracted nearly 15,000 viewers.
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Rugby's ready to go live
Published on Monday, 27th July 2020RUGBY Live, a free online festival celebrating music, art and heritage, takes place this weekend.
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Community hub closes following change to Government shielding guidelines
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020RUGBY'S community shielding hub has closed following the relaxation of Government guidance to vulnerable residents.
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New accessible changing facility for Rugby town centre
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020A new accessible changing and toilet facility for adults with disabilities has been recommended for installation in the Rugby Central shopping centre.
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Rugby Borough Council commemorates 25th anniversary of Srebrenica
Published on Monday, 6th July 2020RUGBY Borough Council marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide of the Bosnian War with a minute's silence before tonight's (Monday) meeting of the cabinet.
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Cultural hub of Rugby celebrates 20th anniversary with free online festival
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum stages a free online festival next month to mark its 20th anniversary.
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Council hands back Rugby Foodbank operation to Hope4
Published on Monday, 29th June 2020RUGBY Borough Council has handed back the operation of Rugby Foodbank to Hope4.
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Rugby remembers on the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020THE nation comes together next week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, when the guns finally fell silent and the curtain came down on the conflict in Europe.
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Rugby Lotto celebrates a year of supporting good causes
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020RUGBY Lotto has raised more than £30,000 for charities and community causes during its first year.
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Rainbow flag flies at the Town Hall for LGBT+ History Month
Published on Monday, 3rd February 2020THE rainbow flag was raised at the Town Hall on Saturday (1 February) to celebrate the start of LGBT+ History Month.
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Stand Together for Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Monday, 27th January 2020Rugby Borough Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with an illuminated “Stand Together” banner displayed in the window of Rugby Town Hall.
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Town Hall turns purple for cancer awareness
Published on Thursday, 21st November 2019Rugby Borough Council lights up its offices in purple this evening (Thursday) in support of World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 10 November.
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Our Rugby, Our Future celebrates the borough's community and voluntary organisations
Published on Thursday, 24th October 2019A CELEBRATION of Rugby's community and voluntary organisations takes place next month at the Benn Hall.
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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service training exercise - Rugby
Published on Thursday, 5th September 2019WARWICKSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) carry out a training exercise at Biart Place in Rugby tomorrow (Friday 6 September).
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Rugby's ready to kick-off World Cup celebrations
Published on Monday, 2nd September 2019JAPANESE culture takes centre stage in the birthplace of the game when Rugby kicks-off its World Cup celebrations.
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Rugby Lotto tickets on sale in aid of local good causes
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019Tickets go on sale today for the Rugby Lotto, with the first draw taking place at 8pm on Saturday 4 May.
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Rugby-based good causes can benefit from new Rugby Lotto
Published on Wednesday, 30th January 2019RUGBY Borough Council is inviting community groups, sports clubs, charities and other local good causes to sign up to receive the proceeds of a new local lottery.
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Council launches consultations on Public Spaces Protection Orders
Published on Monday, 26th November 2018CONSULTATIONS have been launched on plans to introduce Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to help combat anti-social behaviour in the borough.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby
Published on Friday, 2nd November 2018THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 11 November.
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Maia Cafe celebrates official opening at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Wednesday, 18th July 2018ITALIAN classics and the best of British rub shoulders on the menu at Maia Cafe, the new eatery at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
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Rugby Art Gallery and Museum remembers Srebrenica
Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2018THE Srebrenica genocide of the Bosnian War was commemorated at a special event at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
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Get Christmas all wrapped up for Rugby Foodbank
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2017A CHRISTMAS wrapping service launches at Rugby Visitor Centre this weekend to raise cash for the town's food bank.
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Friends' funding supports The Good Times at St Cross
Published on Monday, 11th September 2017A GROUND-BREAKING project to improve the wellbeing of patients with dementia at Rugby's Hospital of St Cross has been expanded thanks to a £1,100 grant.
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Consultation on new Brownsover community space
Published on Thursday, 20th April 2017A PUBLIC consultation event takes place next week to discuss plans for a new community space in Brownsover.
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Sculpture commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Monday, 30th January 2017A SCULPTURE was unveiled in Caldecott Park to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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New marketing brand for Rugby town centre
Published on Friday, 18th November 2016RUGBY Borough Council and Rugby First have launched a new marketing brand to promote Rugby town centre, in another milestone in the borough council's town centre action plan.
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Rat Pack bring festive swing to the BENN Hall
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2016THE Rat Pack at Christmas promises to deliver the magic of Las Vegas to the BENN Hall later this month.
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Community, voluntary and public sectors come together for Our Rugby, Our Future
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2016RESIDENTS can find out about the wide range of services delivered in Rugby by the community, voluntary and public sectors at a free drop-in event next week.
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Take a trip to the top of the tower during Heritage Open Days
Published on Thursday, 25th August 2016GUIDED tours of the CEMEX Rugby Cement Plant take place next month during Rugby's Heritage Open Days celebration.
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Mayor joins primary school pupils to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2016THE Mayor of Rugby joined primary school children at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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New exhibition explores the Japanese culture of cute
Published on Thursday, 21st January 2016A NEW exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum explores the Japanese culture of kawaii.
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Have your say on Rugby's future
Published on Tuesday, 3rd November 2015RESIDENTS can join the conversation on Rugby's future at a free drop-in event next week.
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Battle of Britain hero joins Rugby's VJ Day commemoration
Published on Wednesday, 12th August 2015A RUGBY man who fought in the Battle of Britain joins dignitaries at a special service to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
