News in Atherstone

The first female chief constable in Warwickshire Police's 164-year history has said she feels 'honoured and privileged' after her appointment was confirmed on Friday.

Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Debbie Tedds will replace Chief Constable Martin Jelley when he retires at the end of June.

The Co-op is today launching its Summer Food Bank Appeal as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be felt.

The campaign will run until September, and will support Ediblelinks in Warwickshire.

Thieves used explosives to 'destroy' and stole the contents of an ATM in Atherstone this morning.

Police responded to reports of an explosion at 1.38am this morning.

Atherstone's MP, Craig Tracey, has welcomed plans that could see Bedworth officially recognised in the title of its parliamentary constituency.

The MP for North Warwickshire has said he is 'delighted' that his constituency could be called Bedworth and North Warwickshire if plans are approved.

Planned changed to constituency boundaries could see the name of Atherstone's constituency officially changed.

Whilst little geographical changes will take place, the constituency could change name from 'North Warwickshire' to 'Bedworth and North Warwickshire.'

A new Chief Fire Officer has been appointed for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Ben Brook has been appointed to replace the current Chief Fire Officer, Kieran Amos who is retiring in September.

Voluntary organisations in Atherstone have been urged to find out how they can receive royal recognition for the work they do.

Civic and business leaders in the city and the county are holding an event at Coombe Abbey on Thursday, June 24, to speak to voluntary groups about how they can be put forward to win the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - QAVC.

Warwickshire Police could be set to have its first female Chief Constable, as Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has announced that Debbie Tedds is his preferred candidate to fill the position.

Subject to the approval of Warwickshire's Police and Crime Panel, she will succeed current Chief Constable Martin Jelley QPM when he retires at the end of June, to become the first female head of the force in its 164-year history.

Residents are being encouraged to be one of 13,000 volunteers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Applications for the 'Commonwealth Collective' open today (Tuesday 1 June) as part of Volunteers' Week.

Students and teachers in Atherstone are being urged to keep up twice weekly Covid-19 testing to reduce the risks of disruption to exams and the end of the academic year.

It's recommended that young people attending secondary school or college take a lateral flow test (LFT) at home every 3-4 days. The tests identify young people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious.