Coal crisis in the Midlands
Not long ago it would seem unthinkable...the Midlands running out of coal. But that's exactly what's happening.
'Cursed' doll goes under the hammer in horror auction
A tube that almost killed a sword swallower and a 'cursed' ventriloquist's doll go under the hammer in a bizarre Leamington Spa auction.
Jury reaches verdict in plane crash inquiry
The jury has reached its verdicts in the case of five people who died in a crash between two planes over Warwickshire four years ago.
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VIDEO: View from powerful steam train
by Keith WilkinsonHave you ever wondered what it's like to travel at high speed in the cab of a powerful steam locomotive?
Very few get the chance to ride at up to 75 miles an hour on the mainline.
Our transport correspondent Keith Wilkinson is one of those lucky few and he filmed from the cab of a GWR Castle class locomotive, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, as it roared between Leamington Spa and Didcot.
Here are the dramatic video pictures from the footplate.
Coal crisis in the Midlands
by Keith Wilkinson
Not long ago it would seem unthinkable...the Midlands running out of coal. But that's exactly what's happening.
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'Cursed' doll goes under the hammer in horror auction
A tube that almost killed a sword swallower and a 'cursed' ventriloquist's doll go under the hammer in a bizarre Leamington Spa auction.
Read the full storyWhat kit is needed to run across the desert?
A man from Leamington Spa is about to embark on a gruelling run, where he'll complete 156 miles in five day across the Sahara Desert.
Andy Heath, 57, begins the Marathon de Sables this weekend.
He explained to ITV News Central what kit is required when taking on such an audacious challenge.
Leamington Spa runner begins gruelling Sahara Desert marathon
A man from Leamington Spa is about to embark on a gruelling run, which is described as the toughest footrace on earth.
Andy Heath, 57, will begin the 156-mile Marathon de Sables across the Sahara Desert this weekend.
He says it's difficult trying to prepare for the run without causing an injury.
AGA release book on its history
by Mark GoughAga cookers have brought out a new book on its history and it is a tale of World War two spies, the TV show Mad Men and Air Force one.
The boss of Aga in the 1930s, Walter Wren, was recruited to a British secret intelligence unit tasked with trying to sway public opinion in America in support of joining the Second World War.
His top ad man, David Ogilvy, was also recruited to the same espionage unit and spent his spying career in the States.
He remained and ran the ad agency, Ogilvy and Mather with his brother Francis.
David Ogilvy became known as the King of Madison Avenue and he was the inspiration for the recent hit TV show, Mad Men.
Other ex Aga designers went on to design the Shell logo, the London red bus and the livery of Air Force One.
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AGA chief executive on profit increase
– William McGrath, Chief Executive2012 was a year which required the most determined efforts to achieve profit growth. While a market upturn in the near future is unlikely our prospects are good. We have heritage brands with contemporary relevance which creates tremendous opportunities in both established and new markets for us. _
AGA cookers: 'North America sales showing encouraging progress'
AGA Rangemasters says last year's profit increase is due to strong sales in North America.
The Leamington Spa company says their Fired Earth tiles and Marvel refrigerators in the continent have shown 'encouraging progress.'
AGA announce 6.6% profit increase
AGA Rangemasters has announced a profit increase of 6.6% for 2012 compared to the previous year.
The Leamington Spa based oven manufacturer posted profits of £6.5m compared to £6.1m in 2011.
Starlings get creative in Leamington Spa
On ITV News Central we've recently broadcast a couple of pieces of viewer footage showing starlings gathering in formation at dusk in Leamington Spa.
One of the viewers was Dave Atkinson, and his friend has sent us this photograph today.
It looks like perhaps Dave's friend has been busy on his computer.
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