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New year, new career. Meet firefighter Sam O’Malley

“If you really want to be a firefighter, just be ambitious and passionate about the career and go for it! It’s very rewarding and I could not ask for a better career.”

Warwickshire residents urged to take care amid widespread flooding

Following heavy rainfall overnight there is widespread flooding across the county impacting Warwickshire communities.

Warwickshire Firefighters and Foster Carers recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2025

Warwickshire Firefighters Rachel Streeting and Claire Wooldridge and foster carers Safeena Mohammed and Kasim Sharifi are among eleven extraordinary Warwickshire people recognised in...

Warwickshire welcomes new Safe Accommodation Strategy for victim-survivors of Domestic Abuse

In line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Warwickshire County Council and its partners has launched its Safe Accommodation Strategy.

Parents have less than two weeks to apply for their child’s 2025 Reception or Junior School place

Parents and carers who have children who are due to start in Reception or move to a Junior School in September 2025 have only till Wednesday 15 January to apply for their school place.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service helping patients to return home safely from hospital

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) is helping hospital patients return home safely with their Hospital to Home service.

Help is available for those who are struggling this Christmas

Warwickshire County Council is reminding residents of the mental health and loneliness support available to those in need over the festive period.

Warwickshire County Council reflects on a successful 2024 and thanks the community for their support!

As 2024 draws to a close, Councillor Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, reflects on a year of progress, partnership, and dedication to the people of Warwickshire.

Energy bill support available this winter

The Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme is distributing funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund to support people who may be struggling with energy bills this winter.

Ending the year with a fire safety bang

One common cause of incidents around New Years Eve is the use of fireworks and sparklers at home. However, WFRS is asking Warwickshire residents to minimise the risk of injury...