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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

17^th Apr, 2023

LOOK: Tasty treats tempt thousands to town centre

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2023

Tasty treats in store at Rugby’s first Spring Food and Drink Festival

NEWS 22^nd Nov, 2022

Residents invited to join festive lantern parade

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2022

Local band bringing festive funk to Christmas lights switch-on this weekend

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2022

Team behind town centre's CCTV achieve mark of excellence

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2022

Date set for Rugby's Christmas lights switch-on celebrations

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

26^th Sep, 2022

LOOK: Food Festival makes triumphant return to Rugby

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

19^th Aug, 2022

LOOK: Life's a beach in Rugby town centre

NEWS 16^th Aug, 2022

Food festival back on the menu

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2022

Artist-musician to fill shopping centre with song as colourful public piano unveiled

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2022

Artist's piano project to strike a chord with shoppers

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

23^rd May, 2022

Roar returns to Rugby as Bikefest brings thousands to town centre

NEWS 12^th May, 2022

Colourful canopy of umbrellas installed in Rugby town centre

NEWS 10^th May, 2022

Rockers and riders to entertain crowds at this year's Bikefest

NEWS 3^rd May, 2022

Bikefest returns to traditional spring slot after two years of pandemic disruption

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2022

Town centre spring clean prompts plea to keep Rugby tidy

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Rugby's new reusable products a 'small step' towards sustainability

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2022

Eco-friendly bags and cups to launch in Rugby on Global Recycling Day

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2022

Money-saving programme on offer to town centre businesses

NEWS 16^th Nov, 2021

'Heroic' town centre ranger praised for saving man's life

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2021

Emergency service heroes to be guests of honour at Rugby Christmas lights switch-on

27^th Sep, 2021

LOOK: Bikefest brings crowds roaring back to Rugby town centre

NEWS 19^th Sep, 2021

Stage set for BikeFest's return next weekend

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2021

Wall of Death to take centre stage at Rugby Bikefest

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2021

Rugby retailers to take centre stage for Independents' Day

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2021

Bikefest to come roaring back in September

NEWS 9^th Apr, 2021

Town centre management company voted in for another five-year term

NEWS 10^th Dec, 2020

Hospitality businesses in Rugby urged to prepare for relaxation of Covid restrictions

NEWS 25^th Sep, 2020

Christmas lights switch-on event cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Town centre one-way traffic plan revealed; councillors slam lack of public consultation

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2015

Rugby First has 'hub' vision for town after winning third term