We are almost a third of the way through the year - believe it or not!

So Warwick Nub News is taking a look back, to highlight some of the stories you may have missed.

Here are the most read Macclesfield news stories so far, for 2024.

5. Huge number of objections for plans to 'ruin' village with 35 new homes

Right on the edge of Warwick, plans to build 35 houses in Barford have caused a stir.

Nearly 50 people have objected to plans from Kendrick Homes, which one local said would "ruin" the village.

The developer described the scheme as a "logical infill" for the village with a mixture of one to five bedroom homes.

But locals have not been so positive, with questions raised over parking, the need for more houses and overdevelopment.

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4. Opening date confirmed for new Hotel Chocolat 'concept store' in South Warwickshire

Not quite a Warwick story, but locals were really eager to find out more about the new shop and café opening at the Maybird Shopping Centre.

Hotel Chocolat's new South Warwickshire store is actually now open and features a Velvetiser Café, serving iconic Velvetised drinking chocolate and other hot drinks.

Guests can select from thousands of combinations to personalize their drink including 18 flavours served hot, over ice or as a Choc Shake with dairy milk or a plant-based alternative, plus a variety of toppings.

This as well as the shop stocking Hotel Chocolat's full range of boutique chocolates.

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3. 'Evil' Warwick man pleads guilty to raping Leamington woman while she was walking home from work

Appearing at Warwick Crown Court in Friday Luke Kyberd pleaded guilty to rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, robbery, and intentional strangulation.

On the evening of 3 January the 29-year-old approached a woman as she was walking through a park near Queensway.

He punched her four times to the head and tried to strangle her before continuing to sexually assault her. 

During the attack the offender demanded the victim's phone.

The victim – a woman in her 20s – eventually managed to escape and ran to a nearby restaurant to raise the alarm.

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2. Police investigate suspected brothel in Warwick

Our second best-read story of 2024 also includes Warwickshire Police.

In March the force revealed it had attended a suspected brothel in Warwick.

The visit to the property on Emscote Road is part of an ongoing investigation in response to concerns raised by the local community.

A woman was detained at the scene for immigration offences.

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1. Bounty of £10,000 for each of three men wanted 'urgently' over Ben Daly's murder

A fresh appeal has been launched following the murder of Ben Daly in Leamington Spa last year.

Crimestoppers is offering £10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of three men wanted in connection with the shooting at around 3am on Thursday August 10. 

Warwickshire Police has already made a number of arrests, after Mr Daly was found with a gunshot wound on Ranelagh Terrace.

Now Crimestoppers is asking for the public to help trace Kevin Vucini (aged 25), Brigen Carrica 'Qarrica' (aged 21) and Rrezon Cengu (aged 22).

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