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Tracey Watson- Artist/ Designer

I love working with bold colour, line, pattern and shape. I use these to create designs for prints, ceramic tiles, trivets, coasters, and murals.

I would be very proud to produce interior tiled murals for my hometown of Nuneaton. Possibly a shop, cafe or public building? My murals are very affordable and eye-catching.

So please get in touch via tracey@printmaker.biz

All of the window display items can be ordered via my website https://traceywatson.pb.design/tracey-watson-artist-designer

Thank you to Nuneaton BID for displaying my work

Kids are behind a new trend in shoplifting that is emerging in Nuneaton town centre.

There has been a focus on issues with shoplifting across the town, with an operation to look at a rise in crime at the Asda and B&M stores off Newtown Road.

But there are also emerging trends within the town centre itself, Inspector Ryan Walker, who heads up the county's business crime, told CoventryLive.

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A fresh peek behind the hoardings at Nuneaton's old Debenhams store shows that its transformation is in full swing.

It has now been five months since the works started at the old department store.

Eventually it will see new 63 apartments created within parts of the building as well as a mini make-over to the section of the River Anker that sits within part of the site.

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A contract for the new college campus in Nuneaton town centre has finally been signed.

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College have been locked in talks over the campus off Abbey Street. for months.

The borough council owns the building, which includes a new restaurant, and the college will rent it.

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Residents across Coventry and Nuneaton are being encouraged to give unwanted furniture a new lease of life following the transformation of the local RSPCA Coventry and District charity shop into a dedicated furniture store.

The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch shop is now accepting donations of good-quality furniture and offering free collections for suitable items from local homes in CV10, CV11, CV12, as well as Astley, Fillongley, Old Arley, New Arley and Ansley.

The service gives people a convenient way to clear furniture they no longer need, while helping another local household find affordable items and raising vital funds for animals in the branch’s care.

Suitable donations could include sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs, wardrobes, drawers and other household furniture that is clean, safe and in a saleable condition.

Anthony Dwyer, Area Retail Manager for RSPCA Coventry and District Branch, said:

“We know that getting rid of larger pieces of furniture can be difficult, particularly when people do not have access to suitable transport.

“Our free collection service makes it easier for local residents to donate items they no longer need, rather than seeing good-quality furniture go to waste.

“Every item donated and sold in the shop helps us continue caring for animals in need across Coventry, Nuneaton and the surrounding area. It is a simple donation that can make a real difference.”

The new furniture shop will also provide local residents with access to affordable, pre-loved household items at a time when many families are continuing to manage rising living costs.

By donating furniture rather than disposing of it, residents can also help reduce waste and give useful items a second life within the local community.

Collections are free but are subject to the condition and suitability of the furniture, available collection slots and the location of the property. To arrange a furniture collection, simply visit https://collections-rspca-coventrydistrict.co.uk/

These paper mache’ vessels have been created by Escape Arts P1C group, (short for Platform 1 Crafts) owing to the fact that we meet on platform one at the Station Gallery at Nuneaton train station. 

Every Thursday 2.00 till 4.00

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These vessels were created by working together with talented visiting artist Jennifer Frearson. We first created a basic shape using thin cardboard and masking tape, then slowly built up layers using first newspaper, then white paper and finally using our own ideas to create the final design using tissue paper and paint. 

The group enjoyed the process and found it very therapeutic to take their time over each creation. 

Next we are moving on to 3D portraits in paper mache of our own faces and later trying ‘fantasy and fantastical birds’. 

The group are open to new members. If interested email Corinnedavies@escapearts.org.uk

The Nuneaton Arts Emerging Artist Network is a group of 18–30-year-olds who meet fortnightly at The Abbey Theatre to co-produce events which provide platforms for creatives to share their work. They are also individual artists from across the creative disciplines themselves:

The group (Aaron Maynard-Corcoran, Alex Webster, Caitlin Jenkins, Olé Sanghera, Oliver Tizick, Rae Wright, Swellen D'Souza, and Violet Hills) have been meeting since September 2025. Their first project was for the annual Hope Festival at The Abbey Theatre in February.

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Now, they invite you to join them for two exciting events in July:

Rough Cut

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 5:00pm

Rough Cut is a film screening night at The Abbey Theatre. It will be an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their short films, audiences to experience them, and all to network and learn more about the screen industry opportunities Nuneaton and the wider region.

Rhianna Morris @rhianna_georgia, award-winning-midlands Actor, Producer, Director, Scriptwriter & Creative Director of Zion Studios @zion_studios_ and CEO of Film Flicks Collective @filmflickscollective will share her work, journey and top tips.

Are you a filmmaker at any stage of your career? Submit your work to us!

Rough Cut is partially funded by Hinkley & Rugby Building Society

Stage Fright

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 5:00pm

Stage Fright is a brand-new work-in-progress night at The Abbey Theatre. It provides a space for emerging creatives to share extracts of new work in a supportive environment. Are you a writer, poet or musician, if so, click this link to book your slot to share your work.

Find out more and book tickets:

For Rough Cut: https://www.abbeytheatre.co.uk/shows/roughcut

For Stage Fright: https://www.abbeytheatre.co.uk/shows/stagefright

If you are 18-30 and would like to join the Nuneaton Arts Emerging Artist Network, please email: Kim Hackleman-Outreach and Development Officer at kim@abbeytheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Caitlin Jenkins

Restoration works will take place at venue that holds almost 300 years of Nuneaton's history

Cllr Bhim Saru, who was the borough's first ever Gurkha Mayor, chose to use his year in office to help the Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre.

Part of the stonework on the building is crumbling and urgent works are needed at the centre, which preserves the town's history, dating back almost 300 years.

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Signs for a new eatery have emerged at a former well-known Nuneaton town centre shop.

The corner frontage of what was Nuneaton Toolbox now has a new black and white facia with a sign that reads 'Alanya Restaurant'.

Last year locals mourned the loss of the much-loved 'treasure trove' Tool Box shop in Coventry Street after it closed suddenly.

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At Nuneaton BID we have been lucky enough to work with Ann on 2 other art projects in the local community. This window display is on more of a personal note for her and we are happy to support the continuation of her hard work in to raising awareness of the menopause.

Menopause Makes

An Arts Council England-funded community art project by Ann Middleton

Menopause Makes is a creative project bringing together women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause to create a giant collaborative cardigan sculpture.

Through textiles, craft, storytelling, photography and creative workshops, participants will contribute pieces that reflect their experiences, resilience, humour and strength.

The giant jumper currently on display is part of Ann Middleton's ongoing exploration of menopause through large-scale textile sculpture. Over the coming months, women from across Coventry and Warwickshire will be invited to contribute knitted, crocheted, woven, stitched and textile-based pieces that will become part of an immersive artwork celebrating women's voices and shared experiences.

Whether you craft regularly or have never picked up a needle, everyone is welcome to take part.

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Interested in contributing or finding out more?

Follow: @fac_annie1978

Artist: Ann Middleton

Funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants.