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Don’t miss these incredible operas at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry

The acclaimed English Touring Theatre brings us Britten: The Rape of Lucretia and Donizetti: The Elixir of Love this October.

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Reform aiming to keep Warwickshire council tax increase below the 5% max

The councillor in charge of county council finances harbours hopes of avoiding a maximum increase in council tax.

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Luxury jeweller Pragnell submits plans for latest expansion in Stratford

The expansion of luxury retailer Pragnell looks set to continue along Stratford’s High Street where three shops are to be merged.

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Meon Vale triathlete scoops gold and bronze medals at World Transplant Games

A triathlete and cyclist scooped gold and bronze medals in an international sporting event.

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Appeal for witnesses to collision near Wellesbourne that left driver in hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage following a collision near Wellesbourne.

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Puppy honour for Elizabeth

Inspirational former policewoman and Stratford disability campaigner Elizabeth Dixon has police puppy named in her honour

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Town trust bats away club’s claims

Aggrieved Statford Table Tennis coach Kevin Taylor calls for Charity Commision to look into Town Trust after it refuses club a grant

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Costly burden of graffiti clean-up

Stratford District Council says it is tackling continuous graffiti issues at the Recreation Ground in Stratford

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Stratford blind marathon runner James offers to coach others

A blind marathon runner who turned his life around after being told he might never walk again, is offering to coach others.

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Retired headteacher was funny and kind

Tributes to “wonderful and caring” headteacher Michael Caveney, who led St Gregory's RC Primary from 1987 to 2012

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‘Sort Stratford’s pavements before another person ends up injured’

A man whose mother, 90, broke her arm and shoulder after tripping on an uneven pavement slab is calling on the council to act.

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The new parking rules parents of pupils at these Warwickshire schools need to know

It comes into force today (September 1)

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Oliver completes cycle across France in fundraising effort to get to Borneo

A Chipping Campden teenager has ditched the summer holiday lie-ins for a fortnight of early starts to cycle across France.

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Mary Arden’s Farm open days show ‘public appetite’ for historical site

Special open days at Mary Arden’s Farm at Wilmcote have shown there is a large appetite to visit the attraction.

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Stratford’s first dedicated padel club will be opening next year

Padel and Play, based in a 22,000 sq ft unit in Drayton Manor Drive, will include five indoor padel courts.

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Win this stunning £2.5m house in the New Forest plus £500,000 cash

The winner of the Omaze Draw will receive the keys to a beautiful four-bedroom home with an outdoor swimming pool and Swedish sauna.

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Good times and community sprit at Alderminster Fete

There was a good vibe, great atmosphere and plenty of sunshine at the 2025 Alderminster Fete.

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Shipston swimmer Arthur Lowe sets new British records at age of 90

Records are there to be broken, but few can say they have become the best in the country… especially at the age of 90.

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‘No potholes, no cycle paths and no council tax rise - hopefully’

Warwickshire leader George Finch imagines brave new world under Reform UK as he announces some policies

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Protest outside Mary Arden’s Farm against plans for 6,700 homes between Bearley and Wilmcote

More than 100 protesters gathered outside Mary Arden’s Farm in Wilmcote last Saturday.