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Best of the summer festivals
The Summer Festival season is here and there’s tons going on in the vicinity of Stratford to get us out, about and bopping

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£25k arson attack sees community spirit soar
Community digs deep to recover from Henley Station Bar arson attack


Fire near Stratford’s Mercedes-Benz garage dealt with by Warwickshire fire crews
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue were called out to a small fire near the garage yesterday afternoon (3rd July).

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What’s on - Five things happening in Stratford and south Warwickshire this weekend
From the Stratford motoring festival to the Alcester Duck Race and a fete in Welford.


Experts believe they’ve discovered Roman villa remains near Chipping Campden
Archaeologists believe they may have found the remains of a Roman villa not far from Chipping Campden.


Warwickshire raids shut down three major drugs lines, say police
Raids on drug operations across Warwickshire have helped shut three major drug lines coming into the county.


Police launch witness appeal after agricultural vehicle collides with garden wall
Warwickshire Police are appealing for any witnesses to a collision in Welford-on-Avon.


Fire-hit restaurant plans quick reopening
Corte Campana set to reopen this Friday following a fire at Bell Court location late Saturday afternoon


Research backs proposals for new South Warwickshire council
Two major research projects have concluded that local government in Warwickshire should be split between the north and the south.


Simply spiffing
REVIEW: There’s much to admire in the RSC’s update of The Constant Wife, **** four stars


New dental practice is moving into former restaurant site in Stratford
A new private dental practice is officially opening in Stratford town centre this weekend.


Charged and ready to go - the new Electrical Vehicle Training Academy at Stratford College
Stratford College officially opened its new Electrical Vehicle Training Academy this week with high hopes for the future.


Man, aged in his 50s, dies following motorbike crash in south Warwickshire
A man has died following a motorbike crash near Southam on Monday (30th June).


Stratford pub hosting relaunch event after £350k revamp
A Stratford pub is reopening this week after a £355,000 refurbishment which includes new interactive games.


Support for Warwickshire’s CEO after hysteria and ‘bloodied’ attack over Pride flag
Warwickshire Pride has said it stands firmly behind the chief executive of the county council after she refused to remove the Pride flag.


Appeal to help find missing blind spaniel Scout launched
A Crimscote dog owner is appealing for help in finding a missing beloved family pet.


Shipston police officer offers ‘cake of your choice’ in appeal to find hat
A Shipston police officer has made a public plea to find their misplaced police hat.


Selfless contributor to the community
Family and friends pay tribute to lawyer, community stalwart and ‘true Stratfordian’ Philip Heath, who has died suddenly aged 69


Man dies after van involved in collision on M40 near Gaydon
A 39-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision on the M40.


Hobbycraft in Stratford to close in August
The Hobbycraft store in Stratford will close in August, the retailer has confirmed.
