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Ditching the screens for community’s new woodland
Small woods in Stretton-on-Fosse bought by villagers to keep as an asset for the community
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Stop misusing parking permits - and trying to save spaces - Stratford residents warned
Holders of visitor parking permits in Stratford are being warned to stick to the rules after complaints that they are being misused.
AI glasses give blind runner ‘sight’
Blind runner James Morrison competes in the London Marathon today (April 26th) with sighted guide Alex Barke of Stratford optician Zeiss.
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‘A lot of people who are diagnosed with MND don’t have a lot of support - I wanted to help’
When Iain Sayter was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in July 2025, his best friend John Devine was devastated
Letter to the Herald - Why was Stratford Picture House vandalism allowed?
Talk of eyesores in Stratford brought Windsor Street into the spotlight, and the rubble-strewn site where a cinema once stood.
Repair Cafe launches in Shipston at Ellen Badger site
The new Shipston Repair Café has officially launched at the Community Hub on the Ellen Badger site.
A spirited happy birthday to Shakespeare
The sun hit 22°C as people from all over the world joined the community in celebrating the Bard of Avon’s 462nd birthday.
Colourful medal in store for Shakespeare Marathon runners thanks to schoolgirl Emily’s design
Splashes of colour will be seen across Stratford on Sunday as runners completing the Shakespeare Marathon/Half-Marathon will get this stunning medal.
Disused cottage near Alveston Manor hotel labelled ‘eyesore’
An old cottage and parts of a wall along Banbury Road in Stratford are an ‘eyesore’ and don’t reflect well on the town
‘This initiative is giving me a new lease of life and purpose ‘
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago, Samantha Swift realised how important books and reading were to her
Batman, bones and BMWs: Have a go at the toughest online quiz around
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social pub quiz.
Anne celebrates her 100th birthday
There was a special celebration at Stratford Bentley care home on Saturday (18th April) as Anne Marsh marked her 100th birthday
Warwickshire Police pause plan to speed up non-emergency callouts using blue lights
Warwickshire Police’s use of blue lights and sirens to speed up non-emergency callouts has been put on hold days after the new protocol was announced.
Titania as you’ve never seen her before
Renowned RSC actor Nia Gwynne steps into fairyland as she appears in one-woman show Titania, which is now on at the Bear Pitt.
Danny’s reason to run and fundraise after losing his mum to sepsis
Danny James will take on the London Marathon on Sunday (26th April), driven by a personal mission
Why are cyclists hated?
A safer route is being sought for cyclists in Stratford – although there appears to be no protection from the hate aimed at them by some people.
Taking on the London Marathon at 84 and after two hip operations
For many people, running a marathon is something we might think needs to be done before a certain age
Report on potential merger for Warwickshire Police due this summer
The politician who oversees Warwickshire Police has acknowledged that the force is a prime candidate for government-planned mergers.
Picture special - the Warwickshire car festival that’s all about stories
Engines roared, crowds gathered and an eclectic mix of vehicles filled the grounds as Rustival returned to the British Motor Museum.
Stratford district councillor defends secretly recording political rivals
A councillor at Stratford District Council used secret recordings to try to catch out political rivals… but now they want a probe into his actions.