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‘Thank you for your loyal support and the memories you gave us’

A new soft play area has opened in Stratford as the owners of another have announced they are selling up

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Two more ambulances donated to Ukraine by south Warwickshire groups

Another two life-saving ambulances have been sent to help the people of Ukraine as they continue to fight the Russian invaders.

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Emergency services attend car fire on A46 near Stratford

The A46 was partially blocked this morning due to a car fire

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Injecting millions into Stratford economy through motorbikes and music

The ABR Festival at Ragley Hall, which attracts 20,000 people each year, is ranked in the top 20 largest music festivals in the UK.

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Estate agency moves its HQ from Stratford to Alcester

Property consultancy King Homes has moved its new head office from Stratford to Alcester.

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Stratford Boat Club honours Paul Stanton with first president’s dinner

Nearly 100 guests gathered for dinner, celebrating the outstanding service and leadership of Paul Stanton, who has been club president for 12 years.

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Sarah Boad confirmed as Lib Dem opposition leader at Warwickshire County Council

The Liberal Democrat group at Warwickshire County Council has a new leader after Cllr Jerry Roodhouse stepped down.

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‘We wanted to expand to be able to get more staff on board’

A husband-and-wife-run garage has moved to larger premises with the aim of giving customers a wider range of services

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Demolition takes place of Studley skate park

Work to demolish the skatepark in Studley has taken place but a consultation on what is next for the site is coming soon

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Tor raises £3,300 for CHN in marathon

Campden Home Nursing communications manager Tor Wilkes raised a whopping £3,300 for the charity after competing in the London Marathon

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Two people taken to hospital after 'serious' crash near M42

It happened on Poolhead Lane near Tamworth-in-Arden

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Pedalling for the hospital that cared for Maverick

Love for their little boy with rare genetic health issues is powering the pedals of his parents as they give back to the hospital that cared for him

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Living the Dream Brum-style

COMPETITION: Win four tickets to see family-friendly A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Rep, Birmingham

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Quick, energetic and social - The Herald tries out padel

You might have seen, heard or even played padel - but before last Saturday you couldn’t swing a racquet in Stratford

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Curtains up for bigger drama festival

For the first time in its history, this year the Lighthorne Festival of One-Act Plays will expand to five nights

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‘This place has so much potential because we are in such a good location’

The manager of Stratford’s Oxfam shop is concerned rising costs impacting the charity could lead to it closing – and has appealed for more volunteers

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Cup finals, films and fishfingers! Can you score top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social pub quiz.

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Drink-driver hit two parked cars but delays and missed emails meant he was not charged by Warwickshire Police

Warwickshire Police’s capacity to manage cases has been questioned after “numerous failings” saw a drink-driver escape criminal charges.

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Stylish motorcyclists heading to south Warwickshire for charity ride

Hundreds of well dressed motorbike riders, many on classic bikes, are preparing to saddle up and ride across south Warwickshire for charity

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Warwickshire Police offer reassurance as attacks on Jewish communities see terror threat level increased

Warwickshire Police has reassured the public that the increase in the country’s terrorism threat level was not based on a specific danger.