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Tiddington couple devastated after thief stole their car and their independence

A cruel thief took away a couple’s independence when he stole their Ford Fiesta from outside their retirement complex in Tiddington.

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‘There’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life care’

Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella met with actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE on Wednesday 4th March

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Man found dead in wheelie bin has been identified

Devastated family of Thomas Niven pay tribute to his ‘vibe for life’ after his body was tragically found in a wheelie bin in Coventry on 13th March.

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Heating oil price hikes hit Stratford pockets

People across rural Warwickshire who use heating oil are being hammered with massive price rises.

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Surviving cancer - four friends share their stories to support Stratford’s hospice

Four women who were once referred to the Shakespeare Hospice are sharing their stories as the faces of a newly launched legacy campaign.

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Further delay to start of Bidford Bridge work over safety concerns

Work due to finally get underway to Bidford Bridge has been postponed this week due to safety concerns

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BREAKING NEWS: Finch stays as leader

Bid to oust teenage council leader George Finch failed by one vote today

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Stratford groups and schools share £1.3 million funding from town trust

Stratford Town Trust awarded more than £1.3 million to charities, community groups, schools, and colleges in 2025, new figures show.

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‘Put yourself out there, help others and make change happen’

A teenager campaigning to bring more fun things for young people to Stratford is planning meetings with the town’s decision makers

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Another volley at Finch as Tory rift opens up

A prominent Warwick Conservative has filed a code of conduct complaint against Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch.

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Conservatives’ deputy leader quits role over leadership structure concerns

The deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council’s Conservative group has stepped down over “the way some matters were being handled”.

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‘It's the busiest two months of our year and it’s really worrying me’

A farm shop owner said she “nearly burst into tears” when told about a seven week road closure during her busiest period of the year

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Joe’s story – Fred Winter Centre saved me

HOMELESS ISSUE: After serving a prison sentence, Joe*, 40, found support at the Fred Winter Centre

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Aaron’s story – You’re one pay cheque away from homelessness

HOMELESS ISSUE: Dad-of-three Aaron Marshall,42, became homeless after the end of a relationship

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Stray dogs in Stratford-on-Avon more than double as council links surge to Covid pet boom

Stratford-on-Avon District Council collected 44 stray dogs in 2024, more than double the previous year, with officials suggesting Covid pet boom and cost-of-living pressures may be factors

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HOMELESS ISSUE: One missed payment can change everything

The Herald looks at the issue of homelessness in the Stratford district – from rough sleepers to sofa-surfers.

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Severn Trent dealt with 30,000 sewer blockages (and rescued a Ken doll)

A Ken doll is among the more unusual items found by Severn Trent in blocked sewers.

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Five men jailed for more than 80 years after caravan site attack

Five men have been jailed for their part in attacking a man at a caravan site in Nuneaton

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Wootton Wawen identified as new commuter hotspot

A new commuter hotspot has been identified in leafy Warwickshire… Wootton Wawen

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Education column - How schools both create and need volunteers

Bennet Carr, headmaster at King Edward VI School, writes about schools and volunteering.