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Police investigate “content and origin” of paedophile letter hand-delivered to Stratford homes
Warwickshire Police are investigating “the content and origin” of a letter which accuses a Stratford resident of being a paedophile.
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Put your head in the clouds and see London from the top of the tallest tower in Western Europe
Book an unforgettable sky-high experience at London’s View from the Shard, with tickets from just £19.
Diggers move in as work starts on building Stratford’s newest primary school
The £11.3 million scheme will see the relocation and expansion of Shottery St Andrew’s CofE Primary School.
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Mum’s desperate plea for life-saving transplant
Meon Vale mum of three has made a desperate plea from her hospital bed, as she searches for a kidney donor to save her life.
Stratford estate agents Peter Clarke bought by Winkworth franchise
Stratford estate agent Peter Clarke has been sold to the national franchise chain, Winkworth.
Will’s will will be on display at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford
An authorised replica of William Shakespeare’s will is to go on display at Holy Trinity Church, in Stratford, as it reopens to visitors.
Green tokens back in action at Waitrose
Green tokens were back in action at Waitrose in Stratford as shoppers’ preferred charity Shipston Home Nursing was presented with a cheque for £500.
Date set for Stratford district by-election following councillor’s resignation
A by-election will be held Thursday 7th May for a seat on Stratford District Council following the resignation of Liberal Democrat Nigel Rock.
21 jobs lost as horse charity closes its Oxhill visitor centre
More than 20 jobs have been lost following confirmation that the Redwings Horse Sanctuary visitor centre in Oxhill has permanently closed.
Pink Moon to Peak Over UK Skies This April, Marking a Key Moment in the Spring Calendar
April’s full Moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach its peak illumination at 03:12 BST on Thursday 2 April, providing one of the most significant lunar events
Jobs lost as Warwickshire horse visitor centre closes permanently after 20 years
The Redwings Oxhill centre has announced the sad news it will close permanently
Fears Grow Over NHS Referral Changes as Critics Accuse Government of “Gaming” Waiting Lists - NATIONAL NEWS
Concerns are mounting after new NHS rules came into force requiring GPs to limit the number of patients referred directly to hospital specialists.
KES netballers win their first national title
The Netball 1st VII were crowned National U19 Bowl Champions 2026 in the SistersNSport U19 Championship.
Manuela Perteghella column: Support for oil users and electoral Bill
Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella pens her March column for the Herald
Double the fun this spring with two awesome UK theme parks for the price of one
Families can book tickets to top attractions, like Legoland Windsor and Chessington World of Adventures, and get a second visit for free.
Political support for campaign against proposed south Warwickshire new town
The proposed development – part of the Stratford District Council’s South Warwickshire Local Plan – would span some 329 hectares of green belt land.
10,000 new homes in the planning system for Stratford district while Wellesbourne faces deluge of development
The Stratford district has become such a magnet for developers that applications for more than 10,000 new homes are flooding the planning system.
Help revive town centre building in Stratford with a £50 investment
An ambitious community-led initiative to bring Stratford town centre buildings back into active use is close to securing its first property.
Stratford Herald owners agree deal for 30 local newspapers and digital platforms
Iliffe Media expands portfolio following Tindle Newspapers takeover.
Bedtime story party encourages family reading
Stratford Primary School pupils dressed in PJs with their parents for a bedtime story party organised by Stratford Literary Festival.