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‘Decisions to increase council tax are never taken lightly’
Leader George Finch comments on budget plan after Tories and Reform UK agree on 4.4% council tax rise in Warwickshire
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Witness appeal after two men attacked with metal bars in Stratford
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were attacked with metal bars on Sunday in Stratford
Call for witnesses to two vehicle crash in Ettington
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Ettington that left two drivers in hospital
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‘How can someone be that sad and vile?’
A Bidford man who reported vile abuse received on social media to the police has encouraged others to do the same
Alcester gets flipping excited for annual pancake races
There was some flipping good fun to be had in Alcester today at the annual Alcester Court Leet Pancake Races
Navigating the complexities of clinical care and medical cannabis integration
A look at the alternatives if your symptoms are not being controlled by conventional medicine.
UPDATE: A46 now open following yesterday’s cement truck crash
Eight tonnes of concrete mix spilled across the carriageway after concrete truck crashed on A46
Conservative leader plays down ‘unite the right’ noise ahead of second budget tussle
Adrian Warwick, leader of Warwickshire County Council’s Conservative group, scotched suggestions of a ‘unite the right’ pact with Reform UK
Chipping Norton woman jailed for crash that killed two people and seriously injured three others
Liberty Mitchell, 21, jailed for six years for causing fatal crash - while loved ones pay tribute to victim Moyra Whelan, 35
‘Every pound donated represents trust and solidarity’
South Warwickshire community raises £15K for ambulances to Ukraine
Conservative takes chairman role
Conservative Dale Keeling takes over chair role at Warwickshire County Council after Edward Harris was outed as a ‘rogue landlord’
Chief constable set to leave force
Warwickshire Police boss Alex Franklin-Smith steps down after 24 years service
Man charged over allegations he raped woman in Stratford shop
Jowad Haji, 24, has been charged with rape and several other sexual offences
Andi Peters pops into Birthplace for ITV morning show
TV presenter Andi Peters popped into Stratford to launch a competition for ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Wellesbourne curry house delighted after win at national awards
Staff at Wellesbourne curry house Kolshi say they’re ‘thrilled’ after winning ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year 2026’ at the Nations Curry Awards
Man living in Coventry charged with rape in Warwickshire tourist town
He is due to appear in court today
TV chef announces closure of 'special' Warwickshire pub that's 'no longer viable'
The Mount by Glynn Purnell was featured in the Michelin Guide 2024 and retained its recommended status last year
Sister Cookie playing in Stratford as music fan looks for more live gigs
Colin Brader is aiming to shake things up in Stratford and give the live music scene a new impetus.
Village faces 60% increase in homes
Mickleton is a pretty village known for its welcoming and tight-knit community, but fears are that will change with new developments
Net Zero Stratford column: Warming to heat pumps
The Net Zero Stratford Climate Hub in Meer Street is having a wonderfully warm winter this year – thanks to a heat pump - writes Janet Palmer