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Iran war and long waits outside hospitals impact ambulance service finances

Fuel costs driven higher by the Iran war and continuing challenge of long waiting times outside hospitals are threatening to derail financial plans.

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Stratford motorists using phones while driving is ‘disturbing epidemic’

Drivers in Stratford are continuing to ignore mobile phone laws by using their devices – most noticeably while in slow moving traffic.

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Ridleys coach carrying City fans catches fire

There was drama off the pitch for one football team’s supporters ahead of the EFL Cup final at Wembley yesterday.

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Grandmother, 81, taking on Stratford ‘parking bullies’ over £270 fine

“I will not be bullied into paying an outrageous car park fine when I am innocent.”

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Visa issue forcing couple to leave Stratford and move back to USA

American Katie McCarthy loves living in Tiddington but after being caught up in “a bureaucratic mess” has decided to go back to the United States.

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Choose a career that cares!

Here’s your chance to join the team at the brand-new Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-school in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

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Bidford teenager publishes first novel - and sequels are in the works

A Bidford teenager has published his first novel which has been influenced by his passion for anime – Japanese animation

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Three arrested after man dies in Kenilworth

Warwickshire Police have made three arrests after a man died at a house in Kenilworth on Friday night.

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‘Gliding is really affordable and is a fraction of the cost of power flying’

Less than five years ago, Jordan Johnson hadn’t given much thought to gliding

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Mickleton farmer gets golden ticket on Britain’s Got Talent as part of Jeremy Clarkson’s choir

A Mickleton farmer traded his tractor for a microphone as part of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir on last night’s (21st March) Britain’s Got Talent (BGT).

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New support group for expectant and new mums in Stratford

A new support group for expectant and new mothers has been set up in Stratford.

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Stratford business marks partnership with maker of 200mph EV hypercar

Evera Recruitment has placed its 50th permanent employee with McMurtry Automotive Limited.

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‘This walk is a way for us to try to process what happened as well as help other people’

The family of a milkman who served Stratford for more than 45 years are raising money in a way most fitting to him – by walking some of his old round

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Shipston Town Band miss out on competition top spot by single point

Shipston Town Band struck a high note after finishing second at the Oxfordshire and District Brass Band Association Winter Contest in Witney.

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Who came first, Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster? Have a go at our weekend quiz…

It’s question time: Can you crack this week’s super-tough online pub quiz?

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Appalling smells ruin life at much-needed affordable village homes

Four years ago, seven much-needed affordable homes were built in Bearley… three months later the horrible smells started.

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Stratford Cycling Club gives full support to Heart of England Mencap’s Cyc-Ability Club

Stratford Cycling Club riders turned out in force to support Heart of England Mencap’s Cyc-Ability Club

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Adieu, legendary queen

PHOTO MEMORIES: The late RSC Honorary Associate Artist, Jane Lapotaire, joined the company in 1974 and was last on stage in Stratford in 2015.

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Revised dates for work to be carried out at Bidford and Binton Bridges

Scaffolding installation will take place at Bidford Bridge from Monday (23rd March), Warwickshire County Council has announced

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Seven bedrooms, extensive grounds and Georgian grandeur in Moreton Morrell, all for £2.5m

A historic Georgian country house in Moreton Morell which has seven bedrooms and extensive grounds is for sale with an asking price of £2.5 million.