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Councillor quits Reform over ‘toxic’ Zahawi
Studley councillor Luke Cooper says he joined Restore Britain and quit Reform UK because it welcomed “hated” ex-MP Nadhim Zahawi
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Regional news - Testing a teenage market in Warwickshire town
Nuneaton will hold the first of the Teenage Markets which are being rolled out across the county by Warwickshire County Council.
Funding agreed for Stratford pedestrianisation scheme as SDC sets 2026-27 budget
The SDC budget also includes £1.5m to clear office buildings from the Gateway site and improvements to play areas in Stratford.
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‘I’m really, really, proud of it all but I tend to keep my head down’
Twenty years since he started a national charity from his kitchen table, a Stratford cyclist has been thanked in front of millions of TV viewers
New base appeal for air ambulance
Air Ambulance Service for Warwickshire needs a new home and is asking the public for help
Stratford Town Council increasing council tax bill by 4.99 per cent
Stratford Town Council is raising its element of the 2026-27 council tax by 4.99 per cent, meaning a Band D property will pay £56.13 a year.
Warwickshire local history - Murder at the asylum
A tale of two ordinary men, whose shared mental health issues led to the death of one of them.
Regional news - Murder investigation launched after stabbing in Coventry
An 18-year-old man has died after being stabbed in an incident on Sunday night.
Ilmington’s surprise Epstein connection
Billionaire owner of Foxcote House in Ilmington is Les Wexner, who was one of Epstein’s financial clients
Council leader calls on chief constable to resign and apologise in explosive letter
Warwickshire council leader George Finch and chief constable Alex Franklin-Smith trade open letters in bitter row over immigration status info
Fascinating history of Tudor theatre and its players
BOOK REVIEW: Stratford-born author Nicholas Fogg takes a panoramic look at the golden age of drama that nourished the genius of William Shakespeare
Stratford and Moreton Tramway recreated in Lego to celebrate anniversary
200th anniversary events honour rail link Stratford and Moreton Tramway, including history and Lego extravaganza at Shipston
Fears new homes will add to strain on sewage system
Cotswold councillor Tom Stowe backs objections to 30 new homes in Willersey where residents sometimes can’t use toilets due to dodgy system
Linda’s daily dance for charity
Meon Vale dance teacher Linda Osborne does daily dance for Bowelbabe charity
‘It would so sad for us to close completely, because we can't go on like this’
Stratford Baby Bank is in need of a bigger home if it is to keep serving the community, founder Julie Hemming has said.
‘It is crucial dog owners act responsibly by keeping their pets on leads wherever livestock may be nearby’
One in 20 dog owners confessed their dogs had chased livestock
Redwings horse sanctuary may need to close Oxhill visitor centre
Redwings horse sanctuary says it may have to close its visitor centre at Oxhill, due to rising costs
‘It means so much to see so many smiling faces’
There was some flipping good fun in Alcester this week, with the Alcester Court Leet Pancake Races taking place on Shrove Tuesday (17th February)
Iconic Flying Scotsman train visits Stratford district at Valentine’s weekend
It tends to be the Stratford way to walk on by when you spot a celebrity out and about
Book early: Cinderella’s magical Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace
This year’s fairy tale-themed trail at Blenheim includes dazzling illuminations, spectacular decorations and an ice skating rink.