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Proud dad and business leader fondly remembered
Tributes paid to ex-KES student and dad-of-two Andy Sime, who has sadly died aged 43

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Music festival at Stratford Rugby Club faces opposition from nearby residents
A licensing meeting about the July event is due to take place at Stratford District Council this week.


Driver jailed over M40 fatal crash
Akashdeep Singh given seven-year jail sentence for causing death of woman in her 50s by dangerous driving on M40 near Gaydon last September

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Ilmington residents explain why their village is one of the best places to live
The Herald speaks to the locals as Ilmington again gets national recognition as a great place to call home.


Councillor who defected to Reform wants to sort their lack of policies
Allegations have been flying since new of last week’s defection. Here’s a round-up and reaction.


Warwick District Council could be among the local authorities to abandon X/Twitter
Rugby Borough Council is also working to end its use of the social media platform over concerns about owner, Elon Musk.


Win a £4.5m London townhouse with spectacular views of The Shard
The winner of the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw will receive the keys to a gorgeous Georgian house in the heart of London.


Heavenly abandonment
Review: Playbox Theatre’s Restoration Season at the Dream Factory, Warwick, is full of poignancy and joyous escapism


Partial eclipse of the Sun photographed in Stratford
Herald photographer Mark Williamson captured the moment… just in case you missed it.


Step into the world of the Paddington Bear Experience this Easter
Join the nation’s favourite bear at London’s most exciting family day out.


Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash with car
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Shipston Road (A3400), between Alderminster and Newbold, on Sunday night


Stratford’s small businesses want more support from government
A new branch of BNI tells Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella about the issues which are making life difficult for business.


Driving test waiting times reach record high
Rules change as Department for Transport tackles driving test backlog.


Three Tuns goes under the hammer
Fire-damaged grade II-listed Alcester pub The Three Tuns to be sold at auction with guide price £100K


Warwickshire landowner explains why landmark trees were felled
The avenue of poplar trees were planted for a long-lost matchstick business and had become a landmark.


County council facing more questions over £265k a year spend on empty building
The mothballed county office block at Barrack Street, Warwick, was deemed surplus in 2020.


Warwickshire branch of Tottenham Hotspur fans launch charity football tournament
The tournament will take place at Stratford Town FC at the end of May.


Jamie Johnson actor Louis Dunn a hit with the children at Stratford Town
The star of the CBBC television series was in town for Non-League Day.


Alcester’s walking footballers falling back in love with the sport
Walking football is a growing sport, and the club in Alcester are welcoming and love what they do.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Inspirational fun for families in Stratford for Shakespeare Week
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomed visitors to Henley Street in Stratford on March 29 and 30 for fun, games and merriment.
