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Roads and car parks flooded in south Warwickshire as flood alert remains

Parts of south Warwickshire were flooded overnight

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Hopes BHS eyesore will be developed

If you bought presents online this Christmas you contributed to the challenges facing Stratford town centre - including eyesore BHS

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Video - Christmas Tractor Run and times for this weekend’s Ebrington Lighted Tractor Parade

Another charity tractor run is taking place this Saturday (20th December).

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Stratford-upon-Avon School pupils head for the rooftops with Mary Poppins production

Review: They were dancing on the rooftops at a school production of Mary Poppins, which can only be described as ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’

The Stratford Observer

Community Christmas tree takes pride of place at Stratford woodland

Residents from Orbit housing in Glebe Road turned out for the switching on of the tree lights, with Coun Victoria Alcock and Father Christmas as special guests.

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Hopes for new year improvements at ‘dangerous’ Ettington junction

A campaigner calling for safety improvements to a crossroads near Ettington has been told “plans are in the pipeline”.

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Decision due on £80m, 4,000 jobs plan

It’s decision day for a proposed £80 million industrial development at Gaydon that has promised 4,000 jobs but has sparked furious opposition

The Stratford Observer

Stratford district's food businesses are officially very good

The vast majority have achieved top ratings under the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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Families can feast on a colourful mess

Ready Steady Colour’s Christmas Feast is a chance for families to experience the RSC out of a formal theatre setting, says director Toby Hulse

The Stratford Observer

Community groups invited to apply for grants to help young people

ORGANISATIONS across Solihull, Coventry, Warwickshire and Birmingham have been invited to apply for grants to help young people under 25.

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Flood of leavers exit Bridgetown primary

Fresh concerns have been raised as more staff and pupils leave Stratford’s Bridgetown Primary School

The Stratford Observer

Still time for Warwickshire parents to have their say on school transport changes

A public consultation runs until Sunday January 4.

The Stratford Observer

What Are Stratford Locals Spending on This Holiday Season?

As the festive period settles over Stratford, the town comes alive with seasonal shopping, cosy outings, and thoughtful gift-giving.

The Stratford Observer

Southam school choir spread the Christmas spirit

The school choir paid a visit the residents of Tithe Lodge, fresh from performing at Southam Christmas lights switch-on.

The Stratford Observer

Dogs Trust Kenilworth long-stayer Moose finds his forever home for Christmas

As one of the charity's longest residents, the crossbreed spent more than three years at the dog rehoming centre.

The Stratford Observer

Are Car Refinancing Options Worth It in Today’s Market?

Are Car Refinancing Options Worth It in Today’s Market?

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‘It’s incredibly accessible, the community is brilliant and anyone can give it a go’

A Stratford man has broken a British solo record at an indoor fitness competition in Birmingham

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Warwickshire turkey farmer joins the great debate: Should Yorkshire Puddings be part of the Christmas dinner?

Turkey farmer Richard Baldwyn, who runs Lower Clopton Farm, is adamant that Yorkies have no place on 25th December.

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‘All we are doing is trying to save the school for the children’

The row over the proposed closure of a primary school took a new twist when a Reform UK councillor accused campaigners “scaremongering”

The Stratford Observer

WINTER OLYMPICS - Henley-in-Arden's Niall Treacy selected by Team GB for 2026 Milano Cortina Games

Treacy will represent Team GB in the short track speed skating discipline following a strong 2025 season.