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Hollywood actor Bill Pullman will join Sir Kenneth Branagh at RSC in Stratford
Hollywood actor Bill Pullman will be joining the RSC’s production of The Cherry Orchard, it was announced today (Monday).
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‘It should be beautiful living here on the edge of the Cotswolds but, no, it’s like a horror movie’
A climate of fear, due to serious and worsening anti-social behaviour, has taken hold in some parts of Meon Vale, the Herald has been told
Pothole funding drives county politicians potty
Potholes situation in Warwickshire sees Labour and Reform row over statistics, while Lib Dems say Stratford is not getting fair share of repairs
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Your guide to the 2026 Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations and Marathon
The 2026 celebrations take place this weekend, so here’s your guide to events, timings and where you need to be to enjoy the Bard’s birthday.
Studley sewage discharge amongst cases Severn Trent paid £4.6 million to Environment Agency to settle
Severn Trent Water has paid £4.6 million to the Environment Agency in the past year to settle pollution cases
Thieving dozen sentenced to almost 100 years
A brazen gang of heartless car key burglars who stole nearly £3.5million of vehicles were sentenced to a total of 94 years and eight months
Donald and Doris mark 70 years of marriage
It was a double-D delight for Donald and Doris Keen as they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary
Tributes to Stratford’s Dennis Cooper, a man with deep love of the natural world
Lifelong naturalist, conservationist and much-loved family man, Dennis Cooper, who helped return swans to the Avon in Stratford, has died.
Being arty and messy encouraged at new Alcester business The Mad Splatter
Do you ever wish you could throw paint at friends and family... and get away with it? If the answer is yes, your wish could come true
Orbit reduces number of homes in its controversial plans for Alcester Road site
Orbit’s controversial plan to build 70 affordable homes on a site in Stratford have been amended to cut the number to 65.
Stratford fire engines to be restored to former glory
Plans are under way to restore two horse-drawn, hand pump fire engines that were used in Stratford during the 19th century
‘We’re being brave or stupid’ - meet the couple giving village pub a new lease of life
At a time when many pubs are closing – especially country pubs – a couple are refurbishing the White Hart in Newbold to give it a new lease of life.
RSC’s £7.2m funding boost
The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to receive a sizeable chunk of additional arts funding
Great day for all at Shelfield Park races
It truly was a great day at the races at Shelfield Park last Saturday
Greggs, queens and celebrity couples: Can you master the Saturday Social pub quiz?
Does storing tomatoes upside down make them last longer? Try our weekend online quiz.
Green light given to £2.5bn GreenPower Park site at Coventry Airport
GreenPower Park is set to become a centre of excellence for battery technology, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
Murder investigation launched after man's body found in a river in Leamington
Police were called to Victoria Park shortly before 7.45am on Wednesday (April 15) after a member of the public saw a man in the river.
Tributes to Bidford’s unofficial mayor and champion, Rodney Crompton
Rodney Crompton, who has died aged 90, was so well-known in Bidford that the title of ‘mayor’ fitted him.
Warwickshire Police detective found guilty of gross misconduct
DC John Littlewood was found guilty of gross misconduct at a hearing conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct on Friday April 17.
‘If people knew more about each other, everything would be a lot better’
A retired district judge and crown court recorder, Mr Sanghera has a track record of championing diversity and inclusivity