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Warwickshire’s Reform councillors were told to support George Finch in no confidence vote

Reform UK’s hierarchy told its Warwickshire councillors to stand by George Finch as leader at all costs – even if it meant giving up power.

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Cyclist dies in Warwickshire crash as medics battled to save his life

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were sent to the scene

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Cyclist dies in collision with car at Alscot Park

A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a car at Alscot Park in Stratford yesterday (24th March)

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80-year-old’s freezing fundraising night in a tent on Alveston village green

Colin Hartwell spent a bitterly cold Saturday night in a tent on Alveston village green, braving frost and discomfort to raise money for charity.

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Shipston Road closed as emergency services attend crash scene

A serious crash has closed the Shipston Road at Alscot Park near Preston on Stour this afternoon (Tuesday)

The Stratford Observer

Warwickshire crime fighting initiatives receive grants

Community groups, charities and local organisations will receive a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner's grant pot for 2026/27.

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Calls for investigation after George Finch code of conduct result ‘leak’

Calls have been made for an external investigation into how the result of a conduct probe into county council leader George Finch was made public.

The Stratford Observer

Starmer pressed on defence spending timeline as questions grow over UK readiness - NATIONAL NEWS

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to set out a clear timeline for when defence spending will reach 3 per cent of GDP, as concerns mount over delays to a long...

The Stratford Observer

Great British Food Festival coming to Compton Verney

The Great British Food Festival is being held on July 4 and July 5, with a packed programme of entertainment and gastronomical delights.

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Nightclub where Stratford Town footballer Cody Fisher was murdered set to reopen

The nightclub where Stratford Town footballer Cody Fisher was murdered looks set to re-open under a different name.

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Warwickshire’s electric mobile library ‘is a bit of a dud’

Warwickshire County Council is at loggerheads with a long-standing supplier amid claims that a mobile library vehicle is “a bit of a dud”.

Coventry Live - Stratford-upon-Avon

Woman who left car park after machine wouldn't work charged £270

Krystyna was in the car park for 11 minutes trying to get the parking machine to give her a ticket

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Three charged in connection with man’s death

Three people have been charged in connection with a man’s death in Kenilworth.

The Stratford Observer

New Stratford society aims to being the town's buildings back into use

Stratford Regeneration, a newly formed Community Benefit Society (CBS), is inviting local people to invest from as little as £50 to help purchase and restore properties in the town.

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Stratford school trio win regional debate competition

Students from King Edward VI School in Stratford emerged victorious at the Rotary Youth Speaks Intermediate District Final.

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Decision on 20mph speed limit rollout across Gloucestershire

Plans to rollout 20mph zones across Gloucestershire have been given the go-ahead.

The Stratford Observer

Three more ambulances delivered safely from Leamington to Ukraine

The ambulances, numbered 62, 63 and 64, were made possible thanks to Belveder CIC with the support of BVS Gurdwara Bedworth, Warwickshire Freemasons, Gursewak Trust and LKQ Euro Car Parts.

The Stratford Observer

Life-saving charity appeals for help to build new Warwickshire base

The Warwickshire Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help it build a new base near the border between Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

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£350,000 new clubhouse opens at Alcester Town FC after four years of fundraising

Alcester Town FC has officially unveiled its new £350,000 clubhouse, marking the completion of a four-year fundraising effort.

The Stratford Observer

Deadly meningitis outbreak passes peak, but health chiefs warn crisis not over - NATIONAL NEWS

The fatal meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury has passed its peak, health officials have said, but warnings remain that new cases could...