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‘We’re all really passionate about honouring Poppy's memory’
David Simpson and Becky Davis launched Poppy’s Play Patch last year as a way of remembering David’s daughter Poppy
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Police conduct probes over texts and strip search claims
Warwickshire Police have carried out misconduct hearings into the actions of three officers recently.
Tut comes to brum
Save on airfares by heading to a virtual Egypt in Brum this June.
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65 photos from the 2026 Shakespeare Birthday parade in Stratford
The Herald photographers were patrolling the streets of Stratford on Saturday to capture all of the action at this year’s Birthday Celebrations.
Air ambulance called out to marathon
Air ambulance attends Shakespeare Marathon, landing on Stratford Rec on Sunday morning, after two runners require medical assistance
Home of Shakespeare’s daughter - Hall’s Croft - placed on Heritage at Risk Register
The Stratford home of Shakespeare’s daughter - Hall’s Croft - has been placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
Predator who drugged and raped woman in Warwick is jailed
A man who drugged and raped a woman who was on a night out in Warwick has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
Boost for Wellesbourne tree campaigners - but the job isn’t done just yet
The campaign to save a willow and a sycamore tree in Wellesbourne has been given a boost – but campaigners believe they can’t stand down just yet
Real world meets Xbox gaming world at British Motor Museum’s new exhibition
The British Motor Museum at Gaydon is set to host a landmark new exhibition blending gaming and motoring culture – Forza Horizon 6: The Experience.
Ditching the screens for community’s new woodland
Small woods in Stretton-on-Fosse bought by villagers to keep as an asset for the community
Stop misusing parking permits - and trying to save spaces - Stratford residents warned
Holders of visitor parking permits in Stratford are being warned to stick to the rules after complaints that they are being misused.
AI glasses give blind runner ‘sight’
Blind runner James Morrison competes in the London Marathon today (April 26th) with sighted guide Alex Barke of Stratford optician Zeiss.
‘A lot of people who are diagnosed with MND don’t have a lot of support - I wanted to help’
When Iain Sayter was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in July 2025, his best friend John Devine was devastated
Letter to the Herald - Why was Stratford Picture House vandalism allowed?
Talk of eyesores in Stratford brought Windsor Street into the spotlight, and the rubble-strewn site where a cinema once stood.
Repair Cafe launches in Shipston at Ellen Badger site
The new Shipston Repair Café has officially launched at the Community Hub on the Ellen Badger site.
A spirited happy birthday to Shakespeare
The sun hit 22°C as people from all over the world joined the community in celebrating the Bard of Avon’s 462nd birthday.
Colourful medal in store for Shakespeare Marathon runners thanks to schoolgirl Emily’s design
Splashes of colour will be seen across Stratford on Sunday as runners completing the Shakespeare Marathon/Half-Marathon will get this stunning medal.
Disused cottage near Alveston Manor hotel labelled ‘eyesore’
An old cottage and parts of a wall along Banbury Road in Stratford are an ‘eyesore’ and don’t reflect well on the town
‘This initiative is giving me a new lease of life and purpose ‘
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago, Samantha Swift realised how important books and reading were to her
Batman, bones and BMWs: Have a go at the toughest online quiz around
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social pub quiz.