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Volunteers making sure everyone has a Christmas Day to remember in Shipston
A Shipston project will once again be giving people in need, or on their own, a helping hand this Christmas.
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Camel brings festive look to Stratford
Camel in Stratford to promote Father Christmas’s Animal Kingdom – a Santa’s grotto with a twist at camel farm in Idlicote, near Shipston
Stratford District Council gets two bankruptcy orders over £12k of unpaid council tax
One man claimed ‘Freeman of the Land’ meant he did not have to pay council tax, but his plea was rejected.
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Fearless south Warwickshire fundraiser takes on gruelling challenge for MND
On January 11, Carl Matthews will be taking part in the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North.
FOOTBALL - Earlswood Town edge out Glades to advance in Saturday Vase
After more than a month without a game, goals from Ollie Parsons, Ollie Tomlins and Abdoullah Kchekech sealed Earlswood's place in the next round of the competition at The Pavilions.
Coventry Airport to close next year to make way for battery manufacturing and technology hub
The site in Bagington will close in June to allow the next phase of work on Greenpower Park, part of the planned Coventry and Warwick Gigapark
‘Being recognised in this way means a huge amount to our staff, pupils and parents’
Two Stratford district schools were singled out for praise as they were named among the best in the region and the country
Warwickshire residents warned to dispose of their Christmas batteries safely
Warwickshire County Council's waste and recycling service warn that batteries should never be placed in the household waste or recycling bin.
Warwickshire Reform says its securing big investors in town centres as it puts up parking fees
The leader of Warwickshire County Council has said the Reform UK group is in the process of securing big investors to revitalise town centres.
RUGBY UNION - Alcester edge out Manor Park in low-scoring affair
A second-half try from Jamie Harland broke the deadlock while Ed Gough's successful penalty proved decisive after Manor Park scored a late try at Kings Coughton.
Coventry will not be asked to take share of new homes target
Stratford District Council’s top two politicians have warned that more pain could be added to the headache of having house-building targets doubled
Five day junior doctors strike to go ahead despite warnings over patient safety
Junior doctors are pressing ahead with a five day strike this week, despite stark warnings that patient safety will be put at risk as the NHS struggles through
Toy sparks firearm scare in Stratford and armed police response
Armed police were called to Stratford on Sunday (14th December) following reports of a group of men walking along Waterside with a firearm.
Stratford District Council lands a gold award
The land services team received the gold standard from HM Land Registry for "delivering the very best service" between July and September 2025.
RUGBY UNION - Stratford-upon-Avon suffer derby defeat against Shipston-on-Stour
A penalty try and three points from the boot of Dan Whitby accounted for Stratford's point at Mayo Road.
Warwickshire residents warned not to respond to parking scam text messages
Motorists have been warned about a phishing scam that uses mobile phone text messages requesting payment for a fake parking fine.
‘I wouldn’t want to be the last – there’s not many sixth generation family businesses around’
There are few family-owned businesses left that have spanned six generations. Even fewer can count a global rock star among the clients.
Australia in mourning after Bondi Beach terror attack shocks the world - WORLD NEWS
Australia is mourning after a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening claimed at least 15 lives and injured dozens more during a Hanukkah celebration
FOOTBALL - Stratford Town put six goals past nine-man St Ives Town in emphatic victory
The teams went in level at the break after Lewis Ludford-Ison saw his opener cancelled out by Jordan Williams at the Arden Garages Stadium.
M40 hero recognised by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Alex Capewell, who intervened in a serious road traffic collision on the motorway earlier this year, was honoured with a Chief’s Commendation Award.