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Claverdon soldiers placed on village war memorial 104 years after it was installed
Four Claverdon men who died during the First World War have been officially recognised in the church memorial – 104 years after it was installed
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100-year-old Kathleen helps with poppy appeal
Veteran Kathleen Armstrong, 100, who lives in Shipston, was outside the British Royal Legion shop last week, supporting the Poppy Appeal
Second public consultation opens on contentious plans for a quarry near Barford
Smiths Concrete has applied to extract sand and gravel from the 220-acre Wasperton Farm site next to the A429 over a period of 15 years.
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Spicing up Warwick for 25 years
Ever-popular Indian restaurant Warwick Spice is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Severn Trent Community Fund opens Core Funding round to help support Worcestershire charities
Eligible not-for-profit organisations will have a month to apply for funding, with applications being open from November 1 to November 30.
Family coffee shop mark 20 years of serving Shipston with a smile
When the Blue Bean Coffee Shop opened its doors back in 2005, owners Sharon and Karl Peacock said that you couldn’t buy a cappuccino in Shipston
Warwickshire Police ask chancellor for funding rethink as government support falls
The county’s two most senior policing leaders have called on the chancellor to prioritise policing in the forthcoming Autumn Budget.
Independent Investigation Launched to Tackle Rising Youth Inactivity - NATIONAL NEWS
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have
Government Unveils £5 Billion ‘Pride in Place’ Programme for Nearly 250 UK Communities
A major government initiative will see up to £5 billion invested in nearly 250 communities across the UK over the next decade, the Ministry of Housing...
KES knitters create poppy cascade for Remembrance Day in Stratford
A five-metre cascade made out of over 2,100 poppies knitted and crocheted by members of King Edward VI School, their families and friends was displayed outside the Guildhall.
‘When something bad happens to you, you need to pick up the broken pieces’
Refugee Hadisa Osmani has dreams of being a doctor for the NHS
New headquarters hopes as Stratford Scouts submit second application
Stratford Scout Group has submitted a second planning application for a new headquarters in Old Town
Four new names added to Claverdon memorial in time for Remembrance Day
Resident Alison Hoddell researched the lives of the village men who lost their lives in both world wars, and also the Afghan War.
Warwickshire residents interested in foster care invited to a special event
Warwickshire Fostering is inviting prospective foster carers to the special celebration event on Tuesday (November 11) at the historic Old Shire Hall.
Installation highlighting stories of men’s mental health struggles unveiled in Stratford
A new installation, which features messages from children as well as stories of men’s mental health challenges, has been unveiled in Stratford
Region's new think-tank aims to help businesses turn inclusion into profits
OPTIC aims to help organisations turn inclusion in leadership, recruitment and training into a strategic advantage – and boost their bottom line
The King leads the nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
His Majesty The King led the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed Forces at the National Service...
Stratford postboxes to be automated as part of national rollout
Those with a keen eye may have noticed that two postboxes in the Stratford district are getting an upgrade
Prince George Makes First Appearance at Festival of Remembrance
Prince George attended the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance for the first time on Saturday evening, joining the King, Queen, and the Princess...
British Motor Museum provides new home for Autocar archive
Autocar is the world’s longest-running car magazine and its archive has been available to access digitally since 2023 through a partnership with Exact Editions.