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Video - Watch muskets, Morris Dancers and blessings at the Alcester Wassail

The Alcester Wassail brought plenty of festivity to town on Saturday

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Things are looking up in 2026 with the Astronomical Society

Stratford Astronomical Society meet tomorrow (Tuesday) for the first time this year - while member Adrian Wakeham says what’s above this month

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Stratford taxi driver’s three-month ban over ‘vehicle testing’ concerns

A Stratford taxi driver has had his licence suspended after he failed to comply with ‘essential vehicle testing requirements’.

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Regional news - NHS manager jailed after creating £123k of fraudulent invoices

Alec Gandy, who created two fictitious temporary workers using the details of a friend and his ex-wife, spent £92,000 on gambling.

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Former council chief executive to oversee local government changes in Warwickshire

John Metcalfe was named as the government’s choice for Warwickshire’s “lead official” on local government reorganisation.

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Police make two arrests and find drugs and cash in bushes near scene of Earlswood crash

Police attended a crash in Earlswood on Friday and arrested a man on suspicion of driving whilst under influence of drink or drugs

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‘It ruined our Christmas, there’s no question about it’

A couple say their Christmas Day was ruined after they ended up with nothing but a tin of soup for dinner

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Developer makes second attempt to build new coffee shop in Alcester

A developer, who wants to build a new coffee shop and offices in Alcester, believes the land is ripe for improvement.

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‘You never know you need something until you need it - they are amazing in every way’

A charity night of music and dancing is taking place in Stratford – organised by the husband of a woman who was cared for by the Shakespeare Hospice

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House with healing powers

Unique natural health centre Lifeways, based in a Stratford house, puts money back into the community while offering a lifeline to many

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Warwickshire County Council given amber rating in new road maintenance map

Warwickshire County Council has said it is unsure why it has been given an amber rating in a new government scheme

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Fairytales get a reboot thanks to creative Stratford couple

Stratford creative husband and wife Myles McLeod and Evgenia Golubeva publish Fairytale Fiasco series

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Safety concerns raised over ‘dangerous’ Great Alne road that doesn’t get gritted

Safety concerns have been raised about a road in Great Alne after accidents were claimed on the ungritted surface

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Reform UK set for huge gains in West Midlands if an election was called soon

A new poll has predicted that Reform UK will win 27 of the 39 parliamentary seats in the West Midlands.

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Regional news: Visually impaired man faced £60k care bill after being sent letters he couldn’t read

A visually impaired man was given two weeks to pay a £60,000 care bill after being sent several letters he couldn’t read.

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Cities, curries and children’s TV? Have a go at the top online weekend quiz

Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate online pub quiz.

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From jamming with Jimi, hanging with Bowie to helping out The Beatles…

Renowned session guitarist Alan Parker shares stories from his amazing rock career - ahead of evening talk at Broad Campden Village Hall

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Judge rules policy that allows men into women’s changing rooms is unlawful harassment and discrimination - NATIONAL NEWS

In a landmark judgment, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that an NHS Foundation Trust unlawfully discriminated against and harassed the female nurses by...

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Hundreds of new homes planned for Hampton Magna, Warwick

Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey has submitted an outline planning application to Warwick District Council for new homes and extensive green public open spaces.

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Putting Arts House centre stage in 2026

Artistic director of Rother Street Arts House John-Robert Partridge looks to a bright future with the community on board