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‘Could I have used better terminology? Probably - I have no issue with saying that’
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch says he “could have used better terms” than those that prompted him to face a vote of no confidence
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Community fundraising ensures a ‘new hat for the Old Lady of Henley’
At long last, the tenacity of the community of Henley is to be rewarded with the start of a new roof for the Guild Hall.
CCTV released after fake police officer claimed victim’s bank card needed to be ‘forensically tested’
Detectives are trying to trace a man they believe posed as a police officer in order to take a Warwickshire resident’s bank card.
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‘Autumn’s journey will inspire other families to never give up hope’
A focus to raise money in their daughter’s memory has helped a Broom family secure two vital pieces of hospital equipment
Owner of ‘world’s smallest dog’ sentenced for animal cruelty offences
A woman who once claimed to own the smallest dog in Britain has been sentenced for animal cruelty offences and illegal dog breeding.
Man found dead in wheelie bin has been identified
Devastated family of Thomas Niven pay tribute to his ‘vibe for life’ after his body was tragically found in a wheelie bin in Coventry on 13th March.
Tiddington couple devastated after thief stole their car and their independence
A cruel thief took away a couple’s independence when he stole their Ford Fiesta from outside their retirement complex in Tiddington.
‘There’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life care’
Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella met with actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE on Wednesday 4th March
Heating oil price hikes hit Stratford pockets
People across rural Warwickshire who use heating oil are being hammered with massive price rises.
Surviving cancer - four friends share their stories to support Stratford’s hospice
Four women who were once referred to the Shakespeare Hospice are sharing their stories as the faces of a newly launched legacy campaign.
Further delay to start of Bidford Bridge work over safety concerns
Work due to finally get underway to Bidford Bridge has been postponed this week due to safety concerns
BREAKING NEWS: Finch stays as leader
Bid to oust teenage council leader George Finch failed by one vote today
Stratford groups and schools share £1.3 million funding from town trust
Stratford Town Trust awarded more than £1.3 million to charities, community groups, schools, and colleges in 2025, new figures show.
‘Put yourself out there, help others and make change happen’
A teenager campaigning to bring more fun things for young people to Stratford is planning meetings with the town’s decision makers
Another volley at Finch as Tory rift opens up
A prominent Warwick Conservative has filed a code of conduct complaint against Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch.
Conservatives’ deputy leader quits role over leadership structure concerns
The deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council’s Conservative group has stepped down over “the way some matters were being handled”.
‘It's the busiest two months of our year and it’s really worrying me’
A farm shop owner said she “nearly burst into tears” when told about a seven week road closure during her busiest period of the year
Joe’s story – Fred Winter Centre saved me
HOMELESS ISSUE: After serving a prison sentence, Joe*, 40, found support at the Fred Winter Centre
Aaron’s story – You’re one pay cheque away from homelessness
HOMELESS ISSUE: Dad-of-three Aaron Marshall,42, became homeless after the end of a relationship
Stray dogs in Stratford-on-Avon more than double as council links surge to Covid pet boom
Stratford-on-Avon District Council collected 44 stray dogs in 2024, more than double the previous year, with officials suggesting Covid pet boom and cost-of-living pressures may be factors