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‘Our belief is that common sense has been overruled by planning regulations’
Concerns have been raised by Kineton residents that a 70 house development will bring more chaos to the village
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Ex-Herald journo commits ‘cosy’ crime
Journalist Michael Davies has created murder mysteries series about a bookshop’s reading group
Flying Scotsman will be back on the Stratford line next month
The Flying Scotsman will bring style and romance to Stratford on Valentine’s Day.
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Regional news - wildlife park welcomes 6ft tall giraffe calf into the world
A baby giraffe, born last week at West Midlands Safari Park, was up and taking its first steps within 40 minutes..
Romantic getaways, find food and stunning views at Ettington Park Hotel
You don’t have to drive for hours for a fine night away as here in South Warwickshire there’s a luxury hotel with great food and a fantastic spa.
Burglars target properties across Warwick in Friday night crime spree
A series of burglaries took place across Warwick on Friday night (23rd January).
Stratford’s expansion to continue with more homes planned for Bordon Hill
Stratford’s westward expansion looks set to continue as another housing development is planned for Bordon Hill.
£4,750 ring raffle will help aid Warwickshire domestic abuse charity
A unique £4,750 ring, designed by Alcester jeweller Camilla Jones, is to be raffled off in aid of charity.
Cost of living in a crime zone
Residents in Meon Vale see massive hikes in car insurance as vehicle crime continues to be a problem
Offering help at Calais camps
A&E nurse Helen Mitchell spent the week before Christmas at Calais refugee camps where conditions were ‘unimaginably worse’ than she had thought
Separating facts from fiction on fire service changes
Chief fire officer Ben Brook is keen to separate facts from fiction as he speaks candidly to Gill Sutherland
Positive start to Stratford regeneration funding
A newly formed community body aimed at regenerating the Stratford town centre has begun receiving community investment
Walking in an Alcester Window Wanderland… anual event returns in February
The Alcester Window Wanderland event returns this year, with street displays set to transform the town into a visual treat.
Photographer goes behind the scenes at Stratford’s BFG production
Oversized snozzcumbers, dream jars and frobscottle fit for the Queen… the RSC has released new, behind-the-scenes photographs of its production.
Football, food and famous faces… tackle the 13 questions in our online pub quiz
Challenge friends and family in the Saturday Social - the ultimate internet trivia test.
Stratford Literary Festival blooms in May
Stratford Literary Festival returns with enticing spring offering, with well-known names and something for everyone
Council axes word ‘women’ from health messaging
The county council once again excludes the word ‘women’ from important health messaging as it struggles to keep pace with NHS guidelines
‘No one should be afraid to talk about how they feel’
Five years ago, Dylan Langston found himself struggling with anxiety attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
Stratford's CCTV team helps catch 68 drink and drug drivers
Stratford District Council’s CCTV team has assisted Warwickshire Police in stopping 68 suspected drink and drug drivers, leading to arrest and prosecution, from April 2024 to March 2025.
Community choirs called to join Midlands Choir of the Year competition
AMATEUR choirs and singing groups invited to take part in the second Midlands Choir of the Year competition.