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Residents say 10,000 homes will 'destroy' Warwickshire countryside near Shakespeare farm
Locals in uproar over plans near Mary Arden's Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon as they claim development will swamp historic property and shatter rural peace
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Harry Potter star to open The Myton Hospices' Moonlight Walk
The stage and screen actor will officially start the fundraiser at Warwick Castle on Friday April 17.
Stratford golfers raise almost £20,000 for charity
Stratford Golf Club presented a cheque for just over £19,600 to Penny Dyer-Griffiths from Alzheimer’s Research UK - the chosen charity of club captain Mike Bainton and ladies’ captain Annette Howell.
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5 ways Stratford-upon-Avon is attracting new visitors in 2025
A combination of cultural momentum, new hospitality openings, and infrastructure investment is drawing both tourists and prospective new residents in growing numbers.
Keen runner going the distance for Stratford Foodbank
Dominic Elmer, senior chef consultant at Lime Hospitality based in Stratford, is limbering up to run a 50km ultra marathon.
Runners limber up for the Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon
Starting and finishing at The Recreation Ground, the event will see participants take on either a marathon or half marathon distance.
Upgrade Your Dogs Bowl With Just for Pets
Just for Pets, known for offering some of the UK’s top-rated dog foods according to the independent rating site all about dog food, is encouraging pet owners to rethink what goes into their dogs bowl
Poet returns to read from his second collection
Chris Campbell, who grew up in Bidford and attended Alcester Grammar School, will perform in two venues in the town on Tuesday (April 14).
Warwickshire's economy exceeds national trends
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey was the first conducted this year.
Britain’s Finest Takes to the Skies Again: Spitfire90 Tour Soars into History
There are moments that stir the British soul, moments when the past and present meet in the skies above this great nation, reminding us exactly who we are...
ROWING - Stratford Boat Club's masters compete at Northwich Spring Head
The duo of Thomas Doherty and Rebecca England represented Stratford's masters section at the event.
Controversial south Warwickshire pig farm could be shut down and replaced with housing
Plans to close intensive pig farming operations and build ten homes at Hogwood Farm in Oxhill have been submitted to Stratford District Council.
'Whopping' 1.5 tonnes of ready-cut chips seized in Warwickshire raid
There were also three arrests for immigration offences
How Online Betting Platforms Are Changing the Way Fans Follow Horse Racing
Horse racing has long been built on tradition.
How to Plan a Premier League Match Trip Without Missing Key Steps
Organizing a trip around a Premier League match requires more than simply choosing a date and booking a seat.
Bear Pit Theatre prepares for Christmas
The Bear Pit is keen for people to get involved in their Christmas production The Hogfather.
Starmer travels to Gulf to ‘support ceasefire’ - NATIONAL NEWS
Keir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf this week to support a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
RUGBY UNION - Alcester left frustrated after opponents pull out of fixtures
The club's first team were due to play Old Laurentians in a Warwickshire Shield quarter-final clash.
Stratford district residents officially the country's best recyclers
Stratford District Council had the highest household recycling rate in the country in 2024/2025 according to figures recently published by Defra.
Thrill-seekers invited to take the plunge in aid of hospice charity
Brave fund-raisers are being invited to take on an unforgettable challenge this summer by abseiling down Coventry Cathedral in support of The Myton Hospices