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Stratford business marks partnership with maker of 200mph EV hypercar
Evera Recruitment has placed its 50th permanent employee with McMurtry Automotive Limited.
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‘This walk is a way for us to try to process what happened as well as help other people’
The family of a milkman who served Stratford for more than 45 years are raising money in a way most fitting to him – by walking some of his old round
Shipston Town Band miss out on competition top spot by single point
Shipston Town Band struck a high note after finishing second at the Oxfordshire and District Brass Band Association Winter Contest in Witney.
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Who came first, Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster? Have a go at our weekend quiz…
It’s question time: Can you crack this week’s super-tough online pub quiz?
Appalling smells ruin life at much-needed affordable village homes
Four years ago, seven much-needed affordable homes were built in Bearley… three months later the horrible smells started.
Stratford Cycling Club gives full support to Heart of England Mencap’s Cyc-Ability Club
Stratford Cycling Club riders turned out in force to support Heart of England Mencap’s Cyc-Ability Club
Adieu, legendary queen
PHOTO MEMORIES: The late RSC Honorary Associate Artist, Jane Lapotaire, joined the company in 1974 and was last on stage in Stratford in 2015.
Revised dates for work to be carried out at Bidford and Binton Bridges
Scaffolding installation will take place at Bidford Bridge from Monday (23rd March), Warwickshire County Council has announced
Seven bedrooms, extensive grounds and Georgian grandeur in Moreton Morrell, all for £2.5m
A historic Georgian country house in Moreton Morell which has seven bedrooms and extensive grounds is for sale with an asking price of £2.5 million.
Proposal welcomed for “Mercia” combined authority involving Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Suggestions that Gloucestershire could join Warwickshire and Worcestershire in a combined authority with a directly-elected mayor have been welcomed.
Bogus caller warning from police after two incidents in Alcester area
Bogus callers have been targeting homes in the Alcester area, with one claiming to be from Severn Trent and another from housing association, Orbit.
Picture special - the catwalk event supporting those who care for people with dementia
Models took a catwalk pirouette last week to help support carers of people living with dementia.
Stratford among best places to live in country, according to Sunday Times 2026 list
Stratford is named among the best places to live, earning praise for its strong sense of community, green spaces and family-friendly appeal.
‘All developers should fund Stratford relief road and light rail scheme’
Every development in the district should contribute financially towards providing a new relief road and creating a light rail network for Stratford
Tragedy as person dies on tracks
A person sadly died on the railway track running between Moreton-in-Marsh and Honeybourne on the Cotswold Line this morning.
Goddess up for sale to fund stem cell research
An artist is auctioning off a painting to help fund stem cell transplant and research after his daughter-in-law was given vital medical help.
By-election called to replace Liberal Democrat Nigel Rock who resigned after 20 years’ service
A by-election has been called for Stratford District Council to replace Lib Dem Nigel Rock, who has resigned after serving more than 20 years.
‘We want to bring music back to Stratford that used to be here’
The revamped Nelly’s Retro & Vintage is giving metal music - amongst other genres - a new home in Stratford
Police investigate fake council letter claiming £70k to be spent on flags across Worcestershire
Police are investigating a fake letter claiming that Worcestershire County Council will put up British flags on roundabouts
Plea for help as war sees bills soar
Rocketing fuel prices are already taking a devastating toll on people’s finances – and it is set to get worse as the Middle East conflict continues.