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Two areas of green space in Stratford going to auction
Two areas of green space in Stratford are going under the hammer tomorrow (12th March)
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‘I was looking for my next challenge’ says 143-mile Arctic runner
A Warwick woman who has taken part in around 50 ultra-marathons says her most recent, in the Arctic, was the most gruelling.
Wootton Wawen and Henley residents still affected by landline outage 40 days later
The wait goes on to get everyone affected by a landline outage in Wootton Wawen and parts of Henley back online
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Old Poundland goes under the hammer
While not exactly going for a pound, the old Stratford Poundland shop at 6-7 Bridge Street is going to auction after failing to sell
Stratford dancer lands dream job at the Moulin Rouge in Paris
A young dancer from Stratford is living out what she calls her “ultimate dream job” after joining the world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris.
‘Freeman of the land’ claims hamper SDC hitting council tax collection targets
Residents citing archaic laws to avoid paying council tax is one of the reasons given for Stratford District Council missing its collection targets.
Alcester man gave up his duck winnngs to help fund new defibrillator
Located inside an old red phonebox in Church Street, the defibrillator has been partly paid for by resident Nick Payne.
Throckmorton family throw open Coughton Court gates after taking over historic estate
Historic Coughton Court welcomed visitors at the weekend, marking the Throckmorton family’s first opening since taking over management of the estate.
Warwickshire Lib Dems add to pressure on council leader as they back no-confidence motion
The Lib Dems will support the removal of county council leader George Finch, the group confirmed this morning (Tuesday).
After loss of three babies, Stratford mum is now looking forward to Mother’s Day with newborn Evie
Rachel Evans says it will be bittersweet, but she no longer dreads Mother’s Day thanks to support from charity, Tommy’s.
WIN! Family ticket to Rustival car show
COMPETITION: From clapped-out classics to concours-condition showstoppers, see them all at Rustival at British Motor Museum
Campaign started to raise £25,000 to fix Wellesbourne school pool
A fundraising campaign has been launched to repair the swimming pool at Wellesbourne Primary School
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch facing vote of no confidence
A motion has been tabled by the Greens to have George Finch removed as leader - an action he described as a political stunt.
Stratford’s Tiddington Road among the country’s most expensive streets
We take a look at what’s for sale on Stratford’s Millionaires’ Row and how that compares with London’s most expensive street.
Fundraiser started to support Stratford man Bob Boff
A fundraiser has been started in aid of a Stratford man diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour
Drug dealer jailed after Warwickshire Police spotted him selling cocaine from his car
A 53-year-old man has been jailed for three years after police caught him dealing cocaine out of his car.
Easter opening still on track for £250k new-look play area at Stratford Rec
The revamped play area at the Rec in Stratford should be open and ready to let little ‘uns burn off some energy this Easter - despite constant rain.
Driver banned for six months after dangerous overtake leads to near miss with HGV
A motorist has been banned from driving for six months after a near miss with a HGV was caught on dashcam
‘What concerns me is the disease that rats carry’
Stratford resident Alex Arnott has raised health concerns after he discovered a dead rat in his garden
Autumn’s award-winning art
Holy Trinity pupil Autumn Hall, ten, wins Clarendon Fine Art Stratford competition - and her piece is now in the running for a national award