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Bus shelter beats pub in race to reopen
While the good people of Paxford patiently await the reopening of the village pub, they are toasting the reopening of the bus stop with good humour.
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‘Theatre fire was the devil’s cauldron!’
Following the fire that destroyed the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on 6th March 1926, feelings continued to smoulder long after the flames went out.
Cllr Sam McNaught Barrow to be new Mayor of Stratford
The next Mayor of Stratford will be the current deputy mayor, Cllr Sam McNaught Barrow
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‘I need to make sure that these trees are not going to be destroyed’
“Save our trees” was the rallying call from Wellesbourne residents this week
Ilmington bakers who make a difference with delicious cake
Ilmington Community Shop and Café’s volunteer bakers gathered for their annual celebration, marking a year of dedication and delicious creations.
The Saturday Social: Try these 13 trivia questions on everything from 1980s pop to Netflix
Put your brain to the test! Have a crack at our brilliant online pub quiz.
Back to the breach…
INTERVIEW: Alfred Enoch gets deep as he returns to the RSC stage to play Henry V, following 2024’s Pericles
Tories back Reform leader George Finch and call for withdrawal of no confidence motion
There had been some debate about which way the Conservatives would vote in next week’s motion declaring no confidence in WCC leader George Finch.
Bidford Bridge to close to cars as council give new start date for essential maintenance work
Bidford Bridge work will (hopefully) start on Monday, 16th March
Lower Clopton Farm Shop named the Best Small Farm Shop in the UK
Lower Clopton Farm Shop has been named the Best Small Farm Shop in the UK at the 2026 Farm Retail Awards
Council leader George Finch breached code of conduct by publishing rape case information
An investigation has ruled that George Finch breached WCC’s code of conduct by publishing information that “could have jeopardised” a child rape case.
Countdown star and a war on folk
News gossip column Stratford Tattler dishes all of the gossip and just some of the facts
‘The severity of it is why I’m recommending people get tested’
Stratford Town FC chairman Jed McCrory is calling on men to get checked for prostate cancer to avoid putting their family through any pain
Head of music leaves RSC ending 23-year spell
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s head of music Bruce O’Neil is stepping down after more than 23 years at the theatre.
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Explore our best-loved landmarks and attractions with a discounted English Heritage membership… plus kids go free.
Kineton chef spent three months in Italy to perfect his pasta
A pasta revolution is under way, bringing the finest Italian traditions from Bologna to Kineton.
‘No pollution on Avon’, reckon inspectors
The return of nasty-looking scum on the River Avon remained a mystery this week as the Environment Agency said it couldn’t find any pollution
‘Real community power grows when people come together as river neighbours’
The first of a regular series of water checks in Alcester has taken place, with medieval history meeting 21st century testing
Lockdown pets behind increase in number of stray dogs in Stratford district
The boom in households having pets during Covid lockdowns is being suggested as a reason for a spike in stray dogs across the Stratford district.
Jailed Warwick man had gun and bullets in case of ‘foreign invasion or large-scale civil unrest’
A gun-obsessed Warwick man with a keen interest in doomsday prepping has been jailed for possessing a gun and manufacturing ammunition.