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Amazing images by south Warwickshire photographers on display from this weekend

The work of talented photographers from across south Warwickshire will be on display at Leamington Spa Photographic Society’s annual exhibition.

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Explore historic castles and stunning landmarks with 25% off English Heritage membership

Step into spring with English Heritage and visit more than 400 sites across the UK with a massive saving on a year’s membership.

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Man arrested for attempted murder after West Mercia Police officer stabbed in neck

A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed during an incident in Worcestershire.

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Police detective manipulated vulnerable woman

Warwickshire Police detective who pursued inappropriate relationship with mother of child victim committed gross misconduct, finds disciplinary panel

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Paralysed former Stratford rugby player takes on Paris Marathon

A former Stratford rugby player who was left paralysed after an injury during a match has taken part in the Paris Marathon

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Hollywood actor Bill Pullman will join Sir Kenneth Branagh at RSC in Stratford

Hollywood actor Bill Pullman will be joining the RSC’s production of The Cherry Orchard, it was announced today (Monday).

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‘It should be beautiful living here on the edge of the Cotswolds but, no, it’s like a horror movie’

A climate of fear, due to serious and worsening anti-social behaviour, has taken hold in some parts of Meon Vale, the Herald has been told

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Pothole funding drives county politicians potty

Potholes situation in Warwickshire sees Labour and Reform row over statistics, while Lib Dems say Stratford is not getting fair share of repairs

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Your guide to the 2026 Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations and Marathon

The 2026 celebrations take place this weekend, so here’s your guide to events, timings and where you need to be to enjoy the Bard’s birthday.

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Studley sewage discharge amongst cases Severn Trent paid £4.6 million to Environment Agency to settle

Severn Trent Water has paid £4.6 million to the Environment Agency in the past year to settle pollution cases

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Thieving dozen sentenced to almost 100 years

A brazen gang of heartless car key burglars who stole nearly £3.5million of vehicles were sentenced to a total of 94 years and eight months

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Donald and Doris mark 70 years of marriage

It was a double-D delight for Donald and Doris Keen as they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

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Tributes to Stratford’s Dennis Cooper, a man with deep love of the natural world

Lifelong naturalist, conservationist and much-loved family man, Dennis Cooper, who helped return swans to the Avon in Stratford, has died.

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Being arty and messy encouraged at new Alcester business The Mad Splatter

Do you ever wish you could throw paint at friends and family... and get away with it? If the answer is yes, your wish could come true

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Orbit reduces number of homes in its controversial plans for Alcester Road site

Orbit’s controversial plan to build 70 affordable homes on a site in Stratford have been amended to cut the number to 65.

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Stratford fire engines to be restored to former glory

Plans are under way to restore two horse-drawn, hand pump fire engines that were used in Stratford during the 19th century

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‘We’re being brave or stupid’ - meet the couple giving village pub a new lease of life

At a time when many pubs are closing – especially country pubs – a couple are refurbishing the White Hart in Newbold to give it a new lease of life.

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RSC’s £7.2m funding boost

The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to receive a sizeable chunk of additional arts funding

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Great day for all at Shelfield Park races

It truly was a great day at the races at Shelfield Park last Saturday

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Greggs, queens and celebrity couples: Can you master the Saturday Social pub quiz?

Does storing tomatoes upside down make them last longer? Try our weekend online quiz.