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Stratford’s big wheel looks set for another five years operating at the Rec
Stratford’s observation wheel looks set to be a feature on the town’s skyline for another five years.
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Birmingham City footballer Marvin Ducksch charged with drink driving after Henley crash
Birmingham City footballer Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink driving following a crash near Henley
Councillors ‘need to get tough’ on BHS eyesore
Swan man and former councillor Cyril Bennis has campaigned for decades for appropriate development of the Mulberry Tree Centre and former BHS site
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Mexican restaurant eyes Stratford as part of its ambitious expansion plans
A Mexican restaurant chain has announced it’s targeting Stratford as part of its expansion plans.
Two business leaders behind national brands join RSC
The founders of two well-known brands will be helping to shape the future of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Liam gets running gear on for charity
A hairdresser who has just recently taken up running is set to take part in the Stratford Half Marathon in a bid to help struggling families
Coroner’s suicide prevention training concerns following death of Stratford mum
A coroner has raised concerns about suicide prevention training in Warwickshire County Council’s children’s services following the death of a woman.
Work commitments force change of deputy leader at Warwickshire Reform
The former deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council insists he remains fully behind Reform UK’s cause despite stepping down from the role.
Long-service awards for volunteers dedicated to Stratford charity VASA
VASA marked a special milestone when the High Sheriff of Warwickshire visited to present long-service awards to some of its most dedicated volunteers.
Tribute to Asha Bhosle - her restaurant visits were ‘like having Madonna and Beyonce all wrapped up in one’
Memories of Asha Bhosle, the Bollywood singer who has died, will never be forgotten in Birmingham, says the owner of the restaurant she founded.
Give cyclists respect or be reported to the police
A cyclist has spoken out about how his and others’ lives are regularly put at risk by reckless drivers on the notoriously dangerous Shipston Road
‘I felt if people from Warwickshire come together then we could secure the future for the river’
A teenager with a passion for fishing has become so concerned about the health of the Avon that he’s started a new group to fight for it
Three Stratford district projects awarded share of £46,000 through community scheme
Stratford District Council has announced three projects have been awarded a share of £46,000 as part of a Community Grants Scheme
Poundland sells for £840k
The former Poundland shop at 6-7 Bridge Street in Stratford town centre sold at auction last month.
‘I feel like my nanny is with me every week when I play’
Stef Hemmings has been a keen footballer for as long as she can remember - and a family photo shows that her nanny Winifred was the same 90 years ago
‘We’re trading now better, stronger and busier than ever before’
Forty jobs and the future of three village pubs have been saved
Stratford Reform councillor steps into deputy role
Cllr James Crocker (Reform, Arden) takes deputy role at county council alongside leader George Finch.
State-of-the-art ‘first’ for Warwick Hospital team
A medical team at Warwick Hospital has completed a first endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedure
Harry Potter actor David Bradley is coming to Stratford special one-off event
Harry Potter actor David Bradley is heading back to Holy Trinity Church in Stratford for a special one-night performance.
Tributes to John Nolan - actor, director and a free spirit
John Nolan, who has died at the age of 87, had a varied and fulfilling life, including time as a teacher at Stratford College.