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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.
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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.
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‘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.
Police use Snapchat to warn Stratford children about dangers of climbing on roofs
Police in Stratford are using the social media platform Snapchat to warn young people about the dangers of climbing on roofs.
‘You will be thinking about booking again as you walk out of the arena’
Dance, jive, and have the time of your life at the mind-bending virtual comeback show ABBA Voyage.
Stratford residents campaign to save green spaces ahead of auction
Residents have launched a campaign to take control of green spaces near their Stratford homes that are due to be auctioned later this month
‘All the staff are elated to have achieved this result’
Children at Ettington Preschool are “exceptionally well cared for and safe at this welcoming and nurturing setting”.
‘Could I have used better terminology? Probably - I have no issue with saying that’
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch says he “could have used better terms” than those that prompted him to face a vote of no confidence
Community fundraising ensures a ‘new hat for the Old Lady of Henley’
At long last, the tenacity of the community of Henley is to be rewarded with the start of a new roof for the Guild Hall.
CCTV released after fake police officer claimed victim’s bank card needed to be ‘forensically tested’
Detectives are trying to trace a man they believe posed as a police officer in order to take a Warwickshire resident’s bank card.
‘Autumn’s journey will inspire other families to never give up hope’
A focus to raise money in their daughter’s memory has helped a Broom family secure two vital pieces of hospital equipment
Owner of ‘world’s smallest dog’ sentenced for animal cruelty offences
A woman who once claimed to own the smallest dog in Britain has been sentenced for animal cruelty offences and illegal dog breeding.
Man found dead in wheelie bin has been identified
Devastated family of Thomas Niven pay tribute to his ‘vibe for life’ after his body was tragically found in a wheelie bin in Coventry on 13th March.
Tiddington couple devastated after thief stole their car and their independence
A cruel thief took away a couple’s independence when he stole their Ford Fiesta from outside their retirement complex in Tiddington.
‘There’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life care’
Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella met with actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE on Wednesday 4th March
Heating oil price hikes hit Stratford pockets
People across rural Warwickshire who use heating oil are being hammered with massive price rises.
Surviving cancer - four friends share their stories to support Stratford’s hospice
Four women who were once referred to the Shakespeare Hospice are sharing their stories as the faces of a newly launched legacy campaign.