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Laying a skeleton to rest in Warwickshire after years of use training medics
The partial skeleton of an unnamed man has been laid to rest bringing to a close a decades of service to medical education.
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Stratford-based homes business bought by property website Zoopla
The UK’s biggest new homes search portal, which is based in Stratford, has been snapped up by online property sales giant Zoopla.
Crude, quick-fix pothole repairs are being used in half of cases in Warwickshire
A county council director insists crude short-term pothole fixes are a necessary evil – despite agreeing that complaints about them are “justified”.
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Three gang members jailed after breaking into homes to steal keys to high-value cars
Three members of a car key burglary gang who targeted vehicles across the Midlands, including Earlswood, have been jailed.
Growing up online in Warwickshire
Should the UK impose a social media ban like Australia? Is it appropriate for a toddler to have their own phone? How much screen time is damaging?
Warwickshire firm gets boost from Theo Paphitis as part of his Small Business Sunday scheme
Southam-based firm received a business boost from Theo Paphitis, the retail entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den star.
Warwickshire animal sanctuary faces permanent closure over 'rising costs'
Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire is closed to visitors while a consultation into its future is carried out
New owners will take over Mount in Henley
The Mount in Henley to be taken over by Martin and Omm Peel, who run the popular Bull’s Head in Wootton Wawen known for its Thai food
Stratford event to focus on water as UK’s rivers among the unhealthiest in Europe
At a time when floods have been all around, a special event is taking place in and around Stratford to put a spotlight on our relationship with water.
Rise in rough sleepers
Annual count of rough sleepers sees rise in Stratford district on previous years, with 14 counted on selected night - compared to 10 last year
Stratford district pushing to take back control of planning
The fightback has begun against the dramatic ruling that risked opening the floodgates to a new wave of developers across Stratford district
‘Inspirational’ mural is finished
Artists Ali Glover and Melanie Saggs pose with Stratford District Council project manager John Tonge as BHS mural is completed
All roads lead to the Roman Alcester Heritage Museum
‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’ is an iconic line from Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Worry as vet bills increase - but changes could be on the way
More pet owners are having to appeal for financial help after being left with huge vet bills
Ex-apprentice becomes the boss
Former Stratford College apprentice Tara Moreton-Archibald steps into role of executive chef at MOR Bakery & Kitchen
‘It’s a wonderful thing to see other people enjoying your cider – it’s like a dream’
A Studley based family-run business say their hand-pressed craft cider is popular with people who prefer natural and local
Three world record holders meet in Stratford for much-anticipated reunion
A knife thrower, a head balancer and an endurance athlete walk into a bar...
Turning art into cancer support following Warwickshire Artisans founder’s diagnosis
More than 75 artists and makers are donating their work to raise cash for a cancer charity.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust creates two director roles to drive forward its vision
A creative director has been appointed at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in a first for the charity.
Try these 13 general knowledge questions on everything from cocktails to crocodiles
Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s best online pub quiz.