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Stratford theatre group gets unexpected boost from Sir Kenneth Branagh
A production of The Tempest at Stratford’s Bear Pit Theatre has received an unexpected boost of support from Sir Kenneth Branagh.
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Shottery residents stage second traffic protest against pavement driving
A residents group in Shottery have started a second wave of protests against dangerous pavement driving near Stratford Girls Grammar School
Labour faces historic test as poll signals major shift in voter support across the nation - NATIONAL NEWS
Labour could lose its position as the dominant political force in Wales for the first time in modern history, according to a new poll examining voting intention
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Stratford district's community facilities get a VE Day revamp
Stratford District Council launched its Community Grant Scheme last year to mark the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.
‘Don’t worry about anything and take life as it comes’
“Don’t worry about anything and take life as it comes,” is the secret to a happy life according to 103-year-old Janet Gardner
IMF Warning as UK Faces Weakest Growth in G7 and Rising Bills - NATIONAL NEWS
Britain is set to suffer the most severe economic shock among advanced economies this year, according to a stark warning from the International Monetary Fund...
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.
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
Warwickshire residents urged to test their smoke alarms
The call to action comes from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service as part of the Fire Kills campaign.
New deputy leader elected at Warwickshire County Council
Coun George Finch was re-elected as group leader at Reform Warwickshire's Annual General Meeting at the weekend.
Ohio delegation to visit Warwickshire to talk business
A group from Mentor, Ohio – which, if it were a country in its own right would be the 20th economy in the world – will be visiting the region in April.
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
Remarkable Regency women to be celebrated in Warwick
Heritage and Culture Warwickshire are marking the opening of their new exhibition Warwick Castle Unboxed with a range of talks and workshops this May and June.
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.
Chedham's Yard in Wellesbourne marks 20th anniversary of winning BBC Restoration Village
Twelve of the first people who had a blacksmith experience at the historic wheelwrights got together on Saturday (April 11).
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
A "whopping" 1.7 tonnes of ready-cut chips seized in Stratford
Officers seized 1.7 tonnes of ready-cut chips while taking part in an operation to crack down on food standards breaches.
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.