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‘It was probably the best Christmas present I could ever have’

A lambing brought an extra touch of magic to festivities at a smallholding near Lower Quinton when a healthy Shropshire lamb was born on 25th December

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Walking footballers enjoy kick about at St George’s Park

A selection of players from Alcester Town Walking Football Club got to play at St George’s Park – home of England football teams

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‘I don’t know whether they’ll find a vaccine, but it’s great news’

As the swan death toll from avian flu continues to mount in Stratford, a new research project has been announced that could lead to a vaccine

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‘My professional life has been dominated by The Archers’

Stratford-based actor Hedli Niklaus perfectly describes long-running radio series The Archers as “a kind of institution”

Coventry Live - Stratford-upon-Avon

Concern about child approached by van driver was 'contractor asking for directions'

Police wanted to allay fears after the incident gained traction online

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It’s question time: Can you crack this super-tough online pub quiz?

The Saturday Social is back with 13 general knowledge questions on everything from desserts to darts.

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‘Everybody’s been really positive, welcoming and very supportive of us’

There’s a new pub in town in Alcester – but there are some familiar faces behind the bar

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Best places to live in Warwickshire with surprisingly affordable homes

Lifestyle magazine names Warwickshire's best places to live, from historic Stratford-upon-Avon to charming villages with prices from £345,000

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Warwickshire news: Man and woman deny further abuse charges following death of baby girl

A man and woman who deny killing a 13-month-old girl will face a Crown Court trial in October.

The Stratford Observer

STORM GORETTI - 'Don't force employees to make dangerous workplace journeys', TUC says

The Trades Union Congress said bosses should not threaten employees with loss of pay or forced holiday if travel was unsafe.

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Warwickshire community pulls together in face of anti-social behaviour

A triangle of trouble has been identified as youths continue to plague Meon Vale, Quinton and Fenleigh Park with anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The Stratford Observer

Icy start to 2026 in south Warwickshire

After a mild festive season, with dreamers left bereft of a white Christmas, residents woke up in the new year to freezing conditions.

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Village school’s future under threat as Alcester area sees drop in demand for primary places

Warwickshire County Council officers said that the data supports the shutting of Great Alne Primary School.

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Storm Goretti- snow and ice leads to south Warwickshire school closures

Snow has fallen across parts of south Warwickshire, with some schools closed today

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A lot of Shakespeare, a musical, some saga and a panto

Herald Arts editor Gill Sutherland picks her highlights from 2025

The Stratford Observer

HORSE RACING - Olly Murphy targets victory on Resplendent Grey at Warwick this weekend

The Grade One-winning handler, who trains just 10 miles from the track in nearby Wilmcote, insists that the £100,000 feature is under consideration for the progressive eight-year-old.

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Bidford mum’s walking challenge after brain tumour diagnosis

A group of family and friends will be walking between Birmingham and Stratford this weekend to raise money for two charities.

The Stratford Observer

Warwick student Jade Scott currently battling it out in The Traitors

Jade Scott is one of the contestants taking part in the hugely popular game show on BBC One, which sees the Faithful tasked with finding out the Traitors.

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‘We have to live with this every day, twice a day’

Traffic was brought to a standstill outside Stratford Girls’ Grammar School on Tuesday as a protest was held to win back the pavements for pedestrians

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Stratford Foodbank winter fundraisers help raise over £12,000

Local primary school children kicked off the season of giving by taking part in a sponsored Rudolph Run, tying up their laces and donning festive antlers to support families facing hardship.