Local News

Stratford Herald - News Feed

Reform’s George Finch cleared of code of conduct breach following rape case comments

Leader George Finch has been cleared of breaching the code of conduct following comments he made about a rape case.

Local messages

The Stratford Observer

Severn Trent produces extra 400m litres a day to keep Midlands hydrated during heatwave

It also says grass and gardens are resilient, so will bounce back quickly when the wetter weather returns.

The Stratford Observer

Dancers taking to the stage to help orphans in Nepal

James and the Giant Peach is on at Leamington's Spa Centtre on July 4 and 5.

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

The Stratford Observer

Police launch appeal after baby found dead in warehouse

The baby is believed to have been unknowingly transported to the warehouse from somewhere in the West Midlands, Warwickshire, West Mercia or Staffordshire

The Stratford Observer

Family pay tribute to beloved grandmother who died in M40 crash

Anne Anderson was a passenger in one of the three cars involved in the collision on June 21.

Stratford Herald - News Feed

Kineton Music Festival sees 1,800 fans enjoy tunes in the sun

Memories of the 1990s came flooding back for hundreds of music fans at Kineton Music Festival

Stratford Herald - News Feed

‘Justice for our Daniel’

Daniel Livingstone’s family speak of unbearable loss as the trial into his hit-and-run death concludes with lengthy sentences for those involved.

The Stratford Observer

Kate Bliss in Dorridge for Jewellery, Watches & Silver Valuations

It will be held on Thursday  July 2 from 11 am to 2 pm at Dorridge Village Hal

The Stratford Observer

New musical director takes the baton at Shipston Town Band

Paul has already collaborated with composers including Seb Farrell and Ian Feltwell to create new works.

Stratford Herald - News Feed

‘If the world can’t see what is happening in real life then we’d better do it in a theatre’

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street plays Birmingham Rep between 4th July and 15th August

The Stratford Observer

Sink hole forces closure of Leamington town centre street

It is not known if the extreme heat caused the road to collapse.

The Stratford Observer

UK forced to pay soaring prices for imported electricity during heatwave - NATIONAL NEWS

The UK was forced to pay exceptionally high prices for emergency electricity imports during this week's heatwave after domestic power supplies fell short of dem

Stratford Herald - News Feed

Two more Warwickshire councillors quit Reform to join Restore Britain

Two Warwickshire councillors have quit Reform UK for Restore Britain to hand their new party a kingmaker’s role at the county council

The Stratford Observer

BOWLS - Warwickshire Women qualify for Walker Cup national finals

The Warwickshire Women's Bowling Association (WWBA) took on teams from Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire in the West qualifier at Devizes Bowls Club.

The Stratford Observer

Stratford MP calls for a bold new deal with Europe

On the ten year anniversary of the Brexit referendum, The Liberal Democrats have launched a new billboard campaign.

The Stratford Observer

Digital future for restored historic site

The restoration of St Michael’s Place in Warwick will include a 21st century digital interpretation.

Stratford Herald - News Feed

‘It’s becoming a bit of a car graveyard’

The mystery of cars being discovered at the bottom of the River Avon goes on, with a scuba diver finding four more vehicles

Stratford Herald - News Feed

South Warwickshire to mark Armed Forces Day 2026

Armed Forces Day this Saturday (27th June) will be marked with a series of events

Stratford Herald - News Feed

Long Compton Community Fete returns tomorrow

The much-loved Long Compton Community Fete returns on Saturday

Stratford Herald - News Feed

Affordable family fun by the river this summer

Riverside is supporting the Government's Great British Summer Savings initiative to help families make summer days out a bit more affordable.