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From jamming with Jimi, hanging with Bowie to helping out The Beatles…
Renowned session guitarist Alan Parker shares stories from his amazing rock career - ahead of evening talk at Broad Campden Village Hall
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Judge rules policy that allows men into women’s changing rooms is unlawful harassment and discrimination - NATIONAL NEWS
In a landmark judgment, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that an NHS Foundation Trust unlawfully discriminated against and harassed the female nurses by...
Hundreds of new homes planned for Hampton Magna, Warwick
Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey has submitted an outline planning application to Warwick District Council for new homes and extensive green public open spaces.
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Putting Arts House centre stage in 2026
Artistic director of Rother Street Arts House John-Robert Partridge looks to a bright future with the community on board
Warwickshire drink-drive arrests include driver who was asleep at the wheel
Driving bans for man caught drink-driving in a Stratford supermarket car park and a man found asleep behind the wheel.
Coroner urges government action after Harry and Tilly deaths
Warwickshire coroner makes ‘prevention of future death’ recommendations for young drivers after inquest into Chipping Campden teen crash victims
Regional news - murder investigation in Evesham after death of woman, 69
A murder investigation has been launched after a 69-year-old woman was found dead at an address in Evesham.
End could be in sight for Leamington's crazy paving
Over the past decade The Observer has regularly reported on the issue of the hundreds of uneven and cracked paving slabs on the town's main street.
‘If this goes ahead, I will probably be one of the shops that close’
Proposals to charge for parking in Alcester high street have led to concerns from shop owners that it could spell the end for their businesses
Car park solar scheme favoured over Stratford’s hydro electric project
Plans to install a hydro electricity generator on the Avon could be dead in the water as it is seen as too high risk.
Surge in demand sees Warwick Hospital struggling to cope
The emergency department at Warwick Hospital is struggling to cope as it has seen an unmanageable surge in demand over the last couple of days
West Midlands Ambulance Service staff networks donate supplies to Jamaica
Staff and volunteers from across the Trust responded to their appeal with generosity by donating essential hygiene and comfort items.
New chicken shop Wingers launches competition to win £50 voucher
A new chicken shop that opened in Stratford is giving away a £50 voucher to one lucky customer
The Myton Hospices is brewing up for its next fundraiser
Communities across Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to come together over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Matthew Poole named as new CEO of Stratford Town Trust
Matthew Poole, who grew up in south Birmingham, will join the trust on 14th March, succeeding Sara Aspley, who stepped down in November.
Four million voters face losing their say as Labour accused of cancelling elections in ‘attack on democracy’ - NATIONAL NEWS
Around four million people are set to be denied a vote in this May’s local elections after the Labour Government moved to cancel dozens of council polls...
Teenagers arrested after entering Stratford flats with machetes, knives and Class A drugs
Two teenagers have been arrested after reports of males armed with knives and machetes entering flats in Stratford
Arrest following reports of teens entering flats in Stratford armed with knives
A 16 year-old and a 17 year-old, from the West Midlands, were arrested on Tuesday January 13 on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and being concerned in the supply of drugs.
Former Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi slammed locally for his defection to Reform UK
The 58 year-old, who was Conservative MP for Stratford from 2010 to 2024, announced his defection at a press conference in London on Monday (January 12).
Covid’s forgotten ‘going to be heard’ as Stratford MP leads Westminster debate
Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella will lead a debate today (Thursday) highlighting those “left behind” during the Covid pandemic.