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Fears that health service ‘collapsing’

Calls to safeguard future of health service in south Warwickshire as critical incident at Warwick Hospital sees wait times of over 24 hours

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‘Just because I'm in a wheelchair doesn't mean I shouldn't be able to enter’

A former Stratford rugby player who was left paralysed after an injury during a match is taking his fundraising efforts to the streets of Paris

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Traffic-free Stratford High Street trial returns alongside demolition of Gateway offices

The long talked about pedestrianisation of Stratford’s High Street is back on the agenda with money set aside for a 12-month trial.

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Video- watch motorist caught driving wrong way along A46

A motorist has been banned from driving after being caught driving the wrong way along the A46

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Volunteer to get toads off the roads around south Warwickshire

A wildlife charity is calling for volunteers to join its toad patrol.

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Haggis and a dram or two of whiskey as Fox at Loxley prepares to mark Burns Night

Auld Lang Syne will be on the lips, and a wee dram in hand, when The Fox at Loxley hosts a traditional Burns Night supper this Friday

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Video - Watch suspected cable thief appear from manhole in Birmingham city centre

Three men were arrested on suspicion of stealing underground cables following an incident in Birmingham.

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Income from planning soars as developers target the Stratford district

Stratford District Council is taking on more planning officers to deal with the wave of applications triggered by its housing shortfall.

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Avian flu still in Stratford but no deaths reported in two weeks

The avian flu outbreak that devastated Stratford’s swan population has eased, but the disease hasn’t completely gone

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Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell to appear at special Stratford Literary Festival event

Maggie O’Farrell – author of the moment following the huge success of the screen adaptation of Hamnet – is coming to Stratford

The Stratford Observer

Public EV charging to finally be installed in Harbury

The unit, to be built in Harbury village car park, is within a ten-minute walk of most homes in the village.

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New £7 million sports hall to be built at Shipston High School

A new £7 million sports hall is to be built at Shipston High School

The Stratford Observer

New £7million school sports hall to meet the growing needs of the south Warwickshire population

The new sports facilities, funded by Warwickshire County Council, will include a multi-use hall with space for four badminton courts.

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Nine-year fight to save Great Wolford village pub ends in High Court defeat

Villagers in Great Wolford are ‘bitterly disappointed’ after losing a High Court judicial review.

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New owners plan spa and gym upgrade at Ardencote Manor hotel

The new owners of Ardencote Manor are planning to upgrade the hotel’s leisure offering with a new gym and dining room and changes to the spa entrance.

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‘Some people just don't seem to be able to understand what the protest is about’

A protest in Shottery to reclaim the pavements from dangerous drivers is into its third week - with organisers still facing angry motorists

The Stratford Observer

Stratford-based NFU Mutual makes the Top Employers list

It has secured itself a place on the 2026 Top Employers list for the fourth year in succession.

Coventry Live - Stratford-upon-Avon

Cost of parking permit in Warwickshire set to rise - here's what you'll have to pay

It is being proposed to increase the yearly charge while also bringing in a six month option

The Stratford Observer

From Ice to Podium: Key Winter Olympic Sports Bettors Follow Closely

From Ice to Podium: Key Winter Olympic Sports Bettors Follow Closely

The Stratford Observer

RUGBY UNION - Alcester stretch unbeaten run to five games with bonus point win against Camp Hill

A brace of tries from Ieuan Hopkin and further scores from Lewis Wright, Lewis Walker, Jamie Harland and Jack Green sealed a fine win for Alcester at Kings Coughton.