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Fairytales get a reboot thanks to creative Stratford couple
Stratford creative husband and wife Myles McLeod and Evgenia Golubeva publish Fairytale Fiasco series
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Safety concerns raised over ‘dangerous’ Great Alne road that doesn’t get gritted
Safety concerns have been raised about a road in Great Alne after accidents were claimed on the ungritted surface
Reform UK set for huge gains in West Midlands if an election was called soon
A new poll has predicted that Reform UK will win 27 of the 39 parliamentary seats in the West Midlands.
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Regional news: Visually impaired man faced £60k care bill after being sent letters he couldn’t read
A visually impaired man was given two weeks to pay a £60,000 care bill after being sent several letters he couldn’t read.
Cities, curries and children’s TV? Have a go at the top online weekend quiz
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate online pub quiz.
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
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.
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.