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Budget 2025 - Small family businesses concerned they’re picking up more costs
The 2025 Autumn Budget was announced today by chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves
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Stratford holds its breath as Budget finally unveiled
A Budget that carries so much political capital will be delivered today - but will it hit you in the pocket?
Shakespeare and Hathaway cast and crew return to Stratford to film new series
A film crew was in Henley Street yesterday (25th November) filming the new series of Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators
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First Reform councillor directly elected onto Stratford District Council
Coun Ashley Jones has taken his seat following a by-election in Salford Priors.
Shipston clock shop stands the test of time by turning 50
Mankind has been obsessed with telling the time since time immemorial, so to speak, which explains why some people are utterly infatuated by clocks
Using motorsport tech to make scooters and wheelchairs safer
A Southam-based company is taking tech from motorsport and harnessing it to make e-bikes, mobility scooters and wheelchairs safer
More than 13million pensioners set to benefit from budget - NATIONAL NEWS
Those on the full rate of the new State Pension are set to receive over £550-a-year more.
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
Leamington Music welcomes The Mellstock Band (December 3 and 4) and Joglaresa (December 16).
Stratford Christmas markets to return this weekend - with much-needed changes still in place
Boasting some 200 stalls on Waterside, Henley Street and Bridge Street, they will again take place over two consecutive weekends.
Government unveils massive 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres plan to cut NHS waiting times - NATIONAL NEWS
A total of £300million worth of funding for NHS technology will also be introduced to support work of staff and boost their productivity.
There might be giants… the RSC reveals its BFG puppets as the show starts in Stratford
HE’S big, friendly and he’s obviously a giant and he will be on stage in Stratford.
New children's book aims to encourage kindness
Mum & Me: The Perfect Team by Whitnash Primary School counsellor Fiona Sharpe highlights the all too often unnoticed role played by young carers.
Police and crime commissioner vows to fight on for future of Warwickshire’s force
The politician who oversees Warwickshire Police has vowed to fight any prospect of a takeover by a larger force.
Huge panettone helps Stratford deli raise money for Shakespeare Hospice
It was hailed as the UK’s largest panettone but any way you slice it, the sweet treat raised valuable funds for the Shakespeare Hospice.
How a cup of tea started Harry Potter actor David Bradley on his acting career
David Bradley, known to many as Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, was at Stratford Rotary Club’s Children of Courage Awards last week.
Severn Trent welcomes new chief executive
“I’ve been privileged enough to lead many parts of the business, and to now become chief executive is an absolute honour."
Upset in Studley as families left to pick up bill of repairing gravestones
Relatives left reeling after the headstones of their loved ones’ graves were toppled have been dealt a fresh blow.
Festive fun lined-up at Dogs Trust Kenilworth's Christmas Fair
The dog rehoming centre is opening its doors for festive fun on Saturday December 6 from 12pm until 4pm.
Dancing the night away at Leamington's Loft Theatre
Dancing at Lughnasa runs from December 3 to 13.
Stratford Christmas markets - dates, timings and road closures
The first of this year’s Christmas markets takes place in Stratford this weekend, with residents reminded parts of the town will be closed to traffic.