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Throckmorton family throw open Coughton Court gates after taking over historic estate
Historic Coughton Court welcomed visitors at the weekend, marking the Throckmorton family’s first opening since taking over management of the estate.
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Warwickshire Lib Dems add to pressure on council leader as they back no-confidence motion
The Lib Dems will support the removal of county council leader George Finch, the group confirmed this morning (Tuesday).
After loss of three babies, Stratford mum is now looking forward to Mother’s Day with newborn Evie
Rachel Evans says it will be bittersweet, but she no longer dreads Mother’s Day thanks to support from charity, Tommy’s.
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WIN! Family ticket to Rustival car show
COMPETITION: From clapped-out classics to concours-condition showstoppers, see them all at Rustival at British Motor Museum
Campaign started to raise £25,000 to fix Wellesbourne school pool
A fundraising campaign has been launched to repair the swimming pool at Wellesbourne Primary School
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch facing vote of no confidence
A motion has been tabled by the Greens to have George Finch removed as leader - an action he described as a political stunt.
Stratford’s Tiddington Road among the country’s most expensive streets
We take a look at what’s for sale on Stratford’s Millionaires’ Row and how that compares with London’s most expensive street.
Fundraiser started to support Stratford man Bob Boff
A fundraiser has been started in aid of a Stratford man diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour
Drug dealer jailed after Warwickshire Police spotted him selling cocaine from his car
A 53-year-old man has been jailed for three years after police caught him dealing cocaine out of his car.
Easter opening still on track for £250k new-look play area at Stratford Rec
The revamped play area at the Rec in Stratford should be open and ready to let little ‘uns burn off some energy this Easter - despite constant rain.
Driver banned for six months after dangerous overtake leads to near miss with HGV
A motorist has been banned from driving for six months after a near miss with a HGV was caught on dashcam
‘What concerns me is the disease that rats carry’
Stratford resident Alex Arnott has raised health concerns after he discovered a dead rat in his garden
Autumn’s award-winning art
Holy Trinity pupil Autumn Hall, ten, wins Clarendon Fine Art Stratford competition - and her piece is now in the running for a national award
‘I will be buried with generations of my sisters in the little convent cemetery here in Southam’
Being the last of anything can be a lonely business, but the last nun in Southam has lived a life that everyone should pay attention to
‘I’m living in and paying for a property that’s not safe to live in’
Private and social landlords are set to face a grilling from Warwickshire councillors over “horrific problems” reported to them about mould in homes
Volunteer drivers needed after rule change sees demand for hospital transport soar
A vital service that helped patients get to appointments at 59 hospitals last year is looking for more volunteers to help it meet a surge in demand.
Business inspired by Chateau TV show
Harbury couple inspired to start interiors business after appearing on Channel 4’s Chateau DIY: Win the Dream
It’s Stratford v Banbury in the battle of things to do for teenagers
Teenager Joshua Turner has called for a wider range of interesting things for children to do in Stratford. But how does the town compare to Banbury?
Book back on shelves despite trans activist complaint
When Kids Say They’re Trans is back on Warwickshire library shelves after temporary removal following complaint
Warning not to swim in Avon
Environment Agency issues no-swim warning as it investigates suspected pollution in the Avon at The Old Bathing Place