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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
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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.
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
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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
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.
‘The people made it possible for us because we had great support everywhere’
A former jockey from Henley has completed a 3,140 kilometre run across China
‘There was a lot of verbal abuse from drivers who object to us using the pavement as a pavement’
A FENCE was knocked down and there were claims of abuse being shouted as a campaign to reclaim the pavements of Shottery continued this week
Bang your pots and pans - it’s time for the Alcester Wassail this weekend
Get ready to bang your pots and pans as the Alcester Wassail is taking place on Saturday, 17th January.
Why not lay the scene in fair Stratford?
Herefordshire usurps Warwickshire as ‘perfect backdrop’ for Hollywood take on Hamnet as Stratford location is ignored
‘This is not acceptable behaviour and it is a distraction from the real issues’
Warwickshire County Council’s leader is facing fresh code of conduct accusations after creating an image of a political rival in a burglar’s outfit
Baldrick the Shipston tabby cat immortalised in new book
A cat with more than 1,000 fans around the world has been immortalised in a book
Shipston cat Winnie needs emergency surgery after eating 21 hair bands
A Shipston cat that needed emergency surgery after eating 21 elastic hairbands has made a full recovery
‘Because she was killed by Russia she will be forever 37’
A Ukrainian poet and campaigner recently returned to Shipston to read from a book written by her friend before she was killed by Russian missiles
Plans for 70 new homes in south Warwickshire village set to be approved
Plans for 70 new homes on the edge of Kineton look set to be approved tomorrow (Wednesday,14th January) despite 280 objections.
Stratford centre for young people outside mainstream schooling expands
An education centre which helps young people access training and skills is expanding its base in Stratford.
British Olympic rower to open Southam’s new Aldi supermarket
Southam’s new Aldi store is to open later this month, with British Olympic rower Rory Gibbs cutting the ribbon.
Holiday savings: Cosy up for the winter with the perfect cottage escape
Choose from more than 22,000 idyllic cottages across the UK and Ireland, from romantic breaks to family staycations.
Warwick drug dealer jailed after cocaine was found in his underwear
Connor Bradbury, suspected by police of running a drugs line across south Warwickshire, was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Zahawi’s move ‘damaging’ to Reform amid claims former Stratford MP was refused peerage
Just hours after Zahawi stepped back into the spotlight, the mudslinging followed with claims he only joined Reform as he was refused a peerage.
The rise and rise of the indie coffee shop
Personality and a bit of quirkiness is fuelling the rise of the independent coffee shop in Stratford and elsewhere