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FIRST LOOK: Branagh as Prospero
The first photo of Kenneth Branagh as Prospero has been released for the RSC’s sold out run of The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre
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‘Alladin’s cave’ of stolen farm equipment found in derelict Warwickshire pub
A large amount of farming equipment has been recovered from a derelict pub in a Warwickshire village
Nominate your best butterfly to help group find nation's favourite flutterer
People can choose any of their garden visitors such as the red admiral or holly blue or rarities such as the duke of Burgundy or the mighty purple emperor.
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South Warwickshire whisky scoops awards double
Cotswolds Distillery, located in the village of Stourton near Shipston, won three awards at the English Whisky Awards.
June deadline to register children for the 11+ exam in Warwickshire
Registration for Warwickshire’s 11+ test has opened – and needs to be completed soon.
Opinion: ‘We find room for thousands of new homes around Stratford district - or get told to build even more’
Stratford District Council leader Susan June writes about the South Warwickshire Local Plan.
Stratford Town Council beadle steps down after 10 years in role
The outgoing beadle of Stratford Town Council has said it has been an “honour and a privilege” to serve 10 years in the role.
Warwick Castle features on new set of Royal Mail stamps
The castle is one of eight to feature on a new set of stamps celebrating the architectural brilliance of castles from across the UK.
10ft hole raises more concerns at cemetery
Families visiting their loved ones in Studley cemetery last week had to pass a 10ft deep open grave which had not been roped off
Petition launched to extend hours and days of Stratford’s Minor Injuries Unit
A petition to extend the hours and days that Stratford’s Minor Injuries Unit is open has been launched by Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella
FOOTBALL - Stratford Town discover league allocation for 2026/27 season
The Bards finished 11th in the Southern League Premier Central last season, nine points outside of the play-off places.
£80 million cash boost for social care and health support in Warwickshire
Members of Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet gave the huge cash injection the go-ahead at a meeting this week.
Rodent treatment carried out on holes in two Stratford streets
Rodent treatment has been carried out by Warwickshire County Council (WCC) after holes were found in areas of Dale Avenue and Avon Crescent
Maddison gets creative to fund exciting trip across the world
A Year 8 pupil at Chipping Campden School has kick-started a fundraising campaign for a trip of a lifetime
Makerfield MP quits to pave way for Andy Burnham’s bid to become Prime Minister - NATIONAL NEWS
Josh Simons has announced he will step down as MP for Makerfield in Wigan, paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to return to Parliament...
Homebuilder donates £1.500 to south Warwickshire homelessness charity
Barratt Homes has donated £!,500 to LWS Night Shelter.
‘The community around here is absolutely amazing and they have supported us from day one’
A village pub has enjoyed a successful start to life under new ownership
MOTORSPORT - Power Maxed Racing launch PM1 Junior Championship to run alongside BTCC in 2027
The Studley-based team will provide the cars for the first-ever Junior series which will run alongside the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 2027.
Wes Streeting quits as Health Secretary - NATIONAL NEWS
Wes Streeting dramatically resigned as Health Secretary at lunchtime today, launching an extraordinary attack on Sir Keir Starmer and plunging Labour into fresh
Adult ADHD referrals reopen in Coventry and Warwicksire
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board has reopened referral routes for ADHD and autism patients of all ages, after they were paused a year ago