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KFC will finally be opening at the Maybird in Stratford
KFC will finally open in Stratford this summer, it was confirmed this week.
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Stratford to set a first in the UK for bicycle buses
Stratford is on course to become the first town of its size in the UK to have ‘bike buses’ serving all of its primary schools
Warwickshire leader George Finch faces another investigation as experts brought in
A nationally-renowned standards specialist has been drafted in by Warwickshire County Council.
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‘It’s not a crime to love what you do’ - mum heads to Stratford College to follow her make-up artist dream
A Stratford mum is proving it is never too late to follow your dreams after leaving a career in advertising to become a professional make-up artist.
Teenage girl airlifted to hospital after being hit by lorry in Stratford town centre
A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital this morning (Monday) after being seriously injured in an incident in Stratford town centre.
‘I don’t feel that this farm is mine - I’m just a custodian of it to pass it on, which is nice’
Last month, Mickleton farmer Chris Slatter became a Britain’s Got Talent winner as part of the victorious Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir
Teenage girl seriously injured after crash with lorry in Stratford
She was found trapped under the lorry on Wood Street this morning (June 15)
‘South Warwickshire Local Plan is going to fail… it’s time to think the unthinkable’
Cllr Daren Pemberton, leader of the Conservatives, argues the Local Plan will face legal challenges, is running out of time, and is dead in the water.
‘South Warwickshire Local Plan is best deal for infrastructure and will hit deadline’
Cllr George Cowcher, deputy leader of the Lib Dems, explains the thinking behind the Local Plan and how it will provide much-needed infrastructure.
80-year-old gets her birthday wish… a first motorbike ride
Staff and punters at the Masons Arms in Pebworth arranged for Jean Cotton to celebrate her big day by whizzing around on the back of a Triumph.
Robert stands tall after winning the first Brook Arts Award
There were smiles all round at the Brook Arts Awards on Saturday, held at the arts hub in Shottery.
Summer festival guide 2026 for Warwickshire and beyond
The Summer Music Festival season is upon us once more and there’s lots of great gigs going on in the vicinity of Stratford.
Mystery of a stolen car and broken safe found in Warwickshire Avon
When you hear about cars and a safe being found in rivers, you’d be forgiven for thinking this is taken fresh from a gangster novel.
Afternoon tea marks 80 years of Alveston Village Association
Last Sunday (7th June) saw the 80th anniversary of the Alveston Village Association marked with a special afternoon tea.
Police boss determined to cut road fatalities after four deaths in South Warwickshire
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe said he remained determined to see road safety improved across the county.
All fun on the charity tractor run
There was a tractor run across south Warwickshire and the Cotswolds last weekend, all to help raise money for two charities.
'Dangerous' dog seized after incident in Stratford
The dog has been seized and is being kept in secure kennels while an investigation is carried out
Neighbours’ anger over forest charity’s land sale
A woodland conservation charity has been accused of hypocrisy over its plans to sell off land.
Meetings planned over multi-million-pound upgrade to major A46 junction
Residents and road users are being invited to meet the team behind the A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade.
East meets West - potential names revealed for future Gloucestershire councils
The preferred names of Gloucestershire’s future councils and how many councillors they could have has been put forward by Shire Hall chiefs.