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Alscot Estate CEO named new patron of the Friends of Stratford Hospital

Emma Holman-West has previously worked with the charity on a major fundraising campaign to help create new cancer and ophthalmology wards.

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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.

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Wingers opens new store in Stratford-Upon-Avon

The fastest-growing homegrown UK chicken brand is spreading its wings once again with the grand opening of its 22nd store.

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Former Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK

Stratford’s former Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, it was announced today (Monday).

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Stratford police reassure families after van driver accused of approaching schoolgirl

Police have said that a van driver, targeted on social media with claims he had tried to lure a child into his van, was asking for directions.

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Former Warwickshire MP defects to Reform and says UK 'needs Nigel Farage'

Nadhim Zahawi served as Conservative MP for Stratford-upon-Avon from 2010 until 2024

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The crisis is not caused by a lack of permissions., it is caused by who controls the land’

The debate around how many new homes are needed in the Stratford district, and where and when they should be built is turning toxic

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‘It was probably the best Christmas present I could ever have’

A lambing brought an extra touch of magic to festivities at a smallholding near Lower Quinton when a healthy Shropshire lamb was born on 25th December

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Walking footballers enjoy kick about at St George’s Park

A selection of players from Alcester Town Walking Football Club got to play at St George’s Park – home of England football teams

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‘I don’t know whether they’ll find a vaccine, but it’s great news’

As the swan death toll from avian flu continues to mount in Stratford, a new research project has been announced that could lead to a vaccine

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‘My professional life has been dominated by The Archers’

Stratford-based actor Hedli Niklaus perfectly describes long-running radio series The Archers as “a kind of institution”

Coventry Live - Stratford-upon-Avon

Concern about child approached by van driver was 'contractor asking for directions'

Police wanted to allay fears after the incident gained traction online

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It’s question time: Can you crack this super-tough online pub quiz?

The Saturday Social is back with 13 general knowledge questions on everything from desserts to darts.

Coventry Live - Stratford-upon-Avon

Best places to live in Warwickshire with surprisingly affordable homes

Lifestyle magazine names Warwickshire's best places to live, from historic Stratford-upon-Avon to charming villages with prices from £345,000

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‘Everybody’s been really positive, welcoming and very supportive of us’

There’s a new pub in town in Alcester – but there are some familiar faces behind the bar

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Warwickshire news: Man and woman deny further abuse charges following death of baby girl

A man and woman who deny killing a 13-month-old girl will face a Crown Court trial in October.

The Stratford Observer

STORM GORETTI - 'Don't force employees to make dangerous workplace journeys', TUC says

The Trades Union Congress said bosses should not threaten employees with loss of pay or forced holiday if travel was unsafe.

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Warwickshire community pulls together in face of anti-social behaviour

A triangle of trouble has been identified as youths continue to plague Meon Vale, Quinton and Fenleigh Park with anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The Stratford Observer

Icy start to 2026 in south Warwickshire

After a mild festive season, with dreamers left bereft of a white Christmas, residents woke up in the new year to freezing conditions.

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Village school’s future under threat as Alcester area sees drop in demand for primary places

Warwickshire County Council officers said that the data supports the shutting of Great Alne Primary School.