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RSC secures £750,000 grant to upgrade lighting at Stratford theatre
The Arts Council England has given the RSC £749,999 to upgrade its lighting equipment in the main theatre.
‘Once in generation opportunity to win Stratford’, claims Sir Ed Davey
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey gives pep talk to party members as they look to oust Nadhim Zahawi at general election.
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi to stand down at next general election
The former chancellor announced the news this morning in a letter published on X (formerly Twitter).
Appeal for missing topper
Escape Arts appeal for return of handmade woollen topper after it goes missing from postbox outside Stratford Town Hall.
‘Overconfident’ young drivers could face tough new driving licence law
New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.
Stratford riverside festival goes ahead this weekend
Stratford Pursuits Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday - with music line-up announced.
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched
Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.
Trio of Stratford district companies win prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise
Businesses in Henley, Shipston and Gaydon are among a select few to get the royal recognition.
Six people - including children - taken to hospital after two-car collision in Stratford
West Midlands Ambulance Service said the the adults and children were treated for minor injuries.
Literature and music celebrated at Chipping Campden festivals
Chipping Campden Literature Festival starts with Music Festival following as town welcomes host of artists, thinkers, authors and performers.
VIDEO: King Charles’ first year marked by proclamation
Henley’s Sonya Hauxwell joined hundreds of town criers to proclaim the first anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Foodbank’s new home
Alcester’s Arden Foodbank makes Eric Payne Centre permanent home
On a mission to crack altar stone’s secret
Shakespeare conspiracy theorist and former Monkees music director Alan Green’s daydream belief that Bard’s manuscripts hidden in Holy Trinity altar.
A tale of two towns… united in hospital bed fight
Shipston campaigners inspired by Shropshire town Bishop’s Castle fight to get NHS foundation trust to backtrack on hospital closure.
Ambulances, fire engine and police in Banbury Road, Stratford, following car collision
Banbury Road was expected to closed for some time on Saturday night following an incident.
Tory Seccombe scrapes victory in PCC election
Tory Philip Seccombe wins third term as police and crime commissioner for Warwickshire by just 261 votes
From the archive - Studley man in court for urinating in neighbour’s car
Headlines from the Stratford Herald from 1999, 1964 and 1924
Murderers of Stratford footballer Cody Fisher will not have prison sentences reviewed
The two men convicted of murdering Cody Fisher will not have their sentences reviewed.
Lit fest lays on shuttle bus
Stratford Literary Festival runs shuttle bus to Welcombe Hotel over the weekend when host of authors, thinkers and performers appear.
Paws for a cause: family fun day returns to Henley-in-Arden
Dogs and their humans can put their best paw and foot forward at a family event in Henley-in-Arden that will raise funds for Warwickshire’s Shakespeare Hospice.