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Warwickshire’s Reform UK leader George Finch makes national list of exceptional young people

The teenage leader of Warwickshire County Council - George Finch - has been included in a national newspaper’s list of exceptional young people.

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83-year-old Stratford man arrested at protest and visited by anti-terrorism police

An 83-year-old from Stratford was among the hundreds to be arrested at a protest in London at the weekend

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Amazing £20,000 raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK by Stratford Golf Club

Stratford Golf Club has raised £19,621.25 for Alzheimer’s Research UK following a year of fundraising events led by the club captains.

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Studley’s long-running leak that became a running joke

A frustrated landlord this week joked he should open a water park, after thousands of gallons of leaking water flowed past his pub.

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Shottery residents stage second traffic protest against pavement driving

A residents group in Shottery have started a second wave of protests against dangerous pavement driving near Stratford Girls Grammar School

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Stratford Foodbank to move into new Masons Road hub this week

Stratford Foodbank will move into its new Masons Road hub this week, the charity has announced

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Padel coming to Stratford Leisure Centre with three courts to be built

Padel is coming to Stratford Leisure Centre, with work set to begin on three courts next month

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Novice blacksmiths return to the forge

Novice blacksmiths returned to Chedham’s Yard last Saturday carrying the fire pokers, hooks and stakes they had made in the yard’s historic forge

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One final bike ride was George’s wish

An appreciation of the small things and a life filled with love will be how George Forster, 38, will be remembered after his death from cancer

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Colour and competition at Ebrington spring show

Ebrington Village Hall was awash with colour on Saturday for the annual spring show

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Stratford theatre group gets unexpected boost from Sir Kenneth Branagh

A production of The Tempest at Stratford’s Bear Pit Theatre has received an unexpected boost of support from Sir Kenneth Branagh.

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Labour faces historic test as poll signals major shift in voter support across the nation - NATIONAL NEWS

Labour could lose its position as the dominant political force in Wales for the first time in modern history, according to a new poll examining voting intention

The Stratford Observer

Stratford district's community facilities get a VE Day revamp

Stratford District Council launched its Community Grant Scheme last year to mark the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.

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‘Don’t worry about anything and take life as it comes’

“Don’t worry about anything and take life as it comes,” is the secret to a happy life according to 103-year-old Janet Gardner

The Stratford Observer

IMF Warning as UK Faces Weakest Growth in G7 and Rising Bills - NATIONAL NEWS

Britain is set to suffer the most severe economic shock among advanced economies this year, according to a stark warning from the International Monetary Fund...

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Stratford’s big wheel looks set for another five years operating at the Rec

Stratford’s observation wheel looks set to be a feature on the town’s skyline for another five years.

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Birmingham City footballer Marvin Ducksch charged with drink driving after Henley crash

Birmingham City footballer Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink driving following a crash near Henley

The Stratford Observer

Warwickshire residents urged to test their smoke alarms

The call to action comes from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service as part of the Fire Kills campaign.

The Stratford Observer

New deputy leader elected at Warwickshire County Council

Coun George Finch was re-elected as group leader at Reform Warwickshire's Annual General Meeting at the weekend.