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Villagers oppose plans for 120-home new estate in Mickleton
The public will get to have their say at a special meeting on controversial plans to build 120 homes at Mickleton.


Warwickshire to host Lloyds Tour of Britain’s men’s race this September
Top cyclists will be competing on the roads of Warwickshire later this year as the county hosts stage four of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

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High spirits at Ebrington Fete
It was too hot for the dog show at Ebrington Fete, but ice cream helped everyone stay cool


It’s a yes to south split from north
Stratford distric councillors vote yes to separate south unitary power, despite Tory opposition


Arts venue to reopen under new operator
Rother Street Arts House reopens under new team - with familiar faces from the Attic Theatre taking charge


Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 500 management jobs in UK
Jaguar Land Rover is axing up to 500 management jobs in the UK amid pressure on sales due to trade tariff woes.


Reform group plans £190k council spend on political assistants for Warwickshire
The interim leader of Warwickshire County Council has defended plans to bring in political assistants costing up to £190,000 per year.


Driver fined after dashcam footage captures dodgy overtaking on A429 near Wellesbourne
Video captured by a member of the public led to the conviction of a driver who crossed a solid white line to overtake through a right turn lane.


Studley’s Hannah Hampton penalty hero as England reach semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2025
England Women are into the semi-finals of Euro 2025 - thanks in part to some local heroics.


Stratford couple support cycling charity after taking over town framing business
An artist couple who’ve taken over Foster Frame in Stratford are planning to put on a series of themed exhibitions


Mary Arden’s Farm to reopen to public with first summer open day
The first of four summer open days will take place at Mary Arden’s Farm this weekend.


Marking 40 years of Stratford Butterfly Farm
It was set up by Clive Farrell, who had a dream to create an attraction that would introduce visitors to the wonder of butterflies.


Concern as Warwickshire County Council cuts budget for domestic abuse counselling
Warwickshire County Council plans to cut one-on-one therapy for some domestic abuse victims.


Sights on Mercury and the moon
Stratford Astronomical Society meets at 8pm at Alderminster Village Hall for a talk on Mercury and to gaze at the stars and moon


Family puts fizz into fundraising
Fizz and cake were on offer when the Goodman family held fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in honour of mum Jean outside their Stratford home


Now in the West End: Get tickets to the most Tony Award-nominated play ever
A solid gold hit, step into the music studio with the electrifying new show - Stereophonic.


Police will issue fines to ‘selfish’ motorists parking on Stratford cycle path
Warwickshire Police have warned motorists parking on a cycle path near Stratford’s Fisherman’s Car Park.


Man tragically killed in Friday incident was much-loved father of two
Wife of man killed in a work accident thanks all those who helped during Friday’s tragedy in Timothy’s Bridge Road


West Midlands in drought but Severn Trent says no hosepipe ban in Warwickshire
The West Midlands is the latest region to be officially declared to be in drought, the Environment Agency has said.
