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New Stratford café sticks to Thai dessert
A visit to Thailand last year has helped a couple fulfil their dream of opening a café in Stratford
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Grand opening at new home of Stratford Baby Bank
Stratford Baby Bank’s new home has been officially opened by mayor Cllr Sam McNaught Barrow
Gunman found in Stratford hotel with £2,000 of cocaine and taser
J’jay Lawlor was found at the hotel a week after the shooting
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Stratford Leisure Centre to close for £175,000 refurbishment
The leisure centre will be closed for a week during the work
From the back seat of Scott’s cab into a book
After seven years of driving a cab around Stratford, a taxi driver has shared his “amazing, shocking and downright hilarious” experiences
‘My 15-month battle to get justice after assault by charity worker’
A woman says her 15-month fight for justice has left her “not the same person”.
Councillor hits out at WCC over SEND care plans
Leader of the Reform-led council, Cllr George Finch, says the authority has been under increased pressure and is working to improve the figures
Game of Thrones at the RSC: ‘A spectacle for sceptics and addicts alike’
REVIEW: RSC Game Of Thrones; The Mad King, RST, Stratford, until 5th September, Five stars *****
‘I was told to do something I enjoy – and I found this to be swimming’
Stratford Sharks Swimming Club member Katy Halford is gearing up for her biggest event to date
Gilly’s Disc Golf named third best course in England
Disc golf is one of the UK’s fastest-growing outdoor activities
‘The council seems to want to wait until more people have lost their lives’
A recent spate of crashes at Darlingscott Crossroads on the Fosse Way near Shipston has seen a petition launched
Lowsonford and Rowington District Village Show marks 80th anniversary in style
The Lowsonford and Rowington District Village Show celebrated its 80th anniversary with a day of competition, entertainment and exhibitions
Harvard House exhibition for Stratford artist Hephzibah Harris
The story of a the little-known, local artist, whose work deserves to be more widely known
Stratford marina looks to the future with glamping expansion and a bid to attract locals
Owners of the site, which opened in 2022 by Seven Meadows Road, unveiled their ambitions before invited guests.
Stratford cemetery spooky sighting sparks tales of ghosts
A tale of a ghostly encounter in Stratford cemetery has struck a note, prompting many to share their own stories of supernatural goings-on.
Former Stratford business owner continues trail of debt
A Stratford woman who racked up a string of debts before closing her town centre business, seems to be up to her old tricks again.
Celebration of rural life and local talent at Cherington and Stourton Show
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a day of traditional rural entertainment, family attractions and impressive displays of local talent.
Stratford teenager with love of buses given chance to get behind the wheel double-decker
A teenage bus enthusiast was given a special behind-the-scenes look at how a modern bus network operates during a visit to a bus depot.
Our online quiz is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from movie soundtracks to rhubarb
Put your brain to the test! Have a crack at our brilliant online pub quiz.
‘It will be tough but it’s an honour to do this in John’s memory’
A mum of two is tackling a gruelling mountain climb in memory of former Stratford police superintendent John Leach