Matt Wilson
Free market stalls offered to new businesses
NEW businesses in Stratford-upon-Avon are being offered free stalls on the next two Fridays of Rother Street market. Taking part in the national “Love Your Local Market” fortnight, which includes 667... ... Full story
Warwickshire Police taking DNA samples from children is 'excessive', says charity
Warwickshire Police take DNA samples from 11 children every week, according to new figures released today. A charity is now criticising the "excessive" practice of treating children “like hardened criminals”. The Howard... ... Full story
Callum's campaign for school safety sign
A TEN-YEAR-OLD Stratford-upon-Avon boy is trying to get a sign put up outside his school to warn motorists there are children in the area. Callum Whittington wrote to the outgoing chairman... ... Full story
Woman saves life of dog with two and a half legs
A DOG with only two-and-a-half legs was saved from being put down in Romania by a Tiddington woman. Caroline Sugrue agreed to provide a home for nine-month-old Roxy, who lost the... ... Full story
Residents worried by proposals for 160 new homes
STRATFORD-upon-Avon residents have met with developers to discuss plans for 160 new homes in the town. Bovis Homes want to build on land between Birmingham Road and Bishopton Lane, opposite the... ... Full story
John Grantham: champion for Wellesbourne
A WELLESBOURNE man who championed the needs of the village for decades, died on Monday, a week after receiving a surprise award for 40 years of service on the local... ... Full story
Sims jobs still hanging in the balance
METAL workers who could lose their jobs at the controversial Sims plant in Long Marston hope to find out their future tomorrow (Friday). A 30-day consultation period between 23 employees and... ... Full story
Chicago's go into administration
THE OPERATOR of Chicago's nightclub, Atmosphere Bars and Clubs, has gone into administration, putting the future of the Stratford-upon-Avon venue at risk. Atmosphere run 24 premises across England and Wales, including... ... Full story
Man arrested for punching and kicking woman outside hospital
A MAN who allegedly punched and kicked a woman at Warwick Hospital has been arrested on suspicion of assault. Police arrested a 21-year-old from Birmingham who, following questioning, was released on... ... Full story
Man airlifted to hospital after M40 crash
A 43-year-old man was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon after a crash on the M40 near the Longbridge island. At 3pm, firefighters were called to cut free a man who... ... Full story
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