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Charity bookshop manager becomes 468th Mayor of Stratford
THE incoming 468th Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon Cllr Diane Walden has selected Shakespeare Hospice as one of her chosen charities - but will only decide the other charities at the end... ... Full story
Hospital beds in Shipston cut as care is given at home
THE number of beds at Ellen Badger Hospital, in Shipston, has been reduced from 26 to 18 as part of a new medical model introduced in the town, which is... ... Full story
Paralympic champion supports guide dog puppy challenge
A CHALLENGE to people in Stratford-upon-Avon to raise money and name some Guide Dog puppies after Shakespeare characters was launched yesterday. The three-year challenge will also coincide with the annual Shakespeare... ... Full story
Time to party for the Bard's 449th birthday
RESTAURANTS in Stratford-upon-Avon are gearing up to hold a series of lunches across the town today, to mark William Shakespeare's 449th birthday. For the first time in living memory, the traditional... ... Full story
Cyclists in Stratford back call for 20mph zones
A CAMPAIGN calling for national and local government to improve cycling in towns and cities by introducing widespread 20mph limits received a welcome in Stratford-upon-Avon this week. Keen cyclist Dave Passingham,... ... Full story
Hospital fundraiser after toddler's open heart surgery
THE parents of a Stratford-upon-Avon toddler who recently had open heart surgery, completed the first Birmingham Children’s Hospital Stair Rush, along with a team of family, friends and colleagues. Oliver Ryan,... ... Full story
'Garden grab' plan defeated by Welford villagers
THE head of a residents' protest group opposing plans for a detached five-bedroom house in a Welford-on-Avon garden, said he was "absolutely delighted" at Stratford District Council’s planning committee west’s... ... Full story
Call to include online world in future plans
A MAN from Stratford-upon-Avon who is passionate about helping local companies survive the current market, is calling for business owners to embrace the online world as part of their strategy. ... ... Full story
Bishop's tribute in Lords to 'vital role of women'
THE Bishop of Coventry paid tribute to the vital role of women in Coventry and Warwickshire, in his maiden speech in the House of Lords on Thursday. The Rt Rev Dr... ... Full story
Train set thieves make return trips
Police are appealing for information about two men who stole eight Hornby train sets worth around £200 each from a family-run toy shop in Stratford-upon-Avon, over three different days. Two men... ... Full story
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