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Majestic sight in front of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford

Horsepower is the key to charity drive from Bard’s home to Blenheim Palace.

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Blow for rail users as cafe next to Stratford station closes

The cafe closure means there are few facilities to shout about at the town’s railway station.

Three injured after six-vehicle crash on A46

Serious collision on A46 near Stoneleigh left one man with serious leg injuries, and two others blue-lit to hospital

Happy 10th birthday for Alcester 10k

Big turnout of runners for popular annual race which races money for charity.

What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

The changes are set to benefit lower-paid workers and give parents more flexibility.

Stratford musician reunited with viola after 40 years

Memorial fund in honour of RSC voice coach has helped young people learn to play music.

‘Don’t blame Mop for traffic’

Mop organiser William Wilson on why Stratford Mop is staying put in the town and what should be done about the traffic.

Pressure on county council over traffic chaos sees work on Birmingham Road paused for Stratford Mop

Fears of widespread gridlock eased by temporary lifting of roadworks on key route during mop time.

Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes

A previous application for converting the Cross Keys into three homes was turned down by SDC in May

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NATIONAL NEWS

What the papers say – October 11

Here are the stories making headlines across the UK this Friday.

Thatcher speech after Brighton bomb ‘like Trump’s fist raise’

Margaret Thatcher’s choice to resume the Tory conference after the bombing 40 years ago was a signal she would not be stopped, Lord Butler says

Presenter Jay Blades due in court charged with coercive or controlling behaviour

Blades, 54, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, is charged with one count of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

Daughter, 36, to be sentenced for murdering her own parents

Virginia McCullough poisoned her father John McCullough and fatally stabbed her mother Lois McCullough.

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SPORT

Hill secures BTCC title on thrilling final day

CHAMPAGNE corks were popping at Southam-based Laser Tools Racing after driver Jake Hill clinched the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship title.

Bards defender in Wales squad for key match

STRATFORD Town defender Alex Williams will be flying the flag for Wales tomorrow (Friday), hoping to help the u21s secure a place in the Euros.

Marathon and triathlon success stories

STRATFORD Athletics Club had a number of runners taking part in the Berlin Marathon and Stratford also played host to the Warwickshire Triathlon.

Cotswold trainer lands a Warwick double

GUARD Your Dreams and Guard The Moon completed a Warwick feature race double for Cotswold trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and his jockey son Sam.

Stratford exit Trophy but Bees are buzzing

STRATFORD’S cup hopes are over for another year after being knocked out of the FA Trophy by league rivals Barwell.

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WHAT'S ON

Extraordinary history of ordinary village

A special exhibition looked into Stretton-on-Fosse’s fascinating history and culminated in a moving memorial service

On a West Wing and a prayer

INTERVIEW: Lloyd Owen plays American strategist Larry in RSC political thriller The New Real at The Other Place

What’s on in October - Celebrating apples with free family events in Chipping Campden

A free family event celebrating the apple harvest will be taking place in Chipping Campden.

Ruff times ahead

Samuel West puts on the yellow stockings to play Malvolio in Twelfth night as early casting announced for RSC Christmas shows

What’s on in Stratford - Fun Palace makes a return to town with variety of free events

Beat a drum, explore a fire engine or dance Bollywood style - there’s lots of events taking place as part of the Fun Palace movement.

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Majestic sight in front of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford

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Blow for rail users as cafe next to Stratford station closes

Blow for rail users as cafe next to Stratford station closes

Three injured after six-vehicle crash on A46

Three injured after six-vehicle crash on A46

Happy 10th birthday for Alcester 10k

Happy 10th birthday for Alcester 10k

What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

Stratford musician reunited with viola after 40 years

Stratford musician reunited with viola after 40 years

‘Don’t blame Mop for traffic’

‘Don’t blame Mop for traffic’

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Pressure on county council over traffic chaos sees work on Birmingham Road paused for Stratford Mop

Pressure on county council over traffic chaos sees work on Birmingham Road paused for Stratford Mop

Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes

Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes