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The Nazi death camp guard with a passion for birds

The Nazi death camp guard with a passion for birds

In fascinating new book The Birdman of Auschwitz, Stratford author Nicholas Milton tells the story of camp guard and ornithologist Günther Niethammer

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Forget World War Three, pet owners are more worried about their animals

Forget World War Three, pet owners are more worried about their animals

Forget World War Three, pet owners are more worried about their animals

A new survey shows owners care more about their pet’s health than their own - or a nuclear war.

Stratford couple raising funds in memory of their baby daughter

Stratford couple raising funds in memory of their baby daughter

Stratford couple raising funds in memory of their baby daughter

The couple were expecting twins but one of their precious babies, Bella, was stillborn.

Warwickshire village where walking is ‘dicing with death’

Warwickshire village where walking is ‘dicing with death’

Warwickshire village where walking is ‘dicing with death’

Residents in Claverdon are demanding something is done about speeding traffic.

Town saved from gas leak tragedy

Town saved from gas leak tragedy

Town saved from gas leak tragedy

Butcher Sean Reidy, 55, saved Alcester from tragedy following a dangerous gas leak

Tiny Warwickshire village ‘gathering views’ on proposal that could add 6,000 new homes

Tiny Warwickshire village ‘gathering views’ on proposal that could add 6,000 new homes

Tiny Warwickshire village ‘gathering views’ on proposal that could add 6,000 new homes

A meeting this Saturday will discuss land around Bearley and Wilmcote which has been included as a Local Plan option for a new town.

25 years in prison for 50-year-old who raped and assaulted young child

25 years in prison for 50-year-old who raped and assaulted young child

25 years in prison for 50-year-old who raped and assaulted young child

Scott Dobson-Smith’s victims were just eight and five when the abuse started back in 2012.

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Campaigner threatened with ejection at meeting about NHS beds for south Warwickshire

Campaigner threatened with ejection at meeting about NHS beds for south Warwickshire

Campaigner threatened with ejection at meeting about NHS beds for south Warwickshire

The meeting had been called to consider the consultation into where rehabilitation beds should be located in south Warwickshire.

Tributes to modest man who saved Stratford’s railway line from closure

Tributes to modest man who saved Stratford’s railway line from closure

Tributes to modest man who saved Stratford’s railway line from closure

The former Stratford Herald accountant’s quick wits helped stop the British Railways Board’s closure plans.
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Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

Met Police officer found guilty of ‘abhorrent’ rape

Samuel McGregor, 33, was convicted after a trial at Inner London Crown Court.
Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

The youth will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday January 27.
It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

It will take days to assess all Storm Eowyn damage in Northern Ireland – police

More than 280,000 homes and businesses were left without power and around 1,800 objects were reported to be obstructing roads.
Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year.
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Promising teenager agrees 18-month Bards deal

Promising teenager agrees 18-month Bards deal

PROMISING teenage striker Cyrus Bruce has signed an 18-month contract with Stratford Town after making just two substitute appearances for the Bards.

Club chairman stands down due to health and personal reasons

Club chairman stands down due to health and personal reasons

Club chairman stands down due to health and personal reasons

SOUTHAM United chairman Mike Davis has stepped down with immediate effect, citing family and health reasons for his decision.

Jets shot down in statement victory

Jets shot down in statement victory

Jets shot down in statement victory

THE Stratford Table Tennis League sprung into action delivering an exciting week of competitive and spirited matches across all three divisions.

Late winner adds spice to Warwick meeting

Late winner adds spice to Warwick meeting

Late winner adds spice to Warwick meeting

LEADER In The Park lived up to his name when taking the feature race of Warwick's bumper eight-race card on Monday.

A perfect start for new Earls boss Pyott

A perfect start for new Earls boss Pyott

A perfect start for new Earls boss Pyott

EARLSWOOD Town breezed into the semi-finals of the Coventry Charity Cup to give new manager Jason Pyott the perfect start.
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The Nazi death camp guard with a passion for birds

The Nazi death camp guard with a passion for birds

In fascinating new book The Birdman of Auschwitz, Stratford author Nicholas Milton tells the story of camp guard and ornithologist Günther Niethammer

Daniel Evans leads cast for Edward II

Daniel Evans leads cast for Edward II

Daniel Evans leads cast for Edward II

Eloka Ivo makes his RSC debut as Gaveston opposite Daniel Evans in Edward II ‘love story with political edge’.

Spend an evening with top British car designer Ian Callum at British Motor Museum

Spend an evening with top British car designer Ian Callum at British Motor Museum

Spend an evening with top British car designer Ian Callum at British Motor Museum

Hosting the evening on 27th January will be Paul Cowland, presenter of Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars and Motor Picker.

Take a virtual reality tour of the home where Shakespeare’s daughter lived

Take a virtual reality tour of the home where Shakespeare’s daughter lived

Take a virtual reality tour of the home where Shakespeare’s daughter lived

A new online archive offers an immersive way to explore Hall’s Croft, the Stratford home of Susanna.
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