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Andy Veale is the editor of the Stratford Herald, the newspaper where he started his journalism career in the 1990s. Andy has also worked on daily and weekly newspapers in Somerset, London, Essex and Cambridgeshire. He returned to edit the Herald at the start of 2021.

Shakespeare Week welcomes hundreds of Warwickshire children to Stratford

02 April 2025
Shakespeare Week welcomes hundreds of Warwickshire children to Stratford

Shakespeare Week welcomes hundreds of Warwickshire children to Stratford

02 April 2025

A wide range of activities and work shops took place on Stratford’s Henley Street.


Music festival at Stratford Rugby Club faces opposition from nearby residents

01 April 2025
Music festival at Stratford Rugby Club faces opposition from nearby residents

Music festival at Stratford Rugby Club faces opposition from nearby residents

01 April 2025

A licensing meeting about the July event is due to take place at Stratford District Council this week.


Warwickshire branch of Tottenham Hotspur fans launch charity football tournament

01 April 2025
Warwickshire branch of Tottenham Hotspur fans launch charity football tournament

Warwickshire branch of Tottenham Hotspur fans launch charity football tournament

01 April 2025

The tournament will take place at Stratford Town FC at the end of May.


Stratford’s small businesses want more support from government

31 March 2025
Stratford’s small businesses want more support from government

Stratford’s small businesses want more support from government

31 March 2025

A new branch of BNI tells Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella about the issues which are making life difficult for business.


Aston Martin’s plans for new helipad at its Gaydon HQ look set to be refused

30 March 2025
Aston Martin’s plans for new helipad at its Gaydon HQ look set to be refused

Aston Martin’s plans for new helipad at its Gaydon HQ look set to be refused

30 March 2025

Stratford District Council planners say the noise impact are grounds for refusing permission.


Stratford costume designer on working with the stars and living her dream

30 March 2025
Stratford costume designer on working with the stars and living her dream

Stratford costume designer on working with the stars and living her dream

30 March 2025

Sophie Brassington, a costume designer from Alveston, said a tri[p to the RSC in Stratford made her fall in love with the industry.


Partial eclipse of the Sun photographed in Stratford

29 March 2025
Partial eclipse of the Sun photographed in Stratford

Partial eclipse of the Sun photographed in Stratford

29 March 2025

Herald photographer Mark Williamson captured the moment… just in case you missed it.


Jamie Johnson actor Louis Dunn a hit with the children at Stratford Town

28 March 2025
Jamie Johnson actor Louis Dunn a hit with the children at Stratford Town

Jamie Johnson actor Louis Dunn a hit with the children at Stratford Town

28 March 2025

The star of the CBBC television series was in town for Non-League Day.


Food review - One of the best Sunday roasts in the Stratford district

27 March 2025
Food review - One of the best Sunday roasts in the Stratford district

Food review - One of the best Sunday roasts in the Stratford district

27 March 2025

We headed to the Fuzzy Duck at Armscote to sample the Sunday fare.


Rock Choir delight Stratford crowd with performance outside Shakespeare’s birthplace

26 March 2025
Rock Choir delight Stratford crowd with performance outside Shakespeare’s birthplace

Rock Choir delight Stratford crowd with performance outside Shakespeare’s birthplace

26 March 2025

The Rock Choir delighted crowds in Stratford last week- and The Herald was there to capture the show.


Stratford Town Walk guide Owen Edmunds hits milestone of 1,000 tours

26 March 2025
Stratford Town Walk guide Owen Edmunds hits milestone of 1,000 tours

Stratford Town Walk guide Owen Edmunds hits milestone of 1,000 tours

26 March 2025

Owen, who is recognisable for his yellow hair, started taking tours around town in 2015.


Jeff Coope retires as MD of Warwickshire-based British Motor Museum

24 March 2025
Jeff Coope retires as MD of Warwickshire-based British Motor Museum

Jeff Coope retires as MD of Warwickshire-based British Motor Museum

24 March 2025

His career included 23 years at the Gaydon museum after a long spell in the automotive industry.


Warwickshire mum and daughter swap Mother’s Day to help raise Guide Dog puppies

24 March 2025
Warwickshire mum and daughter swap Mother’s Day to help raise Guide Dog puppies

Warwickshire mum and daughter swap Mother’s Day to help raise Guide Dog puppies

24 March 2025

The pair both care for Labradors who are part of the charity’s breeding programme - and both have nine pups to help raise.


Stratford police arrest Birmingham man suspected of supplying crack cocaine and heroin

23 March 2025
Stratford police arrest Birmingham man suspected of supplying crack cocaine and heroin

Stratford police arrest Birmingham man suspected of supplying crack cocaine and heroin

23 March 2025

Officer believe the man was attempting to ‘cuckoo’ a vulnerable male into selling the drugs.


Gun and ammunition found during raid by armed officers in Warwick

21 March 2025
Gun and ammunition found during raid by armed officers in Warwick

Gun and ammunition found during raid by armed officers in Warwick

21 March 2025

The National Crime Agency said a 46-year-old Warwick man had been arrested and charged.


Star of CBBC’s Jamie Johnson to appear at Stratford Town

21 March 2025
Star of CBBC’s Jamie Johnson to appear at Stratford Town

Star of CBBC’s Jamie Johnson to appear at Stratford Town

21 March 2025

Louis Dunn will be at the Bard’s game on Saturday while there are special offers for families.


Stratford and Alcester libraries fight for national award after regional success

21 March 2025
Stratford and Alcester libraries fight for national award after regional success

Stratford and Alcester libraries fight for national award after regional success

21 March 2025

They are through to the finals of Library of the Year award at The British Book Awards 2025.


Conservative leader at Stratford District Council defects to Reform UK

20 March 2025
Conservative leader at Stratford District Council defects to Reform UK

Conservative leader at Stratford District Council defects to Reform UK

20 March 2025

Cllr Sarah Whalley-Hoggins, who has represented the Brailes and Compton ward since 2019, has joined Nigel Farage’s party.


Great Alne Social Club to go up for auction once again later this month

17 March 2025
Great Alne Social Club to go up for auction once again later this month

Great Alne Social Club to go up for auction once again later this month

17 March 2025

The former Great Alne Social Club is going under the hammer again.


Stratford View column - Channelling a passion for visiting garden centres

16 March 2025
Stratford View column - Channelling a passion for visiting garden centres

Stratford View column - Channelling a passion for visiting garden centres

16 March 2025

Becky Holmes explains how, since hitting her mid-40s, she’s unable to resist a trip to the garden centre.


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