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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.

Birmingham Road work could result in traffic speeds increasing by around 5mph

25 April 2025
Birmingham Road work could result in traffic speeds increasing by around 5mph

Birmingham Road work could result in traffic speeds increasing by around 5mph

25 April 2025

Taking out the Western Road traffic lights should - along with the other changes - should be traffic moving faster, according to WCC figures.


Two arrested during police and immigration operation in Stratford

24 April 2025
Two arrested during police and immigration operation in Stratford

Two arrested during police and immigration operation in Stratford

24 April 2025

Eight businesses were visited and two men arrested for ‘working illegally’.


The Secret’s out - Stratford author pens novel about Birmingham hoarder

13 April 2025
The Secret’s out - Stratford author pens novel about Birmingham hoarder

The Secret’s out - Stratford author pens novel about Birmingham hoarder

13 April 2025

The Secret Collector, which is published by Pan Macmillan, follows the lives of Alfred, an elderly collector and Kian, a young care leaver.


M40 back open following closure to deal with lorry and van crash

11 April 2025
M40 back open following closure to deal with lorry and van crash

M40 back open following closure to deal with lorry and van crash

11 April 2025

The northbound section is open again but traffic was heavy.


Police appeal after suspected arson in Temple Herdewyke

11 April 2025
Police appeal after suspected arson in Temple Herdewyke

Police appeal after suspected arson in Temple Herdewyke

11 April 2025

The incident was reported in Holywell Drive at the end of last month.


Drivers warned of delays as stretch of A46 near Leamington closes tonight for 19 days

11 April 2025
Drivers warned of delays as stretch of A46 near Leamington closes tonight for 19 days

Drivers warned of delays as stretch of A46 near Leamington closes tonight for 19 days

11 April 2025

Work is being carried out to allow the HS2 railway line to pass under the road.


Update: Man taken to hospital after emergency services called to Stratford petrol station

10 April 2025
Update: Man taken to hospital after emergency services called to Stratford petrol station

Update: Man taken to hospital after emergency services called to Stratford petrol station

10 April 2025

The ambulance services said the man was brought to safety, assessed and taken to hospital.


Underground cable fault caused last night’s power outage in Stratford

09 April 2025
Underground cable fault caused last night’s power outage in Stratford

Underground cable fault caused last night’s power outage in Stratford

09 April 2025

More than 4,600 properties were impacted as electricity was cut from parts of Stratford.


Bollywood-themed fundraising ball will support families at Warwick Hospital

06 April 2025
Bollywood-themed fundraising ball will support families at Warwick Hospital

Bollywood-themed fundraising ball will support families at Warwick Hospital

06 April 2025

The event takes place at Warwick School on Saturday, 10th May.


Removing Birmingham Road traffic lights will mean motorists having to make roundabout u-turn

04 April 2025
Removing Birmingham Road traffic lights will mean motorists having to make roundabout u-turn

Removing Birmingham Road traffic lights will mean motorists having to make roundabout u-turn

04 April 2025

Warwickshire County Council says its modelling data shows better traffic flows when the lights are removed.


Candidate list revealed for Warwickshire County Council elections

03 April 2025
Candidate list revealed for Warwickshire County Council elections

Candidate list revealed for Warwickshire County Council elections

03 April 2025

Candidates from five parties will compete for your vote in each of the wards in the Stratford district area.


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.


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