Sporting stars turn up for Stratford Leisure Centre re-opening

A large climbing wall, the first of its kind in the Midlands, has also been installed and a new reception and café have been built. Water polo player…

Police crackdown on rogue traders in Stratford

Vans and cars which raised suspicion were directed from Stratford town onto the leisure centre's car park. The vehicles were then inspected to check they…

Tributes paid to Stratford Christmas Lights founder

Perhaps Ron’s most long lasting contribution to the town came when he with fellow guesthouse owner Ernie Coulston took the lead in raising funds to pay…

Awards ring in changes for Bells

The award is given for the accuracy of cooking, the clarity of flavours, the seasonality of the menu, the provenance of the ingredients and the balance…

Show your support for small businesses

Cllr Maurice Howse, Portfolio Holder for Enterprise Housing and Revenues, said: “On Saturday, 5th December (and the rest of the year for that matter!)…

More than £1million raised at Felix Dennis auction

David Bliss, an executor and manager of late flamboyant millionaire publisher Dennis’ estate in Dorsington, said: “Hopefully, people who came to the auction…

Your donations on their way to refugees

She had originally planned to give the donations to Emmaus, an Oxford-based charity which is running supplies to refugees in Calais, but given the amount…

Ball raises £45,000 for Stratford Hospital Appeal

Ali Gray, Fundraising Manager said: “I am so pleased that the Masquerade Ball was a great success. It was great to work alongside Nic Allen and Dan and…

Crime commissioner rejects compulsory police redundancy calls

Mr Ball said: “We ask police officers to make a large commitment to serving the public, often in very challenging circumstances dealing with difficult…

Helping those with learning disabilities protect themselves from crime

Two of these booklets, focusing on hate crime and home security, have been published and will be made available to residents in the Warwickshire and West…

Police warning after potentially dangerous medication is stolen

Police are urging people not to take the medication, as it is a controlled drug and could be highly toxic and potentially fatal if taken by someone who…

LIVE STREAM: Watch Felix Dennis Collection auction

Mr Dennis, an extrovert publisher, poet, tree planter and entrepreneur had a vision to create a 30,000 acre forest in the heart of England and all the…

Second Shakespeare sculpture offer rejected

Despite agreeing that the sculptor’s work was very impressive, councillors decided that the potential cost of £2,200 to £2,900 to bronze the piece, was…

Council decides not to commission Shakespeare bust

Councillors also said that if any such sculpture was commissioned in the future, serious consideration should be made to employing a local artist. Stratford…

Man airlifted to hospital following road traffic collision in Stratford

The casualty was flown by the air ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing. The…

TV chef cooks up hospital donation

They were also given the opportunity to talk to Simon — the co-host of Channel Four show Sunday Brunch — and ask him for cooking tips and what it is like…

Fashion show boosts funds for Stratford Hospital Appeal

An audience of 200 people turned up at the show and there was a family feel to the night with many younger relatives of WI Lite members taking their turn…

Dragon Boat Race raises £20,000 for Shakespeare Hospice

Each team took an impressive three seconds off their best times of the day, with less than one second separating them as they crossed the line in a photo…

Police find missing woman in Stratford

Refugee donations from Stratford to be sent to Lesbos

However Sandy has now organised for the items to be taken by the Haroon Jahan Foundation a charitable organisation set up by Tariq Jahan, who helped restore…