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Gill Sutherland joined the Stratford Herald in 2014 as the arts editor and senior reporter. In 2021 she became the Herald’s content editor.

On the beat - and social media

25 June 2025
On the beat - and social media

On the beat - and social media

25 June 2025

Meet Stratford PC Calum Samson - alongside his police duties he helps keep the public informed on Facebook, and is known for his witty posts


Tree surgeon admits to crime after destroying magpie nest

24 June 2025
Tree surgeon admits to crime after destroying magpie nest

Tree surgeon admits to crime after destroying magpie nest

24 June 2025

Man pays £400 fine after destroying magpie nest while doing tree-work in Wellesbourne


Who’s up for Tommy?

19 June 2025
Who’s up for Tommy?

Who’s up for Tommy?

19 June 2025

Iconic musical The Who’s Tommy comes to Playbox theatre from tonight and playing at the Dream Factory all weekend


Beefed up sandwiches created with a passion at new Stratford business

19 June 2025
Beefed up sandwiches created with a passion at new Stratford business

Beefed up sandwiches created with a passion at new Stratford business

19 June 2025

A cleverly-named new cafe in Stratford is on a mission to share the delectable delights of salt beef.


Bough takes unexpected bow

16 June 2025
Bough takes unexpected bow

Bough takes unexpected bow

16 June 2025

Stratford theatre traffic forced to divert after tree partially collapses in Southern Lane


Stratford nursery founder goes digging up the past as time capsule uncovered

16 June 2025
Stratford nursery founder goes digging up the past as time capsule uncovered

Stratford nursery founder goes digging up the past as time capsule uncovered

16 June 2025

The installation of a new playground at Cygnets Nursery in Stratford has yielded up a blast from the past.


High-tech upgrade for Stratford school thanks to PTA

15 June 2025
High-tech upgrade for Stratford school thanks to PTA

High-tech upgrade for Stratford school thanks to PTA

15 June 2025

Bridgetown Primary School unveils upgraded ICT Suite thanks to community fundraising efforts


In memory of Stratford’s Matt Beacham… fundraising for bench on Greenway

15 June 2025
In memory of Stratford’s Matt Beacham… fundraising for bench on Greenway

In memory of Stratford’s Matt Beacham… fundraising for bench on Greenway

15 June 2025

Charity champion Matt Beacham will be remembered in many hearts as a tireless fundraiser for Guide Dogs.


Kill for a ticket!

14 June 2025
Kill for a ticket!

Kill for a ticket!

14 June 2025

REVIEW: Rivalling Quentin Tarantino for the number of gruesome deaths, the murderously brilliant And Then There Were None is on at the Bear Pit


‘It’s an emotional howl at the dark heart of Hamlet’

12 June 2025
‘It’s an emotional howl at the dark heart of Hamlet’

‘It’s an emotional howl at the dark heart of Hamlet’

12 June 2025

INTERVIEW: Hamlet Hail to the Thief star Samuel Blenkin on playing the Dane in the rocktastic RSC show


Axed Stratford music festival fall out continues

09 June 2025
Axed Stratford music festival fall out continues

Axed Stratford music festival fall out continues

09 June 2025

Fallout over Stratford District Council’s decision to refuse a music and cider festival planned at Stratford Rugby Club continued this week.


Stratford pub aims for bullseye with £350k refurb that includes adding digital darts

08 June 2025
Stratford pub aims for bullseye with £350k refurb that includes adding digital darts

Stratford pub aims for bullseye with £350k refurb that includes adding digital darts

08 June 2025

A new outdoor area and a digital twist on traditional pub games will be on offer at Stratford’s Cox’s Yard this summer.


Friends’ 130-mile walk for children’s hospital

06 June 2025
Friends’ 130-mile walk for children’s hospital

Friends’ 130-mile walk for children’s hospital

06 June 2025

Darren Parkin and Giles Cleeve walk from London to Stratford for Birmingham Children’s Hospital where mayor’s daughter Alannah had vital heart op


Stratford Beer and Cider Festival returns to the racecourse this weekend

05 June 2025
Stratford Beer and Cider Festival returns to the racecourse this weekend

Stratford Beer and Cider Festival returns to the racecourse this weekend

05 June 2025

The Stratford Beer and Cider Festival is set to get glasses clinking this weekend (6th and 7th June).


‘We’re not ogres, just normal people - your neighbours’

05 June 2025
‘We’re not ogres, just normal people - your neighbours’

‘We’re not ogres, just normal people - your neighbours’

05 June 2025

INTERVIEW: Reform UK Warwickshire County Council leader Cllr Rob Howard responds to last week’s ‘Who are you?’ Herald headline


Stars return as next RSC season unveiled

03 June 2025
Stars return as next RSC season unveiled

Stars return as next RSC season unveiled

03 June 2025

Global stories thrillingly told promised at RSC with Alfred Enoch as Henry V and Adrian Lester as Cyrano, plus Macbeth, Forsyte Saga and new musical


Blast off with two Stratford schools launching rockets as part of collaboration

02 June 2025
Blast off with two Stratford schools launching rockets as part of collaboration

Blast off with two Stratford schools launching rockets as part of collaboration

02 June 2025

An ongoing collaboration between Bishopton Primary School and King Edward VI School has brought students together.


Reform councillors from north Warwickshire take key roles on council

30 May 2025
Reform councillors from north Warwickshire take key roles on council

Reform councillors from north Warwickshire take key roles on council

30 May 2025

Reform UK announced its county council cabinet today (Friday) following criticisms on delay in decision-making after local election victory


All hail the great navel-gazer!

30 May 2025
All hail the great navel-gazer!

All hail the great navel-gazer!

30 May 2025

The combination of a Radiohead-infused Hamlet is proving irresistible, with tickets almost sold out for Stratford opening next week


UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with man being run over

30 May 2025
UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with man being run over

UPDATE: Woman arrested in connection with man being run over

30 May 2025

Woman, 24, arrested after man left with serious injuries after being hit with vehicle in Studley - witnesses describe it as domestic incident


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