Home   Authors   Author

Subscribe Now

Nicola Irwin joined Iliffe Media as a digital news editor is 2021. She previously worked at MSN, the Press Association and Stoke-on-Trent daily The Sentinel. Nicola started her career as a trainee with the Chester Chronicle Group.

See amazing pictures of the Northern Lights in the UK

27 February 2023
See amazing pictures of the Northern Lights in the UK

See amazing pictures of the Northern Lights in the UK

27 February 2023

Colourful photographs show last night's Northern Lights as visible from the UK with another chance to see them this evening, says the Met Office.


What to do if you booked with Flybe

30 January 2023
What to do if you booked with Flybe

What to do if you booked with Flybe

30 January 2023

Regional carrier Flybe has ceased trading and all scheduled flights have been cancelled. Here's what to if you had flights booked.


Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

31 December 2022
Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

31 December 2022

Actress June Brown, singer Meat Loaf and podcaster and activist Dame Deborah James were among the stars who died in 2022.


Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

28 December 2022
Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

28 December 2022

People are being warned to watch out for bank scams in 2023 be it an online bargain or a get rich quick scheme.


Last postal dates for Christmas delivery changed

02 December 2022
Last postal dates for Christmas delivery changed

Last postal dates for Christmas delivery changed

02 December 2022

Royal Mail has changed the last recommended postal dates for Christmas delivery due to planned strike action.


Railway staff plan series of 48-hour strikes

23 November 2022
Railway staff plan series of 48-hour strikes

Railway staff plan series of 48-hour strikes

23 November 2022

Rail passengers are being encouraged to plan future trips carefully after further strike dates were announced for December and January.


Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

14 October 2022
Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

14 October 2022

Royal Mail will consult on up to 6,000 redundancies as the delivery giant blamed industrial action for mammoth financial losses.


King Charles III coin unveiled

30 September 2022
King Charles III coin unveiled

King Charles III coin unveiled

30 September 2022

The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.


Income tax rate cut and stamp duty changed in 'gamble' - mini-budget key points

23 September 2022
Income tax rate cut and stamp duty changed in 'gamble' - mini-budget key points

Income tax rate cut and stamp duty changed in 'gamble' - mini-budget key points

23 September 2022

The key points from Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's economic statement as tax cuts announced.


Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York to take on Queen's corgis

12 September 2022
Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York to take on Queen's corgis

Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York to take on Queen's corgis

12 September 2022

The Duke of York and his ex-wife will look after the Queen’s beloved corgis following her death.


Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

09 August 2022
Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

09 August 2022

Experts talk of 'fresh shock' as predictions for January's average energy bills rocket even higher.


Masks on or off? Face coverings no longer mandatory but still recommended in many areas

27 January 2022
Masks on or off? Face coverings no longer mandatory but still recommended in many areas

Masks on or off? Face coverings no longer mandatory but still recommended in many areas

27 January 2022

Wearing a face mask is no longer a legal requirement as laws governing their use lapsed at midnight.


More news, no adverts - everything you need to know

25 October 2021
More news, no adverts - everything you need to know

More news, no adverts - everything you need to know

25 October 2021

The new Stratford Herald Premium website gives you more news, no adverts and much more.


Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

16 July 2021
Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

16 July 2021

People are being urged to stay safe in the sun by Public Health England with temperatures expected to rise above 26C.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More