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Stratford by-elections - will Reform snatch Lib Dem and Conservative seats in two wards?

02 November 2025
Stratford by-elections - will Reform snatch Lib Dem and Conservative seats in two wards?

Stratford by-elections - will Reform snatch Lib Dem and Conservative seats in two wards?

02 November 2025

While no outcome will change the Lib Dems’ grip on Stratford District Council, there will be plenty of interest in how each party gets on.


Hall’s Croft to launch fundraiser with £500,000 needed to repair building hit by car

30 October 2025
Hall’s Croft to launch fundraiser with £500,000 needed to repair building hit by car

Hall’s Croft to launch fundraiser with £500,000 needed to repair building hit by car

30 October 2025

Hall’s Croft will live to fight another day – but a major fundraising campaign will be launched


BHS: hole lot of nothing going on

29 October 2025
BHS: hole lot of nothing going on

BHS: hole lot of nothing going on

29 October 2025

Small hole dug and bricks moved as new BHS planning application rests firmly on basis that ‘meaningful work’ is under way


Could beavers be the answer to flooding issues in south Warwickshire?

22 September 2025
Could beavers be the answer to flooding issues in south Warwickshire?

Could beavers be the answer to flooding issues in south Warwickshire?

22 September 2025

With numerous areas struggling to deal with the impacts of extreme downpours, beavers have become a hot topic again.


Sam’s 40 years of service as governor

22 September 2025
Sam’s 40 years of service as governor

Sam’s 40 years of service as governor

22 September 2025

Sam Tomes became a governor at Wootton Wawen C of E Primary in 1985, serving an incredible 40 years


Grandson foils scamming of 93-year-old

20 September 2025
Grandson foils scamming of 93-year-old

Grandson foils scamming of 93-year-old

20 September 2025

Grandson warns others about roof scammer after his Shipston grandmother, 93, targetted


School parking solution plan hits a jam

20 September 2025
School parking solution plan hits a jam

School parking solution plan hits a jam

20 September 2025

Bid to ease Wellesbourne traffic woes at school times by creating extra parking spaces - and a sports pitch - has run into trouble


Couples panic as hotel cancels wedding dates

20 September 2025
Couples panic as hotel cancels wedding dates

Couples panic as hotel cancels wedding dates

20 September 2025

Wedding venues rally to help heartbroken couples thrown into panic after luxury hotel Ardencote Manor near Claverdon cancels bookings


Stratford branch of Coffee#1 closes after eight years in town

17 September 2025
Stratford branch of Coffee#1 closes after eight years in town

Stratford branch of Coffee#1 closes after eight years in town

17 September 2025

The Henley Street cafe closed at the weekend while Brucester’s Coffee has moved into Wood Street.


Historic Warwickshire church needs £145,000 to restore its tower

07 September 2025
Historic Warwickshire church needs £145,000 to restore its tower

Historic Warwickshire church needs £145,000 to restore its tower

07 September 2025

A flying start has been made to a fundraising drive to restore an historic church tower.


Stratford District Council’s bill for new windows at HQ increases to £1.9 million

24 August 2025
Stratford District Council’s bill for new windows at HQ increases to £1.9 million

Stratford District Council’s bill for new windows at HQ increases to £1.9 million

24 August 2025

New windows are set to be installed at Elizabeth House just as changes throw into doubt the future of SDC and its buildings


A love list for Stratford after town disparaged by national media

19 August 2025
A love list for Stratford after town disparaged by national media

A love list for Stratford after town disparaged by national media

19 August 2025

It’s not even been six months since the Daily Mail last ran a story about the decline of Stratford - but it was at it again.


Stratford band take on classic song from The Specials on debut album

18 August 2025
Stratford band take on classic song from The Specials on debut album

Stratford band take on classic song from The Specials on debut album

18 August 2025

History came to life for a Stratford band when they got the chance to record the iconic song Ghost Town for their debut album.


Anger and despair in Stratford at swan’s ‘torture’ ordeal

18 August 2025
Anger and despair in Stratford at swan’s ‘torture’ ordeal

Anger and despair in Stratford at swan’s ‘torture’ ordeal

18 August 2025

The distressing sight of a blood-soaked swan caught up in fishing hooks sparked an angry response.


Two surveys that will help shape the future of Warwickshire

17 August 2025
Two surveys that will help shape the future of Warwickshire

Two surveys that will help shape the future of Warwickshire

17 August 2025

You wait ages for a survey on local government reorganisation to come along and then two – crucially different options – arrive at once.


Church could demand £70k from neighbour in row over 250-year-old tree

16 August 2025
Church could demand £70k from neighbour in row over 250-year-old tree

Church could demand £70k from neighbour in row over 250-year-old tree

16 August 2025

An unholy row has broken out over a landmark tree in the village of Lower Brailes.


Escape Arts complete Miles for Smiles campaign with row down River Avon

04 August 2025
Escape Arts complete Miles for Smiles campaign with row down River Avon

Escape Arts complete Miles for Smiles campaign with row down River Avon

04 August 2025

A special double act provided a fitting finale to a big charity fundraising initiative.


Farewell to Ozzy

30 July 2025
Farewell to Ozzy

Farewell to Ozzy

30 July 2025

Crowds are building up in Birmingham city centre this morning as fans gather to pay a final farewell to Ozzy Osbourne


Issues at Bridgetown Primary being looked at by council lead

27 July 2025
Issues at Bridgetown Primary being looked at by council lead

Issues at Bridgetown Primary being looked at by council lead

27 July 2025

New education portfolio-holder Wayne Briggs criticises ‘poor tone’ of press release issued by county council as he meets with education chiefs


Knitting for England!

23 July 2025
Knitting for England!

Knitting for England!

23 July 2025

Studley Stitchers immortalise Lionesses in wool ahead of Sunday final


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