Got to take your hat off to Louise

“I had no idea I’d won an award and intended to spend time with my family that night but was urged to go along and was voted New Business of the Year…

Birmingham Road traffic woes aired at public meeting

One of the proposals considers the possible conversion of a two lane section into Stratford on the Birmingham Road which is currently two lane going out…

Police warning after rise in commercial vehicle crime

To avoid property being stolen from a van ensure all valuable items such as tools are removed from the van overnight. Protect your vehicle, secure tools…

Police Precept Consultation results back proposals for 1.99 per cent rise

The survey, which was available online, by email or by post, asked the public the following question: “Are you willing to spend an extra 31 pence per…

EXCLUSIVE PICTURE: First look at new Shakespeare statue

Mr Holofcener, who is also a playwright as well as a sculptor, and he would like to have his work of art unveiled in Bancroft Gardens on his 90th birthday…

Keeping in tune with the Shakespeare Hospice

The musicians recently handed over the charity cash to Doug Burns from the Shakespeare Hospice.

Warwick Castle unveils holiday lodges

Woodland Lodges sleep up to five guests in two bedrooms (one double bed, one set of bunk beds, plus pull out bed) and are set on one floor. Knight’s Lodges…

Tiny barbers have real global appeal

He’s made 40 so far and some of them have been photographed at locations around the world where you just wouldn’t expect to find a nine centimeter model…

Organisers gear up for Stratford Festival of Motoring

Following on from feedback from participants, this year they will have the option to display their cars in town but don’t necessarily have to take part…

Volunteers needed to help Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

The charity is reinventing Shakespeare’s New Place, the ground where he had his family home for 19 years through the prime of his life. It is creating…

Digital grants to help voluntary groups

The successful groups are Alcester Town Council, Bearley Village Hall Trust, Bidford Community Library, Heart of England Mencap, Long Compton Parish Council…

UPDATE: Junior doctors and colleagues take strike action

Andy Gibson, a newly qualified doctor, who was at Warwick Hospital today said: "It's worth saying that we've not been on strike for 40 years, but this…

Police cadet recruitment now open

It is aimed at young people who wish to be part of a two year programme that offers an opportunity to gain a practical understanding of policing and develop…

Stratford car dealer given suspended prison sentence

The car, a Ford Ka advertised on Facebook, was purchased by a Leamington Spa resident to do the school run. After having problems with the vehicle she…

New book raises funds and awareness

Ms Williams said: “The book features a group of animals who try to help a Tasmanian Devil suffering from the disease. It was illustrated by a student…

No show for Tarantino's new film in Stratford

Picturehouse cinemas nationwide will not show what is expected to be another blockbuster from Tarantino nor will Cineworld for the same reasons. This…

Family car crashes off M40 motorway

A woman in her 30s, who was driving the car, a teenage girl, a young girl and a young boy were all in the blue Volkswagen when it collided with a tree…

Are retailers paying too high a price?

Proprietors Paula Auchincloss and Rachael Hand describe closing down the business as a “heartfelt shame” and warn that Stratford is in danger of becoming…

Have a safe and happy Halloween

Gel to repel birds at Holy Trinity?

That could all change with the introduction of a new, improved ultra violet gel which appears to birds to resemble fire. Town councillors noted at a general…