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Warning over increase in livestock attacks by dogs

The most recent attack was on 21st January with a previous one on 22nd November. The financial loss of each ewe is estimated to be between £200 and £300. Tim…

Second strike by junior doctors

South Warwickshire Foundation Trust sites affected by the strike include, Stratford, Shipston, Warwick and Leamington. The strike has gone ahead after…

Wall collapse injures two children

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Passers by had pulled the children from the debris before ambulance crews arrived. “The boy had leg…

There's a real buzz about beekeeping

In total, eight new recruits (pictured) turned up, dressed in bee keeping protective outfits and learnt more about bees, their habits and their hives…

Brewery develops taste for success

This time last year Richard envisaged a steady start and brewed on average five casks of his Stratford Gold beer each week. Come April things started…

Skin treatment pen spells success for beauty studio

Cryotherapy is a relatively low risk and non-painful way of removing skin imperfections which is proving successful with Jackie’s clients many of whom…

Police continue to question woman arrested following suspicious death in Stratford

A number of police officers were at the scene on Thursday accompanied by forensics experts. Jonathan Grixti, who lives in the house opposite, said: “I…

Mayor elect 'humbled' to be chosen a second time

It’s the second time Cllr Short has served as the town’s mayor. Her previous term was in the year 2000. She also served as a district councillor from…

RSC's The Other Place theatre to re-open in March

The redevelopment began in February 2015 and will be completed in time for the 400th commemorations to mark William Shakespeare’s death on Saturday 23rd…

Increased police officer numbers in Warwickshire buck the national trend

Welcoming the local figures, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Ball said: “Protecting frontline policing has been a key priority for me and…

Council urges people to take the travel pledge

A report last year revealed that of all the drivers commuting in to Warwick, 52 per cent, live within five km and 25 per cent (one in four drivers) live…

More time needed to care for elderly and ill - UNISON

The UNISON survey findings mirror those of the FoI request to local councils. Three quarters (74 per cent) of homecare workers who responded felt they…

Stratford mum suffers huge blood loss in birth drama - mother and son now doing well

Natasha Pollock needed 39 units of blood products to save her life during surgery at Worcester Royal Hopsital on Christmas Day. The operation followed…

Have your say on Birmingham Road gridlock

Last Friday saw the launch of the public consultation process which offered the public a series of proposals to help ease congestion on Birmingham Road…

Drink drive message is getting across

As well as enforcement activity the consequences of being caught driving under the influence were highlighted across social media and local radio advertising…

Shakespeare's words brought to life on BBC

In Shakespeare Speaks, BBC Learning English, has joined forces with The Open University, to bring the language of William Shakespeare to life for English…

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…