Home   Authors   Author

Subscribe Now

Shakespeare Marathon in town on Sunday

05 May 2017
Shakespeare Marathon in town on Sunday

Shakespeare Marathon in town on Sunday

05 May 2017

THE Shakespeare Marathon takes to the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon once again this Sunday, 7th May. This colourful annual sporting spectacle attracts…


Give it a go and let it glow for hospice

05 May 2017
Give it a go and let it glow for hospice

Give it a go and let it glow for hospice

05 May 2017

SET Stratford town centre alight with a neon shine for your loved one on Saturday 13th May. At 8.30pm, hundreds of supporters will be leaving the Bandstand…


Marathon round-up of our local runners

02 May 2017
Marathon round-up of our local runners

Marathon round-up of our local runners

02 May 2017

THE London Marathon saw over 50,000 runners taking part bringing together professional and amateur athletes who were all determined to make the event…


Hospitals stuck with ‘requires improvement’ rating

30 April 2017
Hospitals stuck with ‘requires improvement’ rating

Hospitals stuck with ‘requires improvement’ rating

30 April 2017

AN appeal by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) against its ‘requires improvement’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has failed. The…


Birmingham Road gridlock solution doesn't have to cost millions

28 April 2017
Birmingham Road gridlock solution doesn't have to cost millions

Birmingham Road gridlock solution doesn't have to cost millions

28 April 2017

URGENT measures which won’t cost millions of pounds should be introduced now to ease traffic gridlock on Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon. At Monday’s…


Tang Xianzu statue unveiled at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

27 April 2017
Tang Xianzu statue unveiled at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Tang Xianzu statue unveiled at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

27 April 2017

A STATUE commemorating two of the world’s most famous dramatists, William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu, was unveiled at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon…


Filtch draws them in!

27 April 2017
Filtch draws them in!

Filtch draws them in!

27 April 2017

HARRY Potter and RSC actor, David Bradley, was guest of honour when he cut the ribbon to signal the official opening of a shop run by charity Where Next? He…


Going for gold in World Games

27 April 2017
Going for gold in World Games

Going for gold in World Games

27 April 2017

A MAN who had a lifesaving bone marrow transplant five years ago is hoping to compete in this year’s World Transplant Games in Malaga. Simon Perkin was…


Be aware of bowel cancer symptoms

27 April 2017
Be aware of bowel cancer symptoms

Be aware of bowel cancer symptoms

27 April 2017

AROUND 1 in 20 people develop bowel cancer. Almost 18 out of 20 cases of bowel cancer in the UK are diagnosed in people over the age of 60 which is why…


Police officer commended for bravery after arresting two armed robbers

26 April 2017
Police officer commended for bravery after arresting two armed robbers

Police officer commended for bravery after arresting two armed robbers

26 April 2017

POLICE officers, staff, volunteers and members of the public were commended at an awards ceremony in Warwickshire last month. Among those commended was…


Stratford's Grosvenor Hotel sold for undisclosed sum

26 April 2017
Stratford's Grosvenor Hotel sold for undisclosed sum

Stratford's Grosvenor Hotel sold for undisclosed sum

26 April 2017

JLL's Hotels and Hospitality Group has sold the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon to Bright Hotels Limited for an undisclosed sum. The…


Butchers win meaty contract with celebrity chef

25 April 2017
Butchers win meaty contract with celebrity chef

Butchers win meaty contract with celebrity chef

25 April 2017

CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver will be serving his clientele top quality lamb and pork from the Paddock Farm Butchery in Brailes which is run by brothers…


Brexit fears still haunt Stratford's EU citizens

24 April 2017
Brexit fears still haunt Stratford's EU citizens

Brexit fears still haunt Stratford's EU citizens

24 April 2017

BREXIT fall out is having an enormous emotional and professional impact on the daily lives of European Union citizens living in Stratford some of whom…


Update: Motorway reopened after man talked down from bridge

24 April 2017
Update: Motorway reopened after man talked down from bridge

Update: Motorway reopened after man talked down from bridge

24 April 2017

ALL roads have been reopened after an incident on a bridge over the M40 was resolved. Police were called just after 3pm today (Monday, 24th April) following…


On their marks for night of ferret racing

23 April 2017
On their marks for night of ferret racing

On their marks for night of ferret racing

23 April 2017

A NIGHT of furry fun was had by all who attended Stratford Sea Cadets’ Ferret Racing and Fish and Chips Evening recently. Over 75 cadets, family, friends…


Your guide to this year's Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

21 April 2017
Your guide to this year's Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

Your guide to this year's Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

21 April 2017

STRATFORD-upon-Avon is getting ready to party for the 453rd birthday of William Shakespeare – the world’s greatest playwright. Thousands of visitors are…


Tributes paid to ‘great friend and supporter’

21 April 2017
Tributes paid to ‘great friend and supporter’

Tributes paid to ‘great friend and supporter’

21 April 2017

TRIBUTES have been paid to actor and former Stratford resident Tim Pigott-Smith OBE who died suddenly in April 2017, aged 70. Although born in Rugby,…


Runners get ready for marathon effort in London

21 April 2017
Runners get ready for marathon effort in London

Runners get ready for marathon effort in London

21 April 2017

STRATFORD’S Rebekah Grayson, aged 35, is running in the London Marathon for The Lullaby Trust a charity close to her heart which works on the prevention…


Children in south Warwickshire to benefit from a new blood service

19 April 2017
Children in south Warwickshire to benefit from a new blood service

Children in south Warwickshire to benefit from a new blood service

19 April 2017

NHS South Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is undertaking a review of how phlebotomy services for children are provided in south Warwickshire.…


Local man was part of graffiti group which targetted trains and trams

19 April 2017
Local man was part of graffiti group which targetted trains and trams

Local man was part of graffiti group which targetted trains and trams

19 April 2017

A MAN from Sutton under Brailes, who was part of a graffiti group which caused £340,000 of damage to trains and trams, has been jailed for 12 months. Blake…


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