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Times and locations for road closures in Stratford for Shakespeare’s Birthday parade and marathon

11 April 2024
Times and locations for road closures in Stratford for Shakespeare’s Birthday parade and marathon

Times and locations for road closures in Stratford for Shakespeare’s Birthday parade and marathon

11 April 2024

Closures will take place on 20th and 21st April in Stratford and some nearby villages.


UPDATE Stratford restaurant Wildwood not included on confirmed closure list

11 April 2024
UPDATE Stratford restaurant Wildwood not included on confirmed closure list

UPDATE Stratford restaurant Wildwood not included on confirmed closure list

11 April 2024

The Sheep Street venue will remain while in the Midlands both the Birmingham and Worcester branches will close.


End of an era as Henley shopkeeper Brian Westmacott retires after more than 50 years

10 April 2024
End of an era as Henley shopkeeper Brian Westmacott retires after more than 50 years

End of an era as Henley shopkeeper Brian Westmacott retires after more than 50 years

10 April 2024

Brian Westmacott has lived and worked at 95 High Street for more than half a century.


Cameras to be used on Warwick Road to protect workers from abuse and threats

10 April 2024
Cameras to be used on Warwick Road to protect workers from abuse and threats

Cameras to be used on Warwick Road to protect workers from abuse and threats

10 April 2024

County council said there has been “totally unacceptable” behaviour towards staff working on the roadworks.


1,400 uninsured vehicles seized by Warwickshire Police in a year

10 April 2024
1,400 uninsured vehicles seized by Warwickshire Police in a year

1,400 uninsured vehicles seized by Warwickshire Police in a year

10 April 2024

Figures from the police show an average of four vehicles every day were seized by officers.


Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in supermarket car park in Alcester

10 April 2024
Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in supermarket car park in Alcester

Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in supermarket car park in Alcester

10 April 2024

The victim was said to have been in a car at the Waitrose car park when they were approached by two women.


Stratford boating firm ‘fighting’ river conditions to keep operating after wet weather

10 April 2024
Stratford boating firm ‘fighting’ river conditions to keep operating after wet weather

Stratford boating firm ‘fighting’ river conditions to keep operating after wet weather

10 April 2024

Avon Boating says it is still open for business and is running services whenever possible - just call ahead.


Warwickshire village road blocked after wind brings down telegraph pole

09 April 2024
Warwickshire village road blocked after wind brings down telegraph pole

Warwickshire village road blocked after wind brings down telegraph pole

09 April 2024

Engineers have been called to clear the road, which runs through Charlecote.


Teen arrested with large knife and drugs

09 April 2024
Teen arrested with large knife and drugs

Teen arrested with large knife and drugs

09 April 2024

Boy, 17, caught with drugs and knife after group broke into abandoned building in Guild Street.


Man armed with knife arrested

09 April 2024
Man armed with knife arrested

Man armed with knife arrested

09 April 2024

Stratford man, 32, arrested after making threats with knife in Greenhill Street.


Driver charged following collision that killed three teenagers

08 April 2024
Driver charged following collision that killed three teenagers

Driver charged following collision that killed three teenagers

08 April 2024

Driver, 18, faces charges of careless/inconsiderate driving after three Chipping Campden School students died in collision last April.


Stratford man charged in connection with murder investigation

08 April 2024
Stratford man charged in connection with murder investigation

Stratford man charged in connection with murder investigation

08 April 2024

Ryan Byrne, aged 34, of Hathaway Green Lane, Stratford, has been charged with one count of murder after man died in Oxford in February.


Life in prison for pair who murdered Stratford footballer Cody Fisher

08 April 2024
Life in prison for pair who murdered Stratford footballer Cody Fisher

Life in prison for pair who murdered Stratford footballer Cody Fisher

08 April 2024

Remy Gordon, 23, and Kami Carpenter, 22, have been told they will serve a minimum of 26 and 25 years respectively.


Stratford businesses see takings fall since start of Warwick Road safety works

08 April 2024
Stratford businesses see takings fall since start of Warwick Road safety works

Stratford businesses see takings fall since start of Warwick Road safety works

08 April 2024

One town centre retailer described the impact of the road works as “soul destroying” and added “they are completely ruining my business”,


15 years since 21-year-old set up successful Warwickshire coach company

08 April 2024
15 years since 21-year-old set up successful Warwickshire coach company

15 years since 21-year-old set up successful Warwickshire coach company

08 April 2024

Fast forward to now and Jordan Ridley is the proud owner of 50 coaches and employs 100 people.


Stratford MP says he’s committed to constituency after links to high-profile job

07 April 2024
Stratford MP says he’s committed to constituency after links to high-profile job

Stratford MP says he’s committed to constituency after links to high-profile job

07 April 2024

The former chancellor was reportedly in talks about chairing the Very Group, the large online retailer.


Pragnell looking to extend further

07 April 2024
Pragnell looking to extend further

Pragnell looking to extend further

07 April 2024

Jewellers George Pragnell Ltd plans to take over the former Fraser Hart building on the corner of Wood Street and High Street.


Farewell to much-admired hotelier and entrepreneur

06 April 2024
Farewell to much-admired hotelier and entrepreneur

Farewell to much-admired hotelier and entrepreneur

06 April 2024

Former Falcon manager Denis Woodhams, 83, will be remembered for his zest for life by his family and many friends.


From the Herald archive - armed raid and Stratford’s World Heritage status bid

06 April 2024
From the Herald archive - armed raid and Stratford’s World Heritage status bid

From the Herald archive - armed raid and Stratford’s World Heritage status bid

06 April 2024

Headlines from the Stratford Herald from 1999, 1964 and 1924.


Illustrated First Folio for children launched today by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

04 April 2024
Illustrated First Folio for children launched today by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Illustrated First Folio for children launched today by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

04 April 2024

The abridged books has been especially edited for children and includes a poem by Michael Rosen.


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