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Opinion - Why climate change group has called a public meeting about Stratford’s bus services

The meeting will be looking at people’s experiences of using the buses to get around town and south Warwickshire.

Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family

Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family

Games shows, football and chocolate bars – tackle the Saturday Social quiz with your family and friends.

27-year-old from Stratford charged with GBH and attempting to strangle following assault claims

17 January 2025

27-year-old from Stratford charged with GBH and attempting to strangle following assault claims

17 January 2025

Alex Brissett, 27, of Green Gage Gardens, was to appear in court on Friday.

Council tax bills could double for owners of empty homes in Stratford district

Council tax bills could double for owners of empty homes in Stratford district

SDC has been told to collect extra money from home owners or lose a portion of its grant from the government.

Stratford taxi driver’s licence suspended following assault allegations

Stratford taxi driver’s licence suspended following assault allegations

The suspension followed allegations of assault involving another taxi driver in Wood Street, Stratford.

Warwickshire leader expects “awful lot of muck” throwing as county pushes for unitary authority

15 January 2025

Warwickshire leader expects “awful lot of muck” throwing as county pushes for unitary authority

15 January 2025

Cllr Izzi Seccombe has hit back at suggestions she is seeking to gain political advantage by delaying local elections

Stratford deputy leader questions lack of ‘meaningful consultation’ over unitary authority plans

Stratford deputy leader questions lack of ‘meaningful consultation’ over unitary authority plans

The leader of Warwickshire County Council insists she wants towns and parishes to have a say on plans for a new unitary authority.

Shipston office worker admits stealing £200k in cryptocurrency from his boss

Shipston office worker admits stealing £200k in cryptocurrency from his boss

Ben Noden, 37, had been asked by his boss to help manage his cryptocurrency trades online.

Stratford school’s Lego display will be raising money for charity this weekend

Stratford school’s Lego display will be raising money for charity this weekend

Head to King Edward VI School where there will be Lego sets on show and the chance to join a big build.

Watch as a new centre opens in Warwickshire where buildings can repeatedly be set alight

Watch as a new centre opens in Warwickshire where buildings can repeatedly be set alight

The £3 million project has opened in Rugby to help train the county’s firefighters.

£550m investment at Warwickshire innovation site that could create 4,000 jobs

£550m investment at Warwickshire innovation site that could create 4,000 jobs

A planning application has been submitted to redevelop and expand the University of Warwick’s Innovation Campus at Wellesbourne.

Stratford branch of restaurant chain Cafe Rouge closes

Stratford branch of restaurant chain Cafe Rouge closes

A message on the website of the French bistro says it is now closed.

Counterfeit goods seller is jailed

Counterfeit goods seller is jailed

Mohammed Shafiq, 46, jailed after being caught on way to Wellesbourne Market with counterfeit goods

Rift between leaders as devolution deadline looms

Rift between leaders as devolution deadline looms

Stratford District Council among those asking government to block Warwickshire County Council power takeover

Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella opens her new office at the PlayHouse

Stratford MP Manuela Perteghella opens her new office at the PlayHouse

The Liberal Democrat MP has created a constituency office in Rother Street, Stratford.

The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

Are you a champion quizzer? 13 brain teasers to answer from news to sport.

Warwickshire asks government to delay county elections in push for unitary authority

Warwickshire asks government to delay county elections in push for unitary authority

County council leader accused of power grab but says election delay will save £1m

Have your say on future development locations in Stratford district

Have your say on future development locations in Stratford district

The Local Plan will set out development strategies for South Warwickshire for a 25-year period.

Two charged with murder following death of a baby in Warwickshire

Two charged with murder following death of a baby in Warwickshire