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Worcester points failure blamed for no trains to Brum

16 February 2024
Worcester points failure blamed for no trains to Brum

Worcester points failure blamed for no trains to Brum

16 February 2024

More frustration with no trains on key route during busy weekend.


Greens suggest doubling council tax bill for second homes in Stratford district

15 February 2024
Greens suggest doubling council tax bill for second homes in Stratford district

Greens suggest doubling council tax bill for second homes in Stratford district

15 February 2024

Opposition councillors put forward suggestions as SDC prepares its 2024-25 budget.


Summer holidays could be reduced to five weeks for Warwickshire schools

14 February 2024
Summer holidays could be reduced to five weeks for Warwickshire schools

Summer holidays could be reduced to five weeks for Warwickshire schools

14 February 2024

A plan to shorten the summer school holiday to five weeks is being considered by Warwickshire County Council.


More than £1m donated to Stratford good causes by town trust

14 February 2024
More than £1m donated to Stratford good causes by town trust

More than £1m donated to Stratford good causes by town trust

14 February 2024

More than £1 million of grants from Stratford Town Trust helped charities, good causes, schools and community groups last year


Police officer charged with sexual assault of woman while on duty

14 February 2024
Police officer charged with sexual assault of woman while on duty

Police officer charged with sexual assault of woman while on duty

14 February 2024

PC Dan Gentles is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman while on duty in May 2023, police said.


Video from drone captures extent of Stratford’s second flood of the year

14 February 2024
Video from drone captures extent of Stratford’s second flood of the year

Video from drone captures extent of Stratford’s second flood of the year

14 February 2024

The two-minute video shows flood water surrounding buildings on the Recreation Ground in Stratford.


Stratford High Street store at risk as Body Shop calls in administrators

13 February 2024
Stratford High Street store at risk as Body Shop calls in administrators

Stratford High Street store at risk as Body Shop calls in administrators

13 February 2024

The Body Shop has hired administrators, putting thousands of jobs at the cosmetics chain at risk.


South Warwickshire marina sells for £1.1m before going to auction

13 February 2024
South Warwickshire marina sells for £1.1m before going to auction

South Warwickshire marina sells for £1.1m before going to auction

13 February 2024

Fenny Marina, which is on the Oxford Canal at Station Fields in Fenny Compton, had been due to go to auction last week.


Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s chairman Anup Mysoor steps down

13 February 2024
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s chairman Anup Mysoor steps down

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s chairman Anup Mysoor steps down

13 February 2024

The Stratford-based charity has placed two people temporarily in the position as it seeks a replacement.


South Warwickshire’s Purity Brewing bounces back with English Heritage deal

13 February 2024
South Warwickshire’s Purity Brewing bounces back with English Heritage deal

South Warwickshire’s Purity Brewing bounces back with English Heritage deal

13 February 2024

The Great Alne firm, which is now owned by investment firm the Breal Group, has unveiled an English Heritage Collection.


Attacker jailed after stamping on man’s head during Stratford attack

12 February 2024
Attacker jailed after stamping on man’s head during Stratford attack

Attacker jailed after stamping on man’s head during Stratford attack

12 February 2024

Patrick Cassidy, 38, of Child’s Close, Stratford, said he had been drinking when he attacked the man.


Floods close theatre for five months

11 February 2024
Floods close theatre for five months

Floods close theatre for five months

11 February 2024

Disappointment as shows cancelled until June.


Why could people born after 1970 soon have to work into their seventies?

11 February 2024
Why could people born after 1970 soon have to work into their seventies?

Why could people born after 1970 soon have to work into their seventies?

11 February 2024

By 2050 workers may need to be 71 before they retire, suggests a new report, but why is the state pension age becoming such a big issue in the UK?


Stratford sixth-former delves into Shakespeare plays for marathon medal design

11 February 2024
Stratford sixth-former delves into Shakespeare plays for marathon medal design

Stratford sixth-former delves into Shakespeare plays for marathon medal design

11 February 2024

Martha Wainwright, 16, will see the medals she designed handed to finishers of the Shakespeare Marathon and Half-marathon.


‘”I’m not the killer,” claims one of three men accused of murdering Stratford Town footballer Cody Fisher

10 February 2024
‘”I’m not the killer,” claims one of three men accused of murdering Stratford Town footballer Cody Fisher

‘”I’m not the killer,” claims one of three men accused of murdering Stratford Town footballer Cody Fisher

10 February 2024

Remy Gordon, Kami Carpenter and Reegan Anderson are charged with killing the Cody Fisher during a fight on the dancefloor.


Police investigating assault and theft claims hunt 37-year-old connected to Stratford and Alcester

10 February 2024
Police investigating assault and theft claims hunt 37-year-old connected to Stratford and Alcester

Police investigating assault and theft claims hunt 37-year-old connected to Stratford and Alcester

10 February 2024

Officers stated that anyone who sees him should call 999 at the earliest opportunity.


From the Stratford Herald archive – school’s playing field plans + two royal visits

10 February 2024
From the Stratford Herald archive – school’s playing field plans + two royal visits

From the Stratford Herald archive – school’s playing field plans + two royal visits

10 February 2024

Some of the news stories making headlines in Stratford in 1924, 1964 and 1999.


Police protection for councillors as investigation into SEND comments expected to take months

08 February 2024
Police protection for councillors as investigation into SEND comments expected to take months

Police protection for councillors as investigation into SEND comments expected to take months

08 February 2024

A protest was held at the county council after the comments made by three councillors about SEND children and their families.


Mary Beard, Val McDermid, Michael Rosen and David Nicholls to feature at Stratford Literary Festival

08 February 2024
Mary Beard, Val McDermid, Michael Rosen and David Nicholls to feature at Stratford Literary Festival

Mary Beard, Val McDermid, Michael Rosen and David Nicholls to feature at Stratford Literary Festival

08 February 2024

The spring programme for Stratford has been announced with tickets on sale next week.


More children to be offered Covid-19 booster jab

08 February 2024
More children to be offered Covid-19 booster jab

More children to be offered Covid-19 booster jab

08 February 2024

A Covid-19 booster jab will be offered to millions of patients in the spring and for the first time more children will be offered an extra vaccine.


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