In this week's Herald. . .

WITH a General Election just weeks away the heat has been turned up on the matter of school funding with two schools making worrying moves to cut spending - full story on our front page this week.

And there's a fresh planning battle looming as one group of residents mobilise for what is being billed as the first big test for Stratford district's core strategy.

Also in this week's Herald:

• University gets go-head for end-of-year bash at historic estate.
• Mystery landmark set to be pulled down.
• EXCLUSIVE pictures of the Chinese plan to build their own Stratford-upon-Avon.
• Five pages of pictures and reports from last weekend's Shakespeare Celebrations.
• EXCLUSIVE interview with Pragnell Prize winner, actor Sir Antony Sher.
• Waterpark opens in Wootton Wawen.
• School news on our latest Education Matters page.
• Controversial home goes under the hammer.
• Church thieves swipe £20,000 of lead.
• Popular three peaks walk is revived for 2017.
• Fresh moves to end Birmingham Road congestion problems.
• WIN VIP tickets to The Handmade Fair at Ragley Hall.
• Honoured Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper and rower enjoy day at the palace.
• Stratford Town boss delighted with club's highest-ever finish.

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