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In our February edition you can: WIN! A meal and overnight stay at Shipston's Bower House Be inspired by Stratford's Polish School Find out about the…

Preston Witts catches up with internationally-acclaimed conductor Rimma Sushanskaya on the “miracles” of her life and career. ON Rimma Sushanskaya’s bookshelves…

It’s New Year, and so traditionally a time of mass neurosis. We worry about our weight, fitness, wellbeing, post-Christmas bank balance, red meat consumption,…

During the recent Armistice celebrations a photo caught my eye – a picture of troops outside a public house at the bottom of Bridge Street, I didn’t recognise…

VEGAN options are often something of an afterthought on many menus and although plant-based dishes are cropping up more often nowadays it’s still largely…

Contemporary circus company Mimbre has created new Fierce Sisters, which celebrates Shakespeare’s women. Artistic Directors Lina Johannson tells Herald…

Eva Garrick's 250-year-old shoes A 250-year-old pair of shoes worn by Eva Garrick, who is best known today as the wife of David Garrick, the 18th century…

Originally from Scotland, Sheila Reid has graced the stage for many years and worked with all the greats. In the last decade she has found fame playing…

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has appointed Louisa Davies as its first Head of Creative Programme. Louisa was previously Events Manager at the Royal…

It’s an old chestnut but young actor Ralph Davis is definitely a ‘local lad done good’. He graduated early from RADA 13 months ago in order to play Edmund…

Inside this month's scorching edition of Focus: Ilmington Morris ladies are taking over! Five pairs of tickets to see Madness at Ragley Hall up for grabs

With the scorching weather continuing this week, gourmands might want to treat themselves to the ultimate summer fine dining menu at the Churchill Arms,…

Conductor David Curtis, who was artistic director of Stratford’s world-renowned Orchestra of the Swan, surprised many when he announced he was leaving…

Actress Daisy Badger, 28, is currently wowing audiences in her debut Royal Shakespeare Company role as the charismatic and witty Lady Landsworth in The…

This edition we will be celebrating cartoons, chocololate, daffodils and the Oscars! Read our fascinating features about people with local connections.... Marvel…

WITH the deadline for this year's Cotswolds Landscape Photographer of the Year looming, Chris Smith meets the winners of last year's competition,which…

STRATFORD-based animators The Brothers McLeod have made a new short film that will have its premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. A still…

I must start this review of the new ASK Italian with a confession: I am a food snob, and don’t like chain restaurants much. Too often the food is churned…

Stratford-based actor Christopher Saul talks to Gill Sutherland about being part of the Imperium ensemble at the RSC, and how he got started at the company…

One thing you can expect at The Churchill Arms, Paxford, is the unexpected. Chef Nick Deverell Smith took over the pub two years ago and since then has…