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Stratford’s small school that’s had a big success with Ofsted

Stratford’s small school that’s had a big success with Ofsted

Shottery St Andrew’s Primary School has turned around its rating, gaining ‘good’ outcomes in all areas.


Getting the hump over bed plans

Getting the hump over bed plans

Camels will be among campaigners angry over SWFT moves to scrap community hospital beds at Shipston as they protest outside Shire Hall this Wednesday


Stratford Garden Centre takes over former Dobbies site

Stratford Garden Centre takes over former Dobbies site

The Clifford Chambers-based business said it had agreed a lease for the centre at Black Hill.


Stratford MP backs village’s fight to tackle speeding traffic

Stratford MP backs village’s fight to tackle speeding traffic

Frustrated residents in Claverdon held a public meeting this weekend to see what can be done to slow down drivers.


Raising a glass to lost pubs and old favourites

Raising a glass to lost pubs and old favourites

Martin Russell has done fascinating research into the pubs that have come and gone in Shipston over the past 500 years.


Staff make ‘glamping pod’ for cat which likes to greet shoppers at Stratford supermarket

Staff make ‘glamping pod’ for cat which likes to greet shoppers at Stratford supermarket

The cat’s new backstage bolthole can be found just outside the café door of the Waitrose store.


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

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.


Cash machine damaged in attempted raid

Cash machine damaged in attempted raid

Thieves fail to make withdrawal at Wellesbourne Sainsbury’s cashpoint - despite extensive damage


Dozens of prizes to be won at Alcester 10-year-old’s event in memory of her dad

Dozens of prizes to be won at Alcester 10-year-old’s event in memory of her dad

Emily Butler, who lives in Alcester with mum Amy, came up with the idea of a coffee morning to raise funds for the Shakespeare Hospice.


Stratford residents oppose school’s plans for playing fields fence

Stratford residents oppose school’s plans for playing fields fence

King Edward VI School wants to secure its playing fields but locals say the new fence will change the character of the area.


Protesters in ‘despair’ over beds shortage

Protesters in ‘despair’ over beds shortage

Critical incident at Warwick Hospital shows how vital community hospitals are, say south Warwickshire campaigners


Residents trapped after Warwickshire housing estate’s only road floods

Residents trapped after Warwickshire housing estate’s only road floods

Families living in Meon Way Gardens found themselves trapped after severe flooding left the only access road submerged.


Why Stratford’s black swan could soon be moving on

Why Stratford’s black swan could soon be moving on

The male bird appeared on the River Avon at Stratford near to the Fisherman’s car park a week before Christmas.


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

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

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


Ex-doctor in the PlayHouse!

Ex-doctor in the PlayHouse!

INTERVIEW: Doctor turned comic Adam Kay brings his sell-out Fringe show Undoctored to Stratford PlayHouse this Saturday


First baby born in 2025 brings joy to family

First baby born in 2025 brings joy to family

Proud Stratford parents share delight at arrival of baby Millie, the first baby born at Warwick Hospital on 1st January


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.


New museum focussing on town’s history to open in Stratford

New museum focussing on town’s history to open in Stratford

The Museum of Stratford-on-Avon is expected to open this year and will feature the town and its people.


Residents evacuated after gas leak

Residents evacuated after gas leak

Some Alcester residents put up in hotels on Tuesday evening as Cadent dealt with gas escape - which is now fixed.


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