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South Warwickshire pub reopens after £180k refurb project

The Butchers Arms is back open with a fresh look.

War in Ukraine - anyone could be a target at any minute

Olha Hordiichuk, a Ukrainian journalist writing for the Herald, believes Ukrainians will keep their humanity until the end.

Hall, history and Henley all wrapped up in a new guide

A history of Henley and its ancient court leet documented through the ages.

Art and Shakespeare - three new exhibitions are on display at Stratford houses

Work from three artists will be on display at the Shakespeare properties this summer.

Popular Stratford footpath to remain closed because of repair costs

Jubilee Walk has been closed to the public since the first lockdown.

Award gives biology teacher top marks

Charles Gill from Alcester Grammar School has been named Teacher of the Year by the Royal Society of Biology.

Farmers help fire fighters tackle extensive blaze on farmland near Alcester

One of 42 fires that Warwickshire fire crews have tackled in open land in the last 48 hours.

South Warwickshire woman taking on the longest horse race in the world

Meredith Jarman is taking part in the Mongol Derby.

Patrols stepped up in Warwick and the hospital as theft from vehicles increases

Warwickshire Police said it has seen a small rise in theft from motor vehicles over the summer.

Fears for Studley village hall future as rent goes up from £1 to £33k

There are fears the knock-on effect will make it too expensive for community and voluntary groups to meet at the hall.

South Warwickshire residents urged to use water wisely to avoid hosepipe ban

Severn Trent is appealing to Stratford residents to ‘use water wisely’.

Picture special - crowds and classics at Wootton Wawen Car and Village Show

Around 200 vehicles took part in the event at the weekend.

Village solar farm plans set for approval

Stratford District Council's planning committee will discuss the scheme next Wednesday (17th August).

Find out who's in the new game outside Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre

A new guessing game at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre features people from Stratford and some of Shakespeare’s best-known characters.

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.

Weapons recovered and man arrested following drugs raids

A 19-year-old man from Alcester was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

Tribute to 24-year-old who was killed in crash near Sherbourne

Tom Gelfs died in the collision that also left his girlfriend in a critical condition.

Challenges, teething problems and successes as Stratford moves to 123+

The new 123+ waste collection service rolled into action across the Stratford and Warwick districts.

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Experts talk of 'fresh shock' as predictions for January's average energy bills rocket even higher.

No WMR services this Saturday due to strike action

There will be no services on any WMR route this Saturday.