NEWS

Bards go back to basics following exit

IT has been back to basics for Stratford Town’s players this week after the side crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Worksop Town.

CEO of Stratford’s Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Tim Cooke to step down later this year

The search has begun for a new CEO to lead SBT as it looks to the future and the development of a new Shakespeare museum.

Staying strong in fight against cancer

CrossFit gym hosts a 24-hour ‘wod-a-thon’ [a workout challenge] in support of Lydia Southam, diagnosed with life-threatening ovarian cancer.

American playwright Ken Ludwig makes £1m donation to help with work at Hall’s Croft

The money is the largest ever private donation to SBT and will help with work at the former home of Shakespeare’s daughter.

Reviving old craft of wheel-making

Volunteers host day of wheel-making at Chedham’s Yard, Wellesbourne.

Fowler excited by his latest talented batch

STUDLEY stormed to a 3-0 victory over visitors Romulus on Monday to make it back-to-back wins in the MFL Premier Division.

Creed lands place in England team after US display

THERE has been success on both sides of the Atlantic for Stratford Golf Club while the juniors staged their own competition.

1,500 back Bull fight as pub looks to retain its new mural

Landlord of The Bull’s Head in Wootton Wawen launches a petition in his fight to keep bull mural after council said it must be removed.

Stratford Warwick Road project lost SDC £15k in parking fees

The roadworks had a big impact on the revenue from Fisherman’s car park.

Catlin’s century helps secure victory

STRATFORD romped to a 140-run victory over Olton and West Warwickshire to re-ignite their hopes for a top three finish.

Thief fails to make a clean getaway

Stratford Police enjoy the sweet smell of success after apprehending Lush shoplifter

Stratford man who became a US firefighter sadly dies

Former Stratford taxi driver Stephen Adams moved to the States after marrying Cindy, one of his customers.

Man who exposed himself wanted by police

Gloucestershire Police appeal for help in finding man who exposed himself to lone woman in Stow.

VIDEO: Pipe burst creates dramatic fountain

Road closed as Severn Trent tackle Pinley plume.

Warwickshire firefighters tackle car fire in Bidford

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Grafton Lane on Sunday (1st September) evening.

Work set to begin on creating a new wildflower meadow in Stratford

The long-term aim is boost the environment with a 14-acre wildflower meadow at Rowley Fields.

Shipston pub to reopen next month as Scoff Kitchen owner takes over

A Shipston pub, which has been closed for two years, is being brought back to life.

End of free summer park and ride service in Stratford

Passengers using Stratford’s park & ride service will have to pay again following the end of a free promotional campaign.

Blooming good show!

Blooming good was the verdict on this year’s Tysoe flower show and fete.

To merge or not to merge - the Stratford parking zone problem

Tensions between near-neighbours in two parking zones have been brought to the fore by a plan to merge them.