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‘Darling boy, Joshy’ remembered by family

‘Darling boy, Joshy’ remembered by family

Heartbroken family pay tribute to Joshua Hillstead, eight, who tragically drowned in Alcester.


From wizard to wanderer

From wizard to wanderer

INTERVIEW: He started out as a minor character in Harry Potter but now Alfred Enoch plays prince Pericles at the RSC


Thomas Crapper collector sells jobby lot worth £300K

Thomas Crapper collector sells jobby lot worth £300K

Former managing director of Thomas Crapper & Co, Simon Kirby, invites bidders to spent a penny or two as collection goes to auction


Tribute to champion cyclist Jim Ridler

Tribute to champion cyclist Jim Ridler

Jim Ridler, co-founder of Stratford cycling club and UK champion, has sadly died


Joules to return to High Street

Joules to return to High Street

Joules set to reopen in Stratford in September


Women triumph over men in tug-of-war at Alveston Fete

Women triumph over men in tug-of-war at Alveston Fete

Money from summer fete will be donated to air ambulance.


Is Shakespeare portrait bogus or the real deal?

Is Shakespeare portrait bogus or the real deal?

If portrait of Shakespeare is proven to be the Bard it could be worth £200 million.


 Over 100 sheep reported stolen in Warwickshire

Over 100 sheep reported stolen in Warwickshire

Lambs stolen from fields between Loxley and Wellesbourne.


Alcester couple killed in tragic collision in Beaumaris

Alcester couple killed in tragic collision in Beaumaris

Tributes paid to Reverend Stephen and Katherine Burch, both 65 and from Alcester, who tragically died in Beaumaris on Wednesday afternoon.


Big Bob is tallest bloom in Shipston

Big Bob is tallest bloom in Shipston

Super sunflower gets bigger by the day thanks to Joshua’s gardening skills.


Ken’s art is bringing Stratford’s history to life

Ken’s art is bringing Stratford’s history to life

Solo exhibition takes place at Stratford Railway Station on Saturday and Sunday.


Bards boss reflects on positive display

Bards boss reflects on positive display

BARDS boss Gavin Hurren praised the ‘exceptional’ performances from his players following a second defeat in three days at AFC Telford United.


Firefighter numbers down in Warwickshire

Firefighter numbers down in Warwickshire

Fire unions call on Labour to invest in fire service as a matter of urgency.


Manager sets sights on the play-offs

Manager sets sights on the play-offs

PLAY-OFFS are the aim for FC Stratford manager Jon Hill whose side have won two, drawn two and lost two of their opening six Hellenic League games.


Screen-age kicks

Screen-age kicks

Anime, cult classics and award-winning documentaries are all on offer when the Stratford Big Picture Festival at the Bear Pit Festival from tonight.


Double treats for pet groomer who goes ‘above and beyond’

Double treats for pet groomer who goes ‘above and beyond’

Catherine makes sure dogs are relaxed by giving them a cuddle.


Kineton conker tree conks out after decades of joy

Kineton conker tree conks out after decades of joy

Decision to fell tree made in the interests of public safety.


Old Shipston ruined by new builds, claims critic

Old Shipston ruined by new builds, claims critic

Telegraph critic William Sitwell likens Shipston’s new housing developments as ‘Vikings ready to lay waste’ to the old town.


Celebrations as sides secure league honours

Celebrations as sides secure league honours

ALCESTER and Ragley will head to the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division as champions following their victory over nearest challengers FISSC.


‘It takes a lot to push GPs to support collective action’

‘It takes a lot to push GPs to support collective action’

OPINION: Dr Cristina Ramos of Rother Street Medical Centre explains why GPs have reluctantly taken industrial action


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