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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.


Take a virtual reality tour of the home where Shakespeare’s daughter lived

Take a virtual reality tour of the home where Shakespeare’s daughter lived

A new online archive offers an immersive way to explore Hall’s Croft, the Stratford home of Susanna.


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.


Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family

Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family

Games shows, football and chocolate bars – tackle the Saturday Social quiz with your family and friends.


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


Riders contend with mud mayhem and slippery steps

Riders contend with mud mayhem and slippery steps

THREE youth riders from Stratford Cycling Club travelled to Gravesend, in Kent, to compete in the UK National Cyclocross Championships.


Captain’s praise for league’s top young player

Captain’s praise for league’s top young player

STRATFORD’S skipper has praised teenager Osian Catlin after the 17-year-old was named Warwickshire Cricket League’s young player of the year.


Plan the perfect European getaway this summer for less

Plan the perfect European getaway this summer for less

With great deals on ferry travel, hotel stays and holiday parks, you and your family can enjoy an unforgettable holiday this year.


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.


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