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Event to raise awareness helps boost friendliness bid

Event to raise awareness helps boost friendliness bid

STRATFORD’S bid edge to become a dementia friendly town received a big boost when a free awareness event was held at the town hall last Monday. The intention…


Chamber urges Budget action on business rates

Chamber urges Budget action on business rates

THE change of chancellor and the outbreak of coronavirus should not alter the overall aims of the Budget, according to business leaders in Coventry and…


Weekend fixtures guide

Weekend fixtures guide

FOOTBALL Saturday, 7th March (3pm unless stated) BetVictor Southern Premier Central Tamworth v Stratford Town Midland League, Division One GNP Sports…


Warwick University offers a slice of science for International Women’s Day

Warwick University offers a slice of science for International Women’s Day

Fancy learning about space science, making protein jelly, and lighting up a few LED circuits – all before you enjoy tea and cake? An event at the University…


Looking bookish on World Book Day

Looking bookish on World Book Day

Children, teachers, parents and even the odd knight have all been getting involved in World Book Day in the area. Taking place today (Thursday, 5th March)…


Police recruiting driving instructors to prevent young motorists being killed

Police recruiting driving instructors to prevent young motorists being killed

Warwickshire Police are recruiting approved driving instructors to help teach essential life skills to new drivers, in an effort to reduce the number…


New charity ambassador for Shipston Home Nursing

New charity ambassador for Shipston Home Nursing

SHIPSTON Home Nursing welcomes its new charity ambassador, actor Kim Hartman, best known for playing Private Helga Geerhart in the BBC classic comedy,…


Stratford-born actor Ben Woods is up for an 'Offie' award

Stratford-born actor Ben Woods is up for an 'Offie' award

Actor Ben Woods tells Gill Sutherland about how treading the RSC boards as a youngster led him into an acting career – and how his latest role as young…


Man jailed after driving while disqualified

Man jailed after driving while disqualified

A MAN from Shipston-on-Stour has been jailed for 12 weeks after admitting a series of driving offences. Appearing at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court on…


Plenty of positives for Stratford athletes at national championships

Plenty of positives for Stratford athletes at national championships

ATHLETICS THERE was plenty to cheer about for Stratford AC at the 2020 National Cross Country Championships held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham, reports…


Last-lap contact in Marrakesh puts Sims out of fifth place

Last-lap contact in Marrakesh puts Sims out of fifth place

MOTORSPORT ALEXANDER SIMS missed out on finishing in a solid fifth place at the Marrakesh E-Prix on Saturday following a last-lap collision with Edoardo…


Old favourites Genesis back on tour

Old favourites Genesis back on tour

THEY were a band that once commanded a huge following in and around Stratford so there could be a certain excitement that Genesis will be touring for…


Six Stratford athletes help Midlands masters squad win first indoor crown

Six Stratford athletes help Midlands masters squad win first indoor crown

ATHLETICS SIX athletes from Stratford AC played their part in helping the Midlands win their first ever indoor title at the annual England Masters Inter-Area…


Trust believes purchase will help protect Rollright Stones

Trust believes purchase will help protect Rollright Stones

THE ancient Rollright Stones have now come under one ownership, further protecting the future conservation of the historic monument against any proposed…


Family fun in store at Sunday's Warwick Racecourse meeting

Family fun in store at Sunday's Warwick Racecourse meeting

HORSE RACING A DAY out for the family is the theme of Warwick's Countryside Race Day on Sunday, when the course will again be supporting the Warwickshire…


Kay in seventh heaven as Southam United thrash title rivals

Kay in seventh heaven as Southam United thrash title rivals

FOOTBALL Hellenic League, Division Two North Southam United 7-0 Woodstock Town Report by David Hucker SOUTHAM United notched their 13th victory in a row…


Stratford Post Office burglary - two jailed for inside job

Stratford Post Office burglary - two jailed for inside job

TWO men who carried out an ‘inside job’ burglary at Stratford post office - and then left a clue which seemed to implicate a colleague - have been jailed. After…


Council accused of changing boundaries by stealth

Council accused of changing boundaries by stealth

A highly critical attack has been aimed at Stratford District Council over the consultation into its Site Allocations Plan, described as ‘deeply flawed’…


Stratford U14s chalk up another well-earned victory

Stratford U14s chalk up another well-earned victory

YOUTH RUGBY Friendly Bicester U14s 12-34 Stratford U14s DESPITE having no substitutes available to them, Stratford U14s put in a real shift to secure…


Last ditch attempt to postpone green waste charges fails

Last ditch attempt to postpone green waste charges fails

A last minute attempt to delay the introduction of controversial green bin charges has failed following a polarising debate in the council chamber. The…


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