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Marathon man David in MBE honour delight

Marathon man David in MBE honour delight

CLAVERDON marathon man David Phillips who has raised over £135,000 for charity in his running shoes, has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Mr…


Deadline extended on vital stroke services consultation

Deadline extended on vital stroke services consultation

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to controversial proposals to change the future provision of stroke services in the county have been given a boost with the news that…


Has anyone lost two alpacas called Ant and Dec?

Has anyone lost two alpacas called Ant and Dec?

EVER left something behind after a hotel stay? Probably not a pair of alpacas called Ant and Dec who were found in a towing box at the Travelodge car…


Good news for Leo following council transport U-turn

Good news for Leo following council transport U-turn

A Stratford mum whose four-year-old son was denied specialist transport to school, is relieved that the county council has finally agreed to help the…


Record attendance for Warwick's popular New Year's Eve meet

Record attendance for Warwick's popular New Year's Eve meet

HORSE RACING A RECORD crowd of 7,688 flocked to Warwick Racecourse for its popular New Year's Eve meet, writes David Hucker . They had plenty to cheer…


Accidental author brings Stratford's overlooked history to life

Accidental author brings Stratford's overlooked history to life

THERE are plenty of books telling the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its many historic buildings. There are many that also capture the rich and varied…


Warwickshire Hunt denies hound died after being struck by train

Warwickshire Hunt denies hound died after being struck by train

WARWICKSHIRE Hunt has "categorically denied" a claim that one of its hounds died after allegedly being struck by train on New Year's Day near Fenny Compton. Sam…


£30K Shipston Leisure Centre expansion complete

£30K Shipston Leisure Centre expansion complete

A £30,000 upgrade to Shipston Leisure Centre has been completed, with the facility expanded to allow more people to use it. Everyone Active, who manage…


Public feedback on how to fund police force in the future

Public feedback on how to fund police force in the future

WARWICKSHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has launched his annual consultation on the policing budget, asking the public for their…


Warwickshire roads ranked top in UK for second year

Warwickshire roads ranked top in UK for second year

WARWICKSHIRE County Council has been named the UK’s joint top performing county council for highway maintenance in national highways and transport survey…


Town have to stop making costly errors, says Davis after Rushall defeat

Town have to stop making costly errors, says Davis after Rushall defeat

FOOTBALL BetVictor Southern Premier Central Stratford Town 1 (McLean 90+1) Rushall Olympic 2 (Letford 50, Rowley 72) Report by Bryan Hale FRUSTRATED boss…


Have your say on new rules over the Rec and Bancroft Gardens

Have your say on new rules over the Rec and Bancroft Gardens

Time is running out for residents to have their say on new rules governing the Recreation Ground and Bancroft Gardens in Stratford, with a consultation…


Southam United without top scorer for Chinnor trip

Southam United without top scorer for Chinnor trip

FOOTBALL WITH opponents Chinnor unable to raise a full team, Southam United were without a match last weekend and will be hoping the Oxfordshire club…


Davis: Town can't afford to be open and expansive

Davis: Town can't afford to be open and expansive

FOOTBALL PAUL DAVIS has urged fans to understand that Stratford Town can’t afford to play open and expansive football because they’re right in the midst…


Team help vulnerable stay safe on the street

Team help vulnerable stay safe on the street

STREET Pastors first arrived in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2011 and have been a continual presence on the town’s streets ever since. While the rest of us…


Taylor on a mission to raise profile of table tennis in Stratford

Taylor on a mission to raise profile of table tennis in Stratford

TABLE TENNIS KEVIN TAYLOR is on a one-man crusade to boost the popularity of table tennis in Stratford, reports Peter Florence . The Stratford-upon-Avon…


Concerns remain over universal credit in the region

Concerns remain over universal credit in the region

More people than ever are now receiving universal credit in the West Midlands, though problems with the rollout of the benefit have been blamed for rocketing…


Hillsborough survivor Alan speaks of his trauma at last

Hillsborough survivor Alan speaks of his trauma at last

THE Hillsborough disaster is something Alan Griffiths from Alcester will never forget because he was one of the hundreds of Liverpool fans trapped in…


Stratford Boat Club gears up for 2020

Stratford Boat Club gears up for 2020

ROWING MORE than 80 Stratford BC members managed to leave their beds last Thursday morning to compete in the club’s annual Boxing Day Scratch Regatta. The…


WIN! A year's supply of Monsoon Estate's coffee

WIN! A year's supply of Monsoon Estate's coffee

Monsoon Estates is well known in the Stratford area for roasting and supplying exquisite coffee to its legions of fans. Here Chris Howard and Anne Parker…


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