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Plans for Wixford's new village hall revealed

Plans for Wixford's new village hall revealed

WIXFORD Village Hall is 90 years old but beyond economic repair which means ambitious plans for a new hall can now be revealed. The new hall will provide…


Campaigners criticise council for delaying climate measures

Campaigners criticise council for delaying climate measures

Climate change activists have accused Stratford District Council of kicking the can down the road after delaying the approval a range of new measures…


FC Stratford show their resolve in victory over high-flying Millers

FC Stratford show their resolve in victory over high-flying Millers

FOOTBALL Midland League, Division Two FC Stratford 4 (Everard 3, Wilkes 19 pen, Gifford 67, Welsh 87 OG) Feckenham 2 (Eminoglu 48, Garvey 49) Report by…


Saints have some positives to take from blank weekend

Saints have some positives to take from blank weekend

FOOTBALL FOLLOWING two postponements last week, Southam United will be hoping to be back in action on Saturday when they take on Long Crendon Reserves…


Four arrested as drugs are seized in Stratford

Four arrested as drugs are seized in Stratford

Four men from Birmingham were arrested for drug offences following two separate incidents in Stratford over the weekend. Three men were arrested following…


Samaritans help Stratford commuters beat January blues

Samaritans help Stratford commuters beat January blues

Samaritans volunteers turned blue Monday into brew Monday this week by bringing a smile to the faces of commuters at Stratford Station. Blue Monday, which…


Sims leaves Santiago second in the standings despite difficult weekend

Sims leaves Santiago second in the standings despite difficult weekend

MOTORSPORT ALEXANDER SIMS faced a tough weekend in Santiago, Chile, for round three of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship – but still finished Saturday…


Driver admits road rage assault near Stratford

Driver admits road rage assault near Stratford

A MAN has admitted carrying out a road-rage attack on another motorist during a confrontation at a traffic island. Martin Greene had pleaded not guilty…


The Gift premieres at the Belgrade – play tells story of black girl given to Queen Victoria

The Gift premieres at the Belgrade – play tells story of black girl given to Queen Victoria

Comedy-drama The Gift draws inspiration from the real-life story of Sarah Bonetta Davies – a West African girl ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria. Here the play’s…


Henley residents urged to think green

Henley residents urged to think green

HENLEY Climate Action Group is urging people to think about three ideas to help battle climate change including stopping flying. Group organisers John…


A night to savour for sporting heroes across the Stratford district

A night to savour for sporting heroes across the Stratford district

SPORTS AWARDS CHAMPIONS of sport across the district were celebrated in front of a packed crowd at the Stratford Play House last Friday night. More than…


New season preparations well under way at Norton Lindsey

New season preparations well under way at Norton Lindsey

CRICKET NORTON Lindsey & Wolverton have wasted little time in getting their preparations for the 2020 season under way. Three Saturday teams will…


Auctioneer admits causing death by dangerous driving

Auctioneer admits causing death by dangerous driving

A disqualified young motorcyclist died when a livestock auctioneer pulled across the road in front of him to turn into the entrance to a farm field. But…


Weekend fog caused difficult driving conditions

Weekend fog caused difficult driving conditions

FREEZING fog over the weekend made for difficult driving conditions across the district with reduced vision in most places. A fire crew from Alcester…


Weekend football, rugby and hockey results

Weekend football, rugby and hockey results

FOOTBALL Saturday, 18th January BetVictor Southern Premier Central AFC Rushden & Diamonds 4-2 Stratford Town Stratford Alliance, Aquaid Division One AFC…


Council U-turn on £50 pensioner parking permits

Council U-turn on £50 pensioner parking permits

Councillors have backtracked on plans to charge pensioners £50 for parking permits, dropping the proposed fee to £25. The £50 charge was originally included…


Chapel Lane safety concerns prompt council to investigate

Chapel Lane safety concerns prompt council to investigate

Warwickshire County Council are investigating whether Chapel Lane is dangerous to pedestrians, following longstanding concerns from King Edward VI School. Bennet…


Councillor back 'Shut the Door' campaign

Councillor back 'Shut the Door' campaign

Councillors have given their backing to a new campaign encouraging retailers to keep their doors closed during the colder months to help combat climate…


Sweeney's double can't prevent Town slipping to defeat at Diamonds

Sweeney's double can't prevent Town slipping to defeat at Diamonds

FOOTBALL BetVictor Southern Premier Central AFC Rushden & Diamonds 4 (Akubuine 24, Acquaye 30, Dolman 63, Farrell 70) Stratford Town 2 (Sweeney 35…


LIVE: Stratford-on-Avon District Community Sports Awards 2020

LIVE: Stratford-on-Avon District Community Sports Awards 2020

SPORTS AWARDS THE very best of sporting success across the Stratford-on-Avon district will be celebrated tonight, Friday, at the Stratford Play House. Supported…


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