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VIDEO: Dramatic footage released on Welford robbery

VIDEO: Dramatic footage released on Welford robbery

A SHOPKEEPER was injured when he confronted three armed men as they robbed the Maypole Stores in Welford-on-Avon Monday night. The trio were all wearing…


Stephens offered chance to train with Coventry City

Stephens offered chance to train with Coventry City

BEN Stephens has been offered the chance to train with Coventry City later this week. Stephens’ electric form this season has alerted a number of clubs,…


Stratford schools unveil plan to form academy trust

Stratford schools unveil plan to form academy trust

A NEW era could be set set to dawn at four Stratford schools after they revealed plans today to form their own multi-academy trust. Stratford School,…


Madness to play Ragley Hall gig

Madness to play Ragley Hall gig

SKA legends Madness will play at Ragley Hall this summer. The open-air gig on Friday, 13th July, is part of a four-date tour of UK stately homes. Suggs…


Council left red faced by parking ticket error

Council left red faced by parking ticket error

Warwickshire County Council have owned up to an embarrassing computer glitch which saw a Stratford resident issued with repeated demands to pay a parking…


Jobs saved at Lighthorne ice cream company

Jobs saved at Lighthorne ice cream company

A Lighthorne ice cream firm has been bought out of administration, saving 38 jobs. Joe Delucci’s Gelato has been purchased by a group of investors headed…


Major trade survey shows that some business is booming

Major trade survey shows that some business is booming

BUSINESSES are starting the new year in buoyant mood, according to a major survey. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce conducted its final…


Murphy to chart direct Cheltenham Festival route with Hunters Call

Murphy to chart direct Cheltenham Festival route with Hunters Call

GRADE Three-winning hurdler Hunters Call will head straight to the Cheltenham Festival. The eight-year-old provided Wilmcote trainer Olly Murphy with…


Hundreds still using mobile phones behind the wheel

Hundreds still using mobile phones behind the wheel

A WEEK-LONG campaign takes place from today, Monday, to target motorists who continue to use their handheld mobile phone at the wheel. Warwickshire Police…


Political banner stunt in Stratford

Political banner stunt in Stratford

The mystery surrounding a strange banner which appeared in the skies above Stratford earlier this month has been solved. The banner, which said 'Labour…


Shot in the arm for quarry campaigners

Shot in the arm for quarry campaigners

TWO villages that are faced with plans for huge quarries on their doorsteps have been given a boost after Warwickshire’s proposed minerals strategy was…


Elderly resident wakes to find two burglars in bedroom

Elderly resident wakes to find two burglars in bedroom

AN Alcester resident, aged in their 90s, woke to find two men in their bedroom in what police have described as a burglary. The men were at a residence…


Nadhim Zahawi now leaves family firm role

Nadhim Zahawi now leaves family firm role

STRATFORD-on-Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi has unwound his business interests after being made Education Minister in the recent reshuffle. Having pledged to give…


£6million restoration campaign backed by ex-minister

£6million restoration campaign backed by ex-minister

EDWINA Currie has made a surprise visit to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s cos- tume department. The former Conservative politician was in town last week…


Councils signs up to help households out of fuel poverty

Councils signs up to help households out of fuel poverty

A SCHEME that aims to help more households on a low income out of fuel poverty has been backed by Stratford District Council and Warwick District Council. It…


Town's game with Hitchin postponed due to waterlogged pitch

Town's game with Hitchin postponed due to waterlogged pitch

STRATFORD Town's Evo-Stik League South Premier clash with Hitchin Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The teams were due to meet in a…


A special night to hail Stratford district's finest

A special night to hail Stratford district's finest

THE cream of local sporting talent attended the 16th annual Stratford-on-Avon District Sports Awards at the Stratford ArtsHouse on Friday. More than 250…


Hunt and Weatherhead taste success in Winter League match

Hunt and Weatherhead taste success in Winter League match

TONY Hunt and Brett Weatherhead both came out on top last Sunday’s Winter League match, hosted by Shipston AC and ADDAC. This was the first round of four…


Aston Martin sales accelerate

Aston Martin sales accelerate

ASTON Martin sold 5,117 of its luxury sports cars in 2017 — a nine-year high. The company, which has its headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, said demand…


Family 'log on' to witness historic same-sex marriage

Family 'log on' to witness historic same-sex marriage

A STRATFORD woman who now lives in Australia has made history by becoming one of the very first people in a same-sex couple to legally marry under new…


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