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Woeful conditions fail to stop Do3 athletes

LAST weekend’s inclement weather didn’t put a stop to athletes from Warwickshire triathlon squad Do3 claiming podium places and qualifying for Ironman…

Residents protest against playing field houses

Angry residents opposed to new houses being built on the Manor Road KES sports pitches are leading a fierce campaign calling for the proposal to be dropped. The…

Police target drivers using mobile phones

THIRTEEN motorists were handed traffic offence reports after they were found using their mobile phone behind the wheel of their vehicles on Friday 21st…

UPDATE: Three arrested following Stratford drugs raid

More than 30 police officers were involved in a targeted drugs raid in Stratford this morning. The intelligence-led operation, which focussed on a property…

Charity cyclist in bath tub vows to ride on despite lorry collision

CANCER charity fund raiser Stuart Kettell from Warwick has vowed to complete his John O’Groats to Lands End cycle ride in a bath tub despite being hit…

Princess Royal officially opens new Stratford Hospital

STRATFORD'S new £30million hospital has been given the Royal thumbs up this week as the Princess Royal officially opened the facility. During the visit…

Richard Johnson celebrates 3,500th winner in Britain and Ireland at Warwick

CHAMPION jockey Richard Johnson was the man of the moment at Warwick’s new season opener on Tuesday, landing his 3,500 th winner in Great Britain and…

New planning statement for council

A NEW statement about how the district council will engage the community in planning decisions is to be drawn up. The Statement of Community Involvement…

Knife amnesty gets dangerous weapons of the street

44 potentially dangerous knives have been taken off Stratford’s streets following a police knife amnesty. The knives, along with six forks, were all placed…

Important business vote for Stratford district looms

STRATFORD-upon-Avon businesses have less than 48 hours to cast their vote in the ballot that will determine whether the town’s Business Improvement District…

Residents hold second meeting with Orbit

A SECOND meeting between Orbit Tenants’ Action Group and representatives from Orbit Housing took place at Sheldon Bosley Hub (aka the Norgren) Pittway…

Playhouse hosts peace torch

A UNIQUE global torch relay promoting world peace visited Stratford Playhouse earlier this month as part of its route through the UK this autumn. The…

Henderson looks set for a double in Warwick opener

WARWICK Racecourse's new season gets underway on Tuesday, when the course hosts The Smarkets Racing UK Grand Season Opener, the first of 18 meetings stretching…

Further delays over Birmingham Road improvements

DESIGNERS are still working on plans to improve Birmingham Road more than a year after £2.7million of funding was secured for the scheme. It has been…

Campaigners urge council to back 'peoples vote' on Brexit deal

Pressure is being piled on Stratford District Council to support a ‘peoples vote’ on any final Brexit deal, as campaigners warn that the impact of leaving…

Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision - Warwick

WARWICKSHIRE Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Warwick on Saturday night, 22nd September. At approximately 7pm, a collision…

Generator switch-off could have affected patients

Police are investigating how a generator in the grounds of Shipston’s Ellen Badger Hospital was intentionally turned off overnight earlier this month. The…

Weekend football round-up

MATT Seeley and Richard Briggs made a winning start as joint managers of Alcester Town as they secured a 2-1 victory over Leamington Hibernian on Saturday. New…

Urgent electoral registration reminder issued

RESIDENTS in Stratford-on-Avon District are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes to get their name registered…

Excitement building ahead of new season at Warwick Racecourse