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Bailey and Malik prove too strong for Pershore

Bailey and Malik prove too strong for Pershore

THE Wildmoor Tennis League moved into week four with Stratford A two points clear at the top of the Premier Division. Stratford A won 3-1 at Pershore…


Two local men were Dam Busters 75 years ago today

Two local men were Dam Busters 75 years ago today

SEVENTY-five years ago today two local men took part in the 1943 Dam Busters raid in Germany. Squadron commander Dinghy Young based at Wellesbourne and…


Shock leadership change at Stratford District Council

Shock leadership change at Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council has a new man at the top following Chirs Saint's resignation from the role last week. Cllr Chris Saint — the leader of the…


Bears make history as they are crowned champions

Bears make history as they are crowned champions

WARWICKSHIRE Bears were crowned National League First Division South champions after winning their final game of the season on Sunday. The Bears comfortably…


Warwickshire Police reveal increase in knife crime

Warwickshire Police reveal increase in knife crime

KNIFE crime has risen notably over the past year, Warwickshire Police have revealed. The rise of 15 per cent — from 206 offences in 2016 to 237 in 2017…


REVIEW: Leamington Music Festival

REVIEW: Leamington Music Festival

Clive Peacock reviews LEAMINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL, BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, 4th to 8th May Record attendances, record temperatures plus another imaginative…


Royal wedding adventure for two Shipston women goes global

Royal wedding adventure for two Shipston women goes global

THE Royal Wedding adventure just gets better and better for two Shipston women who appeared on ITV’s Lorraine show on Tuesday which was then followed…


Patel wants four-day confidence to translate into white-ball cricket

Patel wants four-day confidence to translate into white-ball cricket

CAPTAIN Jeetan Patel admits that he "couldn't have asked for much more" from Warwickshire's players in the opening month of the season. Warwickshire turn…


MURDER TRIAL LATEST: Accused sent text message saying: “I’ve just murdered Trish in a rage"

MURDER TRIAL LATEST: Accused sent text message saying: “I’ve just murdered Trish in a rage"

A JURY has been handed the dented and bloodstained saucepan with which airline pilot Andrew McIntosh smashed his estranged wife to her head and face in…


Norton Lindsey car show proves a hit

Norton Lindsey car show proves a hit

A host of classic cars gathered at the New Inn in Norton Lindsey earlier this month as Warwickshire’s first community pub celebrated the motorcar. Around…


Tributes paid to former Villa player killed in crash

Tributes paid to former Villa player killed in crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to football player Jlloyd Samuel - who lived near Loxley in Stratford-upon-Avon while playing for Aston Villa - following his…


Police appeal following Stratford hit and run collision

Police appeal following Stratford hit and run collision

Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses or information following a hit and run collision in Stratford last week. At 9.30pm on Sunday 6 May, a…


Hundreds turn out for Kineton Farmers Market

Hundreds turn out for Kineton Farmers Market

MORE than 400 people flocked to Kineton Farmer’s Market over the weekend. The event is held from 10am-12pm on the second Saturday of March, May, July…


Stratford Town Youth shatter Glassboys to claim cup glory

Stratford Town Youth shatter Glassboys to claim cup glory

BEN Couki’s bullet header in the 33rd minute propelled Stratford Town Youth to their second MFYL League Cup success in three seasons as they put in a…


Stratford appoint Tom Greevy as director of rugby

Stratford appoint Tom Greevy as director of rugby

STRATFORD have appointed former Leamington head coach Tom Greevy as their new director of rugby. Greevy replaces Tom Rance, who stepped down from the…


Weight limit plans for Clopton Bridge shelved

Weight limit plans for Clopton Bridge shelved

Plans to introduce a weight limit on Clopton Bridge as part of Stratford’s Transport Strategy have been shelved after the Eastern Relief Road ERR was…


KNIGHTCOTE MURDER: Husband beat his estranged wife to death with saucepan

KNIGHTCOTE MURDER: Husband beat his estranged wife to death with saucepan

AN airline pilot smashed his estranged wife with a saucepan, then punched, kicked and stamped her to death in a rage because she refused to drop the asking…


Wellesbourne's only bank to close

Wellesbourne's only bank to close

Wellesbourne’s only bank is to close its doors later this summer amid dismay from local residents. The Barclays branch on Kineton Road will shut on 24…


Police appeal launched after suspicious house fire

Police appeal launched after suspicious house fire

POLICE have launched an appeal for information following a suspicious fire at an Alcester home over the weekend. The fire, which started around 8pm on…


Take the two-mile trail to learn the riverside story

Take the two-mile trail to learn the riverside story

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Historic Buildings Trust launched a new Riverside Heritage Trail last Thursday — made possible by money raised by National Lottery…


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