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Plastic pollution over Stratford

Plastic pollution over Stratford

CONCERNED Stratford resident Lyn Walter took this photo of a large sheet of plastic flying over Stratford Racecourse yesterday, Thursday, afternoon. Lyn…


Chorus of disapproval over new buskers' code

Chorus of disapproval over new buskers' code

MUSICIANS have hit back over Stratford-upon-Avon’s new busking policy — saying it is too heavy-handed and makes a scapegoat out of performers in the town. Download…


Anti-relief road campaigners to hold key meeting

Anti-relief road campaigners to hold key meeting

THE annual meeting of the group that has fighting plans for the South Western Relief Road takes place tonight, Thursday. Members of Stratford Residents'…


Two taken to hospital after crash near Tredington

Two taken to hospital after crash near Tredington

A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital following a two-car crash near Tredington earlier on Thursday. It happened on Shipston Road, south of the village,…


UPDATE / VIDEO: Police report alleged sexual assault on the scene of Birmingham Road incident

UPDATE / VIDEO: Police report alleged sexual assault on the scene of Birmingham Road incident

POLICE have cordoned off an area of land near Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, close to the Maybird Centre as part of an investigation launched after…


In this week's Herald. . .

In this week's Herald. . .

THERE has been a chorus of disapproval on both sides of the issue of buskers in Stratford-upon-Avon - with the performers themselves angry over measures…


Drinkers flock to Stratford Beer Festival

Drinkers flock to Stratford Beer Festival

Ale, football and sunshine, Stratford Beer festival had it all earlier this month, pulling in around 1,000 visitors. The festival, organised by the Shakespeare…


Police appeal in Warwick aggravated burglary

Police appeal in Warwick aggravated burglary

POLICE are appealing for information after three men threatened the occupants of a house before stealing their car and cash last weekend. At around 12.30am…


Byng and Sumners claim medals at English Schools' Championships

Byng and Sumners claim medals at English Schools' Championships

STRATFORD AC stars Lewis Byng and Jack Sumners both claimed medals at the prestigious English Schools’ Championships last weekend. The event is the fourth…


“Wish you were here” postcard from Titanic fails to attract bidders

“Wish you were here” postcard from Titanic fails to attract bidders

A POSTCARD written on board the doomed liner Titanic which had a reserve of £20,000 failed to sell at auction today, Wednesday. Auctioneers Warwick and…


Unveiling town's 'visionary Canal Quarter scheme'

Unveiling town's 'visionary Canal Quarter scheme'

THE first detailed images of Stratford’s new Canal Quarter development have been unveiled at a special exhibition inviting the public’s views. A steady…


Stratford crowned Wildmoor League champions for 16th year in a row

Stratford crowned Wildmoor League champions for 16th year in a row

STRATFORD-on-Avon clinched their 16th consecutive Wildmoor Summer Tennis League title with a week to spare following a 3-1 victory over Ardencote Manor. The…


Ballet school performs Alice's Adventures

Ballet school performs Alice's Adventures

On 21st and 22nd July, one of Warwickshire and Birmingham's most well established Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Schools (60 years old next year) will…


Covert technology catches Warwick nursing home thief

Covert technology catches Warwick nursing home thief

State-of-the-art forensic technology has been used to snare a woman stealing from the elderly residents of a Warwick nursing home.   Last month…


Man jailed for string of Stratford burglaries

Man jailed for string of Stratford burglaries

A BURGLAR has been jailed for a spate of Stratford break-ins after he failed to stop for police. Jason Hatton struck four times at addresses in the…


Town Trust to put house back on market

Town Trust to put house back on market

A Town Trust-owned property which has provoked disputes with residents of Benson Road is set to be put on the market again, following the collapse of…


Ride to remember Conrad

Ride to remember Conrad

A MOTORCYCLE ride in memory of fallen Claverdon paratrooper Conrad Lewis will take place this Saturday. The ride starts at Ragley Hall, near Alcester,…


Power cut forces Tesco to clear shelves of refrigerated food

Power cut forces Tesco to clear shelves of refrigerated food

THREE refrigerated aisles of meat and poultry food had to be disposed of by Tesco staff after a power cut hit the Stratford-upon-Avon Maybird store today,…


New top civil servant is appointed

New top civil servant is appointed

STRATFORD-ON-AVON District Council has named its new executive director. Isabel Edgar Briançon will take over as head of the council's paid service in…


Unemployment down for second month

Unemployment down for second month

UNEMPLOYMENT has fallen in Stratford-on-Avon for a second month running after a steady increase over the last three years. The claimant count fell to…


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