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In this week's Herald. . .

In this week's Herald. . .

IT'S a bumper edition of the Herald this week – packed with news, features and even a special 14-page picture supplement celebrating that milestone of…


New gritting fleet ready for winter says council

New gritting fleet ready for winter says council

NEW gritters will be out in force soon, after the county council boosted its winter fleet by 14. The old vehicles were between 15 and 22 years old and…


Stratford set for road closures ahead of Mop Fair

Stratford set for road closures ahead of Mop Fair

A series of road closures are due to come into effect tomorrow morning as the traditional Stratford Mop Fair returns. To accommodate the Mop Fair Greenhill…


Bexson bags bronze at Barcelona Ironman

Bexson bags bronze at Barcelona Ironman

THE indefatigable Emma Bexson finished a tremendous third in her age category at the Barcelona Ironman on Sunday. Comprising a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle…


Town Trust names new chief

Town Trust names new chief

A NEW face is about to take the helm at Stratford Town Trust, which has appointed Sara Aspley as its chief executive. The charity’s former chief Justin…


Saranne's spooky costume hits the stores nationwide

Saranne's spooky costume hits the stores nationwide

A SCHOOLGIRL from Warwick has won a nationwide costume design competition for Halloween that will be sold across the UK. Saranne Black, 8, will see her…


Resounding 'yes' to another term for Stratforward

Resounding 'yes' to another term for Stratforward

STRATFORD businesses have voted overwhelmingly to keep Stratforward Business Improvement District (BID) for another five years. A total of 172 votes were…


Airfield businesses are granted permission to appeal

Airfield businesses are granted permission to appeal

The battle to retain Wellesbourne Airfield took another dramatic turn last week after a judge ruled that tenants on the site could appeal against a court…


Stratford architect set to star on the small screen

Stratford architect set to star on the small screen

A Stratford architect is set to star in the new series of a popular ITV series launching tonight. George Bradley will feature on the new series of Alan…


Stratford Town confirm new managerial line-up

Stratford Town confirm new managerial line-up

STRATFORD Town have confirmed their new managerial line-up, with Thomas Baillie taking charge of all first-team matters at the Arden Garages Stadium. Former…


Police chief warns of 'significant implications' after split in force alliance

Police chief warns of 'significant implications' after split in force alliance

WARWICKSHIRE'S Police chief has spoken of his 'huge disappointment' today, following shock moves by West Mercia Police to break their alliance with the…


Hair-raising night in store for Sarah-Jane

Hair-raising night in store for Sarah-Jane

WHEN Sarah-Jane Skarratt goes to a charity ball on Saturday, 20th October she will arrive in a ball gown with a full head of hair, but by the time she…


Richard Johnson extends lead with Stratford double

Richard Johnson extends lead with Stratford double

CHAMPION jockey Richard Johnson was the man in form at Stratford on Monday, as a first and last race double took him to 96 winners for the season and…


Oliver in top gear with national win

Oliver in top gear with national win

A 16-YEAR-OLD from Alcester has claimed first place in a national driving competition for 10- to 17-year-olds. Oliver Smith, who is a pupil at Alcester…


Police renew appeal following fatal Warwick collision

Police renew appeal following fatal Warwick collision

Officers investigating a serious collision in Warwick are continuing to appeal for witnesses or information. Police were called shortly before 12.20pm…


Headteachers speak out over school funding

Headteachers speak out over school funding

Headteachers across the district are calling for urgent improvements to school funding amid concerns that children are being let down and standards may…


Fascinating story of 16th-century document

Fascinating story of 16th-century document

A fascinating talk entitled Elizabeth I: Her Privy Council, the Earl of Essex and Ireland takes place at the Shakespeare Centre this Wednesday at 5pm. The…


Orbit chiefs face action group in second meeting

Orbit chiefs face action group in second meeting

ORGANISERS of a second meeting between Orbit tenants and the housing group say the meeting “went well but there was some tension in the room.” Held at…


Hear tales of cyclist and writer Julian Sayarer

Hear tales of cyclist and writer Julian Sayarer

This Thursday (11 th October) the Traditional Cycle Shop and Stratford Cycle Forum present an evening with award-winning author and journalist Julian…


Weekend football round-up

Weekend football round-up

CENTRAL Ajax progressed into the semi-finals of the Challenge Vase with a 3-2 victory over Coventry Plumbing at Ajax Park on Saturday. Tom Coles' side…


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