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Council to reject limit on taxis

Council to reject limit on taxis

CALLS for a restriction on the number of so-called hackney carriages looks set to be rejected. Warwick District Council's ruling executive is to be told…


Sheila shines again to claim a podium place

Sheila shines again to claim a podium place

STRATFORD AC’s Sheila Lammas was the second woman finisher at the Cleevewold 14, a tough and hilly 14-mile multi-terrain race in Winchcombe. The race…


Race meetings at Stratford and Warwick abandoned as rain continues to cause chaos

Race meetings at Stratford and Warwick abandoned as rain continues to cause chaos

STRATFORD’S meeting on Saturday has become yet another casualty of the recent deluge of rainfall. The wet weather forced the racecourse to make an early…


What’s in store for former hotel?

What’s in store for former hotel?

THE Swan Hotel in Alcester has gone up for sale, prompting calls from Alcester Chamber of Trade for it to be converted into a boutique hotel. The 400-year-old…


Troughton frustrated as Durham MCCU friendly is abandoned

Troughton frustrated as Durham MCCU friendly is abandoned

FIRST-team coach Jim Troughton admits it was “quite frustrating” to see Warwickshire’s three-day friendly with Durham MCCU abandoned as a draw with no…


REVIEW: Macbeth at the RSC

REVIEW: Macbeth at the RSC

Macbeth, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, until 18th September, then Barbican, London until January 2019 IF ever there were a Macbeth for our time, the current…


'It's real', say police as burglary e-fit goes viral

'It's real', say police as burglary e-fit goes viral

POLICE have issued this rather bizarre e-fit of a man they are looking for in connection with a distraction burglary in Stratford-upon-Avon. It is of…


One fine for dog fouling in five years

One fine for dog fouling in five years

Only one fine has been issued for dog fouling in Stratford District in the last five years despite communities continuing to suffer from the actions of…


REVIEW: The Woman in the Moon, Edward's Boys

REVIEW: The Woman in the Moon, Edward's Boys

Anna Pike reviews The Woman in the Moon, Edward’s Boys, King Edward VI School, Saturday, 10th March. The Boys are currently performing the production…


REVIEW: Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company

REVIEW: Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company

Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company, Stratford ArtsHouse, 9th March Stratford Musical Theatre Company had a simple dream: they wanted to…


BBC drama Shakespeare & Hathaway set for second season

BBC drama Shakespeare & Hathaway set for second season

THE BBC daytime drama Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators has been recommissioned for a second series. The RSC is featured in the series,…


Stratford Golf Club welcomes its new captain

Stratford Golf Club welcomes its new captain

STRATFORD-on-Avon Golf Club celebrated the dawn of a new club captain with their annual captain’s drive-in. More than 150 members turned up in support…


Local clubs urged to enter 2018 National Rugby Awards

Local clubs urged to enter 2018 National Rugby Awards

LOCAL rugby clubs in Stratford can now enter the Crabbie’s 2018 National Rugby Awards, which give recognition to clubs at all levels and their members,…


Surprise birthday gift for Bunbury legend

Surprise birthday gift for Bunbury legend

A LEGENDARY cricketing figure, whose charity work has earned more than £17 million, has been given a 72nd birthday present to remember. David English…


Objections force re-think on 150 Hatton homes

Objections force re-think on 150 Hatton homes

THE expansion of the Hatton Park estate is on hold - for now. The plans looked set to get the go-ahead at a meeting last week. But they were withdrawn…


Community centre set for summer re-opening

Community centre set for summer re-opening

A PROJECT to refurbish the Ken Kennett Community Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon is moving forward with the building scheduled to re-open in July. Some…


Crime writer John Connolly hosts Stratford-upon-Avon book signing

Crime writer John Connolly hosts Stratford-upon-Avon book signing

Author John Connolly’s new novel, The Woman in the Woods, sees private detective Charlie Parker solving another mystery. He’s coming to Stratford to do…


Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson headlines Cropredy

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson headlines Cropredy

BEACH Boys’ co-founder Brian Wilson will headline Fairport’s Cropredy Convention music festival this summer. He will perform the legendary 1966 album,…


'All to play for' says leading Brexit expert

'All to play for' says leading Brexit expert

A LEADING Brexit expert has told companies that it is "all to play for" when it comes to getting a good deal for businesses as the UK withdraws from the…


REVIEW: Habeas Corpus at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford

REVIEW: Habeas Corpus at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford

Peter Buckroyd reviews Habeas Corpus VANESSA Corner’s lively production of Alan Bennett’s 1973 play Habeas Corpus is a lot of fun. It’s a mildly satirical…


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