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Stratford AC's youngsters making excellent progress

Stratford AC's youngsters making excellent progress

STRATFORD AC’s juniors sealed their third consecutive third-place finish in the final West Midland Young Athletes’ Cross Country meeting of the season…


Awards keep coming for Jack and Sophie

Awards keep coming for Jack and Sophie

RISING stars Jack Sumners and Sophie Evans-Lee added to their growing collection of accolades at the Pride of Stratford awards night last Friday. The…


VIDEO: Quentin Willson backs relief road fight

VIDEO: Quentin Willson backs relief road fight

MOTORING journalist Quentin Willson has spoken out against Stratford-upon-Avon’s hugely controversial South Western Relief Road. He was among 800 people…


Gilmore wins ladies' race at Mad Dash event

Gilmore wins ladies' race at Mad Dash event

ELEVEN Stratford AC members took on the gruelling Mad Dash event in bitterly cold and wet conditions at Moreton Morrell on Saturday. In the 10k race,…


Bears coach dedicates victory to Paul

Bears coach dedicates victory to Paul

WARWICKSHIRE Bears coach Tom Masterson dedicated his team’s National League Division One South victory over Exeter Otters to the much-loved Paul Jackson. Paul,…


Little Compton B&B named best in Europe

Little Compton B&B named best in Europe

A characterful Cotswold bed & breakfast has been named at the best in Europe and the fourth best in the world by TripAdvisor. The Old School Bed &…


Stratford area schools hit the races for Pancake Day

Stratford area schools hit the races for Pancake Day

People across the country observed Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday and pupils at many Stratford area schools took part in the traditional pancake races. The…


Stratford Police Station will not be sold

Stratford Police Station will not be sold

THERE are no plans to close Stratford Police Station - despite the land it stands on being suggested for some redevelopment. The Rother Quarter, as it…


Firefighters use prototype to extinguish chimney fire

Firefighters use prototype to extinguish chimney fire

FIREFIGHTERS based in Wellesbourne have used a prototype piece of equipment to put out a chimney fire. The misting tool has been co-developed by Warwickshire…


Edgbaston marquee a "huge benefit" as Warwickshire opt to stay at home

Edgbaston marquee a "huge benefit" as Warwickshire opt to stay at home

WARWICKSHIRE'S players will spend their first pre-season training session in the specially-erected marquee at Edgbaston on Wednesday, writes Bryan Halford. Sport…


The Pragnell Prize winner for 2018 is. . .

The Pragnell Prize winner for 2018 is. . .

ACTRESS Jane Lapotaire, who suffered a brain haemorrhage almost 20 years ago, has been named as the 29th recipient of the Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday…


"Inappropriate" apartments plan rejected

"Inappropriate" apartments plan rejected

Planners have rejected a plan to build new apartments on the site of a former Stratford pub, describing the building as “poorly designed”. The concept,…


INTERVIEW: Ursula Mohan on sharing a grandmother's memories

INTERVIEW: Ursula Mohan on sharing a grandmother's memories

RSC actor Christopher Saul, who lives in Stratford and is currently in Imperium, has written a one-woman play based on the memories of his grandmother,…


Upset as memorial plaque is stolen

Upset as memorial plaque is stolen

A memorial plaque remembering much-respected Cotswold Warden Rita Turner has been stolen. Rita, who lived in Shipston with her husband Allen, was a warden…


Hartin bags hat-trick as Stratford Town Youth ease past Malvern

Hartin bags hat-trick as Stratford Town Youth ease past Malvern

A HARRY Hartin hat-trick propelled Stratford Town Youth to a 5-1 victory over Malvern Town in the MFYL League Cup at a chilly HD Anywhere Community Stadium…


Athletes encouraged to sign up for sponsorship scheme

Athletes encouraged to sign up for sponsorship scheme

ATHLETES in the Stratford district are being given the opportunity to receive funding as part of a talent development programme. Everyone Active's Sporting…


Winners of Pride of Stratford Awards announced

Winners of Pride of Stratford Awards announced

The winners for this year’s Pride of Stratford District Awards supported by Sitel were announced last weekend with Escape Arts as Educator of the Year…


Stratforward in BID for third term

Stratforward in BID for third term

A CONSULTATION that marks the start of the process in which Stratford town centre businesses will vote on whether or not to keep funding the Business…


Eastern European convenience shop plan submitted

Eastern European convenience shop plan submitted

Plans for a new convenience store specialising in Eastern European foods have been submitted to Stratford District Council. The applicant is seeking to…


Furry fundraising proves fun night out

Furry fundraising proves fun night out

FERRETS were the central attraction at Kineton Primary School which held a fundraising race night with a difference. The races, on Saturday, 3rd February,…


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