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England football legend John Barnes to make guest appearance at Warwick Racecourse

England football legend John Barnes to make guest appearance at Warwick Racecourse

WARWICK Racecourse’s next fixture will feature a chance to hear from an England football legend. John Barnes, best known for his prolific spells with…


Wet weekend for Stratford's rowers

Wet weekend for Stratford's rowers

WITH the Evesham Junior Head cancelled on Saturday, it was left to the masters to represent Stratford Boat Club last weekend. Unlike Evesham, the weather…


Rare Atlas Moth stolen from Stratford Butterfly Farm

Rare Atlas Moth stolen from Stratford Butterfly Farm

ONE of the largest moths in the world has been stolen from Stratford Butterfly Farm. The theft came to light when a woman bragged about stealing an Atlas…


New memorial plaque includes extra names

New memorial plaque includes extra names

BIDFORD’S fallen First World War servicemen have been honoured with the unveiling of the village’s new war memorial plaque. The memorial is inscribed…


Alcester mayor warns of accidents unless school road is gritted

Alcester mayor warns of accidents unless school road is gritted

The mayor of Alcester is urging the county council to grit the road outside two busy schools, warning that the situation is an accident waiting to happen. Cllr…


Try 1 Thing on line at your local library

Try 1 Thing on line at your local library

GET online week’ which aims to show people how the internet can make their lives easier, takes place this week from 15th to 21st October. Events will…


Weekend football round-up

Weekend football round-up

ALCESTER Town moved up to second in Midland League Division Three following a 5-0 victory over Birmingham Tigers at Stratford Road. Callum Burston-Keeley…


Thinking caps on for charity quiz

Thinking caps on for charity quiz

QUIZ whizzes are needed for an event in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charities on Wednesday, (17th October) at the Town Hall. Stratford Mayor Cllr John Bicknell…


Tributes to popular former Council chairman

Tributes to popular former Council chairman

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a popular former chairman of Stratford District Council who died on 3rd October. Stuart Beese, who also served one…


Stratford Town boss Baillie hails 'fantastic' point at King's Lynn

Stratford Town boss Baillie hails 'fantastic' point at King's Lynn

HEAD of football Thomas Baillie was a happy man as Stratford Town claimed a hard-earned point in Saturday's goalless draw at King's Lynn. Town produced…


Lighting the way for centenary commemorations

Lighting the way for centenary commemorations

A STRIKING display of illuminated poppies has been installed outside Stratford Town Hall as part of the town’s early efforts to commemorate the 100th…


Charlie is 'poster boy' for safety campaign

Charlie is 'poster boy' for safety campaign

A YOUNGSTER from Stratford is acting as poster boy for a new campaign urging drivers to watch out for small children in areas such as supermarket car…


Duck race raises £3,500 for Shakespeare Hospice

Duck race raises £3,500 for Shakespeare Hospice

ROTARY’S Shakespeare Duck Race this year raised £3,500 for the Children and Young Person’s Services at the Shakespeare Hospice. The cheque was handed…


Stratford charity honoured with Queen's Award

Stratford charity honoured with Queen's Award

STRATFORD’S Escape Arts received its Queen's Award for Voluntary Services last week at Stratford Town Hall. The award is regarded as the MBE for volunteering…


Stratford Town pick up hard-earned point at King's Lynn

Stratford Town pick up hard-earned point at King's Lynn

STRATFORD Town came away from the Walks Stadium with their first ever point after four league visits as they put in a battling performance in a generally…


Weekend football results

Weekend football results

Southern League Premier Central King’s Lynn Town 0-0 Stratford Town Total Motion Midland League Division One Studley 2-1 Lichfield City Total Motion Midland…


Weekend rugby results

Weekend rugby results

RFU Senior Vase first round Stockwood Park 12-39 Shipston-on-Stour Eccleshall v Alcester - Eccleshall awarded walkover RFU Junior Vase second round Claverdon…


Opposition councillors say air quality area must stay

Opposition councillors say air quality area must stay

Liberal Democrat councillors are urging the district council not to abandon Stratford’s Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), despite average yearly air…


Evans joins elite group of marathon runners

Evans joins elite group of marathon runners

PETE Evans has joined an elite group of runners after completing all six of the World Marathon Majors. The Stratford AC took part in the Chicago Marathon…


Councillors to discuss Brexit motion

Councillors to discuss Brexit motion

Calls for the district council to support a ‘people’s vote’ on the final Brexit deal are set to grow louder next week, with a cross-party group of councillors…


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