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In this week's Herald . . .

In this week's Herald . . .

THE first two of 12 Syrian families are on their way to Stratford-upon-Avon - see this week's front page for the full story of their impending arrival. And…


PICTURE GALLERY: Stratford Town v Slough Town

PICTURE GALLERY: Stratford Town v Slough Town

HERALD photographer Mark Williamson covered Stratford Town’s Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division clash against Slough Town on Tuesday night. Two…


UPDATED Police confirm sighting of missing man in Stratford

UPDATED Police confirm sighting of missing man in Stratford

THERE has been a second sighting of a man who was reported missing earlier this month. Police have said 51-year-old Vincent Talbot, who lives on High…


Home comforts at Skelton’s stables

Home comforts at Skelton’s stables

A NEW staff accommodation block has opened at Dan Skelton Racing in Shelfield Green near Alcester. Industry leaders attended the official opening earlier…


Return to jail for Bidford man who threatened to kill shoppers

Return to jail for Bidford man who threatened to kill shoppers

A MAN who served nine years of an indeterminate prison sentence for robbery before being freed on licence is back behind bars after drunkenly threatening…


Path establishes itself as an award-winner

Path establishes itself as an award-winner

EVERY year Stratford-upon-Avon Ramblers’ Association members are invited to nominate a best kept footpath in the Stratford area. Considering that annually…


Alcester showjumper Skelton wins FEI's best athlete award

Alcester showjumper Skelton wins FEI's best athlete award

ALCESTER’S showjumping Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton won the best athlete prize at the prestigious FEI Awards in Tokyo on Tuesday. Skelton, who…


More historic wall paintings uncovered

More historic wall paintings uncovered

PREVIOUSLY undocumented wall paintings dating back more than 500 years have been uncovered within Stratford-upon-Avon’s Guild Chapel – leading conservators…


Slough hit back with quick-fire double to sink Stratford

Slough hit back with quick-fire double to sink Stratford

TWO goals in the space of three second-half minutes condemned Stratford Town to a 2-1 defeat against Slough Town at the DCS Stadium on Tuesday night. Richard…


Park for free in Stratford town centre

Park for free in Stratford town centre

THE rare treat of a free parking space in Stratford-upon-Avon is the festive gift from the district council. All of the council's town centre car parks,…


Award judges tune in to radio comedy

Award judges tune in to radio comedy

A FORMER student at Stratford-upon-Avon Girls’ Grammar School has won the much coveted Kevin Greening Award at this year’s Student Radio Awards. Faye…


Witness appeal following collision

Witness appeal following collision

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A46 yesterday which left a motorcyclist with serious leg injuries. The collision occurred…


Kwik Fit to expand into old toy shop

Kwik Fit to expand into old toy shop

KWIK Fit has confirmed it has acquired the building next door to its premises in Guild Street, Stratford, as part of an expansion. It will expand into…


Thyme is right to go it alone

Thyme is right to go it alone

A NEW business supplying high-quality frozen meals and smoothies across the UK has been launched in Stratford-on-Avon. Craig Tomkinson, who has ten years’…


PICTURE GALLERY: FC Stratford v Castle Vale Town

PICTURE GALLERY: FC Stratford v Castle Vale Town

STEVE Boyce hit a first-half hat-trick as FC Stratford thrashed Castle Vale Town 5-0 on Saturday. The 18-year-old made it five goals in three games as…


Shakespeare scholar collects Knighthood

Shakespeare scholar collects Knighthood

PROFESSSOR Sir Stanley Wells CBE, honorary president of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, has received his Knighthood from Prince of Wales. The investiture…


Stratford CC's Spencer claims big scalp at Newport

Stratford CC's Spencer claims big scalp at Newport

CYCLO cross and mountain biking have a few things in common, including the excitement of tackling tricky off-road terrain. So when the national mountain…


Environment Agency issues flood warnings as river level rise

Environment Agency issues flood warnings as river level rise

THE Environment Agency has warned that rivers across south Warwickshire are in danger of bursting their banks following two days of heavy rain. The Avon,…


Grandfather wins legal battle over rights to call his land a 'garden'

Grandfather wins legal battle over rights to call his land a 'garden'

A grandfather has won a three-and-a-half year David and Goliath legal battle with his local council for permission to call his lawn and flower beds –…


Crackdown on dog fouling in Wellesbourne

Crackdown on dog fouling in Wellesbourne

Dramatic measures to crack down on dog fouling in Wellesbourne have been discussed by the parish council. Sports clubs are pushing to ban dogs from stepping…


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