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Herald poll: Thumbs down for big wheel

Herald poll: Thumbs down for big wheel

AN online poll has suggested the people of Stratford are not keen on the proposed big wheel. Herald Twitter users voted by 69 per cent to 31 per cent…


Businesses chief 'disappointed' with Osborne's Budget

Businesses chief 'disappointed' with Osborne's Budget

BUSINESS leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire say George Osborne’s budget will be popular with small firms. But Louise Bennett, chief executive of the…


Jimmy Spices closes in Stratford

Jimmy Spices closes in Stratford

A well-known Stratford restaurant has closed its doors with the company behind it expected to enter liquidation later this month. Jimmy Spices on Windsor…


Bell: Warwickshire ready for toughest season yet

Bell: Warwickshire ready for toughest season yet

CAPTAIN Ian Bell is confident that Warwickshire are ready for the challenges of the Specsavers County Championship Division One, which he believes is…


Picture special: Stratford Ladies 2nds v Nuneaton Ladies 2nds

Picture special: Stratford Ladies 2nds v Nuneaton Ladies 2nds

HERALD photographer Mark Williamson covered Stratford 2nds' Warwickshire Women's League Division Two victory over Nuneaton 2nds on Saturday. Stratford…


Town survive second-half onslaught to claim point

Town survive second-half onslaught to claim point

STRATFORD Town survived a second-half Hitchin onslaught to earn a point in a highly-charged 1-1 draw at the DCS on Tuesday night. Hitchin dominated a…


Man threatened people with an axe - police

Man threatened people with an axe - police

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident in which an axe was reportedly wielded in Chipping Campden. It happened on the High Street in the…


Birthplace tavern puts Bard on tap

Birthplace tavern puts Bard on tap

A GLASS will be raised to William Shakespeare at the Swan and Maidenhead Inn — the pub that was once housed in his family home in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. The…


Trampoline arena set to create 70 new jobs

Trampoline arena set to create 70 new jobs

SEVENTY jobs will be created when a trampoline arena opens in Warwick later this year. Jump In in Hermes Close on Tachbrook Park is the company’s second…


Trio saddle up in support of former teammate Matt

Trio saddle up in support of former teammate Matt

FRIENDS who met at a local football club are cycling 400 miles across four countries for an ex-teammate who has cancer. Sam Canty, Joe Weston and Matt…


Shakespeare Week launched by Floella Benjamin

Shakespeare Week launched by Floella Benjamin

THE third annual Shakespeare Week was launched in a live digital broadcast by children’s television presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin, at the Shakespeare…


Weekend football round-up

Weekend football round-up

FC STRATFORD revived their Midland League Division Three title hopes with victory over Boldmere Sports & Social Falcons at the DCS on Saturday. Martin…


Local winners at this year's Crufts

Local winners at this year's Crufts

THERE were several top class local entries in this year’s Crufts including Fabien Chidonna At Efterpi a long coat Chihuahua owned by Mrs Sharon Baker…


REVIEW: Don Quixote at RSC

REVIEW: Don Quixote at RSC

“STRATFORD, it’s not all about Shakespeare”, is the often-trumpeted mantra beloved by many locals bored of the Bard — especially in this much-hyped 400th…


Adams bemoans missed chances at Weymouth

Adams bemoans missed chances at Weymouth

STRATFORD Town manager Carl Adams believes his side were punished for failing to convert their chances against Weymouth on Saturday. Ben Thomson struck…


Restoration uncovers 600-year-old painting

Restoration uncovers 600-year-old painting

AN astonishing 15th century painting has been uncovered by conservationists working to restore Stratford-upon-Avon’s historic Guildhall. The discovery…


Jackie magazine becomes a musical

Jackie magazine becomes a musical

INSPIRED by the iconic 1970s girls’ magazine, Jackie The Musical runs at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry from this week. It tells the story of a 50-something…


Moore glory for Jamie at Warwick

Moore glory for Jamie at Warwick

JAMIE Moore is fast becoming the jockey to follow at Warwick, as he landed a winner for the third meeting running when Incentivise scored at last Sunday’s…


Weymouth hit back to sink Town

Weymouth hit back to sink Town

BEN Thomson struck twice as Weymouth came from behind to beat Stratford Town 2-1 at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday. Town made a lively start and went…


Daniel’s name is on the buses

Daniel’s name is on the buses

A TEENAGER with autism had an open top City Sightseeing bus named after him, to recognise the more than 70 tours around Stratford-upon-Avon and Wilmcote…


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