NEWS

Stratford MP welcomes Theresa May's big lead in Tory leadership contest

STRATFORD MP Nadhim Zahawi today (Wednesday) welcomed Home Secretary Theresa May’s big lead following the first round of voting in the Conservative leadership…

Alcester man remanded in custody for psychiatric report after attempted murder charge

AN Alcester man facing two charges of attempted murder after a fire at a Cradley Heath house in the West Midlands has been further remanded in custody…

Recycling rewards scheme launched

A scheme that rewards residents for recycling is being launched in Warwickshire. The scheme, called 'I'm in to Win' will give residents the chance to…

VIDEO: Smith proud as Stratford shine at Henley Royal Regatta

STRATFORD Boat Club are celebrating after reaching a quarter-final at this year’s prestigious Henley Royal Regatta. The club’s senior men’s coxed four…

Police advice to beat fraudsters

Warwickshire Police are raising awareness of identity crime as part of scam awareness month with the message 'there's only one you; keep it that way'. Obtaining…

New head of Stratforward appointed

One of the region’s top business experts has been chosen as the new head of Stratforward, tasked with boosting the town’s economic development. Joseph…

Warwickshire confirm Chopra exit

VARUN Chopra will leave Warwickshire at the end of the season when his current contract expires. The 29-year-old stepped down as captain earlier this…

UPDATE: Woman treated for serious head injury on Evesham Road

A woman in her 70s has suffered a serious head injury following a fall on the forecourt of a Stratford garage this afternoon. The incident occurred at…

Thousands in town for Stratford's River Festival

SIXTY thousand people were said to have been in Stratford-upon-Avon at the weekend for the eighth year of the hugely-popular River Festival. As well as…

Patel bags ten wickets as Warwickshire hit the summit

WARWICKSHIRE cruised to a comfortable victory in the Specsavers County Championship as Surrey continued to struggle on their return to the top flight. The…

Shakespeare has a key role to play in educational stage of life

SHAKESPEARE has a vital role in education says the RSC in light of the House of Commons debates on Ebacc and figures show a continued decline in take…

Former mayor calls for demolition of BHS building

A former Stratford mayor has submitted a planning application to demolish the BHS building on Bridge Street when it closes, saying the structure is an…

REVIEW: Marriage of Figaro at Longborough

Preston Witts reviews Le Nozze di Figaro, Longborough Festival Opera, Sunday, 26th June SINCE the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is one…

Some schools closed for strike action

FOURTEEN schools in Warwickshire will be closed or partially today, Tuesday 5th July, for the National Union of Teachers (NUT) strike. Members of the…

Weekend cricket results

Birmingham & District Premier League, Division Two Stratford 80-9 (20pts) beat C&R Hawks 79 all out (4pts) by one wicket Second XI South Aston…

Work on new Bell Court cinema underway

Construction work on a state-of-the-art multiscreen cinema at Stratford’s new Bell Court development has begun. The steel frames that will form the structure…

Destination England for new chairman

SHAKESPEARE’S England, the destination management organisation for Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and surrounding area, has…

Collapsed firm was working on new £22m hospital

SOUTH Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust are working to minimise any delays in constructing the new Stratford-upon-Avon Hospital after one of the project’s…

Brown and Witts inspire Stratford to narrow victory

MIKE Brown and Adrian Witts claimed five wickets apiece as Stratford secured a one-wicket victory over C&R Hawks at Swans Nest Lane on Saturday. Hawks…

Alcester slimmer sheds almost six stone

A determined Alcester man has been named the town’s slimmer of the year after shedding an incredible 5st 11lbs in 33 weeks. Thomas Dudley, 29, joined…