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Fun for all at Stratford Mop… apart from ‘unhappy’ teens who had their booze confiscated
Thousands of people flocked to the Mop in Stratford at the weekend to enjoy the rides, the bright lights and the games.
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Guide Dogs charity welcomes 13 new puppies in largest litter since 2022
The Guide Dogs charity has welcomed 13 puppies – its largest litter in three years
Driver suspected of stealing cannabis plants fled after crash near Wellesbourne
A van driver - suspected of stealing cannabis plants - fled into the night after being forced to a stop by police near Wellesbourne.
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Councillor quit Stratford District Council after increased duties with armed forces
A district councillor has cited his increased duties as an armed forces reserve as the reason he resigned from office this week.
Alcester Court Leet’s new high bailiff is keen to get the town connected
There is a new high bailiff in Alcester, and in Sharon Constable the town has someone who is keen to make an impact
Browns Food Stores has grand opening at Alcester services
A family-owned business has officially opened its new store in Alcester
By-elections in Quinton and Salford Priors as two councillors quit Stratford District Council
Two by-elections are to be held for Stratford District Council seats after the resignation of a Conservative and a Liberal Democrat councillor.
Warwickshire County Council back single unitary authority for county
Warwickshire County Council has overwhelmingly supported the idea of a single unitary authority rather than two new councils for north and south
Padel court plans submitted for Stratford’s Bannatyne Health Club
Plans have been submitted by Bannatyne Health Club in Stratford for two ‘competition-standard’ padel courts
The three key decisions in 'historic day' for future of Warwickshire council services
Warwickshire County Council hosted an extraordinary meeting
New stats show population growth and increased cost of rent in Stratford District
The district’s population has grown by almost 20 per cent in a decade – the eighth largest increase of any local authority in England and Wales
Green light for new sports pitches in Shipston
New facilities in Shipston will create opportunities for sports, fitness and fun say the successful planning applicants
Inside the Fred Winter Centre and meeting the people who know it as a safe place
Army veteran Jamie Rogers spent four years in the parachute regiment and completed tours of Afghanistan and the Falklands
Police warning following reports of young people climbing on roofs in Stratford
Police have issued a warning following reports of young people climbing and jumping on the roofs of buildings in Stratford
New trading card and collectibles shop opens its doors in Shipston
A new trading cards and collectibles shop has opened its doors in Shipston
From failing to fantastic – Our Lady’s gets ‘outstanding’ rating
For a number of years, Ofsted inspectors found Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School in Alcester was not reaching the required standards
Warwick Hospital boasts new main entrance
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has celebrated a major milestone in the hospital's redevelopment.
More Out of Work as UK Unemployment Rises to Pandemic Levels
Britain’s unemployment rate has surged to its highest level since the pandemic, fuelling anxiety about the strength of the economy ahead of next month’s Budget.
Reason why Shipston’s new hospital has been surrounded by scaffolding
Scaffolding appeared around the Ellen Badger causing a ripple of curiosity as residents speculated what could be up with the recently opened building.
Plans refused for a sports pitch and car park at Wellesbourne Primary School
Stratford District Council's planning committee threw out plans for an 82 space car park and sports facility on land adjacent to the junior school.