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Father-of-two tech boss Neil Muller died after stabbing incident in Claverdon

The man who died in Claverdon on Sunday has been named as Neil Muller, the CEO of a tech company, and manager of Claverdon Football Club.

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Squall in the stalls over noisy baby

There was much debate this week whether babies should be allowed in the theatre.

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Stratford jewellers Pragnell add sparkle to royal wedding

There was a Stratford connection that made the royal wedding sparkle last weekend

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Voneus launches push to expand coverage across South Warwickshire

Voneus has built its network across South Warwickshire, as well as further out towards Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding Oxfordshire villages.

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Strike at Warwickshire school partly suspended

A strike at a Warwick school has been partly suspended after the National Education Union (NEU) said it had secured concessions from the employer.

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Strong start to Great Big Green Week 2026 in Stratford district

Great Big Green Week 2026 has already brought together residents to promote sustainability, nature and climate action

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World record set as Charlie lays more than 1,000 bricks in an hour

British bricklayer Charlie Collison has officially achieved the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Most Bricks Laid in One Hour’.

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Row over library books heats up

Warwickshire Pride issues robust response to George Finch’s statement regarding policing of LGBTQ+ books at the county’s libraries.

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26-year-old charged with assault following far-right protest in Warwick

A man from Merseyside has been charged with assault by beating following incidents at a protest in Warwick earlier this year.

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Former Alcester restaurant building could be turned into new pub

A new pub is planned in Alcester in a building which was once a restaurant.

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Fears for Moreton-in-Marsh infrastructure as plans for 195 new homes allowed

There are concerns a market town will not be able to cope with extra housing as controversial plans for 195 homes have been given the go-ahead.

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Heroes thanked for brave life-saving rescue

Currys delivery duo commended for saving the lives mum and her two young children after car crashed upside down into water near Nuneaton.

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Warwickshire rogue builder admits fraud offences over work on couple’s home

Builder lied about the state of the property and then carried out work that was overpriced, poor quality and, in some cases, completely unnecessary.

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Suffering from Spare Human Syndrome? The science that shows why you’re in the doghouse

The five telltale signs that show why you aren’t even top dog in your own home.

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Pride flag will be back flying at Warwickshire County Council despite policy change

The Pride flag will fly from a Warwickshire County Council building for the rest of the month as the long-running saga took another twist.

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Does this Stratford distillery now make the best rum in the world?

Shakespeare Distillery is celebrating its biggest international success to date

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Stratford fashion student who’s turning orange peel and coffee grounds into clothes

A fashion student at Stratford College is taking sustainable design to the next level by creating biomaterials from food waste.

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Councillors unite in bid to halt county council axing equalities service funding

Councillors from different parties are uniting to halt – or slow down – plans to axe Warwickshire County Council’s funding of an equalities service.

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Young Bidford mum was married within a week after shock cancer diagnosis

A mother of three whose cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed is urging other women to listen to their instincts.

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Warwickshire school that challenges pupils to be 'the best they can be' named top in Midlands

King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the Midlands' best state school and 12th in the UK by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026