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Tragedy as marathon runner dies

Air and land ambulance called to scene of man in critical condition during Shakespeare Marathon, but sadly nothing can be done to save him

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What a pair of eyeholes!

Police rumble robbers after finding homemade balaclavas and cutout eyeholes.

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XL Bully owner jailed for year after dog attack left man needing surgery

Warwick Crown Court also ordered the XL Bully be destroyed following the attack.

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Concerns as smart meter poles planned across Stratford district for water monitoring

Fears voiced about a scheme to erect 12-metre high telecoms poles throughout the Stratford district.

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The look of Love

The RSC release first peek at production photos for Love’s Labour’s Lost ahead of tonight’s red carpet opening

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Drink-drivers - including Clifford Chambers man - prosecuted and banned from the roads

Eight people were in court after being arrested by Warwickshire Police during an operation to get dangerous drivers off the roads.

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A coma, amputations and a fight for life - Stratford woman’s story of surviving meningitis

Students from King Edward VI School will raise awareness of the symptoms at the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations on Saturday.

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Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces

Parking spaces are failing to keep up with the size of new cars, says a study, which is in turn costing drivers millions in damage claims each year.

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South Warwickshire firm fined £25k after noise caused residents sleepless nights

The Studley company was prosecuted after complaints neighbours couldn’t hear their TV.

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Opinion - We’re not all doomed and need to act, says Stratford Climate Action group

Stephen Norrie fights back against the growing cynicism that humanity is doomed and climate change cannot be stopped.

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Yard opens with surprise cash bonus

Chedham’s Yard, the old blacksmiths and historic workshops in Wellesbourne, gets generous donation as it opens for the season.

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Stratford’s Gateway Project on rocky ground as funding agreement deferred

Stratford District Council this week approved the Gateway Masterplan but doubts have been cast about funding for the scheme.

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Appeal to locate missing teenager

Police appeal for help to find Jack,17, who was reported missing from the Stratford area on Friday.

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‘Grief and pain doesn’t get easier a year on’

Families of Tilly Seccombe and Harry Purcell speak of their unbearable loss a year on from crash that killed three Chipping Campden School teenagers.

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First year for riverside festival

When Pursuits Festival comes to the Rec in May it will be all about Stratford and its people, promises organiser Kate Livingston.

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Labour Party announce Seyi Agboola as Parliamentary candidate for Stratford

His campaign will focus on rebuilding public services, affordable housing and infrastructure.

The Stratford Observer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Visitors flock to see the newborn lambs at Moreton Morrell

Thousands of visitors descended on the college’s Nethermorton Farm for its annual Lambing and Animals Weekend on Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21).

The Stratford Observer

Alcester neighbours win £1million jackpot on the People's Postcode Lottery

Retired teacher Graham Duffill is among seven residents to win a share of the £1million jackpot after B49 6PX landed Postcode Lottery’s weekly Millionaire Street prize on Saturday April 20. Each ticke

The Stratford Observer

Arrest made after Southam pensioner targeted with telephone scam

The incident happened on September 5 last year when the victim – a man in his 70s from – received a call from someone claiming to be from BT.

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Heart attack victim told: ‘ambulance may be hours’

Neighbour’s mercy dash through traffic helps save friend’s life.