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Remembering community stalwart and motor industry figure

John Bacchus, of Wootton Wawen, who has died at the age of 89, spent a lifetime in the British motor industry.

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Shottery fields (not) forever?

Developers are hoping it will be third time lucky in their bid to build homes on a green field have run into a torrent of objections.

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Inside the world of the 'Wolf of Warwick' - Midlands' TikTok star in suits

Maxwell McCracken, 25, has become one of the West Midlands' most popular social media stars thanks to his daily vintage suit 'outfit of the day' posts and viral Tesco meal deal reviews on TikTok

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Game of postponements

The RSC made the highly unusual decision to cancel the opening of Game of Thrones: The Mad King tonight just hours before curtain up tonight

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Stratford couple Roy and Gina Lodge celebrate 60 years of marriage

Diamond couple Roy and Gina Lodge have proved to be a precious presence in the community

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‘From my perspective Bidford is the poster child for everything that’s wrong with this plan’

Around 200 people crammed into the Crawford Memorial Hall for a public meeting

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A46 closed after early-hours crash in Warwickshire as police issue warning

Drivers are being urged to find an alternative route after a crash near Bishopton, Warwickshire

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Coventry's rough sleepers as new Prime Minister pledges to end 'stain on conscience of nation'

Two of Coventry's MPs have welcomed the new PM's pledge to end rough sleeping - but figures show the huge scale of the task

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Country pursuits at The Game Fair

One of the UK’s biggest celebrations of the countryside continues at Ragley Hall over the weekend

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From Mexico to New Jersey: Joe’s mega World Cup cycle

Joe Dick, 24, started his 5,000km journey outside the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11th June

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Community invited to enjoy a free afternoon of fun at Clopton Family Fun Day

Laughter, games and community spirit were in abundance at Hodgson's Green for the Clopton Family Fun Day

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SBT awarded £29,000 towards Hall’s Croft conservation

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has been awarded a £29,000 grant from the Pilgrim Trust to support conservation work at Hall’s Croft

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Takeaways, trains and TV soaps: Will you get top marks in our weekend quiz?

Kickstart your brain with the 13 questions in our general knowledge quiz.

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Ageing gratefully

Legendary poet, performer and broadcaster Roger McGough comes to Henley this Saturday.

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Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards gave media firm a boost

Long-term relationships with clients built on “trust, care and creativity,” are at the core of a fast-growing Stratford-based media agency

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Rogue gardener scammed thousands from customers

Rogue gardener Bruce Harris, 51, of Long Compton, given suspended sentence at Warwick Crown Court after scamming customers out of more than £39,000.

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New boutique hotel to open near Stratford next year

A stylish boutique hotel is set to open on the outskirts of Stratford next year following extensive renovation work

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Win tickets to Longborough Festival Opera

Longborough Festival Opera (LFO) is inviting audiences of all ages to step into the enchanting world of Hansel and Gretel this summer.

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Young makers and creators setting up at Stratford’s first-ever Teenage Market

The event alongside the town’s popular Rother Street Market

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New women-only accommodation scheme opens in Stratford

Stratford District Council says more than 280 women approached it for homelessness support in 2025-26