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Family ‘unfairly blocked from council housing list’
Stratford District Council freeze mum-of-three’s housing application after she complains about treatment.
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.
Labour Party announce Seyi Agboola as Parliamentary candidate for Stratford
His campaign will focus on rebuilding public services, affordable housing and infrastructure.
Guide to 2024 Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations
Family fun and celebrity-spotting is promised when the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations happen in Stratford on 20th to 21st April
Funeral plans after Daniel’s tragic death
The family of Daniel Livingstone announce details of his funeral following his tragic death on Christmas Day after Wellesbourne alleged hit and run.
Game, set and mismatched
INTERVIEW: Luke Thompson (of Bridgerton fame) and newcomer Melanie-Joyce Bermudez on why their Love’s Labour’s Lost at the RSC is a must-see.
Lib Dems pull ahead in the polls for Stratford ahead of the general election
Conservatives say other polls put the Tories back in Westminster in what looks like it will be a close contest (when it’s finally called).
Times and locations for road closures in Stratford for Shakespeare’s Birthday parade and marathon
Closures will take place on 20th and 21st April in Stratford and some nearby villages.
UPDATE Stratford restaurant Wildwood not included on confirmed closure list
The Sheep Street venue will remain while in the Midlands both the Birmingham and Worcester branches will close.
Cameras to be used on Warwick Road to protect workers from abuse and threats
County council said there has been “totally unacceptable” behaviour towards staff working on the roadworks.
Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in supermarket car park in Alcester
The victim was said to have been in a car at the Waitrose car park when they were approached by two women.
Stratford boating firm ‘fighting’ river conditions to keep operating after wet weather
Avon Boating says it is still open for business and is running services whenever possible - just call ahead.
Teen arrested with large knife and drugs
Boy, 17, caught with drugs and knife after group broke into abandoned building in Guild Street.
Man armed with knife arrested
Stratford man, 32, arrested after making threats with knife in Greenhill Street.
Teenage driver in court over fatal crash
Edward Spencer, 18, of Armscote Road, Newbold-on-Stour, in court over collision which killed three Chipping Campden students.
Stratford College secures £625k from council to set up EV training academy
The new academy will give future mechanics the skills to work on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Former Stratford mayor’s anger after damaged ping pong table scrapped
Kevin Taylor believes the table could have been repaired for people to use at Shottery Fields, Stratford.
Drama society’s seven decades of delighting audiences
Henley-in-Arden Drama Society (HADS) celebrated their 70th anniversary with a showstopping performance at Arts4All festival.
Barbecues proving to be a burning issue on Big Meadow in Bidford
Passionate voices have been raised on both sides of the argument about whether barbies should be allowed.
Over 91 per cent of Warwickshire youngsters offered their first choice primary school
Thousands of children across the county were offered their school places on National Primary School Offer Day on Tuesday (April 16).