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War film - which features Stratford landmark being blown up - breaking cover at first viewing
A film that tells a captivating tale goes before an audience for the first time this week
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Chris Slatter and Hawkstone Farmers Choir gearing up for album release and tour
Mickleton farmer Chris Slatter is gearing up for the release his choir’s debut album
First poppy cascade unveiled in Alcester ahead of Remembrance commemorations
A cascade of knitted, crocheted and sewn poppies has been installed on Alcester’s Globe Island
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Tribute to colossus of both stage and screen
The RSC pay tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, famed for his roles with the company, after news of his death aged 86 was shared on Thursday.
Where to watch firework displays across Warwickshire
Fireworks displays and bonfire nights are set to light up the skies across Warwickshire over the coming days
Final chance to take the Stratford Herald’s night life survey
There’s still time to take the Herald’s survey about Stratford’s night-time economy, but it closes on Saturday (31st October)
Music, magic and Minerva the owl at Compton Verney
A magical owl called Minerva is in need of your help at Compton Verney this week
Government’s green light for South Warwickshire Council to take over in 2029
Warwickshire will be split into two new council areas, with new authorities expected to be in place in 2029.
‘We share our pub with the ghost of a civil war roundhead soldier’
The owners of a pub in Ratley have been dealing with a troublesome spirit... and it’s not the sort you’d enjoy with some ice and a slice
How to book tickets to the biggest ever festive season at Blenheim Palace
Meet Cinderella, skate on the ice and explore the festive markets and illuminated trail at ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ this Christmas.
Royal Mail delivers an ‘eyesore’ to Alcester high street
Residents and councillors in Alcester are up in arms over Royal Mail’s decision to install a new post box in the high street
Long wait for hometown gig ends for Elkapath with Halloween metal night double-header
Back in January, metal singer Carla Steele was determined to play a gig in Stratford – a town she had called home for three years
Pumpkin picking fun at Oversley Hill Farm as Halloween draws near
There’s been plenty of pumpkin picking going on near Alcester as families get into the spirit of Halloween this Saturday
Reform fury over Stratford school’s Farage ‘trial’
A novel debate about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage aimed at sixth formers has sparked a furious backlash from the party’s leader in Warwickshire
Are you ready for a last roll of the dice at London’s ultimate real-life Monopoly game before it closes?
Don’t miss this last chance to experience giant, immersive board game Monopoly Lifesized
SBT snap up a 400-year-old book that may have bewitched Shakespeare
A 16th-century book challenging beliefs about witchcraft is described as the most important addition to the trust’s collections in more than a decade.
Padel tournament helps towards £10,000 charity goal
A padel tournament in Stratford has helped a local organisation to within touching distance of raising £10,000 for charity
Something evil at the Attic
REVIEW: Sweeney Todd and the String of Pearls, wickedly good fun four stars (****)
Council tax refund scam warning as Stratford residents targeted by email fraud
Emails which claim to offer refunds on council tax are a scam, Stratford District Council has warned.
‘Residents are having to risk injury to get across the road -it’s outrageous’
The latest collision happened on Saturday 17th October at about 1.30pm and involved two cars