1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (703+ words) A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. A person wearing what appeared to be black scarves…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (790+ words) Following recent horrendous road deaths in Warwickshire, drivers are being warned to take better care. A beloved six-year-old daughter, an adored mum, a retired veteran, a dad cycling to work… It’s easy to lose sight of the real people behind…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (406+ words) Stratford is being targeted by a new wave of graffiti artists, who have defaced walls and fences during the past few months. Ugly scribbles and scrawls have appeared on walls and fences around Evesham Road including Hathaway Lane, Alcester Road,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (408+ words) The tragic crash that killed three Chipping Campden School teenagers in April 2023 was back in the headlines this week as social media companies continue to face scrutiny over their roles in encouraging bad driving. An inquest in December 2025 heard how…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (121+ words) The female driver, 62, hit by a teenager fleeing police has sadly died of her injuries. A spokesperson from the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) said: "We can confirm that a woman who was critically injured in a road traffic…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) Graeme Dott has been removed from World Snooker’s Hall of Fame after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children. The 2006 world champion was found guilty on Monday of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (535+ words) Thames Water’s creditors have revealed plans to appoint four new directors to the board of the stricken supplier if their rescue bid is given the green light to avoid it being nationalised. Former Yorkshire Water chief executive Liz Barber is…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (202+ words) A 71-year-old Stratfordian with a keen interest in meteorology recorded an August record temperature on his equipment. Pete Phipps, who worked for 33 years working for Midland and HSBC banks, recorded a temperature of 38.1C at 2.16pm on Thursday (13th August). His highest ever…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (292+ words) Compete against friends and family in our weekly online quiz - the Saturday Social. There are 13 questions in total - simply scroll down to the bottom of the page for the answers. 1. TRUE OR FALSE? Lightning never strikes the same place twice....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (335+ words) A staple of Stratford’s high street is closing after 20 years in the town. Daisy Chain on Chapel Street will shut its doors for the final time on Saturday 29 August as owner Coralie Keech looks to spend more time with family....