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Changing school term dates for cheaper holidays is a non-starter

Changing school term dates for cheaper holidays is a non-starter

Changing school term dates for cheaper holidays is a non-starter

30 November 2024

The idea was raised by an Alcester councillor in response to rising numbers of parents and carers being fined.


Squirrels switch on Christmas lights in Alcester

Squirrels switch on Christmas lights in Alcester

Squirrels switch on Christmas lights in Alcester

27 November 2024

Hundreds pack St Nicholas Church for carols after downpour.


Pharmacies fear rising costs could force them to close weekends and evenings

Pharmacies fear rising costs could force them to close weekends and evenings

Pharmacies fear rising costs could force them to close weekends and evenings

26 November 2024

Cuts to NHS funding stretching back years, combined with rocketing costs are impacting many independent pharmacists.


Warwickshire teddy bear with more than 100 years of history

Warwickshire teddy bear with more than 100 years of history

Warwickshire teddy bear with more than 100 years of history

18 November 2024

Tommy was given as a present in 1912 and remains in the same family in Alcester.


When and where to watch Christmas light switch-ons in south Warwickshire

When and where to watch Christmas light switch-ons in south Warwickshire

When and where to watch Christmas light switch-ons in south Warwickshire

13 November 2024

Get the festive feeling at a lights event, St Nicholas Night or Christmas fair or market. Find out where and when.


Farmers to join huge rally as 180,000 people call for ‘death’ tax to be reversed

Farmers to join huge rally as 180,000 people call for ‘death’ tax to be reversed

Farmers to join huge rally as 180,000 people call for ‘death’ tax to be reversed

13 November 2024

Warwickshire farmers are preparing to join a protest rally in London next week to demonstrate against plans for a new inheritance tax on their land.


Heartbreak - Alcester couple were together for three decades but married for just a day

Heartbreak - Alcester couple were together for three decades but married for just a day

Heartbreak - Alcester couple were together for three decades but married for just a day

27 October 2024

Julia Povey described the bittersweet joy of finally tying the knot with Phil before he sadly died from cancer.


Alcester road reopened after collision leaves car on its roof

Alcester road reopened after collision leaves car on its roof

Alcester road reopened after collision leaves car on its roof

22 October 2024

Emergency services were on the scene on Tuesday afternoon following a collision between two vehicles.


Tributes to Derrick Lamb - a Stratford stalwart and savvy businessman

Tributes to Derrick Lamb - a Stratford stalwart and savvy businessman

Tributes to Derrick Lamb - a Stratford stalwart and savvy businessman

15 October 2024

The former Alcester Grammar School pupil owned and ran a series of businesses in Stratford.


Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes

Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes

Fresh plans to turn Alcester pub into three homes

09 October 2024

A previous application for converting the Cross Keys into three homes was turned down by SDC in May


Hospice opens second charity shop in Alcester

Hospice opens second charity shop in Alcester

Hospice opens second charity shop in Alcester

08 October 2024

The new Alcester shop will accept - and sell - furniture and electrical goods.


Triple reason to celebrate in Alcester as three pubs make the Good Beer Guide

Triple reason to celebrate in Alcester as three pubs make the Good Beer Guide

Triple reason to celebrate in Alcester as three pubs make the Good Beer Guide

04 October 2024

The Hollybush Inn, the Turks Head and the Royal Oak have all made the pages of the beer lover’s bible.


Alcester Court Leet could elect first female high bailiff in its 700-year history

Alcester Court Leet could elect first female high bailiff in its 700-year history

Alcester Court Leet could elect first female high bailiff in its 700-year history

03 October 2024

Tonight’s the night when historic election takes place in Alcester.


Warning for Alcester as suspected scammers pose as internet engineers

Warning for Alcester as suspected scammers pose as internet engineers

Warning for Alcester as suspected scammers pose as internet engineers

06 September 2024

Warwickshire Police offer advice to residents after reports of men approaching homes in the town.


Finding calm and respite with music in Alcester

Finding calm and respite with music in Alcester

Finding calm and respite with music in Alcester

21 August 2024

Smooth classical music is played live to help people with dementia.


200 cards to mark 100 years

200 cards to mark 100 years

200 cards to mark 100 years

10 August 2024

Peter has dedicated his whole life to the community and celebrated his special day with family and friends.


Milkman claims rival using underhand tactics to muscle in on his round

Milkman claims rival using underhand tactics to muscle in on his round

Milkman claims rival using underhand tactics to muscle in on his round

10 August 2024

Paul Kings, who built his KS Deliveries milk round in Alcester from scratch, has gone into battle with another company.


Site of former caravan business near Alcester on the market for £1.7 million

Site of former caravan business near Alcester on the market for £1.7 million

Site of former caravan business near Alcester on the market for £1.7 million

08 August 2024

The former Broad Lane Leisure caravan site in Kings Coughton had previously interested a supermarket.


Menswear shop owner celebrates 50 years of keeping Warwickshire looking dapper

Menswear shop owner celebrates 50 years of keeping Warwickshire looking dapper

Menswear shop owner celebrates 50 years of keeping Warwickshire looking dapper

04 August 2024

Will Evans has been at the helm of Guy’s Menswear, in High Street, Alcester, for five decades.


Stratford family business celebrates 10 years of touring the Cotswolds

Stratford family business celebrates 10 years of touring the Cotswolds

Stratford family business celebrates 10 years of touring the Cotswolds

16 July 2024

Go Cotswolds, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this month, has doubled its fleet of tour minibuses.


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