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Deputy Warwickshire police commissioner quits less than a year into the job

Deputy Warwickshire police commissioner quits less than a year into the job

THE deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Rob Tromans, has quit less than a year into the job. Mr Tromans only took the position in August…


In this week's Herald . . .

In this week's Herald . . .

'WHAT'S in a name?', wrote William Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet ... well, a business's reputation according to brewery giant Fuller's - read about…


Two hurt in Good Friday 'altercation'

Two hurt in Good Friday 'altercation'

POLICE have said that no arrests have been made following a Good Friday altercation between a teenager and an elderly man in broad daylight in Stratford-upon-Avon…


Shipston youngsters strut their stuff at Welford Road

Shipston youngsters strut their stuff at Welford Road

YOUNG rugby players from Shipston-on-Stour followed in the footsteps of legends by playing at Welford Road on Sunday, 25th March, home of ten-time English…


Training camp leaves rowing squad in great shape

Training camp leaves rowing squad in great shape

THE senior men’s squad from Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club could not have picked a better week to head off to a weeklong training camp in the south of…


Bequest enables artwork restoration

Bequest enables artwork restoration

THE recent discovery of concealed art on the walls and ceiling will enhance the building and worship experience at St Gregory’s Catholic Church. The artwork…


Council to reject limit on taxis

Council to reject limit on taxis

CALLS for a restriction on the number of so-called hackney carriages looks set to be rejected. Warwick District Council's ruling executive is to be told…


Sheila shines again to claim a podium place

Sheila shines again to claim a podium place

STRATFORD AC’s Sheila Lammas was the second woman finisher at the Cleevewold 14, a tough and hilly 14-mile multi-terrain race in Winchcombe. The race…


Race meetings at Stratford and Warwick abandoned as rain continues to cause chaos

Race meetings at Stratford and Warwick abandoned as rain continues to cause chaos

STRATFORD’S meeting on Saturday has become yet another casualty of the recent deluge of rainfall. The wet weather forced the racecourse to make an early…


What’s in store for former hotel?

What’s in store for former hotel?

THE Swan Hotel in Alcester has gone up for sale, prompting calls from Alcester Chamber of Trade for it to be converted into a boutique hotel. The 400-year-old…


Troughton frustrated as Durham MCCU friendly is abandoned

Troughton frustrated as Durham MCCU friendly is abandoned

FIRST-team coach Jim Troughton admits it was “quite frustrating” to see Warwickshire’s three-day friendly with Durham MCCU abandoned as a draw with no…


REVIEW: Macbeth at the RSC

REVIEW: Macbeth at the RSC

Macbeth, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, until 18th September, then Barbican, London until January 2019 IF ever there were a Macbeth for our time, the current…


'It's real', say police as burglary e-fit goes viral

'It's real', say police as burglary e-fit goes viral

POLICE have issued this rather bizarre e-fit of a man they are looking for in connection with a distraction burglary in Stratford-upon-Avon. It is of…


One fine for dog fouling in five years

One fine for dog fouling in five years

Only one fine has been issued for dog fouling in Stratford District in the last five years despite communities continuing to suffer from the actions of…


REVIEW: The Woman in the Moon, Edward's Boys

REVIEW: The Woman in the Moon, Edward's Boys

Anna Pike reviews The Woman in the Moon, Edward’s Boys, King Edward VI School, Saturday, 10th March. The Boys are currently performing the production…


REVIEW: Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company

REVIEW: Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company

Les Misérables, Stratford Musical Theatre Company, Stratford ArtsHouse, 9th March Stratford Musical Theatre Company had a simple dream: they wanted to…


BBC drama Shakespeare & Hathaway set for second season

BBC drama Shakespeare & Hathaway set for second season

THE BBC daytime drama Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators has been recommissioned for a second series. The RSC is featured in the series,…


Stratford Golf Club welcomes its new captain

Stratford Golf Club welcomes its new captain

STRATFORD-on-Avon Golf Club celebrated the dawn of a new club captain with their annual captain’s drive-in. More than 150 members turned up in support…


Local clubs urged to enter 2018 National Rugby Awards

Local clubs urged to enter 2018 National Rugby Awards

LOCAL rugby clubs in Stratford can now enter the Crabbie’s 2018 National Rugby Awards, which give recognition to clubs at all levels and their members,…


Surprise birthday gift for Bunbury legend

Surprise birthday gift for Bunbury legend

A LEGENDARY cricketing figure, whose charity work has earned more than £17 million, has been given a 72nd birthday present to remember. David English…


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