Stratford-upon-Avon Herald

The Stratford-upon-Avon Herald has been a trusted source for the local community since its inception in 1860 and remains family-owned. For more than 150 years, it has served as a prominent voice in the area. As a high-quality broadsheet weekly newspaper, the Herald features outstanding editorial and visual content. It also offers a diverse array of advertising that reflects the expanding retail sector of the community. Notably, the Herald stands out as the primary platform for property advertising, showcasing over 15 pages each week in full color to achieve the best visual impact.

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Requirement for primary school in Stratford ‘formally removed’ as care home plans outlined

1 day ago | stratford-herald.com | Patrick Hollis

A PROPOSED planning application for a 66-bed care home in Bishopton has been outlined by developers - on land previously earmarked for a potential educational facility. The proposals have been put forward by LNT Care Developments and a letter sent to nearby residents outlines what the plans are and also that an application has been sent to Stratford District Council - something the council has said is not the case.
Appeal for hit-and-run witnesses after Stratford incident left woman in hospital

2 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Patrick Hollis

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage relating to a hit-and-run incident in Stratford last week. At around 8.45am on Monday 16th June, the driver of a silver pick-up style vehicle was in collision with a pedestrian on Milcote Road. In a statement, Warwickshire Police said: “We’re appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage following a collision near Stratford last week. “The pedestrian – a woman in her 60s – was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
Arsonist torches outside seating areas of Henley Station in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) leaving volunteers devastated

2 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Gill Sutherland

An arsonist caused a devastating fire to the outside seating areas at Henley Station in the early hours of this morning (Thursday), causing widespread damage to the courtyard area lovingly installed and maintained by the Friends of Henley Railway Station. Sharing the sad news on Facebook, a spokesperson said: “So at 4.30am we had an unwelcome guest who decided we didnt deserve to have our beautiful seating area.
High speed downhill fun at 2025 Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby

3 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Patrick Hollis

IT was all downhill speed in Avon Dassett last weekend as the annual Soap Box Derby took centre stage. Almost 30 homemade soapbox cars took part in either adult or junior events, with a top speed of 46mph recorded. As well as the large number of drivers, around 3,000 spectators watched on at ‘thrills and not many spills’ as described by organisers. Hundreds of pounds were raised for charity including £600 for the Hub on the Hill and £1200 for the Children’s Christmas Wish List.
Meet Stratford PC Calum Samson - alongside his police duties he helps keep the public informed on Facebook, and is known for his witty posts

3 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Gill Sutherland

PC Calum Samson is on the Stratford Safer Neighbourhood Team - helping to keep the community safe. He also manages the ever-popular Stratford Police Facebook page. "I used to work in the prison service and that teaches you how to deal with people,” says PC Samson. "But I felt like it’s often too late to help people to make a change when you’re working in prison. Policing was something I really wanted to do and as I got closer to turning 30, I just went for it.
Man pays £400 fine after destroying magpie nest while doing tree-work in Wellesbourne

4 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Gill Sutherland

A tree surgeon who destroyed a magpie nest containing chicks had to pay compensation to the RSPB following a police investigation. The unnamed individual was reported to police after a member of the public spotted him destroying the nest while carrying out tree-work in Wellesbourne. It is a criminal offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to intentionally damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built.
Alcester banking hub opens in Greig Hall as Lloyd’s bank closure approaches

5 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Patrick Hollis

A NEW banking hub has opened in Alcester ahead of the closure of the town’s last bank. Lloyd’s closes its doors for the final time on Wednesday 2nd July, with the Shipston branch, also the last in the town, set to shut in November. The banking hub is a shared banking space located at the Greig Hall. Operated by the Post Office, the hub is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The Post Office has said that five high street banks have signed up to the hub, with a different bank for each day.
Verona-inspired art trial planned for summer in Stratford

6 days ago | stratford-herald.com | Andy Veale

NEW artworks are to be installed by the riverside in Stratford as part of a temporary art trail being created by the RSC. The trail would consist of seven works inspired by The Two Gentlemen of Verona by Oxford-based artist, Lisa Curtis. Four of the installations would be located in the riverside gardens close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, while the other three would be either inside the theatre building or in The Other Place.
Olympic medallist Esme Booth helps Stratford pupils with their ‘row to Rome’

1 week ago | stratford-herald.com | Andy Veale

OLYMPIC silver medallist Esme Booth lent her rowing skills to a Stratford primary school as they neared their goal as part of a fundraising challenge. Staff and students at St Gregory’s Primary School had been helping to row some of the 1,200-mile target – the equivalent of the distance between Warwickshire and the Vatican.
Stratford upon Avon Gliding club pilot Beth, 19, aiming for airline captain through Spain training school

1 week ago | stratford-herald.com | Patrick Hollis

BETH Hallam joined Stratford Gliding Club at the end of 2022 after several years as a member of the Air Cadets. A passion for flying had already been started by the time she started gliding, and less than three years later the 19-year-old is training to become an airline pilot in Spain, with dreams of one day becoming captain.