Local Life
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How Stratford-upon-Avon’s CCTV Team Helped Catch 68 Dangerous Drivers
New figures released by the District Council today have revealed the pivotal role the town’s CCTV network plays in keeping…
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Which celebrities live in Stratford-upon-Avon? Local stars you could bump into
Stratford-upon-Avon has always been a town of two halves. By day, it is the bustling, camera-clicking capital of Tudor tourism,…
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Stratford-upon-Avon Bin Collection Guide 2026
The Stratford-on-Avon “123+” service can be confusing, especially after the Bank Holidays. As a reminder: your Food Waste is collected…
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Christmas Tree Recycling in Stratford-upon-Avon: Your 2026 Guide to Collections
The needles are dropping, the fairy lights are looking a bit sad, and Twelfth Night (Monday, Jan 5th) is just…
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Stratford-upon-Avon athlete smashes British record at massive HYROX event
A local Stratford-upon-Avon resident is officially putting the town on the global fitness map after shattering a British record at…
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Stratford-upon-Avon Gyms Compared: Prices, Pools & Contracts (Jan 2026 Guide)
It is that time of year again. The mince pies are gone, the guilt has set in, and everyone in…
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Stratford-on-Avon Christmas bin collection dates 2025: Your complete schedule
With wrapping paper piling up and turkey leftovers filling the fridge, knowing when to put the bins out is the…
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Stratford Town FC Crushes St Ives in 6-1 Goal Fest
Stratford-upon-Avon’s football fans were treated to a pre-Christmas cracker this weekend as Stratford Town FC delivered a sensational 6-1 victory…
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Stratford-upon-Avon CCTV logs 1468 incidents in just 14 weeks
A new report reveals the Stratford CCTV team isn’t just watching screens – they are intervening over 300 times to…
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Budget 2025: What it means for Stratford-upon-Avon residents and businesses
The Chancellor has sat down, the Red Box is closed, and the numbers for 2026 are finally confirmed. Today, Rachel…
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