Remembering Matt Beacham, 58, a charity champion from Welford, known for his Guide Dogs fundraising and infectious happiness. Matt Beacham Guide Dogs Fundraiser Remembered For His Heart of Gold Matt Beacham passed away on February 8th. He was 58 years old. Matt had a brain tumor since 2021. People will remember his kindness and great…
Panel formed to explore options for Warwickshire’s future governance after debate on restructuring local councils. Warwickshire Establishes Panel for Future County Shape Discussions Warwickshire councillors will discuss local government changes. They want the best options for the area. It started after a leader gave a “reality pill” speech. Currently, two levels of government serve Warwickshire.…
Former employees of NC Joseph and Stratford Produce Canners reunite on March 7th to reminisce and view company history. Stratford Companies Reunion: Former Workers Invited to Catch Up Hey, guess what’s happening? People from NC Joseph and Stratford Produce Canners are meeting up again. It’s on March 7th, a Friday, at the Home Guard Club…
Edward Ampeh sentenced to eight years for robberies on the DLR, including one in Greenwich where he assaulted a woman. Man Jailed After Terrorising Woman on DLR Train to Greenwich A guy robbed two women on the DLR. He’s going to jail for eight years. The first robbery happened in Greenwich. Edward Ampeh, who is…
Passengers forced off a train due to rail crew abuse. They ended up at Henley station, facing travel disruptions. Passengers Stranded After Rail Crew Abuse on Birmingham Line A couple took a day trip from Stratford to Birmingham. Their return train ended early, leaving them at Henley station. John Scampion complained about the slow response…
Stratford’s Edward Moon, a Chapel Street fixture since 1989, closes its doors after over three decades of service. Edward Moon Restaurant in Stratford Closes After 30 Plus Years Hey, guess what I just heard? Moon’s in Stratford has closed. You know, that English restaurant, Edward Moon. It was on Chapel Street since 1989. It’s really…
Locals protest plans to build 6,700 homes near Stratford, fearing villages will be overwhelmed by the massive development. Stratford Residents Protest 6700 Home Plan Threatening Villages About 60 locals protested on Saturday. They live in Wilmcote and Bearley. The protestors showed up despite the bad weather to oppose building 6,700 homes between the villages. The…
A new study reevaluates the potential to reopen the Stratford to Honeybourne railway line, assessing its economic benefits. Stratford to Honeybourne Rail Link Reopening Case Examined Again The plan to reopen the Stratford to Honeybourne railway stopped in 2022. The government denied funding for a business case then, but the idea to revive the railway…
An 18-year-old was arrested after a fight on The Broadway, Stratford, left three men with stab wounds and one with a jaw injury. Stratford Broadway: Teen Arrested After Three Men Suffer Stab Wounds Hey, guess what happened in Stratford? The Met Police made an arrest after a fight on The Broadway, yesterday, February 14th. Police…
Network Rail conducts vital maintenance on the London-Essex route over three February and March weekends. Upminster Railway Line to Face Weekend Disruptions for Engineering Network Rail will work on the c2c line. This line links London and Essex. The work spans three weekends in February and March. Crews will rebuild a wall at Upminster around…