Residents protest new homes amid failing services forming “Save Our Shipston” group. Shipston Residents Protest Mass Development Amid Dwindling Services Shipston residents are upset. They think too many houses could get built there, as the town already struggles with failing services. Infrastructure seems to be crumbling. About 350 residents protested proposed housing plans and object…
Plan ahead Londoners Travel disruptions hit several lines this weekend. Engineering maintenance is underway. Tube and Overground Closures Across London This Weekend: Full Details Lots of Tube and Overground work happens this weekend, as engineers maintain London’s busy transport network. The Underground, handling five million daily riders, boasts 250 miles of track and 272 stations.…
A large fight in Stratford left three men stabbed. The Broadway is closed as police investigate. Three Men Stabbed in Fight on The Broadway, Stratford; Road Closed Hey, something happened in Stratford this morning. The Broadway is still closed because of it. A triple stabbing occurred around 4 AM. Four men needed to go to…
Orangemable cafe in Alcester to close after 15 years. A new cafe bar, Chapter 23, will open in its place in March. Alcester Cafe Orangemable Closing After 15 Years, New Cafe Bar To Open Alceter’s Orangemable cafe will close soon. They served food and drinks for fifteen years. The closing date is the end of…
Stratford seeks a new bypass to manage growth and traffic after abandoning the southwest relief road plan. Stratford Council Eyes New Bypass After Relief Road Fails to Gain Traction Stratford needs a new bypass, says a council leader. He doesn’t want the old southwest relief road. The council cabinet considered a transport plan. The plan…
A message in a bottle found in Stratford unveils fond memories of Les Sheppard, a painter and WWII veteran. Stratford Message in Bottle Reveals Memories of Local Decorator A family in Lower Quinton felt moved by a hidden note. Aaron Savage found it during house work. He was updating his place on Birmingham Road. The…
Stratford’s Draft Local Plan identifies potential sites for 11000 new homes. Public comment is open until March 7th. Stratford Local Plan Lists Sites for 11000 New Homes Lots of new homes might be built near you. But don’t worry, some sites might not get chosen. Stratford needs land for 27,000 homes by 2050. Warwick also…
Engineering could affect train routes & stops. Expect longer travel, use replacement buses. Basildon line work this weekend. C2C Rail Engineering to Disrupt Services February 10 to 16 Trains will change routes sometimes. Some trains also will skip certain stops. Your travel could take longer this week and weekend. Look at other ways to travel.…
Conservatives propose tiered parking fees based on vehicle emissions in Stratford to deter pollution and fund initiatives. Stratford Parking Fees May Rise for Higher Polluting Vehicles Stratford’s Conservatives proposed an emissions charge. This charge would affect town center parking in the future. It is part of their response to council spending plans. These plans cover…