5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (435+ words) A man who was told he could have less than six weeks to live is preparing to take on a gruelling obstacle race less than a year after undergoing life-saving open-heart surgery. Mark Bailey, 46, from Stockton – known as Tiny to…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (132+ words) Stratford Herald Stratford Town set for FA Cup second qualifying round trip to Worcester City or Knowle Stratford Town will face either Worcester City or Knowle away in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup. The Bards booked…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (477+ words) A decade after switching to his left hand following a devastating neck injury, Welford-on-Avon bowler Chris Brereton has been crowned national champion in the men’s Two-Bowl Singles at the Bowls England National Finals at Leamington Spa’s Victoria Park. The 62-year-old’s…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (394+ words) With a third of the jump season completed, Alcester trainer Dan Skelton moved on to 76 winners after success at Cartmel on Saturday as he chases down Martin Pipe's all-time record of 243 set in 1999/2000, writes David Hucker. Racing resumed after its…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (470+ words) Two young brothers from Long Compton have completed a five peaks challenge. Ned, eight, and Sid, five, conquered all the highest peaks in Britain and Ireland, finishing on Scafell Pike in the Lake District just over two weeks ago. As…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (838+ words) Manager Arron Cheshire was a happy man after his FC Stratford side kicked off their home campaign in spectacular fashion, cruising to a 6-0 victory against Highgate United on Saturday. Toby Nicoll helped himself to a hat-trick, while Lucinee Donzo, Mitchell…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) Graeme Dott has been removed from World Snooker’s Hall of Fame after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children. The 2006 world champion was found guilty on Monday of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (444+ words) Alcester Town suffered their first defeat of the Hellenic League Division One campaign as league leaders Wantage Town edged a closely contested encounter 1-0 at Stratford Road. Tom Griffiths' 38th-minute strike proved decisive in a match where Alcester created opportunities of…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (194+ words) Team GB sprinter and TV personality Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will be the special guest at Stratford Leisure Centre’s community open day next month. The 100m and 200m specialist, who has won both European and Commonwealth gold medals in the 100m relay, will be at…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (206+ words) Stratford Town were swept aside 6-1 by title favourites Real Bedford as their search for a first win of the season goes on. The Bards, who have now taken just two points from their opening four games, made a bright start,…...