Covid rule-breaker suspected of harassing female has car seized in Trinity Mead
| Updated: 10:39, 20 February 2021
Last night (Friday) Stratford police arrested the driver of this car, pictured, after receiving a complaint they had been involved in harassing a lone female.
Describing what happened a spokesperson said: This evening, a vehicle was seen in the Trinity Mead area by officers matching that of a vehicle where the driver encountered a female at a bus stop, the driver engaged in an inappropriate conversation before the female ran off. The driver was stopped and arrested so that further investigation and enquiries can take place, the vehicle was also seized for no insurance and the driver issued a £200 Covid fine for not having a reasonable excuse for being in the area.
Ex-mayor Cyril Bennis takes Stratford District Council to the high court over freedom of information
| Updated: 18:49, 19 February 2021
Taking a rest from tending Stratfordâs swans Cyril Bennis spent time last week taking Stratford District Council to the high court.
The former councillor and mayor has been involved in a five-year battle against SDC after he claims they withheld information under the Freedom Of Information Act.
It all started when Cyril questioned the way an elected council member had proceeded with regards to a planning application, and asked for an investigation to be made.
Cyril explained: âI felt the councillor would have compromised themselves in the application and I wanted to understand how the district council dealt with that. I believe the person should not have been in the planning meeting.â
Win a share in racehorse He s A Knowall in Herald competition with Old Gold Racing
| Updated: 10:24, 17 February 2021
IF you thought you had to be wealthy to own a racehorse, think again.
Under a scheme launched by Shipston-based company Old Gold Racing, you can part-own a racehorse for just £60.
What s more, OGR are offering Herald readers the chance to win one of six shares.
The business launched in December last year having raised £270,000 in a crowd-funding campaign and, despite Covid-19 and racing only being able to carry on behind closed doors, it has thrived.
CEO of OGR Ed Seyfried explained how it works. âWe deliver the experience of owning real racehorses for a fraction of the normal price by syndicating very small shares to a wide audience. Typically an OGR horse will have around 2,000 owners paying £60 a year but with each owner feeling involved in their horse.â
Appeal after cyclist injured in hit-and-run in Stratford
| Updated: 11:24, 16 February 2021
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a hit-and-run collision involving a cyclist in Stratford.
Warwickshire police said the incident happened on the Alcester Road, close to Morrisons supermarket, at about 7pm on Saturday, 6th February.
The cyclist was on the roundabout near the superstore when he was hit from behind by a car, the police said. The cyclist came off his bike and went onto the car windscreen.
They added that the driver initially stopped but then drove off towards the town centre.
The cyclist was taken to Warwick Hospital by his family to be checked over and was treated for two fractures to his right arm and injuries to his left hand and wrist.