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SHOCKING: Stratford - What They Never Told You

This London station could finally get international trains as Virgin eyes France route

High-speed rivals to Eurostar could operate from a wider range of railway stations in a challenge to the cross-Channel operator

The Independent UK

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin to 'explore' stopping trains to France at Stratford in east London

‘It's a big and fast growing commercial opportunity,’ says East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms pushing the case for a Stratford International stop

Evening Standard

Woman dies after police pursuit crash in Stratford-upon-Avon

Karen Joseph, 62, died in hospital after the incident on August 24

The Independent UK

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Man dies after car crash during police pursuit in Warwickshire

Man failed to stop for officers in Stratford-upon-Avon and collided with another car, leaving female driver in critical condition

The Guardian - UK

Man dies and woman critically injured in crash after police chase near Stratford

Warwickshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

The Independent UK

Swan on tracks sparks rush-hour delays as DLR line suspended

The DLR line is suspended between Bow Church and Stratford while TfL staff attend to the wildlife incident

Evening Standard

Shakespeare's birth home was about to be shipped to the US in 1847; the Shakespeare Trust had to buy it for £3,000 to save it from a showman who wanted to make it a theme park attraction

In the 1840s, Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon faced the threat of sale, as American showman P.T. Barnum aimed to move the historic home to New York. A dedicated committee formed, rallying public donations and support from notable figures like Prince Albert to save the site. Their efforts culminated in the…

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‘Can’t stop smiling!’ The wait is over for epic Game of Thrones prequel The Mad King

New play, which has been a decade in the works, opens at the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon after five previews were cancelled

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood ‘laser-like focused’ on securing UK’s border

The Home Secretary was touring the National Crime Agency’s offices in Stratford, east London.

The Independent UK

West Nile Virus Turns Up in Stratford Mosquitoes as Connecticut Enters Peak Human Case Months

West Nile virus was found in Stratford mosquitoes as Connecticut enters peak months for human cases. Here is what residents should do now.

Medical Daily

Police hunt man following sexual assault on Jubilee line

The incident occurred on May 22, when a man attacked the woman on the Jubilee line near Stratford

Evening Standard

All the train services disrupted after fire shuts one of London’s busiest stations

Network Rail says engineers are working as quickly as possible to repair damage caused to the line

Evening Standard

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos

Urgent repairs are being carried out at Stratford Station forcing some lines to close, with disruption expected until the end of the day

Evening Standard

Police hunt for buskers after woman sexually assaulted on Elizabeth line

A woman was sexually assaulted on the Elizabeth line between Whitechapel and Stratford

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New bus strikes hit London: Full list of affected routes

Eight routes serving central London and Stratford, including the busy Westfield shopping centre, are expected to be affected

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King takes seat at packed show, delighting theatregoers

Charles was a surprise guest at a production of The Tempest starring Kenneth Branagh in Stratford-upon-Avon, central England.

The Independent UK

King Charles makes surprise appearance at sold-out Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon

Charles was a guest at a production of The Tempest starring Sir Kenneth Branagh

Evening Standard

Charles delights theatregoers as he takes seat at sold-out show

The King is watching Sir Kenneth Branagh perform in a production of The Tempest in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Evening Standard

Chaos as Elizabeth line part suspended in rush hour after signal failure at Liverpool Street

There is no service between Whitechapel and Stratford on the Elizabeth line on Friday morning

Evening Standard

London Colosseum: Ambitious plans unveiled for 'world-class' 25,000-seat sporting arena in Stratford

The venue would become the biggest indoor arena in the UK, seating up to 25,000 people

Evening Standard

Woman, 78, killed by van in east London as police launch appeal

The incident occurred at the junction of High Road Leyton and Millais Road in Stratford

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Black British music takes centre stage as London's V&A East opens doors

More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North America merged to make a distinctly British sound.

The Guardian - UK

V&A faces calls to become living wage employer on eve of Stratford opening

Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding ‘fair day’s wage’ for all workers at V&A museums

Evening Standard

The coolest pieces to buy at V&A East

As the museum opens its Stratford outpost, Olivia Lidbury gets a sneak peek at its new shop

The Guardian - UK

V&A East Museum architecture review – from ceramics to codpieces, this is a honey-coloured treasure trove of human ingenuity

The second addition to Stratford’s new skyline from architects O’Donnell + Tuomey is a triumph, its bold lines and simple interiors a welcoming home for the art, people and creativity it celebrates

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