
Atherstone librarian ends remarkable chapter after 45 years and says 'had fun'
Gail Fordham has retired after more than 45 years at Atherstone Library
Local news from Atherstone and the surrounding area

Gail Fordham has retired after more than 45 years at Atherstone Library

It is the cause of many traffic issues which snake back to Nuneaton along The Longshoot and also down to Atherstone

The home near Atherstone caught fire during a huge electrical storm

Works started on the well-known but trouble-hit building earlier this year

Marinela Atomei, 44, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, was granted conditional bail at Warwick Crown Court after pleading not guilty to stalking Earl Spencer at Althorp House – the charges are denied a

Police found the body of a man on Monks Park Lane on April 3

Billy Ormiston has links to Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone

Councillor David Wright said the new multi-million-pound facility will be a 'vibrant destination'

Monks Park Lane in Atherstone is likely to be closed for some time, police have said

Nuneaton take on Atherstone this weekend
Get ready for some green-fingered fun, Atherstone families! Dobbies Garden Centre right here in our town is hosting a fantastic free workshop for little ones. They'll be transformed into rainforest explorers, so it's a brilliant way to keep them entertained and learning.
Atherstone residents, we've received some concerning news from Warwickshire Police regarding a collision that has sadly resulted in a fatality. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident in Atherstone on Stour to come forward.
Get ready, Atherstone! The excitement of the Tour of Britain is rolling right through our streets, with Stage 4 passing through our town and heading towards Burton Dassett. It's a fantastic day for our local community to cheer on the cyclists!
Get ready for a truly unique Atherstone tradition! This week saw the culmination of the famous Atherstone Ball Game, an event with an incredible 800-year history that certainly brings our town together. We're celebrating the two individuals who were crowned champions after this year's thrilling contest!
Exciting news for Atherstone! We're getting a brand new £28 million leisure centre, and the team behind it, Speller Metcalfe, has shared some fascinating insights into its design and delivery. This is a big development for our community!
Well, it's that time of year again in Atherstone! The legendary Atherstone Ball Game has once again brought our town together for its unique and fiercely contested tradition. This year saw a particularly exciting finish, with two worthy winners emerging from the fray!
Well, it's that time of year again, Atherstone! The 826th Atherstone Ball Game has been and gone, and we're thrilled to announce there are not one, but two champions this year! It's always a fantastic spectacle for our town, and this year certainly didn't disappoint.
Well, Atherstone, it's that time of year again! The legendary Atherstone Ball Game has once again crowned two worthy winners after a day of thrilling (and let's be honest, a bit brutal!) competition. This historic event, deeply embedded in our town's traditions, certainly didn't disappoint this year.
Get ready for a blast from the past, Atherstone! Our famous Ball Game is back for its 826th year, and we've got all the fantastic photos capturing the incredible atmosphere and the faces of everyone who took part. It's a true Atherstone tradition not to be missed!
Get ready for a truly unique Atherstone event! Our famous Atherstone Ball Game is back, a tradition steeped in history that locals know and love. It's a spectacle like no other, right here in our town!