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  • Lions fun run is a great success

    ON Sunday, September 14, the Redditch Lions held their first fun run in aid of men's cancer organisations. During the morning, around 80 people set off for either a 2.5km or 5km circuit of Arrow Valley Lake raising money towards the Prostate Cancer

  • A fascinating glimpse behind the doors of Hewell Grange

    FOR the first time in years the Grade II listed Hewell Grange, the open house block of HMP Hewell, has been opened to the public. As part of Heritage Open Days, which celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture, people were able to

  • Attempted daytime burglary in Redditch

    WITNESSES are being sought by police after an attempted burglary during the day in Redditch on Tuesday, September 16. The incident occurred in Ashperton Close in Southcrest between 12.15pm and 1pm. The offender was attempting to gain access

  • Local hero wanted to open new B&M store in Redditch

    A LOCAL hero is being sought to help officially open the new B&M store in Redditch. B&M has created 70 jobs after securing new shop premises in the town. The finishing touches are currently being made to the 34,000 sq ft store on the

  • Sleep out for Redditch homeless charity

    A REDDITCH charity which works to prevent homelessness among young people in the town is organising a special event. Nightstop, Stop Out! is a sleep out at Tesco in Oakenshaw, Redditch, on Friday, October 10, taking place from 7pm until 7am.

  • Fire in Church Hill woods

    REDDITCH firefighters extinguished a fire in the woods in Church Hill last night. They extinguished the blaze, which was reported at 8.30pm, using two backpacks filled with water.  

  • Catwalk glamour for a great cause in Redditch

    INKBERROW Design Centre (IDC) Academy students and local community talent will be gliding down the catwalk at Forge Mill Museum for a charity fashion show on Thursday, September 25 at 7pm. Costumes will include IDC’s students City and Guilds costumes

  • Bistro puts itself at the heart of the community

    HOT on the heels of successfully launching a new bistro in the centre of Alvechurch, the owners of Café Morso are now demonstrating their support for local grassroots football and a charity. Their funding has allowed Alvechurch Lions Under 9s team