AS the world marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, a new book gives a fascinating and poignant insight into how it affected the people of Worcestershire. Worcestershire's War, by Adrian Gregson, John Peters and Maggie Andrews
A GROUP of charitable volunteers took part in an eight mile sponsored trek from the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bromsgrove to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. On Sunday, October 26, around 15 nurses and midwives, alongside their husbands and
TRINITY High School held a’ Lest We Forget’ concert and tea party at the school to commemorate the fallen and mark the centenary of the First World War. Members of the community, parents, grandparents and relatives of students attended and joined
A BROMSGROVE business owner is giving back to the community by taking part in a range of fundraising events. Karen Sola, aged 51, owns Vintage Cottage in the Strand Centre and works as a homeless housing officer for Redditch Borough Council.
THE CHATEAU Impney Hotel just outside Droitwich is playing host to the charity dance spectacular Strictly Worcestershire, which is returning for the second year running in 2015.The dance competition, which promises to be bigger, better and bolder than
THERE will be a slight air of sadness to Redditch fires station's annual fireworks show and bonfire on Wednesday, November 5, as it is to be the last one for what could be several years. The land next to the station, which has been used by the
REDDITCH MP Karen Lumley recently paid a visit to Kool Runnings at Millsborough House, in Ipsley Street, as part of the town's Black History Month celebrations. While she was there she got the opportunity to cook, was treated to some traditional
LAST Sunday I had the pleasure and honour to represent the people of Redditch at a Service in Worcester Cathedral to celebrate and acknowledge the work of all the staff and volunteers in the NHS. It was particularly pleasing to see representatives
Redditch United 2, Chesham United 2 FOR much of their matches this season, Redditch United have improved the longer the game has gone on. Saturday was the exact opposite. After cruising into a 2-0 lead after 22 minutes with goals from Dan Scarr
BONNY babies and terrific toddlers will have the chance to shine with the return of the Redditch and Alcester Advertiser Baby of the Year competition. Families can have their little ones photos taken for the competition by Fraser Portraits at Redditch's
EXPLORE the words and mementos of Worcestershire people brought together for the first time for a new exhibition featuring letters, diaries, poems and unusual objects. World War One in the Words of Worcestershire people will bring a personal insight
