RECENTLY in Parliament Karen Lumley voted in favour of both the Government’s Recall Bill and an amendment by her colleague Zac Goldsmith MP. Under the government-backed plans, a recall petition would be opened when an MP is convicted in the UK
A VERY special Redditch woman has received her British Empire Award medal from the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcester, Lt Col Patrick Holcroft, at a ceremony at the Guildhall Worcester. Elaine Daykin, of Oakenshaw, has devoted her life to helping people
THE Reduced Shakespeare Company will perform the complete works of William Shakespeare (abridged) {revised} in 97 minutes at Bromsgrove’s Artrix.On Friday, October 31, the three-man comedy troupe will visit a total of 37 plays during the fast-paced
RESPONDING to news that the review of the Acute Hospital Services Review has been delayed, leaders from Redditch, Bromsgrove and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils have issued their responses. Redditch leader Councillor Bill Hartnett said: “I
THE Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, has announced this year’s recipient of the Wulfstan Cross, an award which pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church in the Diocese of Worcester. Phil Mitchell
CYCLISTS in Alcester are being invited to have their bikes safety checked for free outside the Greig Hall, Gunnings Road on Saturday, November 1. Goz”zard Bikes, a new Alcester-based business focused on servicing and repairs, will be carrying out
FOLLOWING a hugely successful concert at Beoley Village Hall last year, the popular acoustic trio, Whalebone are set to return with their 2014 tour.An evening of high energy acoustic music and haunting atmospheric tunes will be captivating spectators
CHILDREN at Bright Kids Studley have been out and about in the community, donating food to local care homes and charities, and visiting residents as part of the nursery's harvest festival celebrations. Tots from the Sunbeams room visited Studley's
THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice Lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 00679. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 57526, and the £50 prize to 88275. The £5 winners are 00508, 01475, 01762, 02262,
Redditch United 2, St Neots Town 0 RAMPANT Redditch United completed a double over second placed St Neots and climbed into fourth spot themselves following a fabulous display of attacking football, writes Nick Pullen. In truth, Reds should
THE Countryside Alliance Awards, also known as the Rural Oscars, are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special Champion of Champions scheme. Redditch MP Karen Lumley is urging her constituents to support Feckenham Village Shop in November
