A WORCESTERSHIRE man has pleaded guilty to cheating the taxpayer of almost £70,000 with false benefit claims and will be sentenced on November 26. Ricky Parker-Smythe, aged 68, of Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, appeared in a wheelchair at Worcester
POLICE are reminding the public to be vigilant after an attempted fraud in Redditch. The incident happened on Tuesday, October 28 at around 12.15pm, when a 72-year-old woman received a phone call from somebody claiming to be a police officer from
ST Bede's Catholic Middle School recently set a day aside for its year seven pupils to take part in a bullying workshop. A professional theatre company, The Little English Theatre, came to work with the children to discuss the topic of bullying
BROMSGROVE and Redditch residents are being asked to think about giving any items they're looking to throw away a new lease of life by taking advantage of the many re-use options in the area. Every day across Worcestershire things end up going
THINK Floyd, one of the UK's number one Pink Floyd tribute acts, are renowned for their stunning celebration of one of the world's greatest musical icons. Now in their 20th year, the incredibly talented musicians who make up Think Floyd have managed
THE family of an Alzheimer's sufferer from Alcester, who was found safe and well after going missing for 21 hours, are now aiming to raise money for the volunteer teams who helped search for their relative.Ted Hemming disappeared at around 6.30pm
A BUSINESS trainee from Redditch has beaten off stiff competition from across the country to be crowned Young Achiever of the Year in a national housebuilder’s award scheme.Chloe Simpson was recognised for her hard work and dedication by leading
OLD-fashioned ‘signing-on’, job cards in windows, and Full Monty-style dole queues have been consigned to the past as Bromsgrove and Redditch Jobcentres are among those to undergo a digital revolution. High-tech equipment, including specially-designed
AS part of its Mental Health Month that has been running throughout October, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, the county’s main provider of community and mental health services, held an event to raise awareness of the importance of ensuring
WORCESTERSHIRE county councillors and senior officers will be at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre on Saturday, November 1 to give Redditch residents and businesses the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the council's plans for the future
