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  • Money stolen in cash point distraction thefts in Redditch

    POLICE are appealing for information and urging the public to be vigilant after distraction thefts at cash points in Redditch this afternoon. The incidents happened between 11am and 12.15pm at the Halifax and HSBC cash machines in the town centre

  • Give just a few hours and help save lives

    THE team at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched a new campaign to encourage further volunteers to join the charity by demonstrating just how important volunteers are to supporting the great work of the vitally important emergency service.

  • Resolute defence proves too tough to pierce for Kingfishers

    Claverdon 13, Redditch 0REDDITCH put up a good fight this weekend against second placed Claverdon, but didn’t have enough firepower to breach a superb defensive display by the home team.The Kingfishers may regret not turning pressure into points, which

  • Police seeking owner of bracelet

    POLICE are asking for the owner of a stunning bracelet found in Redditch to get in touch with them. The Pandora bracelet was found in the town and handed into police but none have been reported missing. PC Richard Waterhouse said it may be

  • Centenary birthday for great-grandmother

    A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER from Redditch will mark her 100th Birthday on Thursday, December 4. Vera Wright, from Webheath, plans to celebrate the occasion in style with a small party being held at the Foxlydiate Arms on the day followed by an afternoon tea themed

  • Festive fair to take place at Alcester Academy

    STUDENTS at Alcester Academy are getting into the festive spirit by organising a Christmas fair. A team of students in year nine are arranging the event as part of their business studies course. During the event there will be entertainment

  • Overload Generation perform to hundreds at the Kingfisher

    CHRISTMAS came early last weekend for fans of Overload Generation, finalists in this year's X Factor. The boyband gave a special performance at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre to hundreds of eager young fans. The band, who reached the live shows

  • Abbeydale too strong for Queens Head

    IN the Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination League Division Two, Abbeydale got the better of Queens Head 10-0. Ryan Jones led the way with a hat-trick as the home side moved to within two points of second place. In Rubery, the ‘Legends

  • Masquerade party tonight for good cause

    RESIDENTS are being invited to a masquerade party, all for a worthy cause. The event, organised by Boo-Chic Nails and Beauty, is at Steps Bar & Bistro in Headless Cross tonight Thursday, November 27 from 8pm. The ball is aid of Des Walsh

  • New-look Sainsbury’s store is unveiled

    REDDITCH'S MP, the mayor, and a 10-year-old pupil from the town bagged the honour of officially unveiling the new-look Sainsbury’s store on Wednesday, November 26 Marcie Flemming, a year six pupil at Ridgeway Middle School, was given the chance

  • Fire in town centre flat

    FIRE crews from Redditch, Bromsgrove and Droitwich were called to a flat fire in Redditch town centre. The incident happened yesterday at about 6.45pm in Market Place and Evesham Street. Crews used hose reel jets to get the fire under control

  • Adams wants side to kick on

    ALVECHURCH will be hoping to use their battling display in the Worcestershire Senior Urn as a springboard. The Lye Meadow outfit came through a testing encounter to see win 3-2 on penalties last week and book their place in the semi-finals, where

  • Upset as lowly Swan topple league leaders

    TABLE-topping Chris and Gerry Show’s unbeaten start to the season was ended by bottom side Swan in the Studley Skittles League. There was little between the teams after two legs but Swan then pulled away over the final three legs to win decisively