First of two major developments refused planning permission

4:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

THE northern part of a proposed housing development to the west of Alcester was rejected last night at a meeting of Stratford District Council planning committee.

Lib Dems claim county council will have no direction

12:40pm Friday 24th May 2013

LIBERAL Democrats on Warwickshire County Council have spoken out over a deal between the Conservatives and Labour, which has resulted in a minority Conservative leadership at the council.

Work getting underway for CLA Game Fair

8:40am Friday 24th May 2013

WORK is about to get underway for the huge logistical operation that is the CLA Game Fair at the Ragley estate this summer.

Worcestershire classics performed at Coughton Court

Donald Hunt. Image courtesy of Elgar Chorale.

12:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

FANS of the Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar will have an opportunity to hear some of his works in an interesting setting next month with an evening of musical entertainment at Coughton Court.

Reminder of planning meeting

11:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A DECISION is due to be made this evening over whether to grant planning permission to 350 homes on land north of Allimore Lane in Alcester.

Discover Alcester's secret gardens and raise money for Cancer Research

Norman Baker, Caroline Nevey, Judy Hill, and Sue Blackburn are all opening up their gardens for the Alcester Garden Walkabout. Buy photo: RMM211314a at redditchadvertiser.co.uk/pictures or call 01527 889030.

8:40am Thursday 23rd May 2013

NEXT weekend 20 large and small gardens around Alcester will be opening up to the public, for what is now the 23rd year of the Alcester Garden Walkabout.

Bidford's Budgens moves toward British meat

Store supervisor Jamie Horton is proud to fly the British flag as the store moves towards stocking 100 per cent British meat.

1:34pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

BIDFORD’S Budgens store is making a move toward stocking 100 per cent British meat and poultry. The Budgens stores are all owned and managed by local people, and Guy Warner who owns the Bidford branch is changing the shop’s own SuperValu range of beef, chicken, turkey, pork and lamb to be British and Red Tractor approved, which means that customers can also be sure the animals have been well treated. Mr Warner, said: “As an independent, local retailer, it’s so important that we can respond to the demands of our local customers. High quality fresh meat is key to most people’s daily shop, so there’s no compromise, they need to know they’re getting the best.”

Bidford's Lib Dem district councillor moves to the Conservatives

8:20am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

IN a shock move, the Stratford District councillor for Bidford and Salford has defected to the Conservative party after representing the Liberal Democrats since 2001.

Food festival pulls in the crowds for fourth year running

Anne Bugler, Edwina Neale, and Mike Clark sold duck cake pops to raise money for Alcester Bunting and Christmas Lights Fund.

12:40pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festival was hailed as a huge success by its organisers after drawing thousands of people to the town for the fourth year running.

Alcester PCSOs commended for dedication and professionalism

8:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

TWO Alcester PCSOs were among more than 30 police officers, staff and volunteers presented with local policing awards at a ceremony earlier this month.

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