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  • Darts row in pub ends with assault

    POLICE are appealing for people to come forward after an assault at a Redditch pub left a man requiring hospital treatment. It happened at the Sportsmans Arms in Peakman Street, at about 9.30pm on Wednesday, July 31. The victim, a 49-year-old

  • Trystan's skills tour de force

    MOTORSPORT: Trystan Finocchiaro showed his skill as he raced to four podium finishes at the Aprilia Superteen Challenge in Rockingham. The 14-year-old finished third in the Nitro Newcomers Championship in the first race and second in races the

  • Women cycle from Wythall to Warwick

    WOMEN took to two wheels to ride from Wythall to Warwick and back to highlight their cycling group. Members of Hopwood Ladies Cycling Club used tandem bikes and single cycles to travel about 40 miles on Wednesday, August 7. Around 15 cyclists

  • Employment project hailed a success

    A SPECIAL project to help get young people on track for employment has been hailed as a success. A five day programme delivered by Warwickshire Targeted Youth Support, took place recently in Studley. The participants, young males from Alcester

  • Bulldogs maul Ravens

    RUGBY LEAGUE: North East Worcestershire Ravens were crushed 98-8 by Birmingham Bulldogs. Bulldogs, who needed a big win to secure second spot in the Midlands Rugby League Premier, ran in 17 tries, 15 of which were converted. Ben Coleman and

  • Man robbed minutes after returning to his Redditch home

    WITNESSES and information are being sought after a man was robbed soon after arriving back at his home in Redditch. It happened at 6am on Sunday, August 4, minutes after the victim, a man in his 60s, had driven back to Foxcote Close in Winyates

  • Alcester man refused specialist cancer treatment dies

    AN Alcester man who was refused specialist cancer treatment through the NHS has died. 49 year-old Adrian Ashby died in the early hours of Tuesday, August 6 after losing his battle with cancer. Mr Ashby, who ran Alcester Carpets and Curtains

  • Barry is tops on River Alne

    ANGLING: Barry Blewett took top honours at Needles AC’s competition on the River Alne. He bagged 5lbs 12ozs to win the tournament, which had 22 anglers taking part. In second spot was Bob Allen with a similar catch for 4lbs 9ozs, third was

  • Strong finished for Redditch swimmers

    SWIMMING: Redditch finished joint second in the final round of the Mercia League at the Tamworth Snowdome. Members recorded 15 personal bests and 16 county qualifying times as Redditch finished behind Rugby and level with Lichfield on 182 points