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  • Council delays decision on plans for 2,500 new homes

    A DECISION on whether to controversially build thousands of new homes on land near Foxlydiate Lane and Pumphouse Lane has been delayed by Redditch planners. Plans for the erection of up to 2,560 homes were discussed at a Redditch planning meeting

  • 'High value' caravan stolen from Alvechurch field

    POLICE are appealing for information after a 'high value' caravan was stolen from a field in Alvechurch. The theft happened sometime between Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3. A cream coloured Challenger Sport 586 caravan was stolen

  • Businessman goes to South Pole to raise cash for charity

    A BUSINESSMAN is getting ready to undertake the second biggest challenge of his life, to reach the South Pole. Dean Attwell, from Beoley-based Oakland International, is self-funding his polar expedition to ensure that all money raised will go directly

  • Tributes paid to a true local hero, gentleman and inspiration

    TRIBUTES have been paid to an inspirational swimming coach who served the Redditch community for more than 40 years has died. David Finney, co-founder of The Bridge Swimming Club, originally set up for members of the Boys and Girls Brigade, recently

  • Two new shops to open in former covered market area

    EXACTLY six years to the day since opening in the Kingfisher Centre as a pop up shop, retro record store Vintage Trax is returning with a second shop. Opening at the same time is Vintage Threads, offering vintage clothing, footwear, and accessories