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Volunteers, staff and local residents have created a Remembrance display of knitted and crocheted poppies at Coughton Court's Catholic Church.

Community comes together to create moving poppy tribute at Coughton Court

£1,000 reward offered to find wanted 24-year-old linked to Alcester

There have been several reported motorcycle thefts

There have been several reported motorcycle thefts

Police appeal after series of motorcycle thefts

Alcester Town FC's U14 girls squad in their kit sponsored by Helping Hands Home Care

Alcester Town FC's U14 girls squad in their kit sponsored by Helping Hands Home Care

Alcester girls' football team gets new kits thanks to home care company

Colleagues at the Specsavers Alcester store

Colleagues at the Specsavers Alcester store

Alcester first responders teach life-saving skills to Specsavers team

Haywood Lodge welcomed residents, families and local community members for a Virtual Dementia Experience designed to raise awareness and understanding.

Haywood Lodge welcomed residents, families and local community members for a Virtual Dementia Experience designed to raise awareness and understanding.

Virtual dementia bus visits Studley to help people understand condition

Alcester Youth Choir took part in a national study examining the effects of community singing on children's moods and wellbeing.

Alcester Youth Choir took part in a national study examining the effects of community singing on children's moods and wellbeing.

Alcester children help reveal how singing in a choir could boost happiness

Coughton Court in Warwickshire is offering free entry for children accompanied by paying adults during October half term this year.

Coughton Court in Warwickshire is offering free entry for children accompanied by paying adults during October half term this year.

Cultural attractions

Kids go free at Warwickshire Tudor house this October half term

Acorn Veterinary Centre is offering free dental assessments for cats and dogs aged six and over until December 18.

Acorn Veterinary Centre is offering free dental assessments for cats and dogs aged six and over until December 18.

Studley vets offers free dental checks for older cats and dogs until December

Alcester runners completed 1,166 miles over 60 hours, raising more than £2,000 for Parkinson's UK and The Beyond Recovery Project.

Alcester runners completed 1,166 miles over 60 hours, raising more than £2,000 for Parkinson's UK and The Beyond Recovery Project.

Alcester runners go the extra mile as epic charity challenge raises £2,000

The Community Nature Reserve is inviting households across Redditch and Alcester to create wildlife-friendly spaces in gardens, balconies and patios.

The Community Nature Reserve is inviting households across Redditch and Alcester to create wildlife-friendly spaces in gardens, balconies and patios.

From window boxes to wild gardens - Redditch residents invited to help nature

Alcester Mop Fair

Alcester Mop Fair

PHOTOS - Beloved ancient traditional returns to town

Alcester Musical Theatre Company members have created a fundraising calendar alongside their production of Calendar Girls The Musical supporting Blood Cancer UK.

Alcester Musical Theatre Company members have created a fundraising calendar alongside their production of Calendar Girls The Musical supporting Blood Cancer UK.

Alcester cast bare all for calendar ahead of Redditch musical performances

Residents at Haywood Lodge in Studley created a Harvest Cornucopia which won its category at the Forest of Arden Agricultural Show.

Residents at Haywood Lodge in Studley created a Harvest Cornucopia which won its category at the Forest of Arden Agricultural Show.

Studley care home residents win award for colourful harvest display

The school was praised by inspectors

The school was praised by inspectors

School praised for 'exceptional' approach to student wellbeing in Ofsted report

Ben Truslove, with Brian Gadd, MD and Ben Moseley, operations manager at JoTiKa in Alcester

Ben Truslove, with Brian Gadd, MD and Ben Moseley, operations manager at JoTiKa in Alcester

Growing Redditch technology company moves to larger offices in Alcester

Police have been conducting speed checks

Police have been conducting speed checks

Driver caught speeding at 53mph in 40mph zone during police checks

The open-air concert will take place in the stately home’s grounds on Saturday, July 3, 2027. It will feature the 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey, alongside DJ Goldierocks (pictured) and live vocalists

The open-air concert will take place in the stately home’s grounds on Saturday, July 3, 2027. It will feature the 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey, alongside DJ Goldierocks (pictured) and live vocalists

Classic Ibiza tickets go on sale for summer 2027 show at Ragley Hall

Artist Elizabeth Dimitroff will live and work at Coughton Court from September 7 to September 27 as part of an artist residency programme led by The Dot Project and HeritageXplore.

Artist Elizabeth Dimitroff will live and work at Coughton Court from September 7 to September 27 as part of an artist residency programme led by The Dot Project and HeritageXplore.

Contemporary artist to live and work at historic Coughton Court

Studley Farmers' Ball organising committee present their cheque to St Richard’s Hospice. Pictured (left to right) Annabelle Kent, community fundraiser at St Richard’s, Mark Turner, Sally Green, Mike Latham, Maxine Stanley, Jacquie Dodsworth, Jim

Studley Farmers' Ball organising committee present their cheque to St Richard’s Hospice. Pictured (left to right) Annabelle Kent, community fundraiser at St Richard’s, Mark Turner, Sally Green, Mike Latham, Maxine Stanley, Jacquie Dodsworth, Jim

Studley Farmers' Ball raises £22,500 in memory of much-loved farmer

More than 100 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Studley Leisure Centre

More than 100 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Studley Leisure Centre

More than 100 solar panels installed on roof of Studley Leisure Centre

Coughton Court in Warwickshire has launched a photography display, The Throckmorton Family: Through the Lens, showcasing the lives of the Throckmorton family across the years

Coughton Court in Warwickshire has launched a photography display, The Throckmorton Family: Through the Lens, showcasing the lives of the Throckmorton family across the years

Rare photographs reveal generations of family life at Coughton Court

Speed checks on the A46

Speed checks on the A46

Driver caught travelling at 83mph in police speed checks

Cricket influencer with millions of views urges fans to help clubs with simple tip

The gardens at Cherry Trees Care Home in Alcester have been named Garden of the Year for Barchester’s North Division in the 2026 Care Awards.

The gardens at Cherry Trees Care Home in Alcester have been named Garden of the Year for Barchester’s North Division in the 2026 Care Awards.

Alcester care home celebrates Garden of the Year regional success

Sheila Hopwood with Cherry Trees Care Home's winning ice cream sundae

Sheila Hopwood with Cherry Trees Care Home's winning ice cream sundae

Cherry Trees Care Home in Alcester scoops regional ice cream award

A summer of family fun is planned at Coughton Court in Alcester

A summer of family fun is planned at Coughton Court in Alcester

Cultural attractions

Summer of family fun planned at Coughton Court in Alcester

The conservation project at Coughton Court near Alcester has won the heritage category at the RICS Awards 2026 West Midlands, and will now compete at the national final on October 22

The conservation project at Coughton Court near Alcester has won the heritage category at the RICS Awards 2026 West Midlands, and will now compete at the national final on October 22

Alcester's Coughton Court wins top heritage prize at RICS awards

Historic Coughton Court is to host a candlelit comedy night in July

Historic Coughton Court is to host a candlelit comedy night in July

Historic Coughton Court to host candlelit comedy night in July

Dads go for free to Coughton Court on Father's Day

Dads go for free to Coughton Court on Father's Day

Former National Trust site announces dads go free this Father's Day

Abbey Mills aerial of road network

Abbey Mills aerial of road network

Large former distribution warehouse up for sale

Closures and diversions have been announced across the Redditch area

Closures and diversions have been announced across the Redditch area

Road and footpath closures planned across Redditch and Alvechurch

PHOTOS - Famous Red Arrows and historic aircraft delight crowds

'Eyes to the skies' - Famous Red Arrows likely to fly over Worcestershire

Thousands of people visited the festival

Thousands of people visited the festival

PHOTOS: Much-loved food festival returns to town

A man has died after being hit by a HGV on the A46

A man has died after being hit by a HGV on the A46

Pedestrian dies after being hit by HGV lorry

This May half term at Coughton Court in Alcester there’s lots of bee-themed activities for all ages to enjoy, including bee crafting, bee felting and the Alcester Bee Festival on Saturday, May 30.

This May half term at Coughton Court in Alcester there’s lots of bee-themed activities for all ages to enjoy, including bee crafting, bee felting and the Alcester Bee Festival on Saturday, May 30.

Cultural attractions

Bee crafts, music and sculpture trail planned at Coughton Court

Marinela Atomei leaving Warwick Crown Court in Leamington Spa, where she appeared on charges of stalking Earl Spencer

Marinela Atomei leaving Warwick Crown Court in Leamington Spa, where she appeared on charges of stalking Earl Spencer

Warwickshire woman denies stalking Earl Spencer

Ben Truslove, Rita Dunford, Chloe Byrne, James Dunford, Jess Toone and Jenny Dare

Ben Truslove, Rita Dunford, Chloe Byrne, James Dunford, Jess Toone and Jenny Dare

Business secures prestigious new head office in town

Historic planes and world famous Red Arrows to fly over

Care home director Alison Donaldson is joining a charity cook-off to raise funds for charity

Care home director Alison Donaldson is joining a charity cook-off to raise funds for charity

Stourbridge care home boss competes in national charity cook-off

A car key burglary gang have been sentenced

A car key burglary gang have been sentenced

Car key burglary gang sentenced to total of almost 95 years

Sharon Constable (Alcester High Bayliff), Gary Williams (Alcester Town FC), Dave Henderson (Mayor of Alcester) and Tracey Parks (Alcester Court Leet)

Sharon Constable (Alcester High Bayliff), Gary Williams (Alcester Town FC), Dave Henderson (Mayor of Alcester) and Tracey Parks (Alcester Court Leet)

'Huge moment' for football club after officially opening new £350,000 clubhouse

Ninja Tag Active at Stratford Leisure Centre

Ninja Tag Active at Stratford Leisure Centre

Free Easter activities for children at Alcester leisure centre

The gardens of the Tudor country house

The gardens of the Tudor country house

Popular Tudor country house in running for garden to be named best in the UK

'Eyes to the skies' - Famous Red Arrows and historic planes set to fly over

The event at Jackson Place

The event at Jackson Place

Residents raise thousands at coffee morning for dementia services

Birmingham Magistrates' Court

Birmingham Magistrates' Court

Police officer in court accused of stealing jewellery from raided property

View of the proposed site

View of the proposed site

Planning and development

Plan submitted to build new discount supermarket in town

Warwickshire Police is investigating a suspected road rage and criminal damage incident near Alcester

Warwickshire Police is investigating a suspected road rage and criminal damage incident near Alcester

Driver reportedly punched by van driver in road rage alteration

Bloor Homes road naming group

Bloor Homes road naming group

Planning and development

Seven people honoured at official road naming ceremony on new development

The Old Station Nursery in Alcester has been rated 'good' in all categories

The Old Station Nursery in Alcester has been rated 'good' in all categories

Nursey where 'every child feels valued' celebrates latest Ofsted report

Image of Midlands Air Ambulance in flight

Image of Midlands Air Ambulance in flight

Cyclist, 80, airlifted to hospital after 'serious' collision

Browns Food Stores

Browns Food Stores

New store officially set to open at services