Alcester

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'Drink-driving' pensioner 'narrowly missed' oncoming traffic
A PENSIONER was arrested after allegedly driving onto the wrong side of the road whilst nearly four times over the limit.

Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors have opened a new branch in Alcester.

Redditch funeral directors expands into Alcester

Man charged after drugs are seized in Alcester

Man charged after cannabis and cocaine bust

The historic pancake day race returned to Alcester.

Historic pancake race makes triumphant return

The changes will impact Alcester. Image: Google Maps.

Council tax to rise as county's budget is set

From left: Steve McAdam, Alcester Town Football Club chairman; Paul Blackmoore, Studley Scout Group; Alcester & Stratford District Round Table chairman Richard Jones; Sian Davies, Alcester Brownies/Rainbows, and Steve Bennett, Alcester & District

Alcester Round Table raise thousands for local causes

Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft.

Witness appeal after thieves target vehicles

Police and Crime Commissioner Phillip Seccombe at the launch of the strategy.

Target set to halve road deaths by 2030

The supermarket giant has withdrawn the application. Image: PA.

Aldi withdraws plan for new store in Alcester

William and Kelsey Seymour, Earl and Countess of Yarmouth, with their St Maur Elderflower Liqueur.

Alcester couple's liqueur wins top award in Las Vegas

Cllr Susan Juned (SDC Group Leader Liberal Democrats), Cllr Tony Jefferson, Cllr Andrew Day, Cllr Judith Falp (WDC Group Leader Whitnash Residents’ Association), Cllr Alan Boad (WDC Group Leader Liberal Democrats).

Council's merger document officially sent to Parliament

The team at the Royal Oak in Alcester receiving the 'Pub of the Season' award.

Alcester pub wins top accolade from real ale fans

Mark Dufty, Managing Director at Goodflex Rubber Co with Denise Osborne, Business Development Advisor at Coventry City Council and Jim Clark, account manager at the CWLEP Growth Hub.

Leading rubber firm expands to new home in Alcester

Alcester is in the running to be become one of the UK's latest cities to mark the Queen's Platuinum Jubilee.

Alcester in the running for city status in Jubilee competition

Pupils at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School working on the sensory garden.

Students receive £1k donation to help create sensory garden

Andy Taylor and Sarah Pert at the newly reopened Mother Huff Cap in Great Alne.

Historic pub reopens its doors after three year closure

(Left) Cllr Andrew Day, leader of Warwick District Council , (right) Cllr Tony Jefferson, leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

Warwick and Stratford vote in favour of South Warwickshire merger

If the plans are passed, Alcester would come under the new South Warwickshire authority.

Cabinet approves merger plan to create South Warwickshire District Council

Councillor Mark Cargill, Alcester Mayor Councillor Kathryn Cargill, and town crier David Parkes at the Christmas Fayre.

Hundreds return to Greig Hall as it reopens after a decade

Santa is coming to town. Photo: Paul Jackson.

Here is when to catch Santa in Alcester and Studley this December

Cllr Mark Cargill with Glyn Slade outside the Greig Hall in Alcester.

Greig Hall set to welcome visitors to its Christmas Fayre

William and Kelsey Seymour, Earl and Countess of Yarmouth, creators of St Maur.

Aristocratic Alcester couple expand liqueur business

People’s Postcode Lottery ambasador Matt Johnson with the winners' cheques.

Five Alcester neighbours scoop People's Postcode Lottery prize

Renewed appeal to find missing Alcester teen

The Friends of Greig Hall volunteer to reopen Greig Hall for the community in Alcester.

Greig Hall volunteers raise £100k to bring venue back to life

Nelson Mansfield of Butter Street Bakery (centre) has been crowned the runner up for West Midlands’ Bread Hero by the Tiptree World Bread Awards with Brook Food. Photo: Butter Street Bakery.

Baker dubbed 'Stephen Hawking of bread' scoops national prize

Aggie Szalinsk Dutkowiak won the national 'Lifetime Achievement of the Year' award at the Barchester Care Awards 2021.

Carer wins prestigious national lifetime achievement award

A group of men and women stood with placards at the Alcester Court Leet annual meeting on October 7.

Protest calls for Alcester Court Leet to include women

Stratford District Council covers Alcester and Studley. Image: Google Maps.

Council integration plans continue

The team at Dan Skelton Racing receiving the Lycetts Leadership Award. Photo: cranhamphoto.com

Alcester horse training yard wins prestigious national award

Antiques expert Christina Trevanion.

BBC antiques expert to host valuation in Alcester

Tributes paid to Alcester woman who died in crash

Singer-songwriter Amber Mansell from Alcester.

Alcester singer-songwriter releases debut single

Photo: OPU Warwickshire on Twitter.

Road warning after lorry drops load of hay in Alcester

The Greig Leisure Centre in Alcester is to introduce 'quiet hours' to support people with autism.

Alcester leisure centre to introduce 'quiet hours' to support those with autism

Jack Stephens. Photo: Warwickshire Police

Appeal continues for missing teen believed to be in Alcester

A man was arrested after a crash on the A46 between Stratford and Alcester on Friday evening.

Man, aged 25, arrested after crash on A46 near Alcester

Jack Blackman in action.

WATCH: Alcester songwriter makes final of worldwide competition

Police rescued the swan after it wandered close to a busy road. Photo: Alcester Police on Facebook.

'Hot Fuzz' moment as Alcester police save swan

Jack Stephens. Photo: Warwickshire Police.

Appeal to find missing teen believed to be in Alcester

Neve, April, Chloe and Floss finally got to celebrate their prom with a special celebration at home.

Alcester teens celebrate end of school with homemade prom

Recycling collections are set to resume today (Monday, August 2) in Alcester and Studley after eight days delay.

Alcester and Studley recycling collections resume after eight day delay

The junction of Alcester Heath and Coughton Lane. Picture: Google

Man dies after car crashes into tree in Alcester

MISSING: Jack Stephens

Teen missing for weeks may be in Alcester

SUPPORT: For children's mental health in Worcestershire (credit:Colin Mearns)

Mental health support for parents in Worcestershire worried about their child's mental health

Alcester mum shares her 'inspiring' weight loss journey

PureGym in Redditch

Fixed penalty notice handed to tier 4 resident visiting Redditch gym

Schools in Worcestershire are set to receive a funding boost

Increase in funding for Worcestershire schools

Church Lane, Cookhill. Picture: Google

Arrest after pedestrian is killed in crash near Alcester

LOCKDOWN: Cllr Adrian Gregson, Dr Kathryn Cobain and Cllr Sarah Rouse

Worcestershire leaders call on residents to follow new lockdown rules

A blaze has broken out on the roof of the building and firefighters are currently dealing with the incident at the scene.

Updated Fire breaks out in the roof of Travelodge near Wychbold

Left to right: Acer Bridges, Eddie Jones and Elias Taylor.

Tardebigge man one of three jailed after attacking elderly couple

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Richie Anderson will host the virtual quiz tonight (Friday, April 24)

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to host virtual Facebook quiz to raise vital funds