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THE TOWN-TWINNING showcase at Redditch Library on Saturday has been hailed a success after more than 1,200 people visited on the day. There were a variety of activities on offer, including stalls with information on Redditch’s five twin towns, exhibitions and displays, film screenings, food from some of the countries and live entertainment. Among those performing were local renowned artist Otis, the Bromsgrove and Redditch Ukrainian dance group ‘Myria’, Tanzanian gospel singer Bubele, who belted out songs in Swahili…

A PUB COMPANY and the Royal British Legion want punters from Redditch to raise a glass and then take it home to raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Marston’s is teaming up with the RBL in a nod to Brits who have taken pub glasses home without permission. This time it’s encouraged as Redditch pubs will join over 1,000 others across the UK in serving drinks in limited-edition commemorative glasses. The pair have partnered to create brand new,…

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REDDITCH Borough Women produced a stunning injury-time turnaround to beat Rugby Town 4-3 and advance in the Division One Cup. Borough trailed by a single goal heading into stoppage time only to stun the visitors with a pair of late goals at Cherry Tree Walk. Goals from Kathryn Pagan, Millie Connolly-Heath, Violet Pugh and Esther Lau-McKaay helped Borough into the quarter-finals of the competition. The club’s men’s side also advanced in the Marsh Challenge Cup with a 4-2 victory…

A TEAM of firefighters and their loved ones are gearing up to hike across the Malverns for charity. A 12-strong team of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) firefighters and some family and friends will be hiking the nine-mile ‘end-to-end’ route across the Malvern Hills to support the Fire Fighters Charity on November 16. To add a little difficulty, group members will be wearing firefighters’ PPE – leggings and a tunic – with some wearing breathing apparatus…

A FOOD manufacturer from Worcestershire and an environmental services provider from Warwickshire have been successfully prosecuted by the Environment Agency for causing the pollution of a Worcestershire brook. On October 24, Worcester Crown Court sentenced Elisabeth The Chef (ETC), from Lower Broadheath, Worcester, and Civil Environmental Project Services Ltd (CEPS) of Bidford-upon-Avon, for causing a discharge into Laugherne Brook, in September 2017. The companies have been ordered to pay fines and costs in excess of £90,000. ETC was fined…

ALCESTER and District Local History Society (ADLHS) is continuing to mark its 50th anniversary year with a one-day festival to be held next Saturday, November 2. An exhibition  of photos and documents revealing the town’s history will be held at the town hall on Henley Street along with three talks by enthusiasts in the afternoon. At 12midday, Stephen Godfrey will present A Concise History of Alcester which, in 60 minutes, will look at the history of the town from…

REDDITCH MP, Chris Bloore, has visited the Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW) campus in the town, where he met with Level 3 year one Health and Social Care students. The visit provided an opportunity for the MP to engage with future healthcare professionals and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector. During his visit, Mr Bloore participated in a discussion with the students about Redditch and the role of an MP. He said: “I had a fantastic morning…

TRIBUTES have poured in for a long-serving stalwart of the Scouts movement in Worcestershire and further afield after her passing. Scouts Bromsgrove have shared a heartfelt tribute to Ann Clark, a lead volunteer across the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire who recently passed away on October 20 this year aged 80. Ann Clark was described as a ‘pillar of our scouting community’ for over 40 years. Ann had held many voluntary roles over her time including being…

AN INSURANCE firm is launching a search for outstanding charities to support through funding and it wants Worcestershire organisations to apply. Ansvar Insurance, who specialise in working with charities and non-profits, is delighted to launch its efforts to support three charities with a donation of £75,000 each over the next three years. They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices through their new Programme of Giving. This…