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REDDITCH United have finalised their pre-season schedule ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season. The Reds will play nine friendly games in a packed pre-season programme for Mike Fowler’s side. Redditch begin pre-season with a home game against Chasetown on Saturday, July 4 with kick-off at 1pm at the Valley Stadium. The Reds then travel to Evesham United on Tuesday, July 7 with kick-off at 7.45pm at the Spiers and Hartwell Stadium. Another away trip follows with Redditch…

ALVECHURCH have completed the signing of striker Ben Stephens following his departure from champions Harborough Town. Stephens scored 37 goals in 86 appearances for the Bees and helped Harborough win the Southern League Premier Central title last term. He netted 25 goals in the 2024/25 campaign and scored 12 last term en route to lifting the league title. The 28-year-old also played 45 times for Macclesfield in League Two across a two-season spell. Church boss Kyle Storer said: “This…

The BBC is set to cut 550 jobs and close a number of programmes as part of a major cost-saving drive launched by its new director-general, Matt Brittin. The reductions are the first stage of a wider restructuring programme that is expected to see around 2,000 roles disappear across the corporation over the next three years. Staff have also been warned that television channels and radio networks are being reviewed as BBC bosses seek to reshape the organisation in…

England’s long-awaited 2026 World Cup campaign finally gets under way on Wednesday as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas, six days after the tournament officially began. For thousands of loyal England supporters who have travelled across the Atlantic, the wait is almost over. While Gareth Tuchel’s side prepare for their opening group match, a sea of St George’s Cross flags has already begun appearing across Texas as supporters gather in bars, fan zones and city centres ahead of…

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested Andy Burnham could be handed a major role in Government if the Greater Manchester Mayor wins Thursday’s crucial Makerfield by-election, as pressure on the Prime Minister’s leadership continues to mount. The offer comes amid growing speculation that Burnham is the leading contender to replace Sir Keir should Labour enter a leadership contest in the coming weeks. Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Sir Keir praised Burnham and indicated he would be…