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SPORTING Club Inkberrow played out a goalless draw with Cirencester Town despite finishing the game with 10-men. Sporting had Jay Higgins-Pugsley sent off late on at the Corinium Stadium as Inkberrow stretched their unbeaten run to four league matches. The result means Inkberrow sit fifth in the Hellenic League Premier Division table, two points inside the play-off places. After a first-half penalty shout fell on deaf ears, Sporting’s Jack Tolley saw his shot well-saved by the Cirencester goalkeeper. Inkberrow…

VISITORS to Coughton Court near Alcester are being given the unique opportunity to become part of the building’s fabric for ever. The team at the National Trust property is inviting people to personalise a recycled roof tile which will later be fixed on the historic building. Participants in the Tag a Tile event can decorate their tiles with a picture, write a message to a loved one or commemorate a special date or event. These tiles will join thousands…

REDDITCH Borough Ladies secured an emphatic 5-1 derby win against local rivals Redditch United Women at Arrow Vale Sports Centre. Borough broke the deadlock on 25 minutes when Grace Murphy pounced on a back pass and found the net via the aid of both posts. And the home side doubled their lead when a United clearance hit Millie Connolly-Heath in the face and rebounded into the goal. Borough extended their lead courtesy of Olivia Dargie’s strike from distance before…

REDDITCH Borough continued their promotion charge with a hard-fought 2-1 win away at 10-man Ludlow Town. Goals from Sean Brain and Brogan Halpin helped Borough to victory at Bromfield Road while Ludlow had Reece Williams sent off just past the hour mark. The result means Redditch sit second in the Hellenic League Division One table, six points behind leaders Droitwich Spa with a game in-hand. Redditch are next in action against Wellington on Saturday, December 7 with kick-off at…

A TEENAGER from Redditch won one gold and two silver medals competing in the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships. Adam Ross, aged 16, won gold in the 25m backstroke event. He also took silver in both the 25m and 50m breaststroke races. He competed in seven events in the 16 and under age group – both 25m and 50m distance across all four strokes. Adam’s coach at EVT@Redditch, Lee Ross said: “Adam was a founder member of EVT@Redditch triathlon…

BUDDING politicians in Worcestershire’s Youth Cabinet have launched their new manifesto as part of UK Parliament Week. Locally and nationally elected politicians within the county were on hand to support the group as they shared their priority subjects for their next term at an event in the Hive, Worcester last Saturday (November 23). Councillor Steve Mackay, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Families, and Worcester MP Tom Collins chipped in at the event. The counties Youth Cabinet…

LEO Fanthome secured the first stoppage win of his professional career following a fourth round TKO victory against Ryan Broten. Fanthome (3-1) punished Broten throughout the fight before referee Peter McCormack stepped in to wave off the bout in the fourth and final round at the Holiday Inn at Birmingham Airport. And the Redditch fighter hopes to return to the ring in February next year. Fanthome said: “I would like to thank all of the people who came out…

REDDITCH United have confirmed the return of former caretaker boss and assistant manager Keron Jackson to the club’s backroom staff. Jackson returns to the club in an assistant manager capacity to recently-appointed boss Matt Clarke. And Simon Johnson has also joined the club as first team coach following the recent departures of Calum Flangan and Ryan Conneely. Clarke said: “The minute I knew I was coming back I was straight on the phone to Keron as we have worked…

THE latest round of matches in the Redditch Skittles League saw two teams claim big victories with the other game settled by just eight pins. Jumbo Jet Set took maximum points against nine-man C and G Show who had to field a player less due to last-minute unavailability. The Jets secured a 35-pin win after leaving their opponents a near impossible 116 pins for victory in the last leg. For Jumbo Jets, Rob Quartly (43, 13 stack), Rich Johnston…

SUE RYDER is urging the public to donate pre-loved items for Christmas, so the charity can be there for more people approaching the end of life or living with grief this festive season. A clear out can also provide shoppers with affordable and sustainable ways to fill stocking and space under trees this Christmas. Anthony Barlow, senior regional manager at Sue Ryder said: “The build up to Christmas is a hugely busy time for our shops, with people feeling…