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Plumbing problems can present real issues for homeowners. Knowing what causes them can make them quicker to solve and can help you prevent them from happening in the first place. Some problems, like dripping taps, are possible to fix yourself. But before you reach for a wrench, it’s worth pointing out that many jobs are best handled by a professional. For persistent leaks, stubborn blockages and water pressure issues, it’s best to call in a professional to ensure they’re…

THE RSPCA is urging concerned animal lovers to call the police, not the animal welfare charity, if they spot an animal in a car during the UK’s mega heatwave – saying every second counts to save lives. Lauren Bennett, animal welfare expert at the RSPCA, said: “The RSPCA does not have the legal power to enter a vehicle to rescue an animal in distress – only the police have the power to do this. “So please, if you see…

A PLAYER logging in from Birmingham and one logging in from Stockholm can open the same online casino brand on the same evening and play under almost completely different rules. The stake they are allowed to place, the checks they pass before depositing, and even whether the site is legally available at all now depend far more on the country they sit in than on the operator they choose. For years the working assumption was that Europe would gradually…

REDDITCH anti-knife crime campaigner Pete Martin has been chosen to lead the Neighbourhood Board, responsible for the Pride in Place regeneration plans for Woodrow and Greenlands. In October 2025, the council was awarded up to £20million over 10 years from the UK Government as part of the Pride in Place programme. The decisions on how the cash is spent will be taken by a Neighbourhood Board made up of people who live and work in the area, with Pete…

EXHALL and Wixford CC maintained their place at the top of the league table after scoring 300 with the bat in a 139-run win against Adlestrop. Exhall reached a mammoth 300-7 at the end of their 45 overs as captain William Green hit an unbeaten 146 for the home side at the The John Canning Cricket Ground And Exhall restricted Adlestrop to 161-9 in reply as the hosts cruised to a 139-run victory. The result means Exhall remain top…

Hundreds of women with advanced cervical cancer in England are set to benefit from a new NHS treatment that could significantly improve survival rates and help keep the disease from returning. The immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab has been approved for NHS use in combination with standard chemoradiotherapy for patients with stages three and four locally advanced cervical cancer. The treatment is aimed at women whose cancer has spread beyond the cervix into nearby tissue, such as the pelvic wall, but…

US President Donald Trump has described Andy Burnham as “extremely liberal” in his first public comments about the Labour politician, who is widely expected to become Britain’s next Prime Minister. Speaking to reporters during a meeting at the White House, President Trump admitted he knew little about Burnham but suggested the pair held very different political views. “I don’t know anything. I see that he was, I guess, the mayor of a town. I hear he’s extremely liberal,” President…

SHIHAN Dave Treadwell will lead the England karate team at the International Combat Organisation (ICO) World Championships later this year. Treadwell, founder and chief instructor at Furi Sutairu Karate Federation in Redditch, will lead the England team in France this October. The Redditch martial arts instructor took on the role of ICO England karate president last year and will now lead England at the World Championships. Treadwell said: “When I took on the role of ICO England Karate President, I…

REDDITCH MP Chris Bloore said the town was unfairly missing out on critical investment due to arbitrary regional borders. Speaking in a House of Commons debate on private sector investment and regional growth, Mr Bloore highlighted how Redditch lay just south of the West Midlands Combined Authority boundary. This excluded the town from strategic transport partnerships, housing investment pots and enhanced education funding structures which neighbouring areas could access. As a member of the Business and Trade Select Committee,…

As temperatures rise, it’s important to help our dogs stay comfortable, safe and hydrated. The Just for Pets team have so many tips if you speak to them in store here’s just 5 options 1) Treat The To A Cooling Ice Cream Who says ice cream is just for humans? Made in the Cotswolds Doodle’s Deli is just one of many options in store with flavours including chicken, beef and vanilla that your dog will love. Keep them occupied,…