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THE Armed Forces Day flag is due to be raised in Redditch and Bromsgrove to show support for armed forces communities in the two towns and nationwide. The Mayor of Redditch, Coun Susan Eacock, is to be joined by service personnel from 37 Signal Regiment, The Royal British Legion as well as the leader of Redditch Borough Council among others as she raises the special flag, in a ceremony at the front of the Town Hall. Bromsgrove District Council…

THE PRIMROSE Hospice has a digital tribute page for bereaved people grieving for their dads this Father’s Day. The charity said for many it was difficult to know how to mark the day each June. Remembrance can take many forms, from visiting a family spot or cooking his favourite meal or just setting aside a little time to look at photographs and reminisce. Part of the support Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre provides is to help its community…

ADULTS and children are being urged to get protected against measles as the number of cases continues to rise across the West Midlands. In the two weeks up to June 11 there have been a further 106 laboratory confirmed measles cases have been reported in England, according to data revealed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This brings the total number of cases confirmed between January 1 and June 8 to 736, compared to 959 cases for the…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his own party after Andy Burnham’s commanding victory in the Makerfield by-election reignited calls for a change of leadership at the top of Labour. The Prime Minister spent Friday attempting to contain growing unrest after Burnham secured 55 per cent of the vote in Makerfield, defeating Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes and strengthening his position as the frontrunner to succeed Sir Keir. Burnham’s return to Westminster…

RESIDENTS and team members at Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch recently came together to celebrate a truly special milestone as residents Colin and Christine Caswell marked their 65th wedding anniversary. The happy couple celebrated with family, friends and fellow residents in Bowood Court’s pub, where they enjoyed a beautiful cake specially made by their family for the occasion. Well known within the local community, Colin spent years as a respected driving instructor, helping countless people in the area…

STUDLEY goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who helped lead the Lionesses to victory at last summer’s Euros, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Fellow teammates Chloe Kelly, Michelle Agyemang, Lauren James, Alessia Russo and Jess Carter have also been honoured with MBEs for services to football. The Lionesses retained their European crown out in Switzerland last summer, beating world champions Spain in the final on penalties in Basel, with Hampton, Kelly, Agyemang, James, Russo and Carter all playing a…

A HOUSING developer has launched a public consultation ahead of submitting a planing application for 400 affordable homes in Bromsgrove. Catesby Estates is holding the consultation online until July 12, with residents encouraged to give their thoughts. The site is south of Maypole Lane, with vehicular access currently taken off Maypole Lane and Pickenham Road in Birmingham. The plot is agricultural land and covers around 20 hectares, with the southern boundary by Hollywood Golf Club, whilst to the south-east…

MIDLANDS Air Ambulance Charity brought together leading experts to highlight the importance of water safety and drowning prevention at a sold out conference held at its Cosford airbase and charity headquarters. The Drowning Conference, held on June 2, welcomed healthcare professionals, emergency responders and search and rescue organisations from across the UK and Ireland. Together, they shared expertise, discussed real life incidents and explored ways to improve outcomes for people involved in drowning emergencies. The conference comes at a…

CRYPTOCURRENCIES have long gone beyond exchanges and digital wallets. Today, they can be used to pay for purchases, pay for subscriptions, and even receive bonuses for spending. This is exactly what a cryptocurrency card is for – a tool that combines digital assets with traditional financial services. How a crypto card works The most popular format is a crypto debit card. It works in much the same way as a regular bank card: the user replenishes the balance, and…

BUSINESSES from across Worcestershire have taken home the top prize in this years Muddy Stilettos awards. There were more than 4,830 finalists across 23 regions, with nearly half a million votes cast over the 12 weeks. Two business in Worcester won in their category with salon So Aesthetics winning best beauty salon, and Floral Roundabout winning best florist. The Bridge Inn and Ferry in Evesham won most loved local pub with Ellenden Farm Shop, also in Evesham, winning best…