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Survey launched to help shape library services across Worcestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council have launched a survey for residents to share their views on the library service across the county. Open to everyone who lives in the county, the
From Drip to Pour Over: Brewing Methods Compared
Coffee is more than just a drink. For many, it is a daily ritual, a moment of calm, or even an art form. With so many ways to brew
Transport Museum Wythall unveils new programme for 2026
TRANSPORT Museum Wythall is gearing up for the 2026 season, with a new range of themed events. A total of 11 themed events will take place during the year,
Making ‘time to talk’ at Healthy Worcestershire sessions
HEALTHY Worcestershire will run special Time to Talk mental health and wellbeing sessions next month. At Healthy Worcestershire sessions held throughout the week, residents can learn how to start
MARTIAL ARTS – FSK Redditch’s Shihan Treadwell hosts gala evening to celebrate World Championships success
SHIHAN Dave Treadwell, founder of Furi Sutairu Karate Academy in Redditch, celebrated the success of his ICO England karate team. Treadwell led the England team at the ICO World
Starmer’s China Trip Draws Criticism – NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remains in China today as political debate grows over what Britain is gaining from the first visit by a UK leader since 2018. The
Cinderella panto gets under way at Inkberrow Village Hall The Redditch Standard
AN UNMISSABLE adaptation of the classic pantomime Cinderella is taking place in Inkberrow. The Inkberrow Players’ production got under way last night (Thursday) and there are further performances tonight
Britain checks emergency alert system as Chinese rocket debris tracked – NATIONAL NEWS
Britain’s mobile phone networks have been asked to confirm that the national emergency alert system is working properly after officials began monitoring the possible re-entry of debris from a