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Outgoing Redditch Mayor says thank you to town
THE OUTGOING Mayor of Redditch has written a love letter to the town, reflecting on her year in office. Coun Juma Begum was the first British Bangladeshi female Mayor

Visit Worcestershire strikes gold with national award
VISIT Worcestershire is celebrating national recognition after being awarded gold certification. The Green Tourism Awards celebrate destinations which go above and beyond in delivering high-quality, sustainable visitor experiences. The

So much going on this bank holiday and half-term at Hartlebury Castle
A FUN-PACKED family day out will take place at Hartlebury Castle on bank holiday Monday, May 26. There will be a variety of activities, including decorating a gardening apron,

Redditch MP chairs meeting to tackle ongoing county SEND crisis
REDDITCH MP Chris Bloore hosted a cross-party roundtable meeting in Parliament to tackle the ongoing crisis in Worcestershire’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The meeting brought together

How to Earn Bitcoin (Without Going Full Tech Geek)
Thinking about how to earn Bitcoin but don’t fancy setting up a giant mining rig in your living room? We get it. Mining used to be simple (and profitable).

West Mercia Police makes improvements but more needs to be done says latest inspection
WEST Mercia Police has missed out on an Outstanding rating after His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published its findings from a PEEL (Police

SKITTLES – Lodge Farmers crowned Redditch Skittles League champions for first time
LODGE Farmers have won the Redditch Skittles League for the first time after finishing as runner-up in each of the last two seasons. The Farmers only needed to match

Madlug project to help Worcestershire children
A NEW partnership is providing Worcestershire’s looked-after children with travel bags to help transport their belongings when moving house. Worcestershire County Council is proud to announce a meaningful collaboration