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Club’s player search
STUDLEY Juniors are on the lookout for more players for their u15s. Anyone interested should contact Mick on 07878 079961. Keep the Redditch Advertiser in touch with all your junior football teams by emailing reports through to adsport@midlands.newsquest.co.uk
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Sides suffer late defeats at home
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies suffered a 2-1 Valley Stadium defeat at the hands of newly-promoted Liverpool. Blues were undone as they chased victory against one of the league's supposed lesser lights. After conceding a brilliantly taken opener from Gill Hart
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Eight tries for opener
REDDITCH made a winning start to their Midlands Six West (SW) league campaign, cruising to a 46-3 victory over visitors Claverdon. Tries from Lee Sherwood and Stuart George handed the Bromsgrove Road side a narrow 12-3 lead at the break but it was a
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Rush fail to build on Smart double
A PENALTY a minute from time left Woodrush licking their wounds after a narrow 15-14 league defeat at Old Coventrians. But there was better news for league rivals Kings Norton who ran out 28-11 winners at Copsewood. Woodrush made the perfect start with
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Lakes victory for Franklin
LABEL Innovations held a match at Earlswood Lakes on Saturday with Mark Franklin taking the winning purse with 76lb 2oz of carp. Carl Baker was second with 66lb 8oz ahead of John Hawkes (40lb 2oz) and Carl Bovington (39lb). On Sunday, Glyn Blewett won
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Crash halts racer Andy
THERE were mixed fortunes for Redditch racer Andy Burbidge at Cadwell park at the weekend, bagging a second position before crashing. The race ace went into the event nine points adrift of leader Ryan Tyres in the Honda CB500 Championships. Burbidge
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Wythall’s fine start to season
WYTHALL Men's B' began their Division Four Winter League campaign with a 3-1 win over local rivals Studley. The visitors began well with their second pair of Pearce and Battlewelch winning the first set 6-0 against the home pair of Kevin Turner and James
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Striker’s double fails to lift Bees
TWO goals from Craig Pountney could do little to lift the gloom at Studley after the Bees crashed to their second defeat in a week. Midland Alliance strugglers Racing Club Warwick ran out 4-3 winners at the Beehive on Saturday, just days after Studley
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Batsmen prosper to save Studley
A BRILLIANT display of batting from Ash Newdick and Brandon Miller steered Studley to victory in their must-win match at Coleshill. And it was a display that saved their side from dropping out of the Birmingham League. Skipper Stuart Harris had urged
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Whild’s keen on Poppies
REDDITCH United have been handed the toughest possible FA Cup test - a trip to Blue Square North leaders Kettering Town. But the second qualifying round draw pleased the Reds boss who predicts it could be the game of the round. United slumped out of
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Burglary brings birthday misery
A SEVERELY disabled man has had his sheltered accommodation in Redditch town centre broken into on the day of his birthday. Tetraplegic Oliver Medhurst, who turned 34 on Monday, September 10 was sleeping when thieves broke into the property in Prophets
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Letter from Westminster
ON Saturday I attended the Mettis Aerospace Open Day. The event was a celebration of a manufacturing company on the up and its commitment to the community on its doorstep. Mettis Aerospace has won significant new contracts from around the world and
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Firm is a high flyer!
MORE than 1,000 people including Home Secretary Jacqui Smith attended an open day at Mettis Aerospace on Saturday. The event was organised to promote the company's achievements over recent years and to recognise the hard work of its 650-strong workforce
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Tips for parents
PARENTS who help at their child's school can take part in a course at the REDI Centre in Smallwood. The course runs for 21 weeks on Tuesday mornings and offers practical tips to help parents support children with literacy and numeracy in the classroom
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Reminder to pet owners
PET owners are being reminded of their responsibilities following the abandonment of a dog. The reminder, by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, comes after a Rottweiler was found abandoned and chained to a gate at Sambourne Kennels, near Studley. The
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Bookworms get back to nature
YOUNG bookworms at Alcester Library were in for a surprise when they were told they would be making their very own wormery. The day was part of a summer programme of events called The Big Wild Read, in which children had to read a certain number of books
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Fun summer trips
AFTER a generous donation by Halfords in Smallwood more then 30 adults with learning disabilities were taken on trips during the summer. The idea of the trips, organised by Redditch YMCA, was to give them fun days out while at the same time give their
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‘There is still a lot of work to be done’
AFTER having to deal with some of the worst floods to hit the region in years, the property manager of Coughton Court has spoken exclusively to the Chronicle. The National Trust was forced to close the historic home after parts of the house and gardens
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Anniversary party for golden couple
A CHURCH Hill couple who have never let the sun set on an argument in 50 years are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Janet and Bill Billingham, both 71, met in 1951 at the Bullring Shopping Centre when they were just 16 years old. Both had
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Talks on life
A NUMBER of events have been organised as part of the Celebrate Life Festival to help encourage people to think about the "big questions" in life. There are 11 churches in Redditch involved in areas including Matchborough, Church Green and Batchley.
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Staff make toy appeal
STAFF at a Hewell Road care home are appealing for readers to hunt out any unwanted toys to help their residents. Bowood Mews needs people's dolls, dolls' cradles and teddy bears to create a nursery in its "dementia house" which helps residents through
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Cadets’ success
RECRUITS at 480 (Studley) Squadron Air Training Corps have been celebrating after a month of recent successes. Cpl Rob Johnson received a gold medal for the high jump and Sgt James Roy received a silver medal for the 200 meters at the Wing sports day
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Police raise order profile
POLICE and community support officers in Redditch are launching a new publicity campaign to raise awareness of the Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) in the town centre. The order, which was put in place to prevent antisocial behaviour, means police
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Award win for young people
FIVE youngsters from Redditch have been rewarded for their outstanding contribution to the town's Student Council. Oliver Dyer, Daniel Allen, Tamsin White, Anthony Roige and Jijo Vembalili were presented with a Diana Award by the Mayor, Councillor David
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The wheel thing!
HOSPITALS in Worcestershire are to benefit from a free emergency voluntary courier service. Severn Freewheelers, a group of advanced motorcyclists who provide a free, out-of-hours courier service, have joined forces with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
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Eco home contest
THOUSANDS of pupils across Redditch are being invited to compete to design the eco home of the future. The winning school will get £4,000 towards an eco project - such as solar panels - and see the design used as the basis for the development of an actual
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Bikes warning
POLICE are sending a stark message to people who illegally ride off-road bikes in the Matchborough area. Officers have seized one bike which will be crushed and issued warning notices on another two. The move follows complaints from residents about
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Freshers in fair fun
NEW College spent the day welcoming new students when it opened up its atrium for a freshers fair. The fair gave the latest students to join the college an opportunity to meet fellow newcomers and staff before they begin their courses. Fun activities
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Free kits for kids
A REDDITCH car showroom is offering children's sports clubs free kits in exchange for their fundraising efforts. The Kits for Kids campaign, which is being run by Chevrolet dealership Cresser Cars, aims to get kids raising money for a children's charity
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Shop workers in skills boost
SHOP workers in Redditch are to benefit from a new scheme aimed at boosting their confidence and skills. Union Usdaw is launching Check Out Learning, which encourages workers to sign up for courses at NEW College. The scheme, launched at Tesco in Greenlands
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Centre launched
FAMILIES in Batchley are set for a boost thanks to a new SureStart children's centre which has recently been launched. The Cherry Trees Centre at Batchley First School was officially opened by Redditch Mayor, Councillor David Hunt, who planted a cherry
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Success of dads’ club
SURESTART'S popular fathers' breakfast club will be running fortnightly in Batchley. The club proved so popular during trials sessions in Batchley and Abbeydale earlier this year that it will run every other Saturday at Batchley Community Centre in Cherry
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Jobs up for grabs
CHRISTMAS is coming early at Redditch Jobcentre when 150 seasonal jobs will be on offer. The Christmas Jobsfair will help residents find full and part time work with a host of employers such as Tesco, BHS and TK Maxx. Most of the jobs are temporary,
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Vet offers pet check
STAFF at Vets4Pets on Studley Road are encouraging pet owners who think their dog may be showing signs of arthritis to come in for a check. Throughout September Vets4Pets will join hundreds of veterinary practices around the country in support of the
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Bethany scoops recycling prize
AN Oakenshaw youngster has scooped a valuable prize for her family after winning a recycling competition at last month's Morton Stanley fun day. The mayor of Redditch, Councillor David Hunt, presented the prize to Bethany Adams, 11, at a ceremony in
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Golf club goes the hole hog
TEMPLE Grafton Cricket Club (TGCC) is aiming for a hole in one at its second annual golf day at Bidford Grange Golf Club. The event, entitled The Hole Hog - Part Deux and sponsored by Purity Brewery, will take place on Friday, September 28, followed
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School theft
COMPUTER equipment worth £7,000 has been stolen from the art department at Alcester Grammar School. A member of staff reported the theft on Monday, September 3, after he returned to the Birmingham Road school and found seven computer towers were missing
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Families urged to get back to nature
FAMILIES in Redditch can help to celebrate the natural world later this month by taking part in a workshop at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre. The natural workshop will allow people to work with a range of natural materials to make items for the garden
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Centre facelift plans
THE run down Church Hill centre is set to be transformed with a massive facelift. A redevelopment scheme will seek to reduce antisocial behaviour and encourage social inclusion. Councillor Robin King said: "I think these plans are definitely a plus,
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Fare dodger named
A RAIL passenger from Redditch has been named and shamed in Central Trains' latest list of fare dodgers. Dave Williams, 31, of Bromsgrove Road, was fined £214 for attempting to evade paying his fare. He is one of 101 people from the Midlands who were
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Dispersal order helped cut bad behaviour
POLICE are attributing a reduction in antisocial behaviour in Matchborough to the success of a dispersal order which ran in the Dilwyn Close area between February and May this year. Partner organisations including the YouthPACT project, which works with
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Resident makes dredging appeal
A LAKESIDE resident has appealed to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to resume the dredging of rivers and cleaning of drains in the Redditch area. Marguerite Day put forward her plea to Hilary Benn after the downpour
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Boat trip fury
AN angry holidaymaker who had a disastrous time with Alvechurch Boat Centres has lashed out at the company's response to his complaints. Paul Wilson, who comes from Essex, rented a canal boat from Anderton Marina earlier in the year only to have his
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Second award for village
FOR the second year running, Sambourne has won the award for Warwickshire's Best Kept Small Village. The competition is run by Warwickshire Rural Community Council and encourages communities to work together to keep their surroundings tidy and well maintained
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Dames are top of the world
REDDITCH rollergirls have achieved world domination after helping Team World beat Team USA at a roller derby contest in Las Vegas. The Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames returned from Nevada, where they took the prize at this year's Rollercon competition.
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Insight into church
CURIOUS residents are being invited to St Mary's Church in Studley on Sunday for an open day to find out what goes on inside the church or Catholicism in general. Visitors will be able to take part in organised tours of the building or walk around freely
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Illegal workers arrested at firm
SIX immigrants were found to be working illegally at a manufacturing company in Redditch following an operation by the Border and Immigration Agency. Acting on intelligence supplied by the company, immigration officers arrested four Ghanaian and two
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Community spirit
REDDITCH MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been speaking out about the importance of local communities. She went to Redditch Skate Park to help the Redditch Young Labour group stage an afternoon of activities named G18. Ms Smith Said: "Young people
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Chairman slams ‘lack of support’
DESPITE Studley in Bloom receiving its first ever silver award for its flower displays, its chairman has lashed out at councillors. Justin Sayers has accused councillors of being unwilling to join in and of not appreciating what the group stands for.
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A new chapter
REDDITCH rock band Page 44 are hoping to find chart success as they release their first single, With or Without Your Help. The band, who describe their music as "energetic pop rock," are being touted as the next big thing after appearing on Popworld
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Waste roadshow
INKBERROW residents have the chance to voice their opinions on the future of recycling and waste collection in Wychavon. Wychavon District Council is running roadshows to find out what people feel should be done, with the results going toward a street
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Needle history brought to life
VISITORS to Forge Mill Museum spent the day celebrating and being entertained as part of Heritage Open Days. The open days, which run annually from September 6-9, featured Victorian needle makers portrayed by members of Redditch Amateur Theatre Society
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Dahl Day at centre store
AS part of Roald Dahl Day, Waterstones in the Kingfisher Centre spent the day celebrating. The annual day, on Thursday, September 13, saw the store put on activities for children and held a colouring competition with goody bags to give away. Chocolate
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Signal misery for residents
RESIDENTS from almost 30 flats in Church Hill feared they would be left without a television signal for several weeks after Redditch Council told them a broken communal aerial on their building would not be repaired until October 2. The Northleach Close
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Body identified as former model
THE human remains found in the grounds of a house in Alvechurch have been confirmed as being those of former model Andre Nunes. In a heartbreaking statement, Mr Nunes' sister described his murder as "brutal and pointless, a tragic waste of life". The
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Three punished over benefit fraud
THREE people from Redditch were in court last week over benefit fraud offences. Gary O'Neill, aged 37, of Bordesley, originally attended Redditch Magistrates Court on August 15. He pleaded guilty to four offences of dishonestly claiming Incapacity Benefit
