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Academy feeling continental
STAFF and students at Alcester Academy were finding out more about our European neighbours this week, with a European Day of Languages. Alongside their usual lessons, pupils got to take part in quizzes, and enjoyed some unusual treats with a European
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Redditch energy saving company slammed on BBC’s Watchdog
A REDDITCH energy saving company has been slammed on BBC’s Watchdog programme for taking money off customers, failing to deliver the service it offers, and leaving hundreds of disappointed customers out of pocket. The managing director of
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Stones thrown at moving van near Wythall
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after stones were thrown at a moving vehicle near Wythall. The black VW Transporter was being driven along Peterbrook Road, in Shirley, when stones were thrown at the vehicle. They just missed the windscreen
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I owe my life to the staff at the Alex
I’M writing to show my appreciation to all the consulting, doctors and nursing staff in the A&E and Ward 6. You only ever hear in the news about bad points, but I want to have my say on the good points. On Saturday, August 27, I had chest pains
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Horror attack with whisky bottle
A MAN who mounted a horror attack with a whisky bottle has been jailed for three and a half years at Worcester Crown Court. Sean Cooney had been drinking with friends in his own flat in Exhall Close, Redditch, when an argument blew up over money. He
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Alcester teaching assistant on target for Eorupean success
A TEACHING assistant in Alcester proved she’d got more than one string to her bow, when she recently won the European Masters archery event. Linda Haines, who works in the English department at Alcester Academy, came second in a field of 13 contenders
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Fire Service launches Winter Safety Campaign
A CAMPAIGN highlighting a range of safety advice for residents has been launched. The Winter Safety Campaign, by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, is aimed at keeping people safe particularly in light of the seasonal dangers associated