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  • Ragley music fest called off

    Charlotte Cross 02/07

    MUSIC-lovers planning a day of sun, fun and music tomorrow (Saturday) will have to wait, as boutique festival Monarchy Live, set for Ragley Hall near Alcester, was this week abruptly postponed. Organisers SMR Entertainment Ltd blamed poor ticket sales for the decision, which was announced on Wednesday (July 1), giving ticket holders a mere three days notice of the change of plans. A spokesperson for SMR said: "This regrettable decision was taken in light of ...»

  • Suspicious fire takes hold of Redditch farm

    Catherine Phillips 02/07

    A MAJOR fire which took hold of a Redditch farm has been deemed as suspicious. Firefighters spent just over seven hours at Lowens Hill Farm, Weights Lane on Wednesday evening (July 1) after being called out at 7.40pm. And it is thought the fire at the farm, owned by Persimmon Homes, may have been started deliberately. Firefighters spotted youths running away from the scene. However, it is not yet known what caused the blaze. Hereford ...»

  • 02/07 News

    Flag presented to war veteran

    PAST and present members of the country's armed ...
  • 02/07 News

    MP prosecution plans dropped

    AMBITIOUS plans to privately prosecute Redditch MP Jacqui ...
  • 02/07 News

    Brooklyn Motors in Redditch bought out of administration

    DOZENS of motor industry jobs were saved in ...
  • 02/07 News

    Market boss stole council cash

    A FORMER Redditch Borough Council employee has admitted ...
  • Sport

  • <b>Bank march into last 16</b>

    02/07

    ASTWOOD BANK breezed into the last 16 of the National Village Knockout following a fine six wicket victory over Fillongley on Sunday. Skipper Dan Sealey also lost the toss and Bank were forced to endure a hot afternoon in the field but it was made more pleasurable when Dennis Freeman (3-25) and the stiff necked paceman Tom Harris (3-31) reduced Fillongley to a paltry 62 for 5 from 21 overs. The Warwickshire side were determined ...»

  • 02/07 Sport

    <b>Smith out of luck in Las Vegas</b>

    STUDLEY darts ace Andy Smith suffered a disappointing ...
  • 02/07 Sport

    <b>Kingfishers enjoy five star display</b>

    REDDITCH Hockey Club secured their second 5-1 win ...

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  • Editor's Comment

    WHAT can you say about the complex life - and death - of Michael Jackson in 120 words. Firstly that he was in a league of his own when it ... more»

  • Entertainment

    »Priestly classic at village hall

    »Powerful Easter-themed play reaches Studley

    »Spirited Coward show from Studley group

    »Tale of dairyman set for Droitwich stage

    »Master choir will grace Artrix

    »Festival countdown begins

    »Dahl classic was compelling and magical

  • Comment

    »Reverend never shrunk from spelling out unpalatable Christian truths

    »Easter brings real hope

    »Is there a single virtue now remaining amongst you?

    »Having a sense of right and wrong

    »Why all the road closures?

    »Where Next disappointment

    »Make sure your dog doesn't get hot

    »PianoThon was magnificent from beginning to end

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