Lockdown Archives - The Redditch Standard

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 6^th Mar, 2024

Postmaster retires after 25 years at the helm of Crabb's Cross branch

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2023

Redditch woman sentenced for faking pregnancy during lockdown

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2021

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2021

Kingfisher bosses remind people to 'stay safe' as all non-essential shops open

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2021

Maclean: Redditch's infection rate is dropping thanks to everyone's hard work

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2021

Redditch’s Disability Support Group awarded for lockdown efforts

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2021

Tardebigge teddies helped pupils through lockdown until they could return to school

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2021

Redditch MP on schools reopening: The best place for pupils is the classroom

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2021

Rules change for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies in Worcestershire

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Police pull over three people travelling to Redditch to get haircuts

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2021

This week's editor's comment: "Be good neighbours and look after one another"

NEWS 2^nd Dec, 2020

'Disbelief and anger' - Stratford challenges Tier 3 lockdown

NEWS 2^nd Dec, 2020

Magicakes owner Shelley thanks Redditch after receiving kind donations - including £150

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2020

The Kingfisher expects more businesses to stay open during lockdown 2

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2020

National lockdown 2.0 could happen as early as next week

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2020

Journalism Matters Week: How our trusted news is making a difference where you live

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2020

Alcester florist praises the town’s community spirit as more customers hit the high street

NEWS 17^th Sep, 2020

Lottery cash will help fund PAP scheme to help parents and children who have had a tough time during lockdown

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2020

Studley Sports Centre undergoes extensive redevelopment

NEWS 28^th Aug, 2020

Indigo Arts head to Drive and Live stage for first post lockdown performance

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

Five years of effort pay off for students at Studley High School

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

Not an algorithm: Saints Head praises determination of students

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

GCSE students congratulated on results after a year like no other

13^th Aug, 2020

'Throw Us A Line' - Redditch-based SSE Audio plea to Rachel Maclean

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2020

Excitement building for Redditch footie tribute to our key workers

NEWS 10^th Aug, 2020

Now hear this! Redditch firm's plea as it makes 50 redundant

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2020

Food support programme fed the 5,000 during the lockdown

NEWS 2^nd Aug, 2020

Macmillan doctors offer advice on stepping out as shielding ends

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2020

Advice as shielding officially ends for vulnerable local residents

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2020

Grant boost for Reach CIC to help Redditch recover from pandemic

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2020

British Heart Foundation shop to re-open in Redditch town centre

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2020

United stand in praise of Redditch key workers and volunteers

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2020

Here to help: Overcoming anxiety as lockdown rules start to ease

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2020

Redditch Police congratulate the public as pubs and clubs re-open

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2020

New social distancing solution helps Worcestershire businesses to reopen

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Top cop's plea for 'calm and sense' ahead of pubs re-opening

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Redditch Palace Theatre and Forge Mill Museum will not open this weekend

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2020

'We MUST support our independent businesses' - Redditch MP Rachel Maclean

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2020

Alcester Male Voice Choir remain positive despite not performing

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2020

Around 340 Redditch businesses will reopen on July 4

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2020

Studley High School students write rap poetry during lockdown

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2020

One in three targeted by scammers during lockdown, says Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2020

Redditch couple reveal what it was like to move into dream home during lockdown

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2020

Rotary Club of Redditch does town proud during lockdown

NEWS 16^th Jun, 2020

Redditch Library among the first in the county to reopen

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2020

Redditch Shopmobility is set to open but with revised opening times

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2020

FULL LIST of shops opening in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre today

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2020

Redditch punk band put individual touches on Covid-19 tune

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2020

GlastonBeoley is go, live and in your living room this weekend

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2020

Mission accomplished: Superman Martin finishes 200km fundraiser

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2020

Survey into your experiences of lockdown health services

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2020

Lockdown dishes fast turning into a real community cookbook

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2020

Lockdown and after: Redditch's Urban Friar on uncertain times

NEWS UPDATE 3^rd Jun, 2020

Council lifts limit on number of family members at funerals

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2020

Top medic urges caution as those shielding start venturing out

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2020

Police direct traffic as queues form at Redditch McDonalds

NEWS 27^th May, 2020

Musician's piano concert to thank the carers at his granddad's nursing home

NEWS 27^th May, 2020

Covid cleaning regime for Diamond Buses as firm gears up

NEWS 23^rd May, 2020

Breast cancer survivor Mel's on a mission to help other women

NEWS 22^nd May, 2020

Muslim call to prayer to ring out across Redditch in grand gesture

NEWS 22^nd May, 2020

Drinks to go: Kiosk at Arrow Valley Visitor Centre to re-open

NEWS 23^rd May, 2020

Prayer rainbow and ribbons to remember loved ones installed

NEWS 22^nd May, 2020

It's Bank Holiday lockdown party time in Studley this Monday

NEWS 20^th May, 2020

UC claimants jump by a third in Redditch as Covid-19 hits hard

20^th May, 2020

Teams pull together for Primrose to remember Hotshot star Amy

NEWS 19^th May, 2020

'It has to be safe' - Alarm at plans to return children to school

NEWS 18^th May, 2020

'We'll meet again' Redditch pupils do stirring tribute to VE Day

NEWS 18^th May, 2020

Slow down! Don't survive Covid to die in a car crash says top analyst

15^th May, 2020

Sun, singsongs and fun and games for VE day 75th anniversary

NEWS 16^th May, 2020

Macmillan Nurse Alison's plea to start talking about death

16^th May, 2020

Alex doctor donates vital plasma in battle against coronavirus

NEWS 14^th May, 2020

What a save! Goalie Chris plays a blinder to say thanks to NHS

NEWS 16^th May, 2020

Lee's offer turns into a full scale operation to help NHS medics

NEWS 15^th May, 2020

'We're treating people like adults' MP defends 'stay alert' message

NEWS 16^th May, 2020

Easy steps to turn Redditch into a really cycle friendly town

NEWS 16^th May, 2020

Lorraine is striding out on 500 mile fundraiser to help the NHS

NEWS 15^th May, 2020

Superman Martin running to raise money for the real superheroes

NEWS 14^th May, 2020

One hour's walk goes a long way as Redditch firm helps the NHS

13^th May, 2020

Student nurses roll up their sleeves to help out at the Alex

NEWS 12^th May, 2020

Kingfisher cameras forge stronger links between school and pupils

NEWS 9^th May, 2020

Redditch CAB - free advice on helping people through lockdown

NEWS 9^th May, 2020

It all comes together for a special 30th birthday for midwife Jess

NEWS 3^rd May, 2020

MP backs campaign to find the local Covid-19 heroes of Redditch

NEWS 1^st May, 2020

Call to dance the lockdown away with Redditch's Rubicon Leisure

NEWS 1^st May, 2020

A good read: Big Local steps up to support elderly residents

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2020

Plea to Redditch residents to let contractors service council boilers

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2020

Top cop appeals to local people to respect efforts to beat virus

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2020

PM orders UK to stay at home or face being fined