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Surf's up at the Cross Keys as the Tuery Sessions return to Alcester - Redditch Standard
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Surf's up at the Cross Keys as the Tuery Sessions return to Alcester Redditch StandardTHIS coming Sunday, August 18 two brilliant singer songwriters will be bringing out the sunshine at The Cross Keys pub in Alcester for Jack Blackman's Tuery ...
Crushing home win for Alcester - Redditch Standard
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Crushing home win for Alcester Redditch StandardALCESTER Bowling Club's week started in fine fashion with a massive home win against Central Edgbaston for the A team in Division Five of the S&W ...
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival: Everything you need to know - Coventry Telegraph
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:01:00 GMT
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival: Everything you need to know Coventry TelegraphIt takes place from Friday August 30 until Sunday September 1.
'Highest ever' Attainment 8 score for Alcester Grammar GCSE students - Redditch Standard
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:49:56 GMT
'Highest ever' Attainment 8 score for Alcester Grammar GCSE students Redditch StandardALCESTER Grammar School is celebrating yet another set of outstanding GCSE results, this time from its second expanded cohort of 120 students. In all 62 per ...
Miles appointed as Alcester's new head coach - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Miles appointed as Alcester's new head coach Stratford upon Avon HeraldRUGBY UNION. DAVID Miles has taken over from Chris Johnston as Alcester RFC's new head coach, it has been confirmed. The Red and Blacks have been ...
Criminal gang targeting people at Alcester cash point | Redditch Advertiser - Redditch Advertiser
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Criminal gang targeting people at Alcester cash point | Redditch Advertiser Redditch AdvertiserCALLOUS thieves are repeatedly targeting people on a quite street corner in Alcester. The Advertiser reported on Friday that an elderly man was knocked to the ...
Alcester Grammar showcases its engineering excellence - Redditch Standard
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Grammar showcases its engineering excellence Redditch StandardALCESTER Grammar showcased its engineering excellence last week when it won one of the main prizes at the Manufacturing Assembly Network's Design ...
Owner to sell Cellar Restaurant & Bar in - Redditch Advertiser
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Owner to sell Cellar Restaurant & Bar in Redditch AdvertiserA POPULAR Alcester restaurant will be changing hands after 26 successful years of trading.
Top RHS gardener set to share small plot secrets in Alcester - Redditch Advertiser
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:45:00 GMT
Top RHS gardener set to share small plot secrets in Alcester Redditch AdvertiserA TOP RHS garden judge is set to share his secrets with people in Alcester on how to make the most of a small garden.
Saddle up for the Alcester Court Leet fun day – and it's all for charity - Redditch Standard
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Saddle up for the Alcester Court Leet fun day – and it's all for charity Redditch StandardTHE Alcester Court Leet family fun day is back on Saturday, August 17 and it promises to be jam-packed with bags of entertainment. Featuring everything from ...
New head coach Miles takes the reins at Alcester - Redditch Standard
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New head coach Miles takes the reins at Alcester Redditch StandardALCESTER have been back in pre-season training since early July under the guidance of a new head coach. David Miles has agreed to lead the Midlands ...
Crowbar gang storm shop in Alcester - Hereford Times
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:30:51 GMT
Crowbar gang storm shop in Alcester Hereford TimesA GANG has stormed into a shop in Alcester, stealing a several items.
Alcester Motor Show proves huge success with more than 5000 visitors - Redditch Standard
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Motor Show proves huge success with more than 5000 visitors Redditch StandardTHE second ever Alcester Motor Show was a huge success with more than 5,000 people visiting the high street last Sunday, July 21. The sun was beating down ...
Camper Calling returns to Ragley Hall this weekend - Redditch Advertiser
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:52:37 GMT
Camper Calling returns to Ragley Hall this weekend Redditch AdvertiserTHE August Bank Holiday weekend sees Camper Calling returning to Ragley Hall in Alcester - and organisers say it will be better than ever.
BBC Radio PopMaster quiz tunes in from caravan in Warwickshire - Leamington Observer
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
BBC Radio PopMaster quiz tunes in from caravan in Warwickshire Leamington ObserverTHE LEGENDARY PopMaster quiz hosted by BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce was broadcast from Warwickshire this morning. The veteran DJ – who has often joked ...
Grieving widow appeals for help from motor company workers in Alcester - Worcester News
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Grieving widow appeals for help from motor company workers in Alcester Worcester NewsFOLLOWING the death of her husband from asbestos exposure a grieving widow is appealing for help from anyone who worked with him for the same…
Sutton completes first programme of council housing for 30 years - Your Local Guardian
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sutton completes first programme of council housing for 30 years Your Local GuardianSutton has completed its first programme of new council house building for 30 years, adding 93 homes to the borough.
Four original Superdream founders join Alcester's CAB Studios agency - Bromsgrove Standard
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 10:00:45 GMT
Four original Superdream founders join Alcester's CAB Studios agency Bromsgrove StandardTHE FOUR founders of Superdream have teamed up with Alcester-based marketing agency CAB Studios to launch a PR division. CAB PR will be led by Laura ...
Festival guide: Camper Calling 2019 - all you need to know - Coventry Telegraph
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:12:00 GMT
Festival guide: Camper Calling 2019 - all you need to know Coventry TelegraphIncluding how to get there, stage times, ticket details and more.
Malley at the double as Romans down FC Stratford - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:58:00 GMT
Malley at the double as Romans down FC Stratford Stratford upon Avon HeraldFOOTBALL. Midland League, Division Two FC Stratford 0. Alcester Town 3 (Malley 12 18 (pen), Brown 35) Report by Craig Gibbons. ALCESTER Town ...
Elderly man robbed of £500 in daylight robbery in Bleachfield Street in - Redditch Advertiser
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Elderly man robbed of £500 in daylight robbery in Bleachfield Street in Redditch AdvertiserAN elderly man was knocked to the floor and had £500 stolen in a daring daylight robbery.
Two possible sightings as vigilant public look out for cashpoint thief - Redditch Standard
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Two possible sightings as vigilant public look out for cashpoint thief Redditch StandardPOLICE have reported two incidents of a woman seen hanging around the cashpoint machine in Bleachfield Street, Alcester. It comes after a woman barged an ...
New machine which converts household waste into fuel could help fight against climate crisis - Leamington Observer
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New machine which converts household waste into fuel could help fight against climate crisis Leamington ObserverAN ECO-MINDED inventor has created a machine which converts waste into energy – and hopes it will soon become as common as a fridge or cooker in ...
Ready Steady Sing looking for participants - Evesham Journal
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ready Steady Sing looking for participants Evesham JournalA SINGING group is getting ready for an event called 'Ready Steady Sing.'
Bags of local talent as well as big stars for Morton Stanley Festival - Redditch Standard
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bags of local talent as well as big stars for Morton Stanley Festival Redditch StandardTHE brilliant Jack Blackman is just one of the many local stars featuring in this year's Morton Stanley Festival. Jack is the man behind the highly successful Tuery ...
Four original Superdream members join Alcester's CAB Studios agency - Bromsgrove Standard
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Four original Superdream members join Alcester's CAB Studios agency Bromsgrove StandardFOUR MEMBERS of Superdream's PR team have teamed up with Alcester-based marketing agency CAB Studios to launch a PR division. CAB PR will be led by ...
Runners preparing for the fifth Alcester 10k - Redditch Advertiser
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Runners preparing for the fifth Alcester 10k Redditch AdvertiserMORE than 1000 runners will hit the streets for the fifth edition of the Alcester 10k race on Sunday, October6.
Men to face charges in connection with car key burglaries - Redditch Advertiser
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Men to face charges in connection with car key burglaries Redditch AdvertiserTHREE men have been ordered to appear in court where they will face charges in connection with 10 car key burglaries across the region, including Alcester ...
The best restaurants to try in Moseley and Kings Heath, according to TripAdvisor - Birmingham Live
Sat, 24 Aug 2019 04:30:00 GMT
The best restaurants to try in Moseley and Kings Heath, according to TripAdvisor Birmingham LiveMichellin starred eateries, highly-rated curry houses, grills and much more.
Man hurt in 'street attack' near Kingfisher shopping centre in Redditch - Birmingham Live
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Man hurt in 'street attack' near Kingfisher shopping centre in Redditch Birmingham LiveHe was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital.
Appeal for driver and passenger seen in white car around time of fatal crash in which woman in her 30s died - Gloucestershire Live
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:26:00 GMT
Appeal for driver and passenger seen in white car around time of fatal crash in which woman in her 30s died Gloucestershire LivePolice have issued a *fresh* appeal for information after a woman in her 30s died in a crash in Worcestershire earlier this month. The crash happened on Friday, ...
Alcester A show no signs of letting up in title hunt - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester A show no signs of letting up in title hunt Stratford upon Avon HeraldTENNIS. ALCESTER A are now 28 points clear at the top of the Wildmoor Summer Tennis League Premier Division table after the eighth round of fixtures ...
Urgent appeal to find motor company workers after former employee dies from asbestos exposure - Redditch Advertiser
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Urgent appeal to find motor company workers after former employee dies from asbestos exposure Redditch AdvertiserAN urgent appeal has gone out to find people who worked for an Alcester-based company after a former employee died from asbestos exposure.
Reigning champions Stratford end Alcester A's perfect start - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Reigning champions Stratford end Alcester A's perfect start Stratford upon Avon HeraldTENNIS. ALCESTER A's 100 per cent winning record in the Wildmoor Tennis League Premier Division was brought to an end by reigning champions ...
Peace Day remembered in Alcester 100 years on - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Peace Day remembered in Alcester 100 years on Stratford upon Avon HeraldALCESTER Royal British Legion (RBL) commemorated the 100th anniversary of Peace Day – to mark the end of the First World War – by holding a ceremony on ...
Double bill of Mikron as canal theatre troupe drop anchor in Alcester - Redditch Standard
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Double bill of Mikron as canal theatre troupe drop anchor in Alcester Redditch StandardMIKRON'S Theatre's new shows All Hands on Deck and Redcoats return to the region for laughs, songs and drama galore in the coming weeks. All Hands on ...
Glorious tenth food festival to be celebrated in Alcester - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Sat, 11 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Glorious tenth food festival to be celebrated in Alcester Stratford upon Avon HeraldTHE Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festivals celebrate their tenth anniversary this year and once again there are many tempting delights on offer at the first ...
Get out and about with orienteering session in Alcester - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Get out and about with orienteering session in Alcester Stratford upon Avon HeraldORIENTEERING OVERSLEY Wood, near Alcester, will be the venue for a have-a-go taster orienteering session on Wednesday (24th July). Warwickshire-based ...
League leaders Alcester A maintain unbeaten record - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
League leaders Alcester A maintain unbeaten record Stratford upon Avon HeraldTENNIS. WILDMOOR Summer League Premier Division leaders Alcester A maintained their unbeaten run with a straightforward 4-0 victory over mid-table ...
First win of 2019 for Alcester - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
First win of 2019 for Alcester Stratford upon Avon HeraldALCESTER head into the short break from rugby in high spirits after claiming their first win of 2019 at the weekend. After four successive Midlands Three West ...
Villa Park here we come! Purity Beer joins the Premier League outfit - Redditch Standard
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Villa Park here we come! Purity Beer joins the Premier League outfit Redditch StandardMULTI-AWARD winning brewery Purity Brewing Company has linked up with Premier League outfit in a move that will see the Warwickshire brewer's beers ...
Neighbourhood Plan for Alcester Neighbourhood Plan Area - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Neighbourhood Plan for Alcester Neighbourhood Plan Area Stratford upon Avon HeraldTHE Alcester Neighbourhood Development Plan is a step closer to fruition following receipt of the draft plan for formal submission consultation, the stage of the ...
VIDEO: Alcester's day at the pancake races - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
VIDEO: Alcester's day at the pancake races Stratford upon Avon HeraldSHROVE TUESDAY was celebrated in Alcester earlier this week with traditional pancake races run along High Street. There were races for young and old with ...
Retirement of veteran councillors opens the field in Alcester and Studley - Redditch Standard
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Retirement of veteran councillors opens the field in Alcester and Studley Redditch StandardTHE local elections are looming in Stratford District with the people of Alcester and Studley and surrounding villages urged to get out and vote this Thursday, ...
Alcester residents invited to give views on flood scheme proposals - GOV.UK
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester residents invited to give views on flood scheme proposals GOV.UKResidents are being invited to share their thoughts on flood scheme proposals for the town of Alcester at an upcoming community drop-in session.
Midlands Live: Breaking news and local stories - BBC News
Sat, 24 Aug 2019 07:06:10 GMT
Midlands Live: Breaking news and local stories BBC NewsThe latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
Bloomin' great: Alcester gardens open to raise funds for Cancer Research UK - Redditch Standard
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bloomin' great: Alcester gardens open to raise funds for Cancer Research UK Redditch StandardHELP raise vital money to combat cancer at the Alcester and District Friends' annual Garden Walkabout. It's happening this Sunday, June 16 and is the district's ...
Plans to build a large gas fired power station near Alcester have been re-submitted - Redditch Standard
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Plans to build a large gas fired power station near Alcester have been re-submitted Redditch StandardPLANS to build a large gas fired power station near Alcester have been re-submitted following their withdrawal last year when planning permission was refused ...
Have your say: Consultation opens on the Alcester Neighbourhood Plan - Redditch Standard
Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Have your say: Consultation opens on the Alcester Neighbourhood Plan Redditch StandardA SIX week public consultation has begun into the draft Alcester Neighbourhood Development Plan. Alcester Town Council as the 'qualifying body' has ...
Earplugs in as Alcester Town Criers competition brings in the crowds - Redditch Standard
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Earplugs in as Alcester Town Criers competition brings in the crowds Redditch StandardTOWN criers from across England descended on Alcester for its annual Town Crier competition on Easter Saturday. In near perfect conditions – still, sunny ...
League leaders Alcester A prove too strong for Chipping Campden - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
League leaders Alcester A prove too strong for Chipping Campden Stratford upon Avon HeraldTENNIS. ALCESTER A moved on to 39 points for the Wildmoor Summer League Premier Division season with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Chipping Campden ...
Greig Hall fundraisers hit £10000 - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Greig Hall fundraisers hit £10000 Stratford upon Avon HeraldA long-term plan to re-open Alcester's Greig Memorial Hall is gathering pace after fundraisers began a register of people who could help to make the project a ...
'Barclays has got its sums wrong' – anger as bank pulls out of Alcester - Redditch Standard
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
'Barclays has got its sums wrong' – anger as bank pulls out of Alcester Redditch StandardTHERE'S dismay in Alcester following the announcement that Barclays is to close its High Street branch. Town Mayor councillor Andrew Foster said everyone ...
Revealed – the dates and times of Alcester and Studley's Santa Sleigh - Redditch Standard
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Revealed – the dates and times of Alcester and Studley's Santa Sleigh Redditch StandardSANTA and his sleigh are visiting more children in Alcester and Studley than ever before thanks to the Alcester and Stratford District Round Table. This year ...
Bank closure is body blow to Alcester residents - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bank closure is body blow to Alcester residents Stratford upon Avon HeraldBARCLAYS customers in Alcester have been dealt a body blow this week with news the bank giant will close its Alcester High Street branch on Friday 24th May.
Gloria Hunniford set to appear at over 65s festival near - Redditch Advertiser
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Gloria Hunniford set to appear at over 65s festival near Redditch AdvertiserPARKFEST, the UK's only festival aimed at over 65s, is returning to Great Alne Park near Alcester following the huge success of last years'…
Lib Dem delight following gains in Alcester and Studley and across Stratford - Redditch Standard
Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Lib Dem delight following gains in Alcester and Studley and across Stratford Redditch StandardBIG gains by the Lib Dems across Stratford district were reflected in Alcester and Studley where two seats were gained at the expense of the ruling Conservative ...
ES Vallet come to town for annual Alcester tournament - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ES Vallet come to town for annual Alcester tournament Stratford upon Avon HeraldYOUTH FOOTBALL. FRENCH team ES Vallet had a blast when they took part in the annual Alcester Town Tournament over the weekend as part of their yearly ...
Bromsgrove's Kevin Ward among the Town Criers who headed to Alcester for the annual contest - Bromsgrove Standard
Sat, 27 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bromsgrove's Kevin Ward among the Town Criers who headed to Alcester for the annual contest Bromsgrove StandardTOWN criers from across England, including Bromsgrove's Kevin Ward, descended on Alcester for its annual Town Crier competition on Easter Saturday.
Lookout Lion taking pride in teaching Redditch and Alcester youngsters how to dial 999 - Redditch Standard
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Lookout Lion taking pride in teaching Redditch and Alcester youngsters how to dial 999 Redditch StandardAS THE summer holidays approach Lookout Lion will be the 'mane man' to educate children across the West Midlands on how to make a 999 call in an ...
Alcester make five signings ahead of title tester - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Alcester make five signings ahead of title tester Stratford upon Avon HeraldFOOTBALL. ALCESTER Town bosses Matt Seeley and Richard Briggs will have FIVE new signings in contention for today's Midland League Division Three trip ...
Public toilets in Studley and Alcester flushed with success after being lauded in Loo of the Year Awards - Redditch Standard
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Public toilets in Studley and Alcester flushed with success after being lauded in Loo of the Year Awards Redditch StandardPUBLIC toilets in Studley and Alcester are flushed with success after being lauded in the Loo of the Year Awards. The lavatories were two of seven facilities ...
Quanta Appoints Benchmark Electronics as Manufacturing Partner - GlobeNewswire
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT
Quanta Appoints Benchmark Electronics as Manufacturing Partner GlobeNewswireQuanta Appoints Benchmark Electronics as Manufacturing Partner. Alcester, Warwickshire, UK, 12 August 2019: Quanta Dialysis Technologies Ltd (“Quanta” or ...
Studley and Alcester offered the chance to adopt old telephone boxes – for just £1 - Redditch Standard
Sun, 26 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Studley and Alcester offered the chance to adopt old telephone boxes – for just £1 Redditch StandardVILLAGERS in Bentley turned theirs into a DVD and book exchange – and now BT is offering communities in Studley and Alcester the chance to adopt their old ...
Man been charged with burglary and handling stolen goods in Alcester - Redditch Advertiser
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Man been charged with burglary and handling stolen goods in Alcester Redditch AdvertiserA MAN has been charged with burglary and handling stolen goods in Alcester.
Woman dies in Alcester car crash - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Woman dies in Alcester car crash Stratford upon Avon HeraldA woman has died following a two-car collision in Alcester last night. The incident happened on Birmingham Road, Coughton, close to Coughton Court, just after ...
Jail for burglar who targeted Stratford area - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Jail for burglar who targeted Stratford area Stratford upon Avon HeraldA MAN responsible for a string of offences, including two in the Stratford district, has been jailed for two years and two months. Paul Mark Andrews, aged 33, ...
Woman in her 30s dies in Flyford Flavell crash - Droitwich Standard
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Woman in her 30s dies in Flyford Flavell crash Droitwich StandardA WOMAN in her 30s died after a serious crash. The incident, involving a green Ford C-Max and a blue Audi S3, took place on the A422 Alcester Road between ...
Man dies in Coventry flat fire; possible link to arson attack - updates - Coventry Live
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:23:30 GMT
Man dies in Coventry flat fire; possible link to arson attack - updates Coventry LiveHello and welcome to Tuesday's live blog. The day started with sad news that a man has died in a flat fire in Coventry. The fatal fire happened in Jenner Street, ...
Car company sponsors new kit for Alcester Town Juniors - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Car company sponsors new kit for Alcester Town Juniors Stratford upon Avon HeraldALCESTER Town Juniors Under-15s team will be driven for more success this season – with a new kit sponsored by Alcester-based 1 Car Company. The team ...
New opticians to open in former Post Office site in High Street in Alcester - Redditch Advertiser
Tue, 07 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New opticians to open in former Post Office site in High Street in Alcester Redditch AdvertiserA NEW opticians will be opening its doors in Alcester, creating four full time jobs for local people.
Alcester Town Councillor has dramatic head shave (and raises more than £1000 for charity) - Worcester News
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Town Councillor has dramatic head shave (and raises more than £1000 for charity) Worcester NewsAFTER being diagnosed with cancer an Alcester Town Councillor has had a dramatic head shave - raising more than £1000 for charity.
Forget Glastonbury Parkfest in Alcester will have TV legend Gloria Hunniford - Worcester News
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Forget Glastonbury Parkfest in Alcester will have TV legend Gloria Hunniford Worcester NewsPARKFEST, the UK's only festival aimed at over 65s, is returning to Great Alne Park near Alcester following the huge success of last years'…
Cyclist found seriously injured near - Redditch Advertiser
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Cyclist found seriously injured near Redditch AdvertiserA CYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being found unconscious on a busy 'A' road in Warwickshire.
Alcester Motor Show returns with more than 100 vintage cars on show - Redditch Standard
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Motor Show returns with more than 100 vintage cars on show Redditch StandardALCESTER Motor Show will return this Sunday, July 21, with more than 100 vintage cars adorning the town's high street. Following the success of last year's ...
Alcester face losing skipper Birks for opening game of 2019 - Redditch Standard
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Alcester face losing skipper Birks for opening game of 2019 Redditch StandardALCESTER return to action on Saturday when they travel to Coventry Welsh in Midlands Three West (South). Alcester lie seventh in the table, three places and ...
Alcester school St Benedict's success as International Baccalaureate (IB) results published - Redditch Advertiser
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester school St Benedict's success as International Baccalaureate (IB) results published Redditch AdvertiserSTUDENTS and staff at St Benedict's Catholic High School in Alcester are celebrating after the International Baccalaureate (IB) results were…
Warwickshire Schools Track and Field Championships results - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Warwickshire Schools Track and Field Championships results Stratford upon Avon HeraldATHLETICS. Senior Boys 100m – 1st Toby Baldwin (Rugby School); 2nd Jonathan Knox (KES); 3rd Abenash Kanagasingam (KES) 200m – 1st Harry Allwood ...
Alcester Town sack manager Perry Macleod for 'gross misconduct' - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Town sack manager Perry Macleod for 'gross misconduct' Stratford upon Avon HeraldALCESTER Town chairman Dave Taylor has revealed manager Perry Macleod was sacked for gross misconduct following an expletive-laden rant at match ...
New charity shop aims to get Greig Hall open again - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
New charity shop aims to get Greig Hall open again Stratford upon Avon HeraldTHE start of efforts to re-open Alcester's neglected Greig Memorial Hall have begun with the launch of a charity shop in the town to raise cash for the project.
Crowds flock to this year's Alcester Food Festival - Redditch Standard
Sat, 25 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Crowds flock to this year's Alcester Food Festival Redditch StandardTHE crowds flocked in their thousands to Alcester Food Festival on Saturday. The park and ride *service* took 3,000 visitors in and Warners hotel at Studley ...
Alcester appoints new High Bailiff - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester appoints new High Bailiff Stratford upon Avon HeraldALCESTER has a new High Bailiff who will be a familiar face – and voice – in the town. David Parkes, formerly known as the Town Crier for a decade and then ...
'Pornesan shavings' - foodies puzzled by Open Table's menu for The Blue Boar in Alcester - Birmingham Live
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
'Pornesan shavings' - foodies puzzled by Open Table's menu for The Blue Boar in Alcester Birmingham LiveThe gastro pub is a popular restaurant and hotel with good Tripadvisor reviews and a reputation for good food.
Champs Stratford dent Alcester's title hopes - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Champs Stratford dent Alcester's title hopes Stratford upon Avon HeraldTENNIS ALCESTER A's lead over Pershore in the race to be 2019 Wildmoor Summer Tennis League champions has been cut to three points. Leaders Alcester ...
Help Alcester High Street shine again - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Sat, 01 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Help Alcester High Street shine again Stratford upon Avon HeraldIN 2015, Alcester won a Rising Star in the Great British High Street Awards, a big accolade for the historic market town whose business community has decided ...
First round of Junior Cup fixtures completed - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
First round of Junior Cup fixtures completed Stratford upon Avon HeraldTHE first round of matches in the Wildmoor Spa Tennis League's Junior Cup have been completed, with Alcester A, Chipping Campden A, Pershore and ...
Bad parking risks lives say fire crews - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bad parking risks lives say fire crews Stratford upon Avon HeraldTHE problem of careless parking in Alcester came under the spotlight recently, when councillors joined a team from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue *Service* to ...
"Who makes these stupid decisions?" Anger as Barclays Bank in Alcester to close - Redditch Advertiser
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
"Who makes these stupid decisions?" Anger as Barclays Bank in Alcester to close Redditch AdvertiserALCESTER High Street has been dealt a blow with the news that Barclays Bank will close.
Top physicist played vital role in country's nuclear fuel programme - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Top physicist played vital role in country's nuclear fuel programme Stratford upon Avon HeraldONE of the country's top nuclear physicists, who was born and raised in Alcester and educated at Alcester Grammar School, has died, aged 88, after a short ...
Alcester Male Voice Choir plays at Windsor Castle chapel - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester Male Voice Choir plays at Windsor Castle chapel Stratford upon Avon HeraldFollowing a highly successful and sell out concert at Worcester Cathedral, at the beginning of May, the popular and in demand Alcester Male Voice Choir are all ...
Have your say on Alcester neighbourhood plan - Redditch Advertiser
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Have your say on Alcester neighbourhood plan Redditch AdvertiserTHE Alcester Neighbourhood Development Plan is a step closer to fruition following receipt of the draft plan for formal submission consultation, the…
All the Birmingham restaurants and takeaways with a zero food hygiene rating - Birmingham Live
Sat, 24 Aug 2019 04:30:00 GMT
All the Birmingham restaurants and takeaways with a zero food hygiene rating Birmingham LiveThese businesses - including shops and pubs - have been told urgent improvements are needed.
Tributes pour in following passing of Alcester stalwart Councillor Eric Payne - Redditch Standard
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Tributes pour in following passing of Alcester stalwart Councillor Eric Payne Redditch StandardTRIBUTES have poured in for Alcester Councillor Eric Payne, who has died today, Wednesday, October 10, after a short illness. Coun Payne, had served on ...
The Old School Nursery, Alcester has been saved - Redditch Advertiser
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The Old School Nursery, Alcester has been saved Redditch AdvertiserIn a previous online version of this story we stated a Studley nursery had been rated inadequate by OFSTED, we wish to point out Brightkids in Studley is not the ...
I owe it all to them – Alcester's Mike Gittus in tribute after BEM honour - Redditch Standard
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
I owe it all to them – Alcester's Mike Gittus in tribute after BEM honour Redditch Standard“SURPRISED – but really pleased” – that was the verdict from Mike Gittus after hearing news he had been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's ...
Alcester mayor warns of accidents unless school road is gritted - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Alcester mayor warns of accidents unless school road is gritted Stratford upon Avon HeraldThe mayor of Alcester is urging the county council to grit the road outside two busy schools, warning that the situation is an accident waiting to happen.
Butcher who mislabelled meat as British jailed by judge for fraud - Redditch Standard
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Butcher who mislabelled meat as British jailed by judge for fraud Redditch StandardTHE owner of a butcher's shop who cheated customers by labelling and selling imported meat as 'best British' pork, chicken, beef and lamb is behind bars.
Traveller group leaves Alcester site - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Traveller group leaves Alcester site Stratford upon Avon HeraldA group of travellers who set up camp in a school bus park in Alcester this morning have moved on. Around eight caravans and associated vehicles set up at the ...
Former Alcester mayor Cllr Eric Payne dies - Stratford upon Avon Herald
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Former Alcester mayor Cllr Eric Payne dies Stratford upon Avon HeraldTwo-time Alcester mayor and district councillor Eric Payne passed away this week following a short illness. Eric, who served the residents of Alcester Ward as a ...
Find out the best times to see tonight's partial lunar eclipse - Redditch Standard
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Find out the best times to see tonight's partial lunar eclipse Redditch StandardRESIDENTS across Redditch and Alcester will be able to see a partial lunar eclipse tonight. The moon is set to rise around 9.15pm but because it will be low ...