Redditch & Alcester Advertiser

The Redditch Advertiser is a high-quality, complimentary weekly publication that comes in two editions. It caters to the town of Redditch and the nearby market town of Alcester.

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Speeding motorists clocked by police in Redditch traffic ops

2 days ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Helen Attwood

SCORES of speeding motorists have been clocked by police as they carried out traffic ops in Redditch. Officers were on Middle Piece Drive in Headless Cross and Church Road in Webheath and recorded 19 drivers who were flouting the speed limit. They were targeting areas where local residents had raised "strong concerns" on April 16. The Redditch policing team said it will carry out more speed checks in the coming months.
Housing association doubles maximum grant available through community fund

2 days ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Nathan Russell

A HOUSING association has doubled the maximum grant available to charities and community groups through its Community Impact Fund. GreenSquareAccord (GSA), which serves the West Midlands, has increased the funding that local charities and voluntary groups can apply for from £1,000 to £2,000 per successful application.
Mum who had pregnancy condition like Meghan Markle feared she’d ‘never be the same’

6 days ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

4 1/4 A REDDITCH mum who had the same pregnancy condition as the Duchess of Sussex says she "felt absolutely dreadful" and feared she'd never be the same again. Medical secretary Sarah Mullins, aged 55, suffered from postpartum preeclampsia after having her son Ben. Preeclampsia and postpartum preeclampsia are both serious conditions involving high blood pressure.
Global fashion brand opens new store at shopping centre

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

4 1/4 A GLOBAL fashion jewellery brand has opened a new store in Redditch's Kingfisher Shopping Centre. The centre has welcomed Lovisa to the town, which is now open on Evesham Walk. Lovisa offers trend-led designs inspired by the latest runway looks and global street style.
MP Chris Bloore - 'Steel, sovereignty and standing up for Britain'

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

British Steel’s blast furnaces—our last—were just days from closure. If they’d gone cold, the UK would have become the only G20 nation unable to produce its own primary steel. A national embarrassment, a security risk and a disaster for thousands of workers. It didn’t happen by accident. Foreign owners like Jingye took millions in government support—then rejected fair offers to modernise, mothballed vital infrastructure and hung workers out to dry. Asset-stripping at its worst.
Woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police dies in hospital

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

A view of a police cordon at Aston Wood Golf Club in Birmingham (Image: Jacob King) A woman who was hit at a golf club by a van that was being pursued by police has died. The woman, in her sixties, suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision at Aston Wood Golf Club in Little Aston, near Sutton Coldfield, on Friday (April 11), and was airlifted to hospital. She remained in a critical condition until she died in hospital on Tuesday (April 15), Staffordshire Police said.
Clothing Swap Shop for the Community to be held in Redditch

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

A FREE clothing swap event will be held in Redditch. The event, called Clothing Swap Shop for the Community, allows people to exchange unwanted items for free. Taking place on Saturday, June 7, from 1.30pm to 4pm, at the Windmill Community Centre, it offers residents an opportunity to refresh their wardrobes without spending any money.
emergency services on scene of M5 car fire - LIVE

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.
Last chance to register for vote in UK local elections

1 week ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Nathan Russell

Two officers who 'abused their position' banned from policing The deadline is 11.59pm on Friday, April 11 (Image: PA) THE Electoral Commission has issued a final call for voter registration. Voters need to register by 11.59pm today (Friday, April 11) for the Thursday, May 1 local elections. Niki Nixon, director of communications, said: "Make sure you’re ready to vote ahead of the upcoming local elections on May 1.
Northleach Close, Redditch: Attacks on cars resume

2 weeks ago | redditchadvertiser.co.uk | Helen Attwood

CAR windows were smashed on a car park in Redditch, continuing a spate of attacks. Police received a report of car windows being smashed in Northleach Close overnight on Friday April 4. Windows of vehicles have been being smashed on the parking area for months, leading to the installation of a new lamp post to increase lighting, signs about anti-social behaviour and an increase in police patrols. PC Holly put out an alert about the latest incident.