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6th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 28th Aug, 2022

Shock as thieves steal Ukrainian charity cash
NEWS 8th May, 2026

Police warning over off-road bikes and arson in Redditch's Pitcheroak Woods
NEWS 8th May, 2026

Man charged over car-key burglaries in Barnt Green, Redditch and Droitwich
NEWS 1st May, 2026

Black Ford Fiesta stolen from Rowney Green
NEWS 1st May, 2026

Registration plate stolen from Hollywood - police investigating
NEWS 1st May, 2026

Police appeal after burglary in Alvechurch
NEWS 29th Apr, 2026

Three men sentenced following shooting and drug dealing in Redditch
NEWS 26th Apr, 2026

UPDATE - Police thanks as 78-year-old Sean who went missing from Wythall is found
NEWS 17th Apr, 2026

Police catch 50 drivers during 'Fatal Four' operation at Hopwood Services
NEWS 17th Apr, 2026

Man arrested over burglary at Cloud Chaser vape shop in Redditch
NEWS 17th Apr, 2026

'Hooligans' - Wythall Bowls Club green damaged by 'fat-tyred' electric bikes
NEWS 27th Mar, 2026

West Mercia Police officers investigated for misconduct over Marcus Meade shooting
NEWS 27th Mar, 2026

Ford Fiesta stolen from hotel car park in Hopwood
NEWS 24th Mar, 2026

Redditch man who lead prison drone drug drop jailed for six years
NEWS 23rd Mar, 2026

Appeal following assault in Redditch town centre
NEWS 20th Mar, 2026

Man charged after Redditch armed robbery
NEWS 12th Mar, 2026

BEWARE - Redditch Police issue warning over fake bank notes in the town
NEWS 12th Mar, 2026

Man charged with multiple Redditch shoplifting offences
NEWS 23rd Feb, 2026

'Lives endangered' as objects were thrown at cars from bridge over M42 in Hopwood
NEWS 22nd Feb, 2026

UPDATE - Police thanks as missing Redditch man is found
NEWS 6th Feb, 2026

Two arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Redditch
NEWS 3rd Feb, 2026

WANTED - Officers looking for man with links to Redditch on prison recall
NEWS 26th Jan, 2026

Cannabis grow uncovered in Redditch
NEWS 24th Jan, 2026

Number plates stolen from Hyundai while it was parked in Wythall
NEWS 22nd Jan, 2026

Police appeal after Mercedes G Wagon and e-bike crash in Redditch
NEWS 22nd Jan, 2026

Police step up patrols after anti-social driving in Redditch
NEWS 13th Jan, 2026

Car seized in Redditch after no MOT, tax, or insurance
NEWS 12th Jan, 2026

Picture released after £4,000 cash, a safe and Rolex were stolen in Hopwood burglary
NEWS 9th Jan, 2026

Contribution of Special Constables across Worcestershire to be recognised with discounted council tax
NEWS 2nd Jan, 2026

UPDATE - Driver airlifted to hospital after Hanbury crash has died
NEWS 2nd Jan, 2026

Police appeal to find teenager missing from Wythall
NEWS 25th Dec, 2025

Three sentenced over shooting in Redditch
NEWS 23rd Dec, 2025

Tributes paid after nine-year-old boy dies in Redditch
NEWS 19th Dec, 2025

Redditch man charged supplying crack cocaine, cocaine and heroin
NEWS 16th Dec, 2025

UPDATE - Police issue warning after gold jewellery stolen in Redditch
NEWS 16th Dec, 2025

White Fiat Abarth stolen from Redditch in the early hours
NEWS 15th Dec, 2025

Family and friends of Marcus Meade to hold rally to mark one year since his death
NEWS 12th Dec, 2025

Police appeal to find owner of stolen tools found in Hollywood
NEWS 8th Dec, 2025

OPERATION CHRISTMAS PRESENCE - West Mercia Police launches drink and drug-driving clampdown
NEWS 3rd Dec, 2025

Redditch nurse praised for her life-saving support
NEWS 20th Nov, 2025

Redditch man charged with possession of cocaine and heroin and having knife in public place
NEWS 17th Nov, 2025

Birmingham and Solihull gang jailed for car thefts across Bromsgrove and Redditch
NEWS 7th Nov, 2025

Redditch man charged with strangulation and coercive control offences
NEWS 5th Nov, 2025

Redditch agencies unite to target rogue traders
NEWS 3rd Nov, 2025

UPDATE - Missing Redditch man Danny found
NEWS 1st Nov, 2025

Police seize motorbike being ridden illegally in Redditch by 15-year-old
NEWS 31st Oct, 2025

Wythall man charged with burglary
NEWS 25th Oct, 2025

Redditch woman jailed for 18 weeks for prolific shoplifting
NEWS 25th Oct, 2025

Police release picture after racially motivated attack in Redditch
NEWS 25th Oct, 2025

Two men - from Redditch and Studley - in court over dealing with cocaine and heroin
NEWS 23rd Oct, 2025

WANTED - Kirk Lloyd for 'wounding with intent' who is believed to be in Redditch
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2025

Redditch couple hit out after suffering sustained homophobic abuse from town teenagers
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2025

BMW stolen in car-key burglary in Inkberrow
NEWS 21st Oct, 2025

Redditch MP Chris Bloore offers condolences after man dies in town centre
NEWS LIVE
21st Oct, 2025

UPDATE - Police confirm man has died in Redditch town centre
NEWS 21st Oct, 2025

Teacher from Worcestershire handed community order for indecent assault on child
NEWS 21st Oct, 2025

Birmingham man charged over Class A drug dealing in Redditch
NEWS 19th Oct, 2025

Police appeal for help over speeding issue in and around Redditch town centre
NEWS 10th Oct, 2025

Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour in Redditch with two Closure Orders
NEWS 9th Oct, 2025

Victim calls for 'unity' after shocking racial attack in Redditch
NEWS 19th Sep, 2025

Remembrance tree to be installed for victims of road crashes in Redditch
NEWS 22nd Sep, 2025

Police appeal after man dies in incident at Redditch's Kingfisher Centre
NEWS 21st Sep, 2025

Police warning to residents about bogus council workers operating in the area
NEWS 8th Sep, 2025

Police appeal to find missing 86-year-old Hollywood man who could be in Redditch or Worcester
NEWS 8th Sep, 2025

Urgent appeal to find Paul New who has gone missing from Redditch
NEWS 4th Sep, 2025

Police appeal as grey Ford S-Max is stolen from Redditch
NEWS 2nd Sep, 2025

Police investigating racial public order offence during match between Redditch United and Bromsgrove Sporting
NEWS 1st Sep, 2025

Woman seriously injured as fight breaks out outside Redditch pub
NEWS 1st Sep, 2025

Warning to Redditch residents after elderly woman is targeted by rogue roofers
NEWS 16th Aug, 2025

Family of Marcus Meade to hold birthday vigil
NEWS 1st Aug, 2025

Prolific Redditch shoplifter sentenced to 20 weeks in prison
NEWS LIVE 29th Jul, 2025

UPDATE - Man taken to hospital after fire at Redditch house
NEWS 28th Jul, 2025

Redditch man charged with possession of imitation firearm
NEWS 15th Jul, 2025

UPDATE - Missing Redditch man found
NEWS 14th Jul, 2025

Alcester teens arrested over drone smuggling attempt at HMP Long Lartin
NEWS 13th Jul, 2025

URGENT - Appeal to find teenager who has gone missing from Redditch
NEWS 12th Jul, 2025

Boy struck by car on the pavement in hit and run in Bordesley Lane, Redditch
NEWS 8th Jul, 2025

UPDATE - Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash on Redditch's Warwick Highway
NEWS 7th Jul, 2025

Man charged with sexual assault at Arrow Valley Park
NEWS 4th Jul, 2025

Prolific Redditch thief caught red-handed scouting out cars pleads guilty
NEWS 3rd Jul, 2025

Family and friends of Marcus Meade to hold peaceful protest in Birmingham
NEWS 1st Jul, 2025

Redditch woman arrested for supplying Class A drugs
NEWS 20th Jun, 2025

UPDATE - Police search for 'potentially dangerous' hand grenades found in Hopwood last night
NEWS 19th Jun, 2025

Former assistant head at Alcester school banned from teaching after sex offences
NEWS 17th Jun, 2025

Renault Clio stolen in Redditch is stung by police in Longbridge
NEWS 9th Jun, 2025

Woman quizzed by police after Redditch shed burglaries
NEWS 6th Jun, 2025

BMW stolen in car-key burglary in Webheath, Redditch
NEWS 6th Jun, 2025

Family and friends of Marcus Meade to hold protest outside Redditch's Kingfisher Centre
NEWS 30th May, 2025

Man charged with possession of class A and B drugs and a firearm after raid on Redditch house
NEWS 27th May, 2025

Redditch man charged with multiple vehicle crime offences and breaching CBO
NEWS 22nd May, 2025

Two convicted in Redditch after imprisoning women for modern slavery
NEWS 22nd May, 2025

Knockout Success - boxing changing young people's lives in Redditch
NEWS 18th May, 2025

UPDATE - Motorcyclist seriously injured and woman arrested after crash on the A435 Alcester Road in Wythall
NEWS 17th May, 2025

Redditch burglar is jailed for nine months
NEWS 16th May, 2025

Learner driver who killed woman in head-on Redditch crash is jailed
NEWS 13th May, 2025

Bus service pulled from Redditch's Woodrow centre after drivers face abuse
NEWS 11th May, 2025

Redditch Police and Fire Hub wins top award
NEWS 8th May, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Redditch
NEWS 7th May, 2025

Tributes paid to Redditch teenager Layton who died in crash
NEWS 13th Apr, 2025

30-SECOND-READ - Range Rover stolen from Redditch