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Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth

The Guardian - UK

Redditch underpass killing: 17-year-old charged with murder

A 17-year-old boy faces murder charges after a fatal stabbing in Redditch, Worcestershire. A 41-year-old man died after being stabbed in an underpass. Police have also arrested a second 17-year-old on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Investigations, including CCTV review and house-to-house inquiries, are ongoing to determine the…

The Times of India

Dozens of councils set to postpone May 2026 elections - read the full list

Police were called to a meeting in Redditch after a councillor called a member of the public a Nazi in a fiery debate over delaying polls

Evening Standard

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British backpacker swerves down street on e-scooter before fatal crash killing father-of-two

CCTV footage showing Alicia Kemp, from Redditch, Worcestershire, has been released after the British backpacker was jailed for four years after she struck and killed a father-of-two in Australia while riding an e-scooter after a “bottomless brunch."

The Independent UK

Learner driver’s sister gives ‘lesson’ over phone before he kills mother in head-on crash

A learner driver's sister gave him a "lesson" over the phone before he caused a fatal crash that killed a mother in Redditch last April, West Mercia police said.

The Independent UK

‘She knows best’: 103-year-old becomes Tiktok sensation with makeup video

Joan Partridge, in Redditch, is collaborating with cosmetics firm after post showing her beauty routine went viral

The Guardian - UK

Family of man killed by police in Redditch say officers ‘had no mercy’

Relatives say Marcus Meade’s mental health deteriorated before standoff and call for ‘full accountability’

The Guardian - UK

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Family of man killed by police in Redditch seeking ‘answers and justice’

Marcus Meade, 39, was shot in his home after five-hour standoff with officers while in possession of knife

The Guardian - UK

Moment armed police fatally shoot man outside home on Christmas Eve

Doorbell video recorded the moment police fatally shot a man in Redditch on Christmas Eve, the victim’s family said.

The Independent UK

Man, 39, shot dead by armed police in Redditch on Christmas Eve

Officers were called to an address after reports of a knife-wielding man, police say

The Independent UK

Man, 39, shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve

West Mercia Police said officers were called to an address in Redditch, Worcestershire at around 2pm.

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder after woman found fatally stabbed in Redditch

Chris Hemming, 46, charged with murdering Cheryl McKenna, 44, discovered by police on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Electric vehicle public charging ‘deserts’ revealed across Great Britain

Three-quarters of households that park cars on street do not have charger within five-minute walk, data shows

The Guardian - UK

Halfords profits set to decline as shortage of mechanics hits sales

The Redditch-headquartered firm, which also services cars and bikes and offers MOTs, said it was struggling to recruit enough skilled technicians to meet higher levels of demand.

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Daily Mirror

Horrified Sainsbury's staff find cockerel dumped in bin bag with beak taped shut

The employee became startled when the found a black bin bag moving outside of the supermarket in Redditch, Worcestershire, on May 31 - the RSPCA are now trying to hunt down its owners

Evening Standard

Former Redditch MP Karen Lumley dies aged 59

An emotional Penny Mordaunt said Mrs Lumley was a ‘larger than life character’

Daily Mirror

Asda ads make widow 'shudder' after husband killed by boy, 14, in toilet row at store

Ian Kirwan, 53, was stabbed to death at Asda in Redditch on March 8 last year by a 15-year-old boy and his heartbroken wife has released an emotional statement after the teen was sentenced

The Independent UK

Boy who murdered Asda shopper after supermarket toilet row detained for life

Ian Kirwan was knifed to death after row with youths in Redditch, Worcestershire

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Daily Mirror

Chilling CCTV shows masked teens running through Asda moments before dad stabbed to death

Ian Kirwan was found critically injured after being knifed in front of horrified shoppers at the Asda store in Redditch, Worcestershire, in March last year as boy, 15, found guilty of murder

The Guardian - UK

Boy, 15, found guilty of software engineer’s murder at Redditch Asda

Three other boys guilty of violent disorder and one other acquitted over March 2021 stabbing of Ian Kirwan

Daily Mirror

Boy, 15, found guilty of stabbing man to death during argument over Asda toilets

Software engineer Ian Kirwan was found critically injured after being knifed in front of horrified shoppers at the Asda store in Redditch, Worcestershire, in March last year

Daily Mirror

Britain's most miserable places to live revealed in new data - see the full list

The UK's most 'miserable' places to live have been uncovered in a new official poll on personal wellbeing - with the top spot going to a town where it has declined since the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Furious woman slams taxi driver who left her 'scared and being catcalled by men'

A Redditch taxi driver has been branded "a disgrace" and "disgusting" for refusing payment from a woman and leaving her scared at night and waiting for a taxi

Birmingham Post

Lidl continues West Midlands expansion with new store

Supermarket in Redditch has been built at site of former gym

Daily Mirror

Ex-student, 31, died from blood clots in the brain two weeks after Covid jab

Jack Hurn from Redditch received first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine but died 11 days later in hospital from blood clots on his brain

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