Bromsgrove, England News

The first burglary took place at a property in Fairlight Drive, Barnt Green, between 8.40am-3pm, while the second incident happened in Staple Flat, Lickey End, between 3.20-3.55pm. In the Lickey End burglary they unbolted a side gate to gain access to the rear garden, smashing a kitchen window.

A SALE of plants and hanging baskets at a Cradley Heath floral demonstration raised A 300 for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Buy this photo Author Chris Bradford visited Bromsgrove Preparatory School, speaking to pupils including Zac Ralph, 12, and Tristan Hall, 11.

That last beat ended at a packed St Mary's Church, Kington , where family and friends were waiting to say farewell.

A WOMAN who says her damp property is putting her health at risk has claimed Bromsgrove District Housing Trust is doing nothing to remedy the situation.

Excited youngsters at St Peter's Catholic First School, in Rock Hill, welcomed Adrian Beckingham, better known as The Man from Story Mountain , last Wednesday, . Mr Beckingham has visited hundreds of school across the UK with his storytelling workshops, designed to bring characters to life.

PLANS for Bromsgrove to have an extended taxi rank close to the town's two latest opening night spots will go before the district council's licensing committee on Monday .

A FATHER set fire to his own car while he was locked inside because he could not come to terms with his mother becoming unwell, an inquest heard.

Charlie Nelson, left, received a British Empire Medal at a County Hall ceremony.

CAMPAIGNERS claim the Health Minister has supported putting the two options for the future of the Alexandra Hospital to the public but residents say they feel snubbed after he failed to stop to talk to them.

At the annual general meeting, held at the Council House on May 15, council leader Roger Hollingworth revealed there had been no changes to the composition of the cabinet.

GARDENING enthusiasts in Bromsgrove might catch a glimpse of a Masai warrior peering out of the undergrowth this weekend as part of the National Garden Scheme's open gardens in the district.

A MAN died soon after being committed for trial on a charge of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Bromsgrove girl.

Bromsgrove Twinning Association's outgoing chairman Judith Stephenson was presented gifts by new chairman Roger Westbury, at the annual general meeting.

IT WAS the end of an era in Bromsgrove yesterday when long-standing traffic warden Roy Gibson hung up his hat and ticket book.

A DROITWICH Spa businessman is preparing for his third overseas adventure to raise money for a disabled children's charity.

Burglars broke into a home in Shepley Road between 8.15am-2.50pm on Monday, , stealing various electrical items and jewellery.

HAGLEY pals Hollie Jones and Jack Griffiths stunned family and friends when they decided to raise money for charity - by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

BROMSGROVE residents are being urged to attend a protest to make their feelings clear over the future of the Alexandra Hospital, when health minister Dr Dan Poulter visits tomorrow.

The event was held in Vines Park on Sunday, May 5 as part of this year's St Richard's Festival programme.