Bromsgrove, England News

Bright Eyes, which has a branch at the Town Hall in Alcester Street, was searched by police after a mother called West Mercia following her child's disclosure.

AN investigation has been launched by West Mercia Police in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Droitwich, after a young child told their family they had been sexually assaulted while at a children's nursery.

NURSERIES in Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Redditch have been shut down by police and five people arrested after a child reported being sexually assaulted.

A JUDGE ordering the return of cash to motorists who fell victim to an illegal clamping firm revealed that he had been a victim of the scam - but ruled out claiming his money back.

Emma Pearson, Duncan Kemp and Phil Gardner from Bromsgrove Villa Lions, which was named Aston Villa's UK club of the year.

THE DEPUTY Chief Fire Officer of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has praised Bromsgrove's new blue light centre, which opens next year and will combine the town's police and fire stations.

A BROMSGROVE man who falsely claimed almost A 20,0000 in benefits has been handed a suspended sentence at Redditch Magistrates Court and will pay back all of the cash he collected.

CHILDREN in Rhythm Time music classes across Redditch and Bromsgrove are raising money for a good cause this week by trying on hats.

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.