^{BeautyBox has a new home}

After more than 16 happy years in Barnt Green, BeautyBox owner Becky Baker has relocated her popular beauty therapy business to Catshill.

^{Drink differently in 2020}

If you know deep down that you need to sort your drinking out, then seize the opportunity of a fresh start in January 2020!

^{The Village Archive. . . 20 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in January 2000.

^{Dynamic and caring}

A sense of history permeates every brick of this remarkable school.

^{The journey starts here}

The RGS Journey offers an outstanding education for boys and girls aged from two to 18.

^{Join our family}

The happiness of the children lies at the heart of everything at Winterfold. 

^{Apply for a scholarship}

Bromsgrove School believes its pupils are happiest when they are succeeding.

^{One man versus 50 women!}

Sean Tomás Beag, Barnt Green’s Quakerwarden, describes an encounter with the village WI.

^{Things are looking up}

Alvechurch FC boost morale with cup win under new boss.

^{What can we do for wildlife?}

Mary Green suggests ways to help the environment in 2020.

^{Staying changeable}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{Shadows of the Earth}

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

^{First creative steps}

Bromsgrove artist Richard McIlwraith discovers some inspirational enamelled work.

^{Special shortbread}

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, bakes a Scottish favourite with a twist.

^{Capturing village life}

Our local photographers were busy snapping in 2019 . . .

^{The Village Archive. . . 10 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in January 2010.

^{Five ways to improve your spending habits}

Spend wisely and save more with these top tips, says Martin Pryor.

^{The Village Archive. . . 10 years ago}

A look back at what was going on around here in December 2009.

^{The Village Archive. . . 20 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in December 1999.

^{Gift ideas for book-lovers}

The latest edition of The Bromsgrove Rousler, the popular local history magazine published by the Bromsgrove Society, is now available.

^{AFC look for new boss}

Alvechurch FC hope change at the top will bring better results. 

^{How much is enough?}

Find out how much you need for the life you want, says Martin Pryor.

^{A wildlife year}

Mary Green takes a look back at the ups and downs of our countryside in 2019.

^{Keep the Christmas spirit}

Dave Morgan suggests extending the season of goodwill by supporting local gardens open for charity next year.