Rail closure theory in spate of village shed break-ins

Bicycles worth more than £2,500 were among property stolen from a number of sheds in Barnt Green and Alvechurch in raids residents link to the closure of the rail line for engineering work.

Helen takes European duathlon title

Marlbrook triathlete Helen Russell powered her way to victory in the European Sprint Duathlon Championships, not only winning the 35-39 age group title but finishing first female overall, taking the European title outright.

George Lord victim speaks of ordeal

One of the victims of George Lord, the former Conservative county councillor for Alvechurch who was jailed for sexually assaulting two teenagers, is encouraging other victims of historic sexual abuse to come forward.

First look at new station plans

Plans for new platforms and a pedestrian bridge at Alvechurch Station have been revealed by Network Rail.

Memories of ‘an inspiration’

One of Pete Rippington’s former pupils has created a commemorative book using pictures and stories sent from around the world.

Party in the park to mark jubilee

Alvechurch is putting the finishing touches to plans for a big party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Remembering Titanic

Residents at The Lawns, Alvechurch, were enthralled by a talk on the Titanic 100 years to the day after it set off on its fateful maiden voyage.

George Lord gets 4 years

The former Conservative county councillor for Alvechurch George Lord has been sentenced to four years in prison for sex assaults.

Barnt Green presents a united front

Barnt Green villagers have formed a fully fledged residents’ association in response to the imminent bulldozing of green fields which will change their village forever.

New bells from old

A group of Alvechurch bellringers travelled to the Whitechapel Foundry, London, to see the casting of three new bells for St Laurence Church.

Anger over homes plan

Sarah Rees reports from Bromsgrove’s biggest estate – which may get bigger . . .

Search for cause of major Barnt Green house blaze

Investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that ripped through the first floor and roof of a house in Barnt Green and took 60 firefighters all night to bring under control.

Do you want fewer Bromsgrove councillors?

There are just a few weeks left for villagers to have their say on reducing the number of councillors on Bromsgrove District Council.

Alvechurch cottage burglary plea

Police are appealing for witnesses and in particular motorists who passed the scene of a burglary as it was happening in Alvechurch.

Bluebell bonanza

Flower fans will have the chance to view a carpet of beautiful bluebells when a local wood opens to the public.

Burcot burglary plea

Police are appealing for information about a burglary in Pikes Pool Lane, Burcot.

Stolen Rowney Green knighthood medal returned

A knighthood medal presented by the Queen was among many items stolen during a burglary in Rowney Green that have now been recovered.

Charity football match in memory of Mr Rip

A charity football match in memory of Peter Rippington will take place on Friday May 11 at Alvechurch FC.

Sci-fi tale on sale

An Oakalls author has seen her debut novel go on sale as an ebook, available from major booksellers.

Barnt Green Mile a success

More than 250 villagers took part in the first Barnt Green Mile in aid of Sport Relief.