| Racial assault | | 11:58am Wednesday 26th March 2008 | | POLICE, investigating a racially aggravated assault in Rubery, are appealing for the public's help. |
 | Hat’s the way to do it | | 11:55am Wed 26 Mar 08 | | IT'S hats off to children from an Aston Fields pre-school who took part in their Easter celebrations. |
| Car fire | | 11:54am Wednesday 26th March 2008 | | BROMSGROVE firefighters attended a car fire on the M5 on Tuesday, March 18. One Range Rover was well alight when the crews arrived just after 7pm, between junctions 4a, Lydiate Ash, and 5 at Wychbold. Crews extinguished the fire using one hose reel. Firefighters were also called to a field off the A38, near the Harvester, at 8.30 on the same evening. The fire was extinguished using water back packs. |
 | A fairytale world | | 11:47am Wed 26 Mar 08 | | SWASHBUCKLING pirates and characters from fairytales came to life for youngsters at a school in Bromsgrove. |
| Hooded raiders hit post office | | 11:02am Wednesday 26th March 2008 | | TWO men wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons got away with a quantity of cash after threatening staff at Romsley post office yesterday (Tuesday). |
| Village of the year | | 12:30pm Tuesday 25th March 2008 | | THE search has begun for Worcestershire's Village of the Year 2008. |
| Well done | | 12:30pm Tuesday 25th March 2008 | | THE Bromsgrove branch of a young people's career advice service has been praised by its parent service after advising a record amount of townsfolk in their careers. Hereford and Worcestershire Connexions has thanked its staff in Bromsgrove who have enabled at least 92 per cent of town youngsters to find opportunities in education, employment and training. Connexions, which provides impartial advice, guidance and support, carried out a record number of individual contacts and interviews over the last 12 months. Lesley Taylor, who is team manager, Connexions Bromsgrove, said: "All young people need help and support at some time. We have excellent people in Connexions, totally committed to helping all young people to achieve the best they can in education, employment and training opportunities." |
 | Recognition for stalwart John | | 12:28pm Tue 25 Mar 08 | | A BROMSGROVE man's many years of dedicated commitment to his community and the Neighbourhood Watch scheme was recognised when he was presented with an award by West Mercia's Chief Constable Paul West. |
| Fashion show | | 8:16am Monday 24th March 2008 | | A FASHION show presented by Gill Pinfield will be held at St Godwald's Church Hall, Finstall Road, Aston Fields, on Wednesday, April 2. It is being organised by the Bromsgrove Anglican Group and starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at £3.50, can be obtained from Caroline Spencer on 01527 832414 or Janet Hewer on 01527 871722. |
| Praise for town fostering agency | | 11:12am Sunday 23rd March 2008 | | A LEADING independent fostering agency, which is based in Bromsgrove, has been ranked among the top 100 best companies to work for in the UK. |
| A first class presentation | | 8:15am Sunday 23rd March 2008 | | BROMSGROVE-BASED marketing and communications agency, Gough Allen Stanley, ensured Europe's first and only Thomas Land received a first-class unveiling. The agency, from Kembrey House, Worcester Road, spearheaded the exclusive VIP and media launch of Drayton Manor Theme Park's new £5m attraction, which is based on the ever-popular Thomas & Friends series. The work involved in organising the recent launch included the design, production and distribution of hundreds of invites, preparation and compilation of scores of press packs and arranging a visit to the attraction by almost 100 school children. |
 | Drumming up support | | 7:10am Sun 23 Mar 08 | | YOUNGSTERS at a Bromsgrove school are entitled to blow their own trumpets after delighting their parents at a musical concert
Since the start of the year children in years three and four at Catshill First School and Nursery have been taking part in the Worcestershire County Council Music Project - Play to Learn. Sixty children have learnt to play the djembe drum, which is an African instrument. They have learnt complex rhythmic patterns and drumming techniques producing a fantastic range of original musical arrangements. |
| Major boost for the arts | | 7:57am Saturday 22nd March 2008 | | A POPULAR programme of performing arts has been given a welcome funding boost. |
 | The scourge of graffiti | | 7:55am Sat 22 Mar 08 | | POLICE in Bromsgrove are appealing for help to track down graffiti culprits after a spate of criminal damage in Barnt Green and Blackwell. |
 | Tots are all good sports | | 7:53am Sat 22 Mar 08 | | TODDLERS from a Bromsgrove pre-school did their bit for a national charity campaign. |
| Racially aggravated assault | | 6:02pm Friday 21st March 2008 | | INVESTIGATIONS are being carried out by police into an alleged racially aggravated assault in Rubery. |
| Police awards | | 7:51am Friday 21st March 2008 | | WEST Mercia police officers have been honoured at a special awards ceremony, which was held at their headquarters at Hindlip Hall near Worcester. Among the 18 nominees, who mostly work for the CID at Hindlip, were officers from Operation Gemini who confiscated cannabis plants from a property in Barnt Green. Proceedings are still pending. Also praised were officers who brought to book Brian Gillam, the man serving ten years for rape at The Uplands children's home in Blackwell. Detective Chief Superindendent Trevor Albutt said: "I would like to pay tribute to all those nominated for commendations. It once again demonstrates how dedicated the staff of West Mercia Constabulary are." |
| Town woman gets a CRASBO | | 7:49am Friday 21st March 2008 | | A THIRTY-year-old woman faces a five year jail sentence if she breaks a criminal anti-social behaviour order (CRASBO) which has been granted against her. |
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