School trip

11:47am Wednesday 7th May 2008

PUPILS from a town school will swap their classroom for a trip to County Hall tomorrow (Thursday, May 8). Eight children from Finstall First School - which has Eco School Status - will make the visit, which will see them meet the chairman of the council, Councillor John Smith. The nine and ten-year-olds will also be given the chance to experience a full council meeting. The special visit will be rounded off with a tour of the boiler room at County Hall in Worcester which houses a wood chip burner that uses renewable energy resources.

A new era for housing

10:41am Wednesday 7th May 2008

FIFTEEN new flats for young people in need of a place to stay, and backed by support and training facilities, are being planned for Bromsgrove.

	They’re going round in circles
	10:39am Wed 7 May 08
	CHILDREN from a Tardebigge school took part in maypole dancing as part of May day celebrations.

	By royal appointment
	10:36am Wed 7 May 08
	SEVENTEEN-year-old Alisha Southall, from Barnt Green, was crowned Miss Bromsgrove at a successful Stoke fete.

Alleyway of shame

10:35am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A GATING order for an alleyway, which has been described as a public toilet', is being called for by leading Bromsgrove councillors.

Putting children first

1:24pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

A NEW purpose-built children's centre in Sidemoor is being showcased at a family fun day this Friday, May 9.

	Horsepower revs up in wood
	1:22pm Tue 6 May 08
	AN open day in woods near Fairfield is being held this Sunday, May 11.

Hot stuff

10:24am Tuesday 6th May 2008

A charity fundraising evening was held at a town restaurant. The evening was held in memory of Richard Jones, a well-known man who designed the clock on Boots in Bromsgrove High Street and the sundial on the Methodist Church Centre, in Stratford Road. A total of £510 was raised for the Samantha Dickson Charity, which researches brain tumours. The Tamanna, on the Worcester Road, provided a buffet for the charity evening and donated 50 per cent of ticket costs.

	Putting safety first
	10:24am Tue 6 May 08
	LONG awaited safety railings have been installed outside St Chad's Park in Rubery.

Wallet is stolen

10:23am Tuesday 6th May 2008

POLICE are hunting two men who snatched a wallet containing around £70.

Benefit fraud clampdown

10:22am Tuesday 6th May 2008

A SUCCESSFUL prosecution has been brought against a town man as part of a crackdown on benefit fraud.

Art course

9:33am Monday 5th May 2008

BROMSGROVE residents with a love for art are being invited to join a beginners class in Stoke Heath. The 12-month Avoncroft Arts Society course, starting this summer, offers a grounding in drawing, the basis of traditional art and the use of colour. Chairman Tony Turpin said: "We can help you learn to make beautiful pictures at your own pace, near your home." Sessions will be held each Friday morning at the Stoke Heath Community Arts Centre, in Redditch Road, Stoke Heath. For more information about the art course please ring 01527 833829, or email avoncroft.arts@virgin.net

Youths arrested

7:13am Monday 5th May 2008

TWO youths were arrested following an incident outside the Golden Cross pub on Wednesday, April 30. Bromsgrove police were called to the incident, which happened at around 11pm, where two males were causing a disorder in the High Street. A 17-year-old male was reprimanded, and the 18-year-old was charged with a public order offence, and bailed.

Armed police

7:11am Monday 5th May 2008

A MAN was robbed in Bromsgrove after he was threatened with what appeared to be a handgun.

Documents online

7:11am Monday 5th May 2008

ALL Bromsgrove District Council's main documents, which are available to the public, are now available to look at online. The authority has installed Modern.gov to make committee meetings, agendas and reports more accessible to everyone and to save on paper and postage. To access the documents visit the council's website at www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/moderngov

Cash boost

4:31pm Sunday 4th May 2008

GENEROUS Bromsgrove shoppers stumped up £245.60 in a collection held outside Asda supermarket. The event, organised by the Foresters on Saturday, April 26, was held to raise cash for the town's Primrose Hospice.

Festival time

7:07am Sunday 4th May 2008

BROMSGROVE festival-goers, who have already enjoyed entertaining concerts from a variety of performers, are looking forward to seeing the next generation of talented musicians.

	Budding business moguls
	7:01am Sun 4 May 08
	PUPILS from a town school were celebrating after their business scooped the top prize in a regional competition.

On the move

4:33pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

A COMMUNICATIONS firm has relocated to Bromsgrove's Buntsford Gate Business Park as part of an expansion plan. Zircom, which was based at Upton Warren until last month, is reporting "phenomenal" success over the past three years and has signed a lucrative new contract. The firm, with a workforce of 13, hopes to employ a further 20 people by the end of the year.

	The good old days
	9:00am Sat 3 May 08
	IF variety is the spice of life then visitors to an Old Tyme Music Hall, which is being held to boost the funds of a Bromsgrove church, are set for an entertaining evening.

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