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  • This will cast a magical spell

    STAGE: The Worst Witch at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, from Tuesday, March 12 to Saturday, March 16, 2019. ANYONE trying to find the world's worst witch won't have to look far. She's now in residence at the Festival. Adapted from Jill

  • Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson after pub fire

    TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following last night's fire at the former Greyhound pub. A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from Bromsgrove, are currently in police custody.  More than 20 firefighters from three stations

  • Alvechurch chief wants more firepower for a play-off place

    ALVECHURCH boss Ian Long has challenged his strikers to fire in the goals which he hopes will take the Lye Meadow side into the Evo Stik Southern Central Premier play-offs this season. It follows Church’s convincing 4-2 success over Lowestoft Town

  • Bromsgrove RFC on the verge of title success after Stoke win

    BUOYANT Bromsgrove are sitting on the cusp of clinching the Midlands One West title after slamming Stoke on Trent 52-17 this week. The Boars look set for a rapid return to National 3 rugby next season as their success over Stoke leaves them requiring

  • Popular Bromsgrove Carnival is back!

    LORRY floats will again be parading through Bromsgrove town centre as the popular Bromsgrove Carnival returns. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets when the trucks come back later this year. This year there will be a safari-inspired

  • Former Greyhound pub in Bromsgrove goes up in flames

    A huge blaze broke out at a derelict pub in Bromsgrove last night (Monday). More than 20 firefighters from three stations battled the blaze at the former Greyhound pub on Fox Lane which started at around 7pm. Police also attended and motorists

  • Bromsgrove councillor says cuts will lead to youth crime

    A BROMSGROVE councillor has warned that cuts to youth services must be reversed to prevent a spike in violent crime. Peter McDonald blamed a national increase in youth crime on austerity - and said 'alarm bells should be ringing' in Worcestershire

  • Longbridge gears up to host popular 66-mile cycling event

    MORE than 1,000 cycling fans will set off from Longbridge town centre to take on the Mad March Hare Sportive on Sunday, March 24. Cyclists will start the 66-mile challenge from Devon Way at 8am and are expected to finish the course between 10.45am