Village Book Review: Murder on the Brussels Express
Acton Trussell is back, no longer an MP after flouting the nationwide smoking ban in The Smoking Gun, but trying to unravel a murder mystery.
Summer treats at BeautyBox
Since opening in January, BeautyBox in Barnt Green has proved so successful that owners Rebecca Buffey and Samantha Lewis have now been joined by an additional therapist, Gemma Cresswell – meaning the stylish salon can offer more appointments at short notice.
Soggy start to spring
Be an independent girl
There has been a hive of activity at one small school in Droitwich Spa this Summer.
Celebrations for village hall
Alvechurch Village Hall is organising a weekend of events to celebrate its 80th anniversary, culminating in an open day on May 4.
A boy’s own war in Worcestershire
Mike Bannister shares some more childhood reminiscences from his ‘Dandelion Days’ spent in 1940s Cofton and Alvechurch.
Re-live the railway age
Showers & flowers
Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirit of the Chelsea Flower Show, writes Hannah Genders.
Village Archive: 10 years ago…
A look back at what was going on around here in July and August 2006.