Lines and litter
Two of the estate’s roads are sporting brand new yellow lines, after residents raised safety concerns with County Councillor Kit Taylor and Coun Caroline Spencer.
Crashed car stolen
A damaged car awaiting recovery by the side of the road in Finstall has been stolen.
Early birdies
Barnt Green youngsters Daniel Duffy and Jake Jeff-Johnston, both aged six, celebrated their team’s victory in a regional golf competition.
Birthday bash to remember
Twitchers shrike lucky
Birdwatchers from around the region have been alighting in Hopwood for the past month, hoping for a glimpse of a great grey shrike.
Car stolen from Finstall driveway
Police are appealing for information after a Finstall car key burglary and, two days later, a chase from Hopwood into Birmingham.
Full English for charity
More than 100 people tucked into an “English Country Breakfast” at Finstall Village Hall, raising more than £1,000 in support of Combat Stress.
The ‘any speed’ village
A village’s speed limits are unenforceable, residents heard at a special meeting called to tackle traffic problems.
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Rugby stars and royal fun
Earlier this year, Year 4 children from Finstall First School won the Sport Relief Tag Rugby tournament at Bromsgrove RFC, beating St Andrew’s First School in the final.