Marlbrook

Marlbrook resident Clair Andrews is taking part in a charity cycle challenge which will see her riding 700 miles in seven days, crossing seven European countries.

Lickey and Marlbrook residents have been plunged back into the “nightmare” of heavy lorries thundering past their homes to dump yet more material on to the Lickey Hills.

The future of Marlbrook Tip remains mired in limbo, with Bromsgrove District Council wringing its hands in apology but apparently powerless to make anything happen.

A 12-year-old Bromsgrove girl will be following in the footsteps of stars such as Billie Piper, Tamzin Outhwaite and Samantha Janus after winning a place at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School.

The results are in – and Independent candidate Charlie Hotham is now Alvechurch’s representative at Worcestershire County Council.

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Talented Marlbrook youngster Olivia Withey brought home a bumper haul of prizes from the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival.

It was a double celebration for local triathletes Helen Russell and Andrew Cunnell after both won medals at the England Sprint Triathlon Championships.