Marlbrook

Frustration is close to tipping point among villagers who fear their lives will be blighted by yet more lorries thundering past their homes to a former Lickey Hills waste site.

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.

Police want to trace witnesses to a road collision in Lickey which led to a motorcyclist being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

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

Marlbrook triathlete Helen Russell has won gold in the European Sprint Triathlon Championships. 

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

Another public meeting is being held this month for villagers to quiz Bromsgrove District Council over its progress in resolving the over-tipping of more than one million cubic metres of waste in the foothills of the Lickeys.

Marlbrook triathlete Helen Russell powered her way to victory in the European Sprint Duathlon Championships, not only winning the 35-39 age group title but finishing first female overall, taking the European title outright.

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.

Marlbrook triathlete Helen Russell is delighted to have been named as runner up in the 220 Triathlon magazine award for Female Duathlete of the Year, following a nationwide vote.