NEWS 22nd Apr, 2024
Contractor announced for former Market Hall project
Following the projects recent planning approval, Kier Construction have been selected as the firm to develop the site based on designs from ONE Creative Environments.
NEWS 22nd Apr, 2024
Following the projects recent planning approval, Kier Construction have been selected as the firm to develop the site based on designs from ONE Creative Environments.
NEWS 21st Feb, 2024
The community and commercial complex including offices, shops, food and beverage venues and an open public space was voted for on Monday, February 19.
NEWS 8th Jan, 2024
The development, which would make use of central government Leveling Up funding, has been both praised and scrutinised on many fronts.
NEWS 19th Oct, 2023
If approved, BirdBox, a community and events space for the past four years, would be replaced by the new development and work could start next summer.
NEWS 24th Mar, 2023
This weeks Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.
NEWS 11th Mar, 2023
People were critical of council for not having plans and the chance for people to submit their views online.
NEWS 5th Mar, 2023
The first consultation took place yesterday and the second one will be held at Bromsgrove Library tomorrow.
NEWS 4th Mar, 2023
It runs from 10am to 1pm.
NEWS 23rd Feb, 2023
The proposals include a landmark building with flexible office space, business start-up and co-working spaces and restaurants and bars, a pavilion and open space.
NEWS 10th Jan, 2020
A report, which will go before Bromsgrove District Council on Wednesday, could have a ‘Bird Box’ pop-up - one which attracts ideas and activities that can ‘nest, grow and migrate’.
NEWS 11th Apr, 2019
Council leader warns it 'could take years' to find a permanent occupier but said the site could be used for 'pop-up shops' and a live entertainment space in the meantime.
NEWS 26th Sep, 2016
BUILDING work on Bromsgrove's £3.5million development on the former market hall site, which includes a Waitrose food store, is now under way. Commercial developer the Hinton Group has started phase
NEWS 24th Sep, 2015
BROMSGROVE could be in line to get a Waitrose store if the latest plans for the town’s derelict...
NEWS 6th Jun, 2015
THE DEVELOPMENT earmarked for the former Market Hall site will be anchored by a high profile name that...
NEWS 3rd Oct, 2014
COUNCIL bosses have moved to reassure residents the cinema and high profile retailer earmarked for the former Bromsgrove Market Hall site are still 'committed' to coming. It follows the full Bromsgro
NEWS 25th Sep, 2014
PLANS for a multi-million pound complex on the former Bromsgrove Market Hall site are in disarray after developer Opus Land announced it was pulling out. The news was revealed by the Conservative gro
NEWS 11th Sep, 2017
The event features a nearly new sale where parents and parents-to-be can pick up a few bargains and there will be information on a multitude of classes for children.
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2023
The community market started back in March last year following the success of Christmas events, and celebrations of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the Kings Coronation in Hagley.
NEWS 12th Nov, 2022
The town and its villages will fall silent tomorrow (Sunday, November 13).
NEWS 30th Aug, 2022
The cash will fund 12 missions and go towards helping save many lives across the two counties.
NEWS 23rd Aug, 2022
Foodie Fairfield will have stalls showcasing a wide range of items from savory pies to jams and cakes.
NEWS 23rd Feb, 2022
Karen Uppal took up the challenge after Pollyanna West passed away in her early 40s.
NEWS 5th May, 2021
Rod Laight has added Michelle Horton to the management team.
NEWS 3rd Dec, 2020
Here you can click through to some fantastic local traders.
NEWS 12th Jun, 2020
Social distancing measures are being put in place ready for Monday when all non-essential shops will be able to open.
NEWS 28th Sep, 2018
Jonathan Smith, who also has the industry recognised Namba (National Association of British Market Authorities) diploma, left his role as assistant markets manager in Loughborough to take the job.
NEWS 6th Sep, 2018
The group, which has been running for 30 years needs new members.
NEWS 20th Jun, 2018
The colourful and traditional procession will begin at Housman Hall at and then Court members will gather at the Housman Statue for the assizes.
NEWS 14th Feb, 2018
The current agreement will end in June.
NEWS 4th Jan, 2018
The deal was announced today by IM Properties.
NEWS 2nd Nov, 2017
Frightened residents took to social media to report incidents of fireworks being let off in the street, muggings and even a car being rolled onto its side as youths ran amock.
NEWS 2nd Nov, 2017
More than 200 children took part in activities at the store.
NEWS 31st Oct, 2017
Morrisons' bosses claim the flatbread is 600 times stronger than normal garlic bread and will keep residents safe from the horrors of Halloween.
NEWS 22nd Jul, 2017
Jason Shron, founder of the award-winning model manufacturer Rapido Trains Inc in Toronto, stopped off at the Chapel Lane museum to start the process of using 3D scanning to create the model.
NEWS 27th Jun, 2017
The skills will be showcased from 9am to 4pm and there will be a host of other fun, including emergency services vehicles to look around and children's rides.
NEWS 25th Jun, 2017
Assizes of ale, bread and leather were carried out and the town's water courses were declared safe during an eventful day.
NEWS 22nd Jun, 2017
The colourful procession to commemorate King John’s Royal Charter will journey into the town centre where the bread, ale and leather is tested.
NEWS 30th May, 2017
Emergency services were called to the fire on New Road at 2am on Friday (May 18) amidst reports that M&D Mobile Solutions had sustained fire damage.
NEWS 19th May, 2017
Six fire engines (including two from West Midlands Fire Service) responded to the incident and tackled the fire using breathing apparatus and water jets.
NEWS 11th May, 2017
Nearly new sale will have plenty of high quality items on offer, including toys, clothes, bedding, pushchairs, maternity, feeding equipment and items for children up to the age of six.
NEWS 30th Mar, 2017
As Co-op announces it is closing its Bromsgrove Retail Park store, Marks and Spencer confirms its interest.
NEWS 5th Mar, 2017
Entrepreneurs of tomorrow will be selling their wares among the regular Saturday traders
NEWS 14th Feb, 2017
Cash was given through the Foundation Community Awards
NEWS 12th Feb, 2017
School is hoping to raise £40,000 for the revamp.
NEWS 11th Dec, 2016
Land on the edge of Bromsgrove's greenbelt up for £265,000 and could house a commercial development.
NEWS 21st Jun, 2016
A BUILDING that was constructed on green belt land in Wythall without permission from Bromsgrove District Council has been knocked down. The metal structure, which was more than 8ft high and 13ft lon
NEWS 20th Nov, 2015
THERE will be plenty of festive fun for all the family in Bromsgrove this weekend – the town’s...
NEWS 13th Nov, 2015
BROMSGROVE will hold its very first Christmas Market next weekend as part of two days of festive fun...
NEWS 3rd Mar, 2024
This week’s Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.
NEWS 13th Feb, 2024
A decision on the application - which aims to transform the site into a community and commercial complex including offices, shops, food and beverage venues and an open public space - will be made at a
NEWS 26th Jan, 2024
You have been writing in with your views on a variety of subjects.
NEWS 19th Jan, 2024
Readers have been writing in with their views.
NEWS 15th Jan, 2024
There was plenty of comment on the Mail Online piece.
NEWS 21st Jul, 2023
Sites include Windsor Street, St John Street and the Churchfields multi-storey car park.
NEWS 11th Mar, 2023
This week’s Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.
NEWS 6th Mar, 2023
It fought off 29 other shortlisted towns, including Bridgnorth, Stevenage and Chester.
NEWS 17th Feb, 2023
Businesses, organisations and residents are being encouraged to continue using the BirdBox while plans continue to take shape.
NEWS 18th Dec, 2021
THIS WEEK - No parking enforcement in Romsley, Worcestershire MPs' voting questionable, sad to see Choral Society go and let's help the homeless this Christmas.
NEWS 24th Nov, 2021
Coun Peter McDonald hit out about the cash being spent on town centre but Coun Karen May said because of the notion of the award it has to be spent there.
NEWS 5th Nov, 2021
Residents give their views on a variety of local issues.
NEWS 27th Oct, 2021
The first major project resulting from this funding will be the redevelopment of the former Market Hall site
NEWS 6th Aug, 2020
Visitors will be able to enjoy food and drink from local independent businesses.
NEWS 2nd Mar, 2017
£15,000 worth screens, laptops, phones and speakers were taken from mobile repair shop M & D Solutions and Amy's Floral Designs lost £2,000 worth of stock.
NEWS 4th Apr, 2016
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove District Council's planning committee have given the green light to the new Waitrose-led development on the former Market Hall site. They voted seven to one in favour of the sto
NEWS 1st Oct, 2015
PROPOSALS for a new Waitrose-led development for Bromsgrove’s former Market Hall site went on display...
NEWS 2nd Apr, 2015
MORE THAN 100 business representatives attended the launch of a scheme to promote North Worcestershire as an area to invest in. Those who went along to the event at Avoncroft Museum, organised by the
NEWS 25th Mar, 2015
HERE are the questions - and more importantly the answers - from the Bromsgrove Parliamentary candidates at the South Bromsgrove High School hustings last Friday (March 20). Among them were Conservat
NEWS 13th Mar, 2015
BUSINESSES across Bromsgrove are being urged to go to a networking event which is being held by an organisation formed to promote the north of the county. Invest in North Worcestershire will start at
NEWS 8th Mar, 2015
BUSINESSES across Bromsgrove are being urged to go to a networking event which is being held by an organisation formed to promote the north of the county. Invest in North Worcestershire will start at
NEWS 4th Dec, 2014
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove District Council’s cabinet voted in favour of disposing of the Stourbridge Road car park, by the former DDS&S Club, so it can now be sold to Cordwell Property Group for
NEWS 22nd Aug, 2014
A HOST of celebratory events will be held in Bromsgrove town centre tomorrow (Saturday) to mark the opening of the new High Street. Kicking off the day, on Saturday (August 23) Bromsgrove Civic Head
NEWS 14th Aug, 2014
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to get Bromsgrove a town council. John Ellis said he started the drive because he felt, as there are a lot of councillors in outlying areas on the district council, it di
NEWS 4th May, 2024
People can also go to NHS 111 online or call 111, the free NHS Service 24 hours a day when it is not an emergency.
NEWS 29th Dec, 2023
At a ceremony held in Birmingham, Any of Us won the “Best Collaboration” and “Best Creative Comms” categories after being nominated in five categories.
NEWS 24th Dec, 2023
The town's MP writes for the Standard.
NEWS 22nd Dec, 2023
Opening times differ during bank holidays.
NEWS 11th Dec, 2023
The Rousler is published by the Bromsgrove Society. This year's edition is number 38 in the series.
NEWS 22nd Nov, 2023
When will the man in the big red suit be visiting your street?
NEWS 16th Nov, 2023
Recent parish council meetings in both villages have been dominated by the problem, with traders suffering the effects of a 60 per cent increase in shoplifting incidents across the district.
NEWS 9th Nov, 2023
Parades and services will take place in the town centre and in villages across the district to pay tribute.
NEWS 17th Oct, 2023
The survey is an annual chance for residents to have their say on district council issues, with the results going to council members and officers to help set priorities for the coming year.
NEWS 2nd Oct, 2023
The scheme took the Community Health and Wellbeing title at the 2023 Neighbourhood Watch Network National Volunteer Recognition Awards.
NEWS 19th Sep, 2023
Aceleron, an innovative lithium battery developer, appointed administrators, FRP Advisory, on September 12 after struggling to secure further investment.
NEWS 9th Sep, 2023
The training day aims to help new and established business owners with building a brand and website, online marketing and reacching new audiences through YouTube and social media.
NEWS 8th Sep, 2023
Here is your definite guide to all of the free events happening in the region across the festival from September 9 to September 17.
NEWS 8th Sep, 2023
You have your views on a variety of issues.
NEWS 2nd Sep, 2023
Each church will open their doors to the communities they serve for a host of activities with a chance of historical discovery.
NEWS 13th Aug, 2023
Thespians Mikron Theatre Company are taking to local waterways again with a brand new play
NEWS 3rd Jul, 2023
Stephen Dorrell, who served under John Major, says candidate Dr David Nicholl is best-placed to improve the health service an other public services.
NEWS 30th Jun, 2023
The procession began at Housman Hall and journeyed to the High Street.
NEWS 21st Jun, 2023
Here is our guide to this and next week's events - with many free to attend.
NEWS 16th Jun, 2023
The event always takes place on the Saturday closest to Midsummer's Day.
NEWS 1st May, 2023
More than 550,000 meals were donated throughout the UK, with almost 2,000 UK causes benefitting from the scheme in total.
NEWS 14th Apr, 2023
This year there will be lots of hands-on activities as well as historic displays, the historically themed market, and some of the world’s finest living history.
NEWS 8th Mar, 2023
The main Hewell Grange building is Grade I listed and was constructed in the late 1800s for Lord and Lady Windsor.
NEWS 25th Feb, 2023
The frozen food giant took the decision to shut the shop and instead direct people to the larger Iceland Food Warehouse on the Birmingham Road Retail Park.
NEWS 28th Jan, 2023
This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard Letters.
NEWS 23rd Jan, 2023
A variety of views were expressed on the Bromsgrove Standard social media channels.
NEWS 20th Jan, 2023
Funding can be used for a variety of early-stage investments such as the purchase of new equipment, marketing, machinery and website development.
NEWS 28th Dec, 2022
This year's edition of the popular history magazine is now available and also includes 'Bromsgrove in the 1890s' recalled by Harry Shinner.
NEWS 24th Dec, 2022
"Once again our community groups have come to the forefront whether its providing warm spaces, pop-up toy shops and festive hampers to help those families in need."
NEWS 28th Nov, 2022
THE fundraiser's goal is to keep 'Inmates' locked up for 24 hours and to raise a much-needed £600 to secure their release.
NEWS 24th Nov, 2022
THE countdown was led by Bromsgrove District Council Chairman, Coun Rod Laight, who was accompanied by Isabelle who had been inspirational in overcoming some challenges in her life.
NEWS 9th Nov, 2022
A number of road closures will be in place across the County across this weekend in order for parades to go ahead.
NEWS 25th Oct, 2022
The bull is currently on display in Cadbury World's Chocolate Making zone until October 30 as part of the company's spooky celebrations.
NEWS 13th Oct, 2022
The town's event is one of the largest parades in Worcestershire and has been growing year-on-year.
NEWS 8th Oct, 2022
Over the next 12 months, Historic England and Photoworks will encourage people to respond to a fortnightly challenge.
NEWS 7th Oct, 2022
Sign spells trouble for Highways chiefs.
NEWS 4th Sep, 2022
In just three hours, the Trust’s Recruitment Team succeeded in its target for both full and part-time roles across Worcestershire.
NEWS 17th Aug, 2022
Cameron was one of over 200 students from 24 schools across the Midlands to enter the challenge, which was run by E.ON.
NEWS 3rd Aug, 2022
The Standard has been contacted by several motorists fed up about sitting in traffic and suffering long delays.
NEWS 25th Jul, 2022
At the get-together at Avoncroft Museum’s Guesten Hall, members elected the team to take the society forward.
NEWS 15th Jul, 2022
It kicks off with open air cinema tonight and the parade, arena and running races tomorrow.
NEWS 2nd Jul, 2022
'Bromsgrove leads the way with these traditions' - town MP Sajid Javid.
NEWS 23rd Jun, 2022
It celebrates the town receiving its Charter from King John in 1199.
NEWS 30th May, 2022
There are events taking place across the four-day bank holiday weekend - on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
NEWS 14th May, 2022
This month's column is brought to you by Bromsgrove Extinction Rebellion.
NEWS 5th May, 2022
It was officially opened this morning.
NEWS 16th Apr, 2022
Dawn Jenks and Donna Oluban, took three days to craft the impressive 3ft tall egg which weighs in at 40kg of chocolate
NEWS 18th Mar, 2022
More than £16,000 in cash was also recovered by police during the week of intelligence led intensified activity.
NEWS 10th Mar, 2022
The Recovery through Creative project is funded by a £50,000 Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) grant secured by NWedR.
NEWS 10th Mar, 2022
"Our core business has grown substantially over the years with customers tuning into the opportunities of a single-source solution for multi-temperature and mul
NEWS 8th Mar, 2022
"Each one of us has the power and choice to turn away and keep quiet or to stand up and make ourselves heard in order to ‘break the bias'
NEWS 28th Jan, 2022
THIS WEEK: Thanks for kind-hearted parking gesture, time for Bromsgrove town centre to get a new clock, Standard's excellent sales service and more.....
NEWS 22nd Jan, 2022
THIS WEEK - What Bromsgrove town centre needs, Government is out of touch with electorate and Worcestershire MPs need to stand up to PM.
NEWS 25th Dec, 2021
Thank you to each and every reader, advertiser, supermarket that has stocked our paper and person who has featured in our pages...
NEWS 29th Nov, 2021
It is operated by the Bromsgrove Round Table.
NEWS 19th Nov, 2021
Mark Robertson has retired after three successful years in the post.
NEWS 16th Nov, 2021
A vehicle was stopped on Millfield Road on Thursday by officers from North Worcestershire County Lines Team.
NEWS 12th Nov, 2021
"It isn’t about houses and cars, it's about staying grounded and having a wonderful time with the people we love.”
NEWS 11th Nov, 2021
People from across the district and in the villages will be coming together to remember the fallen.
NEWS 8th Nov, 2021
Customers voted for the cause they wanted the most cash to go to.
NEWS 22nd Oct, 2021
The details of this year's Remembrance Sunday parade have also been released.
NEWS 22nd Sep, 2021
The event which everyone is welcome to attend will be hosted by Frankley councillor Simon Morrall, Northfield MP Gary Sambrook and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street.
NEWS 10th Sep, 2021
Therapists, nurses and mental health professionals pounded the Faithful City's streets.
NEWS 9th Sep, 2021
Tom, who won the Health and Care category, is director and founder of NeuroHeadway which provides practical resources for PHSE teachers.
NEWS 2nd Sep, 2021
Evie and Isabel M won the eight to 11-year-old category and Freddie, Alistair, Marcus and Rory were highly commended.
NEWS 1st Sep, 2021
The pair tied the knot at All Saints Church in 1951.
NEWS 13th Aug, 2021
Live music, a host of stalls and an interesting array of topical talks are among the attractions.
NEWS 6th Jul, 2021
More than 300 free healthy meals were also served up to workers on the first ever NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day.
NEWS 20th Jun, 2021
This year two prizes are up for grabs - in health and care or science and technology.
NEWS 10th Jun, 2021
Darren Curtis, who visits the Scope store regularly, said he was disgusted someone could break into a charity shop.
NEWS 2nd Jun, 2021
Four out of the seven completed the feat which took 11 hours.
NEWS 19th May, 2021
Students were challenged to create a product, source the materials to make it and, once created, market it for their intended customers.
NEWS 18th Apr, 2021
Those interested will be offered a year-round presence on WOS’s website, with the opportunity to feature a gallery of their work and promote their exhibitions,
NEWS 6th Apr, 2021
More than £2,200 was collected for the cause from the Walk all Over Cancer Challenge.
NEWS 30th Mar, 2021
Michael was educated at Bromsgrove School and was in Lupton House before embarking on a long and distinguished career in sales and marketing.
NEWS 12th Mar, 2021
This week: Council tax, Whitford Road, Bromsgrove town centre traffic flow, Government's nurses' pay offer and someone needs to speak out about what happened to Artrix.
NEWS 7th Mar, 2021
The theme for this year's event is 'Choose to Challenge'.
NEWS 24th Feb, 2021
The Chamber says the feedback will also help government put measures in place to help support businesses and help the economy bounce back quicker.
NEWS 16th Feb, 2021
The donation is part of the supermarket’s partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly, which sees Aldi donate surplus food from stores.
NEWS 25th Dec, 2020
Wishing all our readers, advertisers, stockists and customers a very Merry Christmas!
NEWS 2nd Dec, 2020
From January 1 2021 the way the UK trades with the EU will change. Businesses need to act now...
NEWS 19th Nov, 2020
In the last decade, space has transformed into one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors. Trebling in size in 2010, at the last count the UK space industry now em
NEWS 3rd Oct, 2020
The way the UK does business with Europe changes from January 1, heralding a new start for the small and medium-sized companies. Let’s get businesses ready...
NEWS 25th Sep, 2020
Hot topics - The lack of social housing, The Internal Market Bill, free TV licences being taken from pensioners and helping animals overseas.
NEWS 17th Jul, 2020
Summer is here and people from across the region can enjoy the many attractions that we have on our doorstep...
NEWS 10th Jul, 2020
Anneliese Dobbs spoke to business owners about the challenges they have faced and urged people to get out onto their high streets.
NEWS 1st Jul, 2020
The UK Government has launched a campaign to shine a light on businesses and employees across the country who have responded to the impact of Covid-19...
NEWS 19th Jun, 2020
Court Leet Bellman and Town Crier Kevin Ward and the organisation's first ever female Bailiff Jo Slade performed a short ceremony today.
NEWS 17th Jun, 2020
Social distancing measures have been introduced to the town centre and village centres across the district.
NEWS 14th Jun, 2020
The discount supermarket in New Road has provided vital supplies to the school and customers have donated to the Trussell Trust's supplies.
NEWS 8th Jun, 2020
Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid is the hospice's patron.
NEWS 5th Jun, 2020
Lorenzo Richards, who owns the Wildmoor Oak, is given the ingredients by the charity and then, with the help of five staff volunteers, turns them into delicious meals.
NEWS 29th May, 2020
The Government is encouraging people to stay alert as many take their first steps back to their workplace.
NEWS 6th Apr, 2020
Euan Rose's show was staged to great acclaim in the Second City. Now, aged 101 and in self-isolation from coronavirus, Mrs Cox returns to share her thoughts.
NEWS 28th Mar, 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to 'do whatever it took' to support firms up and down the country and Mr Javid said it was important they accepted the assistance.
NEWS 2nd Mar, 2020
The club has tried in the past to launch a women's team but without success - it is hoping this time it will be different.
NEWS 27th Jan, 2020
In 2019 the average Help to Buy purchase price was £365,537 in Bromsgrove, compared with £248,905 across the region.
NEWS 24th Dec, 2019
Charlotte, Richard, Sarah and Rilery travelled 143 miles in 12 hours, visiting eight hospitals and delivering hundreds of presents.
NEWS 15th Nov, 2019
Roads across Bromsgrove district and south Birmingham were submerged last night after the deluge.
NEWS 30th Jun, 2019
Loads of events are taking place across Bromsgrove District.
NEWS 25th Jun, 2019
The traditional assizes took place and the winner of the Sommer Cup for the best-dressed Elizabethan stall was announced.
NEWS 13th Jun, 2019
The members of the ancient group will journey - in their full robes and regalia -from Housman Hall to the High Street before testing the ale, bread, flesh and leather.
NEWS 1st Jun, 2019
The average life expectancy in Worcestershire is 83.9 years for women and 79.9 years for men.
NEWS 24th Apr, 2019
Children of all ages from across district attended the party hosted by Bromsgrove Parenting and Community Team on Wednesday.
NEWS 18th Apr, 2019
More than 200 participants ran, jogged and walked their way through the woodland pathways, generating £2,000.
NEWS 30th Mar, 2019
Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful 'elated' after more than 80 people roll up their sleeves and take part.
NEWS 8th Feb, 2019
Move would be funded by cutting the costs of the council's senior management team and generating more cash through business rates.
NEWS 26th Jan, 2019
Recently a Malvern jewellery firm Beach Art Glass recently struck eight contracts with Australian and New Zealand retailers.
NEWS 9th Jan, 2019
Standing at £194.8m, the Trust has to find £42.4m for repayment to the DHSC by the end of the March this year, 2019, £72.4m for financial year 2019-20, £60.8m
NEWS 17th Dec, 2018
Isabel Cotterell, 16, Eve Stockley, also 16, and 15-year-old Amelie Taylor are three of the seven who need to raise £4,300 each to make the trip possible.
NEWS 10th Dec, 2018
A special celebration has been held to mark the marvellous milestone and a new website has been launched to help those who are homeless or facing homelessness.
NEWS 27th Nov, 2018
The charity, which was set up in 2000, has been a lifeline for those aged 16 to 25 across North Worcestershire who are faced with having nowhere to live.
NEWS 28th Oct, 2018
The road will be closed off for the duration of the service for the first time.
NEWS 10th Oct, 2018
The scorching dish includes three types of chilli, including the infamous 'Scorpion' which helps the dish top the Scoville Heat Scale used for rating spiciness.
NEWS 2nd Aug, 2018
The is hoping to raise between £80,000 to £100,000 for the project and want people to come forward to be part of the trust.
NEWS 26th Jul, 2018
Project is backed by Team GB and England Hockey defender Sam Quek MBE
NEWS 14th Jul, 2018
The procession starts at North Bromsgrove High School this afternoon and journeys to Sanders Park.
NEWS 8th Jul, 2018
This year's event will have a World Cup theme.
NEWS 7th Jul, 2018
There will be a talk about the town’s famous poet AE Housman.
NEWS 27th Jun, 2018
Crowds came out to see the annual Court Leet Fair Day and Elizabethan Street Market.
NEWS 14th Mar, 2018
Popular store has been nominated for Food Hall of the Year at the annual awards which commends independent retailers’ success in speciality sector.
NEWS 3rd Mar, 2018
But Conservatives rubbish the claims with MP saying consultation will 'deal with negative Revenue Support Grant' issue.
NEWS 6th Feb, 2018
Hanbury Hall and other buildings need a helping hand from residents with a variety of roles on offer.
NEWS 5th Feb, 2018
The incident will be examined at County Hall despite the Police and Crime Commissioner being cleared of any wrong-doing.
NEWS 12th Jan, 2018
John Raybone said he and others would be happy to move to a smaller home if the properties were there in the area they live in.
NEWS 31st Dec, 2017
In the last 12 months we have revealed numerous exclusives and backed community campaigns.
NEWS 17th Nov, 2017
A variety of Remembrance activities and events were held.
NEWS 11th Nov, 2017
Being on a Saturday and market day meant there was a bigger turn-out than usual.