Alvechurch Archives - The Bromsgrove Standard

NEWS

3^rd Jun, 2022

PICTURE SPECIAL - Alvechurch holds its biggest ever Picnic in the Park for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

NEWS

26^th May, 2022

Alvechurch FC refuse to take no for answer in quest to move club to The Hayes

NEWS 16^th May, 2022

Pair arrested after attempted burglary in Alvechurch

NEWS 14^th May, 2022

Remarkable Rob completing charity walk to say thank you to Northfield's Royal Orthopedic

NEWS 5^th Apr, 2022

Details of this year's Bromsgrove Society Summer School revealed

NEWS 18^th Mar, 2022

Bromsgrove brewer creating traditional Zenyk Ukrainian beer to raise funds for those affected by the war

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2022

Alvechurch FC Director of Sport Fogarty wants to create a community club for all

NEWS

2^nd Mar, 2022

Alvechurch FC face uncertain future as wait to receive funding for £1.6 million development rumbles on

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2022

STORM FRANKLIN UPDATES - Fallen trees blocking roads in Bromsgrove district and Cross City rail line

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2022

STORM EUNICE UPDATES - Fallen trees in Bromsgrove district, bus changes and power cuts in Rubery and Romsley

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2022

'New chapter in Covid fight and combating cost of living hikes' - Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2022

REVEALED - When new Bromsgrove town centre cashless car parking machines will be in operation

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2022

'New cashless system frees up enforcement officer to tackle illegal and irresponsible parking in other parts of Bromsgrove district'

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2021

Cheers! - Ale by new Upton Warren brewery Brew61 scoops 'Gold' in regional beer awards

NEWS

26^th Nov, 2021

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2021

Spooky Halloween half-term activities on offer at Bromsgrove, Rubery, Alvechurch and Wythall Libraries

NEWS

14^th Sep, 2021

Dance Box Academy finds its home in converted Rubery factory

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2021

Man charged over fatal hit and run crash in Alvechurch in which a pensioner and his dog were killed

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2021

Bromsgrove artists to give 'behind the scenes insight' during Worcestershire Open Studios event

NEWS 15^th Aug, 2021

UPDATE - Man and woman arrested after fatal Alvechurch crash

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

Bromsgrove and Redditch businesses urged to air their thoughts in Chamber of Commerce's latest economic survey

NEWS 25^th May, 2021

Meet the new Hagley, Rubery, Alvechurch and Wythall Sergeant to strengthen policing on the Birmingham border

NEWS LIVE 7^th May, 2021

FINAL RESULTS - Worcestershire County Council Elections - Bromsgrove Conservatives take 7, Labour and Lib Dem 1 each

NEWS 5^th May, 2021

Worcestershire County Council elections - Who is standing in Bromsgrove district?

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2021

Bromsgrove Independents aim for Alvechurch and Beacon seats in upcoming county elections

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2021

Family of RAF serviceman who died after crash on the M42 pay tribute to 'bright and loving' Harvey

NEWS 18^th Mar, 2021

Man who died in M42 crash between Portway and Alvechurch named by police

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2021

Dash cam and witness appeal following fatal smash on M42

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2021

One man dead and two injured after car crashed down embankment on the M42 between Wythall and Alvechurch

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2021

TRAVEL ALERT - Serious crash on the M42 leads to southbound carriageway closure between Wythall and Alvechurch

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2021

Bromsgrove District Council's 2021/22 budget approved

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2021

Councillor's high-tech community campaign to clamp down on fly-tippers in Bromsgrove district

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2021

For Finlay - Alvechurch family back campaign to find brain tumour cure

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2021

Man taken to hospital after crash on the M42 near Hopwood

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

Drug-driver arrested near Alvechurch went wrong way around traffic island after exiting M42

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2020

Woman arrested after cyclist killed in horror Alvechurch crash

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

If you're in Bromsgrove, Rubery or south Birmingham and are open during the lockdown, let us know!

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

Bromsgrove's new centres manager Simon Creed vows to help make shopping areas more vibrant

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

Libraries across Bromsgrove district to remain open during lockdown

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2020

BMW stolen in car-key burglary was recovered in Northfield after police chase from Alvechurch

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2020

Tenacious police officers track down teenager's bike stolen from Hollywood

NEWS

16^th Oct, 2020

Rallying call for more volunteers to extend The Great Bromsgrove Litter Pick to more areas

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2020

Fire crews put out boat blaze on Alvechurch canal

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

Alvechurch business aims to improve remote communication for deaf people

NEWS 2^nd Aug, 2020

Appeal for property and land-owners across Worcestershire to help house the homeless

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2020

Children enjoying Alvechurch's Sandhills Nursery after massive revamp

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2020

Where can you 'Eat Out to Help Out' in Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham?

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2020

Free fitness sessions on offer at parks in Bromsgrove, Alvechurch and Clent

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2020

Latest ONS figures show Bromsgrove is the worst in Worcestershire for Covid-19 deaths

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 8^th Jul, 2020

Ambitious bid launched for Bromsgrove to become the UK's first all-electric bus town

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2020

Thousands of extra seats on West Midlands Railway services from tomorrow but trains are still only for essential journeys

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2020

Armed gang which robbed places in Bromsgrove, Barnt Green, Rubery, Northfield and Longbridge jailed for more than 90 years

NEWS

17^th Jun, 2020

IN PICTURES - Bromsgrove High Street bustling again as non-essential shops open

NEWS

15^th Jun, 2020

Virtual celebration complete with violin trio for sparkling Alvechurch diamond wedding pair

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2020

Face masks or coverings must be worn on ALL public transport from today

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2020

Council leader's plea for support for Bromsgrove district's independent shops and market ahead of next week's big reopening

NEWS 11^th Jun, 2020

Bromsgrove and Alvechurch musicians release hip hop track 'I Can't Breathe' to raise funds for George Floyd Foundation

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2020

Police appeal after man exposed himself at Hopwood Services

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2020

Police use robotic mini tow truck to recover dumped vehicle from alleyway in Hopwood

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2020

West Midlands Railway releases its new timetable after COVID-19 cuts

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2020

West Midlands Railway slashing services by half from Monday as COVID-19 reduces demand

NEWS

16^th Mar, 2020

Two crashes and a car fire on the M42 between Bromsgrove and Redditch

NEWS 4^th Mar, 2020

More New Homes Bonus cash on the way, says Bromsgrove District Council

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2020

Dog walker attacked in Alvechurch by 4x4 driver

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2020

Fin's family backing 'Wear a Hat Day' drive to raise awareness and cash for Brain Tumour Research

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2020

Independents' alternative budget makes case for free swimming and better public transport

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2020

Man banned from the roads for three years arrested for drug-driving in Alvechurch

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2020

Bromsgrove Basement Project launches appeal for hosts to keep young homeless people off the streets

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2020

Portway business owner hits out at state of roads as bin lorry gets stuck

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2020

Fire crews from Bromsgrove and Redditch extinguished chimney stack blaze in Alvechurch

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2020

School service changes to counteract new 144 bus timetable problems 'will help pupils in Rubery but not Longbridge or Northfield'

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2020

CCTV pictures released after theft of car and bank cards in Alvechurch

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2020

Birmingham's New Street Station now the fifth busiest in the UK

NEWS

18^th Jan, 2020

CCTV pictures released after train is spray-painted and rail staff are attacked

NEWS UPDATE 1^st Jan, 2020

Man cut from vehicle after crash in Alvechurch

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2019

Rail strikes called off after agreement is reached but it is too late to change Saturday's timetable

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2019

People in Bromsgrove, Barnt Green, Hagley and Alvechurch urged to get involved with promoting and improving their local railway stations

NEWS 3^rd Dec, 2019

Signal failure today means more rail delays and cancellations between Bromsgrove, Redditch and Birmingham

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2019

Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors celebrates its third anniversary in Bromsgrove

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2019

Roads in Bromsgrove flooded and impassible due to heavy rain

NEWS 13^th Oct, 2019

Autumn leaf-fall timetable starts tomorrow on the Cross City Line

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2019

Thieves steal Land Rover from Alvechurch, driving it through a fence

NEWS 26^th Sep, 2019

Bromsgrove District Plan voted through to the next stage

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2019

Oscar Saxelby-Lee walk from Worcester Royal to the QE to raise stem cell awareness

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2019

Warning to train passengers after Network Rail places heatwave speed restrictions on services across the West Midlands

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2019

Bromsgrove Lions and Anglo Welsh give stroke survivors and carers an afternoon on the waterways

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2019

Bromsgrove residents offered the chance to adopt old telephone boxes - for just £1

NEWS 24^th May, 2019

Bromsgrove, Alvechurch and Barnt Green Rhythm Time

NEWS 20^th May, 2019

Libraries across Worcestershire to hold events for Dementia Awareness Week which begins today

NEWS 16^th May, 2019

Bromsgrove and South Birmingham organisations named 'Cross City Heroes'

NEWS 14^th May, 2019

Bromsgrove community groups urged to apply for New Homes Bonus funding

NEWS

10^th May, 2019

Friends heading to Benidorm in British Bangers Rally to raise funds in memory of Alvechurch boy Fin

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 28^th Apr, 2019

Your guide to Thursday's Bromsgrove District Council elections

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2019

Young stars shine at Crown Meadow's Got Talent

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2019

Residents urged to have their say about CCTV coverage across Bromsgrove district

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2019

Man cut free from car after three-car crash in Alvechurch

NEWS 11^th Apr, 2019

50th anniversary of the Worcester to Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society to be held in Alvechurch this Saturday

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2019

Give canal boating a try this weekend at free event in Alvechurch

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2019

Bromsgrove firefighters rescue child locked in car

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2019

Alvechurch100 posts

PICTURE SPECIAL - Alvechurch holds its biggest ever Picnic in the Park for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Alvechurch FC refuse to take no for answer in quest to move club to The Hayes

Pair arrested after attempted burglary in Alvechurch

Remarkable Rob completing charity walk to say thank you to Northfield's Royal Orthopedic

Details of this year's Bromsgrove Society Summer School revealed

Bromsgrove brewer creating traditional Zenyk Ukrainian beer to raise funds for those affected by the war

Alvechurch FC Director of Sport Fogarty wants to create a community club for all

Alvechurch FC face uncertain future as wait to receive funding for £1.6 million development rumbles on

STORM FRANKLIN UPDATES - Fallen trees blocking roads in Bromsgrove district and Cross City rail line

STORM EUNICE UPDATES - Fallen trees in Bromsgrove district, bus changes and power cuts in Rubery and Romsley

'New chapter in Covid fight and combating cost of living hikes' - Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary

REVEALED - When new Bromsgrove town centre cashless car parking machines will be in operation

'New cashless system frees up enforcement officer to tackle illegal and irresponsible parking in other parts of Bromsgrove district'

Cheers! - Ale by new Upton Warren brewery Brew61 scoops 'Gold' in regional beer awards

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

Spooky Halloween half-term activities on offer at Bromsgrove, Rubery, Alvechurch and Wythall Libraries

Dance Box Academy finds its home in converted Rubery factory

Man charged over fatal hit and run crash in Alvechurch in which a pensioner and his dog were killed

Bromsgrove artists to give 'behind the scenes insight' during Worcestershire Open Studios event

UPDATE - Man and woman arrested after fatal Alvechurch crash

Bromsgrove and Redditch businesses urged to air their thoughts in Chamber of Commerce's latest economic survey

Meet the new Hagley, Rubery, Alvechurch and Wythall Sergeant to strengthen policing on the Birmingham border

FINAL RESULTS - Worcestershire County Council Elections - Bromsgrove Conservatives take 7, Labour and Lib Dem 1 each

Worcestershire County Council elections - Who is standing in Bromsgrove district?

Bromsgrove Independents aim for Alvechurch and Beacon seats in upcoming county elections

Family of RAF serviceman who died after crash on the M42 pay tribute to 'bright and loving' Harvey

Man who died in M42 crash between Portway and Alvechurch named by police

Dash cam and witness appeal following fatal smash on M42

One man dead and two injured after car crashed down embankment on the M42 between Wythall and Alvechurch

TRAVEL ALERT - Serious crash on the M42 leads to southbound carriageway closure between Wythall and Alvechurch

Bromsgrove District Council's 2021/22 budget approved

Councillor's high-tech community campaign to clamp down on fly-tippers in Bromsgrove district

For Finlay - Alvechurch family back campaign to find brain tumour cure

Man taken to hospital after crash on the M42 near Hopwood

Drug-driver arrested near Alvechurch went wrong way around traffic island after exiting M42

Woman arrested after cyclist killed in horror Alvechurch crash

If you're in Bromsgrove, Rubery or south Birmingham and are open during the lockdown, let us know!

Bromsgrove's new centres manager Simon Creed vows to help make shopping areas more vibrant

Libraries across Bromsgrove district to remain open during lockdown

BMW stolen in car-key burglary was recovered in Northfield after police chase from Alvechurch

Tenacious police officers track down teenager's bike stolen from Hollywood

Rallying call for more volunteers to extend The Great Bromsgrove Litter Pick to more areas

Fire crews put out boat blaze on Alvechurch canal

Alvechurch business aims to improve remote communication for deaf people

Appeal for property and land-owners across Worcestershire to help house the homeless

Children enjoying Alvechurch's Sandhills Nursery after massive revamp

Where can you 'Eat Out to Help Out' in Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham?

Free fitness sessions on offer at parks in Bromsgrove, Alvechurch and Clent

Latest ONS figures show Bromsgrove is the worst in Worcestershire for Covid-19 deaths

Ambitious bid launched for Bromsgrove to become the UK's first all-electric bus town

Thousands of extra seats on West Midlands Railway services from tomorrow but trains are still only for essential journeys

Armed gang which robbed places in Bromsgrove, Barnt Green, Rubery, Northfield and Longbridge jailed for more than 90 years

IN PICTURES - Bromsgrove High Street bustling again as non-essential shops open

Virtual celebration complete with violin trio for sparkling Alvechurch diamond wedding pair

Face masks or coverings must be worn on ALL public transport from today

Council leader's plea for support for Bromsgrove district's independent shops and market ahead of next week's big reopening

Bromsgrove and Alvechurch musicians release hip hop track 'I Can't Breathe' to raise funds for George Floyd Foundation

Police appeal after man exposed himself at Hopwood Services

Police use robotic mini tow truck to recover dumped vehicle from alleyway in Hopwood

West Midlands Railway releases its new timetable after COVID-19 cuts

West Midlands Railway slashing services by half from Monday as COVID-19 reduces demand

Two crashes and a car fire on the M42 between Bromsgrove and Redditch

More New Homes Bonus cash on the way, says Bromsgrove District Council

Dog walker attacked in Alvechurch by 4x4 driver

Fin's family backing 'Wear a Hat Day' drive to raise awareness and cash for Brain Tumour Research

Independents' alternative budget makes case for free swimming and better public transport

Man banned from the roads for three years arrested for drug-driving in Alvechurch

Bromsgrove Basement Project launches appeal for hosts to keep young homeless people off the streets

Portway business owner hits out at state of roads as bin lorry gets stuck

Fire crews from Bromsgrove and Redditch extinguished chimney stack blaze in Alvechurch

School service changes to counteract new 144 bus timetable problems 'will help pupils in Rubery but not Longbridge or Northfield'

CCTV pictures released after theft of car and bank cards in Alvechurch

Birmingham's New Street Station now the fifth busiest in the UK

CCTV pictures released after train is spray-painted and rail staff are attacked

Man cut from vehicle after crash in Alvechurch

Rail strikes called off after agreement is reached but it is too late to change Saturday's timetable

People in Bromsgrove, Barnt Green, Hagley and Alvechurch urged to get involved with promoting and improving their local railway stations

Signal failure today means more rail delays and cancellations between Bromsgrove, Redditch and Birmingham

Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors celebrates its third anniversary in Bromsgrove