Droitwich Archives - The Bromsgrove Standard

23^rd Jun, 2026

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NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2026

Droitwich financial adviser jailed for 11 years for conning his victims out of £2million

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2026

Wartime history of Wychbold masts as long wave signals turned off

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2026

Police appeal after man seen masturbating on train from Birmingham to Droitwich

NEWS 27^th May, 2026

M5 fire between Bromsgrove and Droitwich- Lanes closed overnight

NEWS 27^th May, 2026

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove after lorry fire

NEWS 26^th May, 2026

M5 near Rubery and Droitwich: Delays as lane closes

NEWS 13^th May, 2026

Can you help name Black Country Ales' new pub in Droitwich?

NEWS 10^th May, 2026

DONE DEAL - Black Country Ales to take over former Droitwich Working Men's Club

NEWS 8^th May, 2026

Man arrested and another man dead after M5 crash near Wychbold

NEWS 8^th May, 2026

Man charged over car-key burglaries in Barnt Green, Redditch and Droitwich

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2026

Cash stolen at knifepoint in armed robbery at Wychbold Post Office

NEWS 11^th Apr, 2026

Edge brings state-of-the-art Formula 1 to 4 racing simulators to Droitwich

Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch MPs clash over trail hunting ban

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2026

Hosts still sought in Bromsgrove, Rubery and Birmingham for French exchange students

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2026

Hosts sought in Bromsgrove, Rubery and Birmingham for visiting French students

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2026

Bromsgrove host families sought for French students

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2026

Heavy traffic on M5 near Droitwich after vehicle breaks down

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2026

REVEALED - When Droitwich Spa Lido opens for the season

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2026

Flood alert for Bromsgrove as Storm Chandra hits the UK

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2026

Plans for 128 homes in Wychbold approved

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2026

Useful information as Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snowfall across Bromsgrove and Rubery

NEWS 26^th Dec, 2025

TREECYCLE - Primrose Hospice to collect Christmas trees in Bromsgrove, Rubery, Redditch and Droitwich for a donation

NEWS 20^th Dec, 2025

Plenty of festive favourites sang at Wychbold Carol Concert

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2025

Advice issued as NHS services in Worcestershire are set to be hit by doctors' strike action

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2025

TRAVEL UPDATE - M5 reopens between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after serious crash

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2025

OPERATION CHRISTMAS PRESENCE - West Mercia Police launches drink and drug-driving clampdown

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2025

Alamin from Droitwich's Vasaanti restaurant named 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year'

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2025

POWER CUT UPDATE - Almost 300 homes in Bromsgrove still without electricity

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2025

REMEMBRANCE - Wychbold gathers to pay tribute to the fallen

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2025

Bromsgrove among areas targeted in over £250,000 organised crime crackdown

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2025

Calf is rescued from the Droitwich Canal near Hanbury

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2025

READER POLL - Bromsgrove backs banning the sale of fireworks to the general public

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2025

Worcestershire County Council's gritting team are preparing for first frost of the season

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2025

Opticians in Kidderminster, Stourport and Droitwich launch Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2025

YOUR VIEW - Bromsgrove readers back scrapping daylight saving time as clocks go back

NEWS 26^th Oct, 2025

TRAVEL ALERT - Train cancellations between Bromsgrove and Birmingham

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2025

Droitwich's Rik Mayall Comedy Festival to return next year after successful inaugural event

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2025

Volunteers in Worcestershire needed to help Marie Curie spread joy this Christmas

Bromsgrove's Jacob, five, takes on 31 Miles in August challenge to raise more than £600 for Birmingham Children's Hospital

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2025

OBITUARY - Peter Nind, the founder of Kev's Cars which became Kev's Cars and Coaches

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2025

Our journalist undertakes National Standard Firefighter Tests with Hereford and Worcester fire and Rescue

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2025

Fire crews put out lorry blaze on M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2025

Fire crews extinguished horse box blaze on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Quinton

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2025

MIU and Pharmacy opening times across Bromsgrove, Rubery and Northfield this Easter bank holiday

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2025

M5 SCHEME - Dodderhill Parish Council thanks National Highways for 'excellent repairs' to Wychbold Village Hall access road

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2025

New street artwork by renowned artist 'Disney' appears on wall near Bromsgrove chip shop

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2025

Hosts families being sought in Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham for visiting French students

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2025

Award for two Bromsgrove-based life-saving police officers who put themselves on the line to avert M5 disaster

Wychbold mum preps for fundraising marathon to thank Scouts for helping son

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2025

Three arrested and class A and B drugs seized as car is pursued by police from Bromsgrove to Droitwich

28^th Jan, 2025

Elderly and young collaborate in Droitwich and Bromsgrove for improved biodiversity

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Train timetable changes on the way for Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Worcester and Malvern

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2024

60 YEARS ON - Former rail worker reflects on diesel replacing steam trains in Bromsgrove

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2024

Locomotive which took Royal Family around the country for official engagements coming through Bromsgrove and Northfield tonight

NEWS 4^th Sep, 2024

BBC's historic 'Wychbold Masts' transmitters celebrate 90th birthday

NEWS 16^th Aug, 2024

Watch classic film Grease at free outdoor cinema night in Droitwich

NEWS 16^th Aug, 2024

Sparkling Bromsgrove couple Kenneth and Ann to toast their diamond wedding

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2024

UPDATE - Police trying to trace man who ran from scene of crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Long delays after crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2024

IN PICTURES - Shakespeare Express from Worcester, via Bromsgrove and Droitwich, hailed a great success

NEWS 31^st May, 2024

LORRY CURTAINS SLASHED - Man arrested after pursuit on the M5 through Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 18^th May, 2024

Northfield's baby sign language teacher awarded for 14 years service

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2024

Hundreds in Bromsgrove and Northfield turn out to see 'Black 5' heritage steam locomotive

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2024

Heritage steam loco heading through Bromsgrove and Northfield this evening

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2024

New emergency rest areas set for M5 due to smart motorway safety concerns

NEWS 29^th Feb, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove after crash involving car and livestock vehicle

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich as roadworks over-run

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2024

Urgent appeal for hosts in Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham for visiting French students

NEWS 9^th Feb, 2024

IN PICTURES AND VIDEO - Firefighters battling severe blaze at agricultural unit in Hanbury where police carried out drugs raid

Two arrested and £410,000 worth of cannabis plants seized in Hanbury police raid

NEWS 23^rd Dec, 2023

POWER CUT - More than 300 properties in Wychbold ledt without electricity

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2023

Norbury Players to take audiences back to the Wild West with classic Oklahoma!

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2023

Wychbold baby bank returning this weekend

23^rd Sep, 2023

Hanbury First School pupils treated to storytime during acclaimed author's visit

NEWS 11^th Sep, 2023

Wilko could close 'by early October' as rescue deal fails

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2023

Rare hawk-moth catterpillar found at Upton Warren nature reserve

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2023

'Use Minor Injury Units' this August bank holiday, say health bosses - plus your local pharmacy opening times

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2023

RALLYING CALL - 'Government cuts will put Worcestershire's canals under threat'

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2023

Ace effort sees Hanbury First School pupils complete 10,000-hit tennis challenge

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2023

Popart exhibition - created by local artists - to go on show at Alvechurch Village Hall

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2023

Volunteers sought in Bromsgrove to take on a Guide Dog puppy

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2023

Have a go at open water swimming at the Aztec Adventure in Upton Warren

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2023

Community champions pour the first pints as The Crown in Wychbold reopens after £160k revamp

NEWS 31^st May, 2023

UPDATE - Seven fire crews still on scene after devastating blaze off A38 in Rashwood

NEWS 28^th May, 2023

Late May bank holiday Monday pharmacy times for Bromsgrove and Droitwich

NEWS 22^nd May, 2023

Plenty to do at Hanbury Hall this May half term

NEWS 15^th May, 2023

The Crown pub in Wychbold set to close today prior to £160,000 revamp

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2023

May Day bank holiday Monday pharmacy times for Bromsgrove and Droitwich

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2023

Bromsgrovians spend less of their wages on rent than many in the West Midlands

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2023

Bromsgrove runner braving marathon to thank children's hospital charity for Ben's treatment

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2023

Artrix, the railway and Perryfields Road- This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2023

Bromsgrove recognised regionally in Worcestershire tourism awards

NEWS 24^th Mar, 2023

The market hall site, West Mercia Police and St John ambulance- This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2023

Urgent appeal for host families in Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham for French students visiting from March 21 to 24

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2023

Former Bromsgrove firefighter Kevin celebrates 50 years with service

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2023

Reward put up after £15,000 worth of antique jewellery is stolen in burglary at Hanbury's Jinney Ring Craft Centre

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2023

Worcestershire ramblers meet for first time since pandemic

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2023

Host families sought in Bromsgrove and south Birmingham for French students visiting to sample West Midlands culture

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2023

Six Bromsgrove and Droitwich businesses nominated for Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2022

Show jumping success: 12-year-old junior rider qualifies for nationals