Birmingham Archives - The Droitwich Standard

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2023

Pair guilty of the death of Droitwich boy Alfie Steele are jailed

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2023

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

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2023

'Losing him has left a massive void in our lives' - Alfie Steele's grandad pays tribute after murder and manslaughter convictions

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2023

Droitwich woman and her partner found guilty of the death of nine-year-old Alfie Steele

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2023

Almost a third of Droitwich residents income spent on rent

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2023

Coach company gives boost to Droitwich community first responder charity

NEWS 3^rd Dec, 2022

Playwright's casting call for brand new musical in Birmingham about screen legend

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2022

Still no trains between Droitwich, Worcester and Birmingham despite rail strikes being called off

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2022

No West Midlands Railway services to and from Droitwich on upcoming strike days

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2022

REVEALED - The dates of Birmingham's 2022 Frankfurt Christmas Market

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2022

Cyclist seriously injured in Droitwich crash involving a bike, three cars and a lorry

NEWS

28^th Jul, 2022

Pride of Longbridge - Birmingham-built cars take centre stage during Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2022

Royal Mail unveils Commonwealth Games postboxes across the country

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2022

RAIL STRIKES- No WMR services to Droitwich on Wednesday and Saturday

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2022

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2022

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

NEWS

21^st Apr, 2022

Did you know? Check out the fascinating history of the century-old 144 Birmingham to Worcestershire bus route

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2022

144 LATEST - Discussions taking place with two operators to maintain service to Birmingham

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2022

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2022

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

NEWS

28^th Mar, 2022

The Ale Hub - New micropub set to open in Droitwich

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2022

UPDATE - Trains now running between Birmingham and Longbridge

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2022

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died in hospital after Droitwich crash

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2022

Hanbury First School needs your help as it 'brings the outdoors indoors' to improve the children's learning and wellbeing

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2022

Night-time walk across the Malvern Hills to help Droitwich man Mike with his mole-mapping machine legacy

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2022

'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2021

Tributes to Aston Villa fan from Droitwich who died whilst driving home from Boxing Day match

NEWS 23^rd Dec, 2021

Christmas bus and train times for Bromsgrove, Rubery, Droitwich and Birmingham

NEWS 13^th Nov, 2021

Activities co-ordinator Kate from Droitwich's Westmead Care Home wins regional award

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2021

Activities co-ordinator at Droitwich's Westmead Care Home shortlisted for award

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2021

Droitwich Spa High School awarded STEM grant to transform workshops

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2021

Former Droitwich teacher and folk dance expert releases book about her life, career and travels

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2021

Cyclist injured in crash in Oddingley between a bike and a Porsche

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2021

Police appeal as woman remains in hospital after serious M5 crash between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2021

Cure Leukaemia's amazing Geoff Thomas is awarded the MBE

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2021

Wychavon secures £4.3million to help improve energy efficiency in homes across the district

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2021

Reminder to drivers that the Birmingham Clean Air Zone comes into force today

NEWS 25^th May, 2021

All you need to know about the Birmingham Clean Air Zone which comes into force a week today

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2021

Family members found after Standard appeal prompted by mystery gravestone in Stoke Prior Churchyard

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2021

REVEALED - When Worcestershire's JD Wetherspoon's pubs will reopen

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2021

Appeal to track down descendants as mystery grave stone is found in woodland outside Stoke Prior church

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2021

Tributes paid to former Droitwich councillor and Healthwatch chair Peter Pinfield who has died, aged 73

NEWS 15^th Jan, 2021

Gardening volunteers Millie and Linda recognised for 25 years dedicated service to the Primrose Hospice

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Four men from Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Kidderminster arrested for 'causing public nuisance' at hospitals are bailed

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2020

Our comprehensive guide to half-term and Halloween activities across Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2020

Two men charged over burglaries in Bromsgrove, Rubery and Droitwich

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

1^st Oct, 2020

West Midlands Ambulance Service launches UK's first eco-friendly all electric ambulance

NEWS 20^th Sep, 2020

The Holt Heath man who is the visionary behind Birmingham's new stunning landmark

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2020

West Midlands Railway launches new Flexi-Travel ticket to help those now working part time or some of their week from home

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2020

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Nordic Walking instructor sets himself 3,000 mile challenge for Socks and Chocs

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2020

Smoking rates revealed - how does Droitwich fare?

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

27^th Jul, 2020

Bear Grylls surprised visitors when he turned up to his Birmingham adventure centre

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

25^th Jun, 2020

Renowned stained glass and leaded lights manufacturer opens premises in Droitwich

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

7^th May, 2020

Droitwich photographer captures the Flower Super Moon which is also visible tonight

NEWS 3^rd May, 2020

Online advice session for those thinking of getting into teaching

NEWS UPDATE 2^nd Apr, 2020

Rail replacement buses to run between Worcester and Hereford from Monday to help key workers

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2020

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

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2020

Coronavirus - Latest UK and Midlands figures and advice on what to do

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2020

Droitwich passengers will be among the first to ride the new West Midlands Trains

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2020

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

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2020

New Droitwich to Birmingham bus timetable sees number of 144s 'slashed by half'

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2020

PMQs - Boris says 'bell is tolling for West Midlands Railway'

NEWS

24^th Dec, 2019

Libby Mae's Little Angels spread festive cheer to hospitals across the West Midlands

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2019

Watch the new 'Class 196' diesel trains serving Droitwich from next year

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2019

Rail group hits out at there being no Saturday trains serving Droitwich between now and Christmas

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2019

Four jailed over Worcester car-key burglaries and vehicle thefts

NEWS 20^th Sep, 2019

Singers sought as Droitwich Rock Choir starts up for its new season

NEWS

26^th Jul, 2019

Rallying call for people to organise a Walk for Health for Prostate Cancer UK

NEWS

18^th Jun, 2019

JAILED - Driver who injured officers in stolen van police pursuit through Droitwich

NEWS 8^th May, 2019

Wanted man with links to Droitwich is arrested by police

NEWS 16^th May, 2019

Just one week left for owner of £1million Lotto ticket, bought in Birmingham, to claim their prize

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2019

Easter weekend bus and train times for Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Droitwich and Redditch

NEWS 4^th Apr, 2019

Droitwich's Norbury Theatre to host All England Theatre Festival quarter-final this weekend

NEWS

25^th Mar, 2019

Youngsters from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School consider their futures with careers activities

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2019

Two 'county line' dealers supplying drugs in Droitwich jailed

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2019

Around 90,000 people expected to this year's Birmingham St Patrick's Festival tomorrow

NEWS 7^th Mar, 2019

Rail enthusiasts can see Vintage steam train travelling through Droitwich this evening

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2019

Illustrated talk on Victorian and Edwardian buildings to be held in Droitwich

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2018

REVEALED - The top ten most sought-after toys on lists to Santa from Midlands' children

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2018

Birmingham car-key burglars who stole vehicles from Droitwich jailed for almost five years

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2018

Droitwich man handed suspended sentence for allowing his premises to be used for drug-dealing

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2018

Three arrested in Droitwich after class A drugs are found at property

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2018

Singers sought as The Voice UK holds its latest auditions in Birmingham

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2018

144 bus to be relaunched in Droitwich, celebrating town's past and the 'Salt Road'

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2017

Speed restrictions imposed on West Midlands trains tomorrow amidst Storm Doris' high winds

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2017

Could you become a volunteer lock keeper on the region's canals?

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2015

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Pair guilty of the death of Droitwich boy Alfie Steele are jailed

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

'Losing him has left a massive void in our lives' - Alfie Steele's grandad pays tribute after murder and manslaughter convictions

Droitwich woman and her partner found guilty of the death of nine-year-old Alfie Steele

Almost a third of Droitwich residents income spent on rent

Coach company gives boost to Droitwich community first responder charity

Playwright's casting call for brand new musical in Birmingham about screen legend

Still no trains between Droitwich, Worcester and Birmingham despite rail strikes being called off

No West Midlands Railway services to and from Droitwich on upcoming strike days

REVEALED - The dates of Birmingham's 2022 Frankfurt Christmas Market

Cyclist seriously injured in Droitwich crash involving a bike, three cars and a lorry

Pride of Longbridge - Birmingham-built cars take centre stage during Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Royal Mail unveils Commonwealth Games postboxes across the country

RAIL STRIKES- No WMR services to Droitwich on Wednesday and Saturday

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

Did you know? Check out the fascinating history of the century-old 144 Birmingham to Worcestershire bus route

144 LATEST - Discussions taking place with two operators to maintain service to Birmingham

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

The Ale Hub - New micropub set to open in Droitwich

UPDATE - Trains now running between Birmingham and Longbridge

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died in hospital after Droitwich crash

Hanbury First School needs your help as it 'brings the outdoors indoors' to improve the children's learning and wellbeing

Night-time walk across the Malvern Hills to help Droitwich man Mike with his mole-mapping machine legacy

'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

Tributes to Aston Villa fan from Droitwich who died whilst driving home from Boxing Day match

Christmas bus and train times for Bromsgrove, Rubery, Droitwich and Birmingham

Activities co-ordinator Kate from Droitwich's Westmead Care Home wins regional award

Activities co-ordinator at Droitwich's Westmead Care Home shortlisted for award

Droitwich Spa High School awarded STEM grant to transform workshops

Former Droitwich teacher and folk dance expert releases book about her life, career and travels

Cyclist injured in crash in Oddingley between a bike and a Porsche

Police appeal as woman remains in hospital after serious M5 crash between Worcester and Droitwich

Cure Leukaemia's amazing Geoff Thomas is awarded the MBE

Wychavon secures £4.3million to help improve energy efficiency in homes across the district

Reminder to drivers that the Birmingham Clean Air Zone comes into force today

All you need to know about the Birmingham Clean Air Zone which comes into force a week today

Family members found after Standard appeal prompted by mystery gravestone in Stoke Prior Churchyard

REVEALED - When Worcestershire's JD Wetherspoon's pubs will reopen

Appeal to track down descendants as mystery grave stone is found in woodland outside Stoke Prior church

Tributes paid to former Droitwich councillor and Healthwatch chair Peter Pinfield who has died, aged 73

Gardening volunteers Millie and Linda recognised for 25 years dedicated service to the Primrose Hospice

Four men from Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Kidderminster arrested for 'causing public nuisance' at hospitals are bailed

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

Our comprehensive guide to half-term and Halloween activities across Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands

Two men charged over burglaries in Bromsgrove, Rubery and Droitwich

West Midlands Ambulance Service launches UK's first eco-friendly all electric ambulance

The Holt Heath man who is the visionary behind Birmingham's new stunning landmark

West Midlands Railway launches new Flexi-Travel ticket to help those now working part time or some of their week from home

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Nordic Walking instructor sets himself 3,000 mile challenge for Socks and Chocs

Smoking rates revealed - how does Droitwich fare?

Bear Grylls surprised visitors when he turned up to his Birmingham adventure centre

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

Renowned stained glass and leaded lights manufacturer opens premises in Droitwich

Droitwich photographer captures the Flower Super Moon which is also visible tonight

Online advice session for those thinking of getting into teaching

Rail replacement buses to run between Worcester and Hereford from Monday to help key workers

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

Coronavirus - Latest UK and Midlands figures and advice on what to do

Droitwich passengers will be among the first to ride the new West Midlands Trains

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

New Droitwich to Birmingham bus timetable sees number of 144s 'slashed by half'

PMQs - Boris says 'bell is tolling for West Midlands Railway'

Libby Mae's Little Angels spread festive cheer to hospitals across the West Midlands

Watch the new 'Class 196' diesel trains serving Droitwich from next year

Rail group hits out at there being no Saturday trains serving Droitwich between now and Christmas

Four jailed over Worcester car-key burglaries and vehicle thefts

Singers sought as Droitwich Rock Choir starts up for its new season

Rallying call for people to organise a Walk for Health for Prostate Cancer UK

JAILED - Driver who injured officers in stolen van police pursuit through Droitwich

Wanted man with links to Droitwich is arrested by police

Just one week left for owner of £1million Lotto ticket, bought in Birmingham, to claim their prize

Easter weekend bus and train times for Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Droitwich and Redditch

Droitwich's Norbury Theatre to host All England Theatre Festival quarter-final this weekend

Youngsters from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School consider their futures with careers activities

Two 'county line' dealers supplying drugs in Droitwich jailed

Around 90,000 people expected to this year's Birmingham St Patrick's Festival tomorrow

Rail enthusiasts can see Vintage steam train travelling through Droitwich this evening