Birmingham Archives - The Droitwich Standard

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2026

Update after man seen masturbating on Birmingham to Droitwich train

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2026

Man wanted by police over assault has links to Droitwich

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2026

Driver in critical condition after serious crash in Ombersley

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2026

Droitwich Arts Network holds its first AGM as a Community Interest Company

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2025

UPDATE - Police hunting person after crash involving stolen Volkswagen Golf in on A38 in Wychbold

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2025

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

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2023

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

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2024

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

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2024

UK care sector awards now open for Droitwich nominations

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2024

Brave Midlands breast cancer survivors launch calendar to raise funds for charity which helped them

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2024

AWARD WINNER - Droitwich's Vasaanti named 'Best Restaurant in Worcestershire'

30^th Aug, 2024

Droitwich couple's message to others after IVF success

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

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

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

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

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

26^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

25^th Jun, 2020

Renowned stained glass and leaded lights manufacturer opens premises in Droitwich

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

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'

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

26^th Jul, 2019

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

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

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

Picture issued of man police want to speak to after football fan brawl on train