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Emma Cullwick

Emma Cullwick

Double joy for school

A SOLIHULL school has clinched a prestigious title within days of hosting a team of international delegates visiting Britain in search of education inspiration. Read

Teens to net role on web

YOUNGSTERS will be teaching the elderly how to become expert "silver surfers" on the internet, thanks to new projects being set up in Droitwich. Read

Second crash at triple death scene

A DRIVER was badly injured when his car crashed into a tree - just days after three young men died in an almost identical accident at the same spot. Read

Stars out to shine for Josie

A BEST-SELLING artist from Solihull who paints the profiles of Hollywood stars has been short-listed for a prestige gong - and hopes her success will inspire other budding Van Goghs in the town. Read

Library set for new technology

BROMSGROVE Library is to become the first in Worcestershire to have new technology which will see bookworms getting to grips with the latest best-sellers without having to queue to borrow them. Read

Parents in fight over daughter's schooling

THE worried parents of a Redditch youngster say they would rather stump up cash to educate their daughter privately rather than send her to the only school offered by the council. Read

Three killed as 100mph car hits tree

THREE men were killed when their car catapulted off a lamp post and ploughed into a tree at a Birmingham accident blackspot. Read

Legend's home boost to pupils

THE former home of legendary writer and old Bromsgrove School boy Alfred Edward Housman is to re-open - bringing a top class facility for scores of sixth form pupils. Read

Thieves steal recycling container

A RECYCLING container for aluminium cans was the unlikely target of thieves who swiped it from outside a Redditch supermarket. Read

Age limit on heart drug rises

PENSIONERS suffering a heart attack who, because of their age, were denied potentially life-saving drugs from paramedics will from now get them. Read

Man arrested over knifepoint mugging

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident in which a teenage boy was mugged of his mobile phone at knife-point in Hollywood. Read

Lost in Space @ Symphony Hall

IT'S not every day you see Darth Vader man-handling an acclaimed conductor such as Simon Wright off stage or an alien introducing the first song, but these were just some of the incredibly entertaining incidents of a fantastic show. Read

Jobs axe hanging over road services

JOBS could be lost under plans that would see six teams dedicated to improving Worcestershire's roads being merged into one, council chiefs have revealed. Read

Councillor urged to quit after inquiry

A SENIOR councillor was today urged to quit after a damning report revealed he spent charity cash meant for the homeless. Read

Lasting tribute to star racehorse

LEGENDARY racehorse Best Mate has been immortalised in a limited edition bone china figurine produced by Royal Worcester Porcelain to help boost Midland charities. Read

Pubs pull together to halt the thugs

POLICE in Bromsgrove have joined forces with landlords at pubs and clubs across the district in a bid to put a stop to alcohol-fuelled violence and drug dealing. Read

Tax man wins stress payout

A TAX man from Worcestershire who claimed he suffered severe stress and depression after being burdened with extra work has been handed £138,000 in an outof-court settlement. Read

TV hospital hits back in flab row

A PRIVATE hospital billed as the home of a hit television makeover show for flab fighters has hit back at claims it let patients down. Read

Theatre's plea for helpers

REDDITCH'S Palace Theatre, which is under-going a £3 million makeover, has made a desperate plea for volunteers. Read

Services stay despite budget cut

COUNCIL chiefs in Worcestershire have slashed £3.5 million from budgets earmarked for social care for adults and road maintenance - but have promised it will not mean cuts in services. Read

Author Profile

Emma Cullwick is the Birmingham Mail's Chief Reporter who has previously worked as a Health Correspondent and Features Editor for the Worcester News and Home Affairs Correspondent for the Gloucester Citizen.

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