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Steve Lilly

Artist to exhibit work at Highbury Theatre Centre

GRAPHIC Artist Steve Lilly is to exhibit his work at Highbury Theatre Centre, opening with a 'Meet the Artist' coffee morning on March 23 from 10am-12noon. Read

The death of Highfield House

AS expected the death warrant on Highfield House was signed by the decision of the Planning Committee on Thursday 13th March 2008 to approve the plan to redevelop the site upon which this old house stands. Read

Brummies make the move to Orkney

FORMER Bearwood residents Helena and Ron Cutler tell us all about their new life in Orkney. Read

Rich Watson

How Rich Watson wrote a real driving song with the stars!

A SINGER-songwriter from Bromsgrove has teamed up with two giants of rock to record a charity track with a distinct difference. Read

Moseley Arts Market to return

FOLLOWING the success of last year's Christmas Special event, over 30 local artists and craftspeople will kick-start a new season of the Moseley Arts Market on Saturday March 22nd with a Special Easter market. Read

Acocks Green Junior and Infant School centenary

THIS year marks the centenary of the junior school in Acocks Green. Read

Sunni Patel

Optometrist's aid mission to Africa

A WALSALL optometrist was among ten people who travelled to Burkino Faso to help improve the sight of people of the African nation. Read

Books come to life at Holy Cross School

SOME amazing characters came to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School last week, as part of the school's 'Book Week'. Read

Birmingham writer Paul Gifford finds success in America

BIRMINGHAM-born writer P.S. Gifford is finding his dream of being a professional writer coming true - not in England but in California, where he has called home for a number of years. Read

Mother and daughter launch Egypt charity

MYSELF and my mother run a non profit organisation called The Luxor Project, the project hopes to become a charity soon, however, the requirements for this are that we raise £5,000. Read

Sponsored car wash to back London Marathon runner Lee Richardson

I AM a fire-fighter who works for the West Midlands Fire Service and on April 13th I will be joining 40,000 people in attempting to run all 26.2 miles of the Flora London Marathon. Read

The story of Highfield House

THIS house had stood there longer than anyone could remember but no one knew who built it; why it was built or even how long it had been there. Opinion upon its provenance was divided but most thought it was built in the 1850s. Read

Girl group offers to help raise funds

A GIRL band are looking for good causes to support. Read

Children at Wheelers Lane Primary School in literary themed costume

Children celebrate World Book Day

CHILDREN at Wheelers Lane Primary School in Kings Heath have been celebrating World Book Day this week. Read

Blind Dave Heeley to run London as part of his marathon challenge

THE eyes of the world were on blind Dave Heeley as it was announced that 2008 Flora London Marathon will be a part of his attempt to run seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. Read

Warwick Bolton

Hospital ward receives cheque from family of former patient

THE wife of Warwick Bolton has handed over a cheque to Ward 19 Day Unit at Heartlands Hospital thanks to generous donations from his friends and family. Read

Young local garden designers looking for investment

ANTONY Cox and Chris Gutteridge have been selected to exhibit a large show garden at The Gardeners World Live Flower Show at the NEC in June and are looking for investement. Read

Charity ball in aid of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

READ why one woman is dedicating her life to fundraising in memory of her mother. Read

Table top sale at Hurst Green Primary School

HURST Green Primary School are holding a Table Top Sale on March 15 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Read

Mystical fundraiser for local lad Phillip

WOLVERHAMPTON medium Philip Solomon is appearing at the Village Hotel in March to raise funds for the Leukemia Unit at Russells Hall Hospital. Read