pandemic Archives - The Bromsgrove Standard

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2023

BREAKING NEWS - Bromsgrove's Artrix set for imminent reopening as an arts venue as deal is struck

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2023

The Dodford Inn gets planning permission to become a wedding venue

NEWS 3^rd May, 2023

Bromsgrove's Veronica who runs 'Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer' crowned a Coronation Community Champion

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2023

Barnt Green Travel Lounge flying high with best figures since pandemic

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2023

Worcestershire ramblers meet for first time since pandemic

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2023

WRVS Coffee Shop at Bromsgrove's Princess of Wales Community Hospital under threat of closure

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2022

Ceremony in Rubery will remember those who died of Covid and pay tribute to key workers

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2022

Sanders Park Covid ceremony pays respect to lost loved ones

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2022

Cotton Tails nurseries in Rubery, Northfield, Hagley and Quinton raise £2,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity

NEWS

24^th Apr, 2022

Bromsgrove Scouts groups' annual St George's Day Parade returns after two years

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2022

Producer of BBC One's Doctors sheds light on the series at next Bromsgrove WORDS event

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2022

REVEALED - The date of Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid's 2022 Jobs Fair

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2021

Fitness instructor Ellie who holds classes in Rubery, Northfield and Longbridge wins top award

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2021

Fund-raising appeal made by Wychbold Swan Rescue after it was hit by Avian Flu

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2021

'March with Midwives' vigil to be held in Bromsgrove, calling on Government to avert maternity care crisis

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2021

This year's Catshill Remembrance Sunday and Christmas lights switch-on to go ahead

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2021

Bromsgrove's Bumble Hole Foods celebrates its 60th anniversary with two trucks named after founders

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2021

Stage Door Dance Academy set to make a return at Bromsgrove School's Cobham Theatre this weekend

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2021

Women urged to dust off their trainers as Bromsgrove Walking Netball sessions start up again

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2021

Staff absences and isolations prompt Bromsgrove District Council to suspend its garden waste collections

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2021

As Covid measures end Catshill Foodbank launches new awareness campaign

NEWS

27^th Sep, 2021

Bromsgrove Rotary Club's £5,000 donation to Avoncroft to get windmill sailing again

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2021

Mum criticises South Bromsgrove High School for sending her son home for 'throwing tie off balcony'

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2021

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2021

The countdown is on for the first ever Bromsgrove Pride event

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS 28^th Aug, 2021

Team of community and arts sector experts formed to help put Bromsgrove's Artrix back where it belongs

NEWS 28^th Aug, 2021

Celebration time as Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital shortlisted for major healthcare awards

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2021

Bromsgrove Paralympian Lauren Rowles will be 'rowing for gold' in Tokyo

NEWS 13^th Aug, 2021

Hagley Catholic High School head full of praise for A level students as results are released

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2021

South Birmingham snapper's lockdown exhibition to go on show in Coventry

NEWS

28^th Jul, 2021

£5k golf day fund-raising success will see new garden created at Belbroughton Primary School

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2021

Bromsgrove's Penguin Supplies wins prestigious Midlands Enterprise Award

NEWS

18^th Jul, 2021

Plenty of fun as Frankley Family Forum organises a trip to the seaside

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

'Not all heroes wear capes' day at Rubery nursery is big thank you to the NHS

NEWS

18^th Jul, 2021

Kevin Mack's outdoor 1950s and 1960s music shows lift BDHT's residents' spirits

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

Racism against England players 'completely unacceptable' - Northfield MP's Westminster Diary

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2021

Concessions for NHS staff at Bromsgrove District Council car parks to come to an end on Monday

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2021

Mayor calls for public transport users to keep on wearing masks

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2021

Frankley councillor's plea for official Birmingham fan zone for England's Euro 2020 final turned down by city council

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2021

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2021

Bromsgrove's St John's Church closed after crack is noticed in ancient wooden beam

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2021

'Big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped during the pandemic' - Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid's Westminster Diary

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2021

Bromsgrove Swimming Club launches crowdfunding campaign to secure its future

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2021

ECO ACTION - Worried sick about the climate? You're in the majority!

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2021

Free online advice forum will offer advice to Bromsgrove and Rubery landlords on regulation changes, due to Covid-19

NEWS 27^th May, 2021

Age UK's Befriending Service's £31k National Lottery win will help combat loneliness and isolation among Bromsgrove's older people

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 22^nd May, 2021

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

NEWS 16^th May, 2021

Government's latest Covid restriction easing roadmap stage on May 17 - What people in England can do from tomorrow

NEWS 16^th May, 2021

New Social Prescribing service launched across Bromsgrove district to help people with their mental health struggles

NEWS 14^th May, 2021

Bromsgrove Institute Trust thanked for its help getting North, South and Chadsgrove students through their lockdown learning

NEWS 7^th May, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 5^th May, 2021

Bromsgrove's Hannah, who created website to help young people with their mental health issues, in line for string of awards

NEWS 5^th May, 2021

Bromsgrove steel firm owner takes on sales and marketing expert to drive business forward after surviving the pandemic

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2021

Rubery food vendor offers free hot drinks and sandwiches for families struggling during the Easter holidays

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2021

Bromsgrove Sport and Leisure Centre reveals what will be opening and when

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2021

Reopening date revealed for Bromsgrove's High Street market

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2021

Bromsgrove's Penguin Office Supplies lays on 50 chocolate eggs in response to NewStarts' Easter appeal

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2021

Bromsgrove's Star Project looking forward to getting back to face-to-face sessions

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

Outdoor sports and exercise sessions to restart at Bromsgrove's Ryland Centre on Monday

NEWS

23^rd Mar, 2021

VIDEO - North Bromsgrove High School students observe the National Day of Reflection

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2021

Bromsgrove and Rubery residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2021

Jellybabies with chocolate - Morrisons Rubery delights children at Longbridge nursery

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2021

Two grandmothers - from Bromsgrove and Canada - create superhero adventure book to explain Covid to children

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2021

Groups' campaign for 22,000 chocolate eggs so every child in Bromsgrove district has one this Easter

NEWS

9^th Mar, 2021

New furry friends at Rubery's Holywell Primary and Nursery School makes pupils' return more 'bear-able' with

NEWS

2^nd Mar, 2021

'Vaccine passports, quarantine and easing lockdown' - the latest Covid-19 Politics and Pandemics

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Number of people claiming Universal Credit in Bromsgrove rises to 2,716 in the past year

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire's hospitals 'overwhelmed' by help and support from the public during the Covid-19 pandemic

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2021

Bromsgrove District Council's 2021/22 budget approved

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2021

Councillor's high-tech community campaign to clamp down on fly-tippers in Bromsgrove district

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2021

Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary - 'Vaccines an extraordinary feat but we must not take our foot off the gas'

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT

18^th Feb, 2021

Rednal girl Freya walking 61 miles in 61 days for the British Heart Foundation after dad's cardiac arrest

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

Update meeting on South African Covid outbreak to be held for Frankley, Great Park and Northfield residents

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

New face at the helm as Zoe takes over as director at Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2021

Firefighters offering Bromsgrove and Rubery community groups, clubs and societies free safety session on their virtual meetings

NEWS

5^th Feb, 2021

Meeting sheds light on the latest on the South African Covid outbreak in Frankley Great Park and Northfield

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2021

Bromsgrove man made homeless after contracting Covid-19 calls for more support

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2021

Virtual public meeting to be held to discuss South African Covid outbreak in Frankley Great Park

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2021

'Universal Credit cut in April will have devastating effect' - Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove's Artrix set to open as Worcestershire's first Covid-19 Vaccination Centre

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2021

Redditch and Bromsgrove people given head-to-head challenge to see which town is more active

NEWS

24^th Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

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

8^th Jan, 2021

Northfield's community-minded Kathryn gets big surprise for her efforts on Heart FM breakfast show

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire libraries reveal most borrowed books of 2020

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove's high school heads say their remote learning is getting plenty of positive feedback

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Police issue warning to Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts and calls

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove Primary Care Network set to get its Covid vaccine roll-out under way

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Covid-19 - Bromsgrove District Council's Parkside offices to shut tonight until further notice

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove couple Sally and Kevin tie the knot and have reception at Rubery sandwich van

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 31^st Dec, 2020

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BREAKING NEWS - Bromsgrove's Artrix set for imminent reopening as an arts venue as deal is struck

The Dodford Inn gets planning permission to become a wedding venue

Bromsgrove's Veronica who runs 'Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer' crowned a Coronation Community Champion

Barnt Green Travel Lounge flying high with best figures since pandemic

Worcestershire ramblers meet for first time since pandemic

WRVS Coffee Shop at Bromsgrove's Princess of Wales Community Hospital under threat of closure

Ceremony in Rubery will remember those who died of Covid and pay tribute to key workers

Sanders Park Covid ceremony pays respect to lost loved ones

Cotton Tails nurseries in Rubery, Northfield, Hagley and Quinton raise £2,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity

Bromsgrove Scouts groups' annual St George's Day Parade returns after two years

Producer of BBC One's Doctors sheds light on the series at next Bromsgrove WORDS event

REVEALED - The date of Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid's 2022 Jobs Fair

Fitness instructor Ellie who holds classes in Rubery, Northfield and Longbridge wins top award

Fund-raising appeal made by Wychbold Swan Rescue after it was hit by Avian Flu

'March with Midwives' vigil to be held in Bromsgrove, calling on Government to avert maternity care crisis

This year's Catshill Remembrance Sunday and Christmas lights switch-on to go ahead

Bromsgrove's Bumble Hole Foods celebrates its 60th anniversary with two trucks named after founders

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

Stage Door Dance Academy set to make a return at Bromsgrove School's Cobham Theatre this weekend

Women urged to dust off their trainers as Bromsgrove Walking Netball sessions start up again

Staff absences and isolations prompt Bromsgrove District Council to suspend its garden waste collections

As Covid measures end Catshill Foodbank launches new awareness campaign

Bromsgrove Rotary Club's £5,000 donation to Avoncroft to get windmill sailing again

Mum criticises South Bromsgrove High School for sending her son home for 'throwing tie off balcony'

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

The countdown is on for the first ever Bromsgrove Pride event

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

Team of community and arts sector experts formed to help put Bromsgrove's Artrix back where it belongs

Celebration time as Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital shortlisted for major healthcare awards

Bromsgrove Paralympian Lauren Rowles will be 'rowing for gold' in Tokyo

Hagley Catholic High School head full of praise for A level students as results are released

South Birmingham snapper's lockdown exhibition to go on show in Coventry

£5k golf day fund-raising success will see new garden created at Belbroughton Primary School

Bromsgrove's Penguin Supplies wins prestigious Midlands Enterprise Award

Plenty of fun as Frankley Family Forum organises a trip to the seaside

'Not all heroes wear capes' day at Rubery nursery is big thank you to the NHS

Kevin Mack's outdoor 1950s and 1960s music shows lift BDHT's residents' spirits

Racism against England players 'completely unacceptable' - Northfield MP's Westminster Diary

Concessions for NHS staff at Bromsgrove District Council car parks to come to an end on Monday

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Mayor calls for public transport users to keep on wearing masks

Frankley councillor's plea for official Birmingham fan zone for England's Euro 2020 final turned down by city council

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

Bromsgrove's St John's Church closed after crack is noticed in ancient wooden beam

'Big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped during the pandemic' - Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid's Westminster Diary

Bromsgrove Swimming Club launches crowdfunding campaign to secure its future

ECO ACTION - Worried sick about the climate? You're in the majority!

Free online advice forum will offer advice to Bromsgrove and Rubery landlords on regulation changes, due to Covid-19

Age UK's Befriending Service's £31k National Lottery win will help combat loneliness and isolation among Bromsgrove's older people

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

Government's latest Covid restriction easing roadmap stage on May 17 - What people in England can do from tomorrow

New Social Prescribing service launched across Bromsgrove district to help people with their mental health struggles

Bromsgrove Institute Trust thanked for its help getting North, South and Chadsgrove students through their lockdown learning

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Bromsgrove's Hannah, who created website to help young people with their mental health issues, in line for string of awards

Bromsgrove steel firm owner takes on sales and marketing expert to drive business forward after surviving the pandemic

Rubery food vendor offers free hot drinks and sandwiches for families struggling during the Easter holidays

Bromsgrove Sport and Leisure Centre reveals what will be opening and when

Reopening date revealed for Bromsgrove's High Street market

Bromsgrove's Penguin Office Supplies lays on 50 chocolate eggs in response to NewStarts' Easter appeal

Bromsgrove's Star Project looking forward to getting back to face-to-face sessions

Outdoor sports and exercise sessions to restart at Bromsgrove's Ryland Centre on Monday

VIDEO - North Bromsgrove High School students observe the National Day of Reflection

Bromsgrove and Rubery residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

Jellybabies with chocolate - Morrisons Rubery delights children at Longbridge nursery

Two grandmothers - from Bromsgrove and Canada - create superhero adventure book to explain Covid to children

Groups' campaign for 22,000 chocolate eggs so every child in Bromsgrove district has one this Easter

New furry friends at Rubery's Holywell Primary and Nursery School makes pupils' return more 'bear-able' with

'Vaccine passports, quarantine and easing lockdown' - the latest Covid-19 Politics and Pandemics

Number of people claiming Universal Credit in Bromsgrove rises to 2,716 in the past year

Worcestershire's hospitals 'overwhelmed' by help and support from the public during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bromsgrove District Council's 2021/22 budget approved

Councillor's high-tech community campaign to clamp down on fly-tippers in Bromsgrove district

Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary - 'Vaccines an extraordinary feat but we must not take our foot off the gas'

Rednal girl Freya walking 61 miles in 61 days for the British Heart Foundation after dad's cardiac arrest