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Concert true to Handel original

Colin Baines has sung in more than 80 performances of Handel’s Messiah and helped prepare at least 30 as assistant conductor of the City of Birmingham Choir.Read

Alvechurch has it all - lock, stock and barrell

It’s not hard to see the attraction of Alvechurch. It has a charm all of its own and a community heart that beats strong. It might sit somewhat in the shadow of its more glamorous near-neighbour Barnt Green, but it has a charm all of its own and a community heart that beats strong.Read

Idyllic Harlaston unspoilt by time

Sue Robinson visits the tranquil haven of Harlaston, just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the big city.Read

Hatton grows in ambition and popularity

Convenience and decent schools has made Hatton in Warwickshire an ideal hot spot for property buyers. Sarah Probert pays a visit.Read

Moreton creates a buzz in the Cotswolds

Scratch the surface of Gloucestershire and you will find Rome, it is said. The Fosse Way still brings the invading hordes into modern Moreton, reports Marsya Lennox.Read

Going with the flow in Worcester

Worcester remains true to its heritage as it embraces new change.Read

The land of lost content

Michael Evans, of Ludlow estate agent Nock Deighton, explains why Ludlow has retained its charm and character.Read

Sleepy village with national notoriety

Jo Travis travels back in time to visit the sleepy Staffordshire village of Yoxall.Read

From pagan capital to modern canal town

Marsya Lennox visits a thriving Staffordshire town that is continually reinventing itself.Read

Alcester a town with a family feel

Sarah Probert visits the Roman town of Alcester in Warwickshire to find a place rich in heritage and community spirit.Read

High and dry in Tenbury

Living on the banks of a fast-flowing river is a way of life for the folk of Tenbury Wells, but even last summer's flooding failed to dampen their resilient spirit, reports Marsya Lennox.Read

A timeless air in Wem

Formidable females - and fragrant flowers. Wem, in unsung North Shropshire, is famous for both, reports Marsya LennoxRead

Brocton so small but beautiful

The village of Brocton is a small jewel in the county of Stafford but its real appeal lies in the wide open spaces next door.Read

Commuter dream belt

With its fast trains, good roads and realistic house prices, Rugby is an ideal place for commuters, reports Marsya Lennox.Read

Village In The City

David Faers buys in to the semi-rural appeal of Kings Norton's farmers markets, its leafy spaces and rich heritage.Read

Cutting-edge of history

Jo Travis reports on Belbroughton, a rural idyll that was once a world capital of industry.Read

A slower pace in the Shropshire hills

Dramatic ancient landscapes and water worth bottling, but Church Stretton is also moving with the times.Read

Middle England doing nicely in Meriden

It may no longer hold the title of the official centre of the country, but Meriden is still a magnet for visitors, including Alison Jones.Read

The Edge of desire

Alison Jones visits one of Birmingham's most desirable suburbs.Read

Thriving on the quiet side

Visitors to Shipston-on-Stour will love its pretty Georgian buildings and thriving shops. Some like it so much, they end up staying, writes Sarah Probert.Read