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Rural England at its best Oct 19 2007

You can enjoy a taste of peaceful parish life in the Staffordshire village of Wombourne, writes Alison Jones.Read

A hidden gem in the city Oct 05 2007

Alison Jones samples the delights of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.Read

Commuter hotspot still has charm Sep 14 2007

Sarah Probert visits the sought-after village of Balsall Common, and finds that being an all too convenient commuter village can have both benefits and drawbacks.Read

Small town with huge appeal Sep 07 2007

Emma Pinch visits historic Coleshill in Warwickshire and gets a bird's eye view of life in the town.Read

It's Hall you could ever wish for Aug 24 2007

Jo Travis visits Hagley, a perfect village in Worcestershire.Read

Picturebook village is just capital Aug 10 2007

Alison Jones explores the delights of Penkridge in Staffordshire.Read

The perfect English village Jul 20 2007

With its picture postcard scenery and historic houses, the Warwickshire village of Tanworth-in-Arden is a desirable location to set up home, writes Sarah Probert.Read

A rural corner of the city Jul 06 2007

Selly Park life helps you work, rest and play, as David Faers explains.Read

Brewood: Haunt of Kings Jun 08 2007

Alison Jones enjoys a day out in Brewood, Staffordshire, and discovers the many attractions for both residents and visitors.Read

The wonder of Warwick Jun 04 2007

Famous worldwide for its dramatic castle, Warwick has always been a place where tourists will roamRead

Small is beautiful for Pershore May 25 2007

Marsya Lennox soaks up the atmosphere in Pershore, Worcestershire.Read

Olton: An oasis on the edge of the city May 11 2007

Situated on Solihull’s border with Birmingham, Olton is among the most urban areas of a borough which carries the motto ‘The Town in the Country’.Read

Bearwood on the up Apr 20 2007

Emma Pinch discovers why Bearwood is seen as a prime location for investors.Read

Community spirit thrives at Dorridge Apr 13 2007

Neil Connor discovers the idyllic appeal of the DorridgeRead

Hockley Heath gets smart Mar 16 2007

An injection of community spirit into Hockley Heath, near Solihull, has made it an attractive place for familes wanting to set up home. Emma Pinch reports.Read

Historic heart of middle England Mar 09 2007

A real community where people know each other and you can walk to the shops – Marsya Lennox reports from Henley-in-Arden in WarwickshireRead

Historic and tranquil Knowle Dec 17 2006

Emma Pinch looks at the appeal of Knowle as a place to liveRead

Wythall a world away from the busy city Dec 08 2006

Shahid Naqvi looks at the attraction of Wythall in south BirminghamRead

Upwardly mobile in Kings Heath Nov 17 2006

Kings Heath continues to be an enigmatic suburb of contrastsRead

Heavenly Harborne Oct 20 2006

An unhurried atmosphere pervades the streets of lovingly restored Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses and discreet gentlemen's villas.Read

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