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Concert true to Handel original

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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.

Alvechurch has it all - lock, stock and barrell

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:31:00 GMT

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.

Idyllic Harlaston unspoilt by time

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:31:00 GMT

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

Hatton grows in ambition and popularity

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:21:00 GMT

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

Moreton creates a buzz in the Cotswolds

Fri, 30 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT

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.

Going with the flow in Worcester

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

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

The land of lost content

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:25:00 GMT

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

Sleepy village with national notoriety

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT

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

From pagan capital to modern canal town

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:52:00 GMT

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

Alcester a town with a family feel

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:58:00 GMT

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

High and dry in Tenbury

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:26:00 GMT

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.

A timeless air in Wem

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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

Brocton so small but beautiful

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:09:00 GMT

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.

Commuter dream belt

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:14:00 GMT

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

Village In The City

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Cutting-edge of history

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:26:00 GMT

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

A slower pace in the Shropshire hills

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:11:00 GMT

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

Middle England doing nicely in Meriden

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:17:00 GMT

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.

The Edge of desire

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:19:00 GMT

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

Thriving on the quiet side

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:45:00 GMT

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.