FACE-PAINTING, a spooky fancy dress competition, arts and crafts, apple bobbing, a themed disco, games, a raffle and more were on offer at a Halloween event in Rubery.

A BUILDER from Rubery has turned to art after realising his hidden potiental.

James Bowkett, aged 31, from New Road has been drawing portraits for 15 years but only recently started creating huge murals.

STAFF and children at a pre-school and nursery in Rubery are celebrating after being rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

POPULAR 1970s farce Darling Mr London is the next stage production to be put on by Rubery Drama Group.

Performances of the Anthony Marriott and Bob Grant play will take place at 7.30pm each evening – from October 23 to 25.

A Rubery DJ and producer who won a national competition supported Zane Lowe at this year’s Leeds Festival.