THE summer has come, hopefully for many weeks to come too. Holidays are here, the youth of the area are out and about bursting with energy. Where can they enjoy any sporting activities around here? I see the very young have found a new play area in Willowfield
LITTERBUGS will soon have no excuse for dirtying the streets of Wyre Forest as the Grime's A Crime campaign continues at a blistering pace. The campaign is set to hit the streets in a different way next month at Stourport Carnival. Discussions are underway
THE two top teams in the Kidderminster Six-a-side Soccer League were beaten at Stourport Sports Club. Serial Chillers beat Sureal Madrid 1-0 and Woodthorpe Wanderers defeated league leaders Ryans Wanderers 3-1. Other results: Baggeridge 0, Briars 4; Three
ESTABLISHED club Ferndale Youth are looking for more players for the coming season. The Kidderminster outfit, which runs training for U-7s and teams for U-8s to U-16s, are looking forward to their 24th year. Last year the U-13s were Stourport Boys League
POTENTIAL junior team managers can head to a training course with Worcestershire Football Association. University College, Worcester, is the venue on Wednesday, August 22, from 6.45pm until 9.45pm and Sunday, August 27, from 9am until 3.30pm. Course two
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are set to cash in to the tune of £700,000 after former favourite Lee Hughes was signed by Coventry City for £5m. The former Aggborough hitman was sold to West Bromwich Albion for £380,000 in 1997 with a sell-on clause attached,
WORCESTER City's pre-season injury jinx struck again last night after just two minutes in their 3-2 defeat of Boston United when Chris Greenman was stretchered off with a dislocated shoulder. The defender, who missed a chunk of last season with the same
A CROWD of around 3,500 is expected at Worcester tomorrow for another feast of racing. Six races are scheduled at Pitchcroft from 5.55-8.25pm with the highlight undoubtedly the second race of the evening, the William Hill Novices' Chase. Going for Broke
FOR the first time ever, the Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award has been shared by two people. The claims of Crowle bowlers Ian Woodfield and Keith Onions could not be separated after they achieved the very rare
TIM Easterby's Bollin Eric is likely to break his duck in the European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes at Haydock Park tomorrow evening. He met a couple of very useful performers on his debut at Doncaster last month and looks a ready-made winner of at least
A NEW charity road race gets under way in Stourport next month - and the organisers want a packed field to boost two groups which help youngsters. The inaugural Bramble's Trust 10k Road Race and 5k Fun Run is designed to enable runners serious and not-so-serious
PENSIONERS in Wyre Forest could be paying more than they should for residential and nursing home care, a charity for older people has warned. Help the Aged said some people could even end up selling their home before they had to because they were unaware
ORGANISERS of Wolverley's vintage vehicle rally are hoping for blue skies and sunshine to boost visitor numbers at this weekend's annual event. l Shining example: Tom Oakes and Phil Stanford get ready for Wolverley's annual rally on Sunday. Phil Stanford
AN EMBARRASSING defeat to bottom club Hagley kept Redditch CC in the thick of the Birmingham Two West relegation picture. The Bromsgrove Road side have seen a Hagley team marooned 43 points adrift at the foot of the table get the double over them this
THE promotion scrap in Division One of the Cotswold Hills League could not be tighter as Alcester sit second with four games to go. The Ragley Park side lost an agonisingly close rain-affected match at Ashton on Saturday but are clinging to the second
WYTHALL skipper Martin Priest wants his side to deliver one more win to stave off lingering relegation fears. The Silver Street side lost to Great Barr Unity at the weekend, a result which prompted Priest to criticise the Birmingham side's pitch. Wythall
ASTWOOD Bank saw their lead at the top of Worcester Two reduced when rain brought a premature end to the match against Eastnor on Saturday. The leaders reached 20 for two before rain ended play and were left with only eight points for an abandonment.
FSauctions have 5,000 cinema tickets to auction throughout August. You can bid for a blockbuster at an Odeon near you every day this month. There are 100 going under the hammer every day and the bidding starts at just £1. Simply visit www.fsauctions.co.uk
PEOPLE living in Bewdley's High Street have been told there is no gas leak after engineers were called out "numerous" times. Residents have been complaining of a strong smell of gas for about five weeks and firefighters were called out as a precaution
ILLEGAL parking in Bewdley has reached epidemic proportions, costing taxpayers a "small fortune" in street repairs and driving at least one resident to criminal damage. That is the claim of town councillor Paul Gittins who has severely criticised police
AT this time 200 years ago, severe shortages of grain and bread were continuing to cause considerable hardships in Britain. Even so, the Journal for this week of 1801 brought tiny glimmers of hope. "The news of the high price of grain in England continues
SHIPSTON missed a great chance to cut the deficit at the top of the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division when they lost to Welles-bourne last Saturday. While the weather again bit hard into the league programme - leaders Bidford were perhaps happy to
EVESHAM'S John Barrett scored the winning run as Worcestershire Over-50s reached the quarter-finals of the ECB 50+ County Championship on Monday. It was fitting that Barrett should be at the crease on his own ground as the county veterans clinched a thrilling
FRESH fears about "bed blocking" in Worcestershire have been raised by Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. The MP, whose constituency covers Hartlebury, Summerfield and Torton, said new measures to deal with the problem were "woefully inadequate". He claims
A young disabled athlete has scooped four gold medals at the British National Disabled Athletics Championships in Blackpool, writes Melina Cannon. Charlotte Street, who has spina bifida, took gold in the 100 metres, slalom, shot putt and javelin - breaking
FECKENHAM CC's shaky end-of-season form continued with a rain-affected loss to promotion rivals Romsley. The Millers were second best in the Worcester Two top-of-the-table clash and saw Romsley swap places with them and move into the second promotion
TWO youngsters are making a splash after sailing to victory again at Redditch Sailing Club, writes Helen Clarke. After starting only last year, Rebecca Dawkes, eight, and sister Jessica, nine, bagged first and second places in racing last weekend. The
PAULINE O'Hagan realised her golfing ambition with two tremendous rounds of in the Broadway Ladies Club Championship. Carding a gross 80 in the morning round and an 83 in the afternoon, giving a magnificent total of 163, she stormed to an eleven shot
EVESHAM golfer Jeremy Rob-inson won't be defending his British Professional Short Course Championship at Nailcote Hall next week but Carl Mason, winner in 1999, is keen to regain his crown. The former Welcombe Hotel boss was powerless to prevent Robinson
More than 50 girls took part in a series of gymnastic disciplines at the annual Abbey gymnastics competition. The competition was very well organised by coach Sue Hemus, with assistance from a variety of coaches, judges, sports centre staff and other
WORCESTERSHIRE County Darts start their Super League at the DD&SS Social Club, Bromsgrove, on Monday. The event starts at 8pm, for details ring Beth Murdoch on 459756.
Malvern Theatres - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat until Saturday. Bananas in Pyjamas Tuesday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Bedroom Farce until Saturday. The Unexpected Guest Tuesday until August 18.
THE loss of Kidderminster's indoor retail market would be a "tragedy" and a "shame" and the district council should continue to support it, policy chiefs have been told. Councillor Nigel Knowles told a meeting of the policy and implementation committee
RUGBY players looking for a challenging and fun opportunity in the Cotswolds should look no further than Chipping Norton RUFC, currently playing in Southern Counties North. The club boasts a wealth of young talent in its senior squad with eight county
The July talk was on Perennials. On Thursday, August 16, Godfrey Jones will talk about a Walk around Kidderminster, at Holy Innocents community Centre, starting at 7.30pm. The nominal admission charge includes refreshments.
Members are urged to book early for the fashion show on September 21 at Stourport Civic Centre, when Edinburgh Woollen Mill will provide a range of autumn fashions. Tickets include a glass of wine and savouries, friends will be welcome. The event will
WELL done Michael Foster for throwing his weight behind the Worcester couple's claim for compensation as they live in the shadow of a business park development. We hope they have more luck than us. We live near the Bilford Road waste site and have been
I CANNOT let the letter from Dr Andrew Short (You Say, August 2) pass without comment. During the last 16 years I have worked for three different letting companies in the Worcester area. None of the companies kept the whole of the deposit on a regular
ALCESTER'S resident police inspector will be leaving in less than a week, writes helen Clarke. After 16 months heading the police operation in town, Insp Sarah Goodall will be moving to Stratford to work in strategic development. Her new role will be
WORK is being carried out to ease Alcester's flooding problems, residents were assured at a meeting between Severn Trent and Warwickshire County Council. The council has found one obstructed culvert, one faulty flood valve into the river and a culvert
A 12-month drug treatment and testing order was imposed on a Woodrow man found in possession of heroin. John Martin, 25, of Kempsey Close, Woodrow South, pleaded guilty to having 1.16 grammes in his possession on April 24. He was also ordered to pay £118
With reference to the letter from Nick Bowler of the Throckmorton Arms (Chronicle, August 1). Following my tongue-in-cheek critisism of the exterior appearance of his restaurant, I would like to thank him for the offer of a complimentary meal for two
GOAL machine Lee Hughes has completed his £5m-plus move to Coventry City and netted around £700,000 for Harriers into the bargain. The former Aggborough favourite completed his transfer today from West Bromwich Albion, the club he had supported since
A REDDITCH man serving 15 months in prison was fined by Redditch magistrates on Friday for stealing champagne. Mark Bannister, 25, of Birmingham Road, did not appear at court when his case was heard as his defence solicitor, Ian McLachlan, said it would
DIVISION One giants Manchester City have joined in the hunt for Kidderminster Harriers £1m-rated Craig Hinton. Hinton, 23, has certainly drawn the scouts to Aggborough and established himself as an ever-present in the Harriers side last season. Club chairman
POLICE are warning the public to be vigilant after two men tried to con their way into the home of an elderly woman. The men called at a house in Evesham Road, Headless Cross, at about 4pm last Wednesday and flashed an identity card claiming there was
RESIDENTS in Woodrow have been warned to be on their guard following a spate of bike robberies when youngsters have been out cycling. Nobody has been injured as a result of three separate incidents in the last few weeks. The offender in the latest incident
A Greenlands man who admitted drink-driving has been banned for a year. Gary Beasley, 27, of Harport Road, had 94 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood on May 11. The legal limit is 80. He was fined £50, ordered to pay £60 costs and referred
A Matchborough man was fined £53 and £59 costs by Redditch magistrates after admitting cannabis possession. Ronald Chew, 47, of Langley Close, had the property forfeited and destroyed.
August 10, 1901 Frank Tracey, carter, 117 Prospect Road, Redditch, was summoned for allowing a horse and cart to remain unattended in the Evesham Road, Headless Cross, on July 29. Pc Lyes gave evidence of seeing the horse and cart standing unattended
A burglar who smashed open the gaming machines at Redditch Snooker Club and stole £685 was jailed for two years at Worcester Crown Court on Monday. Jason Turner, aged 31, of Smeed Grove, Erdington, Birmingham, who pleaded guilty, also admitted stealing
YEARS ago, this is what the corner of Evesham Street and Market Place used to look like. The buildings seen are still there today although the shoe shop is now a cake shop. Boots pharmacy can be seen on the right. Old pictures of Redditch or surrounding
A POLICE helicopter was drafted in to find two men who fled from a car in Hollywood at about 8.30pm on Monday. The incident began after the driver of a white Ford Sierra failed to stop for police who had been alerted to three men and a woman in it acting
A FEAST of fun is in store for youngsters and their families at the County Museum as summer holiday activities get underway. Visitors to the museum at Hartlebury Castle can enjoy fossil making, origami, puppet making and puppetcraft sessions. Dab-handed
REDDITCH-based Football de Salao coach Charlie Jeffs won the national FDS ball-juggling competition at Leeds. And town youngsters can pick up some tips at Arrow Vale School where the FDS summer course is being run from Tuesday, August 21 to Thursday 23
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Lionel Newton. Vice-Chairman: Colin C. Youngjohns. Company Secretary: J. Richard Painter. Directors: Paul Byrne, Graham R. Lane. Chief Executive: Neil Morris. General Manager: Geoff Butler. Administration Manager: Alan Biggs. Football
IT was hats off to a Inkberrow Design Centre student after she scooped a prestigious City and Guilds gold award. Pam Walker, 53, from Church Hill, received her award from Prince Philip at a special ceremony in St James' Palace. Of 750,000 students who
A VOLUNTEER transport system in Wythall could close unless more drivers come forward. The Rural Rides scheme, run by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, provides pensioners and disabled people with transport around the area. But WRVS co-ordinator Ann
The 14th AGM of the Alcester And District Probus Club was held at the Swan Hotel on Wednesday, July 25. The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted, the treasurer then gave his report saying that the club was in a sound financial position and
The title of Mr Bernard Pumphrey's talk to the friends this month was 'Master Builders and their Buildings'. He took the audience from Canterbury Cathedral in 1070, built by William of Sens and William the Englishman in the most perfect Romanesque architecture
THREE goals in 10 minutes secured a Redditch United victory against Banks's Premier outfit Brierley and Hagley Alliance. An early goal from Brierley Hill hitman Richard Perry shocked the Reds into action after he scored on 15 minutes. A towering defensive
THOUSANDS of people helped raise £3,800 at Tardebigge Church's annual fair and show on Saturday. Despite the weather, visitors from as far afield as Cheltenham and the other side of Birmingham turned up to the produce show which has grown to be very popular
ONE of Wythall's best known places to visit for the past 21 years has been the village's transport museum. The Birmingham and Midland Museum of Transport in Chapel Lane has built up a collection of about 70 buses and commercial vehicles since it opened
Thursday, August 9 Once More Into The Bleach/Autopia, Robin 1 R 'n' B Club, Merry Hill. Tickets from 01384 637747. Moore or Less, Robin 2 R 'n' B Club, Bilston, Wolverhampton. Tickets from 01384 637747. Friday, August 10 Mark Taylor - A Dead Ringer for
BEWILDERED staff stood and watched as flames swept through the roof of Tesco in Oakenshaw on Saturday, writes Helen Clarke. Fire alarms sounded just before 10am and shoppers were evacuated within minutes as the blaze took hold. No-one was hurt. The cause
THE Tesco superstore in Coldfield Drive will be shut for at least six weeks, writes Melina Cannon. The extent of the damage is still being assessed and customers will be kept informed through the local press. Extra staff from 28 Sainsbury's stores across
BROADWAY Ladies will represent Worcestershire in three national competitions at Leamington Spa this month and they have also become holders of two county titles. Sue Davies, Elaine Crosbie, Joan Parfitt and Viv Hall teamed up to defeat a Chainwire quartet
Live match coverage from the Harriers will appear here - brought to you by the Kidderminster Shuttle/Times & News.
STRATFORD Racecourse is set for a mammoth crowd for Saturday's meeting, in a busy summer schedule, with a fourth fixture in the last 18 days. Raceday Bookmakers are supporting the Heart of England course for the second successive year. Book-makers have
SCARECROWS will be the theme for a fun day at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre on Sunday, August 19. The day, from 10am-4pm, is aimed at families and visitors and is being held to promote the work of Arrow Valley Art and Craft Guild.
A Redditch church forced to close due to the foot and mouth crisis will be open again next month. St Mary's Church in Lower Bentley will be holding its first service, which will be the harvest festival, on September 23.
THE final fund-raising event for the Wythall Millennium Grow Project has fallen into place after two years' hard work, writes Matt Smith. A 24-hour acti-thon event bursting with different activities will take place on September 22 in Wythall Park. Project
NATIONAL Under 16 compound bow champion Jacquie Williams gave another superb performance to capture the second leg of the West Mid-lands Postal League. Shooting the junior western round, the 15-year-old recorded an excellent adjusted score of 791 to push
SWBA president Percy Rickells welcomed president Doug Dernie to Stratford on a mixed day of showers and sun for the match between the SWBA and Warw-ickshire Masonic. The game was played in a splendid spirit that the final score seemed unimportant. Neverthe-less
A YOUNG man with designs on a creative career has become the first person in Worcestershire to benefit from a new training opportunity for aspiring designers. Blake Hobbs, aged 20, from Bunns Road, St Peter's, Worcester, joined the NVQ-based training
BUSINESSES throughout Herefordshire are getting ready for the 7th annual Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival. More than 70 local, independent producers and suppliers will exhibit their products at the festival, which is aimed at highlighting the quality
A GOVERNMENT decision to order Council Tax revaluations for every home in the country has been criticised by Worcestershire county councillor Stephen Clee. Councillor Clee, who is cultural and community, social inclusion and community safety portfolio
REPLACEMENT opening bat Rob Symonds provided the highlight of Kidderminster's innings as they fell to their sixth defeat of the season at Aston Unity. They are still stranded at the foot of the Birmingham and District Premier League and are 21 points
LOWLY Chaddesley Corbett put up a disappointing display in Worcestershire League Division One, losing by 106 runs at home to Pedmore. Chaddesley are currently third from bottom in the table, five points ahead of Worcester. Batting first, Pedmore raced
A DEPLETED Stourport battled bravely for a losing draw at main championship rivals Oldswinford to stay top of Worcestershire League Division Three. The home side dominated the Stourport attack and totalled 228-4 from 48 overs with Bevan Neill (2-37) the
RESILIENT Cookley finally managed to get back to winning ways in Worcestershire League Division Two on Saturday. A dismal run had seen the club stage a disappointing drop from second to sixth in the table. But the villagers are now fourth after comfortably
A HIGH-SCORING Worcestershire League Division One match at Lower Park ended in a winning draw for Bewdley seconds against Kington. They took the spotlight as the firsts' match at leaders Kington was abandoned. The seconds took 16 points after their opponents
VICTORIOUS Victoria and Blakeley Hall recorded a fine Worcestershire League Division Three victory at Rushwick on Saturday. In a restricted rain-affected match of 43 overs, the Vic needed just 26 overs to finish off a nine-wicket success. The home side
TRIBUTES have been paid to a pair of elderly brothers who have been found dead at their Malvern home. Harold and Charlie Sawbridge were found yesterday afternoon at the terraced house they shared in Pound Bank Road. Neighbour Diana Bonomini said her husband
CUTNALL Green beat top team Cape Hill Victoria by 66 runs in a Division Five cricket fixture at home. Paul Taylor played a big part in his team's success, taking 5-37 with the ball. Division Five: Cutnall Green 158-9 (24 points) (Neil Fletcher 49, Charles
A BLACK leopard reported to have been spotted at the weekend could have been the cub of the big cat thought to have roamed Worcestershire for at least 10 years. Worcester fishermen Brian and Anthony Wiggin of Ronkswood's Punchbowl Fishing Club, said the
UP to 30 staff will lose their jobs at Hereford's prestigious Left Bank Village following a shake-up. A major review of the business has revealed that more customers must be attracted through the doors. In a statement, the company said it needed to shed
ELECTRONIC bollards, plagued by a "mystery hitch", may become operational in Worcester within a fortnight - 18 months after they were installed. Tests are to be carried out tomorrow at The Cross. If successful, the scheme could pave the way for similar
A WORCESTER grandmother who has been battling for 10 years to bring her grandson home had a double celebration after he returned to the fold as she celebrated her birthday. Pat Kelly has been trying to get 17-year-old grandson Rob back from Somerset social
LOWER Sapey's church has been named as one of 50 top churches featured in a new booklet. The village's St Bartholomew Old Church is described as "humble but delightful" in the leaflet produced by The Churches Conservation Trust. St Cuthbert's, in Holme
LISTED buildings across Worcestershire are being photographed as part of a comprehensive virtual scrapbook. Images of thousands of buildings, including pubs and houses, as well as statues, are being captured by photographers to be included on a website
A FLEET of high-speed trains leads the way for a multi-million pound improvement package for the county's rail services. First Great Western, which operates a service between Hereford and London, via Worcester, has announced a series of improvements for
BIG hearted helpers at the Women's Royal Voluntary Service in Worcester put their feet up for the day thanks to a group of radio presenters. BBC Hereford & Worcester stars swapped places with the women yesterday, as part of the BBC's Do Us a Favour
A BUTCHER from Kidderminster who had been injured in a road accident died after being placed on a faulty hospital ventilator. John Mellsop suffered brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen, had a heart attack, fell into a coma and died five months later
A PUBLIC meeting has been called for concerned Cookley folk after shocking figures put it bottom of the pile for health in the county. Cookley district councillor Chris Nicholls is arranging the meeting after villagers contacted him over revelations in
HARTLEBURY residents are continuing their battle against plans to dump waste in a village quarry despite planning permission for the scheme being extended. Worcestershire County Council has approved a variation in Biffa's planning permission to fill the
WYRE Forest District Council has succumbed to a "consultancy culture," spending thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on hiring outside "experts," it has been claimed. The Labour opposition's attack came during a debate by policy chiefs on developing
TWO youths aged 12 and 13 were threatened with an airgun after an argument broke out with two older teenagers at a Kidderminster leisure centre. Police were called to the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre after the youngsters reported the incident to
IN the early hours of Monday, June 24, I disturbed an intruder in my house, who ran off. I immediately dialled 999 and while I was still giving details to the emergency operator, the police patrol car that she had alerted arrived at my house. I gave brief
THE speed limit on a dangerous stretch of road may be cut if Highways Agency plans gain backing, writes Julian Seva. The A435 Alcester Road between Gorcott Hill and Mappleborough Green has seen several injuries and fatalities in car accidents and many
A referendum to decide if townsfolk want an elected mayor will be held in October or November. Redditch councillors decided the move at a policy and resources committee meeting.
A STEEP rise in townsfolk opting for cremation has prompted a cash boost of almost £37,000 for Redditch Council. The news came in an annual expenditure and income report showing how council budgets fared from 2000 to 2001. The report stated the council
THURSDAY: Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Once More Into The Bleach. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Moore or Less. FRIDAY: Wolverley: The Kingsford - Ballroom Glitz. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Mark Taylor. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Bryan Adams Tribute
ROWING: Stourport Boat Club hope to make up for a stop-start season with their popular regatta at the weekend. Around 600 entries are in for the contest on Saturday and Sunday with about 70 events planned for each day on the River Severn. The club has
MOTOR SPORT: A karting enthusiast has his eye on the finishing line after scoring a series of successes on the track. Daniel Rowbottom, of Mamble, competes in the Champions of the Future MSA Cadet Championships and the AKBC National Super One Championships
SNOOKER: Kidderminster professional Terry Murphy enjoyed success in the UK Championship final qualifying round. Murphy, who hails from Northern Ireland, defeated England's Paul Lines 5-2 in South Wales. The qualifying at Newport, Gwent, is for a host
TENNIS: Two wins gave Stourport men's A team valuable points in Herefordshire and Worcestershire League's top division. Phil Newbury and Bob Tarpey secured a three-set tie-break victory over Bewdley A to give Stourport a 5-2 win with their second success
TENNIS: Bewdley's championships are reaching the final stages after record entries in their competitions. Three seeds have been defeated in the open men's singles with young Paul Marchant winning a close three-set match over Steve Owen and Stuart Attwood
A CALL to introduce traffic calming measures beside a Stourport school has been backed by town councillors. Members of Stourport Town Council agreed with a letter from a Park Avenue resident claiming speeding drivers were threatening safety at the entrance
A TERRORISED cow, who had been shot at by air-rifle wielding youths, went on the rampage in Stourport after jumping in the River Severn. Petrified beast Gertie careered through town streets causing traffic chaos as she made her escape. Five firefighters
THE much-awaited Stourport Relief Road is a step closer after councillors told independent experts the town was in "desperate need" of the bypass. At Tuesday's Stourport Town Council meeting members unanimously agreed the outcome of a feasibility study
SHOW JUMPING: Gemma Timmis was one of the stars at the Blakebrook School annual horse show. Timmis, 11, won two novice show jumping classes on pony Toby at Blackstone riverside field in Bewdley. She puts her success down to her Shatterford riding instructor
GOLF: Jane Sharpe just edged the Silver Division August Medal at Wharton Park Golf Club ladies section, beating Pauline Kimberley on the back nine. Silver Division: Sharpe 86 gross 15 handicap 71 nett, Pauline Kimberley 91-20-71. Bronze Division One:
A charge of wounding in the Farmer's pub in Kidderminster has been sent by magistrates for trial at crown court. Kevin Kilkenny, 19, of The Foxholes, Kidderminster, is accused of wounding Barry Wanklin, intending to cause him grievous bodily harm. He
SATURDAY Open, Heron: Joe Lowe (Strettons) 52-2, Simon Jacques (Marks Tackle) 50-7, Carl Jones (Strettons) 43-8. Sunday Open, Heron: Chris Redding (Cradley L) 77-10 (32), Nigel Talbot (M&S) 65-13 (15), Mac Cox (Trowmans) 60-14 (57), Stuart Jacques
A driver accused of travelling at 80mph on the Hartlebury-Stourport road and overtaking on a solid white line is to be tried before a jury. Christopher Patrick, 34, of Meadow Rise, Bewdley, denied dangerous driving and elected crown court trial. Kidderminster
Magistrates have called for a pre-sentence report on Mark Nunn, 30, of Dunclent Crescent, Kidderminster, after he admitted indecent assault on a 21-year- old woman. He was already on probation for a similar offence last November, the Kidderminster court
A WOMAN who hit a doorman at a Kidderminster nightclub over the head with a bottle has been ordered to do 60 hours work for the community. Stevie Lamb, who was made subject of a 12-month community order, also has to pay £75 compensation to her victim
VETERANS section, Summer League, round four: Arthur Andrews 43-13, Brian 34-14, Derek Davis 22-7, Mick Millinchip 20-12. Round five for the pairs contest will be fished at Moorlands silver pool on Wednesday - draw at 8.45am, fishing from 9.30am until
THERE will be a contest on Sunday on Droitwich Canal with an 8.30am draw at the Ombersley Way access. Names of those taking part must be submitted to Geoff Ife on 01299 400176.
ARSONISTS have caused £400 damage to an agricultural building in Bewdley which stores horse equipment. They set fire to straw in the building off Dry Mill Lane between 7pm on Friday and 9am the following day, damaging some of the equipment. During the
CHAIRMAN'S Cup, at Furnace Mill: Chris Lyons 26-11, Alan Lyons 22-1, Kevin Haycock 22-0. The H Oakley Cup will be fished at Silligrove on Sunday. It is the second round of the knockout - call 01562 824651 for details.
I HAVE read the "viewpoint" article from Dr Richard Taylor MP in the issue of July 26 and feel that the points made in this article are very relevant not only to the Wyre Forest area, but throughout the country. What impressed me most was the obvious
A BURGLAR disturbed after breaking into a house at Wilden, near Stourport, was arrested by police at his home 55 minutes later, Worcester Crown Court heard. The householder had taken the number of the car being used by Ian Jacques and police were waiting
SENIORS, Tuck Hill: P Cox 13-6, G Birch 12-8, J Wyatt 10-2-8dr. The next contest will be on Sunday at Winnalls A, cars to leave at 6.30am. A juniors contest has been organised for Sunday at Cookley Canal, meeting on the playing fields for a noon draw.
IT is irrelevant if Mr Oborski believed that Councillor Shaw's question was "stupid" (Shuttle, August 2) regarding the district council's internet site. He responded inappropriately and unprofessionally by his offensive comment that he was greeted by
ADMIRAL Summer Soccer Coaching will be in this area soon. This is the perfect way for all soccer mad youngsters to have a fantastic fun time and improve their soccer skills. It is the one way to ensure no-one hears the plaintive cry of "I'm bored. I've
A CONTEST will be held on Saturday on Lythe Farm, BAA. The draw will be at 9am on the water - call 01299 829205 after 9pm for details.
Pershore Town 1, Cirencester Town 3 PERSHORE Town lost their pre-season friendly against Dr Martens League visitors Cirencester Town on Saturday when, apart from two giveaway goals, they gave a good account of themselves. Cirencester took an eighth minute
I AM pleased to see that Hurcott Pool and its surrounds, has been recognised as a haven for wildlife. However, I'm concerned that once the public have free access it will be turned into another ecological desert such as we now have in places like Habberley
I WAS very interested in last week's article in the Shuttle/Times & News regarding CCTV in Stourport. I was a member of the CCTV Project team in 1999 and we were very keen to see it installed in our three towns but as usual the problem was funding
THE rewards will be even greater than usual if Kidderminster can pull off a Worcestershire derby victory over Barnt Green at Chester Road on Saturday. Bottom-of-the-table Kidderminster badly need points in their fight to avoid relegation from the Birmingham
WORCESTERSHIRE'S second home of Kidderminster is becoming something of a bad omen for the county cricket side. Durham sentenced them to their fifth successive defeat at Chester Road on Sunday in embarrassing fashion. The men from the north-east, needing
BRETFORTON Extras were in fine form as they hit six goals without reply against Cotswold rivals Blockley in last week's action in the Evesham Summer League. The winners scored three goals in each half with Lisa Workman's first half brace being added to
HUW Jones top scored with 74 as Spennells A achieved a winning draw against Hard-Done-Boys in a high-scoring Stainweld Sunday Cricket League Premier Division tie. Wolverley Social remain top of the division with a 99-run win over DGSA. Premier Division
STONE gained maximum points for the first time this season when they beat Worcester Corinthians by 93 runs in Worcestershire League Division Five. The visitors invited Stone to bat and the villagers made steady progress but also lost wickets at regular
BRINTONS beat the rain to record a seven-wicket victory over Cookhill in Worcestershire League Division Six. The weather did force reduced overs for the match and villagers Cookhill set a target of 67-5. Brintons' Steve Morris took 4-37 to restrict their
AN "unprovoked" assault on an 21-year-old Asian man led to an angry stand-off in a Worcester street. Witnesses say the man was left with blood pouring from his mouth after he was punched by a man in Dent Close, off Wyld's Lane, on Tuesday evening. He
KING Charles I High School pupils Fern Bagley and Rachel Baldwin were instrumental in a recent cricket victory. Bagley, 13, and Baldwin, 14, were playing for Worcestershire girls' U-17s against Cheshire. And the county side enjoyed a comfortable six-wicket
A WORCESTER pensioner who was tortured by the Japanese during the Second World War is starring in a TV programme about the horrors of PoW camps. Fred Seiker recounts his experiences in the world premiere of PoW, Japan's Prisoners of War, which is being
PARENTS are rallying round a GP who is prepared to give separate vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. This Saturday, some from as far afield as Herefordshire will be taking their children to a clinic in Worcester for the single jabs to be carried
A DRUG addict who forgot a court appearance because he was helping his mum has been banned from driving for two years. Tristan Robinson admitted driving a Daihatsu Charade and a Ford Escort without insurance or an MOT between February and last month.
A GROUP of Droitwich pensioners have given their stamp of approval to a new post box near their sheltered housing scheme. The letter box in Vines Lane means infirm residents will no longer have to cross three sets of traffic lights to reach a letter box
WYRE Forest's top cop is stepping down after three years at the helm, confident his division is in safe hands. Chief Supt Ron Whitfield takes retirement next month to read psychology at Birmingham University after what he described as "a wonderful time
A CURRY house owner who suffered plenty of "argy-bhaji" in his attempt to set up shop in Cookley is holding a charity dinner on Sunday. Syed Ahmed overcame opposition from planners to open Cookley Tandoori, Bridge Road, three months ago. Serving up a
DR Martens League new boys Stourport Swifts round-off their pre-season campaign at Hellenic League side North Leigh on Saturday. And they make the trip safe in the knowledge that influential midfielder Alex Cowley looks like winning his race to get fit
A BID to beat drug dealers in Kidderminster has been hailed a resounding success after several major suppliers were put behind bars. And the town's major heroin dealer has been forced to "change his methods" as a result of Operation Clampdown, which received
A WAR of the spouses has erupted in the battle to save Rock's last surviving pub from being turned into housing. Co-owner Andrew Farr, 40, moved out of the Rock Cross Inn, Rock Cross, just over a year ago after becoming estranged from his wife Lynn, 37
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are set to cash in to the tune of £700,000 after former favourite Lee Hughes was signed by Coventry City for £5m. The former Aggborough hitman was sold to West Bromwich Albion for £380,000 in 1997 with a sell-on clause attached,
CAMPAIGNERS fighting the Kidderminster incinerator have vowed to defeat plans to build the giant burner after the firm behind the bid launched an appeal against its refusal. Stop Kidderminster Incinerator spokeswoman Clare Cassidy said SKI members were
CARPET baron Michael Brinton has been appointed the Queen's official representative county-wide. The monarch has confirmed the appointment of Mr Brinton, 59, as Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire. Michael Brinton, right, with outgoing Worcestershire Lord
A KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fanatic has had to beat a retreat after an ill-fated attempt to drum up support for his beloved team. Ben Warman, 31, had an idea which he felt could be instrumental in spurring the team onto promotion in the new season starting
A FORMER engineer, soldier, farmer and "explorer" has turned author with a historical story which, he modestly claims, "will change the course of history and religion." Don Cox, who was born in Kidderminster in 1935 but who now lives in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
IT could be tempting to titter at the problems which have plagued the electronic bollards scheme for The Cross in Worcester. After all, it's now 18 months since there were installed - and they've never worked properly. But we'd urge readers not to giggle
Jacqui Smith's Letter from Westminster (Advertiser, August 1), however welcome the tightening of law to which it refers, reflects the common misconception that rape is a crime which is sexually orientated. It isn't. Rape is about power, pure and simple
I CONTACTED Bromsgrove Council more than two months ago about overhanging branches as one walks from Birmingham Road up Tanyard Lane. After waiting a month when nothing happened, I then contacted the parish council. Again nothing has been done. I also
RESIDENTS will have a say on the sort of facilities which should be provided as part of major developments in Redditch, writes Becky Procter. The move is an attempt to improve an obligatory agreement which is in place to ensure developers put money back
Redditch Council bin service had a £32,800 cost hike last year after an increase in homes and a closure of the town tip. Council officers will get extra cash to maintain the service this year. An increase in special collections was also blamed.
Redditch Council saved a penny or two by tearing down public toilets in town. Work to demolish the toilets, shut last year, cost a staggering £24,400 less than anticipated.
REDDITCH dustmen are to see the light when they become the first people in the world to wear a revolutionary flashing jacket which has been invented by a town company. Father and son team Ian and Stuart Jukes, of Washford-based fire and safety firm Praybourne
PLANS for an £850,000 extension and refurbishment to the Redditch YMCA base in Church Hill have been submitted to Redditch Council. The organisation's town headquarters in Church Hill Centre were opened in 1978 but chief executive Ian Barcham said they
PERDISWELL Park Golf Club produced some extraordinary scores and surprising victors in the first of their recent medal competitions. Ray Turner 79-20-59 claimed first place with young Kevin Barnes close behind after carding 71-11-60 (the lowest gross
SWIMMING: Five youngsters are the first Wyre Forest Swimming Club members to reach the top competition in the country. They took part in the National Age Group Championships at Sheffield with four achieving personal best times. Hannah Wear, Amy Smith,
MARTIN Rowley revealed his phone has been white-hot since Ian Woosnam sacked his caddie Myles Byrne on Sunday. He said he has been besieged by media and fellow caddies since Woosnam wielded the axe on the hapless Byrne. "My phone has been white hot since
IAN Woosnam's gaffe-prone caddy Myles Byrne hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons during the Open when he left an extra club in the bag which cost the Welshman a two-stroke penalty. He then committed another blunder in the Scandinavian Masters by
JUDO: Karl Gaughan and Joanne Butcher grabbed golds among 10 medals for Kidderminster's Samurai at the Wyre Forest Minimon. Entries arrived from as far as Surrey though much of the opposition hailed from the Birmingham area. Gaughan progressed to the
SAILING: There was further disappointment at Trimpley Sailing Club over the number of dinghies sailing on Saturdays. Only two GP14s and two Lasers sailed at the weekend with Ray Drury beating Ted Pochribniak in the former category and Tom Rogers winning
GOLF: Val Cox won the George Law Bowl at Kidderminster's ladies section but had to be content with second in the Committee Day Division One event. Cox was successful in the two-day bogey competition, just ahead of Jenny Leaning. George Law Bowl: Cox +
HOCKEY: Stourport knocked Coventry and North Warwickshire off the top of the Mercian Summer League Premier Division with a 6-3 win. Tom Ward (two), David Knott, Shilen Tanner, Leroy Desousa and Luke Edwards were all on target. Spoofers Stourport lost
Worcestershire made slow progress before finally edging in front in their County Championship Division Two clash with Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge today. Resuming on 130-3 in reply to the home side's 149, it took 10 overs before Anurag Singh hit Nadeem
Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell, 2, Martin, 2, Danks, N Cross) (friendly
QUIETLY confident. I think that's the best way we can sum up our feelings here at Kidderminster Harriers as we head towards our second season in the Nationwide League Third Division. Obviously, confidence and optimism is sky high but, believe me, we all
ARSONISTS destroyed a Ford Fiesta causing £2,200 damage after it was stolen from a Kidderminster street. The vehicle was taken from Northumberland Avenue and was later found burnt out near Bewdley's Lower Blackstone Farm. The torching happened between
A TWENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Kidderminster. The man, who lives in Wyre Forest, has been bailed to appear at Kidderminster Police Station next month following the incident, which took place in Stourport Road
A WOMAN was punched when fighting broke out during a steam boat trip on the River Severn in Stourport. Seven people were arrested by Kidderminster Police after Saturday's flare-up and a 24-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield was bailed to appear back at
A BURGLAR who stole more than £4,000 in a series of raids on houses in Stourport has been jailed for three years at Worcester Crown Court. David Wheatcroft struck mainly at night, said Mr Paul Whitfield, prosecuting, and in all cases the householders
CHARGES of ram-raiding two Wyre Forest motor accessory shops are to be tried before a crown court judge, Kidder-minster magistrates have ruled. Stephen Tolley, 26, of Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, is charged with attempted burglary using a vehicle, at
YOUNG anglers will be tested at the Annabel Talbot Junior Classic at Moorlands Farm Fishery on Saturday, August 18. The draw for the event will be at 9.30am with fishing on 45 pegs from 10.30am until 2.30pm. There will be prizes for the top 10 anglers
THIS time of year is often difficult for fly fishing but one angler managed to bag 11 rainbows to 5lb. Another caught an 8.5lb fish and a 7lb specimen was also landed. Two anglers caught nine fish to 3lb.
KIDDERMINSTER angler Andrew Jones caught 15 trout to 2.6lb using a Shatterford Special. Another angler caught 14 trout to 3lb with a cats whisker and a montana lured 15 to 2lb. On the coarse scene, the catfish on the Stuarts and Erics are feeding well
A REWARD of £500 is on offer for information which leads to the conviction of thieves who stole a motorbike in Hartlebury. The BMW R1100GS bike, belonging to an employee of Oldbury firm QUALFAB, was taken from Waresley Court Road last Wednesday night.
THE Friday evening contest was close as Chris Dixon won with a 46lb-plus catch on lead, alternating with sweetcorn and meat baits. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly pool: Dixon 46-8-8, Daniel Howard 42-5, Martin Ridgeway 37-9. Sunday Morning, Dragonfly,
A KIDDERMINSTER man described by a crown court recorder as being "unpleasant and violent" after drink, has been sent to detention for 20 months. Ian McKellar, 20, of Queen Elizabeth Road, was convicted of one charge of assault causing actual bodily harm
The driver of a sports car accused of causing danger by making a high-speed handbrake turn at the Park Street-Chapel Street junction in Kidderm-inster is to be tried at crown court. Julian Atkinson, 41, of Shrubbery Street, Kidderminster, denied dangerous
HAYE Farm 1: P Cook 29-10, T Jones 26-5, L Mitchell 22-1. Haye Farm 2: A Guest 32-12, Cook 26-5, D Lewis 23-2. Haye Farm 3: Jones 21-3, L Prosser 20-2, R Cox 14-10. The Wednesday night draw is held at 4.30pm. To enter, call 01299 871735 before noon on
A caravan owner had a rude awakening after getting up to find thieves had snatched a debit card, a wallet containing £20 and a driving licence while she slept inside. They struck at Allens Caravans, Sandy Lane, Stourport, by creeping in through an insecure
EVERY few weeks another person writes with righteous anger that a valuable tree has been felled in the Wyre Forest area. The responses, when given, are never convincing and it is often quoted that only one or two people complained at the time. And yet
STRAWBERRY Pool: B Hudson 9-3, W Mexson 8-9, A Fletcher 7-5. Another match has been organised at Strawberry Pool on Sunday, August 19, draw 8am.
THOSE of us who live in the nature reserve area around Captain's Pool, Spennells, recognise that Paul Allen's references to Spennells being an "uplifting experience" and "fuelled by the success of areas like this" in his Nature Notes of the Shuttle/Times
A SHUNT collision at the Castle Road traffic lights was caused by a heroin-addicted driver wondering where her next fix was coming from, her solicitor told magistrates. Jessica Broomfield, 23, had been dependent on heroin for four years, said Charles
KEITH Williams is entitled to his sarcasm over the A449 (Shuttle/Times and News, August 2). The unmistakable fact is - it works. I cannot recall one fatal accident on that stretch of road since the work was carried out. Just compare that with the previous
VIOLENCE within a family left a Kidderminster man with a bill for £557 and an order for 120 hours of community work. Mark Kennedy, 23, of Birmingham Road, was found guilty by magistrates after he denied assault causing bodily harm to his step-brother,
A 24-HOUR fish took place on the Wrens Nest pools to raise money for the Air Ambulance, also incorporating a six-hour match. Mal Storey supplied the bait and everyone completed the challenge. Kevin Millward Shield: A Cowen 30-6, D Morris 30-3, B Downing
I FEEL compelled to write this letter after reading the article in last week's Shuttle/Times & News entitled "Cruel badger killers hunted". I find it very disturbing and upsetting to hear this sort of barbaric activity is on the increase in Worcestershire
A burglar who stole more than £4,000 in raids on houses in Stourport has been jailed for three years at Worcester Crown Court. David Wheatcroft struck mainly at night, said Paul Whitfield, prosecuting, and in all cases the householders were asleep upstairs
KIDDERMINSTER has had a lot to be depressed about of late, what with the knocking down of nice old buildings like the library and losing facilities at the hospital. The whole town is taking on a completely new look with the new shopping centre. Whatever
POOLE Hall: D Perry 30-9, C Owen 29-14, N Davies 29-0. Aggregate to date: Ivan Laight 207, D Ron 176.5, Davies 172.5, Perry 164. The next contest will be on August 18 at Poole Hall, draw 8.45am, fishing 10am until 3pm. Names of those fishing must be submitted
NIGGLING injuries are threatening to hinder Evesham United's hopes of a winning start when the Dr Martens League campaign gets under way at Bloxwich Town on August 18, writes Mervyn Collins. Striker Stuart Payne has already been ruled out for the rest
THE next junior team management course organised by the Worcester-shire FA will take place at University College, Worcester. The first course will run on Wed-nesday, August 22 (6.45-9.45pm) and Sunday, August 26 (9am-3.30pm) with a second course being
IN the Shuttle/Times and News last month, there was an article about "stop smoking" groups in the Worcester area. On behalf of one of the first groups to run in Wyre Forest, (namely Bewdley) I would like to thank Pauline Everett and Chris Mason. They
ASHTON-UNDER-HILL FC have been busy during the summer months and club members will be even busier on Sunday, August 19. It's the Evesham Sunday League side's 15th anniversary this season and to celebrate the landmark there will be a Fun Day on the Playing
RIVER Severn, Bridgnorth: 1 Mark Brickles, 2 Eddy McKeown, 3 Brian Hale. Sunday's contest has been moved from Whitbourne to the jam factory, due to the foot and mouth outbreak. The next round of the singles knockout will be fished there. Anglers are to
COACHING for children will take place at Evesham and Winchcombe later this month under the tuition of Andy Tucker. Emphasis is always put on enjoyment and ability is not important. Costs are kept as low as possible to make it affordable as possible to
PITCHCROFT: Ron Russell 17-10, Mick Rowe 10-1, Bert Potter 9-15, Roy Harris 9-4. The next contest will be on Wednesday at Elmbridge middle pool with a 9am draw.
WREN'S Nest Pool: K Moss 12-10, S Farley 12-06, J Hodgetts jnr 11-1. There will be at match at Elmbridge first pool on Sunday, drawing at 7am. It is also the final of the doubles knockout.
I WAS utterly dismayed and disgusted when I read Councillor Grinnall's letter in the Shuttle/Times & News last week. Councillor Grinnall is not the only councillor who thinks Stourport should have more than one superloo. I, for one, will continue
A CONTEST has been organised on the KDAA Pool on Sunday with an 8am draw at the venue. All members wishing to take part are asked to inform secretary R Price.
Worcestershire made slow progress before finally edging in front in their County Championship Division Two clash with Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge today. Resuming on 130-3 in reply to the home side's 149, it took 10 overs before Anurag Singh hit Nadeem
The Jan Molby column QUIETLY confident. I think that's the best way we can sum up our feelings here at Kidderminster Harriers as we head towards our second season in the Nationwide League Third Division. Obviously, confidence and optimism is sky high
VETERAN striker Phil Stant rolled back the years to produce a battling performance and grab a goal in Worcester City's 3-2 friendly win against Nationwide Conference side Boston United. The former Hereford United linked up well with St George's Lane favourite
A THEATRE company which celebrates 30 years of touring Britain's waterways this year is performing at three venues this week, writes Melina Cannon. Mikron Theatre Company - Tracey Holderness, Rebekah Hughes, Charley Moon and Richard Povall - are on a
Theatre-goers will see the opening of the revamped Birmingham Hippodrome within the next three months. The theatre will re-open on November 13 after major redevelopment which resulted in almost two years' closure. The opening season will kick off with
Visitors to Midlands Arts Centre next week can witness seven directors working to produce a one-woman show in three days. There will be an intensive, sponsored rehearsal period from next Wednesday to Friday, August 17, to present Empty Pocket Theatre
TWO larger than life yellow fruits will be sending Malvern bananas when they perform in their nightwear on Tuesday. Youngsters' favourites Bananas in Pyjamas will be showcasing their new musical It's Showtime, which has been specially created for the
The new Palace Theatre season has been announced with great entertainment in store for all the family this autumn. The season begins next month with John Suchet, who is set to take the audience on a tour of the life, times and music of Beethoven. Mid
TWO Kidderminster men are planning to raise money for a cancer charity by sailing the length of the River Severn - but they haven't had to splash out on a new canoe. Friends Baron Hardwick and Martin Renshaw have built the 15ft vessel from scratch. Baron
More than 2,500 tickets have already been sold for the Belgrade Theatre's Christmas pantomime Dick Whittington. Andy Hockley has been cast in the role of Dame following numerous appearances in past Belgrade productions such as Mr Twit in The Twits and
IT may be no bigger than a cigarette packet but this is the device Wyre Forest taxi drivers are using in their bid to curb violent passengers. Kidderminster taxi driver Vincent Price has won approval for this pocket- sized camera to be installed in his
A HOT night of fun is in store in aid of a children's charity when up to 100 people take part in a sponsored firewalk. Anyone with burning ambitions to do their bit for ChildLine's Kidderminster office has the chance to walk 25ft across hot coals at Stourport's
EARTHQUAKE victims in Peru have welcomed a £15,000 boost after an appeal by the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Peter Selby. Dr Selby, based at Hartlebury Castle, had written to every member of the clergy in the Worcester after meeting orphans in earthquake-hit
FIVE people were taken to hospital after a crash on the A456 Kidderminster to Birmingham road. Four ambulances and the air ambulance were sent to the scene near Hodge Hill Nurseries at 1.20pm on Friday. Firefighters from Kidderminster and Worcester cut
A RIBBESFORD woman who was an inveterate traveller until well into her 80s, visiting places as far afield as Siberia and Iceland, has notched up her 100th birthday. Charlotte Scott, who celebrated her century on July 23, was brought up on Ribbesford Farm
MEMBERS of Wyre Forest Highways Partnership Forum will resolve confusion over the identity of their new chairman at their next meeting. Stephen Clee, Worcestershire county councillor for Chaddesley Corbett, had appealed to Shuttle/Times and News readers
STUDLEY captain Mark Lewis wants at least three wins and two draws from his side's next five matches to push for a mid-table finish. The Birmingham Two East strugglers stayed third from bottom after a comprehensive defeat to league leaders Attock at the
HEWELL'S Worcester Six title tilt suffered an unexpected blow at the weekend with defeat to second from bottom Teme Valley. The match hinged on a nasty facial injury for Hewell's Luke Davis. The leaders started brightly, racing to 116 for one after 15
BIDFORD are hot favourites for the Cotswold Hills League title after their derby clash at lowly Exhall and Wixford was abandoned. The village clash fell victim to wet weather after 30 overs with reigning champions Exhall on 96 for one. Foot and mouth
INKBERROW return to action at Birlingham on Sunday (2.30pm start) after a blank weekend. Captain Phil Scrafton is doubtful with food poisoning.
ALVECHURCH captain Nick Jones says his side can go up despite languishing in the drop zone for half of the season. The Birmingham Road skipper admits his prediction is wildly optimistic but says he has not given up on a shock turnaround in fortunes. Jones
COOKHILL skipper Mick Hill has set his side the modest target of climbing a couple of places in Worcester Six. The Nevill Arms side, anchored at the foot of the table earlier in the season have pulled away from the bottom after a promising spell but came
AN Oakenshaw woman who tried desperately for a baby for five years died just days after giving birth, writes Becky Procter. Tracey Blackburn spent two hours cradling baby Michael Brian before slipping into a coma. Doctors had performed an emergency caesarean
PLANS to open a high dependency unit for mentally ill people with violent tendencies have prompted talks between police and health chiefs. The secure facility would be built at the Hill Crest unit at the Alexandra Hospital. The series of talks, between
REVOLUTIONARY personal entertainment systems will be launched for patients staying at the Alexandra Hospital. The compact centres will offer patients a television, radio, set of headphones and personal telephone. The centres, called Patient Line, will
YOUNGSTERS pressing for skateboard facilities in Bewdley have been dealt another blow as they prepare to hand over a petition next week. Wyre Forest district councillor Stephen Clee has ruled out converting the former pumping station on Dog Lane car park
WORCESTER City's pre-season injury jinx struck again last night after just two minutes in their 3-2 defeat of Boston United when Chris Greenman was stretchered off with a dislocated shoulder. The defender, who missed a chunk of last season with the same
SHIPSTON rued their decision to bat first on a day when a delay of 110 minutes for rain after 31 overs of their innings made victory all the easier for home side Wellesbourne. Openers Julian Morris and Howard Bentham had advanced to 32 from eight overs
THE Cotswold Hills Cricket League is currently looking to admit another club for the start of the 2002 season. Any clubs interested in applying should contact the league secretary, John Bradley on 01608-662020 who will provide with further details. The
EVESHAM made further headway up the second division of the Worcestershire League on Saturday after picking up 11 points against Malvern Ramblers. Skipper Jon Gregory invited the visitors to bat on a damp wicket and the decision was soon rewarded as Ian
THE fight for the return of a blue light A&E to Kidderminster Hospital has intensified after the announcement of a national shake-up on health. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor is pressing for Kidderminster to be used as a pilot trial for medical
THE private firm building Worcester's new hospital is to make in excess of £220 million profit from the project, it has been revealed. A survey for the GMB union has suggested taxpayers will have to stump up £527 million. The union claimed Worcester is
GENEROUS patients and their families have given more than £11,000 to a new unit at Kidderminster Hospital. Wyre Forest Community Unit has been averaging nearly £1,000 a week during the first three months of its operation. Staff at the 20-bed doctor-led
LEGS Eleven team manager Dave Worthington says a top 15 finish is the aim with Kelvin Reilly competing on the Redditch team's reserve engine at Knockhill on Sunday. Work is continuing on repairing the badly-damaged main superbike engine after Tristan
Redditch R&P Club member Dave Brearley competed in the world's Triathlon championships in Canada, finishing 28th in the 55 to 80 year age group. The race involved a 1500m swim, a 40km cycle race and a 10km run. The race took place in front of 50,000
A KIDDERMINSTER firm which produces state-of-the-art digital cameras to trap speeding drivers has landed a £1.3 million contract with the Italian Government. The move will create about five jobs at Monitron International, founded by entrepreneur Marek
A SAGA of family life based in the boot and shoe industry unfolds in a new book by a Stourport author. Wyn Daniels, 80, of Elan Avenue is celebrating the publishing of her first novel Rose of Highborough. Wyn Daniels with her first book, Rose of Highborough
Members joined Una Dunnett in her World of Hostas at the July meeting, the hosta leaves being of all shapes, sizes and shades of green and yellow. Many people took the opportunity to purchase hostas, with advice from Una on how to look after and propagate
REDDITCH United manager Nicky Cross is confident of landing RC Warwick hitman Paul Eden in time for the big kick-off. Eden, who was attracting interest from VS Rugby as well as his former club has been offered terms but has not signed yet because of a
UNITED are set to offer terms to former Solihull Borough striker Neil Began this week. Began made a dramatic debut for the Reds on Tuesday, scoring the third in a 3-1 win over Brierley and Hagley Alliance. And with player-manager Nicky Cross also looking
On July 17 Jacqui Gregory spoke of her work for the ACWW (Association of Country Women of the World) in Gambia. She described how six years ago, while on holiday in Gambia, she first forged the link. Since then she has sent hundreds of Juggi Jumpers,
