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  • Kidderminster 1 York 0

    Harriers took the lead on 13 minutes with a fine move. Bennett laid the ball back for Foster after a good run into space on the right and the striker curled over a delightful cross for Broughton to head his first goal of the season.

  • Kidderminster v York

    Harriers twice came close to scoring in the first 10 minutes when a Blake lob was headed off the line by Smith and Larkin ran through only to shoot too close to keeper Fettis.

  • Preview: Kidderminster v York

    Keeper Stuart Brock is to return from suspension as Kidderminster look to score goals after four blanks at Aggborough. They aim to bounce back from Saturday's disappointing 1-0 defeat at Carlisle. Eric Nixon, who stood in for Brock for three games, has

  • 23/10/01 - League poised for team dilemma

    FOUR Worcester Rugby Club stars have been plunged into a selection farce after being called up to an English National Divisions squad. Ben Hinshelwood, Ben Clarke, Dave Sims and Duncan Roke are all included in the squad, containing players from the National

  • League poised for team dilemma

    FOUR Worcester Rugby Club stars have been plunged into a selection farce after being called up to an English National Divisions squad. Ben Hinshelwood, Ben Clarke, Dave Sims and Duncan Roke are all included in the squad, containing players from the National

  • Capaldi set to stay at United

    HEREFORD United are hoping to extend the loan period of Northern Ireland Under 21 inter-national Tony Capaldi for another month. The Birmingham City left back has been an impressive performer since his arrival at the Edgar Street club. Capaldi misses

  • 23/10/01 - Rovers aim for cup tie progress

    BROMSGROVE Rovers aim to continue their cup success when they visit Bridgnorth Town in the first round of the Ramases Cup tonight (7.45). Manager Steve Daniels is planning to make changes after his side's 4-0 victory at Cradley in the FA Vase. Matt Lowe

  • Sherwin captures county congress

    THE annual Worcestershire Chess Congress was held in Redditch for the first time and attracted over eighty entries. In the open tournament first place was shared between the veteran international master James Sherwin, who is an American and the up-and-coming

  • Bromsgrove at home in FA Vase

    BROMSGROVE Rovers from the Midland Football Alliance have landed a home draw in the second round of the FA Vase against United Counties Premier Division side Ford Sports. Bromyard Town from the West Midland Premier Division travel to Kidsgrove Athletic

  • 23/10/01 - Bromsgrove at home in FA Vase

    BROMSGROVE Rovers from the Midland Football Alliance have landed a home draw in the second round of the FA Vase against United Counties Premier Division side Ford Sports. Bromyard Town from the West Midland Premier Division travel to Kidsgrove Athletic

  • Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside...

    AN icy wind blows in off the Atlantic and hits you with the force of a boxer's punch. No matter how enveloping, no form of clothing can resist. Whether anorak, overcoat or jacket, nothing can keep this tempest at bay. Under such pressure, all forms of

  • Former player pays a visit

    FORMER Evesham United forward, Johnny Hancock, was a visitor to Common Road last month when he presented the club with an old photograph of the 1954 Evesham Town squad. Now aged 70 and living in Broadway, Johnny joined The Robins as that same year when

  • United kids hit goal trail

    Evesham Utd U-9 21, Peopleton 1 FOR the second time this season United banged in an amazing 21 goals. Though Peopleton battled hard, they just couldn't contain the Evesham lads, in particular, Jake Hall, who found the net ten times to take his tally to

  • Did he fall or was he pushed, asked MP

    MID-WORCESTERSHIRE MP Peter Luff is to quiz Health Ministers about the shock resignation of hospitals' boss Harold Musgrove. Mr Musgrove, chairman of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, is to stand down in December, around 10 months earlier than

  • Woman, 91, scares off masked raider

    A 91-YEAR-old woman living alone was terrified when a masked intruder with a knife in her belt tried to rob her in her own home, Worcester Crown Court heard. But the pensioner acted with considerable spirit in grabbing back her handbag and trying to unmask

  • Pioneering traffic scheme is delayed

    A NEW batch of ambulances has delayed the start of a pioneering traffic scheme in Worcester. Worcester City Council says the Angel Street bollards are ready to go into action, but extra funding for the ambulance service has put the date back. Engineers

  • Wocester City FC: Club is at the heart of the city

    AWAY from the frenzy of football, the club has proved to be at the very heart of the city with a wide range of community and charity work. With its Supergold competition the club has always forged strong links with charities and this year Leukemia CARE

  • Abuse threat victims

    A Bewdley couple were victims of threats of abuse and their teenage daughter took an overdose in the aftermath of a failed robbery, Worcester Crown Court was told. It was alleged their persecutors were Christopher and Loraine Swain, whose son Paul was

  • Poles hero in the city

    THE world's greatest living explorer found his way to Hammicks bookshop in Worcester yesterday. Ranulph Fiennes OBE, who became the first man to reach both Poles by surface travel in 1982, has turned his hand to writing and was in the Faithful City to

  • Protest at mini-mart

    A BOOSTER petition has been handed to Worcester MP Mike Foster after plans to build a mini-mart on London Road were re-submitted. The 634-name petition opposing the store, planned for Esso's Larkhill Service Station, was handed to Mr Foster by shop owner

  • Glen chosen as lay member of review board

    A WORCESTER health boss who has been chosen to look into the stolen hearts scandal says she hopes her role will help parents come to terms with their grief. Glen Green, chairman of Worcester Community Health Council, has been chosen as a lay member on

  • Plans to streamline the NHS

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S Health Authority is to be merged with three others as the NHS becomes more streamlined for the 21st Century. The West Midlands South Health Authority will include representatives from Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Coventry and Warwickshire

  • Full-time: Kidderminster 4 York 1

    York replaced centre-back Smith on 65 minutes with former Barnet man Basham. Proctor was again close for the visitors on 72 minutes but Brock blocked his effort with his foot. Sub Basham was booked for a foul on 72 minutes and Brass followed him three

  • A framework for the future on admissions

    PARENTS of 10-year-olds and other children due to transfer schools should beware. Worcestershire County Council has launched its admissions and transfer schedule for next year and is taking no prisoners. Following the high profile of several unhappy parents

  • Kidderminster 3 York 1

    On 50 minutes Harriers made it 3-1 when striker Foster embarked on a tantalising run on the left and curled the ball brilliantly into the corner of the net from just inside the area.

  • Millennium Awards

    I WOULD like to say how delighted I have been to receive so much interest in the Reading Families Millennium Award Scheme. We hope that many more of your readers will contact us to apply for a Millennium Award of up to £3,000 that will support their ideas

  • Nietzsche- no!

    FRANCIS Reynolds (You Say, October 13) quotes the philosopher Nietzsche (who eventually went mad) be careful whom you choose as your enemy because that is who you become most like". I've never read such a load of codswollop. Philosopher, my foot! GEORGE

  • No faith can justify this act of terrorism

    I TAKE exception to the statement "indiscriminate bombing of civilian population" by Sajid Riasat (You Say, October 13). It seems to me that all steps possible are taken to minimise any civilian casualties, and I am sure there are hundreds of ordinary

  • The Voice of Worcester

    SOMEHOW, I do not think Sir Edward Elgar would have been unduly perturbed at recent changes to the lyric of Land of Hope and Glory (We Say, October 13). I seem to remember being told by my old choirmaster, the late Edgar F Day, who was a close friend

  • 1/4 time: Kidderminster 1 York 0

    Harriers started with an attacking 4-3-3 formation with Foster, Larkin and Broughton up front, They started confidently and York centre-back Smith had to head off the line on six minutes when keeper Fettis was caught stranded on the edge of his area as

  • Kidderminster v York

    York keeper Fettis was forced into action again when he tipped over a fierce half-volley from Bennett on 11 minutes.

  • Simply stunning

    When it comes to 21st century bridal style - glam rocks! But before you dash off to the dusty recesses of your wardrobe to dig out your spangly loon pants let's get one thing straight, we are not talking about the frocky horror show that was the 1970s

  • 23/10/01 - Brock returns to take on York

    STUART Brock returns in goal for Kidderminster Harriers tonight when they face York City in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough (7.45). Brock has been suspended for Harriers last three matches after being sent off in the recent home

  • 23/10/01 - Pressure of defeat doesn't worry me

    WITH the way our season is going at the moment people are starting to ask me if this is my most difficult time as a football manager. It's a fair question, but I'd have to say no. There were difficult times when I was at Swansea before it all kicked into

  • 22/10/01 - Aussie fly-half set for Sixways

    WORCESTER Rugby Club are on the verge of boosting their promotion bid with the signing of fly-half Steven Vile. The Sixways club expect to tie up a deal within the next couple of days with the former Bristol half-back jetting into England tomorrow. The

  • Owen facing up to long term goal

    HOT-SHOT striker Mark Owen is determined to recover from his broken leg to continue his goal-scoring exploits for Worcester City next season. The 24-year-old striker, ruled out for nine months, has been in-spired by Celtic's Henrik Larsson, who overcame

  • Mullen aims to hit back

    EVESHAM United boss Phil Mullen is hoping to reverse the disappointment of defeat at the weekend when his side entertain Racing Club Warwick in the Dr Martens Western Division tonight (7.45). Mullen was still smarting after his side's 2-1 defeat at the

  • SUMMARY: Kidderminster 4 York 1

    Inspired Kidderminster Harriers pulled a terrific performance out of the bag just when it was needed to trounce York 4-1. Their 4-3-3 attacking formation created chances galore in an open, entertaining clash. Dean Bennett turned in a star performance

  • Stourport can go third in table

    STOURPORT Swifts could shoot up to third place in the Dr Martens Western Division if they beat struggling Cirencester Town at home tonight (7.45). The Walshes Meadow side bounced back from two defeats on the trot at the weekend to defeat basement club

  • 22/10/01 - Stadium application: Exciting times for the fans

    THERE was a buzz of excitement across Worcester City Football Club as fans were handed leaflets carrying news of a B&Q-backed new stadium. More than 750 of the leaflets were handed out at St George's Lane, where supporters seemed overwhelmingly in

  • Craig Chalmers

    Position: Fly half. Age: 33. Previous clubs: Glasgow, Harlequins. Vastly experienced player who has won 60 Scottish caps. Chalmers, who also represented the British Lions during a glittering career, arrived in the summer.

  • Jack's the lad!

    EVESHAM United youngster, Jack Seeley, has been selected for Southern Area county trials. The 17-year-old former pupil of Evesham High School has been at the club for five years and is a regular member of the Midland Floodlit Youth League side. Jack,

  • Strike pair on the move

    SAM Bowen and Stuart Payne have both left Common Road. Bowen has re-joined Bromsgrove Rovers, while Payne is understood to have decided to take a break from football. "He's got personal problems and football's not a priority in his eyes at the moment,

  • This is Evesham United Football Club - News

    Coming soon... contact Journal Series Sports Editor Mervyn Collins, email mervyn.collins@newsquestmidlands.co.uk or web content producer Karl Smallman, email karl.smallman@newsquestmidlands.co.uk

  • Roasted Robins given the bird!

    MANAGER Phil Mullen reckons on a minimum of six defeats if a side is to win the Western League title. Evesham have now lost three times in nine league games this season so their championship hopes would now appear distant. However, it promises to a wide

  • Firework duo injured in park

    A MAN is in hospital with serious facial injuries and a child is recovering from burns after being set alight while playing with fireworks in a Worcester park. The accident, which firefighters said was the worst involving fireworks in many years, happened

  • Worcester City FC: Major work needed for league standard

    A FOOTBALL club is the heart and soul of any community and Worcester City is no exception. With a proud past and approaching centenary celebrations, the club is on the verge of a revolutionary new beginning, with proposals for an initial 7,000 capacity

  • Scrap fishing line traps tawny owl

    A TAWNY owl had to be rescued by firefighters after its leg became entangled in a discarded fishing line. Anglers have been criticised by the RSPCA for being careless with their fishing tackle. The owl spent all night sitting balanced on the branch of

  • Police contact owner of car dumped in council pond

    POLICE have contacted the owner of a stolen car after it was dumped in a pond at County Hall. The Ford Sierra, pushed in by car thieves, sparked fears for wildlife after petrol and oil leaked into the water. But since the incident, the Environment Agency

  • Shock at pervert's bus stop exposure

    A MAN in a long black coat exposed himself to a shocked woman in broad daylight as she stood waiting for a bus. The man made eye contact with his victim at the bus stop before indecently exposing himself to her. The incident took place at the corner of

  • Man trapped under bus

    A MAN who was trapped underneath a bus in Worcester has undergone surgery for multiple injuries. The man suffered multiple fractures to his limbs and ribs in the accident last Friday, but the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, a police spokeswoman

  • Minister's warning on foot-and-mouth

    IT will take a miracle for there not to be a resurgence of the foot-and-mouth outbreak which has devastated Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Margaret Beckett has warned. The secretary of state under fire for describing farmers as not a happy bunch of

  • Stourport Swifts fixtures and results 2001/2002

    August 18 Shepshed (h) 2-0 Booth 2 21 RC Warwick (a) 1-0 (og) 25 Clevedon (a) 0-2 27 Evesham (h) 2-3 (og), Cowley September 1 Rugby Utd (h) (FA Cup preliminary round) 5-1 Marsh 2, Charlton, Booth 2 8 Gresley (h) 2-0 Booth 2 11 Redditch (a) 2-1 Langford

  • 3/4 time: Kidderminster 4 York 1

    York made a half-time substitution with Hobson replacing Hocking in a straight central defensive switch. The impressive Fettis pulled off a great diving save on 48 minutes when he diverted Williams' 20-yard drive around the post after the midfielder had

  • Kidderminster 2 York 1

    Harriers took the lead on 49 minutes when debut-making centre-back Sall nodded Williams' corner into the net from close range.

  • Half-time: Kidderminster 1 York 1

    Broughton hooked the ball over the bar on 25 minutes as Harriers again stretched the York defence. Larkin sent a shot straight at Fettis from distance on 29 minutes as Harriers attacked fluidly. Danny Williams Broughton nearly made it two on 38 minutes

  • Outrage at Vatican's stance on animals

    I HAVE been outraged to learn that the Vatican has approved as "morally acceptable" the use of animal organ transplants for humans. A report issued by the Pontifical Academy for Life on behalf of the Vatican refers to humans as "superior" to animals,

  • Searching for an old friend

    I AM trying to trace an old friend of Stan and Elaine Stevenson who came to visit Nelly and Ken Batemen in Worcester 48 years ago. The Batemans were distant relatives of Stan's family and he managed to persuade Elaine's family to allow them to visit before

  • bin Laden... innocent until found guilty

    ANY question of proof or guilt are matters to be determined by a court of law. At this stage, in order to apprehend, arrest, detain or charge a suspect it should only be necessary to show that a criminal act has been committed and that there are reasonable