CHILDREN playing truant from schools are being returned to their classrooms in a new crackdown in Worcester. Eight youngsters were caught in a sweep of the city centre, yesterday, by teams of officers from Worcestershire's Local Education Directorate.
WEATHER experts were expected to confirm this October as the warmest since records began, almost 350 years ago. The news comes as Worcester people prepare to mark the anniversary of flooding which brought chaos to the city. A year ago today, Worcester
HALLOWE'EN came early with children having a spooktastic time at a county tourist attraction. Rattling chains and eerie sounds abounded as a troupe of Tudor ghosts - courtesy of the Eye on the Past re-enactment group - scared visitors in the Mediaeval
A DISTINCTIVE white stone lion has been stolen from outside a Worcester house. It is one of a pair that adorned the gateposts outside the home of the caretaker who looks after Stanley Road Primary School. Thieves stole the 50lb lion, valued at £40, overnight
A HOST of community leaders have paid tribute to one of Worcestershire's key figures in the fight against racism. Worcestershire Racial Equality Council chief executive Waqar Azmi has stepped down from his role to take up a new post at TMP.Worldwide,
ANTIQUES guru Henry Sandon was all smiles when he launched the new-look Age Concern shop in Worcester. The Antiques Roadshow star was hoping to safeguard the future of golden oldies of a different kind with the official opening of the spruced-up store
A LANDSCAPE gardener went berserk at nurses inside Ronkswood's maternity unit before threatening to shoot a policeman. David Henderson was drunk when he launched into his tirade of abuse in the early hours of Wednesday, October 10, magistrates were told
A YOUNG woman was indecently assaulted in an attack involving a gang of five men as she walked home after a night out. The 20-year-old victim was walking home at 3.15am on Sunday in the Broadwaters area of Kidderminster close to the junction between Stourbridge
THE Government has little sympathy for staff at Droitwich Spa's poorly funded schools, according to the town's Tory MP. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff led a debate at the House of Commons on unfair county education budgets last Wednesday. He condemned
OLDER people in Worcester are being given hot tips to save fuel. Age Concern is urging the elderly to keep immersion heater thermostats below 60 degrees, replace washers on dripping taps and switch water heaters off before taking long holidays. In the
POLICE are examining the links between a serial killer who dumped a victim near Droitwich Spa and other unsolved deaths. Philip Smith, aged 36, of Sparkbrook, is serving a life sentence for the murders of three women. Smith dumped the battered body of
PLANNING inspectors are investigating proposals to build 71 homes in a medieval hamlet near Droitwich Spa. A three-day public inquiry begins today into a multi-million pound development at Hadzor Hall. The Keep Hadzor Special Campaign group called for
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on the multi-million pound revamp planned at Droit-wich Spa's historic Lido. Wychavon District Council is holding a public meeting to find out what people think. The authority wants to replace the Lido Park brine
FAIRY tale dreams could come true for a lucky town child. Christmas is coming early for one special youngster thanks to an exciting competition organised by your No.1 newspaper and Droitwich Spa Association for Retail, Tourism and Services (DARTS). All
AN 86-year-old woman was taken to hospital after a car crash on Himbleton Road, St John's, Worcester, this morning. Ambulance crews and police were called to the collision at 7.45am, which involved a blue Vauxhall Frontera and a red Ford Orion. The woman
VICTIM Support is appealing for new recruits in Worcester to help counsel people traumatised by crime. Last year, the team supported more than 2,000 people, helping them to recover from a range of issues, including feelings of anger, depression, fear
AMBITIOUS proposals to make Droitwich Spa a greener place to live will feature in a new exhibition. Country parks, woodlands and footpaths could be created to form a "green necklace" around the town. The Droitwich Spa Civic Society is showcasing draft
FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a 20-month-old boy trapped in a car on Thursday afternoon. The youngster accidentally locked himself in the vehicle, in Severn Dale, in Droitwich, at 4.40pm. Firefighters called the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) and stood
A COMPULSORY review of Malvern Town Council services is taking a back seat while the council attempts to sort out its cash crisis. The council has a statutory duty to draw up a Best Value plan by March 31 next year. The plan is a review of all the services
AN amazing array of fireworks will set the sky above Droitwich Spa alight this weekend. Organisers are pulling out all the stops at Droitwich Rugby Club to ensure residents have a blast on Friday night. They have been planning the bonfire bash for three
SPINE-CHILLING tales about ghostly goings-on in Droitwich Spa have been collated in a new spooky book. Supernatural expert Anne Bradford has added another publication to her haunting collection. And in the run up to Hallowe'en today, copies of Worcestershire
INCREDULOUS bystanders watched as a car sped down a hill in Bewdley, smashed into a fence and bounced off before driving away. Bewdley town councillor Nigel Knowles, who saw the incident, has welcomed moves to introduce traffic calming in Cleobury Road
NOT too many weeks ago, Redditch Council announced a huge windfall of many millions of pounds. We will be able to modernise our housing stock, but first we will give the Palace Theatre £1 million. What for? This pile of bricks should have been removed
WE were relieved to read in the Advertiser that the laser machine bought by Redditch people will not now be moved to another site. We hope also that the recommendations of the Community Health Council will be adopted by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
FEW people have drawn as much praise from their peers as Waqar Azmi did when he said goodbye to the Faithful City last night. But, then, few people have deserved it more. The Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby, highlighted the Worcestershire
November 2, 1901 Cookhill - Re-opening of the Baptist Chapel. This place of worship which had been closed for a month in order that it might be thoroughly renovated and repaired was re-opened for public worship on Sunday when two interesting sermons were
November 3, 1951 Redditch is one of the five towns listed by the Ministry of Local Government and Planning as reception towns for the over-spill of industry and population from Birmingham on a short term programme. Other towns are Droitwich, Lichfield
October 29, 1976 SLOPPY soil tippers transporting earth from British Leyland's new computer centre site at Redditch have been told 'pull your socks up' after police intervened. British Leyland intervened this week after complaints flooded police and town
WINYATES Green residents have won a battle to stop a nearby housing development - but it will be a 'long war' according to an environmental pressure group, writes Julian Seva. Bob Dale, of the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE), spoke
THE green light has been given to build six homes on land in Webheath despite objections. The Leonard Cheshire Foundation, which runs the neighbouring Saltways Cheshire Home in Church Road, wants to build chalet style homes on the site. But neighbours
THE number of customers flooding to a new fast food drive-thru restaurant in Redditch has dropped by 50 per cent since it opened, writes Becky Procter. The opening of KFC on Trafford Park immediately led to a stream of complaints about the traffic chaos
Woodrush 11 Kings Norton 14 Kings Norton claimed two vital points from their Midlands Four West (South) relegation clash with neighbours Woodrush. But it was a close-run thing with the visitors winning 14-11 at the end of a scrappy display that saw both
REDDITCH captain Mark Rose is hoping his battle-weary players will be able to take a break this weekend after a gruelling few weeks. The Bromsgrove Road side battled their way to a 23-19 victory over visitors Upton to keep them in touch with the leaders
Internationals Craig Chalmers and Sateki Tuipulotu will be teaming up with Alcester RFC this week. The pair, along with fellow Worcester star Jim Jenner, will be putting Alcester's players through their paces as part of a training session at the club's
Five Ways 0, Veseyans 31 You don't want to be missing nine first team regulars playing important league fixtures against teams that are complete and up for it. Sadly this was the situation facing a make-shift Five Ways side at Veseyans and despite a battling
Redditch Exiles 10 Dixonians Vets 10 AFTER a well-earned rest last week, the men in pink took to their task with a performance that at times showed them at their best with fine handling and support running. Unfortunately, it also often showed them at
Tuesday, October 30,2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers eased past Pershore Town 3-0 in their Worcestershire FA Senior Urn first round tie thanks to a good second-half display. But they were lucky to reach the interval on level term as Midland Combination Premier
JOHN Brain has given out-of-favour Sateki Tuipulotu a timely boost -- insisting he is an integral part of his Sixways squad. The popular Tongan has missed Worcester Rugby Club's last two league wins at Wakefield and Otley as the coaching chief plumped
THE talents of people from the Malvern Hills area are at the heart of a celebration of skills in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council's Skills on Show event this weekend is a huge free festival centred around County Hall, Worcester, designed
THE rector of a church that has warned relatives to tidy up graves or have them tidied up for them has defended the move. June Pilcher and Brenda Burston were incensed after staff at St Matthias, in Malvern Link, left public notices on their family graves
JOHN Brain has given out-of-favour Sateki Tuipulotu a timely boost -- insisting he is an integral part of his Sixways squad. The popular Tongan has missed Worcester Rugby Club's last two league wins at Wakefield and Otley as the coaching chief plumped
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are to study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against Ian Foster's sending off in last night's 1-0 LDV Vans Trophy second round defeat against Chesterfield at Saltergate last night. Foster was dismissed during the
MALVERN Town played out a home goalless draw in last night's West Midlands League Premier Division clash against Lye Town. In a game not helped by a strong wind, a draw was a fair result, but both sides had chances to break the deadlock. Town went closest
WORCESTER Rugby Club flanker Neil Mason helped Midlands Under 21s to a thrilling 27-25 win over their counterparts from the North at Peel Croft in Burton. The Worcester development squad player played the entire game on the blindside flank, with the exception
WOLVES manager Dave Jones remains determined to lure Leicester striker Ade Akinbiyi back to Molineux. Jones, who has guided his club to the top of Division One, is in daily contact with Leicester boss Dave Bassett to try and thrash out a deal for Akinbiyi
THE unforgettable big band sound is set to rock the rafters at the Palace Theatre when That's Swing comes to town. Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra and Singers will be performing on Tuesday from 7.30pm. The acclaimed orchestra has flown the flag
A NOSTALGIC trip to the era when music was both fab and groovy is in store at the Palace Theatre on Friday. Singer Craig Douglas, who reached the top spot in the charts with Sam Cook's Only Sixteen, will join Jess Conrad and Lord Rockingham's Band in
BRITAIN'S oldest opera company will be flying the skull and crossbones flag when it brings its internationally award-winning operetta to Malvern Theatres. The Carl Rosa Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance at Festival Theatre following
THIS month sees the start of a new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass at Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare Company's new family show is a major staging of the timeless children's stories by Lewis
Four star THE British soul diva who brought us the classic Flavour of the Old School returns with this fiery new single, released on Monday. Ms Knight sings with conviction and fervour on this Latin-inspired track, which has a distinctive carnival feel
Two star Hendrix's February 24, 1969 gig - so it says on the box. This should have Hendrix anoraks chomping at the bit, for it claims to be the first time the whole concert has been released bar one song. Released under the Charly label and not authorised
Two star THIS is the third offering by the female trio, following on from Coffee and Shopping, and Summer Gonna Come Again looks as if it is has the ability to do just as badly in the charts. The group consists of Louise, Tina and Eleanor, three girls
This locally based drama is a story of secrets, loyalty and lies told with heartbreaking honesty and wry humour and is set on a Worcestershire farm during the foot and mouth outbreak of spring 2001. The Shepards are a tight-knit family who have been farming
A PIECE of equipment used to monitor children's heart rates has been introduced in the Alexandra Hospital's A&E department. The much-needed monitor, which cost £2,500, was funded by Redditch Bereaved Parents' Group and will be only be used on children
BROMSGROVE Town U7s 9 Hunt End Rangers U7s 0. Top of the league Town played second placed Hunt End Rangers in round two of the League Shield. Ryan McCourt opened the scoring with a cracking shot into the top right of the net. William Baker and Matthew
DROITWICH started positively, taking the game to their Midland Combination Division One opponents. Sports enjoyed more of the territorial play without making a decent chance. The first real chance fell to Droitwich when Simon Peters should have capitalised
FAIRFIELD progressed into the next round of the cup after beating Kidderminster league side Wolverley. Fairfield started well and were unlucky not to take an early lead, with two fine saves by Wolverley's keeper keeping the scores level. With Fairfield
MOORLANDS Farms Junior Holiday Open starts this week's results and it was 14-year-old Grant Nock (Wednesbury) who topped this Tuesday event by pole fishing casters at Bank pool peg 8 for 66-8-0. Second place went to Lee McGrath (Stourport) with 19-8-0
Bromsgrove Ladies' Seconds 7 Kings Heath Ladies' Seconds 0 BROMSGROVE created good chances which just passed the goal posts. Midway through the first half Bromsgrove were rewarded when Mo Fitzgerald slotted the ball home for their first goal. Bromsgrove
A FINAL location for the new £50,000 bandstand at Sanders Park looks set to be decided tonight. The idea for a bandstand was discussed by Bromsgrove District Council as a permanent memorial to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee which is being celebrated
TOWNSFOLK are being urged to remember ex-service men and women by purchasing a poppy. Bromsgrove District Council chairman Cllr Mike Gill (Con, Woodvale) and the Royal British Legion local Poppy Appeal organiser Mary Joy placed a wreath at the Oddfellows
A KIND-HEARTED Bromsgrove woman looks set to raise the roof at a charity concert. Jenny Walker, of Hill View Road, Lickey End, has organised the concert in Kidderminster this week to raise money for the National Deaf Children's Society. The adventurous
WORRIED Stoke Prior residents have been offered a glimmer of hope after a controversial planning proposal which looked set to go ahead was deferred. Brickhouse Lane Residents Association (BRA) had strongly opposed a plan by the Midlands Foster Care Associates
CHARITY bosses at the Primrose Hospice are urging people to contact police if they have been approached to join their popular lottery by anyone without identification. The call comes after the Finstall-based hospice and cancer help centre received calls
AN adventurous Stoke Prior woman has just completed two challenging months in the jungle of Central America in aid of charity. Helen Bovey, aged 20, of Hanbury Road spent her summer helping to build a visitor centre in a national reserve in southern Belize
THOUSANDS of people who are expected to descend on Sanders Park on Sunday night for this year's bonfire bonanza will be able to see the handiwork of scores of Bromsgrove youngsters. Nearly 200 children spent last week's half-term holiday at Bromsgrove
WALKERS from Bromsgrove hunting for an interesting trail packed with history and wildlife are in for a treat. An initiative, originally dubbed The Millennium Way but now called Royal Hunters' Walks, by Bromsgrove District Council and Worcestershire County
TOWNSPEOPLE took lessons in life-saving at the weekend and helped celebrate the first anniversary of a Bromsgrove charity. Bromsgrove and District Heartstart marked the occasion by offering residents free lessons in emergency life-saving skills. Tory
YOUNGSTERS in Bromsgrove are being warned about the dangers of playing with fireworks as Bonfire Night approaches. A Bromsgrove police spokeswoman said: "We are urging parents to think carefully about where their children are over the coming weeks. Fireworks
THE Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League piloted the World Association's new format in the first round of the Clements Bros Cup. Two teams could only field two players but both won 5-4. West Midland Phones beat Studley Road Terriers with captain
AN Arrow Vale Community High School student who has been sailing since he was seven has been crowned regional winner of a coveted British nautical award. Richard Peacock, 15, of Ipsley, won the Marina Developments Limited Yachting Journalists' Association
A MAPPLEBOROUGH Green pre-school may be forced to cut staff after Ofsted ruled it must cut its weekly sessions by 50 per cent. Until last month, Mappleborough Green Pre-school, Henley Road, offered children up to 10 three-hour sessions, five mornings
IT has been very interesting, reading the Evening News, the letters from Councillor David Barlow and Councillor Paul Denham, on their analysis on how Labour lost control at the last city council elections. Arrogance, Councillor Barlow. Arrogance and contempt
I MAY be wrong but I think I've touched a raw nerve (Joy Turner and Paul Denham, You Say October 24). They seem to fail to understand what the world "Independent" means. The dictionary definition is "not subject to others, self-reliant, free" Independent
WYCHAVON Sports Council need your nominations for this year's sports personalities. There are five categories: Junior Indivi-dual (Under 18 on September 1 2001); Senior Individual (Over 18 on September 1 2001); Services to Sport; Junior Team (Under 18
AN Alcester group is applying for about £200,000 to breathe life into a town estate. The Alcester Opportunities Group was formed by residents from the Conway Estate who tried to identify the community development needs of the area. It carried out a survey
AREAS in need of initial or additional CCTV facilities have been prioritised, with Bidford and Alcester coming in the top four. And Stratford Council officers have also been asked to look at the possibility of using mobile CCTV cameras in some of the
AN Alcester man will be going on a journey to remember in the autumn to carry out scientific research with an environmental charity, writes Helen Clarke. Foster Richardson will be working alongside leading scientists from the Earthwatch charity on the
YOUNGSTERS letting off fireworks in the town centre has prompted about 40 complaints to police in just over two weeks. The number of complaints has exceeded previous years and police have since been in touch with retailers and stockists of fireworks.
A SPORTING man from Alcester who dedicated many years of his life helping charitable organisations has died. Albert Halsey, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in the town after he had been ill for some time. During his life, he helped found and support
REPORTS of a gang of youths terrorising elderly residents at sheltered accommodation in Southcrest have prompted calls for increased security. Residents were terrified when five youths jumped on cars, smashed windows and kicked doors at Bentley Close
STEPS have been taken to ease concerns of staff, residents and their worried relatives over their future when Meadow View residential home is demolished and rebuilt. It was announced three weeks ago that Leicester-based firm Prime Life had successfully
A DEVELOPMENT company is to rebuild a historic building in Coughton after it demolished it without permission. Comparo Limited pulled down an outhouse, which consisted of a pig sty and earth closet, which was attached to the Old Post Office in the village
THE Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, Vincent Nichols, has sent a message of sympathy after a Winyates church was badly damaged in a suspected arson attack. It is believed a wheely bin outside St Gregory's Church, in Winyates Way, was set alight last
SPECIALIST archery equipment worth £1,500, which police believe could be lethal, was stolen from a car in Wythall last week. Police are warning people to be on their guard and believe sports or second-hand shops may be approached to buy the equipment,
Droitwich RFC 23 Coventry Welsh 17 Midlands Four West (South) DROITWICH grabbed their third successive league victory on Saturday, but were made to work hard for it by a strong Coventry Welsh side. The opening quarter was evenly matched, with Coventry's
STAR striker Craig Pountney has pledged his future to Studley BKL after signing a contract with the Midland Football Alliance side. The young marksman has netted 18 goals so far this season including 14 in the league making him the MFA's top scorer. But
Missed chances proved costly for Feckenham as they were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Bolehall Swifts in their Midland Combination Premier Division clash. But manager Clive Campion hopes his players can bounce back with two home games in four days with
DEAR EDITOR - I wonder if I am the only person quite horrified by the Hallowe'en display at ASDA over the last few days ? Christians who went to such lengths advertising the virtues of Christianity would be branded fanatics or even religious bigots, but
STUDLEY BKL manager Mark Chambers has paid tribute to the efforts of his midfield maestros who have helped hoist the Birmingham Road side up the Midland Football Alliance table. Leading scorer Craig Pountey may be getting all the headlines but Chambers
DEAR EDITOR - Councillor Bill Newnes can be forgiven for his confusion regarding the bus pass issue. This authority had approximately 5,000 qualifying residents entitled to a "free" bus pass and a further 5,000 who, although entitled to one, prefer to
Redditch Utd Women 4 Chelmsley Town Ladies 2 REDDITCH maintained their top of the table position as they recorded their eighth consecutive win. And they had star striker Mandy Ellicott to thank for this latest victory after the striker bagged four first
DEAR EDITOR - As a rent payer in Bromsgrove, I was absolutely disgusted to read that the housing department at Bromsgrove District Council uses my rent to provide free laundry facilities to sheltered housing tenants. Not all elderly, not disabled, not
DEAR EDITOR - Edw-ard's Trust would like to thank everyone who sponsored Matt Rutter, of Marlborough Avenue, Bromsgrove, to run in the British Open 10K Road Race in London in July. Matt was able to raise £520 for the Trust. The funds will be used to provide
Dear Editor - As we face the increasing problems of providing a cost-effective refuse collection service, thank you for your publicity which has resulted in many members of the public making a sensible input, which is now receiving detailed attention.
DEAR Editor - or should this read: dear councillors? Has anyone living in the Droitwich area ever achieved success in requesting for a bus shelter? Life threatening? Certainly not - but frustrating! Admittedly, my neighbours and I have only been asking
DEAR Editor - over the last few weeks letters have been printed giving incorrect details on events in Droitwich Spa. I would like to set out some accurate information. The recent parish poll was not actioned by councillors - the Local Plan has the Kidderminster
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daniels has stoked the fierce rivalry between old club Stourbridge and his present side by claiming: we've got the best players in the league. The bold statement comes just days after Stour firmly established themselves as
AT the September meeting, Jonathan Cochrane, Theatre and Arts Development Officer, introduced himself. Jonathan explained that this was a new post with Redditch Council in conjunction with the Palace Theatre. After giving an outline of his work, Jonathan
COMPANIES are being invited to sponsor the Pershore Tree of Lights, which is being held in aid of the Acorns Children's Hospice and St Richard's Hospice charities. The Rotary Club of Pershore and Pershore Town Council have teamed up to provide and decorate
AT the October meeting held at Webheath Village Hall, members and visitors were treated to an intriguing insight into antique map collections by Rosie Blackburn, a map expert and dealer. Rosie's preoccupation with old maps was instigated by her father
THE Vale of Evesham Group of the Ramblers' Association has organised a walk for Sunday. The nine-mile walk, which begins at 10am, takes place in Herefordshire, in open country, with views to the river Wye and has two moderate climbs. Details on 01386
A 59-year-old Evesham lorry driver died in hospital three weeks after he was crushed by a 23-tonne tipper lorry that had rolled out of control, an inquest heard on Tuesday. Cyril Bedenham of Montfort Street, Evesham, died on April 24 this year at Warwick
A FORMER prize-winning Vale farmer, now bankrupt and living on £53 a week benefit, faces a possible jail sentence and a life ban from keeping livestock. Christopher Griffin, aged 53, of Nafford Lane, Birlingham, Pershore, pleaded guilty at Evesham on
THE AGM was held on October 3 at the Village Hall, Studley. The new committee was formed with Mrs C Dyer as President, Mrs P Smith as Secretary and Mrs J Smith as Treasurer. As the Institute no longer meets at lunchtime, it was agreed the group's name
DRUG abuse, rife in the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham, has claimed another young life. On Monday the funeral took place of 24-year-old Tom Ronchard from Willersey, who was found unconscious in his aunt's home in Badsey Road, Willersey, earlier this
Thursday, November 1 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333. Opera International and Ellen Kent present Chisinau National Opera: Carmen, Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets from 024 7652 4524. Tiata Fahodzi
A PASSION for sailing and a passion for people were well demonstrated at the last meeting. In his illustrated talk Major Tim Taylor vividly described how disabled people can share the challenge of sailing tall ships as far as the Azores thanks to the
A VALE of Evesham transport firm director is calling for more police patrols now criminal activity has left him with a £100,000 bill - for this month alone. Thefts of a brand new vehicle and goods from trailers and damage to vehicles at Ron Sinclair's
THE coming week is sure to go with a bang judging by the number of firework displays taking place in and around Redditch. Friday sees Redditch Council and West Mercia Constabulary's free firework extravaganza at Arrow Valley Lake from 7.30pm, with a funfair
A VALE football club is threatening to quit its league after the manager was hurt after violence flared on the pitch. Pershore Town has been given time to decide on its future by the Midland Combination after manager Mick Preece received hospital treatment
A REDDITCH theatre company will be asking "whodunit" at its next production. Redditch Amateur Theatrical Society (RATS) presents a murder mystery night entitled Murder at the Manor for one night only at St Luke's Memorial Hall, Evesham Road, Headless
THE season is well under way and members have already enjoyed two print lectures, an audio visual and a slide competition. The theme of the competition was 'Unusual Angles' won by Dave Keel CPAGB. A members' evening took place on October 30 - unmounted
AN Evesham couple will put their best feet forward in China next month, thanks to The Journal/Round Table Fix It campaign. Caroline Godber, aged 50, and her husband, Geoff, 51, of Blayneys Lane, will be walking 75 miles of The Great Wall of China to raise
THE weather fortunately stayed fine for the fourth round of the West Midlands league at Ludlow -- just as well because certain sections of the course, already quite technical with smooth rock and tree roots, would have been tricky. Bromsgrove Olympique's
A PERVERT who terrified two teenage girls by exposing himself has escaped a custodial sentence. Daniel Fisher spoke to the victims by a brook at Waterside, Evesham, to draw attention to himself before the sexual act. He also "pestered" a married woman
GHOULISH goings-on will be happening the world-famous gardens of Hidcote Manor this weekend, when it plays host to a Hallowe'en celebration. Spooky spirits will be be on hand as visitors explore the National Trust garden's deepest darkest corners in search
MOUNTAIN rescue equipment had to be used after two teenage girls fell 25ft down a railway embankment in Redditch on Saturday. Crews from two fire engines and medics from three ambulances spent two hours rescuing the girls from the bottom of the embankment
Children's favourite Bob the Builder came to town on Thursday to check the building work taking place at the Kingfisher Centre met his high standards. Scores of youngsters turned out to see their hard-hatted hero, whose visit was part of half-term entertainment
A BRAVE youngster battling leukaemia is to go on the trip of a lifetime to Disneyland, Paris thanks to the fund-raising efforts of friends and family. Yasmin Cashmore, eight, of Headless Cross, was diagnosed with the disease last year. She can no longer
A REDDITCH animal charity has appealed to fishermen to take all possible precautions to prevent needlessly hurting or killing birds at nature areas. Last Friday, the RSPCA was called to Arrow Valley Lake after a report a bird had become caught in fishing
Tuesday, October 30, 2001 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are to study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against Ian Foster's sending off in last night's 1-0 LDV Vans Trophy second round defeat against Chesterfield at Saltergate last night. Foster
UP to 15,000 leaflets are to be delivered to homes across the town asking people to support Redditch market traders in their fight to stay at their current location, writes Becky Procter. More than 5,000 people have already signed a petition to keep stalls
PEOPLE from Redditch will have a rare opportunity to have a closer look at their county's history on Sunday. The County Record Office will be giving people a behind-the-scenes look at records as part of the county council's Skills on Show weekend. Two
MORE than 100 people have already signed up for educational courses offered by the town's first internet caf in Smallwood, writes Becky Procter. The Knowledge Caf, based at Park House, opened its doors in May after being set up by computer firm Interact
RECRUITMENT tests used by the police and fire brigade are being reviewed by the Redditch Pakistan Community Forum. It wants to try to attract more members from the town's Pakistani community to life as a police officer or firefighter. Forum members are
PLANS to build a learning centre for the Pakistan community have been put on ice to concentrate on the £2 million mosque project. The two venues will be on the former Alcad site in Smallwood and the sale of the land, which has cost the Pakistan community
REGULAR trips to Pakistan have been put on hold for many members of the Muslim community due to the US and British air raids taking place in neighbouring Afghanistan. The Pakistan Community Forum said some people from Redditch were in Pakistan waiting
POLICE are warning of the dangers of drinking after a spate of arrests following alcohol-related crimes. A total of 15 people have been arrested in south Worcestershire for drink-driving and being drunk and disorderly in the past eight days. "Alcohol
A WINDOW cleaning conman asked his unsuspecting victim to hand over a £10 cheque for his services - and then penned in alterations so it read £110. Matthew Barker admitted stealing £100 from the woman and forging a cheque for £110 when he appeared yesterday
TEACHERS at a special school are hoping city businessmen will dig deep into their pockets to help pay for a new soft play area. Angela Broadbent, of Rose Hill Special School has launched a campaign to raise £11,000 to pay for new foam and sensory equipment
A CALL for a temporary pontoon to help keep the river crossing open at Upton-upon-Severn during flooding has been made by West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer. The main river bridge became inaccessible last year when part of the approach road from
IT'S business as usual at Droitwich Spa's indoor market despite its uncertain future. Last week, the Advertiser confirmed that Waitrose wants to replace the market with a supermarket. Wychavon District Council has earmarked £1m to buy the hall and a shop
A PROMOTIONAL mountain bike stolen from a showroom in Worcestershire may have been taken for a Christmas present, say police. The distinctive cycle was stolen from the Bredon Motor Company's premises in Broadway Road, Evesham. The Peugeot has 15 shimano-style
PEOPLE who leave valuables in their cars will receive warning letters from police as part of a vehicle crime prevention event. Motorcyclists from the road policing team, special constables and local beat officers will be manning a mobile unit and distributing
AN exhibition is being held to showcase plans for extra open spaces and woodlands in Droitwich. The proposals will be on show in the public library in Victoria Square for two weeks from Monday, November 12. It has been organised by Droitwich Spa Civic
A FURNITURE recycling charity operating in Droitwich Spa has collected and distributed goods worth £102,000. Roundabout helps needy folks furnish their homes using donations of household equipment from kind residents. The Evesham-based charity achieved
A TERRIFIED woman was assaulted and robbed while walking her dog along an alleyway. The 25-year-old victim had been exercising her pet between 6.15 and 6.45pm on Wednesday, October 24, when a person attacked her from behind. The shaking woman made her
WATCH out for wicked witches and ghastly ghouls celebrating Hallowe'en in Droitwich Spa tonight. The Advertiser has already snapped one old hag stirring up trouble at Pools and Gardens, in Wychbold. The business had a Hallowe'en theme this weekend at
A BEER festival is being held at two pubs in Worcester and Evesham this week. The Postal Order, in Foregate Street, and The Old Swann Inn, in High Street, Evesham, will be hosting the event from Wednesday, October 31, to Sunday, November 4. All beers,
A WORCESTER art gallery is hosting an exhibition by an up-and-coming young artist. Govinder Nazran will be showing off his work at the Regent Galleries from Saturday, November 3, as part of his Art at my Fingertips tour. Govinder will be exhibiting prints
A REMARKABLE woman, believed to be Droitwich Spa's oldest resident, has died aged 101. Hilda Whittaker, who lived at Dorset House, in Blackfriars Avenue, was born on March 8, 1900. The former Blackfriars Court resident moved to Dorset House 12 years ago
A STORY in last Tuesday's Evening News stated Hereford Liberal Democrats were organising a trip to Westminster to show youngsters how British politics works. The article said, incorrectly, that MP Bill Wiggin was backing the Westminster 2002 venture.
THREE people were arrested in Droit-wich for alcohol related offences in the past week. Two people were arrested, including a teenager, for being drunk and disorderly. A further person was arrested for alle-ged drink-driving.
WORCESTER music fans could be seeing red at the end of the week when a top pop star's coat is sold at auction in aid of Childline. The full-length red leather coat was worn by H from chart topping group Steps, currently in the charts with the song Chain
HELP is at hand for Droitwich Spa residents who are keen to begin Christmas shopping but do not have access to public transport. The town's community transport scheme, based in Ombersley Street East, is running a variety of shopping excursions every Thursday
Formed: 1902 St.George's Lane, Worcester, WR1 1QT Tel: 01905 23003 Fax: 01905 26668 Club web site: www.worcestercityfc.co.uk Chairman: Dr Michael Sorensen Vice Chairman: Laurie Brown Directors: Brian Lancaster, Trevor Griffiths, Jon Prescott, Roger Pugh
Droitwich Ladies' Second XI 3 Pershore Ladies' Second XI 1 DROITWICH started the match with first push back and made positive runs into the Pershore half. Central Defender Sarah Iles played an excellent one two with Katie Pryce where the ball was cleverly
I HAVE received information with regard to next year's Commonwealth Games. It would appear that First Group, parent company of First Midland Red, are one of a group of official sponsors. As sponsors of this event they will probably promote themselves
WE have just heard through your newspaper that all pensioners on bus services 61A and 178 will have to pay full fare on these buses. It is most unfair that one part of Redditch has free travel for pensioners and another part has not. Most pensioners are
The news of the new bus operator in Redditch is indeed a mixed blessing. The new 61a route misses out Tanhouse Lane, where my nearest bus stop is located. To get to the Thornbury Lane stop on Papermill Drive or the Wood Piece Lane stop on Ravensbank Drive
FOR many years, the Redditch Disabled Access Group has been trying to persuade the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust of the need for disabled parking spaces close to the Accident and Emergency Unit entrance and the main entrance to the Alexandra Hospital
GAVIN 'I want to be the MP' Smithers is correct to say that the letter about school funding that Jacqui Smith is asking parents to sign is political. The letter is asking Labour politicians and a Labour Government for help and special consideration -
I WOULD like to thank everyone who attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning at Hanover Court Sheltered Housing, with special mention to GS Adams of Studley for their generous donation. We are pleased to say that the activities raised £87 for the Macmillan
I AM always shocked and saddened to see the amount of youngsters who are acting in a disrespectful way towards passing motorists and pedestrians outside the schools on Studley Road. I am a parent of a pupil who attends one of the schools. I am not a driver
THIS is what Redditch life looked like in the early 1900s. The vibrant scene is that of Evesham Street and the old Vine Inn can be seen on the right and in the foreground on the left is Gray's tobacconist. Sadly the buildings seen no longer exist. Chris
REDDITCH Conservative councillors rejected new ward boundaries proposed for the town on Monday. They have submitted alternative proposals for the boundary changes due in 2003. The boundaries are being redrawn under Local Government Commission proposals
REDDITCH council tenants were invited to share their views on the future of housing in the town on Monday. The event was aimed at helping Redditch Council raise standards of service and measure customer satisfaction.
A £48,000 children's play area in Batchley was launched yesterday as part of a £400,000 town scheme. The playground, in Oaktree Avenue, includes slides, roundabouts, a climbing frame and rockers. Play areas in Sandon Close, Lakeside, Yeadon Close, Webheath
A SCHEME to improve the safety of a Redditch road renowned for traffic accidents has been drawn up following an in-depth survey. The move comes after a route study was performed along the A441 between Windmill Drive and the traffic island by Sainsbury's
AN appalling catalogue of injuries shows no signs of abating at St George's Lane with Ian Cottrill suffering a reoccurrence of his knee problem. But one bright spot for Worcester City fans has been the full debut of Dwain McFarlane in the Belper Town
TWO Malvern town councillors have admitted providing job references for former town clerk Stuart McDonough. The admissions follow a motion tabled by Coun Paul Tuthill (Link) demanding to know who had given Mr McDonough the references needed to secure
TRADE links between firms in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and one of the biggest markets in central Europe have been boosted by business visits to Malvern. Members of a ten-strong delegation from the Bekes region of Hungary were in Malvern on Tuesday
A MEDITATION group has been set up for those concerned about the effects of the September 11 attacks on the US. The gathering, described as "a future-making" meditation group is based on an idea from Australia and revolves around the concept of "people
Elgar Housing Association has said it will remove any bonfires on its land before they can be lit, as a safety precaution in the run up to bonfire night. Elgar spokesman Julia Daker said: "In the past we've had to have bonfires removed from our land,
WORCESTER City youngsters Lee Goodman and Steve Hancocks have been included in Worcestershire squads to face Somerset and Birmingham in two matches next month. Somerset are first up in the second round of the FA County Youth Challenge Cup at Kidderminster
THIRD division Oddfellows Arms, formerly Littleton, recorded their first win of the campaign with victory at Blockley Sports in the Evesham Football League. Goals from Harris (2), Buttle and Sears secured victory and took the Oldies off the bottom. Paul
Bromsgrove RFC First XV 55 Wolverhampton RFC First XV 5 Midlands Two West BROMSGROVE Rugby Club's rampant first team notched another big scoring league win on Saturday -- including eight tries -- against mid-table Wolverhampton. The victory spoke volumes
THE Mr Men and the Little Misses are set to embark on a new adventure at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. It's Mr Happy's birthday and Little Miss Sunshine is planning a surprise party for him and his friends. But the invitations have gone missing from
JIM Tavare brings his special brand of humour and his double bass, affectionately known as Bassie, to Worcester for the first time this week, writes Melina Cannon. The Macclesfield-born comedian first took up the double bass at school because it meant
AN epic tale of survival and friendship in 1930's California is on the bill at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Of Mice and Men tells the story of George and Lennie who find themselves moving from farm to farm in search of work as the Great Depression sweeps
Dear Editor - This year is the 80th Anniversary of The Royal British Legion and once again, as Remembrance Sunday approaches, I am writing to your newspaper to seek the support of the local community for this year's Poppy Appeal. Since 1921 the Poppy
Four star LOVE it or loathe it, you certainly cannot ignore what is sure to be the biggest DVD release of the year. And you have to give full credit to George Lucas and his team for producing a perfectly packaged feast of visual entertainment. But the
A PERSHORE firm was fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £978 costs after one of its workers was dragged into a lathe and left permanently disabled. Ray Randall lost part of an ear, broke and dislocated both shoulder blades and fractured his right arm in the
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Boldmere St Michaels (0) 0 Midland Football Alliance DID you see any of the Rovers players out drinking on Friday night? If so, it would explain their hangovers during Saturday's match. Aside from goalkeeper Matt Lowe, the Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger District Football League RUSSELL Greenwood struck a Mark Hughes-style hat-trick as Victoria Barnt Green Reserves pulled off their best performance of the season in a 6-1 drubbing of The Chequers in Division Four. Joint
FAIRFIELD were beaten 4-2 after extra time. Villa dominated the early exchanges and had several chances to take the lead. But they had to wait until the 40th minutes before scoring when Waine Davey forced the ball over the line from close range following
The venue for the next blood donor session in Redditch on Tuesday has been changed from St Gregory's Church. It will now be held on the same day, from 2-4pm and 5-7pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Ipsley Church Lane, Ipsley.
GARRINGTONS returned to winning ways by playing some great football. Gary Eades and Dane Wood linked up well down the right and Kevin Banner and Dean Tilley caused all sorts of trouble for Sherwood's defence down the left. Good strikes by Robert Powell
REDDITCH and South Warwickshire Combination: Division One: Woodpecker Rangers 3 Mount FC 1. Thorn FC 1 South Redditch 3. Mappleborough 3 Old Varsity Tavern 2. Division Two: Rubery RBL 1 Waseley United 5. Kings FC 5 AK81 2. Washford Mill 5 Alvechurch S
THREE masked men threatened terrified members of staff at a village pub. The raiders, brandishing a crow bar and machetes, ente-red The Sun pub, in Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, as it was about to close. They demanded money from the staff before leaving.
THE controversial former Marlbrook tip is just one of the items on the busy agenda for next week's meeting of Lickey and Blackwell Parish Council. Blackwell Methodist Church Hall, in Greenhill, is the venue for the session next Tuesday, November 6, at
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build six houses and 30 apartments near the town centre have been given the green light by council chiefs -- despite objections from residents. The development at 69 Stratford Road, means the demolition of existing buildings and
BROMSGROVE'S ancient Court Leet has chosen a new bailiff for the next 12 months. Retired building estimator David Turner was sworn in at the autumn court in Cookes Room, at Bromsgrove School. Mr Turner, of Finstall Road, said: "I am looking forward to
HOUSEHOLDERS in Bromsgrove are being urged to be extra careful when throwing out their waste after binmen in the district were injured. Bromsgrove District Council's refuse collection team have suffered cuts, grazes, puncture wounds and in some cases
A LEAFLET about changes to the disabled parking badge scheme is available from Bromsgrove's Citizens Advice Bure-au, in Worcester Road. The Orange badge, which provides nati-onal parking concessions, will no longer be recognised from April 2003. It has
CONCERNED district councillors who put forward suggestions to im-prove highways problems throughout the area are tonight set to receive a response from Worcestershire County County. Recently, members of Bromsgrove District Council made comments on the
A HARDWORKING Lickey woman had a "magnificent day" when she helped raise £4,000 for seafarers and met the Princess Royal, Princess Anne. Norma Rogers, of Old Birmingham Road, is the publicity officer for The Mission to Seafarers Birmingham Association
HOUSEHOLDERS in Bromsgrove who want to find out more about a different way of life are being invited to two talks next month. One of Churches Together in Bromsgrove's forthcoming eve-nts is a talk entitled Living with Muslims by Dr Chris Hewer, Diocese
DESPERATE Rubery and Rednal residents could be forced to wait for vital cash handouts because staff at a busy benefits agency are out on strike over safety fears. Scores of vulnerable householders and families who receive payments from Northfield Benefits
BRIGHT sparks are being urged to get turned on to an appeal to light up Bromsgrove in memory of a loved one. For the sixth year running, the Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger has teamed up with the Primrose Hospice and Cancer Help Centre for the Lights
PARENTS in Bromsgrove are being asked to cast their minds back to an early morning school run more than a month ago to the time of an alleged assault. Police need information after a ten-year-old boy told officers he had been slapped by a woman at the
A BROMSGROVE couple who thought the Good Samaritan was perhaps just a parable were proved wrong when a stranger came to their rescue as they were stranded by the side of the road. Seventy-two-year-old Ken Hadley and his wife, Margaret, of Badgers Way,
MYSTERY surrounds the sudden closure of vacant land used by Droitwich Spa workers and shoppers as a free car park. Metal fences now prevent vehicles accessing the site between the Talbot pub and Toy World, in High Street. Wychavon District Council began
HOUSEHOLDERS in Lickey and Blackwell have been urged to write to district councillors if they are unhappy with the current rubbish collection system. The move comes after Bromsgrove District Council's head of performance and technical services, John Moody
A DOCTOR from Barnt Green, who helped pioneer a hospital in a remote part of southern Africa during the 1960s, has written a book about his experiences. Place of Compassion is Dr Kenneth Luckman's first book and describes the seven years he spent working
REDS powerhouse Richard Field is the subject of a seven day approach from Dr Martens Premier outfit Hinckley United. Field, who equalised in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Clevedon, is set to talk to Knitters boss Dean Thomas about joining last season's
Mike Daniels' game for Redditch was abandoned with his club 3.5-1.5 up at Mercia. Ian Clack went a piece down early on but came out with a draw. Michele came back to win, Phil Church drew on board 6, in-form Giles Stanton won on board 2 and Gary Jackson
I ALWAYS enjoy George Cowley's contributions even if I fail to agree with what he writes. Obviously, not everyone appreciates George but I cannot help noticing the intolerance, vehemence and sarcasm displayed towards him by critics who themselves rarely
SIMON M Hopkins (You Say, October 19) is rightly annoyed with those bin men who are firing free rubbish bags in his driveway. I am experiencing the same occurrence in the road where I, live and I am not amused. Sometimes I find bags hidden underneath
TESCO intends to build eight or so large stores in Black Country town. They were welcomed with open arms. In contrast, Tesco and three other national chains applied for planning rights to develop at Worcester. None of these companies has received much
THIS country makes me laugh. Claire Short, the International Development Secretary has announced another £15m aid to Pakistan's government. She has also said that the UK would provide new funding worth £105m over the next two years. Excuse me, what about
DROITWICH and District Snooker League results October 23: Division One: DSC A 5 BUC A 0. AFSC C 3 CWMC A 2. MILL A 2MILL B 3. BLC A 1 DSC B 4. Division Two: BUC C 1 AFSC B 4. DRBL B 4 BRBL B 1. BRBL A 2 CWMC B 3. BUC B 4 DRBL A 1. MILL YB 1 BPC B 4. Only
BROMSGROVE Indoor Bowling Club are looking for people who live in the town and the surrounding area to join them this winter. The indoor club boasts six rinks, one set aside for members of the general public. Players can book this rink and come along,
THE magic of the FA Cup brought out a bumper crowd at St George's Lane on Monday night and gave us all a glimpse of just what a big club Worcester City could be. Matches like that are what any player or manager wants to be part of and after the draw on
A DRIVER who was on a pub crawl with friends lost control of his car as he tried to turn down the stereo while doing about 90mph as he approached a bend, a court heard. And when engineer Darren Hudson, 23, who had drunk more than twice the legal limit
A WOOTTON Wawen teenager has set sail for the trip of a lifetime. Laura Gordon, 18, a Stratford College student, sailed from Portsmouth on Sunday on the magnificent square-rigger Stavros S Niarchos. She will spend two weeks on Britain's newest, largest
A pensioner's handbag was stolen from her home in Studley while she cleared leaves from her front garden. The theft happened last Wednesday between 1.30-2pm at Old Vicarage Gardens. The bag contained cash, a pension book and personal items.
ALCESTER councillors are to bid for 100 per cent of the money needed to carry out a health check in the town. The council is joining with Stratford Council to bid for the funding from the Countryside Agency. A health check takes a look at all facilities
POLICE are warning people to review security in their homes in an attempt to stop burglars taking advantage of the dark nights. The move, which comes after the clocks went back at the weekend, will mean dusk starts at 4pm and a police spokesman said homes
AN elderly man out for a walk was conned into getting into a car and withdrawing £180 from a cashpoint for the driver, writes Julian Seva. The pensioner, in his 80s, was walking in Ipsley Lane, Church Hill, on Monday, October 22 at about 4pm when a silver
Handsworth Continental Star 1 Kings Heath 3 KINGS Heath manager Sean Lawless described his side's 3-1 win at Handsworth Continental Star as the best performance of the season. And he wants to get into the top six before Christmas and win the Challenge
BROMSGROVE U12s 14 Stourbridge U12s 42. Missing three key players and with new faces in the side, Bromsgrove took a long time to start playing as a team. Good scrummaging and rucking was let down by poor defensive work which gifted the visitors four of
WHEN it opened in the autumn of 1966, The Canine Defence League was a small centre in Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, which could look after 60 dogs. Things changed in 1992, when the centre was knocked down and rebuilt before being reopened by well-known
TIME Team's Professor Mick Aston got it spot on when he said that the dig at Throckmorton was one of those occasions where something good has come out of a tragedy. He was, of course referring to earlier this year, when the disused airfield became a mass
Leafield Athletic 0 Headless Cross Ladies 2 A stunning 40-yard strike from Natalie Smith helped second-placed Headless Cross Ladies to a 2-0 victory at fellow high-fliers Leafield Athletic. Alison Johnson forced the home keeper into a good save after
Dear Editor - Further to my letter of September 20 - Search for wartime friend, I am pleased to say I have received several letters and information from your readers. One is from a gentleman who worked with Fred A Tilt, and one from his widow. My search
DEAR Editor - not content with building on every available green field, Wychavon District Council is now allowing our car parks to be built on. Safeway is being allowed to expand and a Waitrose is planned for the Saltway car park. The council has also
Sat July 14 Bromsgrove Rovers (a) 4-0 Broughton, Hadley 2, Bird Mon July 16 Halesowen Harriers (a) 6-1 Middleton, Bird 2, Shilton, Shail, Ducros Wed July 18 Evesham United (a) 1-1 Faulds Sat July 21 Redditch United (a) 3-0 Hadley, Hinton, Middleton Tues
DEAR Editor - I wish to thank Cllr Pam Davey for her reply to my letter. It is good that Wychavon district councillors took my concerns as a mere voter to heart, and put more democratic amended proposals to the Boundary Commission review as a result.
DEAR Editor - Droitwich Canals Trust is delighted that Worcestershire County Council has re-affirmed its commitment to the Droitwich Canals Restoration Project. The trust has been raising money and carrying out restoration works on Droitwich's two canals
Redditch United 1 Clevedon Town 1 UNITED'S backup keeper Matt Jones was the hero as United held a top three side for the second time in a week. The former Solihull custodian was called up after Harvey Willetts was ruled out through work commitments and
THE speaker at the October meeting was Bob Hares who is a lecturer at Pershore College. His subject was 'Autumn Colour and the Shaded Garden' which he amply illustrated with plant material in all its autumn glory. His helpful suggestions for even the
ALFRED Byny, of Hanover Street, appeared before Bromsgrove magistrates charged with stealing a pea gun from his employer, William Newman, of Charford Farm. 100 years ago November 2, 1901 ALFRED Byny, of Hanover Street, appeared before Bromsgrove magistrates
THE AGM was held on October 17, when Harry Hodgson was re-elected chairman; Anne Fox, vice-chairman; Janet Thomas, secretary; and Roy Edwards, treasurer. The Committee was re-elected en bloc with the addition of Pauline Whitlock. The chairman said he
MEMBERS enjoyed an enthusiastic talk from Angela Tandy of Fibrex Ferns. Angela brought along quite a selection of ferns - something for every situation in the garden - providing there is some shade. There were ferns for moist conditions and ferns for
ON October 16, members were given a lecture by Paul and Doreen Holder entitled 'Undersea World - Reefs and Wrecks.' Paul and Doreen made it plain from the start that they are principally divers who take pictures but even so, the quality of their slides
Pershore Town (0) 0 B'grove Rovers (0) 3 Worcestershire Senior Urn round one ROVERS eased past Pershore with a good second half display after being lucky to go in on level terms at half time. The home team, from the Midland Combination Premier Division
DROITWICH boxer Michael Pardoe gave his all in the Midlands Finals of the National Association of Clubs for Young People Boxing Championships at Peterborough. But the talented 15-year-old missed out by just two points on the computer scoring to England
THE October 17 meeting, held at the Village Hall, was a great success. The theme was 'Gift Wrapping with a Difference' and the guest demonstrator was Bernadette Munnely. Her artistic skills changed, as if by magic, an apparently ordinary gift into a thing
THE first round of the Clements Bros Cup saw some exciting matches from teams in the Bromsgrove and Redditch League this week. This year the English Table Tennis Association agreed to adopt the World Table Tennis Association's recommendation that all
THE second concert to celebrate Redditch Music Society's 40th season features the Birmingham-based Markham Trio. The trio, violinist Richard Leaver, cellist Elaine Ackers and pianist Robert Markham, was formed in 1999 by members of the CBSO. All three
A GROUP of Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletics Club members returned from the Stroud half marathon on Sunday very pleased with their efforts. On a perfect Autumn morning John Manley (veterans over 40) recorded a satisfying personal best of 1.28.31 and was
AN OFF-duty policeman, accused of seriously injuring an Evesham animal rights protester, has been cleared of causing her grievous bodily harm. A jury at Peterborough Crown Court took 55 minutes to find David Manton, of Cambridgeshire police, not guilty
PROPOSALS to brighten up an underused beauty spot are being drawn up by Pershore Town Council. The council, in partnership with Pershore Abbey, hopes to make St Andrew's Gardens more appealing for when the new town hall, on the site of the old post office
PRAISE has been heaped upon the winners of student awards by their tutors at Evesham College. Nick Howe and Sue Nutting collected their prizes for Student of the Year and the Return to Learn Student of the year respectively at Evesham College last Thursday
Redditch midfielder Richard Field is thinking over a move to Premier Division Hinckley United after a seven day approach.
A DRIVER was hurt when his van was in collision with a fire engine answering what turned out to be a hoax call. It appears the 999 call was made by a child on a mobile phone who said there was a cooker fire at a house in Winyates. Details of the call
THIS enchanting trio are looking forward to casting their spell over tonight's Halloween festivities. When not dressed up as delectable demons, chief reporter Becky Procter (left) and reporters Melina Cannon and Helen Clarke work their magic on the pages
A WEBHEATH woman who embarked on a crusade to save neglected or sick horses and ponies more than a decade ago raised an impressive £960 from her first ever fund-raiser, writes Melina Cannon. Liza Bryan, of The Furlongs Horse Rescue, Gorcott Hill, staged
Town centre visitors will be pointed in the right direction when eight new finger posts are put up. The gold and black signs will be put up around the centre pointing to different sites, including Trafford Park and the Railway Station. Town centre manager
PROPOSALS for journeys to Redditch schools to be made safer were put under the spotlight at an exhibition at the town hall yesterday, writes Melina Cannon. Residents' comments were invited at the exhibition as part of Worcestershire County Council's Safer
THE Redditch Royal British Legion branch is urging people to dig deep for this year's Poppy Appeal. The group is hoping to top last year's record of more than £14,500 raised through poppy sales. The Remembrance Day parade on Sunday, November 11, will
THE three main political parties in Redditch have put aside their differences and joined forces to sway voters in the forthcoming mayoral referendum. Ballot papers have been sent to residents asking whether the council should be run by a directly elected
ABOUT 2,000 Redditch workers will now be able to take paid holiday from day one of their jobs following a ruling from the European Court of Justice. Prior to this, some workers had to wait 13 weeks before being able to take paid holiday. This meant many
THE heyday of the Wurlitzer organ is being kept alive by a Redditch teenager who has won a prestigious national music competition, writes Julian Seva. Adam Evans, 15, of Croft Close, Winyates, scooped Young Theatre Organist of the Year at Woking last
POLICE are urging people to use public transport to the Firework Extravaganza in Arrow Valley Park on Friday. Between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors are expected at the event and police will be closing off Battens Drive, Hopyard Lane, Colts Lane and Lowlands
A BROMSGROVE insolvency expert claims debt has become a "dirty word" since the US terrorist attacks of September 11. "With confidence crumbling and share price volatility, debt has become a dirty word again," said Alan Haden, of Haden Insolvency, adding
GUNPOWDER, treason and plot was the theme at Wythall activity scheme Activzone last week when youngsters made a 14ft guy. Activzone, based at Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, runs through the school holidays and activities for the six to 13-year-olds
COMPANY owners and managers may be interested in attending a free seminar being held by two of Worcester's professional firms. The seminar is being hosted by Harrison Clark Solicitors and Rabjohns Business and Tax Advisers. It will cover a range of "tax
