WHEN Chief Fire Officer David O'Dwyer arrived in New York, almost a year ago, he began to comprehend what being in the fire service meant. The concept of a worldwide brotherhood was reinforced within the first moments and has been imprinted on his mind
A WARNDON Villages man who escaped the Twin Towers atrocity with his life says New York's World Trade Centre should be rebuilt. Andrew Philpott was eating breakfast on the top floor of the Marriott Hotel, which linked the two towers, when the terrorist
A WORCESTER charity shop that has raised tens of thousands of pounds is closing its doors for the last time. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign shop on Sidbury will be closing down for good on Saturday, September 14. The shop is closing as the lease on the
MEMBERS of a Tolladine over-50s group are being whisked away on a week-long holiday, thanks to a huge grant. Seventeen members of Tolladine Community Centre-based Friendship Club are taking a break in Bournemouth after the Awards for All scheme stumped
PANIC-buyers have been surging to buy survival gear from a Worcestershire Army surplus store up to the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and amid fresh fears of a war with Iraq. Sean Kerr, owner of the Army Surplus and Adventure store
FALLEN comrades who helped secure victory in the Second World War through their pioneering work at a Worcestershire airbase have been remembered with a memorial. The fallen heroes, who died while testing the very first radar systems at the former Defford
DRIVERS at a Worcestershire racetrack will face an almighty contender at a meeting later this month. A church youth group from Worcester is entering a team led by a geared-up vicar. The Rev Mark Badger runs a youth group every week in Barbourne at which
COUNCIL chiefs and MPs were today hoping they had done enough to secure a multi-million pound boost for Worcestershire's cash-starved schools. A delegation from the county said a meeting with Local Government Minister Christopher Leslie at Westminster
THE Mayor of Worcester has been getting to know one of his adopted charities. Councillor Robert Rowden spent the morning looking around St Richard's Hospice, in Worcester, yesterday. Coun Rowden adopted the Rose Hill hospice, which provides palliative
A REQUEST for more poop scoop signs has been made by Powick district councillor Tom Wells after children complained about the amount of dog dirt on a grassy area at Byrons Wood. Coun Wells said about 20 youngsters had signed a letter making points about
MARATHON runner John East will be cheering on his 10-year-old son, Simon, when he takes part in the junior section of the Great North Run on Saturday. Although Simon has completed fun runs at Inkberrow, Crowle and Worcester, it will be the first time
A REQUEST by Powick's Lord of the Manor, Thomas Hawkins, for suggestions for a country park ended in an outspoken parish councillor offering to resign. John Mason felt obliged to offer his resignation as chairman of the planning committee after making
Harriers are chasing a Worthington Cup first round shock at Division One giants Nottingham Forest without key defender Adie Smith.Adie Smith who is ruled out with a hamstring injury The right-back is struggling with a hamstring injury and joins Abdou
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 JAMES Dyson was the toast of Bromsgrove Rovers after he lobbed the Rocester goalkeeper from 40 yards to earn his side a 1-0 victory. Dyson, playing instead of the injured Jon Ford, seized his opportunity three minutes into
Saturday, September 7, 2002 THEY may only have played five games but the Dr Martens Western league table shows Bromsgrove Rovers at the top of the pile. Rovers' fourth win of the campaign came courtesy of a 5-1 demolition of Clevedon Town at the Victoria
THE replies were to be expected concerning parent and child parking spaces at Tesco (Letters, September 4). So it really was about safety - well you certainly fooled me all right. Safety for whom? A dozen or so parent and child parking places for the
IN 1918 with a population of around 15,000, Redditch had no problem creating a garden and erecting a cenotaph in Plymouth Road as a tribute to the people of the town who gave their lives for their country. Today, with a population of approximately 100,000
I READ with interest the letter from Councillor Gavin Smithers in last week's Advertiser. Gavin makes some very interesting comments regarding the "clear and strategic leadership" that the Conservatives will give the town should they become the majority
A YEAR ago, the world came to a standstill. We watched open-mouthed as terrorists launched an astonishing and brutal attack on the American nation, using passenger aircraft to smash into the twin towers of New York's World Trade Centre and strike at the
More than 100 new homes could be built in Brockhill. Development company Persimmon has submitted a planning application to Redditch Council for 103 dwellings, garages and roads to be built on land east of Brockhill Lane.
Outline planning permission is being sought for a residential development on the former Texas superstore site in Greenlands. MKA Management Consultants (Droitwich) Ltd has submitted the application to Redditch Council.
CASH-strapped they maybe but Worcester City's board must wring out every last penny to support John Barton's brilliant start to the season. Dr Michael Sorensen and co are faced with a dilemma which, given the bank's tight hold on their purse strings,
Redditch United 1 Burton Albion 1 NIGEL Clough and his Conference new boys got a shock at the Valley - only managing a pre-season draw. New signing Ian MacVarish got the Reds off to a flier after the hour mark rounding the Brewers' keeper Dan Robinson
September 9, 1977 THIEVES who stole £210 worth of property from a car left in Redditch's multi-storey car park have wrecked Malcolm Hawkes' holiday plans. The raiders 'went fishing' in the boot of his car and landed four rods and other equipment valued
A MAGNIFICENT innings of 201 not out by New Zealander Kris Howes gave Barnt Green Sunday First XI a 161-run victory over Old Elizabethans. Howes, normally a bowler, hit nine sixes and 18 fours in 102 balls, breaking the club record in the process. He
NICK Davies took a career best 8-66 from 17 overs as Bromsgrove CC First XI won for the first time at Worcester, squeezing home by four runs. Davies came to his side's rescue after the Boars had slumped to 50-8 en route to a seemingly low total of 119
CUTNALL Green CC's Worcestershire County League division five season may have finished but that doesn't stop Neil Fletcher from scoring centuries. Green's star batsman knocked an unbeaten 118 as his side beat division three Belbroughton by two wickets
STOURPORT Swifts boss Tim Langford paraded new signing O'Neil Donaldson for the visit of promotion favourites Solihull Borough. And the former Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield Wednesday striker made a dream debut, netting a deserved equaliser in the home
WORCESTER City are hoping to cash in on the club's flying start to the season with a final push of its share issue scheme. More than £15,000 has been raised under the club's summer scheme enabling John Barton to bring in players such as David Foy, Pat
Harriers were given a Worthington Cup lesson in football from an impressive young Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground They were sunk by two goals in each half and it could have been more as Forest's superior pace, movement, passign and finishing
A DISPUTED second-half penalty ended Evesham United's unbeaten four-match run after a 2-1 defeat at Bedworth United in the Dr Martens Western. A diabolical playing surface and fussy referee did not help United's cause and an early injury to Steve Lutz
STOURPORT manager Tim Langford paraded new signing O'Neil Donaldson for the visit of promotion favourites Solihull Borough. And the former Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield Wednesday striker made a dream debut, netting a deserved equaliser in the home side's
BRINGING a refreshing and humorous lilt to an old Shakespeare classic will be Sue Imms and Dennis Smith at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre from tonight. The duo star in Elsie and Norm's Macbeth, a superb comedy penned by John Christopher-Wood. Elsie and Norm
IT'S just over 25 years since He left us. But for those still grieving the loss of the King, fear not. For tomorrow, The Elvis Collection, a tribute and commemoration of the world's greatest hip swinger, rock n' rolls into Redditch's Palace Theatre. Billy
IT'S being described as the hottest night out in Redditch. On Saturday, a high-energy tribute to Latino love god Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca, gyrates its way to the Palace Theatre. Packed full of chartbusting hits, including She Bangs, Nobody Wants
THE sounds of the 70s will reverberate through the Hippodrome Theatre as Oh! What a Night takes to the stage for the first date on its UK tour. US superstar Sheila Ferguson, of Three Degrees fame, heads an energetic cast in this high-impact, feel-good
DUE to unforeseen circumstances, Studley Operatic Society has been left with vacancies for both a rehearsal pianist and musical director. The group is desperate to fill the two positions as rehearsals for High Society start within a few weeks. Anyone
DROITWICH Spa Rugby Club First XV go into their new Midlands Four West (South) season this Saturday looking to go one better than last time. Spa, who travel to Old Halesonians in their opening fixture, finished third last season but director of rugby,
AN INJURY time try by captain Simon Mountjoy gave Droitwich Spa RFC First XV a 20-15 victory over Solihull in their final warm-up game of the season. Spa, who start their Midlands Four West South campaign this Saturday, struggled to get a consistent supply
REDDITCH'S Ben Davis (144 no) and Nev Entwhistle (120) put on what is believed to be a record 271 stand for the sixth wicket in their 43 run win at Barnards Green on Sunday. Redditch made 314-6 after being 43-5 and in reply the hosts finished at 271-7
REDDITCH United were hoping to continue their freescoring form at home to Mangotsfield United last night. Any early season fears about a lack of goals have been firmly banished by an avalanche of 14 in four matches. After hitting five against a stunned
Three star THIS is pure, simple fun pop to be taken at face value and appreciated for what it is. You won't find this album changes your life and it will not be known as a masterpiece but it might put a smile on your face and put you in the mood for that
Four star THIS double CD collection boasts all of Catatonia's greatest hits as well as lead singer Cerys Matthew's duets with Tom Jones and Space. The first CD contains the band's more commercial hits and the second is jammed full of lesser- known tracks
Four star DIRECTOR Randall Wallace had the men and material but like many commanders, his timing was off in a post-September 11 America. This film was slaughtered by the box office critics, who accused it of Mother and Apple Pie jingoism. Which is a shame
Five star WHAT a lovely film! But how could it fail to be with Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Dame Judi and Tom Wilkinson in the cast. And how clever to cast Reese Witherspoon, the brilliant lead from Legally Blonde, as Cecily, thereby ensuring teenage
DEAR EDITOR - I wrote to you earlier in the year appealing for readers to help dispel the common belief that community spirit is disappearing from our communities. I asked your readers to nominate their neighbours for the Kleeneze Award for Britain's
DEAR EDITOR -We have written a letter of objection to Simon Mallinson, the head of legal services at Worcestershire County Council, about proposed alterations to the A491, that readers might find of interest. One of the changes, we understand, is intended
DEAR EDITOR - I would like to take this opportunity of extending an invitation to your readers to support the work of Sustrans in your area. Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - is responsible for co-ordinating the building of the National Cycle
DEAR EDITOR - The claim that proposed EU legislation governing blame for collisions between motorists and cyclists or pedestrians absolves the cyclist or pedestrian of guilt is wrong. And the claim that motorists' insurance premiums would rise by £50
DEAR EDITOR - The staff of the Tuesday Kids Club would like to write and say a big thank you to all the parents and children in Westlands, Droitwich, and other areas, for supporting our first ever play scheme, which was over six days, starting July 30
DEAR EDITOR - In 1940 following the evacuation from Dunkirk, all that stood between the advancing German army and an invasion of our shores was the Royal Air Force. This week the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) will be collecting for The Battle of
THEY may only have played five games but the Dr Martens Western league table shows Bromsgrove Rovers at the top of the pile. Rovers' fourth win of the campaign came courtesy of a 5-1 demolition of Clevedon Town at the Victoria Ground last Saturday. Les
RECKEY Carter scored a hat-trick as Barnt Green Spartak beat Enville Athletic 4-0 in Midland Combination division two. Missing several key players, the hosts took the lead on 20 minutes when Carter scored from the penalty spot. Carter made in 2-0 14 minutes
Blood donors can attend sessions at St Luke's Memorial Hall in Evesham Road, Headless Cross, on Friday, September 20, from 2-3.45pm and 5- 7.15pm. A session will also be held on the same day at the Youth and Community Centre in High Street, Studley, from
BROMSGROVE Rovers groundsman Alec Hodgkiss had his efforts recognised at a national awards ceremony. Alec, who has only been in charge of the Victoria Ground pitch for 12 months, was voted best groundsman in the North West and West Midlands region early
GOALKEEPER Chris Taylor has become the latest player to part company with Bromsgrove Rovers. Taylor has been released by the club by mututal consent and follows Steve Taylor, who left last week, out of the Victoria Ground. Chris Taylor, who was in his
THE Birmingham Anglers' Association has booked the following waters for this week. Saturday, September 14 Competitions - River Avon at Avon Meadows; Welford; Barton No 1; Bidford left bank; Marlcliff A; Salford Priors; Gladbury above bridge; Pershore
WHAT must be one of the smallest theatre companies in the country is hoping to bring its 'unique productions' to the Bromsgrove and Droitwich areas. The Close for Comfort Theatre Company - there are just two performers - take live theatre into people's
RUBERY silk painters are sharing the joys of their hobby through an exhibition at the village library. The South Birmingham Guild of Silk Painters group has crafted a colourful display which will be in Library Way, off New Road, until Friday, September
THE world famous Cadbury's chocolate factory at Bournville will be the subject of an illustrated talk arranged by the Bromsgrove Society's Local History Group on Tuesday, September 17. It will be the first of the new season of the popular monthly meetings
TEAM spirited West Bromwich Albion (WBA) Football Club fans in the Rubery area are being urged to join a group of like-minded folk. The south Birmingham WBA supporters' group chairman, Steve Taylor, of Barrington Road, Rubery, is keen to see new faces
MARTIAL Arts routines set to rock music could help you keep fit and lose weight in new classes starting in the dance studio at South Bromsgrove High School on September 18. The Chi Bo classes combine high impact martial aerobics and Chinese boxing routines
STURDY boots and waterproofs are essentials for folk taking part in a town trek to mark Welcome to Walking Week. Bromsgrove Ramblers has invited residents to attend walks of three miles and five miles on Wednesday September 18. Interested people can gather
Wednesday, September 11 Exhibition: Midland Painting Group, Crystal Glass Centre, Audnam, Wordsley, Stourbridge (10am-4.30pm). Thursday, September 12 Exhibition: Midland Painting Group, Crystal Glass Centre, Stourbridge (10am-4.30pm). Theatre: Beguiled
BROMSGROVE'S ancient parish church, by far the town's oldest building, is showing its age and half a million pounds is urgently needed to repair its crumbling fabric. Special replacement lead to cover the leaking roof over the main body of the church,
SIGHS of disappointment from angry members of the public echoed around the council chamber as the controversial Waitrose supermarket plans were given the go-ahead last week. Wychavon District Council's development control and licensing committee debated
MGF racer Colin Willmott enjoyed his most successful weekend in the sport with a sixth place finish at Oulton Park at the weekend. The Redditch driver managed to record his best finish in the series despite a number of mechanical problems. After a crash
ASTWOOD Bank ace Andy Tinsley is running out of time to reach his aim of a podium finish in the Superstocks Series. The Tin Man is enjoying a terrific season but has not managed to break into the top three with two meetings to go. Mallory Park is next
STUDLEY Blue 'n' White Rope Skippers are hoping to monopolise all five European Championships qualifying berths at the forthcoming British Masters. Studley Leisure Centre has been chosen to host the prestigious national event on Saturday, September 21
A KNIFE-WIELDING robber forced a young man to hand over his wallet on Friday night at the town's bus station. The victim, aged in his 20's, had just left work and was waiting for a bus in Market Street, at 8pm, when the thief struck. He was approached
BROMSGROVE MP Julie Kirkbride was due to join a county delegation yesterday in a protest over cash for schools. She planned to join in a meeting with local government minister Christopher Leslie to object to plans changing the education funding formula
HIGH class cars, across the Bromsgrove Wythall and Alvechurch areas are being targeted by thieves. Ten have been stolen since the beginning of August and those on the hit lit include BMWs, Mercedes, Toyotas, Mitsubishi and a Land Rover Discovery. Police
A DROITWICH schoolboy slipped as he followed his friend across a dual carriageway and was hit by an lorry, an inquest heard. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said the driver had no time to take action before hitting 13-year-old Josh Simpson. The accident
HAVE you ever thought of doing something for your community? Well, now's your chance. The town's St John Ambulance is in desperate need of new members to enable it to carry on helping the Spa. The branch is holding a special introductory evening, on Monday
A SPA group's anniversary was celebrated with the community last weekend when people flocked to a coffee morning held in the town. Home-Start's two-year-anniversary was marked with the event at Droitwich Metho-dist Church, on Saturday, September 7. Organiser
FOND farewells were exchanged at a town nursery when staff and youngsters waved goodbye to pals leaving for school. Sticky Fingers Day Nursery held a party for Jessica Humby and Isobel Whiteley who have both been at the nursery for around four years.
POLICE are hunting a driver who fled after a stolen car ploughed into a lamp post. The incident happened at Farriers Way, Droitwich Spa, when a beige Rover Metro, which is believed to have been stolen, was in a crash. Police say that the driver fled the
LADIES who lunch are wanted by a Bromsgrove club - as long as they're not put off by the name Conservative. The members of Bromsgrove Conservative Ladies Luncheon Club are dying off and new ones could be reluctant to join because of the name, committee
A DROITWICH shop has been caught selling alcohol to underage youngsters. The premises, which have not been named, were targeted as part of a Trading Standards 'sting'. Officers visited town supermarkets and off licences with volunteer children, aged 14
BLACKWELL villagers have stepped up their campaign to save a woodland from developers and won the support of Bromsgrove's Tory MP. MP Julie Kirkbride has visited residents fighting to block plans to build 14 houses and a play area on a small woodland
TELL us what you want - that's the message from a training agency in Bromsgrove as it aims to set up new classes. The Multi Agency Resource Centre in Humphrey Avenue, Charford, is looking for more people to attend classes in the evening - particularly
A CARING dad hopes he won't get sleepless in the saddle when he enters a 24-hour bike ride for charity. This weekend Mick Arms, of Carol Avenue, Bromsgrove, will be pedalling round the clock to collect bags of cash for a cause close to his heart. Money
Harries were now chasing a lost cause following Johnson's 51st header that made it 3-0 but they did not let their heads go down and were cheered on by a vocal away support. Brock was well positioned to save a low shot from Forest man Lester on 59 minutes
NEW College is reminding 16-year-olds who have not returned to school that it is not too late to get some further education. Those who have decided not to go back to school or engage themselves in some form of educational training can go into the college
IT is good news indeed to hear that the Government is considering banning the use of mobile phones by car and vehicle drivers. No doubt lives will be saved by this initiative and the sooner it is introduced the better. It never ceases to amaze me the
AFTER reading your article with regard to the contract between Worcestershire County Council and Tesco, I started to wonder just exactly who our councils represent - the citizens of Worcester or multi-national companies flashing large sums of money? There
I SEE the Labour Government's media machine is still in overdrive on the subject of taxing plastic carrier bags. We use eight million plastic carrier bags a year, so a 10 per cent tax will reap a nice little £800m for "Prudence". What astonishes me is
IN reply to Chief Insp Rod Reynolds (You Say, September 4) we are delighted to be reassured that PC Sharon Whitehouse is the Beat Manager for St Peter's and look forward to her presence in helping to keep law and order. As far as the speeding problem
THE first-ever event of its kind took place in Redditch when a meeting was organised for 220 teachers from eight schools who will teach children from the age of three right up to 18. The meeting saw staff from the 'Trinity Pyramid' get together for a
REFERRING to the letter by Councillor Stephen Clee (You Say, September 3), it surprises me that a county councillor who sits on the planning committee is so unaware of the situation concerning the Bilford Road Waste Site. We do know he and fellow councillors
THE Evening News recalled in Today In History that on September 3, 1939 Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and France declared war on Germany. I will always remember August 3, 1945. My life was saved when they dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. I had been
I REFER to the article in the Evening News reporting the proceedings of Upton Town Council on the June 18. The report was headed "Rough ride for water festival". This accurate report said that the Mayor had criticised me for "going behind the council's
THE Worcestershire County Table Tennis Association celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. The association was founded in 1952 and to celebrate 50 years, a dinner will be held at the Holt Fleet Hotel, in Holt Heath, near Worcester, on Friday, October
DROITWICH Spa Snooker Centre A began the defence of their district league crown with a 3-2 defeat of Aston Fields Social Club A. Spa captain Steve Hunt also got the highest break of the week with his effort of 33. Droitwich Snooker Centre C and Bromsgrove
UNBEATEN and still top but we were given a mighty test by Tamworth on Monday night in front of a fantastic crowd. To get 1,500 on an absolute pig of a night is just incredible and shows the momentum we have got at the moment. Despite the Lambs strong
ALVECHURCH have secured their freescoring strikers on contracts after an explosive start to the ICIS Comb season. Keith Rostill and Brett Fitzpatrick have amassed 18 of Church's 29 goals in an eight match unbeaten start to the season.
PEOPLE could be forced to fork out for parking in Bull's Head Yard if Somerfield and Stratford Council thrash out an agreement. After the revamp at the town supermarket, more residents are expected to use the car park causing their existing spaces to
Wednesfield 1 Studley 7 STUDLEY piled on the misery for Alliance whipping boys Wednesfield with a seven goal haul which saw leading scorer Craig Pountney take his tally to eight in seven matches. Mark Crisp set the ball rolling on his Bees debut after
A POLICE hunt has been launched for a man who indecently assaulted a 28-year-old woman in Arrow Valley Park last Tuesday morning. The attack happened at about 7am when the woman was grabbed from behind just after she crossed over a footbridge close to
TWO men posing as gardeners stole a pocket watch of great sentimental value from a Batchley home. The men visited the home of an elderly man in Cedar Road between 10.45am-12.30pm last Wednesday offering to carry out gardening work. But the men had barely
A NEW garden centre and farm shop could be on the cards for Bidford. The parish council has received a planning application for the Crabtree Garden Centre and Farm Shop, Stratford Road. The application includes the construction of a garden centre, farm
A FLOWER and vegetable bonanza was at Ragley Hall on the weekend and people from miles around flocked to enter the event. The annual Alcester Flower and Vegetable Show held on Saturday and Sunday was organised in conjunction with the Harvest Gardening
A MAN posing as a council worker duped his way into three homes at about 12.30pm last Wednesday. Cash was stolen from one home in Beoley Road West by the man, wearing some sort of identity card, who said he had come because the windows were due to be
Forest threatened to give Harriers a thrashing as they made it three on 51 minutes when Johnson headed home a brilliantly chipped left-wing cross from England youth international Westcarr.
MORE than 30 posts in Alcester's skate park have been broken and set alight by vandals. The skate park, on the Conway sports fields, has been a haven for vandals since the park opened three years ago and this time, cruel yobs have broken off the posts
Forest continued to look confident in possession after Lester's 23rd minute goal without creating too many problems in a Harriers defence well-marshalled by youngster Ayres. However, a clever back-heel from Bopp gave Westcott a shooting opportunity on
ALVECHURCH manager Andy Hibbert says his freescoring players have accepted they will not play every match this season. The Lye Meadow outfit extended their unbeaten run with a 2-2 draw at Massey Ferguson at the weekend despite falling 2-0 down and seeing
AN Alcester man is in intensive care after a head-on collision on the A422 in Oversley Green on Monday. The 30-year-old man was driving a Peugeot 405 along Trench Lane towards Alcester at about 3.30pm when his car collided with an Audi A6. He was taken
UNDER-strength Redditch United Women started the season in style with a 5-1 win over Knowle. New signing Louise Richardson scored one of the goals before limping off with a calf injury and is a major doubt for the visit of Leamington to Redditch's adopted
WINNERS of the Britain in Bloom exceptional achievement award will hold a coffee morning from 10am-noon on Saturday. Admission is 50p and all proceeds will go towards the exterior floodlight extension for St Nicholas' Church.
Redditch United 3 Mangotsfield United 3 UNITED fans trooped home in stunned silence after watching their side contrive to throw away a seemingly unassailable three goal lead. When Matty Hall rolled home United's third off his shin in the 61st minute,
A NUMBER of valuable cars have been stolen from Redditch, Wythall and Alvechurch since the beginning of August. The thefts are being investigated as part of Operation Mainline, set up jointly by West Mercia, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Staffordshire
POLICE patrols are to be stepped up after reports of criminal damage and theft in the Barford Close area of Matchborough. The incidents have included the theft of garden ornaments and damage to property. Anyone with information can call 584888.
A dedicated church organist from Tardebigge will be remembered in a concert at St Barthelomew's Church on Saturday from 7.30pm. The concert will celebrate English church music and an anthem will be dedicated to Mary Goulbourne who played organ at the
Tardebigge First School pupils have been short-listed for a Worcestershire County Council Community Prize 2002 award. The school has been put forward for a mural in a refurbished barn. The winners of the competition will be announced at the Community
WYTHALL-based pensions giant Britannic Assurance is to shed 20 jobs from its headquarters. The move comes on the back of the company's interim results to the end of June which highlight the impact of a depressed equity market coupled with a 'tough economic
STUDLEY'S efforts to brighten up the village during the summer have been rewarded with a bronze in the Heart of England Britain in Bloom awards. Studley, which was classed in the small town category, impressed judges from the Royal Horticultural Society
THE strength of feeling against plans for a 24-hour animal incinerator next to an Astwood Bank school was shown in full on Saturday as villagers rallied. Hundreds attended the demonstration at Astwood Bank First School in Church Road, near Popes Lane
WEBHEATH residents are trying to get a path installed between the village hall car park and Webheath First School in Downsell Road as part of the Safer Routes to School initiative. The area's neighbourhood group would like to see a footpath used by children
SEVERAL flowering glories are becoming the talk of the neighbourhood in Alvechurch as the skyline is filled with huge sunflowers. The flowers, one measuring more than 11ft high, are being grown by seven-year-old Joe Joiner in the garden of his home, in
THE Redditch Railway Interest Group kicks off its autumn programme with Moving a Signal Box at the Forge Mill Museum. The talk, by Peter Jordan, from Bourneville, will be held at 2pm on Friday. The next event will be a guided tour of Forge Mill Museum
ANYONE who can turn their hand to some rural skills and reckon they can do it better than anyone else can enjoy a hedging and ploughing match later this month. The Forest of Arden Agricultural Society is holding the match on September 19 at St Giles Farm
A RUBERY band that stormed the punk/pop scene during the eighties and early nighties is reuniting to wow fans once again. The Sordid Detail, which later became Stereogram, split six years ago but on Friday, October 4, the four original members will be
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV got their debut in Midlands One off to a winning start with a hard fought 23-9 victory over Barkers Butts at Finstall Park last Saturday. David Stout's side, champions of Midlands Two West last season, were guilty of squandering
THERE was a good attendance for the September meeting when the visiting speaker was art teacher and exhibitor Sally Brooks. Sally's topic was Collage and Mixed Media and a selection of her work was displayed to illustrate various aspects of her technique
STRATFORD Council has admitted it is frustrated at delays in repairing Studley Leisure Centre. Though the centre only opened at the start of the year, it has already faced teething problems with tiles falling off around the pool and the sports hall floor
THE biggest public planning exercise for years kicks off in Studley on Saturday. Villagers are being urged to air their views on what they want to see in the area and form a blueprint as part of the Parish Plan. The results will eventually be used to
The annual meeting of Astwood Bank Operatic Society will be held tonight at 7.30pm. It will be at the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Astwood Bank.
AS far as snails go, it's a monster. Ted Stanton, of Alvechurch, contacted the Advertiser after spotting last week's picture of a similar beast which Zoolab UK had taken to show children at Rosie's Holiday Fun Club in Redditch. But unlike that domesticated
AFTER a decade of being absent from the small screen, Redditch is to feature in its own TV advertising campaign to attract more people to the Kingfisher Centre for Christmas shopping. The campaign, backed up by press advertising and letterbox drops, is
BUS operator First has launched its new Redditch Overground Network consisting of timings and improvements alongside new cross-town services. Bus users will see many changes to the system so a new colour guide has been produced to make life easier for
YOUNG and old went back to nature for the annual Redditch Gardening Show held at Where Next Nurseries, Easemore Road. Everyone was invited to attend and enter one of the competition classes or merely go along and enjoy the fruits of others' labours. After
FRAUDSTERS posing as VAT officials could be afoot in Worcester. Customs and Excise has issued an urgent warning to Worcestershire businesses to beware of the criminals, who pose as VAT officials to obtain confidential business information. The fraudsters
ONE of the region's Euro MPs was in the area on Monday to get a first-hand feel of the issues manufacturers face. Philip Bushill-Matthews, MEP for the West Midlands and Conservative spokesman for employment and social affairs, took time out of his schedule
A MALVERN company has been shortlisted for the prestigious Lord Stafford Awards for Innovation. The awards were created to help businesses in the West Midlands improve their performance by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, expertise and specialist
REDDITCH fire crews are set to visit more than 250 new homeowners as part of a major drive to prevent and reduce house blazes. On April 1 fire crews forged links with estate agents to launch the New Home Safe Home campaign to provide every new homeowner
Seven cats were rescued from a house blaze which started in the kitchen of a Batchley home shortly after 1.30am on Thursday. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, hose reels and a fire blanket to extinguish the blaze at the Batchley Road home.
Three fire engines were called to a blazing combine harvester in the middle of a field in Lower Bentley just after 9pm on Monday. Hose reels were used to extinguish the fire and a thermal imaging camera was used to identify any hotspots.
A LODGE Park motorbike club member is organising a charity night to raise cash for a tot with a rare form of muscular dystrophy after reading about her plight in the Redditch Advertiser. Andy Pyatt, of West Midlands-based Boring Old Fartz Motorcycle Club
A NEW website to make people more aware about rubbish and help them minimise, re-use and recycle it went live on Monday at www.turntheworld.com
An ex-pat from Worcester who lives in New York has told how Christmas was the turning point for the city desperate to haul itself out of the post-September 11 depression. British Consulate worker Penny O'Hara watched terrified as smoke billowed out of
A NEW York photographer who captured the rescue attempts at Ground Zero says the terrorist attacks have changed the atmosphere in the metropolis for the better. Gary Suson visited the site every day until July, capturing images of the rescues and clear-up
Evening News reporter Janet Brice was one of millions of people who visited the World Trade Center. As we mark the first anniversary of September 11, 2001, she recalls a chilling thought which will haunt her forever. It wasn't a premonition of what was
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy faces being split up from his friends because a place cannot be found at his nearest primary school. Tom Allies should have started in the reception class this term, but until a place can be found he is at nursery for three days a
TAXI ranks in Worcester could be scrapped in a move to streamline the city's taxi facilities. If the proposals are approved, it will mean the end of the ranks in St John's, Lowesmoor and the Croft Road car park. A new, part-time rank would be introduced
A PUB in Hallow has been in daubed in graffiti for the second time in a week. Last week, licensee Rose Farries woke to find "customers wanted" scrawled across the front of the Royal Oak, but at some time last night vandals daubed "she must go" across
A SERIES of public meetings to discuss the future of the Malvern Theatres is to be held next week. The three meetings follow Malvern Hills District Council's extraordinary meeting on Monday, August 19, which was held to investigate the future management
A WORCESTER woman stole a bank card from a colleague's handbag and used it to obtain goods worth almost £1,000. At Worcester Magistrates Court, Laura Quincey, aged 26, admitted stealing a Lloyds TSB card and four counts of using it to obtain goods. She
HUNTING can be compared with child abuse, rape and torture and can never be acceptable, a senior academic has claimed. The Rev Professor Andrew Linzey's comments came on the second day of hearings into the future of hunting, at Westminster. The Oxford
A TEENAGER locked himself in the toilet of a train at Worcester's Foregate Street Station after crossing the tracks, magistrates have heard. Benjamin Blackman admitted threatening and abusive behaviour following the incident at around 8pm on Wednesday
MORE than 100 villagers packed a parish hall to quiz an expert panel about why there has been an eight-year delay in getting their public services adopted. Frustrated Brockhill residents called the meeting to demand an end to the hold-up and agree on
A NEW service to help people cope with failing eyesight has been set up in Worcester. The Low Vision Assessment Service offers support for people with reduced vision as well as advice on how to make the most of their remaining vision. Housed in the Bradbury
SOCCER mad youngsters who had to wear a makeshift strip from a market stall will soon have a football kit to be proud of, thanks to an Evening News appeal. Ronkswood Community Centre now has two teams up and running after individuals and businesses from
CHILDREN as young as seven could be responsible for vandalising irrigation equipment at a Kempsey farm. Parish councillor Jane Jones said children were climbing over a fence at Kings Hill and interfering with the water sprayers at Open Barn Farm. "I witnessed
A SLIMMER shed pounds and raised cash for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Hazel Ashby joined forces with a group of friends to vow to lose weight in a sponsored slim. The Worcester Woolworths caf worker was helped all the way by generous bosses who stumped
THE teachings of the east are coming to west Worcestershire with the discipline of T'ai Chi on offer in Pershore. Number 8 the community and arts centre is the venue for a three-week taster course, which arts liaison officer Charlotte Saunders believes
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Ladies Second XI began their pre-season warm-up with a 2-0 victory over Jaguar Ladies. Lorraine Murphy gave the hosts the lead mid-way through the first half, scoring from just inside the 'D' with a shot that left the goalkeeper
CONFUSION over a new committee structure led to Redditch councillors spending one-and-a-half hours debating whether or not they could actually comment on issues affecting the town. The upset came during a full council meeting at which all councillors
DRAFT proposals for a major redesign of Redditch town centre around Church Green have been obtained by the Advertiser. The plans, which members of the public will be able to comment on, will see a large area of the town re-paved with stone slabs, new
A JEWEL in the crown of Redditch - that was how late Mayor Ken Redfern visualised Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre. And his vision was more than justified at the weekend. Despite the uncertain weather, the crowds had a marvellous
I WRITE concerning the employment tribunal ruling against Redditch Council for Voluntary Services (Advertiser, September 4). At the hearing on August 29, the claim for compensation and damages against me by the Worcestershire Race Equality Council was
REDDITCH already has the reputation of having one of the worst road systems in the country, with many drivers saying they are unable to find the way in and out of the town. If the proposed road closures go ahead, this side of town will be virtually cut
GOALKEEPER Chris Taylor has become the latest player to part company with Bromsgrove Rovers. Taylor has been released by the club by mututal consent and follows Steve Taylor, who left last week, out of the Victoria Ground. Chris Taylor, who was in his
I WONDER how many potential visitors Forge Mill Museum is losing because, like me, they do not drive? Years ago we often strolled out to that part of town to visit the mill or the abbey or to look at the Book of Remembrance at the crematorium, but not
I WOULD like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation process for the council's recent budget strategy. We received a lot of responses from the public to our proposals to save £1 million from our running costs and it would be a mammoth task
OUR Labour MP's comments about the Astwood Bank incinerator in her Letter from Westminster (Advertiser, September 4) leaves open the question of her motive in intervening like this. Is she trying to influence the planning committee by saying that, regardless
NEW captain Stan Hull has described Redditch's first league fixture against arch rivals Woodrush for several years as 'probably our toughest match of the season.' The town rivals are both in North Midlands One after Woodrush, the hosts on Saturday (ko
WOODRUSH Rugby club have been dealt a pre-season blow with the loss of skipper Paul Moore to injury. The captain suffered a knee injury in training and has been told by a specialist he needs an op and is unlikely to play this season. After two successive
KINGS Norton's new captain Pete May is optimistic of a less fraught season after the return of a couple of key players from injury in the close season. The Division Four West South side warmed up for the big kick-off with a tight 12-11 loss to Wednesbury
ALCESTER'S pre-season friendly against neighbours Woodrush gave the Kings Coughton club food for thought after a 22-5 defeat. The Warwickshire One side kick-off their season at home to Old Wheats on Saturday (ko 3pm) and will be aiming for their first
FIVE Ways Old Edwardians skipper Chris Sims is struggling for players ahead of his side's league opener at home to Worcester Wanderers on Saturday (ko 3pm). Holidays and work commitments have bitten deep into the Masshouse side's playing resources with
By Julian Seva THE strength of feeling against plans for a 24-hour animal incinerator next to an Astwood Bank school was shown in full on Saturday as villagers rallied. Hundreds attended the demonstration at Astwood Bank First School in Church Road, near
Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United
September 13, 1902 A TELEGRAM at Holmwood on Wednesday evening contained the brief but sad announcement that Mrs Newton, wife of Canon Newton, vicar of St Stephen's, Redditch, passed quietly and peacefully away at Innistrynich, Argyllshire, at 4.30 on
September 12, 1952 When Redditch Urban District Council meets next month it will be advised for the second time by its Parks and Open Spaces Committee not to allow the use of the Valley Stadium - the home of Redditch Town FC - for greyhound racing. The
IN the end, it was not to be. The greatest day in the history of Barnt Green Cricket Club ended in a seven-wicket defeat to Saffron Walden in last Thursday's National Knockout final at Edgbaston. Result aside though, 11 players can look back on the day
DROITWICH Spa CC First XI brought the curtain down on their season with a 39-run home loss to Pershore last Saturday. Spa, who finish seventh in Worcestershire County League division one with 247 points, could only restrict the visitors to 173-8 with
BARNT Green First XI bounced back from their National Knockout final defeat with a 67-run victory over Aston Unity last Saturday. Lyndon Jones' side move up to fifth in the Birmingham Premier division and can still finish fourth if results go their way
STOURPORT Swifts were left searching for their elusive first victory after a 1-0 Dr Martens Western Division defeat at Cinderford Town. But although disappointed with the result, manager Tim Langford was delighted with the performance of his players.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have injury doubts over defenders Adie Smith and Lee Ayres for tonight's Worthington Cup first round clash against Division One Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (7.45). Smith is suffering from hamstring trouble while Ayres has
WORCESTERSHIRE were boosted by the return of wicketkeeper Steve Rhodes for their County Championship Division Two match against Nottinghamshire which opened at Trent Bridge today. Rhodes had missed the County's last three games because of a torn thigh
HEREFORDSHIRE fell just two wickets short in their quest to become outright Minor Counties Champions after entertaining Norfolk at Luctonians. Hereford declared their second innings on 254 -3, with Paul Lazenbury smashing 77 and Ismail Dawood making an
JAMES Dyson was the toast of Bromsgrove Rovers last night after he lobbed the Rocester goalkeeper from 40 yards to earn his side a 1-0 victory. Dyson, playing instead of the injured Jon Ford, seized his opportunity three minutes into the second half.
MALVERN'S Tim Wood, riding for Stourbridge CC, rode into 12th place in the National ten Mile Time Trial Championships in South Wales. It was nearly a very different story, as Wood was in bronze medal position at the six mile time check. Wood could not
A Rock 'n' Roll heavyweight will be brought to life at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre when the Meat Loaf story comes to town. Heaven Can Wait sees Steve Steinman take the lead role and he's no stranger to the part, already having toured around the world
Birmingham Symphony Hall's International Concert Season starts in unique style as Jessye Norman, the Tallis Scholars and narrator Vanessa Redgrave embark on a musical journey from 16th century composer John Taverner to that of his contemporary namesake
Four star This is refreshing stuff from the British four-man band who must have some gall to name themselves The Music. Luckily they pretty much live up to it. Their debut is the kind of album Oasis should have made instead of the limp offering they served
Four star LISTEN to the first track on this 19-track collection of greatest hits and if you are of a certain age, you're back at a 70s disco wondering which moustached youth is going to stop his Saturday Night Fever tribute for a slow dance. If You Leave
A MAJOR campaign to raise £40,000 for a new cancer diagnosis and training facility at the Alexandra Hospital kicked off this week. The facility, a multi-disciplinary team meeting and training room, will streamline cancer diagnosis for patients and provide
DEAR EDITOR - I had the considerable displeasure of witnessing an act of great cruelty on a visit to a popular fishing spot near your office on Sturday. A group of people were engaged in a fishing contest. I could not believe that this hideous and grotesquely
DEAR EDITOR - I would be interested to find out exactly what the other people of Bromsgrove think about us trying to convince our local council to now rotate the day of non-rubbish collections following a Bank Holiday. I, along with obviously another
DEAR EDITOR - In 1940 following the evacuation from Dunkirk, all that stood between the advancing German army and an invasion of our shores was the Royal Air Force. This week the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) will be collecting for The Battle of
A DAVE Knight goal ensured Droitwich Spa FC remain top of Midland Combination division two. Knight scored on the hour to give Kevin Blaber's side a 1-0 home victory over Earlswood Town last Saturday. Spa held out for the win while the visitors were reduced
TWO injuries and three second half goals was the story of Fairfield Villa's 3-0 defeat at unbeaten Midland Combination division one league leaders Knowle. Villa's Nathan Broadhurst went off injured on 30 minutes and Ray Peters suffered a hip injury on
THE start of the Bromsgrove Football League cup competitions saw a flurry of goals across the board. In the highest scoring game, Southside United won 7-4 at Real Archers while Blackwell thumped Star and Garter 8-2 with hat tricks for Dave Rafter and
FAIRFIELD Sunday progressed to the second round of the Keith Turner Cup with a 2-0 defeat of Sherwood Rangers. Simon Pinfield made no mistake from the penalty spot on 65 minutes to give Fairfield the lead and ten minutes later the hosts increased their
Bromsgrove Town U10sA 1 Headless Cross 1 A header by man of the match Chris Rudge ten minutes from time gave Town a deserved point. Impressive saves from Matthew Brunt kept the visitors at bay. Wyre Forest Panthers 2 Bromsgrove Town U10s B 3 Two goals
THE River Avon is slowly making a comeback in certain areas and this has prompted Redditch matchman Dave Fisher to resurrect the once 500 peg entry event. It will be held on Sunday, October 13 from Luddington to Bidford, starting as a 100 peg match at
Forest made their third substitution on 66 minutes with Jess on for goalscorer Johnson. The home side had earlier brought on Thompson for Louis-Jean on 46 minutes and Reid for another scorer Scimeca nine minutes later. Harriers sent on Shitlon, son of
THE spectacular cult hit musical - Oh! What a Night - opens at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre this weekend. It's the cult musical that has been sweeping the country by storm. This 70's musical sensation is set in New York, stars Sheila Ferguson (of
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United
F3 ace Stefan Hodgetts returns to the track where he recorded his first competitive motorsports win, at the weekend, hoping for a similar result. The Headless Cross speedster heads to Thruxton for the latest round of the F3 series looking for a solid
A BROMSGROVE born and bred businessman has chosen his home town in which to site an accident response centre capable of dealing with deadly oil and chemical spills. It was the excellent transport links which attracted Ceto Environmental Limited to make
A DUTCH barn full of new season's hay was destroyed when fire ripped through the building at a farm on the outskirts of Bromsgrove on Friday afternoon. Two appliances from Bromsgrove attended the blaze and firefighters spent 24 hours at the farm, which
Town residents had an illuminating experience when the last of over 500 brand new street lights was erected in Bromsgrove in an official "topping out" ceremony. The most ambitious street lighting scheme ever undertaken by Worcestershire County Council
POLICE in Bromsgrove and Redditch have completed a week long series of arrest days which has resulted in 37 arrests and 59 detected offences. Forty offences were in connection with violent crime and were as a result of a culmination of several weeks of
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of a burglary in Droitwich following a county-wide raid. The man, who was arrested in Worcester last Wednesday, September 4, was charged with burgling a home in St Richard's Gardens, in the Spa. He was also charged
IT'S hats off to the First Lord of Royal Droitwich Spa who gave a grand garden party at the weekend to formally announce his presence in the town. Lord Morton, from Cutnall Green, has been given the title with a little help from his friends - about 25
CALLS for bollards at a busy junction in Rubery have been made to highways experts. Bromsgrove district councillor Peter McDonald (Lab - Uffdown and Waseley) fears an accident is waiting to happen at the junction of Whetty Lane and Maple Road. He said
IF you asked the majority of people you stopped in Bromsgrove High Street if they knew who John Cotton was, it's pretty certain you would get few correct answers. Yet the results of Cotton's labours are all about us. Born in Worcester Road, opposite the
A BLONDE woman who was involved in a suspicious incident on a bus in Rubery is being sought by police who are concerned about her safety. The woman was travelling on the 63 service, which runs between the village and Birmingham, when a motorist forced
TRAIN and car enthusiasts will be in their element this weekend as the Hanbury Steam Rally returns to the town. A huge variety of things will be on display during the event, behind the Vernon Arms, on the B4090 Droitwich Road, Hanbury. Displays will include
THE Spa's MP is set to make the national headlines as he joins eight other participants in a major public hearing into the future of hunting. Peter Luff, Mid-Worcestershire's Tory MP, is a member of the Middle Way Group who will examine expert witnesses
THE wheels were turning for a charity bonanza as 600 cyclists raised more than £21,000 in an annual bikeathon near Bromsgrove on Sunday. Cyclists from as far afield as Holland and one aged just four chose a 10-mile or 26-mile course and set off from Mere
A SPA councillor, who had polio when he was a child, is putting his best foot forward this weekend when he joins the Rotary's charity walkathon. Councillor Roy Seabourne (Con - Droit West) will be taking on the five-mile walk in the Jubilee Walkathon,
FIREFIGHTERS in Bromsgrove today (Wednesday) held a minute's silence for their New York colleagues on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The station's Union flag was lowered to half-mast for 24 hours from
OUTLINE plans for the regeneration of the former United Engineering Forgings (UEF) plant reveal a sprawling housing estate to meet the needs of 700 employees at the proposed Bromsgrove Technology Park. Persimmon Homes wants the Newton Works site cleared
A WELL-KNOWN Spa music club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend with a sold-out concert. The End Of The Trail Country Music Concert Club has been providing high class country music concerts since 1977. This week's anniversary gig features
PARENTS campaigning for free bus travel for children from Stoke Prior to schools in Bromsgrove, because they claim it is unsafe for them to walk, have handed the county council a petition bearing 500 names. The document was given to Councillor June Longmuir
A RUBERY firm has defended moves to enhance its premises following a negative response from civic leaders. New barriers erected outside Classique Bathrooms, in New Road, have angered Bromsgrove district councillor Peter McDonald (Lab - Uffdown and Waseley
HAGLEY'S beat bobby is urging villagers dialling 999 to remember they live in Worcestershire - not Stourbridge. PC Chris Lord claims that a number of people calling the emergency services have been giving their addresses as Hagley, Stourbridge, West Midlands
THE owner of an animal haven in Blackwell, which is facing closure, is wishing on the stars to help her survive a cash flow crisis. Linda Tudor and her animal-loving supporters have written begging letters to former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney and
A 69th minute penalty from Lester put Harriers further behind after midfielder Parrish had tripped Bopp in the box.
BATCHLEY residents' thirst for knowledge will be quenched with the official opening of the new OAK Centre on Monday. Resident Tracey Gallen named the Cherry Tree Walk centre in a competition and it stands for Oasis of Advice and Knowledge. The opening
REDDITCH will come alive on Friday, September 20, with a cross-town party held by All Women's House and Paddington's Day Nursery. Families will be able to get information on training and support as well as enjoying fun activities. The day is to mark the
TODAY, I sat in Cripplegate Park and admired its many flowerbeds, all in full bloom. Two months ago I thought how terrible it looked. The pear tree was close by, which I saw planted in 1931 by the then-Prince of Wales. That part of the park was once a
REDDITCH'S Millennium Volunteers Project has come to an end after two years. More than 130 people aged 16-25 have benefited from the scheme, which gave young people a chance to gain confidence and learn new skills from activities, including painting murals
BROMSGROVE Golf Club secured second place in this year's penultimate Birmingham Alliance fixture at Pype Hayes GC last Saturday. Seven division one clubs competed and Bromsgrove's team of four pairs returned an aggregate score of 30 under par, leaving
BROMSGROVE Golf Club's 17-24 handicap team has reached the final of the Birmingham and District Vale and Robinson Trophy. Steve Hart's side beat Hilltop GC 155-152 last Saturday. Bromsgrove scores: Bob Hodges and Bob Brehaut (46 points); Steve Hart and
THE family of a Redditch man killed by a speeding car in Crete have spoken to the Advertiser after the Greek driver was sentenced to 18 months in jail. Trevor Freeth, 27, of Oakenshaw, was driving a moped on holiday in May 2000 when driver Kyriakos Katirtzis
Fernhill County Sports 0 Alvechurch 5 AN inspired substitution was the key to another resounding Alvechurch win. After taking the lead in the first minute through Brett Fitzpatrick, the visitors made life difficult for themselves for the rest of the half
HEADLESS Cross Ladies sit top of Division One South of the West Midlands Regional League after hammering new side Banbury 13-0 at the weekend. New signing Mandy Ellicot smashed seven with fellow newcomers Tina Benbow (three) and Becky Watson (two) also
A WEEK-long series of raids across Redditch targeting people suspected of committing violent crime resulted in 37 arrests, police have revealed. Some people were wanted for up to seven different offences and a total of 59 were detected during the strikes
FEARS have been raised about elderly people being intimidated by youths hanging around Hopkins Precinct. Alcester councillors are concerned after reports of youths jumping from behind bushes and scaring older residents. Alcester police have recommended
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies manager Marcus Bignot has shouldered the blame for his side's goalless draw against ten man Southampton at the weekend. The hosts had defender Jess Wright sent off for a deliberate handball after nine minutes but Blues captain Laura
KINGS Heath manager Sean Lawless was hoping to welcome back stopper Sam Chatwin and midfielder Mal Teague for tonight's (Wednesday) home game against Nuneaton Griffs. The Kingsmen are still reeling from Saturday's 4-1 loss to newly-promoted crowd-pullers
MORE than 110 Alcester children were involved in a holiday club before heading back to school. Youngsters were invited to the Baptist Church, Henley Street, to take part in a range of craft activities, including painting and drawing, making clay pots
STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers is hoping bigger crowds at the Beehive this season will lift his side out of their current disappointing form. The Bees beat Shifnal 2-1 at the weekend after golden boot Craig Pountney took his tally to five goals in six
THE majority of residents in south Warwickshire are happy with the service provided by Stratford Council - according to recent figures. A random survey of 5,000 homes singled out dustbin men for praise, with more than 80 per cent saying they were helpful
FECKENHAM manager Lee Adams is hoping to turn the corner after losing six first team players in a close season exodus. Last season's triple-pronged strike force departed with golden boot winner Brian Powell joining Alvechurch, Dean Meyrick dropping a
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have injury doubts over defenders Adie Smith and Lee Ayres for tonight's Worthington Cup first round clash against Division One Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (7.45). Smith is suffering from hamstring trouble while Ayres has
VISITORS can enjoy Studley Fire Station's annual flower show and fun day on Saturday from 1pm. As well as the usual flower displays there will be a barbecue, fun fair, bouncy castle, raffle and evening disco. Firemen will also be demonstrating extinguishing
Redditch United Girls U10's 21, Leamington Lions 0 An outstanding performance by Redditch against Leamington Lions. The visitors fielded an inexperienced team who have been together just a few weeks. Redditch themselves had only three players from last
WITH talk of war against Iraq rife at the moment, parishioners in Studley have been holding silent vigils for peace. The Rev Margaret Deimel and The Rev Richard Deimel have been taking members of Studley Parish Church up to the Millennium Green for the
A NEW service aimed at "silver surfers" is being brought to Alvechurch to encourage older folk to use the internet. Worcestershire County Council has already introduced the mobile IT unit Comput@bus to Redditch and Wythall. The service, which provides
STUDLEY CC are one favourable result from making history and winning promotion to Division One of the Birmingham League. Mark Lewis' side need only to avoid defeat in a title decider at second placed Water Orton on Saturday (12pm start). The Washford
BARNT Green CC First XI captain Lyndon Jones believes his team has what it takes to bounce back after the heartbreak of losing the National Knockout final. Green went down by seven wickets to Saffron Walden at Edgbaston last Thursday. Jones' side posted
Would-be historians can discover scenes from Redditch's needle industry past with a new course starting this month. Tutor David Morgan will be starting the 10 week course on Monday, September 16 to be held from 7-9pm at Kingsley College. The price of
Redditch Arts Circle programme secretary Chris Skirrow is exhibiting pastel work at the Palace Theatre until the end of October. Her exhibition, which also includes work in other mediums, will then move to Redditch Library in November.
THE recent meeting featured an illustrated talk by Ken Hughes entitled Tea, Sauce and Custard. The talk was a look at the history of three famous Birmingham companies during their formative years as they became household names - H P Sauce, Bird's Custard
