SEX is being offered for sale in a respectable Worcester suburb, with prostitutes and their clients making life hell for neighbouring tenants. Up to 20 men a day are ringing the doorbell at 5 Fort Royal Mews in London Road, and the noise of doors slamming
POLICE officers in Worcestershire look set to scoop large overtime payments in the wake of the firefighters' strike writes Guy Whitmore and Deborah Clarke-Sutton. Officers at West Mercia have been asked to provide support for the Green Goddesses after
A TERRIFIED Worcester teenager was left stranded after being thrown off a bus because her pass had expired 20 minutes earlier. Emily Langstone was left sobbing at the CrownGate depot after the First in the Midlands driver refused to allow her to board
PUPILS at a Worcester primary school have been making a mess this week - but they have their headteacher's full support. The Key Stage 1 pupils at Gorse Hill Primary School, Hollymount Road, have been getting creative with the help of Worcester Arts Workshop
ONE of Worcestershire's best known and most popular police chiefs of the last 50 years, Sir John Willison, has died aged 88. When Sir John was chief constable of the former Worcestershire Constabulary, it was said he knew the christian name of every officer
POLICE are winning the battle against loutish behaviour on the streets of Worcester, new figures revealed today. Last month, officers recorded 786 public disorder incidents - which include anti-social crimes such as drunkenness and vandalism. This was
WITH British wintertime about to begin next week, West Mercia police are warning the public to be vigilant and protect their homes against the possibility of burglaries during the short days and long nights ahead. In two burglaries out of every 10 the
SINGLE mums in Worcester are "disgusted" child maintenance payments may be slashed by a fifth, according to Government documents. A new formula being introduced by the Child Support Agency will mean a reduction of 19 per cent for working single mothers
THE Lockerbie families are being used as an excuse by Libya and America to end sanctions for economic reasons, according to the father of one of the Worcestershire victims. Libya's Foreign Minister Abdel-Rahman Shalqam insisted that Tripoli "will never
A WORCESTER pub has laid down the gauntlet to trivia lovers as it holds the first heat of a national contest to find the brainiest pub quiz team. The Talbot, in Barbourne Road, will be pushing the team's general knowledge to the limits during the first
A NEW prickly arrival at West Midland Safari & Leisure Park is wowing the visitors to one of Worcestershire's top attractions. Katie the baby porcupine was named after her keeper Kate Such, who celebrated her 21st birthday on the same day the prickly
PLANTS, soil and other gardening questions are to be put to the panel at a school's gardening question time. The Friends of Bishop Perowne CE High School, Merriman's Hill, Worcester, have called in top experts for the event next month. Former pupil Chris
DRINKERS at a Worcester pub have been helping a number of species of rare birds - by drinking wine. The Nightingale's customers have won praise from the RSPB for helping to raise awareness of the decline of Portuguese cork orchards. The decline is threatening
YOUNGSTERS at a Worcester school have been busy cleaning out their cupboards and handing over toys to a good cause. Pupils at Warndon Infants School donated a string of items to Operation Christmas Child, organised by Samaritans Purse. Shoe boxes were
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, October 26 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Walsall Wood (2.45). Division One South: Leominster Town v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Saturday, November 2 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Gornal Athletic
A WOMAN walking her dog encountered a half-dressed man sitting on a bicycle at the weekend. She was walking her pet near a wooded area, off Ipsley Church Lane, on Saturday, at about 3pm, when she saw the man, who was naked from the waist down. He is described
A THIEF snatched a bag containing £500 which its owner had just won during a night out. As the 60 year-old woman walked home over a footbridge by Grendon Close, Matchborough, on Friday, someone ran up behind her. He grabbed her bag and, in a brief struggle
A Redditch teenager was kidnapped and forced to steal beer from local off-licences, a jury heard. Wesley Martin, aged 18, was taken on two shoplifting expeditions but then escaped. He was found hiding in bushes and suffered a broken finger in a beating
A JURY has cleared a 50-year-old man of a sex crime against a child. Keith Berrey had denied committing gross indecency with a nine-year-old girl four years ago. The girl made a complaint to her mother during a discussion on paedophiles, Worcester Crown
TAKE a butcher's at these awards. The perfect meat product was the verdict of one of the judges when he sampled products from TH Checkett's, in Old Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa. The wholesale and retail butchers won a total of 12 awards at the Guild
STUDLEY will take on Nationwide Conference outfit Hereford United in a friendly tonight (Wednesday ko 7.15pm). Player-coach Nicky Cross arranged the competitive workout for Studley and the hosts are hoping to see a full strength side with a handful of
REDDITCH Regals Women's Basketball team will be forced to look for a new home when Studley Leisure Centre closes on Sunday November 10. Stratford Council has decided to close the centre after numerous problems and it could be closed well into the new
THE trust which runs the Alexandra Hospital went on the defensive to clear up what it claims is misunderstanding regarding the level of ophthalmology services there. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust wrote to Redditch Council before councillors
October 25, 1902 As usual there was not a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Redditch Literary and Scientific Institute on Wednesday night. It is regrettable that more interest is not shown in the affairs of this useful and well
October 24, 1952 An active worker in many public organisations, Mr John W C Bird, of Norfolk Place, Crabbs Cross, died at his home last Friday. He was in his 76th year. He was a member of Redditch Urban District Council for a short time and was secretary
THE parents of a Redditch man who died in 1989 have helped to raise more than £4,000 to buy equipment for the Alexandra Hospital in his memory This week, Les and Ina Bullock, parents of Peter Bullock, from Oakenshaw, saw the culmination of all their hard
ALEXANDRA Hospital users are being given the chance to talk about their experiences of acute services provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) wants people to give their views as part of its routine
REDDITCH Ladies are gunning for their first league points of the season after a morale boosting friendly draw against higher league opposition. An Emma Preston equaliser earned the Bromsgrove Road club a 1-1 draw against a Stratford Ladies side playing
REDDITCH continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-1 win at home to Market Drayton. A Stephen Cook penalty flick and Anthony Brooks strike secured the points to give the Bromsgrove Road side seven points from their opening three fixtures
WHAT'S all this fuss about Wayne Rooney I hear you City fans cry -- did anyone not see Dan Jones at the weekend? Okay he may not have struck the goal to sink one of the best teams in Europe, but then if Jones had been playing he might have closed down
FINAL detailed plans for a £1.5 million mosque in Smallwood will be debated by Redditch councillors on Tuesday night, just days before its proposed site is finally sold to project leaders. More than £300,000 was raised by the town's Muslim community to
PLEAS to axe proposals for a Western Studley bypass will be sent to the Department of Transport after a motion was passed by Redditch Council on Monday night. A motion put forward by Councillor Phil Mould sought to revoke the £40 million plans, which
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
Bromsgrove and Redditch Champions Lickey Monarchs' proved too good for West Midland Phones B, winning 10-0 in the opening week of the season. West Midlands Phones, promoted from Division Two, went down 7-3 to SPSP. Steve Nicholls won his three for the
THIEVES who stole a BMW after breaking into a house, phoned the owners to tell them they were taking their car. The black BMW series 525 was taken from the drive of a house in Wythall, on Wednesday, October 16, at 3.50am. It is believed the house was
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
At the Midlands Closed Trampoline Championships at North Solihull Sports Centre Redditch Trampoline Club members proved they are a force to be reckoned with. The under 9 girls was dominated by Redditch with Zoe Spicer winning and Lydia West second. In
IN THE last Hymatic AC match of the year fished at Weston-on-Avon peg 13 certainly didn't prove unlucky for club member Ray Richards. Fishing his favourite area of the Avon he netted a chub of around 4lb together with another fish taken on float fished
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS 1-0 Scorer, Bullock Att, 111 Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) 2-2 Lutz, Pinkney 216 Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) 2-3 Bullock, Preedy 358 MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) 3-1 Jukes, May (2) 134 Sat, 31
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE 1 HARRIERS 3 IAN Britton emphasised his desire to keep Kidderminster Harriers in the winning groove by fielding arguably his strongest available line-up at Dagenham and Redbridge in the LDV Trophy. And the manager's move paid
SHREWSBURY 2 HARRIERS 3 THEY say luck must be earned and Kidderminster Harriers certainly deserved their fortune in Division Three on Saturday. Harriers' first win at Shrewsbury and the third on their travels in a row had all the ingredients of a great
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
REDDITCH councillors unanimously voted to call for a re-think of the town's new bus services at a meeting on Monday. A motion, proposed as a matter of urgent business by Mark Shurmer and seconded by Andy Fry, urged bus companies First and Pete's Travel
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
Pershore 4 Feckenham 3 THE dismissal of striker Brian Powell capped a miserable night for Feckenham as they threw away a two goal half-time lead. Powell gave the Millers the lead in the first half but his frustration as the hosts fought back earned him
REDDITCH United Women hoisted themselves out of the bottom two with a welcome 4-0 win over league newcomers Banbury at the weekend. The Studley FC side had to switch the fixture to the Abbey Stadium because Redditch Weatherguard needed the Beehive for
HEADLESS Cross Ladies stormed to the top of the league after blitzing previous leaders Fairfield Villa 8-0 on Sunday. The Alvechurch tenants have now scored 22 goals in two matches at their new home and will be hoping to extend their freescoring ways
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers reached the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy with a comfortable 3-1 win at Dagenham and Redbridge last night. A much-changed Daggers side, with Conference and FA Cup commitments in mind, were no match for Ian Britton's men who
WORCESTER Rugby Club are on course for a Powergen Cup showdown with English and European champions Leicester Tigers. The in-form Sixways club need to hurdle the challenges of Manchester, who they have already beaten once this season (66-22), and Waterloo
AN unprecedented show combining the strength and power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing opens at Alexandra Theatre next week. Tap Dogs, from Monday until Saturday, November 2, started with six men from an Australian town. Olivier
CLASSICAL music lovers will be in for a treat when the world-renowned Martinu String Quartet comes to town this week. The quartet, which performs at the Palace Theatre on Friday, first formed in 1976 at the Conservatoire in Prague and has since toured
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown will be hoping for a decision from Halesowen Town midfielder Mark Taylor this week. Veteran midfielder Taylor, who Yeltz manager Brendan Phillips took to Halesowen from Nuneaton, is a free agent after being released last
PLANNING permission is being sought for a new healthcare centre at Brockhill Prison. The application involves upgrading healthcare facilities at the Tardebigge women's prison to meet health service standards. The prison complex was constructed in the
REDDITCH'S Break A Leg Theatre Company is preparing for a November production dealing with the reality of school life. Year 11 Are Animals is taken from an Australian story by Richard Tulloch. The play will be performed by the company's older theatre
Three star THIS is not a bad film, it's just not a great film and it had the potential to be. Based on Jack the Ripper's life-choice of slaying and slicing prostitutes, From Hell has strong acting, atmospheric sets and a 'whodunnit theory' which stands
Three star IMAGINE it's 1944, you're a pen pusher, still sitting behind a desk having seen no action as the Second World War comes to an end. And just as your mind dreams of being a frontline hero, the man you're driving back to base has his head blown
Four star SHE'S a gorgeous former soap star from Australia, she has a fantastic voice and a unique look - but she's not Kylie. Not surprisingly, I was a bit sceptical about this debut album from Neighbours star Holly Valance and was quietly convinced
Five star NOTHING I have watched since I was six has caused me to hide my face behind out-stretched fingers in such embarrassment and shout 'Aaaaagh!' While alone. Few comedies these days can stir emotions so much that, on one hand, you can't bear to
YOUNG people will be given an insight on what happens in the rest of the world when a Global Citizenship day is held at Redditch Youth House next week. Around the World in Half a Day takes place at the Ipsley Street venue from 10am-4pm next Wednesday
Watercolours, oil paintings and tapestries will be on display at Studley Art Circle's exhibition on Saturday The event is at Studley Parish Centre from 10.30am-3.30pm and a donation will be made to Macmillan Cancer Relief.
REDDITCH Black History Society is exhibiting traditional arts and crafts from Africa and the Caribbean at Forge Mill Museum. Members have contributed personal possessions to the exhibition, which opened in the Riverside museum's temporary exhibitions
Rushwick Cavalier toppled Tower All Stars to post their second score of 500 or better in quick succession in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. With seven players in the 40s and led by B. Whitcombe's
Shooters and Sausagemen continue to set the pace at the top of Division Four of the Worcester and District Skittle League. Shooters overcame Stowaways with a home win by 16 pins. Top scoring for Shooters was L Vann with 39. Newcomers Sausagemen scored
CROWN Regulars beat Wasps 366-313 in Monday Division One of the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Full results are: DIVISION ONE Transporters 366(2) (C. Cooper 36), Marauders 403(18) (M. Vobe 41). Runaways 432(18) (L. Seldon 42, M
WOODRUSH return to Powergen North Midlands One action at home to neighbours Five Ways Old Edwardians at the weekend. Paul Moore's side were without a competitive fixture at the weekend after bowing out of the Intermediate Cup at the first hurdle. A planned
REDDITCH'S misery deepened at the weekend with a 30 -12 defeat which dumped them out of the Powergen Junior Vase at the second hurdle. The Kingfishers were playing their first tie in the national competition after first round opponents Chaddesley Corbett
KINGS Norton face a four pointer when they return to league action at the weekend. Pete May's side were without a competitive game at the weekend after withdrawing from the Powergen Intermediate Cup earlier in the season. The Midlands West four South
FIREFIGHTERS will be manning a picket line in Bromsgrove as they stage a 48 hour strike which could put lives in danger. The town's 40 firefighters and full-time engine will be out of action from 9am on Tuesday, October 29, to 9am on Thursday, October
WITH regard to the double-decker being brought by First (Midland Red) to Worcester, it was on October 1, 1976 that the last double-deckers were used in Worcester by the company and the day that Malvern garage closed in Spring Lane. The last double-deckers
THE Countryside Alliance thanks all those in Worcestershire who gave up their day on September 22 to be part of the display of people-power that brought more than 400,000 people into London to march peacefully for liberty and livelihood. It was also gratifying
SIMPLE arithmetic proves that the proposals by the New Labour councillors (the so-called Labour group) of less involvement and decision-making by the councillors - who were voted in to represent the people - will obviously mean less democracy. In reply
I AM on secondment from my company in Germany for six months and have been staying with friends at the university here in Birmingham. They have taken me to visit many wonderful places including the beautiful city of Worcester and when I was there I happened
FRIDAY night revellers can look forward to safer nights out thanks to a novel piece of police spy kit. Bromsgrove force used their new close circuit television (CCTV) van for the first time on Friday night. (PL:d00975.jpg:CATCHING OUT CRIME: Sgt Ian Joseph
FIREWORK hooligans in Bromsgrove are being warned of the stiff penalties they face in a tough new crackdown. The police are warning that they will not tolerate the misuse of fireworks in the run-up to bonfire night. Acting chief inspector Angela Burnet
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A GROUP of Spa nursing home residents celebrated when their new building was officially opened by the town's mayor. Councillor Terry Spencer (Con-Droit Central) officially opened the new building at St John's Nursing Home, off the Holloway, last Tuesday
VICTORY against Cambridge City returned us to the top and despite a few barbed comments that is where we deserve to be. Okay we have put in a few indifferent performances but no one is going to tell me that after 14 games we are in a false position -
ALL the retained firefighters who work around Alcester and Bidford are to join their full-time colleagues in the national strike. The 11 part-time firefighters work at Alcester, with about the same number in Bidford, are members of the the Fire Brigade
ALCESTER has been spared in the latest bout of severe weather - but not the outlying villages. However, no one was injured after gales and rain hit the area last Tuesday evening. Worst affected was Aston Cantlow, with the main road leading into the village
POP Idol contestant and vocalist David Graham performed to more than 360 Alcester youngsters to warn them about the dangers of drugs. The Say No and Phone (SNAP) campaign, which has won the best community crime prevention programme award, was at Alcester
BUDDING music stars of the future are getting a helping hand at Alcester Grammar School. The Birmingham Road school has a new composer in residence, Dr Richard Rodrick-Jones. Headteacher Iain Blaikie said there was now a waiting list to get into the music
A HEADTEACHER, teacher and senior administration officer - all from Alcester schools - have been rewarded for their long service. Roger Gowland, headteacher at Temple Grafton Primary School, and Zoltan Sagi and Patricia Taylor, from Alcester High School
IT has taken two years but the B50 Bidford appraisal has finally been completed. More than 1,300 villagers from Bidford, Broom, Marcliff and Barton returned completed questionnaires after 2,200 forms were sent out - making a 60.5 per cent return rate.
VILLAGERS have supported action for a new housing development on a gypsy encampment in Bidford. About 80 per cent of the 1,331 respondents wanted to see new housing built on the green field site at Friday Furlong on which nearly 80 gypsies already live
NEARLY 900 villagers commented there was no problem with the healthcare they received. But people would like to see a more specialised healthcare service in the area, including more specialist nurses. And about 1,200 people wanted more NHS dentistry in
REDDITCH'S top police officer has been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct. Chief Supt Patsy Lord, who has been heading Redditch division for five years, was suspended from duty on Friday pending an investigation in relation to internal
REDDITCH firefighters will be picketing outside their Birmingham Road station during the first of a series of strikes taking place to improve pay. At last week's ballot, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) members across the country voted 9-1 to strike in an attempt
WARTIME memories are being sought as part of an important project to record every Second World War installation in and around Redditch. Mike Johnson, of Cookhill, who is making the appeal, is a volunteer for the Defence of Worcestershire project which
A REDDITCH probationer constable has received a commendation for his part in arresting offenders who stole a caravan. While on leave from training in June, Pc Chris Bradley spotted someone driving away a Volvo and caravan from a house in Stoke Heath,
MAGIC, mischief and malice all figure, to varying degrees, in The Tempest, thought to be Shakespeare's final play. The magic comes courtesy of the embittered Prospero, portrayed by telly favourite, Richard Briers, in the touring production running for
STUDLEY Leisure Centre's management company is ending its 12-year tenure after major controversy over council leaks, the firm's financial status and accusations over health and safety. Studley Pool Management (SPM), which was re-awarded the contract to
MEMBERS, friends, other institutes and WI advisers were welcomed to the October open meeting by president Sue Canfield. The business was dealt with and various reports given. Results of the questionnaire on the way forward for Inkberrow WI would be available
PRESIDENT Georgina Hunt introduced district chairman Jean Gavin, who lit the Friendship Candle for Inner Wheel the world over. Georgina went on to thank members for their help and support at her Sunday lunch, when a substantial amount was raised for charity
AT the October meeting, members were requested to send Jackie Grier news items for the next newsletter, due out in November. The Christmas meal was discussed and also the group Wassail evening on December 18. Speaker Mrs Jean Farrington explained how
The first of three days of graduation ceremonies brought to you by the Worcester Evening News. BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS MAJORING IN ART AND DESIGN Penelope Rebecca Bradley, Katherine Elizabeth Bullock, Catherine Marie Carter, Frances Ann Clegg, Rebecca
Young recruits are being sought for Inkberrow's Baby and Toddler Group. The group meets on Tuesdays, from 10am until noon, in Inkberrow Village Hall. For more details, call Clair Mason on 893521 or Debbie Sargeant on 01386 793545.
THE role of the German resistance during the Second World War proved to be an award-winning topic for a Herefordshire scholar. Beryl Hoda won the Hallmark Prize for her outstanding history dissertation. She concentrated her efforts on the activities of
THOUSANDS of graduates will finally receive their degrees in a series of prestigious ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral. University College Worcester is celebrating the achievements of its students at its ceremonies, which start today (Wednesday). They
PLANS for a charity walkathon between Forge Mill Museum and Arrow Valley Countryside Centre have been mooted. The move will come in an attempt to raise the profile of both venues and attract up to 86,000 more visitors each year. It is part of a nine-month
DON Vincent has got his knickers severely twisted over a complete fallacy (Letters, October 9). No farmer I know begrudges hardworking people their livelihood whether they are miners, foundry workers or whatever. However bad their working conditions,
REGARDING the suggestion of pedestrianising High Street, Alcester, with all due respect I can assure Mr MG Edwards there would certainly be more than the traders objecting to this proposal. Try walking children to school along School Road when the High
THE Mental Health Foundation this week issues a reminder that the clocks go back on Sunday. Every year, many thousands of people dread the onset of winter, not knowing they are actually dreading Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a winter depression
WEBHEATH residents fear a lack of speed ramps and other traffic calming measures in the area could be putting people in danger, a survey has revealed. The findings from the latest 20:20 vision event, organised as part of Redditch Partnership's campaign
Redditch fire crews were called to a fire at a derelict carpet shop, in Mount Pleasant, Southcrest on Tuesday morning. Police are said to be investigating in the wake of the 3am blaze.
SAVE the Children and 17 other charities will be setting up a Christmas card shop in Redditch Library from Friday until December 14. Charities involved include the RNLI, Diabetes UK, the Red Cross and St Giles Hospice. There will be a wide selection of
A WINYATES man is set to embark on an extreme cross-country and obstacle course to raise money for the County Air Ambulance. Tim Walls, 48, is taking part in the well-known Tough Guy race in Perton, near Wolverhampton, in January and is seeking company
WINNIE Mandela, Malcolm X, Bob Marley and Martin Luther King are some of the figures featured in a booklet produced by a Redditch organisation to mark Black History Month. The Redditch Black History Society booklet also includes information on Black History
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester (01905 763763). Warwickshire County Council: Shire Hall, Warwick (01926 410410). Warwickshire Record Office: County Archivist, Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick (01926
TOURISM businesses in the county are being urged to start taking steps to comply with forthcoming disability legislation. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 says all businesses should take "reasonable steps" to make sure disabled people are not disadvantaged
A BID to encourage more children to cycle to school has had a big boost at a Redditch school by Worcestershire County Council. A storage facility for 120 bikes has been installed at Ipsley Middle School and will be opened by the Bishop of Dudley. The
Two fire crews were called to a grill pan blaze at a house in Bentley Close, Southcrest, shortly after 5pm on Wednesday.
Alcoholism Hereford & Worcester Advisory Service on Alcohol: 25 The Tything, Worcester (01905 27417). Substance Misuse Service: 5 Merrimans Hill Road, Worcester (01905 29955). Arthritis Diane's Arthritis Care Support Group: Diane Cooke (01527 523474
American football Redditch Arrows: Bob Burns (01527 517516). Angling Shakespeare Redditch Federation of Anglers: Rod Spooner (01527 544466). Studley Angling Society: John Bushell (01527 457485). Archery Redditch Company of Archers: Mr A Griffin (01527
Cameo Cameo Club: Mrs MF Hague (01527 62337). Ladies' Luncheon Club Alcester Conservative Luncheon Club: Mrs Helen Winder (01789 400679). Mothers' Union Beoley, Church Hill & Abbey Park Mothers' Union: Denise Bayliffe, St Leonard's Church, Beoley
CHILDREN from Feckenham First School gathered at the village church ladened with goods for a harvest festival service. The youngsters and their parents brought in produce from home which was then sold after the service. Every year, the money raised from
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith presented an award to Woodfield Middle School at an assembly in recognition of its commitment to promoting literacy and numeracy. The school won the Basic Skills Award after inspections and the development of programmes to help
PUPILS in Redditch have received a welcome boost to the growing number of Young Engineers' Club thanks to the generosity of businessmen. Redditch Manufacturers' Association (RMA) members have donated £500 for a video to help the clubs, which teach eight
AMOROUS couples have been warned that their lives could be at risk if they don't douse the flames of passion. The warnings have come from the Fire Brigade Union, which says it fears that the safety of people and drunken or high-spirited bonfire party
A WOMAN enjoying her lunch on a bench in Worcester had her purse snatched by a heroin addict. Michael Littlewood put a coat between himself and the victim to get his hands on her money. Worcester magistrates heard yesterday how the theft took place on
A WORCESTER man was spotted by two paramedics kicking his asthmatic girlfriend in the head during a drunken row. Jason Witchard then started verbally abusing the paramedics as they came to see what was happening, Worcester magistrates heard yesterday.
PEOPLE who have worked at Kays, in Worcester, are being invited to share their memories for the sake of posterity. Film of former employees relating memories and anecdotes will be placed on a website to form a living archive. The Kays Community Archive
A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discover if Worcestershire people are getting value for money from social services. Service users will have a chance to have their say on whether they think current charges are fair. The What Do You Think? meeting will
TWO projects for teenagers in Wychavon can go ahead after winning Awards for All Lottery grants. One is a drugs awareness programme to be held in 10 youth centres throughout the district and the other is a drama scheme for youngsters with Downs Syndrome
"RIDICULOUS" plans to move a Worcestershire bridleway from one side of a hedge to the other was due to come under the spotlight during a public inquiry today. Villagers living in Stoke Bliss, near Tenbury Wells, oppose the move - which they claim is ridiculous
MINISTERS have been defeated in the House of Lords over plans to opt for mass slaughter, rather than vaccination, in the event of another foot-and-mouth outbreak. Peers last night voted by 171 to 123 to change the Animal Health Bill to give priority to
A PLAN to foil boy racers causing nightly disturbance on a Malvern retail park should be put into action without delay, said district councillor Tom Wells. After complaints about the noise and nuisance, agents Insignia Richard Ellis have agreed to put
MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, October 26 Hinckley v Malvern. Saturday, November 2 Malvern v Spalding. Saturday, November 16 Kenilworth v Malvern. Saturday, November 23 Malvern v Longton. Saturday, November 30 Malvern v Bromsgrove. Saturday, December 7 Barkers
ANYONE with objects they think might be of value can get them valued at a charity antiques evening. Save The Children is holding the event at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 30, from 7 to 9pm. An expert from Andrew Grant will be available
A STRAY tap under a bridge has left Bromyard Folk Festival facing a £1,000 bill for water the charity did not use. The tap, across the football field from the festival site, may have been turned on by children. The resulting bill will make a big hole
ALCESTER Grammar's Richard and Tom Brenda, both 16, led the British cadet team in Hungary to ninth place in a strong international sabre event where 37 teams from eleven countries took part. In the individual event of the Koracell Kupa at Godollo, both
THE Faithful City's latest scheme to raise their profile with those from outside the immediate area is under way. One of the oldest authorities in the nation is now at the forefront of information providing and, with the launch of their latest tourism
October 21, 1977 Residents calling for local improvements have received yet another blow to the pride they have in their district. Local schoolchildren who have been comparing areas of Redditch in an economic survey of the town have been told to regard
A COOKHILL sailor is preparing to tackle the first Challenge Business Round Britain Yacht Race. Richard Stringfellow, a 23-year-old Loughborough University graduate, will be attending two five-day training camps before being allotted to the crew of one
REDDITCH Regents are out to extend their perfect start to the season at home to Old Sils on Sunday. Regents saw off neighbours Bromsgrove at the weekend for the second time this season after dumping their derby opponents out of the Rosebowl. The Arrow
THE two fire engines which attended a false alarm at the Everyman just before curtain up on Tuesday were, thankfully, not needed to put out a fire. However, it might have been advisable to keep the crews at the theatre in case the sizzling pace of this
REDDITCH and Bromsgrove police are holding a recruitment day on Sunday in a bid to sign up 300 officers by April. Personnel manager Tracey Cooper said there were many misconceptions about the police - which officers are hoping to dispel during the day
REDDITCH police are appealing for information after arsonists struck at a house in Holloway Lane, St Georges, Redditch. The incident happened last Saturday night when, police believe, someone set fire to a sun lounger in the back garden of a house. This
Environmental health chiefs are to meet the company behind a proposed sex shop in the town centre to discuss whether a licence for it is needed. Bosses at Lovejoys.net claimed a licence was not needed to open a store next month but environmental health
A Redditch man has escaped a prison sentence after he and two others sold counterfeit CDs, videos, music cassettes and computer games at a car boot sale, making the public believe they were genuine. At a previous Solihull Magistrates court hearing, Mark
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
POLICE have again issued an appeal for information following an assault outside the youth centre on Ipsley Street, Smallwood, at about 7pm on Friday, August 2. Three men were sitting in a burgundy Vauxhall Cavalier when a black Vauxhall Cavalier and a
JEFF Heath's Birmingham League Division 2 side has made a solid start to the season with two drawn games and a win this week. There were wins from Steve Wells (board 3), Jeff Heath (4) and new member Tom Robinson (5). Paul Robertson (1) and Giles Stanton
STUDLEY'S Kerry Homer has qualified for the Winter Novice Regional Championships at Solihull in April after just three outings on Tzarina. The monut is the half sister of Homer's favoured Monarch's Prima Donna and has recorded 20 points after being registered
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
HARRIERS' U-18s, who embarked on a great FA Youth Cup run last season before falling to Nottingham Forest, were knocked out at the first-round stage on Monday night. They lost 3-0 at Oadby Town in one of their worst displays of the season. Richard Langford
Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month. Restricted to reserve appearances at the Division One club, his manager Dave Jones wanted Melligan to
PLANS for a £300,000 revamp of shop fronts and buildings in the town centre are to be taken forward as part of a major improvement programme. The news follows the release of a town centre strategy and action plan which highlighted its weaknesses and strengths
HEADLESS Cross residents claim their area's history is being obliterated because of councillors approving too many demolition orders. At a neighbourhood group meeting, one resident questioned councillors over why they would agree to houses being demolished
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
STUDLEY striker Craig Pountney could be back in action within two months after discovering he has not broken his kneecap. A break was the initial diagnosis after the Bees top scorer was taken to the Alexandra Hospital two weeks ago. But a specialist told
ALVECHURCH suffered their first competitive defeat of the season to tumble out of the FA Vase at the first hurdle on Saturday. The much-hyped visit of title favourites Rugby Town ended in disappointment for the hosts who were beaten 3-0 on their own patch
BLUES Ladies slipped further adrift in the National Division relegation zone as they emerged from the first half of the most daunting domestic fixture double pointless. Birmingham went down 3-1 to champions-elect Fulham at their Woking FC home on Sunday
FECKENHAM manager Lee Adams is hoping to attract midfielder Gavin Barratt back to the Valley after making a seven day approach to Studley. The midfielder joined Redditch United after graduating but moved to Alliance neighbours Studley after being frozen
NEW College's First Aid Unit has announced a 100 per cent pass rate on its Managing Safely course for the fourth year running. The course, run part-time over four months, involved health and safety at work and covered topics including regulations, law
Roll up those sleeves again for the next blood donor sessions.The National Blood Service will be at Trinity High School, Easemore Road, on Thursday, October 31, from 1.30-3.15pm and 4.30-7.15pm.
Thursday, October 24 Worcester Theatre Company: River's Up, Swan Theatre, Worcester. Until November 9. Tickets from 01905 27322. Billy Jenkins and the Blues Collective, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 440 3838. Onatti Theatre Company
POOLBROOK Primary School in Malvern has escaped with minor damage after pranksters put a lit firework through a letterbox. Police and the fire brigade were called to the school last Wednesday night (October 16) at around 10.30pm after someone let off
Youngsters are invited to make magic lanterns at Forge Mill Museum next week. Peter Burton will be leading morning and afternoon sessions on Monday, which cost £3 per pumpkin. To book call the museum on 62509.
LEADERS Bromsgrove Rovers visit bottom club Swindon Supermarine in the Dr Martens Western Division tonight (7.45) expecting to pick up three points. Joint managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford will be without Grant Beckett (knee) and Steve Pope who is unavailable
HEREFORD United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy on the golden goal rule last night after conceding a controversial penalty in a pulsating 4-3 first-round defeat against Second Division Northampton Town at Edgar Street. United manager Graham Turner and
Evesham United paid the price for failing to convert a hatful of chances when they lost 2-1 in last night's local derby against Redditch United at the Valley Stadium. The Robins made a dream start, going in front after only two minutes. Shaun Pratt was
The Worcestershire Sporting Club, in association with Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club, is staging an amateur tournament at Worcester Rugby Club on Friday (October 25). Boxing starts at 7.30 pm, and proceeds will benefit Worcester City ABC, Acorns Children's
Unbeaten Ambassador carried their league form into the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Tewkesbury Sports Knockout Cup. They defeated higher-graded Inkberrow with goals from Schembri (2) and Haines. Shipston Excelsior made progress in the Bluck
The Midlands 18-Group Clubs Championship kick-off on Sunday (October 27) with North Midlands travelling to face Staffordshire at Castlecroft, Wolverhampton in their opening match. The championship, which forms an important stage in the selection process
STUDLEY man and former Redditch Shopmobility manager Alan Ferris did his annual duty at the Labour Party Conference recently, overseeing the provision of scooters. Although retired, Mr Ferris, of Allen Close, has organised the operation with his friend
A NEW adventure is set to unfold to the beat of the jungle drums at Malvern Theatres on Saturday. The Singing Kettle returns with new show Jungle Party - once described as pantomime without the boring bits. Children's ITV stars Cilla Fisher, Artie Trezise
A RUSSIAN ballet company performs at Birmingham Hippodrome next week as part of its first visit to the UK. The Grigorovich Ballet presents Spartacus and Romeo and Juliet from Monday until Saturday, November 2. The Hippodrome is one of only three theatres
YOUNGSTERS across the town will have a rocking half term when Dream Concerts returns to the Palace Theatre with Hit Machine 2002. This brand new show features tributes to Pop Idols Will Young and Gareth Gates, as well as favourites from Liberty X, Kylie
A FINAL decision on whether or not to demolish or revamp prefabricated homes in Abbeydale will be made on December 9. This is despite a meeting last night between council chiefs and residents to discuss and draw up a refurbishment programme for the homes
Redditch mayor Steve Wheeler and his wife will be at the town hall for the Redditch One World Link Cultural Day on Friday.
SERVICE users are invited to give their views on the way Worcestershire County Council social services charge at a meeting in Redditch. The 'What Do You Think' meeting will be held at the Ecumenical Centre tomorrow from 1-3pm. The Department of Health
PLANS to demolish vacant school buildings and houses to make way for a residential development in Wythall are facing a refusal next week. The application involves building six terraced, four semi-detached and two detached three-storey houses, as well
MOUTHPIECE Theatre Company's new season opens in a spine-chilling fashion with a supernatural thriller inspired by the Civil War and the Battle of Worcester. The theme of The Bridge is the repeated patterns of human experience stretching across the centuries
SATURDAY'S opponents Swindon Supermarine are in action at home to league leaders Bromsgrove Rovers tonight (ko 7.45pm). The league's bottom club have a fitness doubt over player-manager Tom Jones who has a rib injury. Adie Adams will be available to face
BROMSGROVE MP Julie Kirkbride met Alvechurch Councillor June Griffiths at Redditch Council on Friday to discuss the possible building of the Bordesley bypass. The bypass may become a reality if the Abbey Stadium is given the go-ahead. Bordesley residents
FORMER Redditch United manager Dennis Mortimer is one of several managers who contribute to a new book by a Worcester author. Chris Green's first book, 'The Sack Race' is a study of the plight of football managers in the professional and semi-pro game
Four star THE fantastic title track tips this otherwise average offering into the realms of greatness. With Anastacia-like vocals, this funky, country-tinged number is the best on the album. And there are thankfully less power ballads than anticipated
Two star THE second album from jj72 is simply a let down and poor, to say the least. After the major success of their eponymous first album with hit songs on it like Oxygen and Snow, the trio has gone off the boil and, more importantly, out of the public
A SPOOKILY good time lies in store at a fund-raising Halloween disco. Redditch and District Cerebral Palsy Support Group (REDCAPS) hosts the event at Catshill Working Men's Club from 7pm on Thursday, October 31. There will be dancing, entertainment, food
Next month will give people the chance to learn about wildlife with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. On Wednesday, November 20, there will be a talk on water voles at St George's Hall, St George's from 7.30pm. On Saturday, November 23, there will be a birdwatching
The Redditch Cancer Research shop, in Market Place, is urging everyone to join in its Make a Difference day. In a bid to attract more volunteers, it is inviting townsfolk to visit the shop on Saturday to learn how it works.
A toy sale will take place in Astwood Bank Scout and Guide Hut, on Friday, November 8. The event will run from 7-8pm at the Evesham Road venue.
THERE will be fun for children and adults with the opening of Coconut Island in Redditch. The centre, in Unit 4, New Meadow Road, Lakeside, will have an entertainment-packed open day on Tuesday, October 29. The facility boasts a soft play area with slides
LIVE music event Shoestock 2002 takes place at Redditch town centre pub the Golden Cross next week. Bands playing include Double Standard, Fat Cat and the Backhanders, Lilsumo and Loophole and there will also be 'air guitar, cheesy disco and heavy metal
A CHARITY event takes place in Greenlands on Saturday to raise money for much-needed equipment for a hospital cancer unit. Fundraising has been under way since July, following the funeral of Neil Ankcorn, who died from a rare form of cancer, on June 25
ALCESTER slumped out of the Powergen Junior Vase after a shock defeat to lower league opposition at the weekend. North Midlands Two side Tenbury play the equivalent of a division below Alcester but belied their status with a 17-8 home win to make it two
THERE were no surprises at Masshouse at the weekend as Five Ways Old Edwardians came up short against a fellow North Midlands One side in the second round Midlands of the Powergen Junior Vase. A narrow win over a Bournville side plying their trade two
Tuesday, October 22, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers reached the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy with a comfortable 3-1 win at Dagenham and Redbridge last night. A much-changed Daggers side, with Conference and FA Cup commitments in mind, were no match
TICK tock, it's time to turn back your clocks and enjoy an extra hour in bed. That's the message from Rubery's Rodney Collyer who has been changing clocks at Collyer Jewellers, in New Road, since 1948. The 76-year-old is semi-retired but still works in
WHEN is the council going to do something about the irresponsible contractors who excavate large and small holes in our city streets, then leave them for weeks before doing the necessary work and filling them in? The far end of the Shambles is a prime
THE main difference between teenagers in the 1950s and today (John Phillpott, October 14) is that then we had a lot more respect for authority - police, teachers, parents - than kids seem to have today. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
I HAVE had Mr Cowley's letter (You Say, October 5) brought to my attention, in which he claims there are more important matters for the church to be concerned with than sexual behaviour which most people regard "as a bit of fun." Today, through Government
VILLAGES in part of Hagley are being asked in which parish council area they would like to live. Part of the village is in the parish of Clent and Hagley Parish Council has applied for it to be transferred into its area. Vince Harrison, head of administration
POET John Slim has had such a taxing time that he's tried to sort it out - in rhyme. The journalist and author, who is aiming to get his thousands of limericks accepted as a record breaker, came up with a few more when Bromsgrove District Council told
A TRAINEE policeman, who has only been in the force a matter of weeks, has been commended for his part in arresting thieves who had stolen a caravan from Bromsgrove. PC Chris Bradley was on leave for the weekend from the training school in Cwmbran, Wales
A VILLAGE built to house Austin car workers is now officially commemorated. The Austin Village Preservation Society were given two plaques to mark the estate's founder, Herbert Austin and the inhabitants of its cedar wood bungalows. Birmingham Civic Society
A DIY store's plans to move have driven a wedge between neighbours and parish councillors. Owner of Retreat DIY in Birmingham Road, Simon Woodhall wants to switch his storage area to Upper Cottage Farm, off Old Birmingham Road. Nearby residents started
EXPERT help was on hand on Monday when one of Bromsgrove's largest employers called in the stress busters to help staff chill out. Health professionals were at the Council House in Burcot Lane for an open house for staff employed by Bromsgrove District
SPENDING a penny in the town centre on weekends is off-limits for at least another two weeks - sparking outrage from an Alcester councillor. Bull's Head Yard car park toilets, the only public toilets in the town, have been closed since October 7 for an
Alcester Town Council is inviting groups and organisations to submit their applications for funding for next year. Anyone who wants to apply for a grant should complete an application form, which can be obtained by writing to clerk Derrick Ward at Alcester
A dog walking area which is causing concern is too expensive to improve, according to Stratford Council. Alcester Town Council had written to the district council asking for trees and bushes in Hopkins Precinct to be cut back after complaints elderly
THE appraisal shows a massive call for more police presence in the villages. And going hand in hand with the demand for more police in the villages was a problem with drugs. Villagers were asked to answer questions relating to drugs if they were certain
VILLAGERS want major improvements to Bidford's transport system. More than 1,000 residents want to see Bidford High Street become a one way system. And it was about the same number of people who want a traffic island at the bottom of Tower Hill. The majority
A SPECIALLY formed committee has been called in for the first time to decide whether or not to grant a licence for an animal carcass incinerator in Astwood Bank. The enforcement committee, which will consist of five Redditch councillors, is due to meet
A HEADLESS Cross fish and chip shop owner has been left fearing for his safety after fireworks were hurled through his front door - twice. The attacks come just a week after the Redditch Advertiser reported police were cracking down on the misuse of fireworks
AN action plan to improve the quality of life for Redditch people by offering a wider range of facilities and activities is now being drawn up. The move follows the launch of a countywide cultural strategy which was written up following extensive consultation
A REDDITCH company which invented a state-of-the-art high visibility jacket for cyclicsts and pedestrians has won this year's British Safety Innovation Federation Award. The internationally recognised award was taken by Praybourne of Washford Industrial
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
A LAKESIDE pensioner is calling on elderly people to make their voices heard if they are unhappy with bus services in the area. Joan Gallen, of Prospect Road, said she had already received many telephone calls from pensioners and would take their complaints
TOWN centre residents were ordered to keep their windows shut following a major gas leak on Saturday. Part of Alvechurch Highway was sealed off for two hours after the leak occurred during work to replace some old iron piping. Gas supplies were not lost
THE October meeting's title was 'Practical - an arrangement in a pumpkin'. Emma Mander and Margaret Mallard each demonstrated an arrangement of flowers and foliage, using the pumpkin as a base. Members then did their own arrangement, which was fun and
The topic at the society's meeting on October 9, was The Bevin Boys. Based on his book, The Forgotten Conscript, former Bevin Boy Warwick Taylor gave a lively account of his experiences in the Welsh coal mines during the Second World War. With many miners
VICE-president Jeanne Bovett opened the October meeting by welcoming two new members. Members were sorry to hear that president Ann Thurrell was still receiving hospital treatment. The skittles season begins with two matches in October. A report was given
A REDDITCH student is celebrating after one of her A-level grades was raised after being submitted for reviewing. Almost 10,000 students submitted work to be remarked after a dispute over pupils receiving lower grades than predicted. Following the review
BEFORE lunch on October 9, members were told of a Danish pastry coffee/tea morning for members and friends on Wednesday, November 6. The after-lunch speaker was Major R Woodfield MBE who talked about 'Sacrifice and Service - the Alcester War Memorial'
ON Tuesday, October 8, at the Greig Hall, Joyce Parker talked about 'The Joy of Smocking'. With a brief history of how smocking styles and techniques have changed over the years, Joyce informed members of the four basic types - decorative, picture, ribbon
THE society's first club competition of the season was held on September 24. In the print section, Ray Joel came first and second with Angela Joel third. In the slides section, John Kettle was first, Len Stockall second and Irene S Matthews third. On
WORCESTER Rugby Club are on course for a Powergen Cup showdown with English and European champions Leicester Tigers. The in-form Sixways club need to hurdle the challenges of Manchester, who they have already beaten once this season (66-22), and Waterloo
A 16-year-old girl suffered a suspected broken arm after the Suzuki Vitara she was travelling in clipped a kerb in Studley. The car was travelling along Toms Town Lane at 7.45pm last Wednesday when it hit the kerb after turning left. Police said the girl
PORNOGRAPHY means the systematic degrading of women and children. Porn-peddling has now become a multi-million pound industry and those who control it are well known to campaigners for higher standards in society, as is the knowledge of where such individuals
The MS Trust is inviting readers to take a jump! Have you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump? Now is your chance. The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is looking for adventurous volunteers to make an exhilarating parachute jump - and if you raise the minimum
FURTHER to the correspondence of Mrs M Ward's reply to EP Cooper regarding the "eye-level littering" of Redditch town's lampposts, I would like to add I also frown upon these acts as travesty. Hopefully soon, Redditch Council will see sense and intervene
DISABLED Redditch people will now find it easier to enjoy one of Britain's most popular sports. On Friday, the Environment Agency completed work on new facilities for disabled anglers at Ipsley Pool. The scheme, developed in partnership with Redditch
THIS is a warning to all those contemplating a Saturday night out in Birmingham going via train - don't! One Saturday evening recently, my family and I travelled in for a concert. At Five Ways a notice announced no trains would run after 9.30pm, but two
I WAS interested to read Barbara Rose's letter (Advertiser, October 16) blaming a phone box for causing trouble in the Mayfield area. I thought this was a little unfair on phone boxes generally; many of my best friends are telephone kiosks and most have
NINE woman from Redditch-based compressor manufacturer CompAir got into gear for the drive of their lives and raised more than £1,300 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The women had the chance to get behind the wheel of articulated lorries, dumper trucks,
Redditch company Buildbase made a splash when they entered the Great Bath Race in Worcester. Buildbase took part in the event at the Sansome Walk swimming pool last month, held in aid of the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA).
A 38-year-old Redditch man was cleared of possessing a pipe bomb at a hearing at Hereford Crown Court on Monday. Michael Brown, of Daybrook Close, Brockhill, was also cleared by a jury of possessing a class A drug.
TRACKSUITS and trainers are at the ready for three Redditch runners doing their bit for charity. Husband and wife Laurence and Susan Taylor and friend Ken Butler will be taking part in the 26-mile Snowdon Marathon to raise much-needed funds for a muscular
A supermarket garage was closed for two hours on Friday after three gallons of unleaded petrol was spilt on the forecourt. Fire crews used sand to soak up the spillage at Sainsbury off the Alvechurch Highway.
THE director of a business insurance intermediary which failed with debts estimated at £722,813 has given an undertaking not to hold directorships for eight years. Simon Godwin of Moorcroft Gardens, Callow Hill, also undertook to take no part in company
Stock market slumps and the threat of war on Iraq have failed to dent people's confidence about their household finances, a survey said today. The report, by economic analysts Experian, said optimism about personal finances over the next year was at the
THE region's development agency is backing a long list of recommendations aimed at improving the performance of businesses owned by ethnic minorities in the two counties. The recommendations have come from the West Midlands Minority Business Forum, an
Animal clubs/societies Cats: Cats' Protection League: Newlands Cattery, Packhorse Lane, Hollywood, Wythall (01564 822020). Dogs: Matchborough Dog Club: Mrs P. Simkiss, 36 Garway Close, Matchborough East, Redditch (01527 524424). Redditch & District
HEREFORD'S stricken tourism industry has been given a £1.9m boost in a bid to bring it back to life after last year's foot-and-mouth crisis. The money, which will be administered via a three-year funding programme, is part of Tourism Enterprise in Herefordshire
PLANS are being finalised for this year's Remembrance Day parade. The parade on Sunday, November 10 will be followed the next day, with a two-minute silence and small service at 11am in the Kingfisher Centre. The Sunday parade will culminate in a service
Art Redditch Art Circle: Miss Chris Skirrow (01527 524962. Wythall Art Group: Audrey Goulden-Page (01564 822432). Arts Redditch Arts Council: Miss A. M. Davis, Secretary, 227 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross (546056). Redditch Society for the Appreciation
KEEP Safe Week has been hailed a success by Redditch and Bromsgrove police officers. The event saw more than 200 children learn important lessons about their safety and the safety of others. Children from Ridgeway and St Bedes school have been actively
A county supermarket unveiled its new look recently with the help of a local school. The Co-op, in Malvern Link, has undergone a £200,000 re-vamp. To celebrate the transformation of the 5,200 sq ft store, pupils from Malvern Link Primary School performed
Charities and charity shops Age Concern: 103 Easemore Road, Redditch (01527 584653) Alexandra Hospital League of Friends: Mrs Pat Hadley, (01527 512009). Barnardos: Redditch Family Centre, 26 Salop Road, Redditch (01527 550577). British Heart Foundation
REDDITCH police are appealing for information after a bus collided with a wall and St Stephens Doctors Surgery yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 12.50pm, just off the ringroad, in Adelaide Street, in the town centre. The vehicle ran
Places of Worship Astwood Bank Methodist Church, Crabbs Cross Methodist Church and Headless Cross Methodist Church: 7 Sandygate Close, Webheath, Redditch (01527 541885). Baptist Church: Alvechurch (0121 445 3235). Christ Church Anglican and Methodist
College NEW College: Peakman Street, Redditch (01527 570020). Open University West Midland Region: 66 High Street, Harbourne, Birmingham (0121 428 1550). Nursery schools Bordesley Nursery School: 326 Birmingham Road, Bordesley, Redditch (01527 61476).
Bus and coach services Centro: Enquiries: (0121 200 2700). Midland Red Travel Centre: Bus Station Concourse, Crowngate, Worcester (01905 763888). Careers Redditch Careers Centre: Canon Newton House, Kingfisher Centre, Redditch (01527 66525). Community
