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BOTTOM-of-the-table Victoria and Blakeley Hall seconds went down by 10 wickets against Birlingham. Victoria & Blakeley Hall 117, Birlingham 118-0. The firsts' match was abandoned due to the bad weather.

STONE lost their Worcestershire Saturday League Division Five visit to Newland by the tightest of margins. Having elected to bat, they made reasonable progress despite losing wickets at key times. Paul Briggs (38) top-scored, while Pete Durnell (27 not

A TOUR of district businesses has given Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor high hopes for the future. Dr Taylor has spent part of Westminster's summer recess touring district enterprises and has been highly impressed with the innovation on show. His visits

THE Worcestershire Association of Cricket Groundsmen will be holding a meeting next Thursday. Old Elizabethans Cricket Club is the venue from 7.30pm for talks on security of equipment and groundsmanship on the internet.

SATURDAY (1pm unless stated) BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE DIVISION ONE KIDDERMINSTER v Worcester (12.30pm) SECONDS XI PREMIER DIVISION Fordhouses v KIDDERMINSTER 2nds WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHADDESLEY CORBETT v Old Elizabethans Old Elizabethans v CHADDESLEY

EDUCATION chiefs in Worcestershire have promised that schools will not be disrupted this term, despite a backlog of security checks on hundreds of new staff. Schools return early next week, but they face being without support staff, including teaching

TWO thousand dead fish had to be removed from a pond at Castlemorton after being starved of oxygen by mysterious brown algae. Wardens employed by Malvern Hills Conservators were alerted to the appearance of dead fish at the Mill Pond on Sunday morning

A CAR ploughed through the front window of a Worcester shop early today. A member of the public called police to report a white Ford Escort reversing through the window of Costcutters in Prestwich Avenue, Newtown, at 2am. The driver of the Escort is believed

A WARNDON teenager has appeared in court charged with vehicle interference and breaching an anti-social behaviour order. The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Worcester's youth court yesterday. He is accused of interfering

A DISGUSTED mum-of-two has hit out at "mindless vandals" who smeared dog mess on children's play equipment at a Droitwich park. Emma Tyler discovered the excrement plastered over the swing, slide and wooden animals when she visited the playground in the

A SPRIGHTLY 71-year-old school bus driver is urging Worcestershire County Council to change the rules that forced him to abandon the job he loved because he was considered to be too old. Ernest Fidoe, who plans to work until he is 75, has renewed his

DEALING with the everyday worries of his constituents is the aim of the Down Your Way initiative being introduced by Worcester MP Mike Foster. The MP is determined to take politics to people's doorsteps - literally. His roving surgeries are expected to

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fuel spillage in a country lane after a road accident yesterday. One crew from Worcester's Green Watch spent around an hour dealing with the red diesel spillage after the crash on the Martley to Broadheath Road. The accident

A DROITWICH man is behind bars after being caught driving while disqualified three times in the space of six months. Steven Bennett, aged 28, was also caught in possession of stolen goods on one of the occasions that police stopped him, Worcester magistrates

TOWN and parish councils in Worcestershire have been slow take up an offer of money from the Countryside Agency to improve transport in rural areas. The agency is offering town and parish councils grants of up to £10,000 for each project as well as free

A SUMMER concert brought the sound of music to Cradley, near Malvern. The Greenwood Voices joined jazz and classical bands to celebrate all types of music at the Cradley Music Festival. Revellers also enjoyed a classic car display, a bar, pig roast and

A PERSHORE prisoner found hanging in his cell took his own life, an inquest jury has decided. Darren Williams died in Blakenhurst Prison while awaiting trial for a charge of robbery, the hearing at Kidderminster Town Hall heard. At the end of the four-day

FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, August 31 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Tipton Town (2.45). Division One South: Bustleholme Reserves v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). RESULTS EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League

KEY tourist attractions across Wyre Forest have enjoyed a bumper summer - in stark contrast to the misery endured by some town centre traders. Severn Valley Railway, Bodenham Arboretum and Wyre Forest Visitor Centre have reported record tourist numbers

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a cycle track on Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, have been axed after furious traders told officials to get on their bike. Worcestershire County Council has shelved proposals after traders vented their spleen at an exhibition to

THE longest-serving Scout in Kidderminster has died. Ted Ebury, 93, who served the movement for 85 years, passed away peacefully at Kidderminster Hospital. Kidderminster district Scout commissioner Dave Denton paid tribute to the man who inspired generations

PARENTS have applauded news of a review of play areas across Wyre Forest - but some voiced concern neighbourhood parks could end up being lost. Mums, grandparents and youngsters enjoying a day out at Brinton Park, Kidderminster, spoke out after learning

A KIDDERMINSTER-born fighter pilot is to receive two American bravery medals for flying US Stealth jets on bombing missions. RAF Squadron Leader Al Monkman flew a series of missions over Kosovo in 1999, dropping bombs on Serb positions. The 39-year-old

ONE of the biggest carnivals Stourport has ever seen is in store for townsfolk and tourists alike this year. The Jubilee bash will boast a packed land parade and two spectacular water-borne equivalents, which organisers claim are the biggest processions

SUMMER SHOW: Bishampton will hold its first summer show on Saturday, with classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, home produce, photography, crafts and floral art. The show, organised by Bishampton and District Gardening Club, will be held in the Villages

DUE to the overwhelming concern of residents of Astwood Bank, Feckenham and Hunt End regarding the proposed animal incinerator in Popes Lane, Astwood Bank, we have created an action group. Our aim is to help the community to stop this ridiculous application

I HAD to read the letter twice to believe it. I refer to the mother who wrote regarding relocation of parent and child parking spaces at Tesco store to the far end of the car park (Letters, August 21). She was dreading carting her kids across the car

IN light of recent horrifying events, I thought about how it's all affecting our youth. What happened to poor little Jessica and Holly has left us all traumatised but the long-term effects of such horrific crimes on children worldwide makes parents realise

DREWE Broughton will be missed when he is suspended for Saturday's game with Darlington even though he is still searching for a first competitive goal of the season. His failure to take recent chances, including a penalty, have been well documented but

DEFENDER Lee Ayres stepped into the limelight after his first two senior goals against Exeter on Saturday but echoed his manager's thoughts on the defending. Ayres, who turned 20 yesterday, said: "It was three points but not the greatest of performances

I WRITE in response to the proposed development in the Grangers Lane/Rough Hill Drive area. First, I would like to thank the person who wrote to you (Letters, August 21) and know that someone supports our views on the environment. Our countryside seems

IN reply to Nick Casterton (Letters, August 14), I am glad that you liked the idea to celebrate one of our nation's heroes, King Penda of Mercia in naming a road in his honour. It would be nice if the council could reply with their opinions on the matter

THIS film, featuring Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell and Courtney Cox, is one of the most pointless, gratuitously violent pieces of trash to disgrace the silver screen for a long time. Michael Zane (Russell) and Murphy (Costner) are two Elvis impersonators

SHADOW local government minister Eric Pickles dropped into Redditch on Friday to garner support for a campaign against the setting up of Regional Assemblies by the Government. Mr Pickles joined Tory councillor Karen Lumley and Conservative MEP Philip

By Helen Clarke REDDITCH youngsters can give their views for the council's 20:20 Vision Community Strategy, which aims to improve life in town for residents. A youth conference is due to take place tomorrow (Thursday), in the town hall, where youngsters

A ONE-WOMAN show based on the works of Jane Austen and an Oscar-winning film are among forthcoming attractions at the Picture Playhouse at Blockley over the next two months. Courtship, on Thursday, September 12, is being presented by the Wessex Actors

THE Norbury Theatre, Droitwich, next production is a superb comedy "Elsie and Norm's Macbeth," acted by two players, Sue Imms and Dennis Smith. The show runs from Wednesday, September 11, until Saturday, September 14, at 7.30pm. The box office is open

GILBERT and Sullivan's The Gondoliers comes to Malvern Theatres from Monday, September 9 until Saturday, September 14. The new production is being presented by Carl Rosa Opera, Britain's longest established opera company. It will mark a return visit to

A VALE of Evesham wom-an, Natasha Boon is enjoying a flourishing career in the theatre. A graduate of the Iiitalia Conti Acadaemy of Theatre Arts in London, 26-year-old Natasha has worked continuously since graduating in 1995. "The last couple of years

HOCKEY: Stourport Hockey Club's season begins on Saturday, September 7, when the ladies have tough fixtures against Cannock. The first and seconds entertain Cannock's second and thirds, while the thirds travel to play Cannock's fourth side. Training sessions

CYCLING: Phil Blacker celebrated a hard-earned third win of the season at the 58km Ashbourne Cup Circuit Race in Derbyshire. Fellow Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club racer Elliot Dinsdale finished high up in the bunch in the contest at Darley Moor Sports

MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster's Simon and Mike Hawthorn are number 83 seeds on Saturday in the Woodpecker Stages rally which starts and ends at Ludlow racecourse. The Wyre Forest duo will be driving a 2,100cc Ford Escort in the same class as the Heart of

August 30, 1902 ON Tuesday afternoon, an accident occurred to one of Messrs PJ Huntley's cars but fortunately with no serious results. The car was proceeding along the Rectory Road with a lady occupant when one of the horses slipped, it is supposed, on

August 30, 1952 A motorcycle with a 700cc engine believed to be the first of its capacity in the motorcycling world and capable of over 100mph has been produced and tested by the Enfield Cycle Co Ltd of Redditch and will represent Great Britain in the

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

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

San Diego-born Joy began his footballing education at Tranmere Rovers but did not make the first team. After leaving Prenton Park, he moved to Scottish side Stirling Albion and made a couple of substitute appearances before joining Montrose last season

Senegal-born Sall began his career with French Third Division Montauban and impressed enough to be snapped up by Toulouse. However, a switch to England earned the giant defender a trial with Harriers and a two-year move in August 2001. Powerful in aerial

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

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

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

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

TWO further junior matches have been organised at Moorlands Farm Fishery due to popular demand. These will be held tomorrow and on Monday from 9am and there is no need for prior booking. The Winter League begins on October 12, involving 22 teams of four

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

ANGLERS from Stourport and Kidderminster each landed eight trout with an average weight of 1.25lb on the Andy Capp Pool but both used different baits. J Calder, of Stourport, used a worm, while Griffin, of Kidderminster, preferred an elk hair sedge. The

AS a trader I am appalled at the timing of the latest work in connection with flood defences in Bewdley. AS a trader badly flooded in 2000 I fully appreciate the work needs to be done, but did it really need to be started just a week before a bank holiday

THE final Friday Evening Open of the season will take place tomorrow with a 4.30pm draw and fishing from 5.30pm. Saturday morning contests begin on September 7 with a 9am draw and fishing from 10am. To book a peg, telephone 01562 777406. Friday Evening

RIVER Stour Trophy, Sunday: Neil Walford 9-14, Bernie Partridge 5-12, RJ Price 4-14. Phil Reynolds won the Tuesday Evening League, ahead of Ron Price by half a point. The Carnival Cup will be contested on Sunday and anyone wanting to fish should call

A MODEL car enthusiast is still trying to track down his beloved cars on the internet and at car boot sales, a week after his entire collection was stolen during a break-in at his Stourport home. Stephen Harvey is not optimistic of success - but is determined

HAYE Farm: C Brookes 33-4.5 (golden peg), R Hughes (visitor) 32-5, Richard Billingham 30-9. Doubles winners: C Brookes and D Clark. Singles winner: M Pitt. The next contest is at the Danery with a 7.30am draw and there is a meeting on September 12.

HAWKESBATCH: S Rowe 37-8, E Rowe, C Meacham 4-14. The coach will leave the Old Bear at 6.30am for the Docklow trip. Tickets are on sale for the Old Bear 50th anniversary and anyone interested can call Christine Wyatt on 01562 631611 for details.

STRAWBERRY Pool: R Moule 19-14, B Hudson 13-10, C Royce 10-4.

A BURGLAR who raided premises on a Kidderminster trading estate was trapped by footprints left by the distinctive pattern on his training shoes, Wor-cester Crown Court heard. William Webb told police he had loaned them to someone else but eventually confessed

COUSINS Morris and Henry Doe, both 24 and living in Watery Lane, Stourport, have been bailed to Worcester Crown Court tomorrow accused of robbing a man of his mountain bike.

BECAUSE there was relief as well as some surprise that Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust managed to hang on to a two-star rating in the hospitals' league tables, published recently, we at Health Concern wish to congratulate all the front-line staff

SOME superb football powered Bewdley Town to a 7-1 thrashing of visiting Ledbury Town Reserves in West Midlands League Division One South on Saturday. Neil Turford started the rout with a fine header and Grant Gibbs soon added the second with a thunderous

I AM trying to trace the history of my old house, Bath House, 147 Park Lane, Kidderminster. A Mr Miller Corbett and William Haigh lived there. William Haigh had a daughter, Annie. He came to Kidderminster as a stone mason at St Mary's Church. He was a

IT is said that "old soldiers never die, they merely fade away," which is exactly what is happening to the names of local men lost in battle on Kidderminster's war memorial at St Mary's Church. Surely the names of these brave men cannot be allowed to

TWO thousand protesters are set to descend on Pershore on Saturday for a mass march and rally in the biggest demonstration so far of opposition to the asylum seekers' centre proposed for Throckmorton. The marchers will assemble in the car park of the

SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Darlington FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND STOURPORT SWIFTS v Alfreton Town WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH BEWDLEY TOWN v Malvern Rangers (2.45pm) Blackheath Town

SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG AFTER watching Kidderminster Harriers' gutsy performance on Saturday, I hope the various "fans" in the crowd shouting for Ian Britton's head and suggesting that he is not bothered about defeat went home with egg on their faces.

VOTERS throughout Wychavon are being urged to protect their voting rights by filling in their electoral registration forms over the next few weeks. The forms are due to pop through letterboxes from this week and if not returned could cost you the right

INDICATIONS by Agriculture Minister, Elliot Morley, that the Government might consider commissioning an independent body to review the Throckmorton carcase burial site have been welcomed by mid Worcestershire MP, Peter Luff. Mr Luff said that although

A PETITION signed by more than 3,500 people fighting the proposed Throckmorton asylum centre has been ignored by the Government, claims mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. The petition was compiled by residents of Bishampton, Throckmorton, Pinvin, Wyre

A PERSHORE prisoner found hanging in his cell took his own life, an inquest jury has decided. Darren Williams died in Blakenhurst Prison while awaiting trial for a charge of robbery, the hearing at Kidderminster Town Hall heard. At the end of the four-day

TOURISM chiefs will help Pershore town councillors decide on temporary provision of tourist information. At last Thursday's meeting, councillors agreed that fellow members Marion Freeman, Val Wood and Peter Wright, should contact the Heart of England

THE madcap Bananas in Pyjamas are back in town with their very own full-scale musical at the Palace Theatre this week. All of the characters from Cuddles Avenue are in the show, which has wowed packed houses in Australia for three years and the UK for

A WELL-known Oscar Wilde comedy makes its regional film debut in Malvern next week. The Importance of Being Earnest is hailed as "an irresistible romp with comic bite and wit" and its gala premiere takes place on Thursday, September 5, before hitting

AUDIENCES can book a Ticket to Ride on a Magical Mystery Tour of songs performed by The Backbeat Beatles at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Beatlemania returns to Birmingham on Friday, August 30, with a show encompassing all the Beatle periods and the

TON-up Graeme Hick spearheaded Worcestershire's spirited fight to avoid the follow-on in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against table-topping Middlesex at New Road. The County skipper resumed on 101 not out in a total of 231-2 off

KIDDERMINSTER'S England star Grant Burgess and youngster Marc Stones were toppled by Buckinghamshire veterans Peter Picknell and Keith Hawes in the final of the Yoplait men's all England's Bowls pairs at Worthing last night. Picknell, aged 65, and Hawes

A FINE all-round display has earned Dave Fidoe our Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The 26-year-old hit an unbeaten 92 with the bat and then took 5-66 with the ball to inspire his Martley side to a narrow 10

MALVERN Rugby Club kick off the season proper on Saturday when they entertain Old Laurentians in the Powergen Cup preliminary round. They have warmed up by winning the Droitwich 10s and beating Cheltenham convincingly 20-5 in an exciting display last

ASTWOOD Bank are teetering on the brink of an instant return to Division Two after another tough weekend culminated in them losing their relegation battle to Chaddesley Cor-bett. A win on Monday, following Saturday's losing draw to Pershore, would have

WHERE do government-trained killers go when they have done society wrong, a normal prison? Well, it's called the Castle. Those servicemen found guilty at a court martial are sent there for their crimes. The problem is a sadistic prison warden (James Gandolfini

REDDITCH had to settle for a losing draw in a rain-interrupted match at home against Penkridge on Saturday. Penkridge, taking first innings, made a slow start against the steady bowling of Ben Davis and Robin Biddle. Then rain spoilt the match with three

THIS album was both sentimental and moving and Eva's haunting voice reverberates in any room her music is played in, leaving a lump in the throat. Her music is perhaps made more poignant by the fact that hardly anybody had heard her beautiful voice until

FIREFIGHTERS in breathing apparatus prevented burning sawdust from setting fire to a barn in Astley on Tuesday. Four pumps and a water carrier from Kidderminster Fire Station spent three hours at Solhampton Farm from 11.30am making it safe. The blaze

THE Essex songbird with the bluesy voice returns with her fifth studio album eight years after her last release. There may have been a big gap between recordings but the former Yazoo singer has certainly not lost her touch - or voice - thanks to a stint

YOUNGSTERS from across Wyre Forest had a "whale" of a time as they paraded through the streets of Kidderminster in sea-themed costumes. The march, featuring more than 350 children, celebrated the success of the district's summer playschemes. Many of the

A CONSTRUCTION company is celebrating a record three months, having secured £20 million in orders since the start of April. Thomas Vale Construction, of Stourport, is now on track to achieve a turnover of £60 million this year, with a current order book

A FAMILIAR face in carpet and golf circles has died aged 91. Alan Lloyd spent nearly half a century in the UK carpet industry, having started as a trainee in 1929 with Birmingham firm Wilkinson and Riddell. He spent 40 years with the company, becoming

A TRADING estate is bucking the current business trend with the letting of a further 40,000 sq ft of industrial space. Three deals have gone through on the 180-acre Hartlebury Trading Estate. The largest space has been taken by Larch Lap, of Forest Garden

On Wednesday at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley, Mike Jones will give a talk on Honey Bees, with a demonstration of honey-making.

FARMERS and health chiefs have joined forces to persuade people in Wyre Forest to tuck into their greens. The link-up between county NHS officials and Worcestershire Farmers' Markets Group is to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables

THE closure of a main Kidderminster route brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill. The week-long closure of Franche Road, due to end tomorrow night, has coincided with the continuing roadblocks in Marlpool Lane, where sewer works are being carried out

BOLLYWOOD comes to Worcester on Friday, September 6 when the highly rated film, Monsoon Wedding, is shown by Worcester Film Society. The comedy centres around the reunion of the vast Verma family for a marriage arranged at the last minute in New Delhi

At the meeting on Wednesday, John Powell will talk about Order out of Chaos parlour games. Names will be taken for the annual luncheon at Cadmore Lodge in October, the date of which will be confirmed at the meeting. New members are always welcome at meetings

A REDDITCH man will be donning his walking shoes for an event to benefit young patients at the Alexandra Hospital. Keith McHale, from Church Hill, will be doing a sponsored canal walk from Hopwood to Bromsgrove, in September, to raise money for the Kingfisher

Members visited Severn Trent Water at Trimpley on August 5. The guided tour began with a talk and video. One of the guides explained how rainwater is collected in reservoirs, rivers and bore-holes, then the water is taken into the water works where it

BRITAIN'S longest established professional symphony orchestra - the Hall - will make its first visit to Malvern Theatres on Saturday, September 7. It will perform two major works from the 19th century. Beethoven's Violin Concerto, with soloist Viviane

POLISH acoustic trio, Kroke, who specialise in klezmer music, can be seen as part of the Malvern Fringe line-up when they play at the theatre of St James and The Abbey school, West Malvern, on Friday, September 6. Their repertoire combines classical,

WORKS by Bach and Ravel will be performed at the Forum Theatre, Malvern, when celebrated pianist Ang-ela Hewitt performs later this month. The programme will open with Bach's lively Italian Concerto, which was insp-ired by the concertos of Vivaldi, followed

On Wednesday, Mark Woodward will tell members how to handle medical and first aid emergencies which can catch people unawares at work. The meeting, at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley, will begin at 7.45pm.

THE hits of the late Frankie Vaughan - Mr Moonlight - will be celebrated at The Roses, Tewkesbury on Saturday, September 7. Johnny Tudor and the Jeff Guppy Orchestra will recreate the sounds of the man famed for his straw boater, cane and his high kicks

Summer has always been a hectic time ever since I started working for the Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service. This year was no exception, and, if anything was even more busy. Through the school holiday the ranger service hosts a wide range of

At the July meeting, Mr and Mrs G Wilkes talked about their tour of South Africa in 1996 by train. They illustrated their talk with slides, and a display of photographs. The speaker on Tuesday, September 10 will be Mrs J Stafford on Original Decoupage

CONSERVATION volunteers have been building a footpath around Margaret's Well on the Welcombe Hills near Stratford. The work, being carried out under the auspices of conservation charity BTCV, is intended to make the recently excavated well more acces-sible

THE future of Wyre Forest's council-run play areas may be under review - but Bewdley Town Football Club has scored by setting up its own. The club, based at Ribbesford Meadows, has acquired slides, swings and trains for children to climb on from Kidderminster

PUB staff expecting a bumper Bank Holiday weekend are counting the cost of roadworks. The management of the Horse and Jockey pub, Far Forest, say they lost nearly £4,000 in takings because of the works on the A4117 last week. And to add insult to injury

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning will be taking place in the village hall on Friday, September 13 between 10am and 12noon. This event is in aid of the NSPCC. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting etc. Please bring your NSPCC collection boxes along

DOCTORS' surgeries across Wyre Forest are to get new equipment to help fight heart disease. Some £29,500 of Government cash has been given to the district's Primary Care Trust to distribute to 14 GP practices for machines including defibrillators, used

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

MOTAWORLD ace Stefan Hodgetts is hoping for further improvement when he competes in the F3 meeting at Snetterton at the weekend. The young hotshot is hoping for a strong finish in the final three rounds after getting to grips with the more powerful car

THE Palace Theatre presents Puccini's classic opera La Boheme next week. Sung in the original Italian, the opera charts a tragic tale of doomed romance among the residents of 19th century bohemian Paris. The production is presented by Opera Box, whose

"TERRIFIED" wannabe artists are being given the chance to lose their inhibitions by taking a one day art course. Artists Stephanie Connolly and Jo Lees opened the Art 4 the Terrified Club last year to encourage artists of all abilities to develop their

A BARBECUE that bagged a sizzling £1,100 for Kemp Hospice's appeal has helped a retired nurse land a bottle of bubbly. Avis Field, who organised the event for almost 100 people in Stourport earlier this month, is only the second person to be awarded with

Trinity high flyers THERE were some real GCSE high flyers at Trinity High School this year. Michael English gained 11A*/A grades and Emma Hale 10 A*/A, but the school also congratulated Kate Worthing, Timothy Thompson, Kathryn Lovell, Laura Cooper, Becky

IT was a record year for GCSE results at Woodrush High School - the overall pass rate was 99.9 per cent, with 62.8 per cent of pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades. Headteacher Melanie Warnes said the "fantastic" results also bucked the national

KINGSLEY College students have "more than deserved their excellent results", which included a 98 per cent pass rate and a 30 per cent improvement on last year's passes at grades A*-C. A spokesman said the students, the last of the Leys High School cohort

A SUCCESSFUL NEW College design course is set to move in time for the autumn term. The HND graphic design course, which was based at Britten House, will relocate to a new dedicated department at the college's Peakman Street campus, joining other arts-based

TROUBLED Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford is trying to pick up the pieces after two Bank Holiday defeats and the loss of his captain. Swifts deserved much more from a 3-0 home Dr Martens Western Division beating by Weston-super-Mare on Saturday but

TOURISM chiefs will help Pershore town councillors decide on temporary provision of tourist information. At last Thursday's meeting, councillors agreed that fellow members Marion Freeman, Val Wood and Peter Wright, should contact the Heart of England

JOHN Phillpott (Evening News, August 19) hoards back copies of Record Collector, Guitarist, and Time. I've got about 50 volumes of Punch under my bed, plus no end of loose copies of New Statesman, Church Times and Private Eye, piled here, there and everywhere

M C Randall recently referred to ex-footballer George Best, in less than flattering terms. The fact is that, in years to come, there will be many more like Mr Best. These days highly remunerated professional footballers attend and sometimes brawl in night

WHILE agreeing with the sentiments regarding the need for a confident future for the Three Choirs Festival expressed in your We Say column (page 6, Saturday, August 24), I take issue with the views expressed. In general, your reviewers have been complimentary

I REALLY must take issue with Saturday's We Say headlined "Time to think of the next 275 years". My wife and I attended six of the seven Worcester festivals between 1981 and 1999 as visitors and having fallen in love with Worcester we moved here five

THE International Classic Motor Show, which takes place on November 9 and 10 at the NEC, will host over 1,000 classic cars in three halls packed with attractions and features for the whole family. A new feature for 2002 is the "Americana" area which will

THE Home-Start Droitwich charity celebrates its second anniversary on Saturday with a coffee morning. The event will be held in the Wesley Room of Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Worcester Road, from 10am-12noon. Everyone is welcome to go along and help

A VALE businessman hopes to put the popularity of mobile text messaging to good use by helping to trace missing children. Prompted both by the recent brief disappearance of his own child and in the light of the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

A LUCKY Alcester Girl Guide has the opportunity of a lifetime to jet off to Australia, Singapore and Thailand at Easter. Hayley Loomes, 13, from 1st Haselor Girl Guides, was picked along with six others in the county for the trip after a selection process

By Matt Smith A HANDMADE tapestry rug, which has taken nearly 30 years to finish, is to now take pride of place at Coughton Court. Owner of the stately home, Clare Throckmorton, has managed to complete the hand-stitched rug after more than 28 years between

ALCESTER Grammar School's headteacher Iain Blaikie has praised pupils and staff for their efforts after the school announced its 100 per cent success rate for pupils achieving five grade A to C GCSEs. "We expect our pupils to perform well but for 100

ALCESTER High School students have surpassed expectations this year. The school almost matched last year's record of 62 per cent of pupils gaining five grades A* to C, but just fell short this year with 60 per cent. Exams officer, Mike Edwards said: "

THIEVES stole a mobile phone and handbag containing cash from a house in Orchard Drive, Alcester, on the night of Sunday, August 18. A DVD player and a black Citroen were stolen from a house in Bleachfield Street on the same night. The car was dumped

HEADLESS Cross residents have blamed drugs users and glue sniffers for hacking down eight trees in a wooded area off Swinburne Road. They say youths, who use the area near Walkwood Middle School as a den, cut the healthy trees down so they would have

STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers is looking forward to Saturday's cup match as a break from the league, after losing the last three games, writes Lynda Morrison. Suspensions and holiday commitments have meant he has been unable to field the same side and

ALVECHURCH stayed unbeaten with two clean sheets and wins over the bank holiday weekend. A 3-0 win at Coleshill Town was followed by a 1-0 win against fierce rivals and Lye Meadow tenants Kings Heath on Monday. And manager Andy Hibbert is hoping to have

HEADLESS Cross Ladies kick-off their season at home on Sunday against Southam United Ladies (Abbey Stadium 2pm ko), writes Lynda Morrison. Cross finished third last year and Manager Rob Auld has made seven new signings to give a bigger squad for the new

WHEN five-year-old Hanna Herrera Pasqualin started doodling on a napkin in McDonalds one day, she was giving the first inkling of a special talent. To the mild surprise of her mum, Lydia, Hanna's drawing won her a prize. That could have been a one-off

Wednesday, August 28 MIDLAND FOOTBALL COMBINATION PREMIER DIVISION FECKENHAM v Coventry Sphinx 7.45pm ko Saturday, August 31 FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND Atherstone Utd v STUDLEY REDDITCH UNITED v Grosvenor Park Both 3pm ko MIDLAND FOOTBALL COMBINATION PREMIER

RESULTS in this year's GCSE exams in Wyre Forest have mostly been up on 2001. Stourport High School and Wolverley High School both posted "dramatic" improvements while results at Heathfield School, also in Wolverley, and Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School

THE following pupils of Stourport High School Language College achieved GCSE (and GNVQ) passes at the number of subjects shown, with the number at A*-C given in brackets. David Acton 6; Andrew Ames 7 (6), NVQ (1), SC; Kerryn Anderson 8 (8), SC; Philip

HARRY Cheshire Community High School students have achieved GSCE (and GNVQ) passes in the number of subjects shown, with the number at grades A*-C in brackets. Year 12: Sally Ackerley 1, Lewis Clarke (NVQ), Grace Goddard 1 (1), Michelle Heeley 1 (1),

STUDENTS at Kidderminster College have achieved the following number of GCSE passes, with the number at grades A* to C in brackets. A Ahmed 1 (1), DJ Auden 1(1), R Balu 1 (1), RJ Banks 2 (1), N Barton 1, WL Baylis 1 (1), PF Benhamou 2 (2), H Bennett 1

WOLVERLEY High School students achieved the following A and AS level passes in the subjects shown. Year 13: Michael Brazier EL, PE; Kimberley Brooks BS, EL, GS (AS), S; Alexander Butcher GS (AS); Andrew Butler EL, G; Jody Colclough Da, EL, GS (AS), S;

HARRY Cheshire Community High School students have achieved A-level (also AVCE, and AEA) passes in the subjects indicated. Alice Arnold B, GS, PE, Ps; Robert Baker BS, DT, GS, Ps; Nicholas Barham C, GS, Ma, P; Stacy Bennett HS (VCE); Natalie Brooks A,

A SALFORD Priors company is helping a worldwide campaign to clear landmines. Bomford Turner, which manufactures agricultural machinery, is helping landmine removal charity the HALO Trust by supplying special eight-metre flail arms which can be fitted

AT the July meeting, members and guests enjoyed a talk on bats by John Wallard from the Warwickshire Bat Group. Many people were surprised how many bats are to be found in Warwickshire. The complex lives of these tiny animals was explained, from the difficulty

FOLLOWING the summer break, the society meets for a new session on Wednesday, September 4, to begin rehearsals for a Christmas concert. Pieces to be performed include carols with music by Peter Warlock and Peter Collins, also excerpts from Messiah. Rehearsals

AN eagerly-awaited performance by one of the big names on the acoustic and blues circuits takes place in Stourport this weekend. Adrian Byron Burns will be at the Galleon Acoustic Club on Sunday. The man voted Acoustic Artist of the Year 1999/2000 by

POP sensations Liberty X will be appearing at a major youth event organised by The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI). The band will be at Youth Day 2002, held at Birmingham NEC on Thursday, November 21, during The International Motorcycle & Scooter

FEARS that Forge Mill Museum may close have galvanised support for a major expansion and overhaul from town industrialists. Redditch Manufacturers' Association (RMA) chairman Rod Laight and his members are willing to offer practical and moral support

A Birmingham man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of offences of an indecent nature involving children in the Redditch area. The man, who was released on police bail, is due to return to Redditch police station today for further questioning. Detective

PROJECT leaders firming up plans to create a £50 million sports, leisure and entertainment complex in Redditch have been consulting the bosses of a massive environmental project in Cornwall. The Redditch complex, to be built on the site of Abbey Stadium

THE body of a 40-year-man has been discovered at his home in Batchley. Robert Walsh, of Sanders Close, was found dead by his friend at about 3.10pm last Wednesday. The friend notified the ambulance service and the police were then contacted. A Home Office

HUNDREDS of people attended the launch of a pioneering multi-million pound scheme aimed at helping and supporting parents of children under four in Redditch. The Surestart programme will see centres set up to cover Abbeydale and Riverside, Smallwood,

REDDITCH'S Shopmobility Centre is back in Car Park 3 following the completion of building alterations. The centre, funded by Redditch Council and the Kingfisher Centre, has been operating for 14 years and loans to people with mobility restrictions motorised

WORCESTER Warriors have appointed Werner Swanepoel as their new captain. He will lead the Sixways rugby club when they open their National One campaign on Saturday with a trip to arch-rivals Coventry. The former South African Test star is the biggest

TWO Redditch fish and chip shops are celebrating after being voted as two of the best in the Midlands and East Anglia regions. Chunky's, in Lodge Park, and Winyates Chippy, in Winyates Centre, will now go through to the next stage of the 15th annual Fish

FREE bus travel throughout the Bromsgrove district will be just the ticket for older Wythall residents. Bromsgrove councillors decided at a special meeting last Tuesday to stump up enough money to enable free travel for senior citizens on bus journeys

A FORMER Redditch vicar has died of a brain tumour. The Rev Canon Brian Glover was ordained in 1962 and served as a curate at St Stephen's Church in the town centre until 1968. He then became vicar of St George's, Redditch, where he remained for six years

BUSINESSES across Worcestershire are being warned of internet tricksters operating within the county. Worcestershire County Council's Trading Standards chiefs are warning businesses which are looking to register their website address that conmen, who

THE billionaire owner of BHS today increased his provisional takeover bid for Top Shop owner Arcadia to nearly £775m. Philip Green said the possible 408p-a-share offer was a ''final proposal'' to Arcadia's board. Arcadia, which also owns Miss Selfridge

MASSED male voice choirs will perform in Pershore Abbey on Saturday, October 5 in a charity concert. The event is being presented by the English Association of Male Voice Choirs. Tickets are available from Blue and A La Carte, both in Broad Street, Pershore

TON-up Graeme Hick spearheaded Worcestershire's spirited fight to avoid the follow-on in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against table-topping Middlesex at New Road. The County skipper resumed on 101 not out in a total of 231-2 off

LOCAL soccer fixtures for this weekend include the following: SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Inkberrow A v Hallow WMC (P. Harding); Kempsey United v Droitwich Spa 'A' (E. Hardman); Powick v Worcester City (L. Seal); Tolladine

KIDDERMINSTER'S Steve Davies has been representing England U-17s in games. Davies scored 15 runs in a match against the MCC young professionals. The 16-year-old then kept wicket and opened against Ireland U-18s in two games, scoring 29 out of 128 and

Thank the Lord for Sid Pritchard (M.D. of Wychavon) - he and his "technical" experts are going to save our parish and town councillors from being sued by aggrieved developers, what a nice kind man he is! I would therefore strongly recommend him to spend

Further to my letter printed last week, I would like to apologise for omitting that my letter was in response to an article by Pat Smith regarding the 30mph speed limit applicable to Station Road, Broadway. If Mr R James of Pershore could read the article

A SHORTAGE of players failed to deter Kidderminster as their young side claimed a winning draw at fellow mid-tablers Leamington in Birmingham League Division One. Sean Lloyd's men, who gave first-team debuts to Adam Griffiths and Phil Shaw along with

THE sum of £452.35 was donated by Evesham people and visitors during the collection made on Saturday, July 27. The money will be used by the Worcester and District Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society to provide for those with Parkinson's, their

ONE Saturday evening I was sitting in a garden in Fladbury with a glass of wine, enjoying the peace and quiet of village life. A few weeks ago in my garden, a friend shouted over the traffic noise "This will be a lovely place to relax once the bypass

SAD Stourport continued their freefall down the Division Two table over the Bank Holiday weekend. The town side, who collected a meagre nine points from the double bill of fixtures, have failed to win since defeating Evesham in early July to go second

COOKLEY found out what it takes to be among the Division Two front-runners after a seven-wicket loss at home to promotion-chasing Eastnor. But the start was delayed due to heavy rain and Cookley were not helped by vandals damaging their covers. Cookley

LEADERS Evesham out-classed Bewdley who were missing two front-line batsmen in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Two. Despite Steve Odell's 38 and 28 from Ewan Peer, Bewdley were bowled out for 112 and eventually lost by seven wickets. The visitors

PEOPLE across Wyre Forest have been urged not to miss out on their right to vote. Wyre Forest District Council staff are in the middle of a two-week spell delivering electoral registration forms. Anyone not on the new register, which comes into force

TREVOR Hyrons took four wickets in as many balls for ROS in Stainweld Wednesday League Division A but his team lost to Hayley Green by three wickets. Cookley A made sure of victory and promotion to the Premier Division with a 30-run victory when John

MAGISTRATES in Worcester have lifted a Warndon man's bail conditions - so he can jet off to Spain for a month-long holiday. Justin Wynn appeared before the city's bench yesterday charged with attempted theft. Conditions of his bail had been to live at

A MAN who fancied a morning dip in the River Severn sparked concern from police and firefighters today. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was seen swimming near to Newport Street at around 9.30am. Minutes earlier, drivers had reported him weaving through

A WORCESTER dad is relying on pedal power to raise money for a charity that supports people with the rare genetic skull defect he shares with his nine-year-old son. Barry Bowyer, aged 41, who has a mild form of the craniofacial condition known as Saethre-Chotzen

THREE would-be robbers left empty-handed after attacking a woman in broad daylight in a Kidderminster street. The woman, who was in her late 30s, was walking along Vicar Street towards the town hall on Friday, August 16, around 2.30pm. When she was close

THE Government will be guilty of encouraging cruelty to animals if it fails to drop legislation banning hunting with hounds after a public hearing next month, claims a Worcestershire pro-hunt campaigner. Bob Brierley said he was confident the Government

A SCHEME that provides Worcester residents with skips to dump bulky household rubbish could be extended. Currently, there are four collection points across the city, but members of the Community Services Policy and Review Committee want this increased

FAMILIES on Droitwich's Westlands Estate look set to benefit from a massive cash injection after plans to build a new centre at the heart of their community took a step closer. More than half a million pounds will be invested in the estate enabling a

A WORCESTER student has signed up for a huge walk to raise money for a children's charity. Kris Jonsberg has pledged to complete a 120-kilometre trek through South Africa in aid of 1to1 Children's Fund, for children dying of Aids. "The charity is based

HEREFORD and Worcester firefighters will join their colleagues nationwide for a minute's silence to commemorate those who have died in action. Firefighters from the two counties and relatives of those who have perished in the line of duty will attend

A MOTHER and young son who were rushed to hospital after being rescued from a dramatic house fire are "on the mend". Land and air ambulances - as well as four fire crews - were called to the blaze in Usmere Road, Kidderminster, at about 9.25am on Friday

THE Shuttle/Times and News took to the streets of Kidderminster to give people the chance to voice their opinions on plans to create Wyre Forest's first lap-dancing club. The bid to open the club at the former Tico's wine bar in Blackwell Street was exclusively

HUNDREDS of worried residents are racing against time to stop speeding drivers before someone is killed. Folk living on four roads in the Sutton Park area of Kidderminster - Stretton Road, Poplar Road, Greatfield Road and Tomkinson Drive - have launched

A LUXURY boat manufacturer has admitted breaking two health laws after a factory spillage caused a major fire risk and knocked an employee unconscious. But Kidderminster-based Sealine International faces an anxious five-week wait to see how much it will

PARISH COUNCIL: Report of the latest meeting. District Council: Coun Bourne reported the Boundary Committee had made final recommendations for Blackminster to be included in the Offenham and Bretforton Ward for election purposes. Planning Green Paper:

FLOWER SHOW: Ebrington and District Garden Club held their annual flower and vegetable Show, organised by Lucy Dunphey with help from the committee and members of the club. There were excellent displays of flowers and the other sections, such as craft

I AM very disappointed to hear that Redi may close or be seriously affected in the Redditch Borough Council budget cuts. I first went to Redi in 1996 after being referred by my doctor after suffering from severe panic attacks and lack of confidence. Redi

U3A: Evesham and District U3A, hold their next meeting on Thursday, September 5 in the Public Hall, Evesham at 2pm. The speaker is David Howe and his talk is entitled Prime Ministers' Partners. Visitors and new members always welcome.

GARDENING CLUB: The chairman, Ann Wall, welcomed members and reminded everyone that the summer show on Saturday, August 31, was only just a week away and she encouraged everyone to search their gardens for exhibits. She then introduced Miss Brenda Jones

PERFECT examples of mammoth vegetables and succulent fruits, mouth-watering speciality foods, and thousands of spectacular autumn flowers are the main ingredients for the eighth Autumn Garden and Country Show, set to attract visitors from a wide area

NCCPG : (National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens), Worcestershire group. June, July and August was visiting time for the NCCPG members and friends. First to Ivycroft at Ivington near Leominster where despite the weather all enjoyed

THE recent Labour newsletter distributed in Church Hill clearly indicates that Councillor Hartnett has failed to grasp the political reality at the town hall. In the May local elections, the electorate voted for a balanced council where no political party

MAY I say a big ''well done'' to Mr Vincent (Letters, August 21) for his letter. Unfortunately, he lets himself down by describing me as "semi-educated''. Semi-educated, rather like semi-pregnancy or semi-naughtiness, just doesn't make sense. The poet

MAY I add my name to what I am sure will be a never ending list of people who are dissatisfied with the recently opened household waste site. On my first, and as yet my only, visit I queued a considerable length of time, only to find that the 'green waste

"SOMETHING familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone, a comedy tonight." These lyrics from Stephen Sondheim's musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum sum up the Autumn season at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth, according to

WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre Company is presenting the world premier of a comedy - The Love Nest - by Raymond Hopkins, beginning tonight and running until Saturday, September 7. The resident amateur troupe will perform the play, which follows Hopkins's previous

HOCKEY: Stourport Hockey Club are hoping for at least 100 youngsters to turn up for coaching with current and past international players. Overseeing the training will be former firsts captain and England cap David Knott who is supported by current Great

SCUBA DIVING: Wyre Forest folk will be able to plumb the depths next month with the help of a thriving town group. Stourport Dive Club are not going to duck their responsibility to the local community after a £3,500 National Lottery grant helped them

THURSDAY: Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Mike Sanchez and his seven-piece R&B Revue. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. FRIDAY: Stourport: The Angel - Jazz Night. Birmingham: Symphony Hall - Classic Summer Favourites. The Hibernian - The Bee

MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke returned to winning ways in the British Championships 125cc gearbox short circuit event at Nutts Corner circuit, near Belfast. The Kidderminster teenager, who had been dogged by mechanical problems in his previous two race meetings

SAILING: Light and fickle winds made for frustrating conditions at Trimpley Sailing Club. Five boats turned out with newcomers as Tim and Elliot Mack beat Richard Turnock and crew Liz in the first GP14 race of the afternoon. The Macks won the second contest

HEADLESS Cross residents association landed itself right in the wet and smelly...following an appeal in the Indicator for manure. For Mr Robert Fowler, of Spring Hill Farmhouse, came up with loads of the stuff free of charge and so did Mr Humphries, who

GUESTS were evacuated after an electrical beer pump sparked a fire in a hotel basement in the early hours of Tuesday. Twenty-five people were ushered out of the Stourport Manor Hotel, Hartlebury Road, Stourport, after staff alerted the Fire Brigade at

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

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

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

Dubliner Doyle began his career back in his native Ireland with Cherry Orchard before being snapped up by Premiership Coventry City for a nominal fee in 1998. However, he was mainly confined to academy football and a trial spell with Harriers earned him

AFTER frustrating slower-than-expected start to the season, Redditch United roared into action with a 5-0 demolition of hated rivals Stourport. What started out as a Worcestershire derby last season turned into a charged fixture after Swifts manager Rod

The Worcester-born teenager has worked his way through the youth set-up and reserves to get a handful of first-team chances. Showed enough with good movement and work-rate to earn a two-year deal at Harriers in the summer of 2001 but has had to patiently

The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player with the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring goals

I ATTENDED a meeting at the Edward Parry Centre, Kidderminster, on "Fairer Charging in Care Services", or the Government's intention to charge for care services in the community. This is a new initiative with the intention of improving services, including

WITH reference to the proposed Queensway Estate traffic-calming scheme in Bewdley (Shuttle/Times & News, August 22) it is my understanding that the rat run problems only started after the junction by the Catchems End Fish Bar was altered. This now

LAST week I drove to all the car parks in Kidderminster (which, let's face it, are not many). I eventually returned home and called my dentist, as I had an appointment there, to be told they had charged me £10 for not turning up. I would like to say thank-you

BURGLARS have struck at four Kidderminster homes, making off with property worth thousands of pounds including computers, TVs and toys. A £2,200 Samsung laptop computer and a Canon digital camera worth £500 were taken from a house in Wolverley Road between

THREE months ago you printed a letter - accompanied by a photograph - about the dangers to public safety posed by cars emerging from Sutton Court straight onto Sutton Road bus stop, Kidderminster. Now the post with bus stop sign sports a restriction notice

THREE Wyre Forest men have appeared before Torbay magistrates charged with attempting to smuggle half a ton of tobacco in to South Devon. With a fourth man from Wolverhampton, they were remanded in custody at Torquay Magistrates Court. They were charged

FOR the first time since last year's foot and mouth crisis, live lambs have been exported from Dover, despite the public protests against this trade. Coming on the back of the disclosures that the foot and mouth epidemic cost the taxpayer billions of

NORDLEY Pool number 4: K Green 3-7, R Burrows 2-15, D Saunders 2-13, J Middleton 0-15, T Cooke 0-13.5.

THE £2 million deficit of Wyre Forest District Council is indeed a very serious matter, but Health Concern's preference for selling off the Civic Centre and off-loading Bewdley Guildhall are not sensible policies. Nor is getting rid of Wyre Forest Glades

A DISJOINTED display on Saturday did not stop Chaddesley Corbett marching to the top of West Midlands League Division One South after two games. Chaddesley beat Bustlehome Reserves 2-0 with a double strike from Craig Pratt bringing his season's tally

BRITAIN'S exports are growing more strongly outside the Euro. British trade with countries which have adopted the Euro went up 23 per cent in the last three years. Countries in the Euro averaged just 19 per cent growth in trade with themselves. These

THE newly formed Wyre Forest Brintons team came away from Bridgnorth Town Reserves last Thursday with a 1-0 West Midlands League Division One South victory. Bridgnorth started brightly but the Forest defence held firm and came more into the game as the

PROMOTED Club Inter started off life superbly in the Kidderminster and District League Sunday Premier Division with a 3-1 Kidderminster derby win at Brintons. Queen's Head Wolverley fought out an entertaining 4-4 home draw with Alveley Social in Division

WITH regard to your letter from a Stourport visitor (thisiskidderminster website, August 8) who couldn't find any information boards in the area. Stourport is such a pretty quaint town. It has so much to offer tourists on it's history and I agree it is

A VALE cricket club was left on a sticky wicket after raiders stole its motorised pitch roller. Thieves struck at Peopleton Cricket Club overnight last Friday just hours before the team played a home match. Groundsman Dougie Ireland discovered the green

A HARVINGTON man showed his community spirit after he raised money for his elderly neighbours who were the victims of a distraction burglary. Robert Strutt, aged 53, of Evesham Road, collected £176 for the couple, who were tricked by three men pretending

STAR striker Faustino Asprilla is set to show off his skills at Aggborough on Saturday in a spotlight-grabbing debut. Kidderminster Harriers' opponents Darlington saw their work permit request for the Colombian granted on appeal yesterday. Asprilla, who

THE human race leaves a lot to be desired, especially with the recent events of Soham. But nearer to home, in fact Dowles Road, Bewdley, between Friday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 21, a person or persons unknown stooped so low as to take floral tributes

EVESHAM'S Wood Norton has been revealed as the secret location where the BBC has been auditioning for a new children's television presenter. Ten hopefuls, all with their eyes on a coveted 12-month contract with the BBC, have been the subject of Making

A BADSEY couple have been forced to quit their beloved pub and customers after becoming the latest victims of last year's foot and mouth epidemic. Ken and Heather Woods met and married in South Africa four years ago. They returned to England, and began

ORIENT 0 HARRIERS 0 AS defensive jobs go, Kidderminster Harriers could hardly have given a better performance at Leyton Orient in Monday's 0-0 draw. Ian Britton, without first-choice centre-backs Craig Hinton and Abdou Sall, had to revert to a 3-5-2 formation

I WRITE to voice my concern over a recent driving incident that affected myself both as a lone woman and registered childminder/foster carer. While driving home towards Kidderminster from an outing in Pershore along the notorious A449 with five young

HARRIERS 4 EXETER 3 THERE was no time to turn your eyes away from Kidderminster Harriers' seven-goal thriller with Exeter City on Saturday. But boss Ian Britton found some of his team's defending very hard to watch in a game that mixed horror and pure

THE agony was over for pupils in the Vale last week when GCSE results were announced. Head teachers and staff were once again delighted with their efforts, following higher than average A-level passes last week. Clive Corbett, head teacher at Pershore

IT was party time for some pupils at Prince Henry's High as they celebrated a crop of A*s and As on Thursday. Pupils descended on the Evesham school from 10.30am in eager anticipation or, in some cases, trepidation, of what their envelopes might contain

EDWARD Fox stars in the revival of one of Terence Rattigan's most celebrated plays at Malvern Theatres next week. The actor, who gave a BAFTA award-winning performance in television's Edward and Mrs Simpson, appears alongside Simon Ward and Polly Adams

A NEW mini and junior rugby club is starting up at Chaddesley Corbett's Fox Lane ground. Chaddesley have two strong U-13s and U-7s sides but are now looking for boys and girls from the village and the surrounding area of all ages and abilities to join

AN all-star cast features in an 18th century British comedy classic at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this month. Michael Jayston, Gabrielle Drake, Kate O'Mara and Arthur Bostrom will appear in the British Actors Theatre Company production of Sheridan's

SHERLOCK Holmes battles to solve the mystery which has cursed generations of the Baskerville family at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre this month. Simon Williams's new adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic thriller The Hound of the Baskervilles is

WORCESTER Warriors have appointed Werner Swanepoel as their new captain. He will lead the Sixways rugby club when they open their National One campaign on Saturday with a trip to arch-rivals Coventry. The former South African Test star is the biggest