A JAPANESE prisoner of war has had a tearful reunion with his long-lost brother - after being spotted in a television documentary about the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai. Fred Seiker hopes to visit Holland for one last chance to see Paul, who is
WYCHAVON District Council's purple and clear sack scheme has marked its first anniversary by smashing a recycling record. The district council has only just released its latest figures of the success of the sack scheme. In the New Year, the recycling
A MASSIVE haul of stolen goods, including jewellery, driving licences and wallets has been seized in Worcestershire following police investigations. Police are now looking to reunite victims of thefts with the belongings after more than 100 items were
A DROITWICH teenager is in the running for a prestigious award thanks to her selfless dedication to others. Claire Hilton, aged 18, plays a pivotal role as a volunteer for the Worcestershire Young Carers Service. Having looked after her own father for
A PLAQUE honouring the memory of renowned composer Sir Edward Elgar has been unveiled at Worcester's Cathedral Plaza. The 4ft by 18ins plaque was unveiled at the site of the old Elgar Brothers Music shop, at 10 High Street, by the composer's great niece
TWO letters from Sir Edward Elgar to one of his most famous fans, Lawrence of Arabia, have fetched more than £1,500 at auction in America. The men struck up a friendship, when the First World War hero, TE Lawrence, wrote fan mail to Worcestershire's famous
ADVENTUROUS binman John McBride is preparing for his latest dangerous globe-trotting escapade by visiting Algeria. The roving refuse collector, who has travelled to some of the world's most dangerous places including Haiti, scene of current troubles,
SUPERMARKET workers and a city car dealership teamed up for a night of fun and fashion to celebrate a double success. Tesco employees modelled their new line of clothing - the Cherokee range - at a Las Vegas-style casino evening. The night began with
Detectives who raided a married man's home found 89 child porn images stored on his computer, Worcester Crown Court heard. Alan Price insisted that he bought computer games at a car boot sale for his son but discovered some of the material was photographs
A CRICKET-mad nurse is getting ready to put her feet up after 25 years in the profession. Sixty-three-year-old Sheila Tapping, of Northwick Road, Worcester, hung up her uniform for the last time on Friday, after 12 years as a practice nurse with Thorneloe
REGULARS at Worcester's Goodrest Pub helped to raise £1,116.95 for the County Air Ambulance. Collection cans in the Barker Street hostelry, off Rainbow Hill, helped to boost funds, along with a Fun Day last summer. And manager David Pickford's nine-year-old
CHILDREN at a Worcester school have been building giant willow structures as part of their nature studies. Youngsters at Ronkswood Infants School, St Albans Close, Ronkswood, helped to make a giant woodpecker out of living willow. The woodpecker is their
THE growth of caravan thefts has prompted West Mercia Police to link up with forces across the country to tackle the problem. The forces met up during the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show at the NEC in Birmingham to receive information on up-to-the-minute
A CHIMNEY fire at an historic pub kept emergency crews busy for more than an hour yesterday morning. Two retained crews from Ledbury attended the fire, at the Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, at about 8.10am. They left at 9.30am after dealing with what a spokeswoman
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is looking for parents to help them compile a list of nurseries who use real nappies. The list will be put together with real nappy adviser Mandie Wright. "The campaign comes after some city parents reported difficulties
OSTEOPOROSIS sufferers in Worcestershire have welcomed a rethink of new plans aimed at changing the way people with the fragile bone disease are treated. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recently announced proposals that would result in
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday, March 2 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Ettingshall HT (7.45). Saturday, March 6 Premier Division: Wellington v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Leominster Town v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45).
IDLY flicking around the television channels the other day, my attention was drawn to a programme concerned with obesity. Normally, I have an intense dislike for reality TV, mainly on the grounds that I don't see why grossly talentless, stupid nobodies
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
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
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
August Sat 16 Sutton Coldfield (a) 1-2 James 147 TUES 19 CLEVEDON TOWN H 2-3 Shepherd (2) 118 SAT 23 ILKESTON TOWN H 0-1 140 Mon 25 Cinderford Town a 3-0 Shepherd (2), Oakey 176 SAT 30 HALLEN (FA Cup) H 3-3 Burrow (2), Jukes 97 September Tues 2 Hallen
The Cork-born defender showed promise at Kidderminster during a 2002/03 loan spell where he played 15 Division Three games. It was well timed for Coleman as he was released from Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the campaign after being confined to
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 two years with
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
One of Harriers' Conference-winning heroes made a surprise return back to Aggborough in February 2004 on a month's loan. Released by Ian Britton to Chester in the summer, Jan Molby decided to bring back the forward who had served him well in the past.
STAR striker Richard Ball made his return for Stourport Swifts but was shoved out of the spotlight in a 1-0 defeat at Gloucester City. Keeper Ryan Price grabbed the headlines after being sent off for conceding the controversial penalty which produced
THE number of train services being cancelled between Worcester and Hereford has fallen since the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter launched its 'Not Getting There' campaign in November. At a public meeting organised by the Gazette & Reporter,
FOR the second week running Pershore Rugby Club suffered a narrow reversal, losing 27-20 at home to Leamington in Midalnds Three West (South). Leamington drew first blood but Pershore's endeavours were rewarded when Levin Widmer outstretched the defence
PAUL Szewczyk scored twice as Bromsgrove Rovers beat lowly Swindon Supermarine 3-0 in the Dr Martens Western Division. Rovers' top marksman this season scored in each half before Steve Pope headed the third. Drama was added to the match when an ambulance
TWO goals by Simon Marsh helped Evesham United on the way to end a run of three successive defeats when they saw off Bedworth United 3-0 in the Dr Martens Western Division. It was a welcome return to form for Dave Busst's side who had looked out of sorts
STOURPORT Swifts suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at high-riding Gloucester City in the Dr Martens Western Division. Swifts, boosted by free-scoring Richard Ball's return from Halesowen Town, went on the offensive from the start. Ball shot wide and then good
GOALSCORERS 17 - Szewczyk. 9 - Pope. 8 - Jackson. 7 - Banner. 7 - Frost. 6 - Atkinson. 5 - Benbow. 4 - Dyson. 2 - Bellingham. 2 - Bowen. 2 - Dawson. 2 - Jones. 1 - Beckett. 1 - Scheppel. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 7 - Szewczyk. 6 - Pope. 4
n THE stand of by Elizabeth Winkfield over the council tax is something that we should all support. Not because the lady in question is 83 years old, but because the time has come to say enough is enough The councils in England and Wales must real;ise
n ONCE again we are having a huge council tax rise imposed on us that will no doubt hit those on a fixed income - like pensioners - the hardest. And for what? So Worcester City council can poll 20,000 residents as to what times they would like libraries
Saturday, February 28, 2004 IT was the neutral's dream and a coach's nightmare at Dry Leas. This National One clash had more of a basketball feel to it as the teams shared 16 tries and over 100 points in a classic end-to-end encounter. Worcester may,
Saturday, February 28, 2004 JUST when they needed it, Worcester City's goalscoring touch deserted them. The net result was lost ground in the title race after Cambridge City clung on for a goalless draw. While a point at Milton Road is no mean feat, disappointment
LAST week, it was a series of e-mails about the political allegiances of members of the campaign for better funding of Worcestershire's schools. This week, the topic for Peter Luff and Mike Foster's regular correspondence remains schools, but it's back
MIKE Keel is a farmer turned fireman who is also one of the West Midland's leading point to point jockeys. Those are the bare bones of this story, but there are more twists to Mike's tale than in Czech Repulic's notorious Grand Pardubice steeplechase.
MALVERN Town have the chance to increase their lead to five points at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division when they entertain lowly Ettingshall HT at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday (March 2) night (7.45pm). Malvern will
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
1804: Our Theatre will open tomorrow, and the manager, with that loyalty and liberality for which he has always been distinguished, means to appropriate the entire proceeds of the night to the patriotic fund set up at Lloyd's for the defence of this nation
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 6 Old Leamingtonians 17-8 Sat 13 CAMP HILL 27-8 Sat 20 Stewarts & Lloyds (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 38-16 Sat 27 LEAMINGTON 18-24 OCTOBER Sat 04 Old Coventrians
SIR William Lawrence, chairman of Visit Heart of England, has been appointed to the English Marketing Advisory Board (EMAB). EMAB was created by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to support VisitBritain - the re-launched national tourist body
MALVERN maintained their two goal advantage at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division, following this hard earnt, but deserved success at home to Tividale on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 3, TIVIDALE 2 Town opened the scoring after
THE Lord of the Rings swept the boards at last night's Oscars - but the trilogy might never have been published if Tolkien had not visited Malvern more than 50 years ago. In August, 1952, JRR Tolkien, disillusioned with publishers' refusal to print the
A MEETING was due to be held today to discuss the future of an historic Worcestershire pub devastated by fire. Around 50 firefighters attended the blaze, which broke out at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham on Friday. Most of the thatched roof
MOTORISTS appear to have escaped severe delays to their journeys this morning as Holt Fleet bridge was shut for vital repair works to start. Jon Fraser, network control manager for Worcestershire County Council's highways department, said traffic flows
FORMER Droitwich councillor Harry Hipkiss will be able to herd cows through the town centre free of charge if he wants after he is given the Freedom of the Town in a special ceremony this Thursday. Mr Hipkiss, who has devoted his retirement to charitable
POLICE and councillors in Droitwich can now ban groups of people from parts of the town thanks to new legislation. Section 30 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 provides the power to disperse groups of two or more people who are intimidating or harassing
A BLOCK of stables could be built in the open Worcestershire countryside next to a listed building. An application has been lodged with Malvern Hills District Council to build stables for two to three horses and storage space for equipment and feed at
A WARNDON man charged with Class A drugs offences has had his case adjourned for committal to the crown court. Paul Cave, aged 32, of Teme Road, denies concealing drugs from police officers and possessing heroin with intent to supply. He was granted conditional
A BANNED driver who gave a false name to police when stopped in Kidderminster has been jailed for three months at Worcester Crown Court. Ian Ashford revealed his true identity at the police station but had been foolish in not thinking clearly, said his
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) 13/3/04: Barkers Butts v Malvern. 20/3/04: North Midlands Cup quarter-final: Malvern v Hereford. 3/4/04: Malvern v Derby. 17/4/04: Stoke on Trent v Malvern. Results MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) 6/9/03: Malvern 37, Barkers Butts 10. 13/9/03:
AN amputee who inspired St Richard's Hospice's first monumental walk over the Malvern Hills hopes to travel across the country to kick-start the 20th annual trek. Eric Adams trudged 11 gruelling miles on crutches in 1984 with a handful of ramblers in
THE Revellers' quiz night was again a great success last Saturday when 13 teams of Wells is being increased from about 15 minutes to 25 minutes at Great Malvern, to ensure that if there is a problem there is more time to fix it with less of an impact
THE TV documentary about the mass evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk will be a fading memory, as midsummer beckons and the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings grabs our attention. Many of the reminiscences that accompany the moment will have
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are looking for a helicopter to help ensure they have a full squad for next week's Patrons Cup final. The final against Hackney at University College Worcester next Saturday clashes with UCW's appearance in the British
WORCESTER Wolves' hopes of winning the National Basketball League Division Two title took a dive when they lost 85-82 to their nearest rivals North West Lonsdon. Both teams had suffered only one defeat and the victors from this game would take pole position
The versatile Gadsby was Ian Britton's first signing after the 2002/03 season, agreeing a one-year contract at Aggborough. A player with good defensive qualities in the air or on the ground, he did not figure much in a turbulent Division Two campaign
The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. Hatswell has a second chance to impress in the Football League after leaving Oxford under Ian Atkins due to a
The giant Senegal-born defender returned to Aggborough on a non-contract basis in February 2004 after training with the club for a few weeks. Sall, who left Aggborough the previous season and eventually went back to France, did not have the best of second
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
HOME, away (Midlands Two (West) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 06 HEREFORD 47-9 Sat 13 Kenilworth 15-16 Sat 20 STONEYGATE (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 31-9 Sat 27 NUNEATON OLD EDWARDIANS 27-19 OCTOBER Sat 04 Aston Old Edwardians 20-8
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
The Republic of Ireland U-20s captain did well in the reserves at Wolverhampton Wanderers but failed to make his first-team debut. Ward was released at the end of the 2002/03 season as a result but caught Ian Britton's eye in a trial with Harriers and
The talented midfielder was reunited with Jan Molby in February 2004 after the Dane had initially signed Keates when in charge of Hull. Keates was seen as an important squad member at the Division Three promotion chasers but wanted regular first-team
Once capped by England U-20s and also in the national youth sides, the Birmingham-born midfielder has had a turbulent 2003-04 season. Murray signed for Harriers on an 18-month contract in January 2004 following a brief loan spell of three games earlier
The Birmingham-born front man was once known as the Flying Postman from his non-league days at Cradley Town. Williams was 23 when he broke into professional football with Swansea City and he became a well-travelled player before signing for an initial
The pacey striker started off at Derby as a youngster but failed to make a first-team appearance and had trial spells at Walsall, Mansfield and Oldham. Rickards ended up at Tamworth on a free in July 2001 and immediately bagged 17 goals, leading them
Christiansen's signing was another major coup for Harriers director of football Jan Molby in January 2004. The giant Danish striker attracted plenty of interest from clubs in his homeland but he wanted to play in England after a failed trial at Grimsby
LEON Kelly is a doubt for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Halesowen Town at St George's Lane (7.45). Worcester City's leading scorer twisted his knee in the second half of Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cambridge City. The striker's
WORCESTER Wolves' hopes of winning the National Basketball League Division Two title took a dive when they lost 85-82 to their nearest rivals North West Lonsdon. Both teams had suffered only one defeat and the victors from this game would take pole position
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are looking for a helicopter to help ensure they have a full squad for next week's Patrons Cup final. The final against Hackney at University College Worcester next Saturday clashes with UCW's appearance in the British
THE 'derby' clash went with form as Malvern Rugby Club blitzed Hereford 55-5 at Spring Lane. Malvern ran in nine tries in this Midlands Two (West) clash as Hereford's season of woe continued. The relegation-threatened side, however, stunned the hosts
Traditionally, farmers are not known as the movers and shakers in the world of commerce. But that could be changing. Like many things, it's a change being driven by necessity - a survival strategy for farmers facing diminishing returns for their hard
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 19 Bromyard (a) 7-1 Ball 3, Robinson, Giddings, A Wright, Wood. Wed July 23 Studley (h) 1-3 Ball Tues July 29 Westfields (h) 1-1 Wood Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) 6-1 Ball 4, Sayer, Wood Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) 4-1 Robinson
LEON Kelly is a doubt for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Halesowen Town at St George's Lane (7.45). Worcester City's leading scorer twisted his knee in the second half of Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cambridge City. The striker's
WHILE applauding our council's opposition to a park-and-ride scheme at Whittington similar schemes are going to be dotted around our city in a futile attempt to "reduce traffic." The cerebrally-challenged advocates of park-and-ride don't know what they
YOUR article about the redundancies at Royal Worcester Porcelain beggars belief. Worcester people are well aware of their workers being made redundant over the years but the present explanation is pathetic. It suggests that someone in management lacks
n I WAS amazed when reading the story headlined "Driver keeps licence" (Evening News, Thursday, February 12) to see that our magistrates now condone driving at up to 125 mph on the public highway. I was under the impression that the law demanded an automatic
SEVENTEEN young farmers left a tidy and well finished length of stockproof hedge after completing the annual Hedgelaying Competition organised by the Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs. It felt like the coldest day of the winter as a northerly
TONY Blair has been asked to investigate a matter of "towering importance" to the citizens of Worcester - allegations the city council has been rather creative with the results of a satisfaction survey. The Prime Minister has been contacted by Roger Nall
ON the face of it, John and Rachel Evans' yearly housekeeping bill of £475 for food sounds pretty frugal. Until you realise it's what they spend on seed for the wild birds that visit their garden. And there's more. Their feathered friends get through
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
FOOD service opportunities for regional food producers are growing, according to Midlands regional food group, Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF). To give would-be suppliers an insight into how to approach the sector, HEFF is running a one-day conference
A WORCESTER company is marketing a revolutionary new mobile phone that can locate its user to within 10 metres, anywhere in the world, in an emergency. The Solo mobile phone works through a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking system, with a central
