BROMSGROVE Rovers leapt back on the management merry-go-round once more after manager Joe Jackson was sacked on Tuesday night. The club's board informed Jackson after training that his services were no longer needed. His departure from the Victoria Ground
Bretforton Ladies II 6, Lansdown III 0 A DRAB morning but there was a determined approach from Bretforton in Satur-day's important home match. The first break came with a superb run by player of the match Sarah Bragg down the centre of the pitch before
Pershore 2, West Bromwich 3 SATURDAY'S league game was played at a frantic pace and a high level of intensity. Pershore opened the scoring with a somewhat fortunate finish as a goalline clearance hit Gareth Rushton's stick and bounced back over the goalline
FAILINGS in the standard of care provided at Wyre Forest Birth Centre may have contributed to the death of babies, a damning report has found. An independent inquiry, set up after six babies died unexpectedly at the midwife-led centre in less than three
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton has challenged his team to bounce back from their FA Trophy exit by making a sustained push up the Southern League Division One West. Swifts bowed out of the Trophy at the first hurdle last weekend despite creating
A NEW extension could be built at a home in Malvern if planners give the scheme the go-ahead. An application has been received by Malvern Hills District Council for the two-storey side extension, at 25, Leigh Sinton Road. The scheme also involves a new
A POPULAR venue in Malvern has been brought to life with a vivid exhibition of wildlife art. A total of 46 pieces of art are on display at Malvern Theatres, in Grange Road, including oil paintings and watercolours of a vast array of creatures such as
A Worcester father will be in prison for Christmas after magistrates jailed him for 90 days for failing to ensure the regular school attendance of three of his four children. Worcestershire County Council's Education Welfare service told magistrates that
HOSPITALS' chief John Rostill has made his second apology in less than a week to county families who have suffered the loss of their babies. Mr Rostill was forced to apologise to dis-traught families on Tuesday after the Even-ing News was inundated with
FAILINGS IN STANDARD OF CARE WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO DEATHS Six unexpected deaths in newly born babies in less than three years in a "low risk" unit is clearly a matter of grave concern. All babies were full term, ie they were not born prematurely
A WORCESTER charity has issued a big "thank you" to kind-hearted residents who have donated items of furniture to those less fortunate than themselves. Armchair, which aims to provide people on low incomes with household furnishings, had a long list of
A mother who was left a widow by a tragic lorry collision near Pershore will soon be taking her three children on a dream holiday thanks to kind-hearted regulars at a Cotswold pub. Drinkers at The Bell Inn, Moreton raised £1,800 so Becky Summerill and
GEMMA, the caring collie who is a constant companion to her disabled Kidderminster owner, has been watching what she eats and has now managed to shed more than eight kilos - winning her a place in a slimming competition. The nine-year-old border collie
A CAMPAIGN to boost public backing for Tenbury's rundown children's playground has been launched by the Tenbury Community Group. The council-owned site in the Burgage requires around £60,000, if it is to become a playground for the town to be proud of
ANGER over the state of Tenbury's roads and pavements has been stoked after a 72 year-old was injured when his bicycle clipped a pothole in Market Street last week. Gerald Mole, from Archer's Way Burford, was hurt after the front wheel caught in the hole
AT this time of year, Royal British Legion stalwart Joyce Bunce, the chairwoman of Tenbury branch's women's section, surrounds herself with bright red poppies. She busies herself at the Tenbury Poppy Shop, in Teme Street, distributing collecting boxes
A BRANDED English Mistletoe Festival complete with a mistletoe queen could be the way for Tenbury to keep its world-famous annual holly and mistletoe auction. That's the idea being mooted by interested parties, keen to keep the event in the town. The
PEOPLE and organisations will come together across Wyre Forest on Sunday for moving ceremonies in remembrance of the tragic loss of life during two world wars. Parades, the laying of wreaths and church services will all be taking place, with each area
IN Stourport, the town's parade, which will include dignitaries, Scouts, Guides and veterans, will also be joined by the lads from the Territorial Army and be led by the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters' Association Band. The parade starts from Stourport
PEOPLE across Wyre Forest who want to make Christmas better for children less fortunate than themselves are being urged to pack a shoebox with goodies. The annual Operation Christmas Child is underway, with organisers in the district hoping to at least
A MUM from Kidderminster who struggled for nine years to have a second child has blamed hospital staff for her baby's death. Nadia Jones, 33, said had maternity staff given her more birthing options on her first visit to Worcestershire Royal Hospital
AN accountancy firm is the first business to offer cash support to Operation Covert. Horwath Clark Whitehill in Kidderminster has pledged £200 after one of its partners read about the efforts of a former employee to raise funds towards our appeal. Partner
A REPORT advocating a tougher approach to irresponsible drivers has been welcomed by campaigners for safer driving in Wyre Forest. The document produced by the House of Commons select committee on transport has been released in the run-up to church services
THE deputy leader of Wyre Forest District Council went back to nature as he planted a tree thanks to residents' support for a recycling scheme. Councillor Marcus Hart, who is also the council's member for commercial services, dug in to place the first
FATHER Christmas will arrive in Kidderminster with a team of huskies pulling his sleigh later this month. Families are in for a treat when the dogs roll into town to help celebrate the switch-on of the festive lights on Saturday, November 20. The Mayor
BUS fares have rocketed as transport chiefs have scrapped return tickets and introduced a flat rate fare for all routes in Wyre Forest. Passengers can no longer buy a ticket according to how far they travel but will have to pay a fixed single rate of
PARISH COUNCIL: At its October meeting, the parish council, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, heard from Mr Stephen Wright that work on the Parish Plan was progressing well. There had been four workshop/coffee mornings in the village, at which about 150 people
COTSWOLD flockmaster Chris Holmes is celebrating a double hat-trick of successes this year with sheep from his Rookery Flock of Suffolks - three flock competition wins and three successive championships at Moreton Show. Visitors from over a wide area
STOURPORT were on the wrong end of a 6-1 scoreline as Bath Buccaneers showed why they head up hockey's National League Premier Two. The heavy home defeat leaves sorry Stourport propping up the table. Phil Lashford's men started confidently and put the
TAKE a journey into space without leaving Stratford on Saturday for the latest Plays in the Attic children's theatre series. Playbox Theatre has booked in professional children's theatre groups to give youngsters a treat on a Saturday afternoon and the
KIDDERMINSTER Ladies battled out a 1-1 draw with Camp Hill after both sides were forced to field 10 players. As well as their low numbers, the teams were also equally matched in terms of the their blend of youth and experience. In an even first half the
AN Under-17 men's team from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club finished 17th in the country overall and fifth Midlands club at the English National Cross-Country Championships on Saturday. Individual times: leg one - Adam Granger 10 minutes nine
CREWS from Stourport Boat Club will compete at home on Sunday, when they are host to crews from across the Midlands. Racing will start at 11am when the first of 126 crews will race over the 4.5km course. The afternoon division will commence at 2.30pm.
IT'S all downhill for Stourport rider David List from now on after he won a Midlands Super Series downhill mountain-biking title in only his second year in the sport. The 26-year-old raced ahead of dozens of competitors to triumph in the senior category
SAMURAI Judo Club black belt Martin Brown was celebrating after defeating the contest line-up and passing the technical theory exam to move from first level black belt to second level at a grading in Manchester. The 23 year-old light heavyweight won his
KIDDERMINSTER & DISTRICT MONDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION P W L F A P Pockets B 5 5 0 19 6 24 Franche D 5 4 1 17 8 21 Snooks B 4 4 0 16 4 20 Snooks A 5 3 2 13 12 16 Snooks F 4 2 2 9 11 11 Bewdley 4 2 2 7 13 9 St Johns E 5 0 5 7 18 7 Sporting 4 0 4 6
THE feel-good factor of Annie was recreated for a delighted Malvern audience as part of the show's national tour. The lead was taken by 11-year old Emma Hopkins, who gave an impressive performance as the perpetually optimistic orphan. She confidently
LAST Year's league champions The Extras, started the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Indoor Bowls League season with a comfortable victory. They won 27-5 against Cleobury Mortimer, who finished third last season. Other results: Stormin Normans 26, West
ANOTHER successful season has now ended for Gilt Edge Bowling Club, with major achievements at both county and national level. The following received awards. Men's section: EBA International 50th cap - Grant Burgess; EBA Under-25s International - Marc
July (friendlies) Thurs 15 PERSHORE TN (H) 6-1 Ross, Vincent, J Clarke (2), Stokes, og SAT 17 HALESOWEN TOWN (H) 1-0 O'Toole TUES 20 COVENTRY CITY (H) 0-1 TUES 27 HEREFORD UTD (H) 0-3 WEDS 28 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-3 Williams FRI 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 3-2
THERE was to be no happy return for fans' favourite Robbie Taylor after the teenager returned to Walshes Meadow following a stint with Nationwide Conference North outfit Redditch United. Released by United, the midfield ace linked up with Swifts in time
VICTORY over Thame United last week would have left Dave Busst celebrating his first year in charge at Common Road with 50 per cent winning record from his 46 matches in charge, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham have won 22 league and cup matches since the
A MASSIVE drive to light up Worcester for Christmas has been launched in an effort to turn around the "embarrassing" festive displays of previous years - but it won't happen until 2005. The campaign, spearheaded by Classic Gold radio station boss Muff
SECOND World War veteran John Hewlett stands in quiet reflection at a war grave in Worcester's Astwood Cemetery. Like thousands of people across the Faithful City and beyond, Remembrance Day conjures special memories for the 89-year-old.
AN under-used play park should be turned into woodland to stop anti-social teenagers making life a misery for residents, according to Worcester MP Mike Foster. He wants the city council to pull up the play equipment - between Tolladine Road and Barley
CHRISTIAN prayers could be banned at Worcestershire County Council. Councillors are considering changing the traditional start of full council meetings for fear of offending members of other faiths. Ideas include allowing prayers to be taken in a side
BEWDLEY angler Terry Hales took three carp to18lb 8oz on tigernut boilies at Shatterford Fisheries' Gainsborough Lake. Another coarse lake, the Stuarts, has reported good bags of fish. Keep nets are allowed on this lake during November. The Erics Lake
DROITWICH'S Christmas tree could be left in the dark this year because its festive lights have gone missing. The brand new set of lights adorned the tree in Victoria Square last Christmas but mysteriously vanished soon after. Now, members of the Droitwich
ANGRY commuters have slammed Worcestershire County Council for allowing contractors to carry out work on a pedestrian crossing in Deansway during rush hour. The Evening News has received several calls from exasperated drivers who have been stuck in traffic
A MAN attacked in Stourport had to undergo facial surgery after being found on the town's river bridge. Police have appealed for information following the incident, which happened on Saturday. The victim suffered serious head injuries but was allowed
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers footballer, Darren Steadman, has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for a series of frauds totalling almost £2 million. Among them was dishonestly retaining almost £1 million stolen from a bank account of Habitat founder
IT was 1955 and Eric Avery was returning to Worcester after 10 years' active service around the world. He had started in the Royal Artillery Corps a few months before VE day and was on his way home. During a brief stay in Woolwich Arsenal he met the woman
Monday Cost-Cutter, Moors, 10 fished: Jason Cowan (Team 'Ave It) 25-8 (4), Andy Tryndie (Kateshill AC) 22-5 (18), Paul Webley (Bears) 19-10 (14). Tuesday Cost-Cutter, Meadow, 12: John Evans (Shropshire Fed) 33-6 (50), Tony Bird (Beechdale) 23-12 (52),
A KIDDERMINSTER drug dealer has been remanded on bail for sentence after pleading guilty to four charges at Worcester Crown Court. Paul Ablitt, aged 30, of Offmore Road, is accused of having quantities of cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis resin and 505 ecstasy
A MUM who had a "horrific" experience that saw two of her triplets dying says she was "thrilled" by the birth of her fourth child at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Her praise for the hospital comes after six women contacted the Evening News this week
Final round: Derek Davis 38-10, Ian Tetsall 36-12, John Cole 23-6, Len Evans 23-6, Brian Dickinson 21-14. The Veteran Christmas Fur and Feather contest is at Moorlands Pools on Wednesday, draw 9am, fishing 10am until 2.30pm. The Winter League fixtures
I READ with interest the letter from Marc Bayliss regarding his so-called referendum on the provision of education in Wyre Forest. I am appalled to see that Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate is using our district children's future as a political
I AM writing about the controversial subject of the current recycling waste system in Wyre Forest. I recently visited my brother in Australia and was completely amazed at the efficiency of their recycling system - and how much they actually recycle. They
A DRIVER who failed to acknowledge a speeding fine and did not attend court was convicted of failing to supply information to the DVLA. The court heard how Clare Potter, of Salisbury Drive, Kidderminster, was caught travelling at 61mph in a 50mph area
WE are writing on behalf of Muriel Hunt, to thank all friends and neighbours who helped when her Kidderminster house suffered a fire on Monday, November 1 as a result of a firework. Without your swift action and kind help, she might not be with us. The
VICTORY over Thame United last week would have left Dave Busst celebrating his first year in charge at Common Road with 50 per cent winning record from his 46 matches in charge, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham have won 22 league and cup matches since the
HAVING lived in Bewdley for over 20 years your articles on yobs and vandalism come as no surprise. These yobs are not a new phenomenon and, if anything, incidents are on the increase. But why do the majority of people have to suffer for the mindless few
Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League BADSEY Recreation reached the third round of the Tewkesbury Sports Knockout Cup with a comfortable victory at Riverside. Nick Simms scored twice for the winners whose other goals came from Berry and Jordan
WHILE I am pleased to read that two Community Support Officers have been introduced to patrol our streets, I was somewhat dismayed to learn that they will not have the same police powers as their counterparts in the West Midlands Police. There, amongst
Burlish Olympic 7, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 (Abandoned after 78 minutes) A SPELL of five goals in 20 first half minutes effectively killed the game as far as Evesham were concerned before Sunday's clash was brought to a premature end following an injury to
Holt Fleet: B Edwards 19-0, H Sidebottom 5-13, H Diubet 3-12. The next contest will be at Wellfield (Meaton Pool), draw at 8am.
MY husband and I moved to Kidderminster 17 years ago and have always entered into the spirit of that American tradition of "Trick or Treat" on Halloween. Not any more though. What was a fun tradition has now turned quite sour. This Halloween, my husband
Fixtures for Saturday Southern League Division One West: Evesham Utd v Mangotsfield Utd. Travel Factory Alliance Stratford Tn v Chasetown. Midland Combination Premier Division: Alveston v Dudley Spts, Massey Ferguson v Pershore Tn. Division One: Littleton
THERE is still a shortage of referees in Worcestershire and a course is planned for anyone interested in taking up the whistle, whether they have ambitions to progress up the ladder or just put something back into local football. This will be held at
The juniors presentation will take place at Broadwaters Inn on Saturday, starting at around 7.30pm (buffet is included). Any seniors interested in taking part in Sunday's Cookley Open on the canal should let the secretary know by tomorrow because of booking
I HAVE staggering news for David Guest (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, November 4). I saw one once, and this one was inside its protection zone. As I was driving along Sutton Park Road in Kidderminster it appeared, cycling towards me in the left- hand
IT'S all systems go for this year's shoebox appeal now organiser Bob James has been given a warehouse to store the thousands of boxes expected to pour in for needy children. The warehouse has been loaned to the Samaritans Purse charity until after Christmas
Anglers taking part in Sunday's contest at Haye Farm should meet at the venue at 7.30am.
MEMBERS of hunts across Worcestershire confronted Chancellor Gordon Brown as he arrived in Birmingham to make a keynote speech at a CBI conference at the ICC on Tuesday. Among the 100 members of the Countryside Alliance was Jamie Smith, of Ashton-under-Hill
IT might take more than filling in Comberton Hill and other uninviting subways to restore human beings to their rightful ground-level place and promote a congenial human scale about Kidderminster. Town centre redevelopment has resulted in low-quality,
CALLUM Shaw was the star of Burlish Olympic Under-8s as his treble led his team to a 4-0 victory over Ferndale Youth in the Stourport and District Youth Football League. The fourth goal was scored by Jayjay Smith. Burlish players were obviously on form
A mother who was left a widow by a tragic lorry collision near Pershore will soon be taking her three children on a dream holiday thanks to kind-hearted regulars at a Cotswold pub. Drinkers at The Bell Inn, Moreton raised £1,800 so Becky Summerill and
At Elmbridge Fishery Warren Jennings achieved his third win of the season, with carp to 5lb taken on maggot at 14.5 metres. Richard Billingham was a close second, fishing worm and caster to the island. Result: Jennings 44-14, Billingham 44-4, Martin Tayloe
THE memory of those who died for their country in conflicts around the world will be honoured at services across the Vale of Evesham today and on Sunday. Evesham branch Royal British Legion is holding a short service at the War Memorial in Abbey Park,
UNDER-8s DIVISION ONE P W D F A P Nunnery Lions 8 6 0 37 9 18 Ferndale Flyers 7 6 0 23 10 18 Areley Kings 9 5 1 25 19 16 Warndon Lions 7 3 2 11 18 11 Kidder Lions 8 2 3 10 9 9 Nunnery Sports 8 2 1 7 20 7 Mostyn Rang 8 2 0 5 26 6 W For Panthers 7 1 1 5
BURLISH Olympic Ladies soccer sirens are hoping to be awarded the points from their Worcest-ershire County League clash with Evesham United after the match was abandoned because of an air ambulance. They were 7-1 up and coasting to victory with less than
100 Years Ago November 12 1904 Members of Evesham Town Council have shown great patience with the Midland Railway Company, who, despite application after application, have so far done nothing to do way with the dangerous level crossing at the Evesham
ADULT FIVE-A-SIDE DIVISION ONE P W D F A P Vic Colts 12 8 2 20 10 26 The Stanton 12 7 2 25 14 23 Brazilians 12 7 2 16 10 23 Spice Boys 12 6 3 23 11 21 Team Hand 12 5 4 9 11 19 The Macc 12 4 4 20 21 16 Spicier Boys 12 4 2 18 18 14 Mozers Men 12 3 3 14
Evesham Utd Robins U9 1, Welland 0 ROBINS reached the next round of the League Cup after a close battle. Top of the table Welland passed the ball well and put United under severe pressure and forced several good saves from player of the match Ben Middlicott
Cambridge City 4, Evesham Utd U-14 1 THE Robins made their longest journey of the season to play formidable opposition in the shape of the Midland Junior Premier League leaders. They returned home pointless but produced a creditable display and a second
Results: Ads Lads 3, Red Devils 2; FC Athletico 7, Manor Boys 0; Trotters 4, Loom & Shuttle 4; Hi-tea not Athletic 4, Stourport Sports Club 3; Harriers Utd 1, Showboat 0; Golden Balls 5, Stourport Sports Club Res-erves 0; Trotters Reserves 1, Dreamers
JAI Stanley is racing to be fit for Worcester City's Nationwide North clash at Bradford Park Avenue a week on Saturday. The 26-year-old playmaker has been out of action for over a month after undergoing keyhole surgery on his right knee. Club record signing
A FRIENDLY pitting Kidderminster Carolians against old rivals Aston Old Edwardians highlighted the growing gap between them. Since they were promoted from Midlands Three West North in 2003, Aston have become stronger as their 31-5 away wi proved. KCs
ASSISTANT boss Gary Barnett confessed Kidderminster Harriers have had to "grin and bear it" after their FA Cup preparations were thrown into turmoil this week. Harriers go into Friday evening's first round tie at Port Vale hoping to put their miserable
Harriers 0, Boston 4 JUST when Kidderminster Harriers thought the season from hell could not get any worse - along came the heaviest home defeat in their Football League history. And the embarrassing Boston debacle offered a stark warning to potential
JOE Jackson has hit out at chairman Tom Herbert following his shock departure from Bromsgrove Rovers. Jackson, only appointed manager in May, has left the Victoria Ground club after just 17 matches in charge. He claims he was forced out after being told
WORCESTER Warriors have two players named in the England sevens squad. Skipper Pat Sanderson and new signing Paul Sampson have been included in an 18-man squad as they continue preparations for the upcoming Sevens events in Dubai and South Africa. The
AS a supporter of long standing it saddens me to find the position Kidderminster Harriers are in. I suspect many other fans are not entirely surprised how badly we have performed this season. Not Jan Molby, but the board of directors, have to take responsibility
PERSHORE Rugby Club and Barkers Butts square up for a top-of-the-table showdown on Saturday. The two Midlands Three West (South) front runners, who both boast a 100 per cent record, go head to head in the game of the day at Piddle Park. Pershore have
DRIVER Nathan Crewe sealed second in class after the final round of the Silkolene 1400 Rally Championship. But his MGZR 1400 navigator Mark Ammonds had even more reason to celebrate, winning the Under 25s co-driver series and finishing third overall.
CREWS from Worcester Rowing Club tackled the demanding 4.25-mile Tideway course in London used for the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race. The rowers had to dip into their stamina pool and show good course knowledge to make maximum use of the strong
Tomorrow evening, Joy Scones will present a Full Circle programme (when a recording of a complete work will be played), featuring The Leningrad, Shostakovich's seventh symphony. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm, and visitors will be most welcome. There
Two rides have been organised for Sunday. Both will leave from The Green, Blakebrook, at 9am, and head for Welland village hall for the annual meeting of the CTC district - doors will open at noon. Soup and hot drinks will be available, but riders are
Five members attended the 70th annual three-day federation conference in Bournemouth. The Midland Arden region, to which the club belongs, comprises 13 clubs in Worcestershire, Warwickshire and wider West Midlands, being part of Great Britain and Ireland
New Meeting House, Bull Ring, Kidderminster, opens its doors on Saturday mornings to offer a place for quiet reflection, refreshment and friendly conversation, from 10am until 1pm. Church tours are also available, linking with the Weaver's Loft exhibition
On Tuesday in the Polish Club, St George's Terrace, Kidderminster, John Sparry, a Black Country magician and raconteur, will give a talk entitled "Those Old Radio Times" - Marconi to Mrs Dale. The talk will comprise "a reminiscent chuckle from someone
County treasurer Julia Roberts presided at the annual meeting. She commented on the increase in membership, including a lady who had moved from Oxford and joined because of reports seen in the local newspaper. Several events were organised where Lickhill
At a short ceremony which followed the usual Sunday afternoon pool session, dive officer Mike Burley presented certificates of achievement to James Allan, Sophie Allan, Oliver Eaton, Paul Ella, Rebecca Ella, Oceanne Gallagher and Robyn Lane for successfully
A 5.5-mile walk at Cleobury Mortimer has been organised for Sunday. Walkers are asked to meet behind the Talbot Hotel at 11.15am, for a prompt 11.30am start. There are some "ups and downs" in the walk, but nothing too strenuous. Anyone taking part should
The Wyre Forest group held a bucket collection at Somerfield store, Kidderminster, when £100 was raised. Members attended a craft fayre at the Ramada Heath Hotel, Bewdley, and raised £110, while at Kinver Craft Fayre on Sunday, a further £131.45 was realised
TWO major professional local musical groups are joining together for a special collaboration this weekend. The Warwick-based choir, Armonico Consort, is joining with Stratford's Orchestra of the Swan for a performance of the Requiem Masses of Faur and
World COPD day is on November 17, and there will be a display at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Specialist nurse Sarah Austin will visit Bilford Court, Worcester, on Monday, from 2pm until 4pm. Gabriele Price, of University College, Worcester, is looking
DAYLESFORD Organic Farmshop in the North Cotswolds picked up a clutch of awards at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards at Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Berkshire. The awards, now in their 18th year, attracted over 1,000 entries and Martin Cottingham
JAI Stanley is racing to be fit for Worcester City's Nationwide North clash at Bradford Park Avenue a week on Saturday. The 26-year-old playmaker has been out of action for over a month after undergoing keyhole surgery on his right knee. Club record signing
1 Women referred by midwives to consultants for decisions on whether consultant-led care is advisable should be seen by consultants themselves and not by more junior members of their teams. 2 Doctors and midwives should record discussions with mothers
I WELCOME this report. It addresses all the questions that local people have about the Wyre Forest Birth Centre and the tragedies that have occurred there. It is sympathetic to the great sadness that the affected families will feel and recognises the
FROM the beginning in an almost Jackass like way, violators imitating moves are warned that they will be smacked. This is fittingly appropriate for Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is far more than just a sequel to the original THUG but rather a game that pays
REMEMBER how proud the nation was of the UK's athletes competing at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Athens? Wouldn't it be great to have the same success on home ground? The pace is gathering on London's campaign to be host city for the
Broadway Ladies Nine-hole 4BBB Stableford: Winners, Nadine Simpkin & Sue Jones 19pts; runners-up, June Evans & Viv Milner 15. Monthly Stableford - Silver Division: 1 Julia Ward 31pts; 2 Sheila Lawson 30; 3 Joan Gisbourne 28 (cb). Bronze: 1 N Simpkin
Old Halesonians 5, Bredon Buzzards U-14 19pts THE Buzzards were on the road for first round action in the North Midlands County Junior Cup. The forwards soon assumed control with some strong rucking and mauling with Will Ripley at blindside flanker making
AS WINTER creeps ever closer, it's that time of year to wrap up warm from the bitter cold. But that doesn't mean the fashion-conscious man-about-town needs to be any less stylish as a wealth of winter ware hits the high street stores in time for Christmas
I suffered a moment of intense frustration last week. The Secretary of State for Health was in front of the Health Select Committee for his annual grilling about NHS expenditure and I had just pointed out to him the stupidity of commissioning work in
LAST Saturday saw 31 ang-lers participating in the Ham-pton Ferry Open. On a clear near perfect river, Leigh Gardner caught several chubb and a few mixed bits on the pole to weigh in 13lbs from peg 61 just upstream of the Ferry. Local man Brian Bennett
A Vale pensioner who launched an unprovoked attack on the housebound wife he had been married to for 53 years was warned by a judge he could not expect leniency if it happened again. Arthur Curry, aged 77, beat his wife Winifred with a back scratcher
AS a concerned local resident, I listened with interest to a recent item on Hereford and Worcester Radio concerning the problems associated with the former fruit and vegetable market site in Hylton Road. The item was concerned with the condition of the
COMMUNITY-minded Pershore Scouts gave up their Saturday morning to spruce up an area of woodland. The group of youngsters spent last Saturday clearing out a coppice in Wick after being asked by the parish council for help. The activity was part of their
SOMETIME ago, someone thought that the former Nick in Deansway was haunted by an old copper in a cape. It was even suggested that he was the multi-murderer of Wyld's Lane. But the only problem with that theory was the wretched man never served at this
TESCO in Worcester Road, Evesham is set to close this Saturday until next Thursday when the new superstore opens on the same site. More than 200 full and part time jobs have been created at the new £8m store, which is due to open its doors to shoppers
D JONES writes of my "drivel" about seeing a fox. I call it a bit of nature observation. There are other creatures on this planet besides us self-important humans. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester.
IT'S a bad time of year for Tom Pim. Almost 62 years ago to the day the veteran from Badsey was a boy rating on a medical ship in a convoy taking supplies to Russia when his life changed forever. The sun has risen and set more than 22,000 times since
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Eckington have been given five months to leave after their enforcement appeal was rejected. But the group of 11 families has vowed to stay despite being told to clean up and go by a government inspector. He
PERSHORE Town Football Club was thrown into more turmoil on Monday night when director of football Richard Anson resigned. "My decision has nothing to do with anyone or anything untoward at the club, although I believe that whoever takes the job on, in
THEY didn't have to travel far but members of an Evesham-based Kung Fu club ensured their journey to the Working Men's Club was a memorable one. The Briar Close Business Park fighters competed in a national tournament when they claimed five first place
EVESHAM'S two senior sides were inactive last weekend due to fixture postponements and other rearrangements. The first team is enjoying one of its most successful starts to a season for many years and, with one defeat in nine matches, are lying fourth
A SUPERMARKET group is footing the bill for a new bench destined for a Kidderminster park. The Friends of Broadwaters successfully appealed to West Midlands Co-op for the £700 needed for a metal bench for the estate's park. Jean Edwards, one of the friends
Tenbury 42pts Ludlow 2nds 10 pts THESE two local rivals produced an open running friendly game played in a good spirit. Tenbury won the try count 7-2 to record a comfortable victory at Palmer's Meadow. The home team led 20-5 at the break with Paul Murphy
Tenbury Ladies 2nd 0 Ludlow Ladies 2nd 1 TRY as they might, Tenbury were unable to find a way back into the match after conceding an early goal against their close neighbours. The match was evenly contested and with a lot of youngsters on view, it bodes
Kings Heath Ladies 2 Tenbury Ladies 3 AFTER taking a three-goal lead, Tenbury were forced to defend in the latter stages of the game, after the home team struck back with two goals in quick succession. Tenbury started well and took the lead from the first
Tenbury Ladies Badgers 1 Newent Ladies Badgers 2 AFTER battling back to force an equaliser Ten-bury were denied a point from their opening game in the Herefordshire Badgers Hockey League when Newent snatched a winner three minutes from time. The visitors
A CENTRE providing specialist services for people aged over 60 has retained a nationally recognised accolade. The Grange, in Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster, has again met the Charter Mark standard. The centre, built in 1975, is a resource centre for
THE HISTORY of Kidderminster's carpet industry will be the subject of a lecture being held as part of a national campaign to encourage more people to use historical archives. Titled Kidderminster Isn't Losing Its Memory, the lecture will be given by Chris
CRIMEFIGHTING in the police area that includes Wyre Forest received a cash boost following a charity ball. The ball generated almost £4,200 for Crimestoppers, which encourages members of the public to provide information, anonymously, about crime. Rewards
PERSHORE'S hopes of continuing their fine start to the league season were dealt a blow when last Saturday's rescheduled match at Hereford was cancelled. It was a third blank weekend of the season for the Piddle Parkers who will be back in action on home
CONSUMERS who want to help third world goods producers while doing their Christmas shopping are being given the chance in Kidderminster. Baxter United Reformed Church is hosting a Traidcraft fair on Saturday between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Clare Cassidy,
A PHOTOGRAPHER who snaps Wyre Forest tourist spots for a living is celebrating the publication of a book containing around 140 of his images. Van Greaves says he has a passion for editorial photography and is delighted with his latest offering, A Portrait
A Salford Priors resident is so fed up with workers constantly digging up a road he has asked for a meeting with those responsible for maintaining it. Douglas Wathen wrote to Warwickshire County Council at the end of last month asking for a meeting to
AN array of historic memorabilia covering the history of a Kidderminster school will go on display at the weekend. Relics telling the story of Harry Cheshire High - now Baxter College - will form part of the school's autumn fair on Saturday. Prizes will
Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League BADSEY Recreation reached the third round of the Tewkesbury Sports Knockout Cup with a comfortable victory at Riverside. Nick Simms scored twice for the winners whose other goals came from Berry and Jordan
Fixtures for Saturday Southern League Division One West: Evesham Utd v Mangotsfield Utd. Travel Factory Alliance Stratford Tn v Chasetown. Midland Combination Premier Division: Alveston v Dudley Spts, Massey Ferguson v Pershore Tn. Division One: Littleton
KIDDERMINSTER students interested in working in the construction industry are being advised to pick up a copy of a new college prospectus. The National Construction College's 2005 prospectus is now available and offers a range of courses including plant
STRESS-FREE shopping could soon become a reality now Tchibo, the leading European retailer, has opened a store in Kidderminster. Tchibo - the only retailer in the world to change its entire product range every Wednesday - opened its store at 5 Vicar Street
FORMER employees of a Stourport trucking firm are being invited to a company reunion at the weekend. People who used to work for Franche Road Commercials, based in Sandy Lane until the 1960s, are being urged to come to Saturday's event after a previous
MUSICIANS with a passion for poetry are hoping to take the music industry by storm with their latest band. Bass player, Steve Breen, and guitarist and singer, Rob Ledger, have played together on-and-off for the last 12 years, but only joined forces with
A CRAFT and gift fair is being held at Harvington Hall this weekend. More information on the event can be obtained by calling 01562 777846.
A HEAVY rock band from Northampton is set to play its first Kidderminster gig next week. Screenstar are playing at Redwoods on Wednesday. More information can be obtained by visiting www.screenstar.co.uk
THE owners of a British shorthair cat who went missing at a Stourport caravan park are appealing for Wyre Forest residents to help find him. Steve and Vera Hill, from Southampton, were staying at Lickhill Manor Park for an International Caravanning Fellowship
THE author of the newly-released A History of Kidderminster will be signing books in the town centre on Saturday. The signing, by Nigel Gilbert, will take place at W H Smith in Vicar Street from 10.30am until noon. Readers will be given the opportunity
A SELECTION of colourful entertainment is to be performed in village venues across Wyre Forest in the coming months. The new Shindig rural and community touring scheme, subsidised by Worcestershire County Council and its district counterparts, kicks off
GREAT comics come in many guises but they have one thing in common - they all looked like they were making it up as they went along. None achieved this more than Tommy Cooper, regarded by many as the funniest man ever to walk the earth, and now brought
THE search is still on for new actors and actresses to join Great Witley Operatic Society. Anyone interested in joining can contact Jean Glover on 01905 641648.
TODAY: Kidderminster: Town Hall - Tim Morris organ recital (lunchtime). Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO. Actress and Bishop: Additional Moog, Old School Tie. CBSO Centre - Centre Stage (lunchtime concert). Chestnut Tree - The Lightness
Rose, Kidderminster - A Garland of Poppies, Friday/Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Aida, Friday. Jekyll and Hyde the Musical, Tuesday until November 20. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Turandot, Tuesday and November 19. Chorus! Wednesday. MAC, Birmingham -
Kidderminster Library, Kidderminster - Kidderminster Art Society's annual exhibition until November 27. MAC, Birmingham - Space, Saturday until January 2. Silver Scenes and Tin Tableaux, Saturday until January 2. Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry - Reunion
ORGANISERS of a new music club aiming to bring major artists to Stourport and showcase Wyre Forest performers are expecting a good turn-out to their first meeting. Gary Davis, who manages Stourport Boat Club, where the Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club
PERSHORE High School pupils were on a high on the hockey field last week when the Under-13 squad won the District Tourna-ment. The annual event included opposition from Bredon Hill, Black-minster and Simon de Montfort Middle Schools and teams from Alcester
East Glos 3, Bretforton 1 AFTER a two-week break, league action resumed with a tough trip for the local girls. East Glos played skilfully and at pace and were subsequently awarded a penalty flick after 15 minutes for what appeared to be a deliberate block
FIFTEEN members of Eve-sham Wheelers took part in last Sunday's club runs. In drizzly conditions the A run was led by Paul Stockdale and took in Broadway, Stanway, Bourton-on-the-Water to take coffee at Wyck Hill Garden Centre. The second group was led
Vale of Evesham League Results Angel 6, Swan 3; Chestnut Club 7, Angel B 2; Evesham WMC 7, Ivy 2; Dug Out 4, Offenham RBL 5; Cider Mill 4, Swan (Birlingham) 5; Bretforton RBL 5, Amba-ssador 4; Horse & Hounds 3, Talbot 6. League table P W L F A Pts
CITY centre businesses have been counting the cost of Tuesday's security alert, with the total estimated loss running into tens of thousands of pounds. Shops and offices at the top end of High Street, from Woolworths to the Elgar Statue, were evacuated
PUSHCHAIRS and buggies will be easier to push thanks to work at a Bidford pelican crossing. The work took place at the crossing on the B439 around a week and a half ago. County councillor Peter Barnes said the crossing was put into place around two years
I was delighted and encouraged to read Ms. Wood's letter (October 28), in which she demonstrated her support for the activities of local associations which bring enrichment and opportunities to the lives of Pershore and its people. As a member and supporter
WITH remembrance day upon us once again we will all be paying our respects to the sacrifice made by so many over 60 years ago, so much was done by our elders, but the community stood together for what was to be a better future for generations to come,
What a great improvement in parking availability in Evesham since the traffic wardens have hit town. There's now a sporting chance of finding a short-term on-street space if you want to pop into town to buy something at say Argos or OHL. It makes a welcome
TALKING of church bells (J Lewis, November 4) I well remember as a lad at Aston Somerville, in the 1940/50s, St Mary's Church gave three sessions on the big bell before each service, followed by a short burst on the little bell. When the little bell started
TWENTY-ONE miles of tunnel, was dug, under the English Channel, to accommodate two lines of railway line and much more besides. Is it really beyond the ingenuity of the authority and Britain , to dig a tunnel, just a few yards, under a railway line, to
East Glos 3, Bretforton 1 AFTER a two-week break, league action resumed with a tough trip for the local girls. East Glos played skilfully and at pace and were subsequently awarded a penalty flick after 15 minutes for what appeared to be a deliberate block
Evesham 1, Old Silhillians 2 DESPITE having the majority of possession and the potential to win comfortably, Evesham once again flattered to deceive in Saturday's latest league match. After last season when they brushed aside moderate opposition with
A MIXED match took place on Sunday evening when a ten-strong Bretforton squad tackled Fosseway Falcons at Stratford High School. The Falcons played with a little too much enthusiasm at times and seemed to "trample" over some of the women in the village
WITH less light to trap for energy, freezing nights and days can easily damage fragile leaves. Winter is the time most plants decide to cut their losses and draw back any useful nutrients from their leaves back into their stems and roots. The relatively
THE chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, John Rostill, says the hardest task he faces in turning around Wyre Forest Birth Centre is changing the "culture of entrenched attitudes" among staff. The final report of the inquiry - set
THE decision by John Rostill to close Wyre Forest Birth Centre has been endorsed by the independent inquiry. Mr Rostill took up the post of chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on September 1, 2003 and closed the unit for deliveries
A POPULAR library has flung its doors open to the public again - earlier than planned - following completion of the initial stages of a major refurbishment. Malvern Library, in Graham Road, partially closed on Friday, November 1, to allow staff to prepare
COUNCILLORS in Stourport-on-Severn have not given up the fight for a relief road, in spite of the scheme being placed on the back burner. The long-awaited road has been shelved until at least 2011, due to lack of Government money. Now two Stourport district
POLICE have issued an appeal for information about a car that they believe was involved in the security alert in the city centre on Tuesday. A man and a woman left in the red four-door Ford Fiesta parked in the bus bay beside the Cathedral roundabout,
OUTDOOR learning will be more enjoyable for youngsters at a Worcester school after it officially opened a new gazebo. The wooden structure in the grounds of St George's C of E Primary School in St George's Lane North, Barbourne, was made especially for
JOHN Rostill has said he will "do anything" for the parents of six babies whose deaths prompted the inquiry - but admitted this would be "scant consolation" for them. The trust chief executive met the bereaved parents yesterday and on Tuesday to discuss
A NUMBER of city organisations are among charities that will benefit from the sale of Christmas cards this year. For every £1 spent at St Helen's Church, High Street, Worcester, 81p will be donated to around 25 local and national charities, including
SERIOUS failings resulted in women who were not "low risk" having their babies at Wyre Forest Birth Centre, the inquiry has ruled. The final report says "that where complications arose during pregnancy these were not always recognised and followed up
THE chief executive of West Midlands South Strategic Health Authority responded to the results of the inquiry into Wyre Forest Birth Centre by saying he wished to place on record "our sincere regret for the failings in care provided and the distress this
WALKING back to healthiness is the aim behind a venture which sets off from Tenbury swimming pool next week. The event is the town's contribution to the nationwide Walking the Way to Health initiative, run by the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside
FRIENDS, relatives and primary school children gathered to wish a happy 100th birthday to Cisse Devereux, at a party held in her honour. More than 50 well-wishers filled Clifton-on-Teme Village Hall last Wednesdsay to congratulate Cisse, originally born
TODAY is D-Day for a plea to hold a poll among Wyre Forest people over the shake-up of district schools. The poll idea, backed by the majority of members of Worcestershire County Council last month, will be considered when the council's decision-making
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers footballer, Darren Steadman, has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for a series of frauds totalling almost £2 million. Among them was dishonestly retaining almost £1 million stolen from a bank account of Habitat founder
SEVERN Valley Railway is to mark Remembrance Sunday with the laying of a wreath on a famous locomotive. The wreath will be laid by SVR chairman, David Williams, on the engine - 8F Loco 48773 - itself a veteran of the Second World War, having seen service
A BEWDLEY bobby will find out at a gala awards night next week whether he has won an award which will be a passport to study policing overseas. Bewdley beat manager, PC Nigel Barter, is one of 43 police officers - one from every force in England, Wales
FOND memories of childhoods spent at Rhydd Covert spurred a Masonic lodge into donating £250 towards Operation Covert. The cash - one of the biggest donations to the appeal so far - has been donated by Chaddesley Corbett Lodge of the Freemasons. Lodge
A 17-YEAR-OLD who sexually assaulted a woman and left a man with part of his skull missing after a drunken night out in Kidderminster has been jailed for 12 months. The male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, punched the 50-year-old man to the floor
AN 83-year-old New Zealand woman has delighted relatives in Astley by tracing them after a mammoth 17-year search. Marion Ford's quest has finally led to her meeting relatives, Nancy May Comley, 94, and her daughter, Josephine Evans, of the Astley Estate
SAUSAGE-makers have scooped a nationally recognised Banger Award. Heath Farm Meats, of Bagginswood, near Cleobury Mortimer, achieved the accolade during the recent British Sausage Week. Television chef, Lesley Waters, presented Heath Farms Meats' owner
BADSEY SOCIETY: The Society's final event of the year is on Friday November 12 at Badsey Church, it is a talk by Malcolm Atkin on how the English Civil War affected the Vale of Evesham. The talk starts at 7.30pm, and entrance is £1, (members free). The
FIREWORKS PARTY: The Fireworks party organised by the school's PTFA last Friday evening was a success, with 300 people present, most of them in family groups. Sandy Connell, the association's chairman, helped by some of the many members and supporters
ONCE upon a time, democratic government at all levels, reflected the views of the majority of the people. Was there any discussion between Evesham residents and business representatives with Wychavon before the sudden advance of seven new parking attendants
Take a look at the date at the top of this page. Do you notice anything significant about it? If not, maybe you should have a chat with Eric Avery. Because the 11th day of the 11th month certainly means something to him. Around this time of year, you'll
GOLF girl Gemma Glennister is following in her father's footsteps after achieving sporting success at the age of just 11. The Burlish Middle School pupil is the daughter of Ombersley Golf Club professional and manager Graham Glennister. And she proved
HAROLD Pinter's tragi-comedy The Caretaker brings a powerful tale of loneliness and power games to the Roses Theatre stage in Tewkesbury. The story is set around Davies, an elderly vagrant, and Aston, a gentle man in his 30s who gives him shelter. Davies
CHADDESLEY produced an impressive away day display to hang on for their first win of the season at Aston University, eventually seeing off the students 4-3. They seemed to be cruising at 4-1with five minutes to go, but a late Aston fighback almost spoiled
STOURPORT Ladies remain top of the Worcestershire First Division after beating Bromsgrove 3-0. Louise Deeman ope-ned the scoring in the eighth minute, netting a rebound from a short-corner. Stourport created most of the chances and after 15 minutes, Fran
KIDDERMINSTER co-ntinued their good run of results with a comprehensive 9-4 victory over Bloxwich. Penalty-corner specialist Andy Pocknell opened the Kidderm-inster scoring with a drag flick which beat the stationary Blox-wich goalkeeper. The second also
HARTLEBURY'S Shaun Fox took a major step towards following in the tyre tracks of his father, Steve, when he stormed to victory in the Bewdley Motorcycling Club's autumn trial on the Clee Hills on Saturday. Fox junior beat Steve Harris, of Redditch, by
FALCONS B, from the Kidderminster Table Tennis League Division Two, knocked Division One side Baggeridge out of the VP Cup in the first round. J Collymore, S Smith and R Vaughan were the Falcons' heroes. Results: Falcons B 5, Baggeridge 2; Hospital A
CLEOBURY MORTIMER SPORTS CENTRE LADIES P W L F A P Kingfisher 4 4 0 87 22 12 Luvly Jublies 4 4 0 70 36 12 Lacon Blues 3 2 0 51 32 9 Cleobury Joks 3 2 0 57 24 7 Nat West 3 2 1 45 21 6 Team Extreme 4 2 2 53 51 6 Brown Clee 4 1 1 55 51 5 Cleobury S 3 1 2
COUNCILLORS in Stourport have not given up the fight for a relief road, in spite of the scheme being placed on the back burner. The long-awaited road has been shelved until at least 2011 due to lack of Government money. Now two Stourport district councillors
There were musical fireworks on the stage as Belfast band Craobh Rua entertained a folk audience to their brand of traditional Irish music. And they joked that Worcester had even "arranged" a bomb scare in the city centre to make them feel at home! Their
STOURPORT Civic Society has won almost £25,000 worth of lottery cash for an innovative new project that aims to "unlock" the town's past. The project, called "Unlocking Stourport's Past", has been awarded £24,662 of Heritage Lottery Fund money through
MORE than double the expected cash amount was generated by a sponsored charity event organised by a Stourport woman. Lynda Griffiths's initiative, the Lincomb Fun Run and Walk, raised just over £2,150, exceeding the £1,000 target. Proceeds from the event
THERE was success at the West Midland Regional Championship for members of Wyre Forest Gymnastics School. Hanna Pietkowicz, 16, clinched bronze in the senior girls FIG event with a score of 27.25. Also celebrating bronze was Harriet Atterbury who finished
IN a top-of-the-table clash in Stourport Trivia League, Rising Sun B beat Ratcliffe 55-50 to take over the lead position. Other results: Bridge 56, Rose & Crown 61; Hollybush 54, Old Rose & Crown B 59; Old Rose & Crown A 42, Harriers Club
FRESH from his debut victory for the county chess first team, Kidderminster Chess Club's Terry Pountney comfortably drew his game on board four when he played for Worc-estershire's under-100 graded team against Staffordshire, at Brewood. Bill Pugh's tremendous
THERE was a major upset in the first round of the Banks's Bewdley Darts League Knock-out Cup. Last year's winners, Bliss Gate, were beaten 4-3 by Wagon and Horses A. Wagon made a spirited start and were soon leading Bliss Gate by two games. Then Gate
AMAZING Feet Running Club members took part in the first race of the winter cross country league in Birmingham as part of the Reebok Cross Challenge series, which also counts towards the Midlands Leagues. The club's ladies raced over a six kilometre course
CLEOBURY Mortimer Golf Club got in the swing to welcome their new captains and say thank you to the outgoing skippers. New club captain Carl Genese and new ladies captain Sylvia Tudor-Hughes took part in a "drive-in" to celebrate their appointments. They
WORCESTER City Council is on a collision course with a mobile phone company after it put up a mast under cover of darkness without planning permission. Principal planning officer Peter Yates says they had not received an application for the site on Tolladine
GYPSIES living in caravans on the outskirts of a small village have had their appeal to stay rejected - but they plan to fight the decision. On Tuesday, a Government inspector gave the community a deadline of April 2005 to vacate the unauthorised site
THE number registered HIV or aids carriers is up in Worcestershire. The Worcester Aids Foundation said the number of clients on its books had jumped from 12 positive cases in Worcestershire, in 1996, to 130 today. The largest increase has happened in
DELIGHTED young fund-raiser Brianna Tutin was weighed down with Christmas goodies - thanks to a generous donation from Webbs of Wychbold garden centre. The youngster is one of the first to join the new St Richard's Hospice Young Fund-raisers group, run
SMOKE-free pubs in Worcestershire say that cigarette bans have done wonders for trade. As Scotland announced a similar ban in all workplaces and enclosed public areas, yesterday, the landlords of Droitwich's The Spinners Wine Bar and the Yorkshire Grey
Saturday Morning Open, Dragonfly Pool: Alastair Gavin (Solihull AC) 38lb, Doug Greenow (Solihull AC) 22, Peter Holtman 20-8oz 5dr. Costins AC, Whispers : A Costin 23-0, B Carswell 21-8, M Bennett 20-0. Sunday Morning, Goldthorn AC, Dragonfly: John Foreward
POLICE in Worcester will be supporting a Government drive to crack down on alcohol-related crime in the run-up to Christmas. The Home Office has unveiled a new crack down on town centres between Wednesday, December 15 and New Year's Day, inviting every
Wednesday Open, Heron: Ivan Laight 26-1, Roy Arnold 20-4, Tim Rogers 19-12. National Standard, Saturday, Abbey: Ivan Laight 26-7 (peg 32), Dave Wizzell 20-7 (38), Mac Taylor 16-2 (7). Sunday Open, Heron: Ray Philips 41-8 (24), Alan Espray 41-4 (12), Harry
STUDENTS donned their thinking caps and let their imaginations run wild by redesigning Worcester's Pitchcroft. The budding architects from Portsmouth University set about drafting new plans for the area as part of a project with Plincke Landscapes, appointed
UP TO £35,000 could be spent on upgrading the children's play area on a recreation ground in Fernhill Heath. North Claines Parish Council has voted in favour of building a 13ft by 13ft concrete base for a basketball net, at an estimated cost of around
Sunday open: Tom Noaks 10-11-8, Mark Lewis 8-6, Richard Speller 7-11, Warren Blizzard 7-3. There are open matches on Tuesday (the Affordable Open), Wednesday and Saturday. On Sunday, an open on 20 pegs only, will be held, the draw to take place at the
ALMOST £400 worth of fishing tackle was taken in a burglary in Kidderminster. Police said an unsecured shed in the back garden of a house in the town's Broadwaters area was broken into between midnight and 9am on Monday. The thieves' haul included two
Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, Kinver Freeliners water, Stewpony: Paul. Wilson 5-11, Reg Bastable 5-7, Derek Willis 3-9, Andy Cogzell 2-10, Keith Bunce 2-2-8, Barry Southall 2-1-12. The Fur and Feather will be fished on Sunday, December 5. Names
On Sunday a contest will be held on Lyttelton 44-79 (river levels and conditions permitting), the draw to be at 8am behind Stourport Leisure Centre. Members are asked to telephone secretary before arriving to confirm . All members wishing to take part
A FINANCIAL adviser forged his wife's signature on a mortgage application form to pay off credit card debts. Marc Smith re-mortgaged their home for £54,000, signing both their names after they had split up, Worcester Crown Court heard. Smith, aged 45,
Woodside, Top Pool: P Bruce 15-0, B Hemmings 14-9, M Brown 13-4, J Middleton 10-4, J Brown 7-8.5.
SIX Alun Rees Trophy ties produced 33 goals with Kenilworth Town B topping the charts with an eight-goal spree at Long Compton. Simon Miles helped ensure simple progress with five goals, while hat-tricks for Lawrence Peach and Joao Numes helped Cubbington
Wrens Pools: R Coles 9-8, J Brooks 9-7, K Woodhead 9-3. On Sunday, November 21 a contest will take place on both Wrens Nest Pools, draw at 8am.
Fairfield Villa 2, Littleton 5 AFTER three blank Saturdays, Littleton returned to action and moved into the last eight of the WFA Junior Cup. On a very heavy pitch, the visitors dominated play from the start but the opening goal on 15 minutes came from
Littleton Jnrs U-14 16, Aboriginals 0 LITTLETON'S first venture into the County Cup saw them produce a convincing win against plucky but outplayed opponents. Lance Smith opened the scoring and then soon made it 2-0 before Matt Goss turned sharply in the
HETA Pool: M Carrick 28-6, J Hodgetts 20-1, D Ravenhall 19-2. HETA Pool: K Moss 22-2, Ravenhall 20-1, S Williams 9-2, J Wright 9-2. An extra match has been organised on the HETA Pool on Sunday, with an 8am draw.
I AM encouraged to read that David Guest has given his "utmost concentration" to making sure he sees cyclists. ("Protection zone waste of money", November 4) If drivers start following his initiative, more people will feel safe to ride their bikes, on
MOSTYN Rangers beat Norton Sports 8-1 in their Kidderminster and District Football League Sunday Division One, making the Stourport outfit Wyre Forest's highest scoring team of the weekend. Kidderminster side Worths Breakwells beat Blakedown 7-0 in a
VALE residents face commuter chaos when part of Waterside closes for 10 weeks after Christmas for flooding relief work. Severn Trent began work at the start of this month with the installation of an underground storage tank. The tank will retain excess
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Burlish Olympic 7, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 (Abandoned after 78 minutes) A SPELL of five goals in 20 first half minutes effectively killed the game as far as Evesham were concerned before Sunday's clash was brought to a premature end following an injury to
IN order to set the record straight I assure Mrs Gordon, whose letter appeared in last week's issue, that the Health Concern administration did consult prior to the introduction of recycling to Wyre Forest households. Every household within the district
TESCO in Worcester Road, Evesham is set to close this Saturday until next Thursday when the new superstore opens on the same site. More than 200 full and part time jobs have been created at the new £8m store, which is due to open its doors to shoppers
A VALE man was discovered by his son lying on his study floor with a gunshot wound to his head. Michael Slough and his son Edward were both shotgun holders and both went shooting on a regular basis, an inquest heard on Tuesday. Mr Slough, a 53-year-old
VALE cancer patients now have the comfort of treatment on their doorstep thanks to a new clinic based at Evesham hospital. The Lymphoedema Service, hosted by St Richard's Hospice, has opened a satellite service for the town in response to a big demand
AN Evesham mother says she is at her wits end after two years of living next to a building site. Abi Ealey who lives in Common Road says redevelopment work in the area is making her life a nightmare. "Roads are often closed and even when they are not
VALE MP Peter Luff, who has campaigned against plans to run Worcestershire from Birmingham for more than a decade, expressed his delight that the North East rejected similar devolution plans so decisively. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott admitted
Swindon Village Bowmen B 4, Evesham Utd U-11 6 SUNDAY'S ten-goal thriller proved to be Evesham's toughest game of the season. It was won in the first half, but well defended in the second, as the home team changed their game to take advantage of the sloping
RAIL travellers in Pershore and Honeybourne might be forgiven for thinking Christmas is coming a little earlier this year. First Great Western is launching new services from the stations as well as introducing new Inter-City-style five coach trains on
