There's not much space here for background information, as this is a relatively complex route with patchy waymarking. Briefly then, it's a lovely walk with fine views, in what is now mostly farmland but used to be mostly woodland, in the days when Wyre
PLANNERS have given the go-ahead for Gilberts End Barn, Hanley Castle, near Malvern, to be converted into a home. The application was delegated by planners to the head of Malvern Hills District Council's planning department for approval. Planners also
SEVENTY small Christmas trees and an array of beautifully decorated windows are helping to create a festive feeling in Upton-upon-Severn town centre. In addition to the illuminated trees outside the shops, the Rotary Club has placed a Tree of Light in
AN evening of songs, stories and poetry kept guests entertained at a Christmas party hosted by the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa. Members were joined by Droitwich Rotary Club to celebrate the festive season at the Raven Hotel in Droitwich. "After
THREE charities scooped the jackpot after youngsters in Droitwich dished out cash they raised from a charity fun week. Pupils at Droitwich Spa High School took part in a range of events including air guitar competitions, a kiss auction, leg waxing and
HISTORIANS in Droitwich are stepping up their campaign to rid the town's water tower of the "blackberry bush of cables" by demanding that an appeal by mobile phone giant Hutchinson 3G is thrown out. The phone company is appealing against Wychavon District
CATERING students from the Worcester College of Technology seized the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills as they prepared and served Christmas lunch to 28 employees from the Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The
TILLY Merrell, the eight-year-old girl from Worcester who has hit national headlines for her eating disorder, has brought light to Warndon. The youngster, who has not eaten a meal since she was one, last night switched on the Christmas lights that decorate
A RIVER tragedy could result if tough measures to halt persistent vandalism to lifesaving equipment are not put in place soon. That's the warning from a Tenbury town councillor who is fed up with years of continued abuse of the riverside life-buoys. The
MINCE pies with a taste of Tenbury Wells promise a bit of extra bite this Christmas. Cider maker Chris King-Turner from Mahorall Farm, Nash, has come up with his own cider and apple recipe for mincemeat and the punchy filling has more than a touch of
Funeral procession as last livestock market is held By Jen Green A COFFIN representing the death of Tenbury's livestock market will be carried through the town's streets today (Thursday), to mark the passing of an era and the final livestock sale. The
CHRISTMAS pudding. Cake. Beer. Wine. Mounds of chocolate. The excesses of the season can take a heavy toll on our bodies. With nearly half the population of south Worcestershire already overweight, the strain on our well-being - and the National Health
FOOTBALL fans across the country will each make their Christmas wish this week -- and Nationwide North club supporters will be no exception. However, no matter how hard Father Christmas tries to please everyone at Yuletide, only one team can wrap their
KIDDERMINSTER kickboxing sensation Drew Neal has set his sights on further success after achieving a tremendous treble. The 24-year-old recently returned from Slovenia triumphant after adding the European Wako championship to his world and British titles
A KIDDERMINSTER showjumper has proved it is horses for courses after using two equine companions to clinch a series of titles. Lisa Mundie, 22, from Arley, has achieved success on her own horse Sox Eric's Choice and her mother Jane's horse Jazzmine Eric's
BANKS'S BEWDLEY TOWN LEAGUE P W L P Waggon A 12 10 2 30 Waggon B 12 9 3 27 Bliss Gate 11 9 2 27 Rising SnA 12 8 4 24 Cock Mgpie 12 8 4 24 Bowling 12 7 5 21 White Swan 12 5 7 15 Black Boy 12 5 7 15 Gt Western 12 5 7 15 Rising SnB 11 3 8 9
KIDDERMINSTER Che-ss Club Pawns surprised Droitwich in their Worcester and District League Division One clash, securing a 2.5-1.5 home victory. Full results (Kidderminster names first): Mark Riley 0, P Kitson 1; Dave Close 0.5, A Kirkland 0.5; Mike Kitchen
AMY Smith won three events at the second round of the Speedo League, at Wombourne, where Wyre Forest Swimming Club finished fifth. Final points: Camp Hill Edwardians 216, City of Coventry B 182, Bilston 82, Falcon 178, Wyre Forest 157, Braunstone 118.
TWO races in as many weeks brought the Amazing Feet Running Club's Inter-club race league to an end. John Amos tied up the championships for the third time in four years, at the Sneyd 10-mile road race, his rival, Brian Humphries, being absent through
COOKLEY Cricket Club are hoping to shake off their reputation as one of the oldest playing squads in the area by targeting youngsters. Former Worcestershire all-rounder Gavin Haynes has been drafted in to provide specialist coaching for cricketers aged
A GOAL at the beginning and end of the first half sealed Cannock's fate as Stourport Hockey Club ladies third team won their friendly fixture 4-0, adding two further scores in the second half. There were players from all four Stourport Ladies teams, in
RISING SUN B lost their first Stourport Trivia League match of the season, to in-form Hollybush, whose win meant they overtook Sun to lead the league at the half-way mark. Results: Rising Sun B45, Hollybush 50; Old Rose & Crown A 35, Bridge 50; Harriers
A GRANDMOTHER shed more than five stone after fearing she would not fit into the aeroplane seat on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Florida with her seriously ill grandson. A year ago, the Evening News reported how little Jordan Gibson, now aged four, had
WORCESTERSHIRE MPs are among the most active law-makers in Westminster, according to a report detailing voting records over the last year. It shows that Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has cast his vote most often out of the county's MPs. Mr Luff voted
CHRISTIAN prayers were read at a Worcester City Council meeting after the mayor was annoyed by news the practice might be banned at County Hall. The Mayor of Worcester, Coun Allah Ditta - a practising Muslim who normally has an Imam read from the Koran
A TRIP to the dentist might sound more like a punishment than a present but research shows it could be this year's top Christmas gift, Worcestershire residents are being told. The British Dental Health Foundation says magazines carrying the perfect smiles
EDUCATION funding for Worcester schools has risen by more than £1,100 per pupil since 1997, according to new figures. But critics say that Worcestershire schools are still losing out compared to the rest of the country. Statistics obtained by Worcester
A SMOKER'S vanity and their libido is the new target for health lobbyists keen to make them quit at the end of a bad year for the committed smoker. The NHS says new research has found smoking is the biggest turn-off for youngsters aged 18-35. As well
KIDDERMINSTER Har-riers will be without their major presence in the centre of the park for their Boxing Day showdown with second-placed Swansea City. Captain Wayne Hatswell serves the first of the hefty four-match ban he has been hit with following his
MOORLANDS Farm-based anglers enjoyed successes again this week. Darren Clewley, who fishes for Moorlands Tackle, won the Wednesday Open, and Pete Wellington won the Thursday Fur and Feather, competing for Moorlands. Wednesday Open, Island Pool, 12 fished
WORCESTERSHIRE are anxiously waiting on news of Shoaib Akhtar after the paceman injured his shoulder in Pakistan's first Test defeat in Australia. The County have snapped up the fastest bowler on the planet as one of their overseas players for next season
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' nearly men have a crucial chance to impress new boss Stuart Watkiss tonight. The Coca-Cola League Two strugglers' fringe players are likely to figure in a Worcestershire Senior Cup quarter-final at home to Halesowen Town (7.45)
EVESHAM United are set to make three changes for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup quarter-final clash at home to Travel Factory Alliance strugglers Studley (7.45). The Robins will give starts to defenders Stuart Hamilton and David Carns, unused
PERSHORE-based Bryan Smith has secured a ticket to the national Blue Chip Show Jumping Championships after going well at a qualifier in South Gloucestershire. The Irish show jumper, who has been in Britain for some years, was one of more than 40 starters
SUCCESS has been stamped all over schools performances, results and league tables in 2004 - but education in Worcestershire has seen a turbulent year of key decisions on contentious issues. The year began and ended on a high, with a January Ofsted report
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' nearly men have a crucial chance to impress new boss Stuart Watkiss tonight. The Coca-Cola League Two strugglers' fringe players are likely to figure in a Worcestershire Senior Cup quarter-final at home to Halesowen Town (7.45)
WHAT is wrong with some people? Now we have shops banning Santa and schools banning Nativity play. Has the world gone completely mad? All this because some politically-correct individual thinks it may offend non-Christians (Muslims). Tell me, has anybody
MRS Hardy said the art of letter writing is often thought to be dead. In addition to my daily squibs in this paper, I write to my best mate Christine four or five times a week, and keep in touch with several others. I've even written to Anna Ford several
IT seems that Tom Wells and Richard Chamings were none too pleased with the amount of parliamentary time spent over the Foxhunting Bill. I agree that there are more pressing issues with which the British Government could have concerned itself. But party
YOUR recent headline "Churchill wouldn't approve of EU Flag" made me reflect that the great man probably wouldn't have been in favour of the EU, either. He may have approved of a "United Europe" if it was administered and controlled by the UK, which I
MEMBERS of the Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs are celebrating success in a national competition. Local members picked up several prizes in the live and carcase show organised by the National Federation of Young Farmers' Club in London
There's not much space here for background information, as this is a relatively complex route with patchy waymarking. Briefly then, it's a lovely walk with fine views, in what is now mostly farmland but used to be mostly woodland, in the days when Wyre
TOUGH new measures to further restrict the advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products in shops, pubs and clubs come into force today. The total space taken up in advertising for all tobacco companies at kiosks and other places selling cigarettes will
A LOGISTICS company is celebrating 25 years of "marriage" with another firm this week, and claims the relationship is stronger than ever. Worcester-based TM Logistics, formerly Taylors of Martley, first linked with packaging leader Rexam in 1979. Now
A RADICAL new IT training scheme for Herefordshire and Worcestershire is proving a massive hit with local employers, after its first 50 "pupils" graduated this week. Employees from the two counties have recently completed the Information Technology Qualification
POLICE have appealed for information after cash was stolen from an elderly man's home in Stourport-on-Severn at the weekend. It is believed offenders entered the Mitton home of the victim, who is in his 90s, and stole a cash box containing about £400,
THE Christmas spirit is alive and well in Droitwich with a number of church services taking place in the town in the next week. They are as follows: Droitwich Baptist Church, Ombersley Street East: Christmas Day at 10.30am family worship. St Nicholas'
RESIDENTS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being asked to dig deep into their pockets this Christmas to help a national children's charity. ChildLine - the UK's free 24-hour helpline for children in danger or distress - is looking to raise £152,000
A HOPED for settlement in the long-running dispute between Tenbury Tennis Club and the town council is on the cards following negotiations between solicitors. At the club's recent AGM, members were brought up to date on the dispute over rental of the
LIKE Mark Twain, stories of the demise of Tenbury's annual mistletoe and holly sales have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the launch of a Mistletoe Festival for next year, with the crowning of a mistletoe queen, and the success of this year's sales,
MULTI-coloured fabrics, enough to make Joseph his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are needed for a production of the hit musical in Tenbury Wells. St Mary's Church organist Robert Gordon Blackers is masterminding the production, which will feature some
MARILYN Wood celebrated her appointment as lady captain and treasurer of the ladies section at Little Lakes Golf Club by winning two events with her husband Mike. They won the Mixed Foursomes, with a nett 75, beating John and Deanne Robson, who scored
CLEOBURY MORTIMER INDOOR LEAGUE P W L F A P The Extras 7 7 0 157 7 21 Storm Norm 7 5 2 154 92 15 West Ender 7 3 4 116 142 9 Pam People 7 3 4 94 124 9 Rockley Bk 7 2 5 108 111 6 Cleobury M 7 1 6 78 157 3
KIDDERMINSTER MONDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION P W L F A P Snooks B 8 8 0 33 7 41 Pockets B 8 6 2 24 16 30 Snooks A 8 5 3 22 18 27 Franche D 8 4 4 22 18 26 Snooks F 8 5 3 20 20 25 Bewdley 8 5 3 19 22 23 St Johns A 8 2 6 16 24 18 Sporting 8 1 7 13 27 14
WAGGON A were able to maintain their position at the top of the Banks's Bewdley Darts League with a 5-2 win over The Swan. After a good start by Waggon, the Swan made a mid-game revival, but Waggon clinched both doubles. Waggon B also won 5-2, over Bewdley
KIDDERMINSTER Cobras go into the winter break still searching for top form in the West Midlands Basketball League Premier Division. Their most recent results, a 64-56 defeat to Chase Panthers, a 69-55 loss to Great Barr Lasers and an 84-71 win over Black
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton is challenging his Southern League Division One West troops to bring some festive cheer to Walshes Meadow by toppling the league-leaders. Swifts play host to Evesham on Monday (December 27) with their local rivals
LEVELS of funding for changes to south Worcestershire's special schools will be reviewed again - after campaigners warned the "Dickensian" proposals would impact on pupils' education. They complained that the county council's plans had not been properly
WHEN motorcycle enthusiast Peter Milnes died, his family decided they wanted a different type of funeral to mark his life. So instead of the normal cortege, he was taken from his home in Stainburn Close, in St John's, to Worcester Crematorium in a motorcycle
A DEBATE on whether allowances paid to Worcester city councillors should be increased further after they asked for the figures to be reviewed has been put on hold. They want the panel that looks into the rate of wages to reconsider how long each member
Police officers in Worcestershire are armed and ready for action in the fight against gun crime in the county. West Mercia Constabulary is one of the first police forces in the country to equip its armed response vehicles with the Taser - a device that
TALENTED amateur thespians have clubbed together to raise more than £100 for an Evening News appeal to help premature babies. When a member of the Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society read about the Evening News' Tiny Tots Appeal the group decided
Cheltenham 2 Harriers 0 at Whaddon Road SO much for the theory that if you're good, you get what you deserve for Christmas. Kidderminster Harriers produced their best away performance of the season, certainly in the first half, and still ended up empty-handed
WORCESTER City wing man Nick Colley is confident of a return to first-team action within the next few weeks following his successful knee operation. Colley, 30, underwent a cartilage operation at Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield a fortnight ago
Tuesday Affordable: B Cumbers 20-3 (73), M Price 12-6 (72), J Ingram 9-1 (81). Wednesday Open: S Braithwaite 18-13, J Perrin 17-11, G Farmer 16-11, S Maher 14-10. Saturday Open: R Britton 29-6 (17), G Farmer 13-1 (65), D Edwards 10-11 (72), B Harris 10
The first match of the year will be on the canal, bridges 11-13, on January 9, draw at Stourport Road bridge at 8am. Contact Bill Downing on 01562 850422 to book for 2005.
BEWDLEY Town are hoping the future is bright after stepping up their bid to fund floodlights at Ribbesford Meadow. Craig Payton's in-form team are well poised for promotion from West Midlands League division two this season. Bewdley won the title two
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton is challenging his Southern League Division One West troops to bring some festive cheer to Walshes Meadow by toppling the league-leaders. Swifts play host to Evesham on Monday (December 27) with their local rivals
STOURPORT High School's under-16s boys football team won the County Schools Cup, beating St Augustine's boys 2-1 in the final. Sean Nock scored the extra time winner. It was 1-1 after 90 minutes with James Cronin on target. Teacher Nathan Bennett said
Under-8s Division One: Nunnery Sports 1, Areley Kings Youth 2; Kidderminster Lions 1, Ferndale Flyers 3; Warndon Lions 1, Mostyn Rangers 1. U-8s Division Two: Bewdley Town Youth 1, Warndon Sharks 2; Burlish Olympic Youth 0, Kidderminster Lions Cubs 1;
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians go into Christmas rooted to the foot of Midlands Three West North after gifting Old Saltleians a 10-6 victory. Poor decision-making and off form kicking brought misery to the Marlpool Lane men. Within the first few minutes they
WORCESTER City wing man Nick Colley is confident of a return to first-team action within the next few weeks following his successful knee operation. Colley, 30, underwent a cartilage operation at Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield a fortnight ago
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are demanding action from the Football Association after claiming a referee turned the air blue in their latest Coca-Cola League Two defeat. Boss Stuart Watkiss will report official Darren Drysdale for alleged comments to two Harriers
A WELL-known face in county club cricket is to be honoured with an award for his services to the sport. Bill Tansell, of Bilford Avenue, is set to be presented with the Leslie Jones Secretarial Trophy by the Midlands Cricket Club Conference at their annual
ROB Griffiths, the veteran anchorman bowler for Worcester and District Tuesday League Division One leaders 'C' Siders produced a good last leg to help his side beat second placed Westsiders. In a close game, in which both teams opened with high 90s for
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are demanding action from the Football Association after claiming a referee turned the air blue in their latest Coca-Cola League Two defeat. Boss Stuart Watkiss will report official Darren Drysdale for alleged comments to two Harriers
I HAVE noticed that service charges for the same car can vary a lot from one garage to another. In fact, from around £80 to more than £200. This includes oil and filter, air filter, spark plugs, brake fluid and anti freeze. The job may take roughly about
I FEEL sure many people will agree with the contents of Lynda Pitt's letter (You Say, Tuesday, December 7). We owe our loyalty to the traders of St John's who have served us well over many years. A superstore such as Tesco would undermine the businesses
WORCESTERSHIRE NFU members were in buoyant mood at their AGM at the YFC Centre at Hawford, When the National President Tim Bennett praised Terry Hill for his positive example throughout his year as County Chairman in a period of doubts and uncertainties
A RECENT article headed "Fear about drugs outweighs reality" told Evening News readers that a survey showed that the fear of illegal drugs was unwarranted. The reasoning of the Worcestershire Substance Misuse Action Team was that 75 per cent of respondents
WORCESTERSHIRE are anxiously waiting on news of Shoaib Akhtar after the paceman injured his shoulder in Pakistan's first Test defeat in Australia. The County have snapped up the fastest bowler on the planet as one of their overseas players for next season
by Sara Pawsey Christmas is traditionally the time of year for splashing out on friends and family. But, this year, don't forget your favourite horse or pony who has been loyal to you all year round. Why not get into the festive mood and buy him or her
Great Wyrley 1 Tenbury United 1 TENBURY United produced one of their best performances of the season to hold leaders Great Wyrley to a draw on their own ground in the Express and Star West Midlands League Division 1. Great Wyrley are unbeaten in 18 league
WILL this year's Christmas meets really be the "last hurrah" for foxhunting or is that just wishful thinking by its opponents? One thing is certain in this whole messy business, the traditional Boxing Day meets - held on Monday, December 27, because Boxing
A COMPANY is helping a charity raise £5.25m for a new hospice. Lukel Properties, which has moved to new offices in Lower Wick, is working with St Richard's Hospice on the New Hospice Appeal. The company sent out a donation appeal to 30,000 homes in its
MANUFACTURING and its place in the Worcestershire economy was the subject of a recent debate. Organised by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the talks were a chance for manufacturers in the area to quiz their local MP Jacqui Smith
