CHRIS Mills took 4-16 for Spennells A as they gained a Stainweld League Sunday victory over Chainwire. The second-placed Premier Division side won by virtue of a higher run-rate after the game was abandoned due to rain. Bob Clark hit a superb 78 runs
Bretforton Ladies Summer League SEVEN clubs will contest this summer's league programme that gets under way next Tuesday night. The organising club has entered two teams and they will be joined by Droitwich, Evesham, Shipston, Stratford, Blockley and
Warwick 1, Evesham 6 EVESHAM maintained their winning run in their latest Summer League game after last weekend's clinical and comprehensive victory. With a squad blending youth and experience, Evesham were simply too strong for their local rivals particularly
THE young cast from Kidderminster College made us laugh with this up-beat version of Aristophenes' tale of the original women's libbers, who decided they had had enough of war-making, so refused any love-making until their menfolk came to their senses
Muscular Dystrophy Kidderminster Branch: T. Chipp, Secretary, Myln Awelon, Titton, Stourport (01299 879676).
National Osteoporosis Society Kidderminster Supporters Group: Mrs Brenda Ford (01562 884138).
15 schools facing axe in switch to two tiers EVERY middle school in Wyre Forest is set to be axed and four first schools closed in the biggest education shake-up for 30 years. Headteachers at high schools have also been warned to improve grades or risk
AN alcoholic died after tripping over and hitting his head while trying to pick up his dentures, an inquest has heard. At 12.20pm on Tuesday, May 18, Christopher Tandy saw 67-year-old David Fallon appear from a bus shelter in Drakes Broughton, near Pershore
KEEN junior fishermen can take tips from expert anglers during a series of lessons planned for the summer holidays. Worcester-based company Hooked is holding a number of "carp schools" for youngsters aged between eight and 16, at Top Barn Angling Centre
ART: Worcester City Art Gallery is staging a day of drop-in activities for children on Saturday, July 3. Entry to the event, part of National Children's Art Day, is free. It will be run by artist and pre-school specialist, Connie Harpur and artist Jacques
RESIDENTS in a hamlet near Droit-wich are bracing themselves for the possible return of travellers. At the request of locals in Upton Warren, a special parish council meeting is to be held next week to work out what to do if the gipsies return. The group
HE may be out of Wimbledon, but Tim Henman's gripping antics on Centre Court have sparked a wave of enthusiasm for tennis amongst youngsters in Worcestershire. Tennis clubs have already reported a rise in members this summer. And Worcester office worker
A FORMER Tenbury Wells man, convicted of attempting to blackmail Tesco by injecting food with AIDS contaminated blood, has been struck off the professional register of nurses. Francis Riolfo, aged 57, formerly of Newnham Bridge, now of Saltash, Cornwall
THERE was good news for at least one Wyre Forest school with the announcement that Wilden CE First School had won its campaign against closure. Protesters had argued that the heart of the village would be torn out if the school was closed and new housing
LEA Street First School head teacher, Jan Willetts, broke the news of the recommended closure to staff and parents on the same day as receiving a congratulatory letter from education director, Julien Kramer, for the school gaining a top award for sports
THE Conservatives were officially voted in as the ruling party on Wyre Forest District Council last night - and members immediately found themselves at loggerheads with opposing groups over the controversial schools review. No sooner had the Tories taken
THE grieving son of a Kidderminster widow who was killed when she was struck by a lorry while crossing a busy road in the town has spoken about his "amazing mum". Patricia White, 65, of Clifton Road, Birchen Coppice was crossing the A456 Bewdley Road
A COURAGEOUS Stourport woman who successfully fought breast cancer is stepping out to raise cash and spread the word there can be light at the end of the tunnel. Lindsey Granger was horrified to discover a lump in her breast five years ago but, despite
AUGUST Saturday 14 Hinckley United H Tuesday 17 Redditch United A Saturday 21 Barrow A Monday 23 Moor Green H Saturday 28 Stafford H Monday 30 Hucknall Town A SEPTEMBER Saturday 4 Runcorn Halton A Saturday 11 Lancaster City H Monday 13 Kettering Town
YOUNGSTERS across Wyre Forest are being urged to carry out projects that will benefit their local communities. With the school summer holidays looming, the Lifestyle 2004 initiative aims to build on the success of a scheme that has been running for nine
IT is the sixth year of the Wyre Forest GAP project. The scheme focuses on providing cattle to graze areas of conservation value - local nature reserves, sites of special scientific interest, and national reser-ves in north Worcestershire. Many of these
EXPERTS have said a new tiger house at West Midland Safari Park - erected without permission - should remain, despite pleas by neighbours to tear it down. Councillors have been urged to allow the tiger house to stay, even though neighbours said they felt
LESS than six months ago a Kidderminster mum-of-three was toying with the idea of setting up her own business and now, after a lot of help from her two-year-old twins, Kate and Grace - she has made self-employment look like child's play. Beverley Philpotts's
A PLUMBER was stopped in Hartlebury after "tailgating" a woman motorist while using a mobile phone. Mark Grinnell committed the offence in February last year before the law on using mobile phones in moving vehicles came into force, Worcester Crown Court
DISASTROUS weather did its best to scupper the first ever Caldwall Capers - but the British fighting spirit shone through. Stallholders braved Saturday's downpour and stoic entertainers, led by Rolf Harris lookalike Mike Lewis, kept the afternoon fete
KIND Scouts touched by the plight of a pensioner outraged at plans to charge for a home alarm service have offered to pay the bill for him. The Explorer Scouts wanted to put something back into the community and help the elderly - and saw a Shuttle/Times
PARISH COUNCIL: The parish council met on Thursday, June 10, in the Pavilion. Coun Rod Stroud was elected as chairman, and made clear his intention to serve one further year only. Coun Martin Grantham was elected as vice-chairman. A litter bursary will
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: A party fit for royalty was thrown at Kiftsgate Court, courtesy of Mr and Mrs Johnny Chambers. The event, Some Enchanted Evening held in aid of St Saviour's Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre under the direction of Lady Margaret Aird
CSRF: The June meeting held at Wallace House was attended by 23 members. After coffee and biscuits and apologies for absences Mrs Rosie Morris was introduced by the chairman and entertained the group with a most enjoyable talk on England Naturally accompanied
PRE-SCHOOL: An invitation is extended to anyone interested to visit the village hall on Thursday, July 8, from noon to 2.20pm or 5.30pm to 7.30pm to see what the pre-school has to offer to children of two, three or four years of age. Members of staff
GARDENING CLUB: On a wet and blustery evening more than 25 members of the club turned out to visit the delightful garden of Anne and Brian Dudley at Norton. Tucked away next to St Egwin's church, this narrow, winding garden with open views of the Lenches
AS the original organiser and then a founder member of the Pershore RAFA, I read the report and viewed the picture of its standard being retired into Pershore Abbey with a little sadness and a great deal of pride. While sad to think that there is, no
THERE'LL be few people who aren't disturbed by Monday's vile sex attack involving two young girls. Many will wonder why it has taken until Thursday - and a call from the victims' parents to this paper - for news of the Droitwich incident to break. Police
National Farmers' Union Bromsgrove: First Floor, Grosvenor House, Market Street, Bromsgrove B61 8DA (01527 873083). Young Farmers' Clubs Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire Young Farmers' Clubs, County Office, Shires
Animal Clubs/Societies Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft Section): Di Morgan (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove
WHEN Bob Clarke had his nose bitten off in an unprovoked pub attack, he little suspected that his misfortune would lead to an acting career. Now Mr Clarke, a former sports coach at Bowbrook House School, is preparing to take the lead role in Keith Waterhouse's
SOME of the country's best-loved actors will appear in a brilliantly crafted and hugely entertaining comedy by Charles Laurence at Malvern Theatres next week. Gwen Taylor will take the lead role in About Alice, playing the widow of a famous sculptor whose
THE all-time classic musical West Side Story is running at the Hippodrome in Birmingham this week. Tickets for the show, which runs until Saturday, are priced £10 to £18 and are available from the box office on 0870 730 1234.
A GROUP of youngsters in Ashton-under-Hill brought the 1950s back to life with a rock and roll musical at the village hall at the weekend. Stage 21, made up of young people aged 10 to 14, got into their retro clothes to perform Shake, Ripple and Roll
SALTMINE Theatre Company will bring to life a faithful adaptation of a Christian tale by C S Lewis at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. The Screwtape Letters, which was first published in 1942, was immediately recognised as a milestone in Christian literature
ATHLETICS: Heidi Jarosinski made it a final double as she qualified for the English Schools Combined Events Championships' national stage. The Kidderminster teenager finished second overall in the girls' senior section at Stourport to clinch a place in
JUDO: Samurai's Kelly Edwards was in the medals again at the Venray International Open in Eindhoven. Their junior stars were up against nearly 2,000 of the best judo players from more than 20 countries in Europe, north Africa and western Asia. Edwards
MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke put his series of non-finishes in the MSA Division Two 250cc Superkart British Championships behind him at Knockhill, near Edinburgh. In free practice, Kidderminster's Freke was almost untouchable in the wet and the under-powered
GOLF: Luke Rogers won the June Stableford Division One competition at Kidderminster, two points ahead of the best of the rest. Second-placed Steve Beddoes and Bob Cummins in third could only be separated on the last nine countback. Result, Div One: Rogers
CHESS: Kidderminster Rooks recorded mixed results in Worcester and District League Division One. After being thrashed 3.5-0.5 at Malvern, they inflicted the first defeat of the season on Droitwich, 2.5-1.5. Results v Malvern (Kidderminster first): Terry
woods horror The families speak TWO young girls targeted by a sex attacker earlier this week have been robbed of their innocence, say their parents. The victims were playing in woods off Celvestune Way, on the Chawson estate in Droitwich, at around 4.30pm
A MAN who was caught driving more than four times the legal alcohol limit was spared a prison sentence when he appeared before Worcester Magistrates Court. Kevin Thompson was seen driving down Cumberland Street, Worcester by a police officer before his
AN African theme is the inspiration behind a maize maze in the final stages of preparation. A labyrinth is being created for the third successive year at Top Barn Farm, in Holt Heath, just outside Worcester. Visitors will be able to tour the country visiting
BOBBIES are set to get extra help on the beat when 12 extra Community Support Officers start patrols. The 12 will be spread across the West Mercia area, including two more for South Worcestershire and one extra for Herefordshire. There are currently 12
NEARLY 97 per cent of homes in Hereford and Worcester will soon be able to connect themselves to a broadband-enabled exchange. More than 82 per cent of homes and businesses in Hereford and Worcester are already connected to a broadband-enabled exchange
THREE laptops and a personal computer tower were taken in a burglary at a Stourport computer firm. The theft took place from premises in the town centre between 5.15pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday, June 23. PC Jayne Watkins, of Stourport police, said: "The
These beauties are all having a ball at Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC's ball. Don't miss the great eight-page picture spread from the event, only in tomorrow's Evening News.
A DRIVER high on drink and drugs killed a teenage passenger in what other road users termed a "suicidal" crash on the outskirts of Bewdley, Worcester Crown Court was told. James Birch was at the wheel of a stolen Ford Escort on March 12 when he overtook
A CONTEMPORARY feel has been given to a familiar Worcestershire landscape in an exhibition coming to The Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Landmarks is the title of a collection by local artists, who have all interpreted the Malvern Hills. Artists Tia Lambert
A COLOURFUL day of creativity, fun and games will be enjoyed by all at a family party to celebrate Sure Start this weekend. Music, dancing competitions, bouncy castles and circus workshops will be some of the entertainment at Worcester's Perdiswell Leisure
A MAN who used a glass as a weapon in a pub fight pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding at Worcester Crown Court. Ryan Eddery, aged 22, of Pleasant Street, Kidderminster, had acted in self defence but went "over the top" against the victim, Clint Wilks,
A 1930s diamond solitaire ring and cash have been stolen from an address in Newport Street, in Worcester city centre. The theft occurred some time before 4.25pm on Tuesday. Anyone who saw anything suspicious at around that time - or is offered the stolen
A KIDDERMINSTER shop assistant obtained a customer's details off her credit card and used them to order more than £5,000 worth of goods on the internet. Michael Armstrong arranged for them to be sent to Dilmore House Hotel, Fernhill Heath, near Worcester
BILL Berleigh Pools: P Brokes 37-12, M Addison 37-3, G Reece 32-1. There will be a meeting on Thursday, July 8, and the next contest is on Sunday, July 11, at Uckinghall Pool.
AS a resident of Callow Close I would like to reply to the letter from Miss N Green concerning the destruction of amenity land in Areley Kings. Miss Green was certainly not present at the residents' protest in April, but appears to have first-hand knowledge
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies entered three teams in the Hillcrest five-a-side tournament. The C team proved the stars, winning their group and progressing to the semi-finals where Walsall ended the run with a 5-2 defeat. Walsall eventually won the tournament
I AM writing regarding the letter from Mrs Pat Jones, about motorbikes being parked at Bewdley on Severnside North. As a keen motorcyclist myself, I have never known such a nice place to visit as Bewdley. I also live just two miles from the town and in
POOLE Hall, Heron: Kevin Driver 53-2 (bonus peg), Dave Parry 43-14, Carl Carter 28-14, Mark McGinley 26-11.
THE Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League staged its' AGM at Evesham WMC where six new clubs were accepted into the set-up. Former member clubs Pinvin United, Eckington and Honeybourne Gate Inn were joined by Royal Oak, George and Lenches
I WOULD like to respond to Mrs Pat Jones, whose letter and photograph appeared in the Letters Page on June 17. I cannot believe that she would waste her time and effort complaining about the motorbikes again. I have never witnessed any incident of a dangerous
FRANCHE Boys U-14s are welcoming new players to their summer training on Friday evenings at Habberley Road playing fields. The Stourport and District Youth League club meet from 6.30pm until 8.30pm and anyone interested in joining the team can also call
OUR dentist is in the process of withdrawing all National Health Service facilities and is implementing a private insurance scheme. This will cost my wife and I nearly £30 a month! How on earth can pensioners and low paid workers afford charges in the
THE extra contest will be fished at Astwood Fisheries on Sunday, meeting at the lay-by opposite the Mitre Oak pub in Crossway Green at 7am. Anyone wishing to fish is asked to call 01299 822320 by tomorrow.
I NOTICED the usual range of gifts was not available at Hartlebury Museum and was told that its future was uncertain because it needs to be upgraded for disablement legislation. To do this it needs a lift. The museum is not allowed to apply for lottery
STEVE Cleavely recorded his first win of the season with carp to 10lb taken on worm and caster at Larford Fishery. Result: Cleavely 46-8, John Harbord 40-10, Warren Jennings 38-14, Dave Lewis 37-12, Tim Jones 37-11, Alan O'Brien 31-11. Aggregate (top
A business consultant who admitted indecently assaulting a woman he contacted through the internet has been spared jail after she spoke up for him in court. Andrew Young, aged 56, of Manor Close, Honeybourne, was made the subject of a two-year community
ON behalf of Bewdley Carnival Association I would like to thank everyone for their help during carnival week and on carnival day, especially all the people who came forward to help with the marshalling and those who participated in the parade. Without
A COOKLEY fisherman has his sights set on reeling in a 20lb-plus salmon after breaking his previous record catch. Store manager Jon Deakin could not believe it when he caught a 19lb 8oz trout with a black minky fly at Shatterford Fishery's Masters Lake
A MAN who has worked at Sunday car boot sale for 13 years has spoken of his devastation after being told it has to close because of its success. Since 1991 Fred Phipps, of Kersoe, Elmley Castle, has been running the Worcestershire County Council car boot
THE final chapter in the 100-year history of a former major employer in Evesham is likely to be written later this month. An application is being made in the High Court on Friday, July 16, for the discharge of the Administration Order under the Insolvency
A VALE RAF corporal, recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list while serving in the Gulf, believes improving Iraq's infrastructure is the 'biggest battle' now. Greg Saunders, aged 29 from Evesham came home two weeks ago after spending four months
A PLEA for help from the community has gone put from the Environment Agency, local landowners and Wychavon District Council in a bid to stop fly tippers from ruining a riverside area of Evesham. Common Road on the banks of the River Avon has for some
CELEBRITIES including Toyah Willcox, Ronnie Barker, Delia Smith, MP Peter Luff, Charles Kennedy and Vincent Nicholls, the Archbishop of Birmingham, have contributed to a recipe book being prepared by St Mary's RC School in Evesham. Pupils, parents, staff
THE WI Country Markets Limited name has been changed to Country Markets Limited. The decision was made by the National Federation of Women's Institutes to discontinue the WI part of the name. Lynne Jakeman, secretary of Evesham Country Market, said: The
YOUNG artists are needed to add a splash of colour to Evesham's new skate park, which will be officially opened within a fortnight. Enthusiastic youngsters are already flocking to the newly-completed facility, which has been built near the rowing club
MORE than 50 families from the Vale and North Cotswolds volunteered to be foster carers for guide dogs following an appeal in the Journal. Karen Butler, local boarding co-ordinator for the charity Guide Dogs, said she was amazed and delighted by the level
HOUSEHOLDERS in the Vale of Evesham have been praised for taking recycling seriously. In the past year, over 6,000 tonnes of waste was recycled within Wychavon compared to 3,800 tonnes the previous year, a massive 58 per cent increase. The purple and
A convicted burglar was finally sent to prison, having run away from the courthouse before his original sentencing was scheduled. Joseph Smith, aged 31, of Meadow End, Hampton, Evesham, was appearing at Gloucester Crown Court for the fourth time last
100 Years Ago July 2, 1904 Pershore Fair. This annual event took place on Monday, and many hundreds of persons gathered together on Allesborough Hill, the immemorial place of meeing, to do business or to see what was going on. It is generally thought
ANDREW Hall is available to play for Worcestershire for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old all-rounder will remain at New Road after failing to be selected for South Africa's forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka. Former County fast bowler Nantie Hayward
NEW signing Christian Moore will give opposition defences a torrid time claims new Worcester City team-mate Pat Lyons. Midfielder Lyons, who spent three seasons with Moore at Burton Albion, is backing the 31-year-old striker to make a big impact at St
ENGLAND suffered their worst humiliation in 22 years when they trailed home last in the British Isles International Bowls series at Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells, last night. Champions in 2001 and 2002, England received the wooden spoon for the first time
A STAR of the future - that's talented batsman Will Gifford. And to prove it he's won £30 worth of vouchers to spend at the Fearnley Factory Shop in Worcester. It's the 18-year-old's richly deserved reward for his brilliant 142 not out for Kidderminster
MALVERN Rugby Club start pre-season training next week with a positive buzz around the club. Re-appointed Director of Rugby David Robins was in buoyant mood. "Although we don't officially start training on Tuesdays and Thursdays until next week, on July
PLANS are now being made for a new tourist information centre for Broadway on the Gordon Russell site. Tourism consultant Philip Cook, who has been employed by Wychavon District Council to carry out a consultation on Broadway's tourism centre needs, gave
The guest speaker on Friday, July 9 will be podiatrist Jill Burden. The meeting will be held in the Education Centre at the new Treatment Centre, Kidderminster Hospital, and will start at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings
The summer outdoor activity night included a "fly-in" from five microlight aircraft, piloted by members of the West Midlands Microlight club, a demonstration of a German Mercedes military radio truck, restored by G0MOG, and a barbecue. On June 20, special
"Working with women of the developing world" was the theme of the June guest speaker, Sue Roundell, who represented the Intermediate Technology Development Group. She explained about this charity with a difference, which was formed in 1966, to help some
ANDREW Hall is available to play for Worcestershire for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old all-rounder will remain at New Road after failing to be selected for South Africa's forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka. Former County fast bowler Nantie Hayward
ART lovers will have plenty of opportunities to see the work of artists and craftsmen from Shipston and the surrounding areas next month when Warwickshire Artsweek comes to town. From July 3 until July 11 the work of 11 artists and art groups will be
VETERAN seamer David Leatherdale steadied Worcestershire's nerves as they hit back to deny Scotland their second totesport League win on the trot. Replying to the Royals' total of 128 in an encounter shortened to 22 overs a side, the Saltires could not
The summer show will be held in Trinity Methodist Centre, Kidderminster, on Saturday. The show is open to members of the public from 11am until 2pm, and there will be an auction of produce at 2.15pm. Admission will be free, and there will be a small plant
In June, Christina Ritchie gave a talk on her year as a companion to an Arabian princess, and the resolutions to be discussed at the national council meeting in Bournemouth were read and voted on. Margaret Rees reported on the federation annual meeting
David and Margaret Mills hosted a coffee morning, where money was raised with a "bring and buy" and a plant stall. Pat Bourne reported on a walk at Monk Wood, Hallow, attended by around 40 members from local groups. The June 7 speaker was Michael Sargent
On Wednesday, at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley, Jennie Barnes, a member of the College of Life Coaches, will ask "What is life coaching? What can it do for me", and will tell how members can unlock their individual potential. The talk, starting at 7.45pm,
VANDALS have attacked the mayor of Bewdley's car after he spoke out against a "gang war" between town estates - a problem which has also led to options for a skateboard park being scrapped. Just hours after the Shuttle/Times and News reported the concerns
LONDON Road must have been sheltered from the elements last Saturday as the rain stayed away and Shipston's second string ended up both high and dry! The Cotswold Hills League second division contest was the solitary fixture to escape the wet weather
LAST week's match to celebrate Evesham Cricket Clu-b's 150th anniversary and the Centenary of the club's ground at Avon Street, saw the hosts defeat a strong Worcestershire CCC side that boasted a handful of players with first team experience. What was
NEW signing Christian Moore will give opposition defences a torrid time claims new Worcester City team-mate Pat Lyons. Midfielder Lyons, who spent three seasons with Moore at Burton Albion, is backing the 31-year-old striker to make a big impact at St
WORCESTERSHIRE have produced two cds covering one of the most successful periods in the club's history. Following the Centenary Year County Championship in 1964 the team embarked on a World Tour and the memories of that are now available including an
THE Kidderminster Harriers squad is now down to 10 men after Dean Bennett joined Adam Murray out of the Aggborough exit door. Only days after Murray left for Mansfield on a free transfer, Bennett has turned his back on a two-year offer to join League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies entered three teams in the Hillcrest five-a-side tournament. The C team proved the stars, winning their group and progressing to the semi-finals where Walsall ended the run with a 5-2 defeat. Walsall eventually won the tournament
THE countdown is on for the launch of a major new modelling extravaganza to be staged at The NEC this summer. Model Expo 2004, which takes place on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday , July 11 will cover all aspects of modelling, from radio-controlled cars,
SHOWDOWN is without a doubt the wrestling fan's wrestling game. Graphics beautifully recreate legends such as Andre The Giant and Jimmy Snuka, while gameplay is sluggish and true to the reality of wrestling as opposed to the fast-paced arcade action witnessed
MEMBERS of Harvington Golf Society staged an AM/AM competition in memory of former fixture secretary Chris Moss who died last year. The Vale Golf and Country Club welcomed 26 members and the best two scores on each hole accrued stableford points. Early
VETERAN seamer David Leatherdale steadied Worcestershire's nerves as they hit back to deny Scotland their second totesport League win on the trot. Replying to the Royals' total of 128 in an encounter shortened to 22 overs a side, the Saltires could not
TWENTY-FOUR Midlands schools are among the new entrants in a record entry for next season's Daily Mail Schools Cup competitions. The Under-18 and Under-15 Cup competitions are already the largest schools rugby tournaments in the world and, with increasing
Art/Craft All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Rubery Art Group: Rubery Youth & Community Centre, New Road, Rubery (0121 453 3312). Waseley Hills Crafts Guild: Joy Harmer, 41 Stonehouse Road, Bromsgrove
YOU'RE getting hitched, the wedding's organised - now all you've got to do is ensure your friends and family shower you with lavish gifts. Sounds materialistic but, according to a new survey, couples reportedly ask for an average of £1,500 of pressies
Evesham Jubilee Society GARY Seadon topped the weights at last week's Tues-day Evening Open that took place on the new pool, Phil's, at The Fishery. Competitors caught bream, tench, chub and carp in what proved a most interesting contest. These midweek
GOD save us from UKIP" and "UKIP is just a bunch of greedy hypocrites" - so read the headlines D E Margrett's letter on June 23 and 26. He does not say who his God is but as he says he prefers the BNP it is likely he does not have one. Margrett's witterings
YOUNGSTERS have done their bit to help draw visitors to Pershore Midsummer Brass this weekend. Entries in an art competition to promote the event this Saturday, July 3, are now on display in the town library. The overall winner of the competition was
REGARDING the issue of travellers imposing on private land and setting up camp, while I do not agree with the situation, I appreciate the concern of landowners who are affected, But I think it's time each county took responsibility for these people and
HEAD coach Andy Keast could not hide his delight at Worcester's mouth-watering Euro draw with Brive. The National One champions were yesterday paired with the former Heineken Cup winners in round one of the European Challenge Cup. And Keast -- who three
A STALKER who breached a restraining order to pursue a Lady Chatterley-style relationship with a titled aristocrat had his case delayed again last Wednesday because of a court blunder. Stephen Adamson, aged 43, of Bridgemans Close, Broadway, was due to
POLICE are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in Broadway by issuing four warnings in one week. Evesham beat manager PC Tom Iddon, told Broadway Parish Council last Thursday that in the week before the meeting he had issued four anti-social behaviour
THE village green in Broadway was packed with people celebrating midsummer last week. The fourth annual event, organised by Broadway Traders' Association, was designed to give something back to the community and more than 1,500 turned up last Friday for
FINGERS are crossed at Stourport Swifts over key defender Dave Davies' efforts to pass his driving test. Davies can no longer get a lift to Walshes Meadow with keeper Rob Clarke or midfielder Willie Dunn who have joined Boldmere and Rushall respectively
THE Evesham Journal is joining forces with St Richard's Hospice to help them raise more than £5m for a state of the art redevelopment. The Worcester-based hospice cares for one in five Vale cancer sufferers, and plans are already underway for the purpose-built
THE death of a child has a devastating effect on parents, an effect that does not diminish if their child dies in adulthood. PEAL, Parents Experiencing Adult Loss, is a group that supports families dealing with the loss of a child aged 16 or over. Diana
TENBURY United are underway with their build-up to next season. They have already started training at Palmer's Meadow on Tuesday evenings commencing at 7pm. The club's management is aiming for a gradual build up to a season that will see them needing
"WHY" was the word on many parents' lips in the wake of the news of the proposed schools shake-up. Colin Weeden, head of education policy development at Worcestershire County Council, had a roster of answers over why officers were recommending a return
A LIFELINE will be thrown to Hartlebury Castle as the home of Worcestershire County Museum if members of an overview and scrutiny panel briefed with looking at its future have their way. Frank Baillie, chairman of the Worcestershire County Council resources
HEAVY rain washed out Exhall and Wixford's hopes of a place in the last 16 of this season's npower Village Cup just when the Cotswold Hills Leaguers were holding the initiative last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins. It was a similar tale for Dumbleton who
STUDENTS from the UKCBA Kick Boxing Club in Pershore were in action in their first competitive bouts at Bristol. Nick Stevens won his contest to give the club its first national title after a hard-fought tussle. Fellow Full Contact members Gavin Keay
BUSINESS people in Kidderminster's Church Street had their annual delivery of cake and buns as a centuries-old tradition was kept alive. Each year, on Midsummer's Eve, one of the companies based in the street is responsible for the daytime delivery, designed
DEFFORD First School vaulted, somersaulted and leapt to success at the County Schools Gymnastics tournament staged at University College, Worcester. James Gribble was crowned overall winner after finishing top in the floor exercises and second in the
A BIDFORD building firm has opposed a compensation claim of £1,460 by a former employee after he alleged he had not been fully paid for three weeks' work. Mario Fiorietta told a Birmingham Employment Tribunal that he had been given the job as a building
A SECOND sex shop could open in Kidderminster. A Leeds based company wants to open premises in Blackwell Street, in the Horsefair. No objections have been received to the application, which will be heard by Wyre Forest District Council's licensing and
THE strength of the youth section at Pershore was emphasised yet again last Sunday morning when the Under-17 squad eased into the quarter-finals of this year's Ryan Birt Memorial Trophy. Hosts Feckenham were asked to bat but could only muster 101-6 off
THE longest serving officer at Kidderminster fire station is to have his dedication recognised with a special award. Retained sub officer Graham Moran will receive the Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade 30-year Service Plate during the brigade's annual
A BUMPER number of district artists are involved in this year's Kidderminster Arts Festival after organisers liaised closely with Wyre Forest Arts Forum. The two-week extravaganza, which kicks off later this month, includes a world premiere of the short
THOU can have a fishy on a little dishy when the trains come in at Kidderminster, courtesy of special "Fish and Chip trains" running along Severn Valley Railway. The annual summer SVR scenic evening rail cruises restarted last month and will take place
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. NEC Arena - Usher. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Bad Manners. Stourbridge: Rock Caf 2000 - Acey. FRIDAY: Harvington: Hall - Classical Music Concert. Stourport: The Angel - Jazz. Birmingham: Max Power Live (until
Baxter College, Kidderminster - The Pirates of Penzance, until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Black Dress of Sorrow, Friday until Sunday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Slick and Sexy, Monday until July 10. Crescent, Birmingham - Lucky Sods, until July 10
Library, Kidderminster - Borderlands, until Saturday. County Museum, Hartlebury - Lifting the Lid, until September 30. Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham - Talking Coins:1,800 Years of Numismatic Treasures, until October. Lighthouse, Wolverhampton
A TOP jazz musician and BBC Radio 2 presenter is set to bring fame to West Midland Safari Park's outdoor music festival next week. Courtney Pine will join Kidderminster band, Cantaloop and American group Ozamatli on the opening evening of Friday, July
FOLLOWING a short break when the Evesham club visited Llangorse to experience the pleasures of open water sailing, last Sunday saw a return to the domestic programme. The first race was a round of the Pursuit Series that was staged for an hour in bright
ARDEN Sailing Club (Def-ford) hosted The Association of Avon Sailing Clubs annual regatta last weekend. There was a good turnout on Saturday - always the quieter of the two - on a day of shifting winds of variable strength and plenty of rain. Host club
MORE than 200 quality street rods, muscle cars and exotic super cars are expected to head for Shakespeare County Raceway this weekend for the annual date with nostalgia and Pistonfest - home to some of the world's quickest and fastest sports cars. The
ECKINGTON recorded a double triumph at the annual Avon Cup and Shield Bridge competition. The winners provided two of the teams of four with Evesham and Pershore also providing two teams and Tewkesbury one. Staged at the Evesham club, the quartet of Sally
SASSY pop group Sugababes will be right behind football fans wanting to watch the Euro 2004 final...after rescheduling the timing of Sunday's live concert at Ragley Hall. The sexy trio, who were due to come on stage at around the time the final gets under
BIDFORD parish council has set the dates for parish council meetings and planning meetings for the year. All parish council meetings take place on Mondays on July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 29 and December 20. All meetings take
A BIDFORD woman has organised a lunch on the banks of the River Avon this weekend to raise money for a proposed renal unit in Stratford. Cheryl Sussens is holding the lunch on Sunday in the former home of Michael Ball and has invited his father, Tony,
In response to the letter from Mrs Beaumont. I should like to advise all your readers of the following. On no occasion did the Journal or I blame Swan Lane School for the sunburn received by my child. I have received a huge amount of verbal and vidictive
BROMSGROVE Rovers return to pre-season training this week after a two-month break. New boss Joe Jackson, who has secured the services of the majority of last season's squad, leads his first training session tomorrow (Thursday) night. Jackson has made
WITH regard to D J Wathen's question, "why is that other countries get rid of their unwanted guests as quickly as possible", particularly in relation to Portugal and our hooligans, when this country does not return asylum seekers so effectively (Journal
I HAVE just returned from holiday to see Mr McMillan-Scott's letter of June 10. I challenge him to show any evidence in the planning file that we intended to build a bungalow. The only significant changes made to our original plans, was to alter the drive
AS a member of the Stow-on-the-Wold branch of the Royal British Legion I take great exception to the comments in your issue of June 24 on Stow RBL weekend June 12 and 13. This gives a sour note to what was a most enjoyable and well organised event to
MAY we please take this opportunity to thank the many people who turned out to help the committee of Stratford in Bloom in re-opening three flower beds in the Firs Gardens in Evesham Place? The volunteers came from Springfield, the Volunteer Bureau and
MAY I thank personally everyone who ran, walked, donated and generally support the Race for Life. This was my personal marathon which I finished with great satisfaction and pride, but without all the monies raised by thousands of people taking part, not
SEVENTEEN dramatic runs off the last eight-ball over catapulted Kidderminster Victoria into the Birmingham League Challenge Cup semi-finals. Last week's exciting win at Premier Division Old Hill was a real feather in the KVCC cap and they now have a semi-final
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria defeated Bromsgrove for the second time this season at the weekend. This time, the victory arrived in the Worcestershire Sunday League rather than the Saturday competition. Bromsgrove were dismissed for just 100 in reply to fifth-placed
A NEW South Indian cuisine restaurant will finally be opening its doors to the public next Wednesday, a week longer than anticipated. Malabar Restaurant, which is co-owned by Mohammed Shah and head chef Suruj Ali, will be opening on Broad Street, Worcester
PREDICTED storms and torrential rain have forced the English Symphony Orchestra to abandon tomorrow's open-air concert at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury. The performance of A Night at the Opera will now be staged indoors at Tewkesbury Abbey. The ESO is
KIDDERMINSTER angler Paul McRay landed six catfish with the heaviest a 36lb 8oz whopper at Shatterford Fishery. McRay's catch included four catfish weighing more than 30lb and two in the high 20lbs during a 48-hour session on the Erics Lake. Another angler
HEALTH bosses in Worcestershire have hit back at claims they are "failing to grasp" the opportunities offered to them to improve GP services. The country's GP leader, Dr John Chisholm, has claimed that Primary Care Trusts across the UK were approaching
A SINGLE mum who swapped pounding the beat for a course in business studies, is celebrating her degree results at University College Worcester. Lorna Woodland decided that juggling parenthood with the irregular hours of the police force was virtually
TUESDAY Cost-cutter, Meadow Pool, 10 fished: Warren Blizard (Sensas R&D) 128lb (peg 53), Roy Evans (Sensas R&D) 98-4oz (51), Barry Blizard (Sensas R&D) 79-0 (40). Wednesday, Bank, 18: T Richardson (AAF) 39-4 (24), Colin England (A4) 38-8 (
ANDY Newton won the Friday evening open on Dragonfly Pool with a catch of 99lb 12oz, fishing under his feet at a depth of 18 inches. Carp up to 10lb were included in the weight as Newton loose fed corn while alternating meat and corn on the hook. Other
A MAGISTRATE told an inquest how he dumped his lover hours before she threw herself in front of a lorry. Nick Nenadich said Samantha Pitt ranted and raved when he told her he was going back to his wife. Ms Pitt, of Ewyas Harold, repeatedly rammed Mr Nenadich's
WYVERN FM's Worcester base could be turned into housing. A planning application has been submitted for permission to demolish the radio station's existing recording studios and return the grand late-Georgian Barboune Terrace offices to three private houses
HIGH winds and thunderstorms did nothing to dampen the atmosphere as regular Sean Moss got MN Autos back on the scoresheet. Moss took a 66lb catch dominated by carp off peg 48 on Mucky Meadow Pool to win the Sunday Open. Result: Moss 66-0, P Gregory (
THERE were smiles all round when energetic youngsters from a Droitwich school learnt new skills as part of their performing arts week. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School welcomed Bollywood dancers as part of the education and fun week. This was one of
POOL: T Wills 9-3, M Price 4-8, M Millingchip 1-1. There are matches every Saturday with an 8am draw.
LYTTELTON Canal Opens are held on Wednesdays, draw at 5pm, and on Sundays, draw 7.30am. Anyone interested can call Mark Lewis on 01299 871735 for details. Lyttlelton Canal, Sunday: M Lewis 5-11, B Taylor 2-11, T Noakes 1-9.
A CONTEST will be held at Wellfield Mertin Pool on Sunday with a 9am draw and names should be forwarded to 01299 861289.
POLICE want to speak to two women who found a 59-year-old man, who had been mugged, unconscious in a Kidderminster park. Officers are trying to piece together what happened to the man, who they believed had been hit around the head and knocked to the
WREN'S Nest: A Evans 30-1, G Bilingsley 25-0, E Rowe 22-7. There will be a juniors contest on Saturday on Three Crowns Pool and those taking part should meet at the Old Bear pub for 9am. On Sunday the Summer Cup contest will be fished on the Stackpool
IT has been quite apparent that the harbingers of doom have been having a field day of late with all the tales of woe and despair regarding the future of Bewdley. The flood defence work and associated lack of parking have been taking the brunt of the
AMBITIOUS Bewdley Town are priding themselves on being the third biggest football club in Wyre Forest, according to their boss. Craig Payton is assembling his squad for a promotion push in the new West Midlands League Division One set-up. The club are
STRAWBERRY Pool: M Morris 14-11, K Woodhead 14-6, P Butler 13-3. A contest has been arranged for Sunday on the canal, bridges 11-12. Those taking part should meet at the Watermill pub and the draw will be made at Caldwall lock at 8am.
THE result of the first river match of the new season was poor. River Severn at Stourport, Lyttelton pegs 60-79: Frank Guest 1-2, C Garbett 0-14-4dr, K Haycock 0-13-8. There will be another contest at this venue on Sunday and anyone interested can call
GOLDEN Balls were the Kidderminster Six-a-side League's top scorers with a comprehensive 8-0 victory over FC Irrelevant. Park FC played out a nine-goal thriller with Running Horse and won 5-4. Other results: Ads Lads 3, Harriers United 4; Stourport Wanderers
WELLFIELD swimming pool: K Beard 27-7, B Hudson 18-5, J Hall 12-1. Sunday, July 11, is the date of the next match on the Wrens Nest Pool. Those taking part are asked to meet at 7.15pm at Strawberry Pool and the draw will be made at 8am.
LYTTELTON waters 44-79: T Wills 2-12 (bonus peg), Ralph Harris 2-12, M Weston 2-1. A contest will be held on Sunday, July 11, at Hallow 3, 4, and 5. Aggregate to date: Weston 134, J Fox 119, Wills 111, R Bastable 96.5, G Owen 96. The quarterly meeting
ROWLEY Coppice: K Billingham 6-6, A Billingham 2-15, D Fearnall and S Walton 2-11. The club's next contest is at Holt Fleet on Sunday, July 11, with a 7.30am draw.
A GROUP of Vale sixth form students will push off this week - to raise funds for St Richard's New Hospice Appeal. Pupils from Evesham High School are taking part in the official appeal launch on Saturday. The group is one of 15 teams planning to push
A VALE cancer survivor backing St Richard's New Hospice Appeal has already raised hundreds of pounds by completing a sponsored walk. After Jane Perry, aged 59 from Harvington was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last September she received regular home visits
FURNACE Mill: B Burrows 21-4, T Cooke 20-15, P Bruce 20-5, G Mansell 17-4, S Campbell 15-12.5.
GENEROUS public donations have ensured St Richard's New Hospice Appeal is off to a good start with the purchase of a 3.5-acre site. But more, much more, is needed and this is why we are asking you to join our campaign today. The hospice has become an
VALE police fear a serial flasher is targeting women in the Evesham area after a man exposed himself in two separate incidents. The suspect first struck just after midnight on Tuesday near the roundabout on Davies Road. Jessica Fortey, aged 20 from Evesham
SIXTH Formers at Prince Henry's school were banging the drum for free speech, as they took part in a day of language and culture. Workshops took place all day as students experienced different aspects of other cultures, including Tai Chi, sushi, Japanese
WORK has started on a £450,000 scheme to improve the quality of the River Avon in Evesham and a stream in Lenchwick. The first phase of the scheme by Severn Trent Water has begun in Lenchwick and involves building a storage tank in Main Street to hold
A teenager who took part in a street robbery at night when a pub customer had his wallet stolen has been sentenced to four years' detention. Grenville Kember and another man attacked Richard Taylor just yards from his home in Southfield Street, Worcester
JAMES Percival's man-of-the-match display helped earn England U-21s fifth place in the IRB World Championships. The nation defeated Wales 26-19 for a best ever finish in the competition, hosted by Scotland this year. Worcester Rugby Club's lock, who turns
WYCHAVON District Council has drawn up a new housing strategy, as the Countryside Agency warns of a growing homelessness crisis in rural areas. More than 300 families approach the council for help in the past year but it is feared many more people are
A GOVERNMENT inspector is being asked to rule on an application for a certificate of lawfulness for 10 additional mobile homes on an existing caravan site at Long Carrant Caravan Park, Cheltenham Road, Ashton-under-Hill. An appeal was put to the Planning
HEAD coach Andy Keast could not hide his delight at Worcester's mouth-watering Euro draw with Brive. The National One champions were yesterday paired with the former Heineken Cup winners in round one of the European Challenge Cup. And Keast -- who three
VETERAN seamer David Leatherdale steadied Worcestershire's nerves as they hit back to deny Scotland their second totesport League win on the trot. Replying to the Royals' total of 128 in an encounter shortened to 22 overs a side, the Saltires could not
WORCESTER City's eagerly awaited Nationwide North campaign kicks off at St George's Lane on Saturday, August 14 with the visit of Hinckley United. John Barton's side don't have far to travel for their first away match - a short trip to county rivals Redditch
* (I) indicates Internet entries. A PAIR of tickets to the Baby Show at the NEC from May 21 until May 23 were won by: J Bannerman, Norwich Avenue, Kidderminster; K Fenwick, Beeches Avenue, Birmingham (I); C McLaughlin, Habberley Road, Kidderminster; P
THE Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham has launched its autumn season brochure to help give audiences a warm glow when the summer sun fades. Big stars who will be appearing later this year include ex-Eastenders Craig Fairbrass, Frazer Hines, Lenny Henry,
The group won the Challenge Shield for the highest marks at the spring rally, held at the Ramada Hotel, and the flower arrangers won the Silver Cup. Four members had pictures displayed at the Rose Theatre. At the June meeting a report was given on a successful
The June meeting included Wendy Hunter's report on the food and craft day at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley. Mrs Hunter, Edna Rowlands, Jean Johnson and Eileen Fuller represented Cookley in the village's bridge competition, where they came third. Ned Williams's
On Sunday, two rides have been organised. The A ride will start at 7.30pm, and will meet up with district clubs at Tesco's in Ludlow, for a ride to Snailbeach, on the Stipperstones. The B ride, starting at 9.30am, will visit Evesham. Both rides start
MORE than 25 bands and ensembles will perform more than 40 concerts on Saturday for the Pershore Midsummer Brass event. The 15th annual brass event, which runs from 10am to 10pm, features five bands from the Championship section as well as junior bands
On Saturday, a "Summer Dusk Walk" will leave Earnwood car park, near Button Oak at 7.30pm. The walk will be led by Chris Bradley.
The Wyre Forest group has organised a five-mile walk at Willey, on Sunday, leaving Shatterford village hall at 10am. Contact the walk leader on 01299 861263 for further details.
This group for social singles has organised a dance at Gilt Edge Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, on Friday, July 9, starting at 8pm. Live music will be provided by John Boonham, and there will all kinds of dancing - ballroom, rock'n'roll, and a disco
ORGANIC farmers need to be more organised and professional to make a good living in the modern food market, according to Ralph Human, managing director of the Organic Livestock Marketing Co-operative. While food scares such as BSE and the foot and mouth
DAIRY farmers were being creamed on the price paid for their milk claimed Anthony Gibson, NFU director for Gloucestershire. He warned that if the trend continued it would destroy the dairy industry and decimate jobs in the farm supply and milk processing
CRIME prevention advice will be showcased during an event in Bewdley bringing together representatives of emergency services and a variety of agencies. The Wyre Forest Community Safety Fair, hosted by north Worcestershire officers of West Mercia Constabulary
PARISH COUNCIL: The council met on Monday, June 14 in the village hall. Research into the provision of a skateboard park in Bredon is ongoing. An offer of land may be made soon. The council has decided to support the scheme, which it is hoped will solve
SUNDAY'S Clubs League win over Barnt Green has put Evesham back in pole position in their defence of the title. The visitors arrived at Avon Street in top spot but found their resurgent hosts a tough nut to crack and they slipped to a five-wicket reverse
WORCESTER City's eagerly awaited Nationwide North campaign kicks off at St George's Lane on Saturday, August 14 with the visit of Hinckley United. John Barton's side don't have far to travel for their first away match - a short trip to county rivals Redditch
THE strength of the youth section at Pershore was emphasised yet again last Sunday morning when the Under-17 squad eased into the quarter-finals of this year's Ryan Birt Memorial Trophy. Hosts Feckenham were asked to bat but could only muster 101-6 off
ADAM Murray has insisted he did not want to leave Aggborough after his shock release to Mansfield Town. The ex-England youth star was touted as a key player for the coming season when he signed an 18-month deal with Kidderminster Harriers last December
Animal Clubs/Societies Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft Section): Di Morgan (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove
STAFF at Kidderminster's Tesco store got on their bike to help raise £230 for Kemp Hospice. Twelve up-for-it members of staff did a 20-minute stint on an exercise bike, courtesy of Kidderminster exercise centre, Fitness First. While they pedalled away
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Pershore man, who died of lymph cancer aged just 45. Stephen Welch, known by most people in the town as Snorky, lost his fight with the disease at Worcester Royal Hospital on Thursday, June 24, following a seven-month battle
TRAINING is being offered for people who want to get involved as volunteers at Pershore's new Number 8 Community Arts Centre. About 100 people have already offered to give their time to the theatre project. But managing director Ray Steadman said many
ON visiting Worcester one lovely sunny day in June, along with two friends, we decided to sit by the river. We were absolutely appalled at the amount of rubbish along the once lovely riverside walk. I am no stranger to Worcester. It was my parents' home
PERSHORE Tennis Club could have five extra courts as well as a new clubhouse, if Wychavon district councillors approve a planning application today. The club is hoping to build a membrane covered tennis hall with three courts, construct two further outdoor
TOM Wareing believes that the Labour Party owes its existence to "Methodism" and to "Conservative Christians" (You Say, June 26). In that, he may well have an ally in Tony Blair who agrees with Councillor Wareing and Lloyd George that the formation of
THE head teacher of Pershore High School looked back on another eventful and successful year at the school's speech day. As well as welcoming a new duo as head boy and girl, staff and students also bade farewell to a popular and long-serving teacher at
D E MARGRETT says this country is heading for its nemesis. Is this man for real? He castigates six contributors, who do not agree with his one-sided views and sides with three contributors who seem to vilify this great country of ours. I have never read
THE debate on the report stage and third reading of the Human Tissue Bill took place on Monday. I found it fascinating and I hope, perhaps too naively, that it may herald a change in Government behaviour! The standing committee that scrutinised the Bill
HEAVY rain washed out Exhall and Wixford's hopes of a place in the last 16 of this season's npower Village Cup just when the Cotswold Hills Leaguers were holding the initiative last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins. It was a similar tale for Dumbleton who
KIRSTY Law was crowned ladies champion at Evesham for the third successive year. The talented youngster, playing off five, carded a gross 121 in the 27-hole championship to easily see off the challenge of runner-up and best net winner Joan Hunt. Ladies
ENERGETIC Wychavon youngsters showed they are good sports by scooping gold in last Sunday's Worcestershire Youth Games. Under-13 netball players selected from Bredon Hill Middle School won all their pool matches against five other districts to be declared
WHAT were things like during the war? This question posed to Ann Gilmartin by her granddaughter Kate, aged 12, many times and so she has written a booklet about her childhood adventures as an evacuee in Evesham and dedicated the story called Number 64
THE RAIN caused havoc with the cricket programme in the Ludlow/Tenbury area on Saturday. As well as Ludlow, Tenbury, Knighton and Bromfield all failed to take to the field as the rain lashed down. Ironically Church Stretton, Bishop's Castle and Corvedale
A HEADTEACHER who discovered his school was to be closed - just weeks after receiving a glowing Ofsted report - has forecast staffing problems. Within 24 hours of learning the fate of Sladen Middle School, Tom Revell told the Shuttle/Times and News several
FORMER members of a wartime dancing school in Kidderminster are being called up to meet again this summer. Ruth Rudd, who recalls her days with the Doreen Rollings Dancing School with relish, is trying to contact other ex-pupils. It is hoped a reunion
A WOODSMAN who spent three years living under a parachute has returned to warm showers and hot dinners - with a new outlook on life. David Llewellyn, who made headlines with his back-to-nature approach, said his blossoming business interests had compelled
BAXTER College will become a Church of England school under the reorganisation - but super head, Dave Seddon, is unlikely to remain at the helm. Just two weeks after being voted West Midlands Headteacher of the Year, Mr Seddon said it was "unlikely" that
IT'S as you were in the Prudden Road Surfacing League's Premier Division with only Studley A managing a win 4-0. Inkberrow A were their victims, however, the winners remain in second position still trailing leaders Stratford B by nine points. Scores:
LONDON Road must have been sheltered from the elements last Saturday as the rain stayed away and Shipston's second string ended up both high and dry! The Cotswold Hills League second division contest was the solitary fixture to escape the wet weather
ARDEN Sailing Club (Def-ford) hosted The Association of Avon Sailing Clubs annual regatta last weekend. There was a good turnout on Saturday - always the quieter of the two - on a day of shifting winds of variable strength and plenty of rain. Host club
FORMER pupils of a Kidderminster school turned out in numbers for a reunion. The Old Sladenians got together at Sladen CE Middle School and met up with some of their former teachers - Doris Hill and Mary Gill, now both well into their 90s - who also attended
THE new mayor-elect of Kidderminster has been announced as Liberal Party councillor, Siri Hayward. The Offmore and Comberton Wyre Forest district councillor is to set to be elected mayor in a July 15 ceremony of the Charter Trustees of the Town of Kidderminster
A STUNNING array of activities for children and adults of all ages is coming to Wyre Forest in the second annual Kidderminster Arts Festival. Following the success of last year's launch, which saw more than 400 Wyre Forest folk learn the ancient Punjabi
MORE than £300 was raised for Wyre Forest Amnesty International across the district. Sums raised were £87.43 and £89.89 respectively from Kidderminster and Stourport street collections in April and June and £134.50 at the charity's bookstall in Bewdley
Pre-season friendlies Wed July 14 Cinderford (a) (7.30pm) Sat July 17 Gloucester (a) (3pm) Wed July 21 Bristol City (h) (7.45pm) Sat July 24 Walsall (h) (3pm) Mon July 26 Worcester (a) (7.45pm) Wed July 28 Wolves (h) (7.45pm) Sat July 31 Redditch (a)
CHIPPIES in Wyre Forest hope to get the 'batter' of the opposition in a competition to find the Midlands' best fish and chip shop. Four of the district's chippies have entered the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2004 competition and are among
A BAND which hopes to rock the music scene with a CD they are recording with Kidderminster College's Mighty Atom Smasher Records are looking for a new member. Kidderminster band, Kill Train, are currently recording material for a six-track promotional
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl who went missing last week and was feared to be with someone she met over the internet has returned home safely. Lisa Calladine, of Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, was reported missing by her mother just before midnight on Thursday
A CHER look-a-like is set to bring a taste of the USA to a Kidderminster hotel, less than two weeks before she jets off to perform two dates at a Cher convention in Las Vegas. Catherine Marie Carter is appearing at the Gainsborough House Hotel tomorrow
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a burning moped in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sub officer Pete Smith said the vehicle, in Lickey Grove, Kidderminster, was "more or less destroyed" by the fire. "It looked like it had been abandoned there and set
A SWINGING evening of jazz is coming to the Briars Hotel in Kidderminster, courtesy of Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra. The concert, which is directed by Ian Hattersley, is the orchestra's fifth concert at the venue and features renowned trumpeter, John
BLOOD donors in Wyre Forest have the chance to give at sessions at Stourport's Civic Centre, New Street, and Kidderminster's Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields on Thursday and Friday respectively. The Stourport session times are 1.30pm until 3.15pm
FOR the first time in a long while I actually went to see a play billed as a comedy that made me laugh out loud. Stephanie Beacham was back at her bitchy best as hostess Paige in Moira Buffini's critically acclaimed Dinner. Wearing a dress that would
