TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Cream'd. FRIDAY: Stourport: The Angel - jazz. Stourbridge: Rock Caf 2000 - Fred Zeppelin. Birmingham: NEC Arena - R & B Greats. Brindley Place - Andy Hamilton Quintet free rush-hour
GARDEN PARTY: The 25th annual garden party for the Worcester and District branches of Cats Protection was held on Sunday, August 14 at 30, Nogains. It was an outstanding success and supporters travelled from many areas including Essex and Bristol. Well
FARMER Jamie Smith used his three dogs to hunt down a fox with mange at his Shaw Green Farm, Ashton-under-Hill. Because it is now against the law to hunt foxes with dogs, Mr Smith admitted to the police what he had done, but now police have told him they
YOUR correspondent Eric Marsh, Journal letters' page August 11, might like to know that he is not alone in becoming very angry about the money wasted by unnecessary road signs. Recent emphasis on road safety has brought a rash of red paint and speed restriction
A MIDSUMMER Night's Dream is being performed in Stratford's historic hou-ses over the weekend. The Festival Players are putting on the famous Shakespeare comedy at Nash's House on Sunday, August 28, at 7.30pm and at New Place on August 29, at 1.30pm.
FOR one week only, the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford is offering everyone the chance to see plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre for just £10. As part of a special Festival Proms Week between Monday 29 August - Saturday
THE first phase of the archaeological investigations on the Rifle Range nature reserve in Kidderminster has been completed. It was strongly suspected that the Rifle Range area was an important location for new Stone Age man and with the help of DEFRA
ACTION is needed to help reverse the decline of many of Britain's best-loved woodland flowers, including the primrose, the nation's most extensive ecological woodland survey has found. The study, Long-term Ecological Change in British Woodland (1971-2001
A PEEK into the life of an artist is offered in a new exhibition at Pers-hore's Number 8 arts centre gallery. Sin Thomas's Memories and Assoc-iations exhibition brings together a collection of paintings produced over almost 20 years of objects which '
UNIQUE and compelling images in photographic, print and etching format will be on show at the latest exhibition at The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Worcester. Among those on display will be the work of Archie Miles, recognised as one of Britain's
CHILDREN who like to make a noise are in for a treat. In Chipping Norton, a special new series of workshops is starting where they will be encouraged to make as much noise as they like and learn how to control it! Starting on September 5, on Mondays,
COLOUR photographs capturing aspects of the Severn Valley Railway across four seasons are the focus of a new book. Railway Moods: The Severn Valley Railway, which has been put together by railway enthusiast, Mike Heath, is a personal photographic journey
FAMILIES visiting a Wyre Forest tourist attraction will be able to search for treasure in the woods. A forest treasure hunt will be held at the Wyre Forest Visitor and Discovery Centre, Callow Hill, on Saturday, September 2 between 1pm and 3.30pm. There
VISTITORS to a Kidderminster manor house will be able to travel back to the Civil War this weekend. Harvington Hall is hosting a Living History event on Sunday and Monday and re-enactors, known as the Harvington Household, will be explaining to visitors
AN exhibition showing the history of trade on the River Severn has opened at a Bewdley tourist attraction. The Kings Highway of Severn exhibition is a mixture of objects, photographs and paintings, which concentrate on the River Severn as well as its
DOGS of all ages and breeds will be competing at an event near Bewdley to raise money to send a dance school to London. Chrissie Probert, who runs The Running Horse at Longbank, with her husband, Robert, is hosting a dog show in aid of the Step by Step
1 The Interpreter 2 Coach Carter 3 The Wedding Date 4 Hide and Seek 5 Hitch 6 Alexander 7 Are We There Yet? 8 Hostage 9 Man of the House 10 Constantine 11 Final Cut 12 Miss Congeniality 2 13 Million Dollar Baby 14 My Baby's Daddy 15 Meet the Fockers 16
A STOURPORT teenager spent the day singing her heart out in a recording studio after winning the opportunity as a prize in a county-wide competition. Rebecca Jones, of Larford Walk, visited University College Worcester to record her track on Monday last
THE final act to play in the concert series in Kidderminster's Brinton Park will be treating visitors to classic party music and modern hits. Breeze will be performing at the Bands in the Park event on Sunday, from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, for the second
A BUMPER programme of family activities has been planned at a newly reopened tourist attraction in Hartlebury. The County Museum has completed the first phase of a redevelopment project and opened its doors to visitors last week. Activities with different
In these times of stress and worry it was such a joy to have a weekend of laughter, especially children's laughter. The new water play area in Abbey Park, Pershore, has been a huge success with children of all ages having a wonderful time, so thank you
MOVING the fire service call centre, last week's Journal, to Taunton is a disaster in the making. Having once had to explain to a Thames Valley Police operator based in Aylesbury who did not know the location of Park Street in Woodstock - the town's main
I WOULD like to thank all those who helped with our church fete at Offenham on Saturday, July 16. Everyone put in hours of work both before and on the day. The weather was just right and all those who spoke to me said how nice it all looked set out on
BRAVE Bewdley wicketkeeper Cyril Ramsey was rushed to hospital with a broken arm -- but still returned to bat one-handed -- during his team's Division One defeat to Eastnor. Ramsey sustained the injury diving for a ball towards the end of the first innings
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria county league firsts overcame a poor start to beat bottom-placed Pedmore in Division Two. Put into bat, KVCC were struggling at 9-3, but recovered to post a total of 200-7. Simon Cook (70) and youngster Richie Eyers (31) steadied
DESPITE the efforts of Simon Kirby, who hit 46, and Mark Hadley, who took 4-33, Cookley were beaten by Wolverley Social by five runs in an exciting Wilden Industrial Estates Cricket League Sunday Cup match. Mark Guest took 3-9 for Worths, helping his
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria are still trailing Droitwich in the race for the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League 1st XI Division despite continuing their winning streak against Stourbridge. Batting first, Kidderminster posted an
ARABLE farmers in Worcestershire are reporting a better harvest than last year, after getting in three-quarters of their corn before wet weather set in. But they are facing higher costs, with the price of diesel nearly three times what it was two years
A WALK in the woods this weekend could reveal some unexpected gems for amateur photographers and a chance to win a cash prize in a photographic competition. Those with a keen eye could find up to 50 species of fungi growing under the trees, depending
YOUNG Droitwich boxers helped to raise more than £3,000 for St Richard's Hospice with a charity boxing evening. The members of Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club in Hampton Road held the event earlier in the year. This week, the town's Rotary Club, which runs
THE family of missing Hereford 16-year-old Natasha Beavan are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. The teenager was last seen on Saturday, August 13, in Hereford but has not been seen or heard from since. A spokesman for Hereford Police said
THE unseasonal August rain which has hit Worcestershire this week may have dampened spirits ahead of the bank holiday but at least we're not set for a washout. Although it was forecast to be more drizzle than sizzle in the county today the rest of the
A POSTMASTER who was found lying in a pool of blood in Hanley Swan is now in a stable condition in hospital. Alan Davies is being treated for head injuries at Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry after being found on the morning of Wednesday, August 10. He
THE sight of dumped trolleys blighting the streets and alleyways of a Worcester estate could soon be a thing of the past after the official launch of Sainsburys' new "rewards for trolleys" scheme. But children who return dumped trolleys may not now be
MEMBERS of Pershore Royal British Legion will be holding celebrations to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ day. The Legion is holding its celebrations a week after other groups because members have spent most of the year helping other Legions
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Cream'd. FRIDAY: Stourport: The Angel - jazz. Stourbridge: Rock Caf 2000 - Fred Zeppelin. Birmingham: NEC Arena - R & B Greats. Brindley Place - Andy Hamilton Quintet free rush-hour
THE owner of a Wyre Forest tourist attraction, who found her donkey "nibbling" on the remains of a balloon, wants the public to be more aware of the potential danger of animals swallowing one. Jennifer Binnian, 70, who runs Bodenham Arboretum with her
DRIVERS and rail commuters face 10 weeks of disruption while strengthening work is carried out on a Kidderminster bridge. People likely to be affected by the refurbishment of the Chester Road bridge can see what they are in for when a public exhibition
HEATHER LARGE reports on a group fostering a safe environment in Kidderminster town centre heather.large@midlands.newsquest.co.uk AN organisation working to provide a safe environment in Kidderminster town centre has found its "eyes and ears" are valuable
A BIG-hearted pensioner who has dedicated her working life to helping people with learning disabilities has vowed to keep up the good work as she celebrates 50 years of achievements in Wyre Forest. Joyce Coley opened the district's first centre for people
ACTIONS speak louder than words for a Kidderminster mum who is launching a business encouraging babies to read the signs. Sue Nixon came across Baby Signing - a form of sign language customised for babies - when she was looking for a way of alleviating
VOICES: Last March a group of friends met in a garden shed in Badsey to recall old stories and anecdotes of the Vale of Evesham. This parochial event would have passed by unnoticed had it not formed part of the BBC's Voices 2005 project, which explores
FARMER Jamie Smith used his three dogs to hunt down a fox with mange at his Shaw Green Farm, Ashton-under-Hill. Because it is now against the law to hunt foxes with dogs, Mr Smith admitted to the police what he had done, but now police have told him they
YOUR correspondent Eric Marsh, Journal letters' page August 11, might like to know that he is not alone in becoming very angry about the money wasted by unnecessary road signs. Recent emphasis on road safety has brought a rash of red paint and speed restriction
WHO loves ya baby? Many of you will no doubt recall the 1970s when that catchphrase seemed to be on everyone's lips. The image of Kojak, the lollipop-sucking New York cop, was familiar to all, a strangely hip mixture of toughness and laid-back geniality
A MIDSUMMER Night's Dream is being performed in Stratford's historic hou-ses over the weekend. The Festival Players are putting on the famous Shakespeare comedy at Nash's House on Sunday, August 28, at 7.30pm and at New Place on August 29, at 1.30pm.
CELEBRATED star of the screen and stage Edward Fox heads a distinguished cast in a sparkling new production of Bernard Shaw's classic Edwardian comedy, You Never Can Tell. The production, directed by award-winning director, Sir Peter Hall, opens at Malvern
A NEW adaptation of a classic tale is being tested out on Malvern audiences. The world premiere of Henry James' Daisy Miller is coming Malvern before the production heads out on a national tour. Packed with well-known faces, the cast is headed by EastEnders
A WYRE Forest charity which cares for sick and injured wild birds is appealing for help to raise vital funds needed to continue its work. The Bishops Wood Swan Rescue Centre, set up by Nick and Sandy Lee, needs money to buy the land, near Stourport, they
STOURPORT Carnival organisers want more people to get involved to make this year's event the "biggest and best ever". The annual extravaganza, which has both land and river parades, is celebrating its 80th anniversary on the big day - Saturday, September
PUPILS of a Stourport school came tops in a competition that taught them some valuable safety lessons. Out of more than 1,000 students taking part in the Wyre Forest and District Young Citizen event, Burlish Middle School children emerged the winners.
KIDDERMINSTER Golf Club's Steven Clarke is celebrating after finishing runner-up in a prestigious tournament at the home of golf -- with a performance which ought to have been good enough to win the event. The 20-year-old, who works at the Russell Road
BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE Division One P W D L Ab P Shrewsbury 17 11 2 3 1 287 Smethwick 17 10 4 0 3 284 Water Orton 17 10 2 3 1 266 KVCC 17 10 1 4 2 251 Harborne 17 5 8 3 1 218 Sutton 17 5 5 6 1 203 Aston Unity 17 5 3 7 2 162 Dorridge 17 3 6 6 2 160 Walmley
THE man responsible for delivery of post-16 education and skills development in Wyre Forest is to retire early next year. Alan Curless, as executive director of the Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire - LSC - heads the organisation
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke finally returned to winning ways at Brands Hatch on Sunday. Racing in the Newnet PLC sponsored Century Motorsport Jamun FF1600 car, Freke finished third overall and first in class in both his races. After being
LEADERS St Johns A must fight off a late challenge from Franche A and Bewdley A for the Kidderminster and District Mid-week Bowling League Division One title. Royal Mail A secured Division Two safety by beating high-fliers Bewdley B. Stourport D's loss
A DEVASTATED five-year-old fears his prized chihuahua pup has been dog-napped. Jay Price took his five-month-old pet, Fifi, to see his grandmother Dawn Price on Sunday when it disappeared from the front garden. The panicked pair searched the neighbourhood
FORMER Worcester Warriors forward James Percival is recovering in hospital after a successful operation to stabilise his neck. Northampton's England Under 21 lock suffered a neck fracture during Saints' friendly against Munster, and had surgery at Oxford's
PLANS to install speed cameras on a road where a toddler was knocked down and killed will not be considered until later this year. Sarah Byrne and Steven Drew's four-year-old son Thomas was killed on the A38 in Fernhill Heath, near Worcester in April
There was a close finish in the Friday Afternoon Open, when Rob Francis took the lead from Kevin Johnson, fishing five metres out cupping chopped worm with worm on the hook. Friday Afternoon Open, Dragonfly: Francis 79-7-8dr, Johnson 78-11, Ali Gavin
A FATHER-of-eight who was trusted to sell a £10,200 horsebox for a friend kept the proceeds and made excuses to the owner. Debt-ridden Job Clarke, of Kidderminster, sold the vehicle for about £4,000 at a horse fair in York after his business collapsed
Stoke Prior, Birmingham/Worcs Canal: Alan Turner 5-1-0, Dave Smith 3-0, Frank Timms 2-9, Paul Wilson 2-2-8, Keith Bunce 1-7, Brian Palmer 1-5.
WHILST I agree with the sentiments expressed by B Nock (Don't leave bins on street, Letters, July 28) I am at pains to point out that the principal cause of his concern should be the attitude of the refuse collection operatives (or dustmen, as we know
THREE large reels of underground telephone cable, worth £7,000, were stolen from the BT Technical Engineering Centre in Mill Street, Kidderminster. The wooden reels were taken from a secure compound after a padlock was broken between 9am on Tuesday and
Dragonfly Pool, Willow Marsh: D Kruckow 72-4, D Davis 25-15, J Moon 12-9. Aggregate to date: R Bastable 186.5, T Wills 156, J Fox 150-5, E McKeown 132, Bob Harris 18.5. There will be a contest on Sunday, September 11 at Woodside Fishery, Top Pool.
IN his letter of August 11, Keith Teague expressed concern at picking up in his taxi "two Asian couples, two of whom were carrying rucksacks". It seems to me that one's reaction to the threat of terrorism must depend on the facts of each particular case
A DEVELOPER has been found guilty of causing damage to a mature lime tree, protected by a Tree Preservation Order, in Kidderminster. Prosecuting on behalf of Wyre Forest District Council, Dermot Scully told Kidderminster magistrates that Foley Park Estates
CONCERNING the dog poo bin (or other) which I asked to be removed on health grounds from directly in front of someone's front door (Letters, July 14), I am pleased to report that common sense has prevailed and that the offending bin has been removed.
I READ with interest the article in the Kidderminster Times (July 28) that the police are to target motorists using the A456 Clows Top/Hagley road to enforce the wearing of seatbelts. I am sure it would be very much appreciated by the many people living
RECENTLY, there was a Shuttle/Times and News supplement about Wyre Forest and the war and I showed it to my father, John Flack, as he was in the ARP in Kidderminster. He remembered clearly the night of May 17, 1941. Harry Cheshire School was at the bottom
Bonemill, Lyttelton: Pete White 2-13-8, Paul Garbett 1-13, Dave Montroy and Frank Guest 1-7. This weekend's contest wil be at Sion Farm Fisheries, Hill Pool (the far pool) - telephone the secretary for details on 01562 824651.
HAS anyone visited Kidderminster Hospital recently and, in particular, had to use the car park facilities? The minimum charge of £2 for up to two hours is "highway robbery" and has led to congestion in surrounding streets, much to the annoyance of residents
THE mystery guest chosen to open the Willersey fete at the weekend was BBC radio's Countryfile co-presenter Adam Henson. More than 2,500 people visited the fete in glorious sunshine. An outside broadcast unit from BBC Radio Gloucester was on hand to beam
THE article on Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership in last week's Shuttle/Times and News stated assaults in the Wyre Forest area had risen by a third over a three-year period. Some readers may not have realised these figures related to the period
FOUR games in to the season and still no win. It may be a little early to press panic buttons but Stourport Swifts look like having a long hard season ahead of them. Richard Burgess's two-goal blast against Bracknell Town at the weekend showed there are
A mother who obtained more than £16,000 in widowed parents' allowance despite her children having been taken into care, could face prison. Trudy Sweeting, of Lime Tree Avenue, Broadway, appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court last Friday accused of claiming
LATER this year, I shall be retiring from the NHS, having worked in the service for a little under 40 years. Arrangements are in hand to mark this occasion by holding a celebratory event to which a large number of colleagues, past and present are being
AN elderly man who shot himself in the head left a note detailing the people in his life who had made him miserable. Leslie White was found in the street by a passing motorist. The motorist called an ambulance but did not notice his gunshot wound until
POLICE in Evesham have come up with a novel method to keep rowdy drinkers sweet this weekend - they're going to be handing out lollipops. The move is part of Operation Pretence, a high profile operation aimed at stamping out late-night alcohol-fuelled
FIREFIGHTERS from Evesham, Pershore, Worcester and Redditch were called to a blaze at the landfill site in Hill and Moor. Officers were called to the site at around 2.40pm last Sunday and arrived just before 3pm. A fire crew from Pershore was first on
COOKLEY-BASED Ocean Designs Rangers, got their Kidderminster and District Football League Sunday Division Five season off to a good start, with a 3-1 win at Corngreaves Grove Reserves. Worths Breakwells, of Kidderminster, also enjoyed an away win, beating
THE Manor Kindergarten has gone from strength to strength since it was established in Dumbleton in 2001 and from September 2005 it will also be providing care for children in Overbury. An agreement has been signed with Overbury Estate to move into purpose-built
WORCESTERSHIRE grabbed a lifeline in their battle to avoid relegation from totesport League Division One with a comfortable win against Lancashire at Old Trafford last night. Inspired by a whirlwind half-century from Chris Gayle on his County debut, the
RUGBY UNION: Former Worcester Warriors forward James Percival is recovering in hospital after a successful operation to stabilise his neck. Northampton's England Under 21 lock suffered a neck fracture during Saints' friendly against Munster, and had surgery
MALVERN Rugby Club start the season in earnest this Saturday with a pre-season training fixture against Coney Hill. The Gloucester side come to Spring Lane for the first time in many years, having just pipped Malvern to the Droitwich "Tens" title by a
WESTFIELDS picked up a hard-earned Midland Alliance point at Racing Club Warwick when two goals from new signing Mark Davis gave them a point in a 2-2 draw. Warwick raced into an early lead when Olaolu Olanipekun got around the back of the Westfields
BROMYARD Town came out on top with a 1-0 home win over Wellington in the West Midlands League Premier Division derby. Play was fairly even in the first-half with the home side enjoying slightly more possession and Andy Crowther went closest to scoring
A member of the Doulton family famous for its fine china and porcelain visited Broadway. Michael Doulton, the fifth generation of the family, acts as travelling ambassador and honourary president of the Royal Doulton International Collectors Club, He
THE dramatic architecture of the 16th century Tithe Barn at Bourton House, Bourton-on-the-Hill, provides a wonderful backdrop for an exhibition of contemporary tribal rugs on the theme of gardens and landscapes. Gardens of Paradise features a collection
THE club will meet at a new venue from Tuesday, September 6, namely St Elizabeth's church hall, Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer. The move from The Lion Inn was necessary, as more space is needed to accommodate new members. There will also be the use of
ON Thursday, September 15 at Hartlebury parish hall, Jim Page and his wife Frances will give a talk about AE Housman. Visitors will be welcome to go along to the meeting, which will start at 7.30pm.
THE first phase of the archaeological investigations on the Rifle Range nature reserve in Kidderminster has been completed. It was strongly suspected that the Rifle Range area was an important location for new Stone Age man and with the help of DEFRA
ON September 6 at Franche church hall, Brian Draper will speak about The Severn Way, starting at 7.30pm. The competition will be for a photograph of a bridge. Visitors will be welcome.
THE club for social singles has organised the following pub night: Tuesday, The Whittington Inn, Kinver.
ACTION is needed to help reverse the decline of many of Britain's best-loved woodland flowers, including the primrose, the nation's most extensive ecological woodland survey has found. The study, Long-term Ecological Change in British Woodland (1971-2001
AN art deco railway carriage that has not carried passengers for almost 50 years could start rolling again on the Severn Valley Railway as part of a restoration project. A small group of volunteers, under the banner of the LNER Coach Fund, has been working
TWO parcels of land near Bewdley are to go under the hammer during a public auction in Kidderminster next month. A total of 39.81 acres of pasture land at Old Farm, Heightington, which has a guide price of £2,000 to £3,000 per acre, is being offered at
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss has allayed fears about Iyseden Christie facing another long-injury lay-off by revealing that the striker could be fit for the Bank Holiday double header, writes Mat Kendrick. The Aggborough rumour mill went
SIMON Russell is hoping to live up to his nickname "Scholesy" by adding the Manchester United and former England playmaker's shooting prowess to his game, writes Mat Kendrick. Russell was given the moniker as a youth teamer at Hull because of his physical
STEPHEN Peters could be exiting New Road after being given permission to talk to other counties. Although his contract runs out at the end of next summer, the 26-year-old opener is faced with looking for a fresh beginning following a poor season with
BIDFORD councillors are keen to put an end to the mysterious disappearance of the concrete bench that was stolen four weeks ago. They are anxious to track down the seat that was unlawfully removed from the Glebe Close and Victoria Road, Bidford. At a
THE site manager for the Russell's development in Broadway has been recognised for his commitment and dedication to his work. Rod Ham has been awarded this year's national house-building council (NHBC) Pride in the Job quality award. Over the past twelve
WHEN Ann Swift, of Old Leys Farm, Hinton-on-the-Green, attended the European Conference of the Association of Country Women of the World in Iceland, she braced herself for what she thought would be an impersonal and impressive gathering. But as she told
MIKE Pryce writes (Monday, August 8) of bronzed Greece athletes in Persil-white togas. Did the Greeks have electric washing machines, Mike? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
READING John Hinton's interesting letter concerning Worcester's blackout brought back memories of my conversion from a little Cockney urchin to a lover of the Worcestershire countryside. My granny, who brought me up, was offered a relative's quaint black
AS an ex-city bus driver I was pleased to read of the improvements centred on the park-and-ride services and hope this will substantially reduce the local council tax burden. I remain sceptical about the economic viability of building a second park-and-ride
A PEEK into the life of an artist is offered in a new exhibition at Pers-hore's Number 8 arts centre gallery. Sin Thomas's Memories and Assoc-iations exhibition brings together a collection of paintings produced over almost 20 years of objects which '
CHILDREN who like to make a noise are in for a treat. In Chipping Norton, a special new series of workshops is starting where they will be encouraged to make as much noise as they like and learn how to control it! Starting on September 5, on Mondays,
COLOUR photographs capturing aspects of the Severn Valley Railway across four seasons are the focus of a new book. Railway Moods: The Severn Valley Railway, which has been put together by railway enthusiast, Mike Heath, is a personal photographic journey
A VISITOR from the North Pole will be greeting families at West Midland Safari Park's first Santa Safari. Father Christmas will be at the Bewdley attraction on 12 days leading up to Christmas. The Santa experience will operate on weekends in December
VISTITORS to a Kidderminster manor house will be able to travel back to the Civil War this weekend. Harvington Hall is hosting a Living History event on Sunday and Monday and re-enactors, known as the Harvington Household, will be explaining to visitors
1 The Interpreter 2 Coach Carter 3 The Wedding Date 4 Hide and Seek 5 Hitch 6 Alexander 7 Are We There Yet? 8 Hostage 9 Man of the House 10 Constantine 11 Final Cut 12 Miss Congeniality 2 13 Million Dollar Baby 14 My Baby's Daddy 15 Meet the Fockers 16
A STOURPORT teenager spent the day singing her heart out in a recording studio after winning the opportunity as a prize in a county-wide competition. Rebecca Jones, of Larford Walk, visited University College Worcester to record her track on Monday last
TWO Kidderminster soldiers have had an extra reason to celebrate after successfully completing their Army training. Tom Lane and Daniel Harding, both 19, beat off the challenge of about 60 new recruits to prestigious military awards. Mr Lane, from Spennells
VIEWS on a range of services ranging from roads to policing are being sought from Kidderminster residents in a survey by a political party. Liberal councillors are distributing 12,000 forms to homes across the town to gauge the current state of services
A HISTORICAL society which appealed for former evacuees to get in touch has received a collection of stories and photographs. The Oak Lands District History Society asked readers of the Shuttle/Times and News to help with an exhibition to mark the 60th
Ending the summer activities at the County Museum are: Until Sunday - Past times week, including mask making, a Victorian classroom and Roman living history. Monday until September 4 - Arts and crafts week, including paper marbling, weaving and hat making
l Readers wishing to enter the Brambles 10k road race and 4k fun run on Sunday, September 25 can follow this six-week training schedule compiled by running coach, Richard Warder. WELCOME to the third week of your training for the Brambles races. By now
BEST practice has put a law firm with offices in Kidderminster and Stourport in the top five per cent of the profession nationally. Thursfields Solicitors has earned the Law Society's best practice management standard, Lexcel, a quality mark recognising
A SCHOOL is going back to the future by adopting a new name that echoes its original one. Hartlebury School will be known as New Elizabethan School when it reopens for the next school year from September onwards. The new name re-establishes a historic
SILVER service with a stainless steel supplier is being celebrated by two Cleobury Mortimer company directors. Amodil Supplies' sales director, Christopher Selly, of Kidderminster and group general manager, Andrew Coghill, of Bridgnorth both joined the
PRE-tax profits of a manufacturing firm that employs 370 people in Cookley have risen by almost 70 per cent over the past half-year. Preliminary results of Titan Europe, which makes wheels for vehicles in the construction and agricultural industries,
Spar profits up COMMUNITY retailer Spar announced a 6.4 per cent rise in UK profits as it fought off competition in a sector seen as the new battleground for supermarkets. The group, which has 2,700 shops run by independent grocers, said its performance
CRICKET fans wanting to get close to one of their heroes can do just that thanks to English Mutual and Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The Worcester financial adviser has sponsored a life-sized picture of Graeme Hick at the ground. As well as providing
AS thousands of young people eagerly collected their GCSE results today, the Learning and Skills Council for the two counties urged businesses to consider employing apprentices. According to a survey of more than 500 businesses across five sectors, carried
A YOUNG explorer from the Pershore area has achieved her Duke of Edinburgh gold award by helping young orphans. Katie Tyrrell, formerly of Pershore High School Sixth Form Centre, went trekking in Mongolia with a group through World Challenge Expeditions
In these times of stress and worry it was such a joy to have a weekend of laughter, especially children's laughter. The new water play area in Abbey Park, Pershore, has been a huge success with children of all ages having a wonderful time, so thank you
AS we are supposed to be having a new hospital at Pershore could it not be large enough to incorporate the Evesham Community Hospital. The land there could be sold and the money spent on a state-of-the-art hospital at Pershore. The only drawback I can
A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed to the street collection held in aid of Climb, Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases, on Saturday, July 2 in Pershore and raised £148.04. All the money collected goes towards supporting affected
KIDDERMINSTER cricket fans witnessed a spot of record-breaking during the first international played at Chester Road in its 135-year history. In an entertaining, one-day match between England women and world champions Australia, the tourists set a new
VOICES: Last March a group of friends met in a garden shed in Badsey to recall old stories and anecdotes of the Vale of Evesham. This parochial event would have passed by unnoticed had it not formed part of the BBC's Voices 2005 project, which explores
CELEBRATED star of the screen and stage Edward Fox heads a distinguished cast in a sparkling new production of Bernard Shaw's classic Edwardian comedy, You Never Can Tell. The production, directed by award-winning director, Sir Peter Hall, opens at Malvern
A NEW adaptation of a classic tale is being tested out on Malvern audiences. The world premiere of Henry James' Daisy Miller is coming Malvern before the production heads out on a national tour. Packed with well-known faces, the cast is headed by EastEnders
MEMBERS of Cheltenham's Playhouse Company have been getting to grips with the world of art for their next production. The company will be performing Amy Rosen-thal's bitter-sweet comedy Sitting Pretty in October and several of the characters are members
THE dramatic architecture of the 16th century Tithe Barn at Bourton House, Bourton-on-the-Hill, provides a wonderful backdrop for an exhibition of contemporary tribal rugs on the theme of gardens and landscapes. Gardens of Paradise features a collection
LUES man Steve Browning is next in Broadway for a night of music on September 8. The popular musician will be at The Crown and Trumpet Inn on The Green as part of the pub's monthly blues nights.
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: The final coach outing of the summer for Moreton and District Local History Society began with a visit to Hellens, Much Marcle, a manor house with a long history and many fine paintings. After lunch at Ledbury the 35 members continued
THE award-winning John Lawson's Circus, voted best small circus in Great Britain, is rolling into Pershore. Among the attractions in the 2005 production introduced by Madam Vonni De Reszke will be crazy capers with French Clowns The Duo Delbosq, western
A VISITOR from the North Pole will be greeting families at West Midland Safari Park's first Santa Safari. Father Christmas will be at the Bewdley attraction on 12 days leading up to Christmas. The Santa experience will operate on weekends in December
A VARIETY of attractions, including a climbing wall and waterslide, will be on offer for families in Bewdley on Saturday. The town's annual fun day will also feature a bouncy castle, giant games, a barbecue, a disco and exhibitions by the police and fire
A CHOIR will follow up a successful tour of Holland with a charity concert at Kidderminster Town Hall. The Kidderminster Valentines will be appearing at the venue with The Gentlemen Songsters and Jonathan Darby, on Saturday, September 3. It has been arranged
THREE tribute nights featuring music from hit films, Dirty Dancing and Grease, as well as songs by Buddy Holly will be held at a Kidderminster hotel. The Dirty Dancing Show, including popular songs I've Had the Time of My Life and She's Like the Wind,
MUSICIANS are needed to join a Kidderminster band celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Worcester and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association Band is planning a birthday concert at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday, September 30. Band members
Ending the summer activities at the County Museum are: Until Sunday - Past times week, including mask making, a Victorian classroom and Roman living history. Monday until September 4 - Arts and crafts week, including paper marbling, weaving and hat making
IN medieval times, bands of strolling players would travel the land performing on village greens or any suitable piece of public open space. Nowadays, we go to the theatre rather than have the theatre come to us but Kayelle, Evesham's new theatre company
I FEEL I must write in respect of Dr Glenn Ralphs' regarding the emergency cover at Evesham Community Hospital, last week's Journal. I was taken ill in the middle of the night recently and had visions of driving in great pain from Pershore to the Worcestershire
AS we are supposed to be having a new hospital at Pershore could it not be large enough to incorporate the Evesham Community Hospital. The land there could be sold and the money spent on a state-of-the-art hospital at Pershore. The only drawback I can
A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed to the street collection held in aid of Climb, Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases, on Saturday, July 2 in Pershore and raised £148.04. All the money collected goes towards supporting affected
COOKLEY face a crunch Bank Holiday weekend in their bid to escape relegation after being comprehensively beaten by lowly Hagley in Division Two. Second bottom Cookley visit basement club Pedmore on Saturday and then host leaders Bromyard. Cookley had
STOURPORT earned 16 points for their Division Three winning draw with Worcester Dominies and Guild in an improved performance at Walshes Meadow. Winning the toss, Stourport elected to bat and posted 241-5, with contributions from Alan Moss 67no, Phil
CHAINWIRE secured a thrilling penultimate ball victory over Badsey in Division Five thanks to a century from Russell Tovey and batting heroics from captain Steve Hyams. Opting to bat, Badsey were restricted to 180-9 after tight bowling from Steve James
ALAN Lockwood put on 60, Andy Jones 57 and Seb Hipkins 48 for Brintons' as they made 248-6 in their 77-run victory over Droitwich in Division Six. In reply Droitwich were 171, with Neil Waldron taking 4-29.
Division One first teams: Chaddesley Corbett 159, Ombersley 163-5; Eastnor 242-9, Bewdley 134. Division One second teams: Eastnor 104, Bewdley 105-3; Chaddesley Corbett 199-8, Ombersley 200-6. Division Two first teams: Hagley 108-6, Cookley 125; KVCC
Week's Top 10 Batting (knocks of 50 or more) 183 Craig Wood (KVCC), 123 Matt Boden (Bewdley), 124no T Hill (Cutnall Green 2nd), 100 Russell Tovey (Chainwire), 79no Simon Trickett (KVCC), 72 Ted Bayliss (Bewdley), 71 Ian Sadler (KVCC), 70 Simon Cook (KVCC
BUDDING Spielbergs had a chance to become film-makers for the week, at University College Worcester's Digital Arts Centre. Pupils from Christopher Whitehead School, Worcester, were invited to the university college to produce and act out their own scripts
TEENAGERS across Worcester-shire are due to collect their GCSE results today. The exams, taken at the age of 16, allow students to move on to A-level education or to take sixth-form vocational qualifications. Like the A-level results which came out a
TRAFFIC in Worcester centre city was brought to a standstill for the second time this week because of building works. Yesterday morning, vehicles heading into the city from the St John's side of the bridge were backed up to the traffic lights on Hylton
Cancer blunder patient tells how partner saved his life A MAN who was told he had a throat infection when he had cancer has spoken of his agonising experience and relief at the suspension of his former doctor. Roger Lewis says he was "slowly dying" when
DR Mahmoud Al-Khayat has been suspended for a year for failing cancer suffering Roger Lewis. The Stourport GP did not properly examine the lorry driver for two years when he was suffering from coughing fits and weight loss. He missed a lump on the trucker's
A HORSEBREEDER who repeatedly likened a stretch of Kidderminster road to a "war zone" before it was resurfaced says another accident will happen unless further action is taken. Lyn Phillips said cracked willow trees along the A442 Bridgnorth Road by Honeybrook
POLICE are to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence in Kidderminster over the bank holiday weekend. The clampdown, named Operation Presence, will take place in the town centre from today until Sunday. Police dog handlers will be among officers carrying
A TEENAGER has admitted murdering a former Blakedown man who was stabbed in Birmingham. The 16-year-old youth - who cannot be named for legal reasons - pleaded guilty to the murder of Paul Tanner, 22, at Birmingham Crown Court. Mr Tanner had been walking
THE success of the latest annual Kidderminster Rock Festival has prompted its organiser to try to put Wyre Forest's musical talent on a wider stage by taking the artists on tour nationally. Bands performed at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday, both showcasing
GARDEN PARTY: The 25th annual garden party for the Worcester and District branches of Cats Protection was held on Sunday, August 14 at 30, Nogains. It was an outstanding success and supporters travelled from many areas including Essex and Bristol. Well
ENTERTAINMENT and safety advice will be on offer when Stourport Fire Station throws open its doors to the public this weekend. Among attractions for the station's open day, on Saturday, will be the all-terrain vehicle and environmental protection unit
HEADTEACHERS from Wyre Forest schools have slammed critics who say A-level exams are too easy. Their response follows widespread criticism about the qualifications not being as difficult or worth what they once were. The national A-level pass rate rose
WOMEN wanting to try rugby are being sought by Wyre Forest's leading club, Kidderminster Carolians. The women's section of the Marlpool Lane club are hoping to recruit players so that they can enter the league system. Coach Tony Bevan needs half a dozen
THE importance of staff development was underlined to a Stourport company by the head of a business support network covering Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Thomas Vale Construction organised an event during which the chief executive of the Chamber
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club's 3-2 victory over Stourbridge was not enough for them to capture the Worcestershire League Cup, as they were required to score at least four points to overcome the handicap. Kidderminster got off to a bad start, when John Wrench
WYRE Forest Cycle Racing Club took the fastest team prize in the VTTA (Birmingham and Midlands) 25-mile time trial on the A38 course at Burton-on-Trent, on Sunday, August 14. Dave Barnes produced the club's quickest time, crossing in 55 minutes 22 seconds
It's the best way to keep them quiet, say officers POLICE have a new weapon in their fight against alcohol-fuelled crime this bank holiday weekend - lollipops. They hope the sweets will silence noisy, singing revellers as they walk home at closing time
It's more than quilting - it's an obsession QUILTS of all kinds, from bags, cushions and wall-hangings to garments and full-sized bed covers went on show as part of the Worcester Festival. More than 30 members of the Three Pears Quilters put examples
MOORLANDS Farm Fishery are delighted that sponsorship has been secured again for the EH Smith £10,000 Winter League. The league will start on October 8, and finished on March 4, comprising 12 matches, at the fishery on Saturdays, from 10am until 3pm.
100 Years Ago, August 26, 1905 The Agricultural Sub-committee of Worcestershire Education Committee rejected a communication from John Idiens, of Evesham, asking to what extend the Council would be prepared to co-operate with the Board of Agriculture
Dan Bache, who fishes for Storeys, once again came second in the Sunday Open, contested on Mucky Meadow Pool. Sunday Open: A Buckley (Perton) 100-7 (41), Bache (Storeys) 98-11 (54), D Williams (Halesowen British Legion) 94-7 (48), W Jennings (Furnace
Wednesday Open: Carl Foster (OB Wolves) 73-10 (Oak 5, paste and pellet, corner and wall, carp from 1lb to 6lb), Andy Williams (Telford) 65-4 (Oak 29, corn and pellets at 5m, carp 1lb to 5lb), Kevin Melville (Phoenix T) 50-11 (Oak 32). Thursday Open: Gareth
Woodland View, Hay Pool: Harry Diubek 24-0, Brian Edwards 23-15, Steve O'Donnell 16-13. A contest will be held on Moorlands Bank Pool on September 11, draw at 7.15am.
HAVING long been a committed recycler, I am keen to see the success of any scheme which is designed to encourage others to "join the cause". Therefore, while not actually needing any incentive myself, being only human, I have been happy to join in with
Poole Hall: G Mansell 27-8, P Cox 21-15, H Tombs 18-0, T Cooke 11-13, T Hyrons 11-1. Sunday's contest is on the Staffordshire/Worcester Canal 9-10, anglers to meet at the venue at 7am.
I WOULD just like to ask the horse-riding fraternity in the Pensax area - who do they think they are? Lord & Lady Muck obviously, as that is ALL you can see, especially when driving down the lane from Pensax School up to Menith Wood. I have been using
Recent match: D Ravenall 34-6, A Andrews 18-1, B Jones 16-12. Top five aggregate: K Moss 282, M Carrick 236, Ravenall 217, P Hardiman 214, D Mould 195. The draw for Sunday's match at Willow Marsh will be made at the venue at 7.30am.
IN 2004, after a spate of anti-social behaviour, under-age drinking, vandalism and litter at the Memorial Park, Stourport, it was decided by the police and council to hold a "party in the park" to give young people the opportunity to "enjoy and respect
The canal, bridges 10-11, is the venue for Sunday's contest, the draw to be made at bridge 10 at 6.30am.
Seniors, Twyning: C Price 8-1, G Billingsley 7-14, S Rowe 3-10. A seniors contest will be fished at Pershore riverbank on Sunday. Those wishing to take part should meet at the Viaduct public house for 7am departure. A juniors contest will be held on Saturday
TWO youths have been banned from large parts of the centre of Evesham by order of the courts. An Anti-Social Behaviour Order was imposed this week on Ashley Jiley Rusher, aged 18, and will remain in place until August 2009. The order prohibits Rusher
LOCAL pride will be at stake when Bewdley Town Reserves take on Chaddesley Corbett in a West Midlands League Division Two derby on Monday. Bewdley boss Rich Downey left Chaddesley to take over at Bewdley after becoming disillusioned with life at his former
Evesham's Regal cinema is set to reopen as a triple screen film theatre after plans to include a casino and nightclub in the development were scrapped. Wychavon planning officials have recommended that a scheme which will include a bowling alley, restaurant
Keepers: Eddie Guest 50-8, Dennis Mole 38-0, Geoff Wilkes 34-8, Rowe (Guest) 27-0-8. More than 240lb of fish were caught by 12 anglers. An open contest will be held on Bank Holiday Monday at Woodside, Cleobury Mortimer. Anglers are asked to meet at the
Dave Lewis broke the club record at Hay Farm Fishery, Bewdley, on Sunday, when he passed the 100lb barrier for the first time. The matchman took carp to 14lb, also staking a claim for the biggest fish trophy, with worm and caster in the margins, ending
A COUPLE who left their home in South Africa because of its rising tide of violent crime have been devastated by a burglary at their Evesham home. An intruder broke into Victor and Reinette Skordis's Fairfield home through the kitchen window and stole
BEWDLEY Town endured a disastrous debut in the West Midlands League Premier Division when they lost at Tividale and had a man sent off in their opening game. Goalkeeper Steve Thomas was given his marching orders for a professional foul as Craig Payton's
THE decision to postpone a planning appeal to determine the future of a Vale site occupied by gipsy families was slammed by a local MP this week. Sir Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire, has written a letter of complaint to the Planning Inspectorate
CHADDESLEY Corbett were disappointed to be beaten 2-0 at Bustleholme Reserves in their West Midlands League Division Two opener. The first half was tight, with nothing to choose between the sides. Chaddesley midfielder Craig Richards was outstanding,
ONE of the most important sites in Evesham, economically and historically, Abbey Gate could become a housing site. Crest Nicholson (South West) Ltd is seeking permission from Wychavon District Council to convert the former Pearce Construction offices
VALE students had cause to celebrate as most received top class A-level results. Pershore High School's sixth formers were delighted after their A' level results matched the record successes of last year. One hundred and three students were entered for
KIDDERMINSTER Lions remain two points clear of Ocean Designs at the top of Kidderminster Six-a-side League, both teams winning comfortably this week. Results from the last two weeks: Kidderminster Lions 6, Athletico Burlish 2; Ocean Designs 12, Dreamers
DEVELOPERS will have to organise a search for the endangered Noble Chafer beetle if they get the go-ahead to build on the site of The Nursery in Coopers Lane, Evesham. An application going to Wychavon District Council's development control committee today
ROUNDABOUT, the Blackminster-based charity which provides furniture to the needy in the community, has had its best year to date. "During the past 12 months we've distributed furniture with an estimated High Street value of almost £200,000," said the
VALE rally fan Richard Ellis won the chance to share the experience of the world's top drivers in the spiritual heartland of the sport. Richard, of Offenham, was one of five drivers to come through the UK heat of Lucozade Energy's Race in the WRC Rally
STEPHEN Peters could be exiting New Road after being given permission to talk to other counties. Although his contract runs out at the end of next summer, the 26-year-old opener is faced with looking for a fresh beginning following a poor season with
BROMSGROVE Rugby Club's first Powergen National Trophy tie sees them travel to Whitchurch on September 3. The two clubs have both been promoted from the Intermediate Cup after the Powergen Cup became the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the other competitions were
AUSTRALIAN Mark McCallum bludgeoned one of the highest scores in this season's Crusader Worcestershire League, but admitted a "rush of blood" cost him a double century. McCallum's 191, including 32 fours and six sixes, formed a club-record stand of 266
MEMBERS of Cheltenham's Playhouse Company have been getting to grips with the world of art for their next production. The company will be performing Amy Rosen-thal's bitter-sweet comedy Sitting Pretty in October and several of the characters are members
FOR one week only, the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford is offering everyone the chance to see plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre for just £10. As part of a special Festival Proms Week between Monday 29 August - Saturday
THERE were 333 entries at the annual show, from more than 40 exhibitors. There was a sense of dj vu for the organisers, as the night before the show, the vegetable judge was admitted to hospital - fortunately Bill Sherriff came to the rescue - the Button
THE 151st annual two-day flower, vegetable and floral art show saw record numbers viewing the entries. Winners: George Williams Cup, EA Hughes Memorial Cup and Bewdley Council Rose Bowl, Eileen Fletcher; Frank Hauyden Cup, Clift Cup and Alston Cup, Graham
LUES man Steve Browning is next in Broadway for a night of music on September 8. The popular musician will be at The Crown and Trumpet Inn on The Green as part of the pub's monthly blues nights.
RAY Study, who is known to members through his work in raising funds for Mencap, entertained with slides of Saudi Arabia, with its opulent buildings, contrasting with the desert. Monica Powell reported on the visit to Highgrove. She has written to the
THE Wyre Forest group has organised a five/six-mile walk around Enville, for Sunday. Anyone wishing to go along should meet at New Road car park, Kidderminster, at 10am, and should take a packed lunch. Contact the walk leaders on 01562 745048 for further
By Mat Kendrick DESPITE the dodgems, the helter skelter, the amusement arcades and the hook-a-duck stall, there was absolutely nothing "fair" about Scarborough on Saturday. Harriers spent the evening before the match relaxing along the seafront and going
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: The final coach outing of the summer for Moreton and District Local History Society began with a visit to Hellens, Much Marcle, a manor house with a long history and many fine paintings. After lunch at Ledbury the 35 members continued
FANS of the cult reality television show, Big Brother, should be able to bid online for suits worn on the show from tonight. Simon Clark, of Kidderminster company, Careerwear, said 10 suits worn by contestants to complete tasks including sorting maggots
MORE than £300 was raised for Operation Covert when two Kidderminster couples opened their gardens. Adrian and Sheila James coined in £290 for the charity when they opened their garden gates last Saturday and took £310 for the National Gardens Scheme
WORCESTERSHIRE grabbed a lifeline in their battle to avoid relegation from totesport League Division One with a comfortable win against Lancashire at Old Trafford last night. Inspired by a whirlwind half-century from Chris Gayle on his County debut, the
The end of summer is nigh, but don't be too sad about saying goodbye to bikinis and sandals, check out the new fads taking over our wardrobes and the high streets this autumn Autumn is just around the corner and it's time to start clearing out your summer
FIREFIGHTERS from Evesham, Pershore, Worcester and Redditch were called to a blaze at the landfill site in Hill and Moor. Officers were called to the site at around 2.40pm last Sunday and arrived just before 3pm. A fire crew from Pershore was first on
THE decision to postpone a planning appeal to determine the future of a Vale site occupied by gipsy families was slammed by a local MP this week. Sir Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire, has written a letter of complaint to the Planning Inspectorate
A FISH and chip shop owner is trusting in his cod and hoping it will be named the best in the South Midlands. Newlands Fish Bar in Pershore has been shortlisted for the title of the Best Fish and Chip Shop in the South Midlands. The shop is one of ten
AN award-winning circus will be coming to Pershore in early September to bring some summer fun to Vale residents. John Lawson's circus, voted best small circus in Great Britain in 2002, will be setting up on King George's recreation ground to perform
SOME of your readers might have seen the recent BBC One six o'clock news broadcast on an undercover investigation into puppy farming, conducted with Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. The investigation focused on an unlicensed dog breeder
THE award-winning John Lawson's Circus, voted best small circus in Great Britain, is rolling into Pershore. Among the attractions in the 2005 production introduced by Madam Vonni De Reszke will be crazy capers with French Clowns The Duo Delbosq, western
UNIQUE and compelling images in photographic, print and etching format will be on show at the latest exhibition at The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Worcester. Among those on display will be the work of Archie Miles, recognised as one of Britain's
A GERMAN lorry driver who was involved in a collision with a county councillor in Bidford will escape prosecution because German courts refuse to accept that the new European Arrest Warrant is legal. And that is unlikely to change before the General Election
PROTESTERS who fought a fierce campaign to prevent a major expansion plan at a Vale food company, finally acknowledged defeat this week claiming the development would mark the death of their village. The move came after deputy prime minister John Prescott
A VARIETY of attractions, including a climbing wall and waterslide, will be on offer for families in Bewdley on Saturday. The town's annual fun day will also feature a bouncy castle, giant games, a barbecue, a disco and exhibitions by the police and fire
FAMILIES visiting a Wyre Forest tourist attraction will be able to search for treasure in the woods. A forest treasure hunt will be held at the Wyre Forest Visitor and Discovery Centre, Callow Hill, on Saturday, September 2 between 1pm and 3.30pm. There
AN exhibition showing the history of trade on the River Severn has opened at a Bewdley tourist attraction. The Kings Highway of Severn exhibition is a mixture of objects, photographs and paintings, which concentrate on the River Severn as well as its
DOGS of all ages and breeds will be competing at an event near Bewdley to raise money to send a dance school to London. Chrissie Probert, who runs The Running Horse at Longbank, with her husband, Robert, is hosting a dog show in aid of the Step by Step
A CHOIR will follow up a successful tour of Holland with a charity concert at Kidderminster Town Hall. The Kidderminster Valentines will be appearing at the venue with The Gentlemen Songsters and Jonathan Darby, on Saturday, September 3. It has been arranged
THE final act to play in the concert series in Kidderminster's Brinton Park will be treating visitors to classic party music and modern hits. Breeze will be performing at the Bands in the Park event on Sunday, from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, for the second
THREE tribute nights featuring music from hit films, Dirty Dancing and Grease, as well as songs by Buddy Holly will be held at a Kidderminster hotel. The Dirty Dancing Show, including popular songs I've Had the Time of My Life and She's Like the Wind,
MUSICIANS are needed to join a Kidderminster band celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Worcester and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association Band is planning a birthday concert at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday, September 30. Band members
VISITORS to Shrawley Fete will be encouraged to step out and try line dancing over the bank holiday weekend. The event, on Saturday, will be held at Church Farm, just off the B4196 Stourport to Holt road, starting at 1pm.
NEARLY 350 young hopefuls are bidding to become Wyre Forest Baby of the Year 2005. The competition, organised by the Shuttle/Times and News, proved so popular with mums and dads at Kidderminster's Swan Shopping Centre that voting will now start in a fortnight's
VOLUNTEERS willing to play a role in managing a charity supporting young people and their families after they have suffered bereavement are needed urgently. Bramble's Trust, which has helped hundreds of families in North Worcestershire, South Shropshire
A CAT'S life was saved by the quick actions of its owner when its head became trapped in the mechanism of a garage door. Leading firefighter Tony Wilks said firefighters from Kidderminster used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the petrified pussy and
A BUMPER programme of family activities has been planned at a newly reopened tourist attraction in Hartlebury. The County Museum has completed the first phase of a redevelopment project and opened its doors to visitors last week. Activities with different
WYRE Forest drivers are being warned to buckle up by police as part of a campaign targeting the "Seven Deadly Sins of Driving". Fixed penalty notices have been handed to 14 people not wearing seatbelts following the zero tolerance clampdown that started
A WOMAN who marked her 100th birthday earlier this year has died in a Kidderminster care home. Beatrice Houseman, whose milestone birthday was in February, died peacefully at the Herons Nursing Home, on August 10. She had been born in Cookley, where she
THE 50th anniversary of Joyce Coley's work in Wyre Forest coincides with her golden wedding anniversary - which she and her husband, John, celebrated in style with friends and family. Among the guests at a party held at St John's Parish Church in Hagley
HEADTEACHERS from Wyre Forest schools have slammed critics who say A-level exams are too easy. Their response follows widespread criticism about the qualifications not being as difficult or worth what they once were. The national A-level pass rate rose
RESIDENTIAL property lawyer, Tony Gibb, has been appointed a partner at Kidderminster law firm, Douglas Wood Thompson. His promotion follows four years with the firm and the semi-retirement of senior partner, Douglas Wood. Mr Gibb will be in charge of
PHIL Rees, of Kidderminster, has earned the National House Building Council's quality award. He was among just 400 managers nationally to achieve the award out of 20,000. Mr Rees works for Morris Homes and worked on Stourport's Millfields development.
STAFF at the Kidderminster branch of Britannia building society have helped the organisation generate £165,000 nationally for Cancer Research UK. The charity was chosen as the beneficiary of fund-raising among Britannia employees, with events ranging
IN medieval times, bands of strolling players would travel the land performing on village greens or any suitable piece of public open space. Nowadays, we go to the theatre rather than have the theatre come to us but Kayelle, Evesham's new theatre company
EU TRADE delegates were meeting with officials in Beijing today to thrash out changes to a quota system which is blocking Chinese clothing from Europe. Pullovers, trousers, bras and other items from China are stranded in airports and warehouses across
MOVING the fire service call centre, last week's Journal, to Taunton is a disaster in the making. Having once had to explain to a Thames Valley Police operator based in Aylesbury who did not know the location of Park Street in Woodstock - the town's main
I FEEL I must write in respect of Dr Glenn Ralphs' regarding the emergency cover at Evesham Community Hospital, last week's Journal. I was taken ill in the middle of the night recently and had visions of driving in great pain from Pershore to the Worcestershire
I WOULD like to thank all those who helped with our church fete at Offenham on Saturday, July 16. Everyone put in hours of work both before and on the day. The weather was just right and all those who spoke to me said how nice it all looked set out on
