A KEEN wordsmith is hurriedly putting pen to paper in a bid to complete her debut novel in time to take part in a race of another kind - Worcester's Race For Life. Sarah Ganderton, aged 28, of Bridge Street, Worcester, has been writing The Worcester Job
HEALTH services in south Worcestershire could lose out on as much as £13m due to a change in the way the Government allocates funds. The Department Of Health has announced changes in the way it distributes cash to primary care trusts to support the system
HEALTH chiefs in south Worcestershire have given their response to the planned shake-up of strategic health authorities, ambulance trusts and primary care trusts. Despite widespread feeling from members of the public and councils that Worcestershire would
COLOURFUL and creative images produced by a Kidderminster photographer are on display at Kidderminster Library. Malcolm Lane, who has been interested in photography since he was 16, is hosting an exhibition of his work. He turned professional two years
A NEW Kidderminster-based record label is helping to promote up and coming music artists and offering the opportunity to feature on an album. Twisted Melon Records is looking for solo acts, singers, rappers, poets, MCs and DJs. One of the 15 Wyre Forest
WYRE Forest Film Club will host a variety of movie screenings this month, including a comedy and a Chinese action adventure fable. The films are shown at Kidderminster Library from 7.30pm and on Tuesday, March 21, the film will be House of Flying Daggers
REDDITCH United will be playing in the Nationwide Conference next season. That's the bold prediction of former Peterborough and Birmingham City defender Simon Rea as he completed his month's loan at the Valley Stadium. Rea signed off with an injury time
I FELT I must write with reference to the Tesco jobs story as, if I have interpreted it correctly, I consider it to be a catastrophe on so many levels. And, quite frankly, I am totally mystified. Firstly, my sympathies lie with the likes of Joanna Watson
HARRIERS hero Johnny Mullins has hinted that he would be willing to stay at Harriers if his Premiership dream fails to materialise. The 20-year-old Aggborough fans' favourite is still hoping for a new contract with Championship champions elect Reading
HARRIERS have published their forthcoming programme of youth team fixtures after a string of cancellations. Poor weather and the club's desire to protect the Aggborough playing surface have led to Phil Mullen's youngsters having several games called off
MORECAMBE 2 HARRIERS O AT LAST Kidderminster have a goal between now and the end of the season - to score more regularly, writes Mat Kendrick. Never mind drifting aimlessly in mid-table, Harriers have something tangible to aim for - those white posts.
Bredon 6pts, Evesham 26 EVESHAM claimed the North Midlands One South championship on Saturday with a hard-fought victory over a gutsy Bredon Star side. Evesham, knowing a win would clinch the title, went into the match full of confidence after recent
Temple Grafton130-1, Elmley Castle 131-3 TEMPLE Grafton made a cautious start with Selby and Jinks taking no chances against the accuracy of Corbett and Cawson in their WCB Indoor League match. Trying to accelerate, Selby was run out with 28 on the board
Overbury CC are looking for players to strengthen their under-16 squad this season. Phone 01386 710611 for information.
A STOURPORT councillor has slammed Worcestershire County Council's decision to go ahead with its £600,000 debating chamber refurbishment - claiming the money should have been spent on improving the town's roads. The move, which is part of a two-year works
THE Spring Memorabilia Show is the biggest celebration of television, films and sport in Europe and it returns to The NEC, Birmingham, on March 25 and 26 for its 12th incredible year. The Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with the organisers to run
THE widow of a Stourport man who died 11 weeks after being left paralysed following a crash near Kiddermin-ster, has called for the road to be made safer during an inquest into his death. Raymond Brownlow, 60, of Prospect Road, died at Selly Oak Hospital
Evesham Ladies 2, Badsey 0 SATURDAY'S winners of a heated local derby are now within one victory of gaining promotion from Division Two of the Worcestershire League. The hosts' resources were stretched by the absence of three regulars, while Emma Scott
ROUND the World adventurer Manuel Queiroz is back on track again after being held up by paperwork and immigration issues during his bid to beat a world record for flying solo around the World. Manuel, 59, who lives in Pirton, near Pershore, is currently
A VALE school has been described as "a harmonious and vibrant learning community" following a recent Ofsted inspection. Pinvin Church of England First School is "well led and managed", according to Lois Furness, the reporting inspector who visited the
TEACHERS at Pershore High School will be hoping that their students do not get any ideas for a revolt when the school puts on a performance of one of George Orwell's classic novels. Pupils from the school are starring in an adaptation of Animal Farm and
AT the March meeting, Ed Shaw gave a talk on "Taking my car and caravan to India", illustrated with slides. The competition for an item made of brass was won by Brenda Gill. President Margaret Lillis won the Competition Shield for 2005. At the meeting
THE club is non-sectarian, non-political and provides a range of social activities for those who prefer an afternoon club, and visitors are always welcome. On Tuesday at 2pm in Trinity Church Centre, Kidderminster, following the annual meeting, Jim Howe
A BIDFORD councillor has welcomed a move to clamp foreign lorry drivers involved in accidents, forcing them to pay up before they leave the country. County councillor Peter Barnes said he was was delighted with the news after five months lobbying the
PUPILS from Salford Priors First School took part in a unique musical festival involving thousands of young musicians of all abilities as part of Warwickshire County Council's 20th chamber music festival. The School of Rock band with musicians Kieran
ON Sunday, there will be two rides, both starting at The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. At 8.30am the A ride will leave for Hope Bowdler, Church Street. The B ride will start at 9.30am and is to a surprise destination. All cyclists will be welcome,
A MOTORIST was left with a broken arm when his car left the road and collided with a fence alongside the A46 between Bidford and Alcester. The 25-year-old, Kenilworth man driving a black Renault Clio was travelling towards Alcester last Thursday from
GLENICE Yates was the February 27 demonstrator starting with the group's golden anniversary in mind. This display contained yellow rosebuds, double tulips, carnations and gerbera. Next came a circular arrangement of foliage in an urn and a pyramid of
THIS season's training period has seen 20 new students learning to dive, and several of these have already visited Stoney Cove for their first open water dives. At times it was a challenge to find sufficient equipment and instructors to deal with so many
PROFESSIONAL wildlife photographer Mike Lane was the guest at the Kidderminster branch's February meeting, where he shared tricks and tips with members. His illustrated talk encompassed birds and animals in and around Britain's countryside, from cirl
HOME Secretary Charles Clarke yesterday denied the Government was forcing through plans to merge West Mercia Police with neighbouring forces while on a whistlestop tour of Redditch. Mr Clarke spoke about the possible merger with Warwickshire, Staffordshire
SIR - Despite Brian Hunt's assurance that I am "totally incorrect" about ex-students being allowed to go bankrupt, I am sure about what the BBC News reported and would like to introduce Brian to the realities of life in 21st Century Britain. You see Brian
PAUL West has been appointed Evesham United's manager on a permanent basis, writes Mervyn Collins. A committee meeting on Monday night voted unanimously to give West the job and he was delighted to accept. "It's an honour to be offered the job and it's
EVESHAM Swimming Club took their largest squad in recent years to compete in the Worcester County Championships this weekend. Spread over several weekends, this competition brings together all the best swimmers in Worcestershire. The first weekend was
BENGEWORTH Lions look set to become division two champions with two wins and a draw. They beat Littleton Diamonds 7-3 with Chris Pearce and Rachael Sellick winning three each for the Lions. They thrashed Bengeworth Sapphires 9-1 with Pearce and David
A COLD, blustery day confronted members of Evesham Sailing Club for their first meeting of 2006. Nine sailors braved the chilly conditions, but were rewarded with an exhilarating afternoon's sailing. The first race saw Mike Long speed off into an early
EAGER musicians are needed to join the Bewdley String Ensemble for its new season. String players can be aged between eight and 80 and need to be a minimum grade three standard. An informal concert is being given by the group on Saturday from noon until
A 25-YEAR-OLD man suffered a broken arm when his black Renault Clio left the road and collided with a fence between Bidford and Alcester. The incident happened on Thursday as the vehicle was travelling on the A46 towards Alcester from the Bidford roundabout
ALCESTER'S mayor wants help to find the town's unsung heroes. Councillor Jim Kenyon is looking for nominations to find people who have made a difference to the town and wants Chronicle readers to help him in his search. Mr Kenyon said: "I think there
RHYTHM king Jools Holland will be playing at Ragley Hall, near Alcester, this summer, along with his 18-piece orchestra. A firework finale is planned for the evening on Friday, July 21, and tickets costing £30 (£15 for children) are on sale now. To book
GET ready to get down with the boogie woogie at the Greig's music night. The Alcester Cuckoo Club this month plays host to the Daniel Smith boogie-woogie blues band. Tickets are on sale now for the event on Friday March 24, costing £12 each. Doors open
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hanley Swan v Martley (J Wynne); Lamb & Flag v Powick (M Stephens); Tolladine Sports v Pershore Manor Rovers (N Jeynes); Hallow v Welland (R Fisher). Division One: Bromsgrove Corinthians v West
I read your article on Wood Norton Hall closure and staff been made redundant. I was a former manager at this venue and was very disappointed to learn of its closure and the historic part it played in the beautiful Evesham. It really begs the question
RESIDENTS in Bewdley are getting ready to celebrate following the completion of the £7 million flood defence scheme along Severnside South. The Environment Agency started the project in March, 2004, after finishing the £4 million defence along Severnside
MEMBERS of Bewdley Town Council have agreed to give up two car parking spaces reserved for councillors and council staff. The spaces, in the Load Street car park, are available for councillors to use when on official business and by the town clerk, mayor's
VOLUNTEERS working towards providing a youth caf for teenagers in Bewdley are celebrating after receiving a funding commitment. Worcestershire county councillor and Bewdley town councillor Nigel Knowles, who sits on the Bewdley Youth Caf committee, said
PLANNING chiefs have given permission for a 140-seater spectator stand and six floodlights at Bewdley Town FC, despite protests from nearby residents. Wyre Forest District Council received 21 letters of objection to the proposals at Ribbesford Meadows
A FORMER Shrawley resident is hoping to see some of the world's best swimmers rewrite the record books in the pool he specially designed for the Commonwealth Games. Derek Powick, who was born and raised in the village, is keeping his fingers crossed the
COUNCILLORS in Bewdley are calling for a footbridge across the River Severn to imp-rove pedestrian safety. The need for better pedestrian access from Wribben-hall to Load Street has been discussed for many years and Bewdley Mayor, Liz Davies, said it
PEOPLE plagued by anti-social behaviour shun showdown meetings with the perpetrators because they fear confrontation, councillors have been told. A report on anti social behaviour orders - ASBOs - added victims were also often afraid to make statements
A VARIETY of tempting treats will be on display at an upcoming Bewdley Farmers' Market. The monthly market will take place on Sunday, March 26 as part of the Rediscover Bewdley weekend, organised by Opportunity Bewdley. Farmers and producers from within
WYRE Forest MP, Dr Richard Tay-lor, is backing a charity that helps people suffering brain injuries. He will mark the Brain Injury Aware-ness Week campaign, which ends tomorrow, by planting a shrub in the garden of Headway House in Stourport during an
A YOUNG stylist at Kidderminster's nationally renowned Lisa Shepherd Midlands hair salon has proved she is a cut above the rest by scooping a major award. Talented 24-year-old Emma Stevens wowed the judges to win the top Image of the Year prize in the
FRIDAY: 6.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend Civic Charity Banquet at the Guildhall, Worcester. SATURDAY: 10am, Mayor to attend Fair Trade at the Baptist Church in Evesham. MONDAY: 12.45pm, Mayor to attend a Lent Lunch at the Methodist Church, Evesham.
GARDEN CLUB: The Garden Club met, as usual, on the fourth Wednesday of the month and very much enjoyed their two speakers, Ingrid and John Millington, as they showed slides and demonstrated the art of growing primulas and auriculas. There was talk about
EVESHAM Pershore and District Mencap Society is holding a spring sale at Cropthorne Village Hall at 2pm this Saturday. If you have items to donate please ring and leave a message for Mrs Mason on 01905 820493 or 07817 975910. Worcestershire Association
100 Years Ago March 17, 1906 We heartily congratulate Mr. Henry Masters, of Bengeworth, and Mr. E. T. Field, of Queens-road, upon the honour which has been conferred upon them by the Lord Chancellor, who has appointed them upon the commission of the peace
Evesham Utd 1, Tiverton Tn 1 "ANOTHER kick in the teeth", that was how Paul West described Tiverton's late leveller that left Evesham eight points adrift of safety with matches fast running out. The Common Road manager, though, was far from depressed
Evesham Utd Ladies 4, Kidderminster Harriers Res 5 UNITED continued their run of disappointing results as they slipped to their third successive defeat when they entertained second in the table Kidderminster on Sunday. Evesham had the better of the early
BROMSGROVE & Redditch racewalker Sharon Tonks fought off illness to take the honours in the annual "Molly Barnett" Road Walks at Warwick University. The 5km race, organised by Coventry Godivas, was held on campus roads in bitter windy weather with
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club are appealing for help to revamp their Chester Road ground in readiness for their return to the top flight of Birmingham League cricket. Club officials are hoping to spruce up the venue to make it more comfortable for
THERE were plenty of reasons to be cheerful when Wyre Forest Gymnastic School youngsters did themselves proud at the West Midland British Development Plan Championships. The Wyre Forest girls were among more than 130 gymnasts attempting their grades at
SATURDAY'S 1-1 draw with Feckenham leaves Pershore Town's two-legged Challenge Cup semi-final perfectly balanced ahead of next month's second leg at Redditch United's ground. A missed second half penalty by top scorer Andy Hodgetts could yet prove crucial
Fairfield Sports moved within three points of promotion in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League division four with victory at Gate Inn thanks to goals from Smith and Deacon Bengeworth Sports' promotion hopes were dented as they slipped to defeat
BEWDLEY are the early pacesetters in the 2006 Wyre Forest District Parish Games after winning the bridge event when the tournament got under way last week. They got off to a perfect start in the seven-parish contest, beating second-placed Churchill and
TOM Kenderdine and Emma Hornby, of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club, were selected to represent the club at the National Cross Country Championships, on the Parliament Hill course, London. Fielding some of the UK's top athletes, there were 1,288
Temple Grafton130-1, Elmley Castle 131-3 TEMPLE Grafton made a cautious start with Selby and Jinks taking no chances against the accuracy of Corbett and Cawson in their WCB Indoor League match. Trying to accelerate, Selby was run out with 28 on the board
WYRE FOREST SWIMMING CLUB SWIMMING stars Claire Cashmore and Francesca O'Connor stole the show at the National Disability Swimming Championships at Sheffield. Cashmore, 17, broke her own senior world records in the 100m individual medley and the 50m freestyle
NEIL Harrison and David Pearce got Cock & Magpie back on track as they won by a whisker against Wribbenhall Social in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League. The thrilling match went to a final deciding doubles leg with little to choose between the teams
PAUL Prince started his Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club season with third place in strong winds in the Wrekinsport hilly 18-mile time trial. Prince finished in 43 minutes 46 seconds, just 29 seconds behind the winner, Dan Soltys of Parker-International.
SECOND-placed Harriers A needed a Lee Hipkiss win over Matt Squires to scramble a draw against their own D side in the Kidderminster Table Tennis League. Steve Cresswell, of Hartlebury BL in Division Two, lost his 100 per cent record to Peter Mole of
RED Lion clinched the Stourport Trivia League despite losing their final match. Rose and Crown's shock defeat to Stagborough handed Lion the title. Results: Rose & Crown 49, Stagborough 56; Bridge 52, Rising Sun B 63; Old Rose & Crown 61, Red
KIDDERMNISTER Chess Club A team took a step towards survival in Division One of the Wolverhampton League with a 4-2 win at Shifnal and Telford B. Wins by John Wrench, Frank Pickett and Paul Thomas secured the points against their fellow relegation rivals
AUDIENCES will be left on the edges of their seats when a spine-chilling thriller is performed in Blakedown next week. Theatre 282, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, will present I'll Be Back Before Midnight at Blakedown Parish Rooms, Belbroughton
DRIVERS who are guilty of "appalling and insensitive parking" in Kidderminster town centre will be given tickets, police have warned. Concerns have been raised about vehicles left on double yellow lines and cars, vans and taxis are also being parked in
VISITORS to an event celebrating steam trains will be given a rare opportunity to look behind the scenes of a rail preservation group. Severn Valley Railway's Festival of Steam Branch Line Gala, on Saturday and Sunday, will see the doors of the locomotive
TOTAL ban on smoking in the grounds of Kidderminster Hospital could be introduced as a result of a staff survey. As part of national No Smoking Day, on Wednesday, last week, a No Passive Smoking Day was organised by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS
The annual meeting will be held at the Chainwire Club on Tuesday. Delegates should attend and at least one association member should be present.
YOUNG women across the Wyre Forest district are being urged to put their practical skills to the test and join a construction course in Kidderminster. Potential recruits from Stourport, Kidderminster, Bewdley and Wolverley will have the opportunity to
AN artist who enjoys sketching churches in Wyre Forest is hoping his pictures can be used to raise vital funds. Dick Skilton has drawn many churches in the district, including St Mary and All Saints, as well as St Barnabas in Kidderminster, St Anne's
Haye Farm: Barry Chesson 17-1 (waggler and corn), Dave Parry 13-10 (waggler and corn), Kevin Driver 8-9 (short pole, roach). The next contest will be on Sunday at Furnace Mill - anglers to meet at the pool at 8am.
BIG-hearted Morrisons customers and staff in Kidderminster dug deep into their pockets to contribute towards the company's national fund-raising target of £1 million for Breast Cancer Campaign. Each of the 375 stores belonging to the supermarket giant
Cookley Canal, March 12: Brian Oliver 1-1, Mick Carrick 0-13, Steve Farley 0-11, John Hodgetts jnr 0-10-9dr, Vern Wright 0-7-8. The points match and Winter League match schedules for March 5 were cancelled due to bad weather conditions. The joint contest
CHADDESLEY Corbett have shortlisted three potential managers as the West Midlands League Division Two club step up their efforts to replace departing boss Martin Westcott. Chairman David Yardley and committee members at Longmore will begin interviewing
AN Evesham mother whose daughter was killed in a terrorist bomb attack in Egypt has hit out at the government, accusing it of failing British victims killed and maimed abroad. Heide Lloyd of Northwick Road lost her daughter Hannah, aged 16, after a suicide
AN EVESHAM schoolgirl was left shocked and bruised after being attacked on her way to school. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a random and unprovoked attack on the young girl as she walked to school on Monday morning. The girl
The Jam Factory (Sycamore) is the venue for the contest on Sunday. Anglers to meet at Green Street car park, Kidderminster, at 6.15am.
Contest transferred from Newhalls to Stackpool: D Griffin 3-8, M Fletcher 2-9, G Birch 2-0. To fish the Cookley Open on the canal on Sunday contact the secretary on 01562 631611.
THE number of terrorist suspects being held behind the walls of Long Lartin top security prison near Evesham is now in double figures - a number expected to rise to 20 in the coming months. Governor Nick Leader confirmed this week that the men - all being
MORE than 150 employers in the Hartlebury area have been helped with their workforce development during the first year of an initiative providing advice and assistance. The Industrial Estate Learning Zone - IELZ - was one of six set up in the West Midlands
A MOVE towards an amalgamation of primary care trusts in Worcestershire took a step nearer to becoming reality this week when board members in South Worcestershire voted strongly in favour of the plans. The NHS has put forward three main proposals that
Results: Horse 8, Missfits 0; Wanderers 8, Green Street 2; Ads Lads 2, Stourport Youth 2; FC Irrelevant 4, Musketeer 1; Inter Street 1, Golden Balls 6; Masters 4, Artois Athletic 2; Woodbury Wanderers 2, Loom & Shuttle 7; The Cripplers 0, Artois Athletic
NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Accring St 33 24 5 4 64 33 77 Hereford 33 18 10 5 48 26 64 Halifax 33 17 9 7 44 32 60 York 33 16 8 9 53 33 56 Stevnage 34 16 8 10 53 33 56 Morecmbe 33 16 6 11 49 32 54 Grays Ath 32 14 11 7 64 45 53 Exeter 33 15 5 13
DISABLED residents in Evesham with a valid bus pass will be able to travel all day for free from Saturday, April 1. Journeys across district boundaries and even over county boundaries will be free as long as the trip starts and ends in Worcestershire.
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians are still looking anxiously over their shoulders in Midlands Three West North after a 23-3 defeat in a fiery encounter with Aston Old Edwardians. KCs had Tom Scandrett sent off and Jay Iaconno sin-binned as tempers boiled over
MIDLANDS THREE WEST NORTH P W L F A P Lichfield 19 17 2 691 231 34 Aston OE 19 16 3 425 171 30 Bridgnorth 18 15 3 410 181 30 Sutton Cold 18 14 4 463 244 28 Wolverhampt 19 11 8 385 322 22 Ludlow 19 8 10 352 341 17 Old Yardlians 19 7 12 303 401 14 Shrewsbury
BADMINTON ace Simon Archer ad-mits he has a tough task ahead to win a Commonwealth Games medal. The Worcester player has fought off injury trouble to take his place in the England team at Melbourne. But the past gold medal winner, 32, is not ranked among
SPEEDING pensioners are being booked for breaking limits along country lanes around Far Forest. Three of the OAP racers were given tickets, the village's police beat manager PC Nigel Barter told residents during a meeting, held at Far Forest Village Hall
SCHOONERS were in good form to beat Kingpins by 12 in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittles League Division Two. Division One: Nomads 395 (10) (S Oxenham 37 T Franklin S Woodward P Hewlett 35) Heenans Honeys 370 (1) (B Davies 36 B Palmer B Malloy
HEREFORD'S St Franics Xavier RC Primary held off a stong challenge from Ashperton Primary to win the 2006 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Schools Orienteering Championships at Eastnor Deer Park, near Ledbury. Although they did not score any individual
POLICE in Broadway have asked the public to keep a lookout for two £300 charity wheelchairs stolen from the Church Close car park. The wheelchairs - one red and the other black and navy - belong to Mencap and were taken from a storage area at the car
AS Cheltenham draws to the end of Gold Cup Week, one of racing's legendary characters is preparing for an exclusive appearance away from the turf. Sir Peter O'Sullevan will be appearing for one night at the town's Everyman Theatre on Friday, March 31
OPEN your eyes, tantalise your taste buds, soothe the soul and tune in to the latest must-visit festival - Tewkesbury Spring Festival, aka Awaken Your Senses. The medieval town is throwing open its doors for five days of tempting sensual treats with world
CROOME Court, former home of the Earls of Coventry, will provide the setting for the return of Pavilion Opera to Worcestershire in May. The company, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, will perform Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffman on Thursday
Two Worcester workmates are building up to a close shave to raise money for a cancer charity. The pair are heading for a double head shave in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Alex McFee, aged 47, and Alan Smith, aged 44, who are both builders and live
BLOOD Brothers doesn't so much tug at the heart strings as pluck them with a plectrum to within an inch of breaking point as the Willy Russell classic musical makes a welcome return to the Grand. In an emotional journey that shows it is not always merry
TO mark the 25th anniversary of the National Endometriosis Society, Shuttle/Times and News reporter LISA HERITAGE has spoken to a sufferer in Hartlebury to find out more about the condition GOING on holiday with friends should be a time of relaxation
MOVES towards creating a Monopoly board game unique to the Faithful City are well on the way and five landmarks have come through as firm favourites for the prestigious Mayfair square - the most expensive square on the famous London version of the board
A POPULAR former Worcester nightspot is to be turned into a vodka bar with a £750,000 revamp. The old Chicago Rock caf, in New Street, has been bought by the owners of Bushwackers, Craig and Darren Pinches. The brothers have revealed their new venture
OPTICIANS throughout Worcestershire have raised the importance of eye care to coincide with National Cataract Awareness day yesterday. Part of the natural ageing process, a cataract blurs the light entering the eye and scatters it, making vision misty
THE following garden will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: SUNDAY: Pear Tree Cottage, 58, Malleson Road, Gotherington. Plants and teas from 2pm to 5pm.
GARDEN CLUB: The Garden Club met, as usual, on the fourth Wednesday of the month and very much enjoyed their two speakers, Ingrid and John Millington, as they showed slides and demonstrated the art of growing primulas and auriculas. There was talk about
EVESHAM Pershore and District Mencap Society is holding a spring sale at Cropthorne Village Hall at 2pm this Saturday. If you have items to donate please ring and leave a message for Mrs Mason on 01905 820493 or 07817 975910. Worcestershire Association
SPRING SHOW: Tom Hodgkinson, chairman of Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society welcomed visitors to the society's Spring Show which was held at Inkberrow Village Hall on March 4. He said congratulations were due to all the exhibitors for producing
PARISH COUNCIL: PC Gail Greenhouse introduced herself as the temporary beat officer for the parish. She informed councillors that as from October 1, the Littletons, Pebworth, Honeybourne, Offenham and Bretforton will be an integral area policed by a local
THERE aren't many outdoors people who don't have a view on walking sticks. Recently, they have gone all hi-tech, so you can quite easily spend between £30 and £40 on an aluminium telescopic walking stick. These will supposedly help you through the roughest
CROOME Court, former home of the Earls of Coventry, will provide the setting for the return of Pavilion Opera to Worcestershire in May. The company, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, will perform Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffman on Thursday
WITH a play-list of songs that reads like an encyclopaedia of modern pop music it was little wonder the show charting The King's life in the late 60s was anything but a pleasure. Yet the quality of the production does not simply lie in the familiar foot-tapping
WYRE Forest Film Club will host a variety of movie screenings this month, including a comedy and a Chinese action adventure fable. The films are shown at Kidderminster Library from 7.30pm and on Tuesday, March 21, the film will be House of Flying Daggers
TEACHERS at Pershore High School will be hoping that their students do not get any ideas for a revolt when the school puts on a performance of one of George Orwell's classic novels. Pupils from the school are starring in an adaptation of Animal Farm and
Fund-raisers gathered in Hereford Town Hall at a dinner and auction in aid of CLIC Sargent and the Barrs Court Hydrosense Appeal and the St Michael's Hospice. Pictures by Russell Lewis of Photgenix.
Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust's 10th anniversary celebrations reached a climax just before Christmas with a concert and dinner hosted by The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at St James's Palace.More than 140 invited guests and close supporters
The county branch of the British Red Cross held its Volunteers Christmas party as a 'thank-you to the helpers.
Springfield Nordan, Leominster. Price guide: £800,000 Way before the Simpsons and their home town of Springfield, America, there was the period elegance of Springfield, at Nordan. It probably dates from the 17th century, but the majority is principally
The Old Rectory Old Ross Road Whitchurch Price guide: £595,000 A GRAND electronically gated entrance marks the approach of The Old Rectory, an impressive family home which also has a sweeping gravelled driveway and stone steps leading to the front door
Ebnal Farm Leominster Price guide: £700,000 THIS Grade II-listed house, approached by a tree-lined drive, was extended about 20 years ago and boasts a wealth of exposed beams. It includes a spacious dining hall with an inglenook fireplace, a drawing room
SPRING is here - and in the high street which is bursting with clothes for the warmer weather. This season sees the ladylike look staying strong. THE dress continues to reign supreme and any feminine shape goes. Delicate babydoll dresses are popular,
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FOR many women, their everyday bag is an extension of their personality. Those with small bags prefer to travel light and fit their essentials into a tiny case, while those who like big bags like to cart everything around with them. Whatever your preference
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JULIE HARRIES looks at some of the exhibitions taking place at galleries and venues around the county. Fownhope artist Caroline Hands has an exhibition of new work, inspired by tango and dance, at the Green Stage Gallery in Bishops Frome (The Hop Pocket
Imagine walking along a shaded woodland path in July and emerging into a sunny, open expanse of tall grasses speckled with a profusion of wildflowers. From the blue pincushion flowers of field scabious to the shaggy-headed pink flowers of greater knapweed
Our hands remain painfully honest, revealing at a glimpse unwanted signs of age such as dullness, discolouration, crepey texture, lines and dryness. Most of the damage is caused by sun exposure and constant housework. YOU can lie about your age, buy expensive
A WOLVERLEY High School student has been crowned the best male solo singer at a countywide competition. Chris Lewis, who lives in Wolverley, performed Green Day's American Idiot at the Worcestershire Pop Icons 2006 final held at the Forum, Malvern Theatres
A NEW Kidderminster-based record label is helping to promote up and coming music artists and offering the opportunity to feature on an album. Twisted Melon Records is looking for solo acts, singers, rappers, poets, MCs and DJs. One of the 15 Wyre Forest
I read your article on Wood Norton Hall closure and staff been made redundant. I was a former manager at this venue and was very disappointed to learn of its closure and the historic part it played in the beautiful Evesham. It really begs the question
Over The Rainbow - THIS performance of Eva Cassidy's life story was a night to remember at the Evesham Arts Centre on March 5. The cast of eight were multi-talented. They could sing act and play many musical instruments forming Eva's Band. Eva Cassidy
Monday, March 6: Launch of U3A exhibition at Evesham Library with photocall. Early evening meeting of Evesham TC Promotion Committee followed by the AGM of Evesham Twinning Association at Evesham Workingmens Club. Tuesday, March 7: Attended Evesham Rotary
WILLIAMS SNOOKES Simon and Lizzie. To Simon and Lizzie on March 1st, 2006, in Edmonton, Canada, a daughter, Lily Grace, sister for George. Love and congratulations from all the Family. Published in paper 16/03/2006
WILKINS Dot It's been two years now since we last saw you, we miss you so much. Love Peg, Gary, Stuart, Tracy, Vivien, Karen, Martin and Families. Published in paper 16/03/2006
FRIDAY: 6.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend Civic Charity Banquet at the Guildhall, Worcester. SATURDAY: 10am, Mayor to attend Fair Trade at the Baptist Church in Evesham. MONDAY: 12.45pm, Mayor to attend a Lent Lunch at the Methodist Church, Evesham.
MOVIE MAKERS: Owing to illness and holidays only eight members were able to attend the March meeting held at the BBC Club, Evesham. The club's latest film, Vanessa, was shown and approved by all. It has been entered for the Gloucester Trophy competition
1st (£1,000) 11289, Wickhamford; 2nd (£100) 18456, Pershore; 3rd (£50) 15570, Evesham.
PLAYGROUP: A well attended jumble sale with clothes, toys, books and white elephant in abundance, with tea and coffee being provided raised £420 for general funds. On Wednesday, March 22 an Easter bingo event has been arranged by the playgroup in King
AUDIENCES will be left on the edges of their seats when a spine-chilling thriller is performed in Blakedown next week. Theatre 282, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, will present I'll Be Back Before Midnight at Blakedown Parish Rooms, Belbroughton
SONGS made famous by French singer, Edith Piaf, will be performed in Kidderminster tomorrow night. Spirit of Piaf, presented by Trojka Productions, will take place at the Rose Theatre, from 7.30pm. Piaf, who died in 1963, was one of France's most well
AS Cheltenham draws to the end of Gold Cup Week, one of racing's legendary characters is preparing for an exclusive appearance away from the turf. Sir Peter O'Sullevan will be appearing for one night at the town's Everyman Theatre on Friday, March 31
OPEN your eyes, tantalise your taste buds, soothe the soul and tune in to the latest must-visit festival - Tewkesbury Spring Festival, aka Awaken Your Senses. The medieval town is throwing open its doors for five days of tempting sensual treats with world
THERE can surely be no better way to relax after a stressing day, or week, at work, than to listen to sublime piano playing, and we had a real treat on Friday night. The last time Lauretta Bloomer presented a programme for the Classical Music Society,
BLOOD Brothers doesn't so much tug at the heart strings as pluck them with a plectrum to within an inch of breaking point as the Willy Russell classic musical makes a welcome return to the Grand. In an emotional journey that shows it is not always merry
COLOURFUL and creative images produced by a Kidderminster photographer are on display at Kidderminster Library. Malcolm Lane, who has been interested in photography since he was 16, is hosting an exhibition of his work. He turned professional two years
POEMS inspired by nature and life experiences feature in a new collection from a Cleobury Mortimer poet. David Walford, of Bristol Place is celebrating the release of his second book of poems, titled Azimuth. The 57-year-old, who has also had 59 poems
A NEW Kidderminster-based record label is helping to promote up and coming music artists and offering the opportunity to feature on an album. Twisted Melon Records is looking for solo acts, singers, rappers, poets, MCs and DJs. One of the 15 Wyre Forest
Events/talks 17 Papercraft Course with Pat Simon, Westhope Craft College. 01584 861293. 17 Talk by Paul Adrian Rooke on Elgar, The Kingdom, All Saints Church, Broad Street, Hereford, 7.30pm. 18 Harmony in Theory, a one-day workshop, Leominster Community
THE Spring Memorabilia Show is the biggest celebration of television, films and sport in Europe and it returns to The NEC, Birmingham, on March 25 and 26 for its 12th incredible year. The Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with the organisers to run
ENJOY a close encounter with a master of magic in Chipping Norton's intimate Theatre. In his third one-man show, the award-winning magician gets up close and personal with his audience in a way never attempted by anyone else. His logic-defying sleight
Herefordshire tenor Ian Storey has sung at every top European opera house and with some of the world's leading singers but, for him, opera is just an interruption in his busy life. JULIE HARRIES gets . . . When Ian Storey met his (now) wife Bridgette,
With Easter on the horizon, certain amounts of the sweet stuff are at the forefront of every chocaholic's mind. Herefordshire has its own independent chocolate makers and it was no trouble encouraging Julie Harries to visit one of them . . . It's impossible
Carole Kent's passion for smocking is not so much about making a name for herself, more about keeping an age-old tradition alive. Philippa May finds out why. YOU won't find one of Carole Kent's exquisitely smocked christening gowns in a shop, however
A LARGE crowd from a wide selection of the county's sporting activities gathered at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford to honour the winners of the Herefordshire Sports Council's awards for 2005.
Morney Cross Near Fownhope Price guide: £1.15 million YOUR very own grand Scottish dining room will give you spectacular views - not of the Highlands but the Black Mountains. That's just one of the attractions of this restored and refurbished 18th century
ARE you still clinging on to clothes from last summer? Then it's time for a serious style overhaul. Face your fashion demons and make 2006 a stylish year to remember. The experts reveal what to chuck and what to cherish. While you can't put a feather
Prettiness is the buzzword for this spring's beauty trends. Forget last season's vampish look - we're looking ahead to a more fresh-faced and feminine style. "We're not trying to reinvent the wheel this season - we just want to make girls look gorgeous
WHEN people mentioned the Volvo C70, you never quite knew what they were talking about. Did they mean the Coup C70 or the convertible with its fabric roof? No confusion with the new C70, since the Swedish car maker has combined both formats in a single
JEEP has gone native with the release of a special edition sub-brand called Predator. Reserved for its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models, the range features privacy glass and improved standard equipment. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Predator is based on the
IT MIGHT look the same as before, but this Mercedes SL has been under the surgeon's knife. Can't see the changes? Don't worry, most are under the skin of the German luxury manufacturer's flagship drop-top motor. The car's engine range has been given a
BMW's compact executive car, the 3 Series, has walked away with the top gong at the What Car? Magazine's awards The German firm's new rival to the likes of Audis A4 was named Car of the Year in an event dominated by foreign manufacturers. No other new
EAGER musicians are needed to join the Bewdley String Ensemble for its new season. String players can be aged between eight and 80 and need to be a minimum grade three standard. An informal concert is being given by the group on Saturday from noon until
A GALLERY jazz night will take place at Kidderminster Library next Thursday evening. The Simon Deeley Trio will be joined by vocalist, Lizzy Parks and soprano and tenor sax player, Ian Hill. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, are available
MUSICIANS from the award-winning Birmingham Contemporary Music Group will be performing in Cleobury Mortimer on Sunday. The concert, which will be held at Lacon Childe School at 7pm, will feature percussionist, Adrian Spillett, who won the overall BBC
HAVE you ever noticed that when you are relaxed, thinking of nothing in particular, a thought comes 'drifting by'. This happened to me last Sunday, there I was, laid in bed, minding my own business and suddenly I was thinking about the merger of West
WHILE shopping in a local supermarket, I chose an item from the reduced price shelf which had an orange coloured reduced price label attached beside the label carrying the original price. On returning home I discovered that the check-out till had read
LIKE many others, I am very concerned to think of the closure of Somerfield. The store has a very high standard in every way, with excellent staff who are apparently to be thrown out of work. Many of the ladies have served us so well for so many years
WIXON Arthur Passed away peacefully on March 6th at St Stephens residential home. Brother of Pat, loving son of the late Howard and Dorothy, brother to the late Gwenda and Richard. He will be sadly missed by many friends and those who cared for him. Funeral
WAIN Percy known as Jeff Formerly of Kempsey. Passed away peacefully at St Michaels Hospice, Hereford on March 13th, aged 86 years. A loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium
WILSON Barbara Joan Of Claines. Peacefully on March 13th, 2006, aged 85 years. Widow of Stanley Charles Wilson, dear mother of Richard and Joan, and a much loved grandmother. Funeral Service at Martin Hussingtree Church on Monday, March 20th at 2.30 p
ASHWORTH Elsie Passed away suddenly on March 9th, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Herman and devoted mother of Christopher. Funeral Service at Claines Parish Church on Friday, March 17th, at 3.15 p.m., followed by Cremation. Family flowers
WARREN Betty Of Cropthorne, formerly of Kempsey. On March 9th 2006, peacefully aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late George, dear mother of Karen and Roger and a loved grandmother. Funeral service at Cropthorne Church on Wednesday, March 22nd at
BELL Leonard William Leon Of Ham Bridge, Clifton on Teme, peacefully at home on March 13th aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Monica. Will be sadly missed by his loving Family and many Friends. Private family cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving
COLLEDGE Gladys Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on March 9th 2006, aged 98 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, March 21st at 11a.m. Flowers may be
HORNE Bill A donation of £775 has been made to the R.N.L.I. in memory of a very special person. Our love and many grateful thanks. Hazel and Families. Published in paper 16/03/2006
DAVIS Bert & Dot Mum and dad, little nan and grandad. We all miss you so much. We treasure the memories we have left. We miss your smiles and lovely ways. We spent with you such happy days. We miss you when we need a friend, On you we always could
CANNABIS plants, which could produce drugs with a street value of thousands of pounds, have been seized in a Kidderminster police raid. Early yesterday morning, officers recovered more than 100 mature plants, seedlings and growing equipment from a factory
HO Secretary, Charles Clarke, praised a community work scheme for offenders when he paid a flying visit to Kiddermin-ster this week. The Cabinet Minister visited Oldington and Foley Park Community Network Furniture Centre to see the benefits reaped by
A DISABLED Wolverley woman, pulled out of her wheelchair and trodden on by a thief, is still recovering from the attack that happened within months of thugs targeting her cats. Pat Baker, of Hayes Road, was thrown out of her wheelchair after she challenged
ETHICAL trading, intended to boost income for producers from poorer countries, will be highlighted in Bewdley on Saturday, March 25. Fairtrade breakfasts will be served at the town's St George's Hall that day. Wyre Forest district councillor, Anne Hingley
AN application to build a small industrial estate with 10 units in Kidderminster has been given the green light by planning chiefs. Members of Wyre Forest District Council agreed to plans put forward by The Easter Group at a recent planning committee
CAMPAIGNERS against a notorious Kidderminster building have decided to adopt different tactics after becoming exasperated with their failure to get it demolished. Members of The Campaign Against The Crown House - CATCH - now plan to push for improvements
THE following garden will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: SUNDAY: Pear Tree Cottage, 58, Malleson Road, Gotherington. Plants and teas from 2pm to 5pm.
MOVIE MAKERS: Owing to illness and holidays only eight members were able to attend the March meeting held at the BBC Club, Evesham. The club's latest film, Vanessa, was shown and approved by all. It has been entered for the Gloucester Trophy competition
1st (£1,000) 11289, Wickhamford; 2nd (£100) 18456, Pershore; 3rd (£50) 15570, Evesham.
SPRING SHOW: Tom Hodgkinson, chairman of Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society welcomed visitors to the society's Spring Show which was held at Inkberrow Village Hall on March 4. He said congratulations were due to all the exhibitors for producing
PLAYGROUP: A well attended jumble sale with clothes, toys, books and white elephant in abundance, with tea and coffee being provided raised £420 for general funds. On Wednesday, March 22 an Easter bingo event has been arranged by the playgroup in King
PARISH COUNCIL: PC Gail Greenhouse introduced herself as the temporary beat officer for the parish. She informed councillors that as from October 1, the Littletons, Pebworth, Honeybourne, Offenham and Bretforton will be an integral area policed by a local
ABOUT 130 cannabis plants that would have produced thousands of pounds worth of the drug were recovered next to a building that had been gutted by a fire. The blaze at Shams (UK) Ltd on Churchfields Business Park, off Clensmore Street, Kidderminster,
Fairfield Sports moved within three points of promotion in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League division four with victory at Gate Inn thanks to goals from Smith and Deacon Bengeworth Sports' promotion hopes were dented as they slipped to defeat
DANNY Valentino fired in a six-goal salvo to help Welford trounce Tysoe in Cutler Division Three of the Stratford and District Alliance. The visitors rattled up a 9-2 victory with Valentino joined on the scoresheet by Ben Satchwell who bagged a hat-trick
PUPILS and teachers at a Wyre Forest school have been celebrating after it became the first in the county to be granted membership of an elite national group. Stourport High School - Language College has been inducted into the Most Improved Schools Club
DANNY Valentino fired in a six-goal salvo to help Welford trounce Tysoe in Cutler Division Three of the Stratford and District Alliance. The visitors rattled up a 9-2 victory with Valentino joined on the scoresheet by Ben Satchwell who bagged a hat-trick
IT PROMISES to be party time at Stourport Hockey Club this weekend - with their annual sponsors and vice presidents day giving them chance to celebrate their on-pitch success. The ladies first team clinched promotion to West Midlands Division Two at the
Kynoch 1, Pershore 5 PERSHORE travelled to Perry Barr to face the team that beat them earlier in the season but recent form suggested the momentum was with the Vale side. An excellent playing surface helped slick passing, Anthony Handley and Toby Whiting
Kidderminster III 2, Pershore II 2 IN a rearranged fixture, Pershore travelled to promotion-chasing Kidderminster and produced one of their best performances of the season. Kidderminster had the skill to threaten throughout the match and were the first
Treat 8 multi terrain race from Stourport (Third event of club's race league): 16th Craig Bone 54 minutes 30 seconds (3rd M40), 18th Simon Jarosinski 54-50, 20 Craig Lewis 55-31, 28 John Amos 57-55 (fourth M40), 29 Rob Middleton 58-07 (fifth M40), 31
Kidderminster and District Wednesday Snooker League Division One: Franche A 4, St Johns E 1; Franche C 3, St Johns D 2; Pockets A 3, Wribbenhall A 2. Highest break to date: Karl Goodall (Pockets A) 41. Division Two: Wribbenhall B 1, Franche B 4; Snooks
WYRE Forest athletes were in the gold-winning A team in the Sportshall Athletics Event, in Portsmouth. They were Claire Andrews, Richard Murphy, Steven Boyce, Jamie Dancyger, Ian Harper and Philip Woodyatt. Martin Jones and Joshua Whale were in the B
SONGS made famous by French singer, Edith Piaf, will be performed in Kidderminster tomorrow night. Spirit of Piaf, presented by Trojka Productions, will take place at the Rose Theatre, from 7.30pm. Piaf, who died in 1963, was one of France's most well
ST Bede's u13 girls football side have been playing in the Coca Cola Cup competition and managed to get through to the last eight in the region. Unfortunately they lost to Myton School in the quarter-finals. The St Bede's team, however, were the last
A KIDDERMINSTER woman was "over the moon" when her pet pooch scooped top honours in two events at the world's top dog show. Dawn Wood, a member of Kidderminster Agility Club, entered Crufts at the NEC with her Shetland sheepdog, Fudge, and won not only
A BMW driver who tried to pull a man out of his lorry in a fit of road rage is being sought by police. The frightening incident happened just before 1pm on Friday, as the lorry driver was making a delivery to Kwikfit in Churchfields, Kidderminster. As
FANS of classic punk and new wave tunes are invited to a St Patrick's Day celebration at Kidderminster's Boar's Head Taphouse pub. Covers band, Monkey's Punk, will perform at the venue from 9.30pm tomorrow night and will play songs by bands including
AN 86-year old man died when his car careered into a garden wall after he suffered heart trouble at the steering wheel, an inquest heard. Harry Rook, of Spinney Close, Kidderminster, was driving on Bewdley Road in Stourport when his vehicle left the road
A £600,000 revamp to update facilities at Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre and give it "a new lease of life" is on the cards. A refurbishment of the changing and health suite facilities at the centre is planned for later in the year. In July, Wyre Forest
A CANINE companion that has given a Blakedown man his "life back" has officially been recognised as a carer. Worcestershire County Council has acknowledged the daily support double amputee, David Beard's dog, Inca, gives him. Seven-year-old Inca, a German
CELEBRATIONS for the 150th anniversary of Kidderminster Town Hall ended on a high after a home-town performance by music star Mike Sanchez. Around 500 people packed into the venue on Saturday night to see him perform with the Rhythm and Blues Revue Band
KIDDERMINSTER brothers took first and third places in the Sunday Open at Furnace Mill Fishery. Dan Thursfield won the event off peg 21 of Furnace Pool, where he caught 52lb 4oz of carp and tench. Neil Thursfield came third, off peg 20, with 28-8. Both
Thursday Cost-cutter, 23 fished, Meadow and Bank: Gary Picken (SBS) 52-14 (Bank 19), Mark Johnson (Fosters) 45-13 (Meadow 14), Matt Djukic (Alans Tackle) 32-5 (Bank 10). Saturday Open, 20, Rover, all pools: Mal Watson (Daiwa Gordon League) 51-15 (Meadow
Final round: Len Evans 48-15, Ian Tetsall 42-6, Brian hill 40-3, Peter Knowles 39-0. Winter League: Hill 120 points, Tetsall 114, Brian Rutland 110, Knowles 109, Brian Dickinson 107.
Wassell Grove, match pool: Les Galazewski 11-2, Steve Phillips 5-12, Harry Diubek 4-7. A contest will be held on Curtis Pool at Haye Farm on March 26, draw 7.15am.
MORE than 4,000 pensioners in Wyre Forest are missing out on extra money from Pension Credit. The average amount awarded is £40 per week, with the possibility of payments being backdated for 12 months. Many people do not realise they are eligible, or
STAFF and patients at a Kidderminster hospice for people with life-limiting illnesses have paid tribute to a chaplain who has retired after nine years. Rev Bob Murrin was part of the chaplaincy team at Kemp Hospice providing spiritual help to staff, volunteers
STOURPORT Swifts boss Roy Rencher has set his strugglers a 40-point safety target after another Southern Football League hard luck story at Leighton Town. Swifts seemed certain to have bagged three vitals points towards their survival scrap - only to
River Severn, Bewdley, KDAA Dowles 52-72: Anthony White 9-6 (two barbel). No other anglers caught. There will be a contest on the Lyttelton Canal at Bonemill on Sunday. Contact the secretary for details on 01562 824651.
SIGNED, rare re-mastered Led Zeppelin CDs - donated by the legendary band's lead singer, Robert Plant - will be among the top prizes up for grabs at a charity dance in Kidderminster. The fund-raising event, which will feature 1960s band, The Crestas and
BEWDLEY Town are looking forward to heading home next season as work begins to develop Ribbesford Meadows for their continued climb up the football pyramid. Chairman Geoff Edwards and manager Craig Payton are ready for the builders to move in after the
A RIVER rescue charity is on track to improve its service following the donation of a Land Rover from Severn Trent Water. The vehicle was presented to the Wyre Forest team of the Severn Area Rescue Association at Trimpley Reservoir and will be used when
Result of contest moved from the river at Hallow to the canal by the Watermill, Kidderminster: M Carey 7-5, J Fox 2-5-8, J Zamur 2-3, J Hartlett 1-3-8. The next contest will be on Sunday, March 26 on the BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges
CHRIS Fellows fired in a hat-trick for Cookley as they beat Burlish Olympic 4-3 in Sunday Division Two of the Kidderminster and District Football League. Carl Biles also hit a treble for Worths Breakwells when they beat Corn Exchange 6-2 in Sunday Division
INNOVATIVE beauty therapy students at Kidderminster College are offering a Mother's Day gift with a difference. They are offering a "Revitalize Your Eyes" package which is said to re-hydrate and rejuvenate the eyes, free of charge to 15 lucky mums. It
A MULTI-MILLION pound deal to sell Evesham United's Common Road ground to a housing developer took a major step forward yesterday with the signing of a conditional agreement between the two parties. The land is to be purchased by Bloor Homes for housing
ARCTIC Spas, one of the country's largest manufacturers of hot tubs and spas, is hosting a relaxing afternoon at its Hartlebury Industrial Park showroom on Saturday, March 25 from 2pm until 4.30pm which would be a perfect treat for Mother's Day. Aromatherapist
A MULTI-MILLION pound hotel in Evesham has reopened its doors to guests after it went into liquidation in November last year. Director John O'Grady of the Wood Norton conference centre located near the hotel, is in negotiations with the American businessman
RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest are not being short-changed by home fuel suppliers, according to trading standards chiefs. Tests carried out on 23 tankers distributing fuel to Worcestershire homes showed none were giving illegal short measures but three were
THE giant Severn Trent Water has told its customers they can carry on using hosepipes but water bosses are still urging people to help maintain plentiful supplies by cutting out wastage. ST reservoir levels are still at a healthy 95 per cent, but with
WHEN it comes to the roof of the new Rhydd Covert activity centre, we've got it covered thanks to a specialist tiling firm. Decra Roof Systems Limited has pitched in to become the latest company to support Operation Covert by agreeing a special deal for
BLUE light services operating in Evesham and the surrounding area are set to get a boost after a pledge by the police to work more closely with the fire and ambulance services. The pledge follows a meeting between the three services where they updated
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies Reserves strengthened their grip on second-place in the Worcestershire Women's County League with a 5-2 victory over Worcester City Reserves. With the first team's scheduled West Midlands Premier match at Stoke postponed
A 61-YEAR-OLD Winchcombe man who sexually abused a young boy over a period of about five years was jailed for two years nine months at Gloucester Crown Court. David Pulley's offences against the boy began when the lad was five and went on till he was
THE first phase of the new Rhydd Covert activity centre has finished, and the builders have started fitting out the interior and installing electricity. At the same time hard landscaping around the outside of the building is being completed. The weather
FERNDALE Youth under-10s put in a superb second half performance to beat Worcester Raider Robins 3-1 in the Mercian Festival Junior Football League. It was goalless at the break, but all that changed with second-half strikes from Shannen Poulton, Holly
AN Evesham's man's kiss and cuddle with a 15-year-old girl was described as "intrusive and uncouth" by Judge Michael Mott at Worcester Crown Court. He said that Peter Biddle had made a miscalculation in his advances towards the girl but was not a sex
TWO Vale pensioners have travelled to the other side of the World as a reward for excelling in a competition to encourage older people to stay active. Win Enstone, 86, and Jim Jones who is the grand old age of 90, jetted off to Melbourne, Australia last
TWICKENHAM-bound Cleobury Mortimer were treading the fine line between protecting players and picking up points as they lost 14-10 at home to Midlands Four West South leaders Stourbridge Lions. With their Love Lane pitch even more cut up than usual, Cleobury
PUBGOERS are being challenged to swap their barstools for the rugby field and win the chance to play at the Millennium Stadium on May 20. Heineken UK wants teams of seven to play touch rugby in their Pub 7s tournament with the nearest heat to Wyre Forest
TOP try-scorer Aisea Havili has handed Warriors a huge boost by signing a two-year extension to his contract. The Tongan wing's deal was due to expire at the end of the season but he has committed himself to Sixways until the summer of 2008. Worcester's
PAUL West has been installed as Evesham United's new manager after impressing club officials during a four-week caretaker spell. The 36-year-old, a popular figure at Common Road, took temporary charge of relegation-threatened Robins following last month's
