SHANE Drahm's hamstring problem is likely to deny him the chance to finish top points scorer in the Guinness Premiership this season. The Warriors fly-half limped off at half-time in Saturday's victory over Newcastle Falcons and he remains a major doubt
WORCESTERSHIRE'S appeal to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for more Ashes cash has finally paid off. As exclusively revealed in the Worcester News in February, County chairman John Elliott wrote to the ECB suggesting it was only fair that
LETTING players go is the horrible part of my job -- but it's decisions that I think are right to move Worcester City to the next level. I agonised over my decisions, like I did earlier in the season with Les Hines, Graham Hyde and Leon Kelly. They
AFTER a season of under-achievement, Mark Yates has released seven Kidderminster Harriers players. The Aggborough club will have a new player between the sticks next season after the manager released both of his goalkeepers -- Daniel Lewis and John
SIR - Cliff Richard was never a real rocker. He switched to ballads once the teenagers lost interest. JIM STOTE, Worcester.
THERE was once a time when the world moved to a gentler rhythm. In the distant past, our forefathers might have felt soft turf under their feet as they went to their daily toil, rather than the unforgiving hardness of asphalt. The industrial revolution
SIR - I think Sir Cliff Richard is wrong to campaign for royalties to be paid longer than 50 years. He said he's fed up singing Living Doll - and so are we. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
SIR - Your leader (April 25) says to vandals who harass swans: "In the name of pity, leave them alone." Do these vicious monsters know what pity means? I doubt it. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
SIR - If I was a Peugeot worker about to lose my job at Ryton I would have some serious questions to ask Tony Blair about his gift of part of Maggie's legacy of which billions were wasted on the EU's Common Agricultural Policy to subsidise French farmers
SIR - John Griffiths seems to be getting quite hot under the collar (Letters, April 22). He could hardly accuse me of "disparaging remarks aimed at the entire community of St John's" when I was defining my understanding of a "Nimby" in response to a
SIR - The council elections present an opportunity for every candidate in the country to take on the challenge of tackling severe and persistent child poverty in the UK. There are one million children living in the worst poverty on our doorstep and around
SIR - Ms Sylvia Wells of Redditch should be more tolerant of the Big Issue sellers, the majority of whom are a bit down on their luck. She might even consider purchasing a magazine. She doesn't have to take the magazine and she might even feel that she's
SIR - I was sitting in my back garden in St John's enjoying the fine spring weather. On looking to the south I saw 14 jet planes, in 10 minutes, fly over leaving trails of white pollution. As the wind blew, the pollution moved to form a solid mass that
SIR - Who on earth is responsible for planning road closures in the city? With Wyld's Lane closed for several weeks the resultant diversion of traffic has meant a much greater number of vehicles clogging up London Road. It really does not make any
SIR - Twenty years on from the world's worst nuclear accident, let us remember those who lost their lives at Chernobyl and heed the warning from history - a nuclear future is too dangerous and simply cannot be risked. A recent report by environmental
THE Government must take responsibility for the 720 jobs to be cut by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, a county MEP has said. But Worcester MP Mike Foster has argued the blame cannot be laid at the Government's door. The trust announced
MORE than 200 jobs could be under threat with the announcement that one of Worcester's most well-known companies has gone into administration. Metal Castings Ltd in Droitwich Road, told staff and unions yesterday that it had called in administrators
FOR some people sneezing 365 days a year is just part of life. Now a research team based at the University of Worcester is working hard to help them stop. It is the tiny dust mites that live in all our homes, especially in our beds, that can cause
A MALVERN mum and a Stourport schoolboy have won their first regional talent competition just weeks after forming their act. The unlikely duo of Debbie Hodgkins and Sam Pagett fought off strong competition to win the contest at Ye Olde New Inn in Bewdley
WHEN Shelly Connolly took her place in the finals of a Worcester beauty contest, her dazzling smile hid a tragic secret. The attractive 23-year-old lined up alongside other contestants, including her own sister, to compete for the title of Severn Boat
THE countryside has come to a Worcester estate. A herd of 20 hand-reared cattle have been making themselves at home on the Ronkswood Hill Meadows, off Newtown Road, Ronks-wood, as part of a conservation exercise. The cattle have been given free rein
SIR Edward Elgar has been displaced from top spot in a poll to find the nation's favourite British classical work - but is still in the top 10 twice. Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending pushed Worcestershire-born Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor and Variations
A WHEEL clamper claims she was spat at, attacked with a spanner and pushed to the ground by angry drivers in Worcester. Rebecca Meakin, a supervisor with Rowencroft Immobilisers, has defended her company, which started clamping cars at the former Courts
WORCESTER residents are getting good value for money from city councillors according to the official attendance records. Accounts obtained by the Worcester News going back to June 2004 show several councillors with 100 per cent records at full council
THE date for work to start on the new £5.2m medical centre at Upton-upon-Severn could be announced today. Building was due to begin at the Tunnel Hill site last month, but planning and legal problems caused delays. Yesterday, practice manager Philippa
HUNDREDS of JobCentre and benefit office workers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire disrupted services when they started a 48-hour strike. The walkout, yesterday and today, came after talks broke down between the Public and Commercial Services Union
AN elderly dog discovered in a terrible condition has now found a loving home and been given a new lease of life. When Minni was found as a stray in the village of Holt Fleet, near Worcester, last month, her rescuers thought she might be close to death
A landlord and landlady are so impressed with the produce and crafts grown and made locally they are inviting people to sell their wares at their pub. Clive and Sally Dudley run the Red Lion Inn at Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, and want anyone
WORCESTER people are being encouraged to top the £25,000 they raised last year during Christian Aid Week. From May 14 to 21, volunteers will again be collecting money in envelopes and cans. If the local sum is repeated across the whole country, this
SIR Edward Elgar has been displaced from top spot in a poll to find the nation's favourite British classical work - but is still in the top 10 twice. Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending pushed Worcestershire-born Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor and Variations
NOT exactly despairing of the world, I sat down near Diglis to ruminate on the meaning of life. From nowhere, a flock of sand martins performed a display the equal of anything the Royal Ballet could offer. The grand finale came courtesy of a kingfisher
I SWEAR when the occasion calls for it. Computer failures, hammer on thumb instead of nail... you know, those things that are sent to try us. My father used to say that swearing indicated a lack of vocabulary and once applied this logic when he
SOMEONE told me that 4x4s calling at schools to pick up their owner's children are now such a problem that some head teachers are insisting on certain parking procedures to ensure the safety of pupils. It's about time something was done about these
OUR New Labour leaders say they are keen to restore the notion of respect back into society. My feeling is that they haven't got a hope in hell. The emergence of the uncivilised minority that increasingly dominates news headlines has come about because
WHEN it comes to sheer variety, there's no shortage of anti-social behaviour in Worcester. Indeed, if the equivalent amount of energy were put into worthwhile projects, then many of our problems would be solved before you could say `spray can'. As we
WHEN Shelly Connolly took her place in the finals of a Worcester beauty contest, her dazzling smile hid a tragic secret. The attractive 23-year-old lined up alongside other contestants, including her own sister, to compete for the title of Severn Boat
SHANE Drahm's hamstring problem is likely to deny him the chance to finish top points scorer in the Guinness Premiership this season. The Warriors fly-half limped off at half-time in Saturday's victory over Newcastle Falcons and he remains a major doubt
AFTER a season of under-achievement, Mark Yates has released seven Kidderminster Harriers players. The Aggborough club will have a new player between the sticks next season after the manager released both of his goalkeepers -- Daniel Lewis and John
MALVERN Town must wait until May 11 to find out if they have secured promotion to the revamped Southern League. Town finished third in the Midland Alliance, giving themselves an outside chance of joining the same division as Evesham United, Bromsgrove
STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds saluted Roy Rencher for steering the club away from relegation. The Walshes Meadow side maintained their Southern League Division One West status with a vital final-day 1-0 victory at fellow strugglers Dunstable
PAUL West insists there is still cause for optimism, despite Evesham United's relegation. The Robins slump back to Southern League Division One West after just one struggling campaign in the Premier Division. United beat bottom club Chesham United
WESTFIELDS also face an anxious wait over their Midland Alliance status. The Hereford outfit, who finished third-from-bottom in the division, would be ineligible to take part in next season's FA Cup competition if relegated. Westfields, therefore,
PROMOTED Bromyard got their Crusader Worcestershire League Division One campaign off to a winning start with a stylish victory. Bromyard comfortably defeated Brockhampton by nine wickets after Ash Bullock (100 not out) and debutant Olly Bailey (58)
WORCESTERSHIRE'S appeal to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for more Ashes cash has finally paid off. As exclusively revealed in the Worcester News in February, County chairman John Elliott wrote to the ECB suggesting it was only fair that
By Peter McKinney BARNT Green CC captain Simon Froggatt believes the pressure will be on his side to defend the Birmingham and District League Premier Division Championship. Green will go into their first league game against Shrewsbury on Saturday, May
BOXER Dave Jenvey continued his excellent campaign by winning the Midland Counties Novice title last Friday. The 21-year-old fighter, a member of Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club (DABC), defeated Mansfield puncher Courntey Owen in Hinckley in the less than
MANAGER Rod Brown slammed referee Mr Links for allowing Leighton's leveller in Bromsgrove Rovers' final match in the Southern League Division One West. The official allowed a late equaliser for Leighton, despite a foul by James McNulty on goalkeeper Tim
BROMSGROVE Operatic Society celebrates its 25th anniversary by staging Western epic Oklahoma! at the Artrix between May 8 and 13. The show is particularly a triumph for society members Cheryl Stuart, Lynda Dunn and Sue Trothit, who all overcame breast
MOZART'S young life is brought to life by his earliest pieces of music at the Artrix as part of Bromsgrove Festival on Friday, May 5 (7.45pm start). Director Gabrielle Byams-Grounds is set to explore the young genius's life and how his talent developed
WHEN Shelly Connolly took her place in the finals of a Worcester beauty contest, her dazzling smile hid a tragic secret. The attractive 23-year-old lined up alongside other contestants, including her own sister, to compete for the title of Severn Boat
A WHEEL clamper claims she was spat at, attacked with a spanner and pushed to the ground by angry drivers in Worcester. Rebecca Meakin, a supervisor with Rowencroft Immobilisers, has defended her company, which started clamping cars at the former Courts
MANAGER Rod Brown slammed referee Mr Links for allowing Leighton's leveller in Bromsgrove Rovers' final match in the Southern League Division One West. The official allowed a late equaliser for Leighton, despite a foul by James McNulty on goalkeeper Tim
AN AIR of optimism emerged from in the wake of the club's relegation and the end of a 38-year tenure at Common Road. "It isn't all depressing," remarked Evesham United manager Paul West. "I couldn't have asked for more from my players during the past
IT'S not difficult to pinpoint why Evesham failed to gather enough points to avoid relegation - they drew too many matches. Three of those draws came at Common Road where six points were lost due to late equalisers and some dubious officiating. Kings
A WOMAN in her 40s was brutally assaulted outside the Railway Inn in Hewell Road, Batchley, following a dispute over a taxi. The victim suffered a broken shoulder and a damage to her tendon as a result of the attack on Saturday, April 8, at about 11pm
MOTORISTS are being urged to think back to the end of March when a teenage boy was attacked and robbed of his mobile phone on a roadside in Hollywood. Police are still trying to track down the three people responsible for assaulting the 17-year-old as
THE date for work to start on the new £5.2m medical centre at Upton-upon-Severn could be announced today. Building was due to begin at the Tunnel Hill site last month, but planning and legal problems caused delays. Yesterday, practice manager Philippa
HUNDREDS of JobCentre and benefit office workers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire disrupted services when they started a 48-hour strike. The walkout, yesterday and today, came after talks broke down between the Public and Commercial Services Union
A landlord and landlady are so impressed with the produce and crafts grown and made locally they are inviting people to sell their wares at their pub. Clive and Sally Dudley run the Red Lion Inn at Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, and want anyone
Review - Sweeney Todd at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham THE tale of a gruesome murderer and an inventive accomplice, Sweeney Todd is a brilliant musical thriller hot from Broadway, and now set to dazzle theatre-goers across the UK. While telling the
Pitch Invasion Five-a-Side League Results - Premiership: Shakespeare Coffee Company 7, DHL Utd 1; Bacon Boys 6, Inky FC 4; Side Shoots 11, Cottswold Dairy 2; Wellpak Warriors 3, Owlarse FC 10; Side Shoots 2, Shakespeare CC 8; Owlarse 13, DHL 0; Inky 2
Churchdown Panthers 3, Evesham Utd U-12 4 UNITED secured a Cheltenham League league and cup double in dramatic style at Whaddon Road last Sunday. Within the first ten minutes of the final, Henry Woods had an effort saved, defender Andrew Powell limped
BRETFORTON Old Boys lifted the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League's Knockout Cup with victory over Moreton Wanderers at Common Road on Sunday. The Cotswold Division One outfit started the better and took the lead inside the opening 20
Yate Tn 1, Evesham Utd U-15 1 A SCRAPPY game played on a hard and difficult surface ended all-square. The highlight of the morning was the goal from Adam Styles that gave United the lead. The visitors endeavoured to play football against strong opposition
MOTOR SPORT: It was a disappointing day for the Buildbase riders in the latest round of the British Superstock series at Oulton Park. John Laverty (pictured) led for much of the race only to crash out on the penultimate lap. Tristian Palmer was taken
Wednesday, May 3 Rocky Horror Show, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Until May 13. Tickets on 0870 607 7533. Young Enterprise presents The Young Enterprise Local Area Finals Evening, Artrix, Bromsgrove. Tickets on 577330 or www.artrix.co.uk Paradise Lost
AFTER a long immunity from the dreaded disease, smallpox has again broken out in the district. Mrs Gould, of Salter's Lane, Redditch, was found to be suffering from the disease. She was removed to the Smallpox Hospital, Woodgate, Stoke Prior, where she
ROUND-UP: Alvechurch finished their Midland Alliance campaign with a stylish 3-0 win at Causeway United. Oliver Hartill opened the scoring for the visitors on the half hour with striker Keith Rostill doubling the lead 12 minutes into the second period
July 2005 (friendlies) Tues 19 Alvechurch (a) 2-1 Martin 2 WEDS 20 TAMWORTH (H) 0-1 SAT 23 Leamington (a) 2-1 Ball, Pinkney TUES 26 MOOR GREEN (H) 2-1 Duncan, Ball SAT 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 0-0 August TUES 2 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-1 O'Toole THURS KIDDERMINSTER
Burlish 2, Redditch VC 1 Redditch women failed in their bid to grab the runners-up place in the Kidderminster League after losing this game, a result that left them in fourth position. VC were fired up and opened the scoring on ten minutes when Jenna
A GROUP of Inkberrow singers are staging their spring concert on Saturday. The Ballard Singers, a ladies choir, will perform a variety of music to suit all tastes including classical pieces songs from the musicals and jazz standards. The concert starts
Churchdown Panthers 3, Evesham Utd U-12 4 UNITED secured a Cheltenham League league and cup double in dramatic style at Whaddon Road last Sunday. Within the first ten minutes of the final, Henry Woods had an effort saved, defender Andrew Powell limped
Evesham Utd 3, Chesham Utd 1 DOWN but not out! That was the message sent out by United's gallant staff after ending the season with a victory that couldn't preserve Southern Lea-gue Premier Division status, writes Mervyn Collins. Northwood's goalless
WORCESTERSHIRE'S appeal to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for more Ashes cash has finally paid off. As exclusively revealed in the Worcester News in February, County chairman John Elliott wrote to the ECB suggesting it was only fair that non-Test
AFTER a season of under-achievement, Mark Yates has released seven Kidderminster Harriers players. The Aggborough club will have a new player between the sticks next season after the manager released both of his goalkeepers -- Daniel Lewis and John Danby
MALVERN Town must wait until May 11 to find out if they have secured promotion to the revamped Southern League. Town finished third in the Midland Alliance, giving themselves an outside chance of joining the same division as Evesham United, Bromsgrove
WORCESTERSHIRE'S appeal to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for more Ashes cash has finally paid off. As exclusively revealed in the Worcester News in February, County chairman John Elliott wrote to the ECB suggesting it was only fair that non-Test
NOT exactly despairing of the world, I sat down near Diglis to ruminate on the meaning of life. From nowhere, a flock of sand martins performed a display the equal of anything the Royal Ballet could offer. The grand finale came courtesy of a kingfisher
SOMEONE told me that 4x4s calling at schools to pick up their owner's children are now such a problem that some head teachers are insisting on certain parking procedures to ensure the safety of pupils. It's about time something was done about these ridiculous
WHEN it comes to sheer variety, there's no shortage of anti-social behaviour in Worcester. Indeed, if the equivalent amount of energy were put into worthwhile projects, then many of our problems would be solved before you could say 'spray can'. As we
Droitwich Spa 175-9 Kington 178-5 Droitwich lost by five wickets DROITWICH tasted defeat on the first day of the Worcestershire County League Division One on Saturday. Spa were unable to build on a promising start as fellow title rivals Kington produced
WHEN Shelly Connolly took her place in the finals of a Worcester beauty contest, her dazzling smile hid a tragic secret. The attractive 23-year-old lined up alongside other contestants, including her own sister, to compete for the title of Severn Boat
CHADDESLEY Corbett made a strong start in the Worcestershire County League Division One by defeating Romsley and Hunington by seven wickets on Saturday. Romsley made 209-6 but Mark Edwards hit 57 as Corbett recorded 212-3. In the Division Three North
FOR some people sneezing 365 days a year is just part of life. Now a research team based at the University of Worcester is working hard to help them stop. It is the tiny dust mites that live in all our homes, especially in our beds, that can cause allergic
Premier Division: Bretforton v Stratford Bards; Earlswood v Overbury, Exhall & Wixford v Moreton-in-Marsh, Shipston v Broadway, Tamworth v Winchcombe. Division One: Alcester & Ragley v Norton Lindsey, Bidford v Henley, Catherine de Barnes v Claverdon
YOUNGSTERS George Prudden and Matthew Cull both made a huge impression as Dumb-leton opened their season with victories in friendlies against Bourton Vale last Saturday. Prudden, aged 15, scored 51 as the senior side rattled up a daunting 282-7 from 40
AFTER a season of under-achievement, Mark Yates has released seven Kidderminster Harriers players. The Aggborough club will have a new player between the sticks next season after the manager released both of his goalkeepers -- Daniel Lewis and John Danby
REDDITCH United's supporters and players celebrate the club's victory over Barrow - a win that saw them avoid relegation by the narrowest of margins. Pictures: CLAIRE COMPTON
I READ recent stories concerning the building of houses instead of shops as promised on Oakalls development and the fact that there was no demand for retail outlets. Several years ago I wrote to the district council to explore the opportunity for me to
REGARDING Bromsgrove District Council's recent attempts to justify the mind boggling £30 charge for pensioner's parking passes from the beginning of this month. The council's transport officer, Steve Martin, states the number of permits has doubled in
WHAT else will our wonderful councillors think of to take off us, that at the moment makes life more tolerable for us? I am very proud to be able to tell people in other parts of the country that we get free parking in our town, once we reach sixty-five
MANAGER Rod Brown slammed referee Mr Links for allowing Leighton's leveller in Bromsgrove Rovers' final match in the Southern League Division One West. The official allowed a late equaliser for Leighton, despite a foul by James McNulty on goalkeeper Tim
Leighton Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Southern League Division One West By Steve Riddick STRIKER Delton Francis bagged his first ever goal for Rovers but was denied the glory of three points by a late equaliser by Leighton Town at Bell Close on Saturday
GOALSCORERS 12 - Davis. 11- Banner, Dyer. 10 - Hadland. 9 - Moore. 6 - Barnes-Homer. 5 - Danks. 4 - Porter, Reynolds. 3 - Curtis, Szewczyk, Johnson. 2 - Smith, Ramsay, Maguire, Williams, Geohaghan, Benbow. 1 - Collins, Mitchell, Willetts, Hurren, Francis
CAN anyone tell me why Mark Heel always has to write in? Every week, I turn to the letters section, and I always have this nagging suspicion that I will see the familiar words - Mark R Heel, Burrish Street. Has this guy got nothing better to do than to
I AM extremely surprised that a newspaper has chosen to publish such sweeping and unsubstantiated statements without first checking facts with the police and the local authority. Only one initial - and two supplementary questions - were asked about anti-social
LADIES from the Vale Golf and Country Club tasted success in the first round of this year's Glenmuir National Club Champions Cup. Individually, Rosie Loh and Pat Mayo, made use of home advantage to overcome opponents from South Hereford and Gaudet Luce
EVESHAM amateur Mike Callaghan and his club's PGA professional, Daniel Clee, are chasing golfing glory in Europe's biggest Pro-Am competition, the Lombard Trophy. The pair tee off in the regional final on Monday, May 22 at Little Aston GC with a luxury
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S junior golfers appear set for another good season after finishing second in the Midland Four Counties Tournament for the third successive year. Captained by Broadway's Peter Steadman, the squad featured fellow Cotswold teenager Ed Kennedy
LETTING players go is the horrible part of my job -- but it's decisions that I think are right to move Worcester City to the next level. I agonised over my decisions, like I did earlier in the season with Les Hines, Graham Hyde and Leon Kelly. They were
A LOCAL artist with a knack for capturing the agony of the human soul is having her work displayed in a new exhibition in Birmingham. Bromsgrove resident Tamar Whyte, who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder, has a video entry charting the extreme
TWO young girls from Belarus are having the time of their lives in Bromsgrove, 20 years after the horrific Chernobyl disaster. Nine-year-old Tatsiana Kazlouskaya and Katsiaryna Skrypinskaya, aged ten, are spending four weeks with Denise Buggins at Station
SKIPPER Nev Mason is hoping his young Redditch side can show a new mature side and challenge for Division Three honours in the Birmingham League. Mason, back as captain of the Bromsgrove Road side after a two-year break, will lead his side out against
THE youngest councillor in the country, James Duddy, is set to inject much-needed new blood into Bromsgrove District Council. James won Wythall South for the Tories by a landslide in the council elections, but what is even more remarkable is that he's
RESIDENTS living in the Catshill area will soon be able to enjoy a wildlife haven which will replace the overgrown Horsecourse. Volunteers from the British Trust for Conservation are joining forces with Bromsgrove District Council to spruce up the former
A WHOLE host of entertainment is taking place in Bromsgrove during the summer months. A programme of events has been organised for the Jubilee Bandstand, in Sanders Park, off Kidderminster Road. Bromsgrove District Council's arts development officer Huw
ASTWOOD Bank skipper Alex Robinson could not have wished for a better start to the season as the Jill Lane side crushed neighbours Alvechurch by nine wickets in the Worcestershire League. The visitors batted first and struggled to come to terms with Bank's
REIGNING champions Exhall & Wixford start their new Cotswold Hills League Premier Division season at home to Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday (1.30pm). Relegated Alcester & Ragley hope to bounce back into the top flight and they start their Division
A TALENTED artist is encouraging Spa residents to learn a few new brush strokes. Neill Lourdon, of St Peters Road, is running a course in the town on Thursday evenings. Here potential Picassos and Monets will have the chance to learn about painting and
KIND-hearted fundraisers are gearing up for this year's charity fun run for Leukaemia Research. More than 120 people from all over the country have already signed up for the 18th annual event, which is organised by Leukaemia Research's Bromsgrove and
A MAJOR crime wave could now be over after a thief, who targeted the Spa to steal half a million pounds worth of vehicles over a six month period, was jailed. Droitwich had become a hot-spot for car key burglaries with a number of different incidents
Five men convicted of a car-ringing racket have been ordered to hand over assets totalling more than £107,000. The swindle involved the theft of expensive German cars, which were given new identities and sold with fake registrations. The gang were convicted
FANS of Doctor Who rejoice: the 10th timelord (David Tennant) and his plucky sidekick Rose (Billie Piper) return with a bang in these two episodes from the cult television series. Rejoice... and then suffer a nagging feeling that the two instalments on
AN Olympic cycling medallist is visiting a Spa school today (Wednesday) to motivate pupils further in their sporting activities. One of Britain's top track riders, Bryan Steel, will be joining students and staff at Droitwich Spa High School as part of
TAKE one of the world's greatest guitarists and add one of the country music's best voices and surely you will be able to serve up a classic album. Sadly not! This album threatens to deliver on a number of tracks but the overall feel is of a run of the
THE choir's 32nd annual concert was a complete sell-out on both nights. The performances were more than just entertainment and will be remembered with delight for some time. The concert was based on an international theme, culminating in a feast of British
THIS follow-up to the smashing debut album Who Killed the Zutons is somewhat of a disappointment. While the first album was packed with fresh, new and exciting tracks the second hasn't continued along the same course - if it had the band would have been
EVESHAM Rowing Club hosted its most successful Regatta weekend when than 600 crews were in action on the Avon. The host club picked up 24 wins - the best of all the competing clubs from around the country. Saturday saw crews racing upstream over 1,000m
TEN years on and Evesham Rugby Club proved it still knew how to celebrate winning a league championship. The challenge offered by the side that won North Midlands Division One a decade ago produced a massively entertaining game. Current first XV captain
KNOCKOUT defeats at the hands of higher ranked clubs aren't expected to damage optimism when Evesham start their Birm-ingham Premier League Division Two campaign at home to Bridgnorth on Saturday. A weakened side lost out to Premier Division hosts Wellington
Evesham Utd 3, Chesham Utd 1 DOWN but not out! That was the message sent out by United's gallant staff after ending the season with a victory that couldn't preserve Southern Lea-gue Premier Division status, writes Mervyn Collins. Northwood's goalless
SIX Mini Soccer Finals are being staged by the Mercian Festival Junior League at Malvern Town on Sunday. There's both boys and girls matches on a busy day that gets under way at 10am with the last of the finals set to start seven hours later. The Under
BRETFORTON Old Boys lifted the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League's Knockout Cup with victory over Moreton Wanderers at Common Road on Sunday. The Cotswold Division One outfit started the better and took the lead inside the opening 20
A BARREN Bank Holiday weekend in front of goal left Pershore Town reflecting on a couple of Midland Combin-ation Premier Division defeats. An injury-time winner sentenced them to defeat at home to title chasing Coventry Sphinx last Saturday, while the
SECOND week's action in the Prudden Road Surfacing Summer League saw Studley head the Premier Division table after a 4-0 walkover against Inkberrow who were unable to field a team. Stratford missed out on sharing top spot after Littleton claimed an important
Evesham and District Disabled AC FOURTEEN members met at Jim's Lake for another round of the club's Spring League competition. Steve Hilton emerged victorious with a top weight of 28.4.0 to edge out Jerry Akerman and Howard Norledge. The next match is
PRESCOTT stages the opening Speed Hill Climb of the new season this weekend but don't expect a gentle warm-up for the summer skirmishes. Topping the bill at this Bugatti Owners' Club event is the British Championship Series with the top names in the sport
MEMBERS of the Arden club at Defford contested the second race in the Arden Tro-phy Series. A short course was set in the light wind and it was Jeremy Griffiths who overcame a confusing start who crossed the finish line first. Fellow Enterprise racer,
HEAVY snow, ice and gales combined to wreak havoc throughout Bromsgrove on Sunday. The weight of snow and branches blown onto overhead power lines combined to black out 30,000 homes in the district. Many events had to be cancelled due to the severe unseasonal
A MOTHER and her married daughter, living in the same house in School Lane, Upton Warren, had given birth to daughters within five days of each other. The mum, now a grandmother, was Mrs Myatt, aged 43, whose husband was a farm worker. Their daughter,
JACQUI Smith MP will ask the Government's Health Select Committee to investigate the debt-ridden Worcestershire Hospitals NHS Acute Trust. Save the Alex campaigner Neal Stote, who met Ms Smith to discuss the situation on Friday, said she had agreed to
I WOULD like to relate my experience regarding the 247 bus service from Redditch to Evesham. I use this service every Monday at the same time, about 11.40 am, at Rough Hill Drive. It is usually a reliable service, almost always on time. However, this
FIVE men convicted of a car-ringing racket have been ordered to hand over assets totalling more than £107,000. The swindle involved the theft of expensive German cars which were given new identities and sold with fake registrations. The gang were convicted
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown visited Trinity High School's £2.1 million design and technology suite. Mr Brown called in at the Easemore Road school last Wednesday to view the new design centre and computer suite, which both opened in September 2005. He said
SIR - If I was a Peugeot worker about to lose my job at Ryton I would have some serious questions to ask Tony Blair about his gift of part of Maggie's legacy of which billions were wasted on the EU's Common Agricultural Policy to subsidise French farmers
I WRITE with reference to the recent letters about the parking chaos in Mount Pleasant. If people at the top end of Mount Pleasant parked their cars in their garages at the back of their homes, this would help. I live in the flats and we have our own
WHILE riding home from work at 5pm recently, I couldn't help but notice that once again there was a huge amount of congestion at the island by the Cresser garage, caused by the car transporter delivering cars to Reg Vardy/Trust Volkswagen. It was queued
A TALENTED Webheath body painting artist wowed the crowds at celebrations held to mark the first anniversary of a Worcestershire arts venue. Helen Elvin completed a full body paint on model Octavia Ball at the birthday party of the Bromsgrove Artrix on
SIR - Ms Sylvia Wells of Redditch should be more tolerant of the Big Issue sellers, the majority of whom are a bit down on their luck. She might even consider purchasing a magazine. She doesn't have to take the magazine and she might even feel that she's
HUNGRY tummies will be able to get a real taste of vegetarian and vegan cooking at St George's Community Hall from 7.30pm tonight. The event at the St George's Road hall showcases dishes prepared by Redditch Vegetarians and Vegans (RVV) including breakfast
IT beggars belief Jacqui Smith MP aligns herself with the campaign to stop the forthcoming closures at the Alexandra Hospital. Ms Smith represents a Government which has consistently funded the NHS with billions of pounds of taxpayers' money. Yet the
A DISABLED former member of the Women's Royal Army Corp says her life is being made a misery because Redditch Council has failed to fit suitable washing facilities in her Oakenshaw bungalow. Iris Scott, 71, of Mickleton Close, has lived in the bungalow
SIR - Who on earth is responsible for planning road closures in the city? With Wyld's Lane closed for several weeks the resultant diversion of traffic has meant a much greater number of vehicles clogging up London Road. It really does not make any sense
A CHURCH Hill man claims Redditch Council fouled up his postal ballot and he is now being denied the right to vote in tomorrow's local elections. Furious Mark Redfern says when he opened his postal ballot envelope on Friday, he found the voting form was
REDDITCH police have extended the fight against antisocial behaviour in Church Hill with the area's fourth dispersal order. The dispersal order, which covers Church Hill centre, the YMCA car park and surrounding areas, came into effect at 6pm on Friday
THERE was once a time when the world moved to a gentler rhythm. In the distant past, our forefathers might have felt soft turf under their feet as they went to their daily toil, rather than the unforgiving hardness of asphalt. The industrial revolution
GREEN-minded members of Redditch Council have made a commitment to combat global warming within the borough. Council Leader Phil Mould and chief executive Chris Smith have signed the nationally recognised Nottingham Declaration. The voluntary agreement
A SWEET treat was in store for the winner of a competition launched by the Kingfisher Centre's Kids Club. Rosalyn Rudge, six, from Southcrest, picked up a delicious Easter hamper from Thorntons after her correct entry form was picked out of the hat. During
HOME, away (Southern League Division One West fixtures unless stated) JULY Wed 13 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (friendly) 2-4 (Blakemore, Hadland). Sat 16 HEDNESFORD TOWN 0-3 (friendly). Tue 19 MOOR GREEN 0-1 (friendly). Sat 23 BRISTOL ROVERS 3-4 (friendly)
WANNABE Redditch rockers can take the first step in becoming the next big thing, thanks to a Stourbridge music venue. The Rock Caf 2000 in Mill Race Lane has joined forces with promoter Factory 5 to give unsigned bands the chance to take a step towards
SHOPPERS enjoyed coffee and cakes at Barclays Bank in Redditch while raising money for a Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Family and friends of Cheryl Jalloh, a young Redditch mum who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this year, served up the tasty
AN avid Woodrow sports fan recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Stan Claridge, of Frederick Eary House, marked his milestone birthday with a family meal at the Quality Hotel in Southcrest on April 22. But the celebrations did not stop there, as he
MORE than 100 guests from across the county joined us for afternoon tea at the Greig Hall on March 14. President Sheila Girvan and district chairman Dawn Williams welcomed members and their guests, together with representatives from local clubs and organisations
OUR April meeting was members' afternoon and a lot was going on. Judy Robinson, a committee member gave a demonstration of altered art, she showed us various items which she had decorated often with serviettes and made it all look so easy. After this
PROSPECTIVE foster parents are invited to an open day in Redditch next weekend. Worcestershire County Council's adoption service is hosting a special information event at the town hall on Saturday, May 13, between 10.30am-12.30pm. There are 43 fostering
MICHAEL Lawes, RBSA, was the speaker and demonstrator for our April meeting and his topic was Cityscapes in Gouache and Pastel. Michael works in a variety of media and contributes to a number of art publications. He is a frequent exhibitor and his original
A MATCHBOROUGH man proved just what a small world it can be while on holiday in New Zealand. John Mooney, of Barford Close, was taking a leisurely stroll in Christchurch with a relative when he bumped into Maurice Askew. Redditch-born Mr Askew, who moved
SANDRA Pomeroy set a new course record in the Bar St Martin's Trophy. The Ombersley Golf Club player's gross score of 79 won the tournament and recorded her name in the history books. Yvette Nunn came second, followed by Audrey Hewitt. The Gittins Trophy
A NEW committee was voted in at our AGM at our March meeting. Jo Chandler was elected president. After the official business members enjoyed an American supper, then taxed their brains with a quiz.
PUB regulars are being urged to put down their pints and pull on their trainers ready for the Redditch Fun Run. Organiser Dave Wilkins is looking for pub teams to take part in the Arrow Valley Countryside Centre event on May 20 and raise money for their
POLLING stations across both Redditch and the Stratford district will be open tomorrow between 7am-10pm. There will be two new polling stations in Redditch this year. Residents in the Headless Cross and Oakenshaw wards can vote at Vaynor First School
A GALA night of comedy and music is being held in aid of Redditch Blind. Revellers are invited to join the fun at the HDA Social Club in Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, next Thursday, May 11, from 8pm. The evening will include performances from a host of
FECKENHAM will be awash with flowers this weekend as the village hosts its 21st annual flower and garden festival. More than 25 gardens are expected to open to the public during the event, which is raising money for the St John the Baptist Church appeal
EARLY birds are invited to a dawn walk around Arrow Valley Lake this Saturday. Members of the Redditch branch of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust will enjoy the dawn chorus of Britain's bird life from 4am onwards. The walk around the Battens Drive centre
TRAIN enthusiasts will be on the right track when the 27th Redditch Model Railway Club exhibition takes place at the town hall. The event is at the Alcester Street hall on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. It will feature "Arrowmouth", the club's flagship
SHANE Drahm's hamstring problem is likely to deny him the chance to finish top points scorer in the Guinness Premiership this season. The Warriors fly-half limped off at half-time in Saturday's victory over Newcastle Falcons and he remains a major doubt
A FREE bus service for older people and the disabled has been criticised for being unfair to residents living in South Warwickshire and rural areas. Councillors raised concerns about the scheme, which was launched last month, at a Shire Hall committee
EVESHAM Rowing Club hosted its most successful Regatta weekend when than 600 crews were in action on the Avon. The host club picked up 24 wins - the best of all the competing clubs from around the country. Saturday saw crews racing upstream over 1,000m
THE latest round of the British Triathlon National Ranking Duathlon Series was held in Cambridge last Sunday and was part of the qualifying series for the World Champio-nships later this year. Michelle Parsons produced another commanding performance -
SECOND week's action in the Prudden Road Surfacing Summer League saw Studley head the Premier Division table after a 4-0 walkover against Inkberrow who were unable to field a team. Stratford missed out on sharing top spot after Littleton claimed an important
HONEYBOURNE racer Michael Elliott enjoyed a terrific weekend at Mall-ory Park. The teenager claimed second, third and fourth finishes in the Bemsee MRO Championship races. Racing his new GSX-R 1000 Suzuki, the youngster was only able to take part and
HONEYBOURNE racer Michael Elliott enjoyed a terrific weekend at Mall-ory Park. The teenager claimed second, third and fourth finishes in the Bemsee MRO Championship races. Racing his new GSX-R 1000 Suzuki, the youngster was only able to take part and
THE weekly club run for members of Evesham Whee-lers was to Toddington Stat-ion. Ten B riders made up the group that travelled through Harvington, Fladbury, Elmley Castle, Ashton, Beckford, and Alderton and on to coffee at Toddington. The return was via
PRESCOTT stages the opening Speed Hill Climb of the new season this weekend but don't expect a gentle warm-up for the summer skirmishes. Topping the bill at this Bugatti Owners' Club event is the British Championship Series with the top names in the sport
MEMBERS of the Arden club at Defford contested the second race in the Arden Tro-phy Series. A short course was set in the light wind and it was Jeremy Griffiths who overcame a confusing start who crossed the finish line first. Fellow Enterprise racer,
TWO new Special Constables have joined the ranks at Alcester Police Station. The officers, Sally Richard, from Wythall, and Robert Twigg, from Redditch, will be working alongside experienced special constables and regular officers on the beat to help
Evesham and District Flying Club TEN members sent 123 birds to Poole on April 29, liberated at 10.15am into a light northerly wind. 1 I Carenza 1226.01; 2 & 3 J Kelly 1225.70 & 1209.76; 4 G Haynes 1160.74; 5 Mrs J Heckingbottom 1160.06; 6 B Young
ALCESTER Town Council has forwarded a rejection to plans for a development on land at Priory Road. The proposal for 14 dwellings, three retail units and four offices on the Brooklyn site were submitted by Mayfield Land and Estates. The town council has
THE Bank Holiday celebration of Alcester's heritage has been deemed a great success by organisers - and plans are already afoot for another. The three days of festivities included walks, talks and displays to promote the town and its history. Event organiser
ALCESTER Town Council will soon have the chance to speak to health chiefs about delays to the long-awaited hospital. The chief executive of South Warwickshire Primary Care Trust (PCT), Teresa French, will be attending the town's planning meeting on May
A MILESTONE in the history of the Greig has passed with the final annual meeting of the centre as a trust. The Hannah Susan Greig Memorial Trust is now a company limited by guarantee - and at the forefront is a descendant of the building's founder. Ross
STAFF and pupils at an Alcester school have been highly praised in a report by government inspectors. Alcester Grammar School was rated "outstanding" by OFSTED following a visit at the end of March. It said: "Students make good progress in the main school
A 17 YEAR old from Alcester has recently completed a gruelling six-month army training course. Fusilier Joseph Hemming, a former St Benedict's High School pupil, passed out at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick on April 21. Joseph will be joining
TOWNSFOLK can give blood at the Greig today. Sessions will be held from 1.30-3.15pm and 4.30-7.15pm. Visit www.blood.co.uk for more details.
MOZART'S young life is brought to life by his earliest pieces of music at the Artrix as part of Bromsgrove Festival on Friday, May 5 (7.45pm start). Director Gabrielle Byams-Grounds is set to explore the young genius's life and how his talent developed
ALERTING all local bands! The Advertiser/Messenger is part of a nationwide search to find 2006's hottest new groups. 'Local Heroes' aims to uncover grassroots talent and propel two top bands to national stardom. The winners will play in front of thousands
Wednesday, May 3 Rocky Horror Show, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Until May 13. Tickets on 0870 607 7533. Young Enterprise presents The Young Enterprise Local Area Finals Evening, Artrix, Bromsgrove. Tickets on 577330 or www.artrix.co.uk Paradise Lost
Wednesday, May 3 EVENT: The Young Enterprise Local Area Finals, Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. MUSIC: Joe Brown, Palace Theatre, Alcester Road, Redditch. MUSIC: Time Enough, Hop Pole Inn, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. THEATRE: Trainspotting, Birmingham
IN the first amateur production at the recently refurbished Palace Theatre, Studley Operatic Society presents My Fair Lady. The society, which celebrates its centenary this year, will perform the classic musical from Tuesday to next Saturday. It will
FOR a night of fun-filled family entertainment, visit the Artrix for a rip-roaring production of Oklahoma! BOS, incorporating Bromsgrove Musical Productions, is staging the hit show from Monday to next Saturday. Set in Indian territory at the beginning
A LAVISH production of Verdi's operatic masterpiece Rigoletto will grace the stage at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on Sunday. The stunning performance will feature Isla - a golden eagle with a seven foot wingspan. Based on the play by Victor Hugo
A GROUP of Inkberrow singers are staging their spring concert on Saturday. The Ballard Singers, a ladies choir, will perform a variety of music to suit all tastes including classical pieces songs from the musicals and jazz standards. The concert starts
COULD it be magic or has the recently reformed Take That managed to stage an arena show far superior to any other current artist? A decade after Samaritans phone lines were jammed with calls from inconsolable teenage girls when Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard
FANS of Doctor Who rejoice: the 10th timelord (David Tennant) and his plucky sidekick Rose (Billie Piper) return with a bang in these two episodes from the cult television series. Rejoice... and then suffer a nagging feeling that the two instalments on
ANYONE looking for something a little different to listen to over a summer crammed to bursting with World Cup anthems and sugary pop could do a lot worse than grab a copy of this album. Few would consider Springsteen and folk music to be ideal bedfellows
THE choir's 32nd annual concert was a complete sell-out on both nights. The performances were more than just entertainment and will be remembered with delight for some time. The concert was based on an international theme, culminating in a feast of British
ANSELL Vince Charles Shirley, Karen and Tracey would like to thank Family, Friends and Neighbours for their kind support and cards received in memory of Vince. Also thanks for donations of over £300 for the Acorns Childrens Hospice Published in paper
CRANE SAMPSON Neil and Cheryl Would like to announce the birth of their daughter Isabel Bethany Crane a sister for Megan. Born on April 15th, weighing 6lb 2oz. Published in paper 03/05/2006
MCCANN Pat Passed away peacefully at her home on April 26th, 2006, aged 60 years. Beloved wife of David, dearly loved mum of Julia and David John, mother in law to Nigel and beloved grandmother to Cameron and Taylor. She will be sadly missed by all her
DODMAN nee Cooper SRN Brenda Passed away peacefully at The Pilgrims Hospice Ashford, Kent, on Saturday, April 29th, 2006, after a long illness, aged 65 years. Formerly of Upton Snodsbury. She will be greatly missed by husband Michael and children Michelle
HUXLEY Victor Frederick Late of Worcester. Peacefully in Ludlow Hospital on April 25th, 2006, aged 82 years. Loved and missed by all his Family. Funeral service to take place at The Church of St Barnabas, Worcester on Thursday, May 4th at 12.30 p.m.,
HARDING Jennifer Three years today. Remembered every day. Husband Alan, also Rachel, Simon, Brian, Chris, Sara and loving grandchildren. Published in paper 03/05/2006
POYNER Maureen Patricia Born February 16th, 1940. Passed away May 3rd, 2005. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, We'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Love from Jim, Tracy, James and Nicola. xxxx ----------- A million
EDWARDS James Eddie Birthday memories. Thinking of you today and everyday. Love and miss you so much. All our love Mum, Steve, Sasha and Connor. xx Published in paper 03/05/2006
HARDMAN Harold John Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed away three years ago. Also remembering Roy and Martin with love and happy memories. In our thoughts everyday, in our hearts forever. You are all still dearly
Leighton Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Southern League Division One West By Steve Riddick STRIKER Delton Francis bagged his first ever goal for Rovers but was denied the glory of three points by a late equaliser by Leighton Town at Bell Close on Saturday
ALERTING all local bands! The Advertiser/Messenger is part of a nationwide search to find 2006's hottest new groups. 'Local Heroes' aims to uncover grassroots talent and propel two top bands to national stardom. The winners will play in front of thousands
CIGARETTES were stolen from a Studley service station. A group of men smashed the door of the Star Service Station on Alcester Road last Wednesday and stole cigarettes from behind the counter. They made off towards Birmingham at about 2.30am in a grey
A PEDESTRIAN was injured in a hit and run accident near Morrisons supermarket. Police are appealing for information after the man, who is in his 30s, suffered minor injuries following the collision last Wednesday at around 9pm. He was taken to the Alexandra
WORCESTER residents are getting good value for money from city councillors according to the official attendance records. Accounts obtained by the Worcester News going back to June 2004 show several councillors with 100 per cent records at full council
AN elderly dog discovered in a terrible condition has now found a loving home and been given a new lease of life. When Minni was found as a stray in the village of Holt Fleet, near Worcester, last month, her rescuers thought she might be close to death
WORCESTER people are being encouraged to top the £25,000 they raised last year during Christian Aid Week. From May 14 to 21, volunteers will again be collecting money in envelopes and cans. If the local sum is repeated across the whole country, this would
SIR Edward Elgar has been displaced from top spot in a poll to find the nation's favourite British classical work - but is still in the top 10 twice. Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending pushed Worcestershire-born Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor and Variations
AN AIR of optimism emerged from in the wake of the club's relegation and the end of a 38-year tenure at Common Road. "It isn't all depressing," remarked Evesham United manager Paul West. "I couldn't have asked for more from my players during the past
Badsey Rgrs U-11 3, Swindon Village Bowmen B 2 (aet) JAMES Schembri fired in a superb last-gasp winner as Rangers retained the Chelten-ham and Gloucester League Cup at Whaddon Road last Sunday. Schembri's solo strike with penalties beckoning sent the
A BARREN Bank Holiday weekend in front of goal left Pershore Town reflecting on a couple of Midland Combin-ation Premier Division defeats. An injury-time winner sentenced them to defeat at home to title chasing Coventry Sphinx last Saturday, while the
SIX Mini Soccer Finals are being staged by the Mercian Festival Junior League at Malvern Town on Sunday. There's both boys and girls matches on a busy day that gets under way at 10am with the last of the finals set to start seven hours later. The Under
HALFORDS Athletic will contest a fourth Stratford and District Alliance knockout final tonight when they face Cubbington Albion. This time it's the Nursing Home Cup Final at Alveston (7.30) and they will be hoping to add to their earlier success in the
JUNIOR teams are invited to enter a five-a-side tournament being staged as part of this year's Off-enham Wake celebrations. The WFA affiliated event will take place on Sunday, June 11 from 12 noon and will be split into two age groups - 6-10 and 11-15
Evesham United Ladies 1, Malvern Town 1 UNITED could have found themselves a goal behind inside the first minute when the ball was played in to a Town striker who contrived to shoot wide. Sam Perry then bore down on the visiting goal but her shot was
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Redditch Arrows opened their season with a fine 19-12 victory at Oxford Saints, their first game in Division Two Central. Oxford missed an early punt at goal and this saw the Arrows respond with fullback Toby Rhodes powering over, Jon
TENNIS: The second week of Prudden Road Surfacing Summer Tennis League fixtures saw Studley head the Premier Division table thanks to a 4-0 walkover when opponents Inkberrow failed to field a team. Stratford missed out on sharing top spot after Littleton
DARTS: Church Hill A were the form side this week in Division A of the Astwood Bank Summer League. The side romped to a convincing 7-2 victory over visitors Astwood Bank Club and were helped on their way by some fine darts from Kevin Bryan and Craig Maxwell
GOLF: Redditch GC beat Bromsgrove 3- at home in their opening West Midland League fixture of the season. Redditch Seniors preserved their unbeaten record by halving their match with Worcestershire Golf & Country Club Seniors, also at Redditch. Meanwhile
Wednesday, May 3 EVENT: The Young Enterprise Local Area Finals, Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. MUSIC: Joe Brown, Palace Theatre, Alcester Road, Redditch. MUSIC: Time Enough, Hop Pole Inn, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. THEATRE: Trainspotting, Birmingham
REDDITCH Trades Council is to press for a pedestrian crossing in Birchfield Road, Headless Cross. The place they would like it is where children going to the Primary and Infant schools have to cross the road on their way from the new housing estate. At
REDDITCH firemen played farmers to a herd of thirsty cows after a power failure cut their water supply. When blizzard conditions brought power lines crashing down, 70 cows at Lower Tookey's Farm, Astwood Bank, were left without a drink. With no electricity
A MEMORIAL game takes place at Studley FC this weekend when Headless Cross Ladies take on a West Midlands Select side. The game is being held in memory of former Headless Cross player Eve Adams who died suddenly during the season. Adams trained many players
IN the first amateur production at the recently refurbished Palace Theatre, Studley Operatic Society presents My Fair Lady. The society, which celebrates its centenary this year, will perform the classic musical from Tuesday to next Saturday. It will
FOR a night of fun-filled family entertainment, visit the Artrix for a rip-roaring production of Oklahoma! BOS, incorporating Bromsgrove Musical Productions, is staging the hit show from Monday to next Saturday. Set in Indian territory at the beginning
A LAVISH production of Verdi's operatic masterpiece Rigoletto will grace the stage at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on Sunday. The stunning performance will feature Isla - a golden eagle with a seven foot wingspan. Based on the play by Victor Hugo
ALVECHURCH actors are putting on another treat with a production of Sing On! this week. Alvechurch Dramatic Society is set to perform the Rick Abbott comedy at the village hall from tomorrow until Saturday. The show, a comedy about a musical, is the sequel
ST Luke's Church Hall hosts an evening of entertainment from husband and wife team Goldstone and Clemmow on Saturday. The couple will perform A Golden Treasury of Piano Duets on their sophisticated digital piano as part of Shindig, the rural touring programme
Yate Tn 1, Evesham Utd U-15 1 A SCRAPPY game played on a hard and difficult surface ended all-square. The highlight of the morning was the goal from Adam Styles that gave United the lead. The visitors endeavoured to play football against strong opposition
SIX Mini Soccer Finals are being staged by the Mercian Festival Junior League at Malvern Town on Sunday. There's both boys and girls matches on a busy day that gets under way at 10am with the last of the finals set to start seven hours later. The Under
Evesham United Ladies 1, Malvern Town 1 UNITED could have found themselves a goal behind inside the first minute when the ball was played in to a Town striker who contrived to shoot wide. Sam Perry then bore down on the visiting goal but her shot was
SHANE Drahm's hamstring problem is likely to deny him the chance to finish top points scorer in the Guinness Premiership this season. The Warriors fly-half limped off at half-time in Saturday's victory over Newcastle Falcons and he remains a major doubt
STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds saluted Roy Rencher for steering the club away from relegation. The Walshes Meadow side maintained their Southern League Division One West status with a vital final-day 1-0 victory at fellow strugglers Dunstable
PAUL West insists there is still cause for optimism, despite Evesham United's relegation. The Robins slump back to Southern League Division One West after just one struggling campaign in the Premier Division. United beat bottom club Chesham United 3-1
WESTFIELDS also face an anxious wait over their Midland Alliance status. The Hereford outfit, who finished third-from-bottom in the division, would be ineligible to take part in next season's FA Cup competition if relegated. Westfields, therefore, could
PROMOTED Bromyard got their Crusader Worcestershire League Division One campaign off to a winning start with a stylish victory. Bromyard comfortably defeated Brockhampton by nine wickets after Ash Bullock (100 not out) and debutant Olly Bailey (58) helped
I SWEAR when the occasion calls for it. Computer failures, hammer on thumb instead of nail... you know, those things that are sent to try us. My father used to say that swearing indicated a lack of vocabulary and once applied this logic when he had an
OUR New Labour leaders say they are keen to restore the notion of respect back into society. My feeling is that they haven't got a hope in hell. The emergence of the uncivilised minority that increasingly dominates news headlines has come about because
By Peter McKinney BARNT Green CC captain Simon Froggatt believes the pressure will be on his side to defend the Birmingham and District League Premier Division Championship. Green will go into their first league game against Shrewsbury on Saturday, May
BROMSGROVE CC captain Nick Davies is confident that his side is well equipped for an assault on the Birmingham and District League Division One. The Boars go into the first league fixture away to relegated Halesowen on the back of an impressive pre-season
Barnt Green 203-5 Walsall 204-7 Walsall won by one run BARNT Green were knocked out of the Graham Williamson Trophy on Saturday after batsman Graham Archer inspired a Walsall comeback. Green will miss the competition's final for the first time in its
Lye 135 all out Avoncroft 136-5 Avoncroft won by five wickets AVONCROFT made a winning start to life in the Worcestershire County Cricket League Division Two. The newly promoted side produced a disciplined display with the bat and ball to get the season
BROMSGROVE seconds comfortably defeated Ombersley by 114 runs in Saturday's friendly match at St Godwalds. New captain Greg Gibbin experienced a satisfying result and performance in the last match before the Birmingham and District League starts. The
THE countryside has come to a Worcester estate. A herd of 20 hand-reared cattle have been making themselves at home on the Ronkswood Hill Meadows, off Newtown Road, Ronks-wood, as part of a conservation exercise. The cattle have been given free rein on
THE Government must take responsibility for the 720 jobs to be cut by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, a county MEP has said. But Worcester MP Mike Foster has argued the blame cannot be laid at the Government's door. The trust announced last
