IT'S back to the drawing board for Jim Mallinder's England after they conceded three tries in a 29-14 mauling at the hands of pre-tournament favourites New Zealand. With 66 minutes gone in Vichy, the Kiwis had raced into a 29-0 lead, with England's
PHIL Jaques thrashed the Essex attack for a career-best 244 as Worcestershire built up a superb total of 459-5 on the opening day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship duel at Chelmsford. The 27-year-old Australian dominated the bowling with
WORCESTER Nomads' Sunday Firsts thrashed Stourbridge Social by 153 runs in their friendly match. Ollie Flower (35) and Richard Millard put on 50 for the first Noamds wicket. Good contributions from Tom Isaacs (24) and Guy Davies (31) helped maintain
BACK in March, South Africa stunned the cricket world by scoring a record 438-9 to win their one-day international against Australia, who had just smashed the previous best ever score by making 434-4 in their innings. On Saturday, Himbleton and Colwall
WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s took on their Berkshire counterparts at Ombersley and clinched a thilling two-wicket victory. Berkshire won the toss and elected to bat as Worcestershire took to the field in their first home match of the season. Marin Mudway
SAM Boden bowled Chaddesley Corbett to maximum points in their Crusader Worcestershire League division one second XI game with Kington. Boden picked up 5-35 as Kington were bowled out for 128 in reply to Chaddesley's 172-6. The result moved Chaddesley
JAMES Brown's fantastic performance certainly gave his Bromyard team-mates the feel-good factor when he played a major part in the demolition of Romsley in their Crusader Worcestershire League division one second XI clash. The 34-year-old, who classes
HEREFORD United are still waiting to hear from striking star Adam Stansfield after Exeter City claimed they had secured his signature. The former Yeovil player, currently on holiday, was offered a new, improved deal with the Bulls following their promotion
IT'S back to the drawing board for Jim Mallinder's England after they conceded three tries in a 29-14 mauling at the hands of pre-tournament favourites New Zealand. With 66 minutes gone in Vichy, the Kiwis had raced into a 29-0 lead, with England's
PHIL Jaques thrashed the Essex attack for a career-best 244 as Worcestershire built up a superb total of 459-5 on the opening day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship duel at Chelmsford. The 27-year-old Australian dominated the bowling with
SIR - I was disgusted to read that police in Worcester are pouring away a high-value amount of alcohol. Surely in this era of under-funded services in all public sectors, the alcohol collected should have been put back on sale and the funds used to perhaps
SIR - I read with disbelief the letter from David Barlow (June 6) stating that the NHS is chronically under-managed. Does he live in the real world or is he and his colleagues (pen pushers) on a giant ego trip? Of course everyone realises that giant
SIR - I am writing to you to tell your readers that the Swan Theatre is trying to raise £40,000 to install air-conditioning. If you have been to the Swan Theatre at any time when it is full, you will know how hot it can get. If you have attended an
SIR - The shortsightedness of the plan to build 10,000 more houses around Worcester beggars belief. An already overloaded road system will become gridlocked. All the health and emergency services in the city will find it increasingly difficult to cope
SIR - Your headline last week showed proposed sites for 10,000 new homes on greenfield sites all around Worcester. A few nights ago, your headline tells of massive cuts in the health service to reduce the budget deficit at our new hospital. So how
SIR - The Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Peter Selby, is very charitable (Worcester News, June 6 ) in attributing John Prescott's `inappropriate behaviour' to overwork. Nevertheless, Mr Prescott is not exactly the first person to have erred in the
LAST week, we reported that greenfield sites around Worcester were being earmarked to accommodate the 10,000 new homes central government insists must be built to conform to Whitehall's growth targets. Although opposition to these plans has so far been
THERE are four words that Worcestershire County Council does not want to hear this morning. And if Mike Layland does actually say "we told you so" then there will be few observers of the Bilford Road tip saga who will disagree with him. Worcester's
A WORCESTERSHIRE- based presentation and communication company has become one of the first of its kind to introduce the use of revolutionary high definition (HD) technology. DRP Group, which is based in Hartlebury, has just received its brand new Sony
WORCESTER'S MP has been in talks with police minister Tony McNulty over proposed police mergers. Mike Foster met Mr McNulty to discuss Govern-ment plans to merge West Mercia into a regional super-force, covering the entire West Midlands. Last week's
AFTER living in harmony for 60 long years, one Worcester couple are celebrating in style. Frank and Joan Bright, of St Swithun's Close, first met in 1944 when Frank, now 84, was a train driver, an occupation he had for over 40 years, and 78-year-old
AN adventurous retired lawyer from Worcester and his son are setting off on the trail of Genghis Khan's birthplace in a 6,000-mile fund-raising trip - for a £10,000 reward. Kevin Poole and his son Richard, aged 19, aim to raise thousands of pounds
THREE groups of youths roaming the village of Kempsey have been blamed for a catalogue of vandalism and anti-social behaviour. One parish councillor, John Michael, described them as "feral gangs" of youths showing disrespect. He warned there would be
PATIENTS say nurses and therapists are performing to a high standard despite the cash crisis in the Worcestershire NHS. The Worcestershire Association Of Service Users carried out the survey of patients in March to find out what they felt about their
IT will be "follow the signs to Malvern" this weekend when the Three Counties Show takes place on its picturesque site in the shadow of the hills. About 100,000 visitors are expected to visit the Three Counties showground during the three-day show.
ENGLAND fan Richard Dawe is determined to show his support for the football team. As Sven's men prepare to take on Trinidad and Tobago today, his flock of sheep are showing their true colours. Football fanatic Richard Dawe has sheared and painted
IT's a long way from the Swan theatre to Broadway but a former Worcester man has made the journey in style after winning the New York stage's equivalent of an Oscar. John Doyle, who will be remembered by many as the artistic director of the Swan Theatre
A DEVELOPMENT company that prides itself on rejuvenating industrial parts of Worcester has revealed its plans for another "neglected" section of the city, creating more than 500 jobs. St Modwen Developments Ltd has bought the former Tolladine goods
PILES of rubbish including asbestos have been dumped on a Worcester estate as the city and county council argue about how to solve the problem. One city councillor has claimed the mound of rubbish left in Ronkswood proves fly-tipping has increased since
SAMBA music and dancing led by percussionists Nick and Karen Ledbury ended an arts week with a bang at Red Hill Primary School, Worcester. During the week, Key Stage 1 children worked with artist Marie-Therese King to make two large batik banners based
A FULL orchestral concert in Leominster Priory on Saturday, June 24, marks the swansong for Hereford String Orchestra conductor Nic Fallowfield. Nic has taken the orchestra from strength to strength over the past 15 years and the programme will be a rousing
CHARLES MacCarthy remembers his late friend John Wright not with broad brush strokes, but in those subtle touches of colour that capture character. Such touches marked the friendship between the two artists - and a tribute to one of Leominster's top talents
HABBERLEY Valley has been the scene of a lot of conservation work over the last couple of years. However, judging the success of such projects can take some time for the natural communities to recover and begin to improve. One example of this is the work
Since 2003, a group of gardens opened to the public under the National Gardens Scheme has raised more than £4,000 for charity. Marlbrook Gardens in Bromsgrove, formerly known as Braces Lane Gardens, was set up by neighbours who felt their lovingly-maintained
RHS MEDAL WIN Local garden designer Jayne Bennetto was the proud recipient of a Royal Horticultural Society Bronze Medal at this year's Malvern Spring Gardening Show, held at the Three Counties Showground. Jayne's design, 'The Lost Garden', was created
Choosing the perfect fireplace to suit your individual style and the character of your home can be a difficult process, but inspiration is at hand thanks to the aptly-named Inspirational Fires. The Bearwood-based firm, run by the Munger family, specialises
If you have high standards and you want your home to live up to them, the idea of a bespoke kitchen has obvious appeal - but co-ordinating the various elements can be a logistical nightmare. However, K.A.W. Interior Design offers individually-designed
DWT Legal, with offices in Hagley and Kidderminster, a wide range of legal and financial serviceprovides s covering business and personal affairs. Following the unexpected and radical changes to UK inheritance tax laws announced in the recent budget,
It's show time for Bloor at Castle Court Bloor Homes has opened the doors to a stylish show home within its Castle Court development in Astwood Bank. The four-bedroom detached 'Cottenham' is an elegant double-fronted home with a bright reception hall,
Getting married is becoming increasingly fashionable again and bridal fashion lies at the heart of preparation for the big day. Contemporary designers have created some dramatic forward-thinking gowns for the modern bride, but bridal couture has essentially
A beautiful piece of jewellery makes a perfect finishing touch for any wedding outfit, whether traditional or alternative, and Bulatti offers a vast range of designer costume jewellery in a variety of unusual styles. To maintain individuality, 100 new
A summer cruise is undoubtedly an opportunity to show off a wardrobe of stylish fashions, whether taking the air on deck, strolling around a sun-baked port town or dressing up for an evening of dinner and dancing. With several destinations all in one
RICKY Cool and the Hoolas will be rocking at Stourport High School on Saturday. All the proceeds from the 7.30pm concert, will be divided between Bewdley in Bloom and Bewdley First Responders. Tickets are available from Bewdley Books, Yarn and 07851 065177
A 19th century cap belonging to a former Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire is one of the items on display in a new exhibition at Bewdley Museum. It is called Hats Off and features a variety of headwear, including tops hats, school caps and babies' bonnets
THE search is on for hunky Kidderminster men to perform with The Official UK Dreamboys at Kidderminster's Mirage nightclub next Thursday, June 22. Those who think their husband, partner or boyfriend has what it takes should send a photo, with contact
THEATREGOERS will be taken back in time by a group of performers at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre at the end of next week. The New Horizons Youth Arts Group, based in Kidderminster, will present The Times, They Are a Changin on Saturday, June 24. There
TALENTED young performers will be in the spotlight at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre tomorrow for their end-of-season extravaganza. The theatre's Youth Group will present a selection of extracts from plays including Our Day Out by Willy Russell and Dear
Library, Kidderminster - Waseley Hills Craft Guild, until July 6. Life's a Doodle, until July 8. Library, Bewdley - One Man and his Dog, until Friday. Library, Droitwich - What Goes Around Comes Around, until June 30. Library, Redditch - Rural Icons:
Repertory, Birmingham - On the Piste, until June 24. Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham - The New Statesman, until Saturday. Festival Theatre, Malvern - A Taste of Honey, until Saturday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Fireman Sam to the Rescue, until Sunday. Abba
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Slip of the Tongue and Def Leppard. Little Civic - Play. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverley: The Queen's Head - The Trojans. Birmingham: Symphony Hall - organ concert
SONGS from one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operas will be performed by members of Kidderminster Choral Society on Saturday. Singers will take to the stage to present a concert performance of The Gondoliers and will be joined by guest soloists
FIVE talented performers will take to the spotlight for a summer proms extravaganza at Kidderminster Town Hall next month. Tenor, Russell Painter, will perform with soprano, Beth Dunn and accompanist, Sara Weaver, who are all from Wyre Forest, as well
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's visit to Kenilworth has been billed as the "tale of the Indian left-arm spinners". KVCC will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's home defeat to Himley when they travel to Warwickshire. And head coach Ross Edwards believes
IN the heat at Lea Lane, Cookley firsts dominated the match to bag a well-deserved win against Cutnall Green in Division Three North. Cutnall Green won the toss and batted first but were dismissed for 219 in just shy of 50 overs, with Andy Parker and
Crusader Worcestershire County League Division One 1st teams Barnards Green v Eastnor. Eastnor won by two wickets. Barnards Green 178 all out (6) (K Golder 58, Adeel 4-20), Eastnor 181-8 (24) (Atiq 76, JClarke 4-26). Bewdley v Astwood Bank. Bewdley won
A RAIL users' lobbying group has taken its campaign for better services for Kidderminster to the top by meeting the rail minister. Stourbridge Line User Group represents people who commute from Worcester to Birmingham via Kidderminster and arranged to
A FIVE generation Kidderminster family will be raising a glass to celebrate the arrival of this bouncing baby girl. Kelsey O'Brien, whose mother is 20-year-old Toni O'Brien, of Windsor Drive, was born at Worcestershire Royal Hospital last month. She has
A KIDDERMINSTER superstore looks set to create nearly 200 extra jobs. Morrison's workforce will more than double to 350 staff, if planning chiefs give the supermarket the green light to move its premises to Stourvale Mills. Two new bridges, over the River
A KIDDERMINSTER councillor has lavished praise on the police for helping restore peace to a town park previously plagued by gangs of teenagers drinking alcohol into the early hours of the morning. Extra officers and community support officers have been
PUBLIC protection is high on the agenda with the recruitment of 18 newly qualified probation officers. The new recruits, some of whom have taken up posts in Kidderminster, received certificates during a diploma presentation evening in the town. Patricia
A SHORTAGE of coach parking facilities in Kidderminster and Bewdley could hamper efforts to boost tourist visits to the towns, councillors have been told. Members of Wyre Forest District Council's prosperity panel were given a briefing paper updating
DEDICATED gardeners will show off their hard work in memory of a popular Kidderminster electrician on Sunday. Kidderminster Horticultural Society is holding its open day in honour of former member, Stan Heath, who died, aged 76, in December. Mr Heath
KIDDERMINSTER'S High Street has a fresh look thanks to the launch of the new market. More than 30 traders, selling everything from fresh produce to soft furnishings, are now operating from purpose-made stalls. A bright colour scheme co-ordinates the look
A BEWDLEY man who bounced back after suffering a life-threatening condition has had extra reason to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with the love of his life. Brian Lapworth, who is married to June, collapsed after suffering from a burst brain
HEALTH awareness was highlighted during a series of events in Cookley this week. Patients were invited to find out more about the current trends and treatments for diabetes at Cookley Medical Centre on Tuesday. Dawn Edwards, the diabetic specialist nurse
A CELEBRATORY tea party will be in full swing to mark Bewdley achieving Fairtrade Town status on Sunday. The event, in the Jubilee Gardens, has been organised by Rev Keith James and the steering committee behind the campaign, which began two years ago
MEMBERS of a Kidderminster school's parents' association intend to buy new play equipment for children with proceeds from a summer fair on Saturday. Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School is hosting the event, which runs from 1.30pm until 5pm. Activities
ORGANISERS of one of Bewdley's most popular events will be celebrating four decades of summer fun and games on Saturday. It is the 40th anniversary of Bewdley Carnival, which traces its origins back to late Wribbenhall miner, Ivor Caldwell, who was inspired
A "ROYAL" visitor will be arriving at Kidderminster's Severn Valley Railway station this weekend. The Great Western Railway King class locomotive, No 6024 King Edward I, will make a rare visit to the SVR, on timetabled trains. Members of the 6024 Preservation
100 Years Ago June 16, 1906 An extraordinary meeting of the parishioners of Defford and the outlying district, instigated by the members of the Working Men's Institute, was held on a patch of green at the rear of the village church on Wednesday evening
FOUR Wyre Forest schools have all earned a prestigious national award. Arts Council England - the development agency which funds a range of arts activities - has recognised Kidderminster's Sion Hill Middle and Stourport First schools with Artsmark gold
This year The Prince's Trust celebrates its 30th birthday. The trust is also the Worcester News preferred charity for 2006/07. Here, reporter Lauren Murray looks forward to the charity's big birthday celebration WHEN most people turn 30 they start to
THE junior team at Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club produced an impressive display to win the second round of the Young Athletes League at Rugby. They racked up a total of 29 individual first places across the day's events, and also came home
IT was worth the wait for MCM Meat Cutters' Kev Williams when his ongoing hunch that peg eight should produce a good weight was proved right. Fishing six metres out on the deck at his favoured peg, Williams took the honours in the open with a catch of
An estimated £500 was raised by bouncing youngsters who took part in a sponsored event to raise cash for the Downs Syndrome Association. The 24-hour trampoline jumping marathon took place last weekend, beginning at midnight on Friday and ending at midnight
A CAMPAIGN to recruit foster carers in Worcestershire has been hailed as a success. Enquiries have more than doubled since social workers and foster carers introduced fostering information sessions across the county last month. The sessions, including
A KIDDERMINSTER landlord is aiming to put a town pub on the map with an £80,000 face-lift. New landlord of Ye Olde Seven Stars, Robin Copeman, hopes the changes will attract more customers to the pub and to the area. He is also keen to recapture the traditional
Larford Specimen Pool: Mark Brickles 51-0, Geoff Wilkes 38-15, John Hancocks 31-8, Andy Vickers 28-14. Points to date: Vickers 96, Hancocks 84, Steve Rayner 82, Dennis Moles 80, Trevor Hyrons 76, Geoff Wilkes 71. Next contest at Hurcott Pool on June 25
Hackenchop Pool Darnell Fisheries: John Gale 33-3-0, Pete White 26-7-0, Richard Broadhurst 24-12-0, Graham Rosser 22-6-0. The contest this Sunday will be held at Kings Wordley on Mallards Pool. Please note the secretary will be collecting Lyttelton card
POLICING in Wyre Forest could be threatened by a massive potential budget shortfall, according to the chairman of West Mercia Police Authority. Paul Deneen expressed his concern over what he feared would be a shortfall of more than £220 million in funding
STAFF and pupils at Holy Redeemer School in Pershore unveiled a commemorative bench in memory of former school governor Ken Chambers. The bench, a circled seat around a tree, has been placed near the entrance to the school. The bench was unveiled at a
Keepers Pool: J Brooks 52-9-0, Sue Jacques 34-12-0, J Fox 23-9-0, R Price 20-8-0. Next contest is Sunday June 25 on the Lyttelton pegs 50-79.
POLICE have stepped up patrols in a Kidder-minster park after vandals caused around £1,000 of damage to a popular shelter used by families. Councillor Marcus Hart, who had discovered the damage in Brinton Park, said a mindless minority were spoiling things
There will be a knockabout match on HETA pool on Saturday June 17. Draw at 7am, fishing from 7.45am until 12.45pm.
I WAS deeply angered by the "Duty Calls For John" story that appeared on the front page of the June 8 edition of the Shuttle/Times & News. The Iraq war is a predatory war of aggression based on well-publicised lies. John's "duty," in fact, is to subjugate
Wednesday Open, Heron: Tony Cook 34-4 (Peg 24), Wayne Harper 13-6 (18), Billy Hodgets 12-5 (15). Sunday Open AM, Heron: Pete Hodge 25-0 (33), Nick Jones 22-4-0 (22), Harry Taylor 13-6 (26). Sunday Afternoon Open: Hodge 74-12-0 (18), Gary Watkins 74-4-
o Macmillan Ward, Evesham Hospital - to close. o Bredon Ward, Evesham Hospital - to close (temporarily). o Day Rehabilitation Unit, Evesham Hospital - to close. o GP out-of-hours service - reduced. o Payment for GPs attending hospital meetings at Evesham
I WAS so pleased to read in the Shuttle/Times & News last week of a pensioner who had her purse returned. I also lost my purse on Monday, May 22 but whoever stole by finding, I hope it does not happen to them one day as it causes a lot of upset. JUST
A KIDDERMINSTER trader is hoping to overturn a ban stopping her putting up hanging baskets outside a town shopping centre. Sandra Wolfenden, of Natural Break in Blackwell Street, said traders used to be able to hang baskets all round the outside of the
Clensmore: Geoff Ife 4-13-0, Clive James 1-15-8, Stan James 1-7-0, Mark Brown 1-5-12. Heightington Pool: Mick Scott 47-4-0, Clive James 24-3-0, Pete Mountford 21-4-0, Mark Brown 18-2-0.
TWO dogs were left close to death after being left in their owners' cars over the weekend when the Vale was clocking up the hottest temperatures in the country. The two were left in cars in Evesham where they were discovered in distress by RSPCA inspectors
I WOULD like the owner of the German shepherd dog that attacked my dog at around 10.30am on Monday, June 5 on Gilbert Scott Way, Kidderminster, to know the consequences of not keeping their dog on a lead and under control. My dog was hurt in the attack
A KIDDERMINSTER trader has put his best foot forward to conquer Britain's highest mountain for charity. Oswald Bailey's manager, John Brookes, and a team of colleagues from stores nationwide climbed Ben Nevis for Children in Need on Tuesday last week.
FOOTBALL fans are being urged to give unnecessary waste the boot - by recycling the mountain of extra cans and bottles they generate during the World Cup. Residents thirsting for an England victory look set to crack open thousands of extra cans and bottles
VALE MP Peter Luff has put the proposed closure of the Macmillan beds at Evesham at the top of his campaigning agenda against the PCT's cuts, saying closure would be "an insult to the generosity of local people over many years". He said the proposal is
MACMILLAN services at Evesham Community Hospital's palliative care unit, under threat of closure, may never fully recover if the ward's specialist nurses are forced to separate under the Primary Care Trust's cost cutting plans. That is the view of Frances
THE Vale of Evesham Historical Society has acquired a valuable new addition for the Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre. The document from the last Abbot of Evesham Abbey went under the hammer at Christie's in London last week and was expected to fetch
The annual meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will be held at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester, on Sunday 8pm. The league can still accommodate new boys and girls teams in most age groups. The AGM will be followed by a league meeting
A MAJOR new development which would include 300 new homes and a primary school in Evesham was given the thumbs-up by the Town Council this week. The scheme, which is planned for a site bordered by Badsey Road and Badsey Lane, would incorporate 90 affordable
RYANE Row and John Griffin hit hat-tricks as Cookley Wanderers raced to an 8-0 victory over Running Horse in the Kidderminster Six-a-side Football League. Shane Calder and Danny Perkins were also on target. Results: AD's Lads 0, Golden Ball 4; FC Irrelevant
AN Evesham man has been sent to prison for possessing a stolen shot gun. Daniel Gurney, aged 21, of Deacle Close in Evesham, appeared before Magistrates on Tuesday, June 13, facing allegations of possessing the firearm, going equipped for theft, and failing
MORE than half a million people throughout the Vale and West Mercia are to receive leaflets from police over the next few weeks urging them to contact their MPs before the end of the month. The leafleting is the latest step in the campaign to prevent
AUSTIN Powers made a dramatic entrance at Evesham's Six in One Festival on Saturday as he sped into the event in a classic e-type convertible Jaguar. Unfortunately, the international man of mystery could not hang around for long as Dr Evil was hot on
ECKINGTON residents turned out in force last week to give their full support to a scheme that will see the village's recreation centre get a much-needed revamp. Around 40 villagers packed the meeting to discuss the future of the centre, which is used
YOUNGSTERS from Fladbury C of E School have reached the regional finals of the Baby Bio National Schools Growing Competition. The pupils, who took part along with 12 other Worcestershire schools, will flock to Blooms garden centre in Worcester this weekend
VALE water provider Severn Trent has announced that its annual profits have risen by nearly 20 per cent, despite a rise in leaks. The company's profit has reached £270m while the firms turnover currently stands at £2.29bn, a rise of 14 per cent on last
PHIL Jaques thrashed the Essex attack for a career-best 244 as Worcestershire built up a superb total of 459-5 on the opening day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship duel at Chelmsford. The 27-year-old Australian dominated the bowling with
BACK in March, South Africa stunned the cricket world by scoring a record 438-9 to win their one-day international against Australia, who had just smashed the previous best ever score by making 434-4 in their innings. On Saturday, Himbleton and Colwall
WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s took on their Berkshire counterparts at Ombersley and clinched a thilling two-wicket victory. Berkshire won the toss and elected to bat as Worcestershire took to the field in their first home match of the season. Marin Mudway and
VIOLIST Matthew Kettle and pianist Robert Markham are without a doubt very talented musicians and certainly know how to please an audience. Robert's hands seemed to effortlessly dance across the keys as he accompanied Matthew through the varied programme
PILES of rubbish including asbestos have been dumped on a Worcester estate as the city and county council argue about how to solve the problem. One city councillor has claimed the mound of rubbish left in Ronkswood proves fly-tipping has increased since
PATIENTS say nurses and therapists are performing to a high standard despite the cash crisis in the Worcestershire NHS. The Worcestershire Association Of Service Users carried out the survey of patients in March to find out what they felt about their
AN adventurous retired lawyer from Worcester and his son are setting off on the trail of Genghis Khan's birthplace in a 6,000-mile fund-raising trip - for a £10,000 reward. Kevin Poole and his son Richard, aged 19, aim to raise thousands of pounds in
AFTER living in harmony for 60 long years, one Worcester couple are celebrating in style. Frank and Joan Bright, of St Swithun's Close, first met in 1944 when Frank, now 84, was a train driver, an occupation he had for over 40 years, and 78-year-old Joan
A WORCESTERSHIRE- based presentation and communication company has become one of the first of its kind to introduce the use of revolutionary high definition (HD) technology. DRP Group, which is based in Hartlebury, has just received its brand new Sony
AA BIDFORD-based businessman has returned from a visit to Zimbabwe to see the fruits of his labour as part of a Christian Aid project. Managing director Tim Lively of Aquaid in Bidford was viewing the wells that have been constructed as a result of the
A DRIVER suffered a cut to his chin when a rock was thrown through his car window as he drove through Bidford last Wednesday. The driver was travelling along Honeybourne Road in Bidford at 6.56pm when a group of five youths rushed out from a park area
A HOST of performers will take to the stage for a charity concert at Kidderminster Town Hall. Midsummer Melody will take place on Saturday, June 24 and there will be music to suit all tastes including gospel songs and hits from the shows. All the proceeds
RICKY Cool and the Hoolas will be rocking at Stourport High School on Saturday. All the proceeds from the 7.30pm concert, will be divided between Bewdley in Bloom and Bewdley First Responders. Tickets are available from Bewdley Books, Yarn and 07851 065177
FOOTBALL mad youngsters are invited to meet a popular Worcestershire writer at Stourport Library next week. Children's author, S.W. Parry, will be talking to children about her new book Action Replay on Saturday, June 24 at 2.30pm. The writer, who lives
THE search is on for hunky Kidderminster men to perform with The Official UK Dreamboys at Kidderminster's Mirage nightclub next Thursday, June 22. Those who think their husband, partner or boyfriend has what it takes should send a photo, with contact
THEATREGOERS will be taken back in time by a group of performers at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre at the end of next week. The New Horizons Youth Arts Group, based in Kidderminster, will present The Times, They Are a Changin on Saturday, June 24. There
STOURPORT Trefoil Guild members got their knitting needles out to help children born with Aids in South Africa. Over the past six months, the group, helped by members of St Michael's Church and Stourport Craft Club, has knitted nearly 400 vests for the
WYRE Forest's MP has expressed his anger at not being consulted over a reduction in out-of-hours GP services which he describes as a "big blow" to the district's health services. No doctors are based at Kidderminster Hospital's Primary Care Centre after
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of a Kidderminster father-of-one after an incident outside a town pub. Gavin Tilling, from Kidderminster, appeared before Kidderminster magistrates on Tuesday charged with killing Martin Yarranton. Mr
STOURPORT eight-year-old, Dominic Cooke, had a hair-raising experience with a bottle of shampoo after trying to open it with his mouth. Firefighters were called out to help the schoolboy, of Hafren Way, and free the lid, which had stuck to his lip while
VISITORS will be all of a flutter when a season of events featuring butterflies and moths gets under way near Stourport. Bishops Wood Centre, at Crossway Green, begins the series on Wednesday, with a talk by Mike Williams, of Butterfly Conservation at
AN angry group of volunteers have slammed vandals behind a second attack on a Stourport centre for the elderly in three weeks. Yobs struck again at the Social Day Centre, in New Street, some time between 12.45pm on Saturday and 10am on Monday and caused
TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD - In May, 21 members had a birthday meal at La Brasserie in Kidderminster. A week later at the Community Centre in Wribbenhall there was a floral demonstration of table decorations followed by a gardening quiz. The next meeting will
GARDENERS' CLUB - An evening with Duncan Coombs travelling around China was enjoyed by members in May. Duncan is always a welcome visitor and his slides are a joy to see. The June 28 meeting is for members only and will be a private visit to Tythe Barn
HISTORY SOCIETY- The next meeting taking place at the Village Hall tonight at 7.30pm will explore local family history and provide tips on how to start your own research.
PERSHORE residents sizzled in the searing heat on Saturday when the town was put on record as the hottest place in Britain. As the sun blazed down over the weekend, the West Midlands was the hottest area of Britain, with Pershore the warmest of the lot
STAFF and pupils at Holy Redeemer School in Pershore unveiled a commemorative bench in memory of former school governor Ken Chambers. The bench, a circled seat around a tree, has been placed near the entrance to the school. The bench was unveiled at a
SIR - The shortsightedness of the plan to build 10,000 more houses around Worcester beggars belief. An already overloaded road system will become gridlocked. All the health and emergency services in the city will find it increasingly difficult to cope
SIR - Your headline last week showed proposed sites for 10,000 new homes on greenfield sites all around Worcester. A few nights ago, your headline tells of massive cuts in the health service to reduce the budget deficit at our new hospital. So how on
SIR - The Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Peter Selby, is very charitable (Worcester News, June 6 ) in attributing John Prescott's 'inappropriate behaviour' to overwork. Nevertheless, Mr Prescott is not exactly the first person to have erred in the way
THERE are four words that Worcestershire County Council does not want to hear this morning. And if Mike Layland does actually say "we told you so" then there will be few observers of the Bilford Road tip saga who will disagree with him. Worcester's veteran
LAST week, we reported that greenfield sites around Worcester were being earmarked to accommodate the 10,000 new homes central government insists must be built to conform to Whitehall's growth targets. Although opposition to these plans has so far been
SONGS from one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operas will be performed by members of Kidderminster Choral Society on Saturday. Singers will take to the stage to present a concert performance of The Gondoliers and will be joined by guest soloists
FIVE talented performers will take to the spotlight for a summer proms extravaganza at Kidderminster Town Hall next month. Tenor, Russell Painter, will perform with soprano, Beth Dunn and accompanist, Sara Weaver, who are all from Wyre Forest, as well
It seems appropriate to make the following points in response to Val Wood's letter in the Journal of 8th June: The problem with the NHS - given that it has much lower management costs than does, for instance, the private sector - is that it is under-managed
HAVING lived in Evesham for over 65 years I feel that I am qualified to make the following comments. In the early 50's we had a population of about 10,000 plus and two hospitals, now we have a population of about 20,000 plus and only one hospital and
HARRIS Florence Miriam Eileen and Family wish to thank most sincerely all Relatives and Friends for their attendance at Miriam's Funeral Service and for donations received for RSAS, Dorset House. Published in paper 15/06/2006
WILLIAMS. Doris. Passed away eighteen years ago today. Always remembered. Loving brother Vic. Published in paper 15/06/2006
FERRIS Mick Of Fernhill Heath, formerly of Kempsey. Passed away peacefully in hospital on June 11th 2006, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Sonia and dear brother to Sheila and Trish. He will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. Funeral
BEWDLEY firsts are fifth in Division One after a two-wicket home win over Astwood Bank with only two balls to spare. Skipper Matt Boden was the hero of the hour with a fine batting display just as Bewdley looked like struggling to reach their target.
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Worcestershire County League first team continue to struggle in Division Two after another defeat in an ill-tempered match at Coombs Wood. Batting first they could only manage 148 with several players getting started but nobody
STOURPORT firsts dropped to fifth in Division Three North with a 35-run defeat which lifted hosts Old Halesonians to top spot. The home side's decision to bat first on a poor square in hot conditions paid off as they rattled up a score of 257 in the 50th
AN ANIMAL charity part funded by proceeds from prize draws has appealed for donations. The Far Forest branch of the Celia Hammond Animal Trust, which helps pay for neutering of cats and dogs in Wyre Forest, is run by volunteers. To fund its activities
A MAN in his eighties was airlifted to hospital after his disabled scooter toppled over in the road following a collision. The collision, involving the three-wheeled scooter and a blue Ford Mondeo, happened at the junction of the A451 Stourport Road and
PEOPLE leaving work early today in Wyre Forest to get home in time for England's latest World Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago are being warned by police to drive safely. Sgt Kevin Lane, of Wyre Forest police, said: "The roads are expected to be
KIDDERMINSTER Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public on Saturday to help raise cash for a national firefighters' charity. Wyre Forest residents have been invited to visit the Castle Road site to find out more about the vital service it
BEWDLEY'S economic regeneration prospects were set to get a boost from Wyre Forest district councillors last night. Members of the district council's prosperity policy panel were being recommended to allocate £5,000 towards part funding a project officer
A RANGE of diabetes issues will be aired during an event in the Treatment Centre of Kidderminster Hospital this evening. The open evening coincides with National Diabetes Week, with the diabetes team at Kidderminster focusing on the need for people at
MEMBERS of the Bewdley branch of the Royal British Legion are to hold a memorial service to commemorate the 20,000 British soldiers killed during the First World War. The service is at All Saints Church, Wribbenhall on Sunday, July 2. Bewdley's Mayor,
CAR owners in Wyre Forest could see their vehicles crushed by police cracking down on road tax evaders. West Mercia Constabulary has become only the eighth force in England and Wales to take on devolved powers enabling it to seize and destroy untaxed
HATS will be flying in Bewdley on Saturday as a sombrero race gets under way as part of the town's carnival celebrations. Silva's Restaurant in Welch Gate has organised the event, which will start at 1pm when entrants will run from Welch Gate to Bewdley
ANYONE interested in mental health issues is invited to attend the annual meeting of Wyre Forest MIND. The meeting takes place tomorrow at 2.30pm, in Baxter Church Hall, Bullring, Kidderminster. The MIND group runs two drop-in afternoon sessions each
SAMBA music and dancing led by percussionists Nick and Karen Ledbury ended an arts week with a bang at Red Hill Primary School, Worcester. During the week, Key Stage 1 children worked with artist Marie-Therese King to make two large batik banners based
FOOTBALLERS, cricketers and rugby players are going head-to-head on the green in aid of charity. Sporting heroes from Worcestershire County Cricket Club, the Warriors and Worcester City will show off their swings on Monday, June 19, at Sapey Golf Club
THIS year The Prince's Trust celebrates its 30th birthday. This year the Worcester News has chosen the trust as its preferred charity. Lauren Murray takes a look at a project provided by the trust for school children. INFORMAL, fun, and interesting C
FRANCHE A have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek Bowling League after a 42-shot win over Oldington A. Kinver B stay second after a 37-shot win over Franche D, who drop into the bottom two while St Johns
BEWDLEY Tennis Club capitalised on their home advantage to dominate the June Open Tournament on their own patch. The competition attracted 24 pairs from across Worcestershire - but it was two Bewdley doubles acts who made it to the final. Alison Rosoman
WYRE Forest cycle racing club's top junior racer Oli Graham produced a stunning performance to finish fifth in the National Junior Championships 25-mile time trial. The 16-year-old overcame a hamstring problem which has dogged him for most of the season
FOURTEEN Wyre Forest swimmers were among the successful Special Olympics Worcestershire squad at the Reading Open Championships. Facing stiff competition from 27 teams from across the country, Wyre Forest swimmers won eight gold, 20 silver and 13 bronze
Thursday, June 8 Cost Cutter, 19 Fished, Silver: Neville Groves (Fosters) 77-7-0, Alan James (Moorlands) 73-7-0, Terry King (Green Man) 65-15-0 Friday PM Open, 17 Fished, Meadow: Paul Edwards (Ians Tackle) 68-0-0, Colin Pace (Bilston Angling) 66-13-0,
PHIL Jaques thrashed the Essex attack for a career-best 244 as Worcestershire built up a superb total of 459-5 on the opening day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship duel at Chelmsford. The 27-year-old Australian dominated the bowling with
Open, Dudley Top Canal: G Collet 10-4-0, T Bowen 7-5-0, I Hingley 4-13-0. Dudley Bait and Tackle Open, Canal at Hinksford: 1 A Homer 5-4-0 (Bronx), A Biles (Mallards) 5-2-0, K Perry (DBT) 5-1-0, P Hatton (ZLT) 4-12-0. Franche Village AC, Docklow: Tony
The Wharf, Georges Pool: Steve Burrus 22-4, Andy Pitt 12-14, Colin Stevens Wood 9-13.5. The next contest is on Saturday at Sporting Heights, Silver Pool.
PERSHORE residents sizzled in the searing heat on Saturday when the town was put on record as the hottest place in Britain. As the sun blazed down over the weekend, the West Midlands was the hottest area of Britain, with Pershore the warmest of the lot
TOWN traders are set to unite to breathe new life into a rundown area of Kidderminster. Business people, Wyre Forest District Council representatives and the police attended a meeting at Kidderminster Library to discuss the future of Blackwell Street
There is a juniors contest on Saturday. Those fishing should meet at the Old Bear for 9am departure. Seniors Wrens Nest: G Billingsley 49-3-0, A Smith 36-0-0, C Price 35-2-0. Next seniors contest is on Sunday on Keepers Pools - meet at venue for 7.30am
BACK in 2004, I wrote to Tony Blair asking him to support our school PTA fund-raising efforts, by purchasing one of our school's recipe books. He said he was unable to help individual schools with their fund-raising attempts. During this half term, I
RESURFACING work taking place on the road between Kidderminster and Hartlebury is expected to be completed by June 23. To minimise disruption, the patching work on the A449 at Torton is being carried out between 9pm each night until 6am the following
THE oldest person helping out at a hospice for people with life-limiting illnesses was among volunteers honoured by Kidderminster's Mayor, Paul Harrison. Carol Rees, 77, of Kidderminster, has worked for Kemp Hospice in the town for 15 years and was among
Stack Pool: B Downing 10-10-0, P Jenkins 8-13-0, P Butler 4-13-0. The next contest is on the Wrens Nest, both pools, at 8am on June 25
I WONDER if your readers can help me with my hobby, which is collecting brass embossed colliery lamp checks or tokens and tallies as they are sometimes called. These are brass discs with the name of the colliery on them as well as the miner's number.
FOOTBALL fans are being urged to become recycling champions as sales of drink cans and bottles soar during the World Cup. Vale and Cotswold residents are already among the best at recycling and composting and it is hoped football fever will help it stay
Closure of the Bredon Ward at Evesham Community Hospital on a temporary basis to re-open in April 2007 - £201,500 Closure of the day rehabilitation unit at Evesham - £53,000 Closure of palliative care beds at Evesham - £136,000 Review bed payment for
Woodside fisheries: S Barnicle 24-2, R Babb 16-4, B Hudson 15-10. The next match is at Darwall Pools, Tenbury, on Sunday, June 25. Anglers should meet at Strawberry Pool at 8am for an 8.30am draw.
THE Journal was there when the community needed a voice last year after the Evesham Community Hospital was threatened. And we were there in 1995 when the Macmillan Unit was opened by the Princess Royal after much public subscription and support. Now we
WITH regard to the "Bewdley Grand Prix" (Letters, May 18), this kind of behaviour goes on in most towns in this country. The authorities do not care because "there have been no fatalities". Is it not true that traffic laws exist to prevent fatalities?
THIRTEEN councillors in Worcester - only one of them from Wychavon - will tomorrow decide whether Evesham people should have any further say about plans to close three wards in the town's community hospital. The 13 - seven county councillors and one representing
CONTINENTAL Bakery rose to the occasion by winning the Kidderminster Harriers Five-a-Side competition for the second year running. They won the trophy without conceding a goal in the whole competition after overcoming a Harriers Legends team and beating
A STARK warning about what the proposed cuts in health provision locally could mean for the people of Evesham came this week from Dr Neil Townshend of Barn Close Surgery, one of the leading lights behind last year's successful Save our Hospital campaign
A MOTHER smashed a glass into her partner's face because she thought he was socialising with a drug user, magistrates heard. Chantelle Brown, 26, of Clayfield Road, Bretforton, then attacked the other man with the broken pint glass as he tried to restrain
A COUPLE from Honeybourne, who 'never win anything' are over the moon after being handed the keys to a brand new car. Allan McDonald, aged 70, and his wife Elsa, 69, had forgotten that they had even entered the competition for the RNLI and found out the
A BRETFORTON pensioner is up in arms after being refused commercial insurance to drive a taxi because of his age. Dennis Hodson, aged 74 of Clayfield Road in the village, applied for a job at a Vale taxi firm shelling out £28 for police clearance. The
HOUSEHOLDERS throughout the Vale have been urged to ensure their windows are closed and locked at nights despite the hot weather. The warning come from South Worcestershire police after a spate of break-ins through open windows during last weekend's heatwave
VOLUNTEERS in the Vale are being sought to help out three of the area's most important services. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service is appealing for more people to join their 200 other volunteers as Community First Responders (CFR), the Ambulance
ANGRY Vale residents are appealing for motorbikers to stop riding down a public footpath. The scramblers, which reach speeds of up to 50mph, are tearing up and down the footpath, just off Brookside, Hampton. John Rafferty, a local resident, said: "These
HEREFORD United are still waiting to hear from striking star Adam Stansfield after Exeter City claimed they had secured his signature. The former Yeovil player, currently on holiday, was offered a new, improved deal with the Bulls following their promotion
IT'S back to the drawing board for Jim Mallinder's England after they conceded three tries in a 29-14 mauling at the hands of pre-tournament favourites New Zealand. With 66 minutes gone in Vichy, the Kiwis had raced into a 29-0 lead, with England's only
JAMES Brown's fantastic performance certainly gave his Bromyard team-mates the feel-good factor when he played a major part in the demolition of Romsley in their Crusader Worcestershire League division one second XI clash. The 34-year-old, who classes
A KIDDERMINSTER man who falsely claimed £1,244 in benefits has been ordered to carry out unpaid work in the community. Paul Evans, 27, of Hurcott Road, was brought before Kidderminster magistrates after falsely claiming housing and council tax benefit
SAM Boden bowled Chaddesley Corbett to maximum points in their Crusader Worcestershire League division one second XI game with Kington. Boden picked up 5-35 as Kington were bowled out for 128 in reply to Chaddesley's 172-6. The result moved Chaddesley
WORCESTER Nomads' Sunday Firsts thrashed Stourbridge Social by 153 runs in their friendly match. Ollie Flower (35) and Richard Millard put on 50 for the first Noamds wicket. Good contributions from Tom Isaacs (24) and Guy Davies (31) helped maintain the
HABBERLEY Valley has been the scene of a lot of conservation work over the last couple of years. However, judging the success of such projects can take some time for the natural communities to recover and begin to improve. One example of this is the work
A DEVELOPMENT company that prides itself on rejuvenating industrial parts of Worcester has revealed its plans for another "neglected" section of the city, creating more than 500 jobs. St Modwen Developments Ltd has bought the former Tolladine goods yard
IT's a long way from the Swan theatre to Broadway but a former Worcester man has made the journey in style after winning the New York stage's equivalent of an Oscar. John Doyle, who will be remembered by many as the artistic director of the Swan Theatre
ENGLAND fan Richard Dawe is determined to show his support for the football team. As Sven's men prepare to take on Trinidad and Tobago today, his flock of sheep are showing their true colours. Football fanatic Richard Dawe has sheared and painted the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have sold more season tickets than at the same stage last season - dispelling fears of apathy at Aggborough. The club's early bird scheme finished last weekend, with 430 supporters taking advantage of the reduced price offers. Ninety
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have signed a three-year kit deal with sportswear giants Nike who will also take over the running of the Aggborough club shop. They join Aberdeen, Walsall and Southend United in linking up with Just Sport Pro Club, the official
THREE key figures are scheduled to take part in a live radio debate about the National Health Service in Worcestershire later this month. John Rostill and Michael O'Riordan, chief executive and chairman of the county's hospitals trust, and Wyre Forest
IT will be "follow the signs to Malvern" this weekend when the Three Counties Show takes place on its picturesque site in the shadow of the hills. About 100,000 visitors are expected to visit the Three Counties showground during the three-day show. Starting
THREE groups of youths roaming the village of Kempsey have been blamed for a catalogue of vandalism and anti-social behaviour. One parish councillor, John Michael, described them as "feral gangs" of youths showing disrespect. He warned there would be
WORCESTER'S MP has been in talks with police minister Tony McNulty over proposed police mergers. Mike Foster met Mr McNulty to discuss Govern-ment plans to merge West Mercia into a regional super-force, covering the entire West Midlands. Last week's meeting
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing this week after five crews from nine different area including Evesham spent three hours battling a potentially hazardous blaze at Bomford Turner in Salford Priors last Wednesday. Evesham fire fighters joined Bidford, Stratford
A BIDFORD parish councillor has called for a century-old book about life in the village and its surrounding area to be reprinted. Mike Gerrard, of Holland Close, Bidford, was given the book, Souvenir of Bidford and Neighbourhood, by a friend after he
WORK is expected to start within the next few months to install closed-circuit TV cameras in Broadway village centre. The move comes after almost two years of wrangling over the shape of the cameras and where they should be sited. The delay, following
SHOES that come to life overnight will be delighting young bookworms when a Bewdley author's first story hits the shelves. Beverley Saunders of Meadow Rise has created The Shoeshuffles as characters for her book Alive and Kicking which is the first in
WORCESTERSHIRE Young Archaeologists club are holding an exhibition and presentation about the Broadway fieldwalk project this month at Lifford Hall in the village. The exhibition held on Sunday, June 25, will show the work of the members of the WYAC aged
TWO people were arrested and sound equipment seized when police raided an illegal rave on the outskirts of Broadway this week. More than 250 revellers were dispersed when officers swooped shortly after 4.30am on Monday at the site - off Fish Hill opposite
A FORMER Kidderminster College student will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford when he jets off to study at a Hollywood drama school. Robert Beddall, how lives in Wychbold, has been offered a place at the American
A 19th century cap belonging to a former Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire is one of the items on display in a new exhibition at Bewdley Museum. It is called Hats Off and features a variety of headwear, including tops hats, school caps and babies' bonnets
TALENTED young performers will be in the spotlight at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre tomorrow for their end-of-season extravaganza. The theatre's Youth Group will present a selection of extracts from plays including Our Day Out by Willy Russell and Dear
AN annual festival with live music and an outdoor play will be held at a historic house near Kidderminster later this month. The entertainment, at Harvington Hall, starts on Friday, June 30, with a classical concert in the great chamber by the Azzura
MARK Yates has revealed that departed goal hero Iyseden Christie is not the idol that some Harriers fans might think - after defending his decision to sell the top scorer. Yates has come under fire for cashing in on Christie at the end of January, especially
A TOWN councillor is appealing to pet owners to act responsibly to ensure Tenbury looks good for this year's Heart of England "Britain in Bloom" contest. Councillor Janice Gluyas, who is also chairman of the Tenbury In Bloom committee, hopes dog owners
BUDDING Alan Sugars are preparing for the regional final of a competition designed to find the best young business people in schools. Stourport High School's Young Enterprise company, Amber, will represent Worcestershire and Herefordshire in the West
STOURPORT High School and Language College has become the first Wyre Forest school to adopt an innovative scheme aimed at breaking down the barriers between police and pupils. The town's beat officer, Jon Harris, has formalised an on-going partnership
STOURPORT is set for a makeover to get the most out of its assets and boost its attraction to potential visitors. A study called Stourport Pride has come up with a series of suggestions to boost the town's economy through the Stourport Forward Market
Library, Kidderminster - Waseley Hills Craft Guild, until July 6. Life's a Doodle, until July 8. Library, Bewdley - One Man and his Dog, until Friday. Library, Droitwich - What Goes Around Comes Around, until June 30. Library, Redditch - Rural Icons:
Repertory, Birmingham - On the Piste, until June 24. Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham - The New Statesman, until Saturday. Festival Theatre, Malvern - A Taste of Honey, until Saturday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Fireman Sam to the Rescue, until Sunday. Abba
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Slip of the Tongue and Def Leppard. Little Civic - Play. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverley: The Queen's Head - The Trojans. Birmingham: Symphony Hall - organ concert
HORTCULTURAL SOCIETY - Members visited Derek Walker's home at Little Larford to view the display of 15,000 tulips inter-woven with herbaceous plants. They also had a day trip to Kew Gardens in London and visited the recently opened Alpine Glass House.
CYCLING CLUB -- On Sunday, the A ride is taking part in the Shropshire Highlands Challenge. The ride starts from the Rugby Club in Ludlow at 9.30am. The B ride leaves from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite Kidderminster Hospital at 9.30am and goes to Old
CIVIC SOCIETY -- At the May meeting, David Poyner spoke about the Wyre Forest coalfield, which is around 50 square miles in area and is located mainly in Shropshire and Worcestershire. Coal was mined here from the medieval period until the 1970s and produced
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly meeting of U3A will take place on Monday, June 19 at St Ambrose Social Club, Leswell St, Kidderminster at 2pm (doors open at 1.45pm). This month there will be a quiz followed by a strawberry cream tea. Membership
Tenbury 64 Worcester Dominies 66-3 A depleted Tenbury side were no match for Worcester Dominies and suffered their third defeat of the season in Division 3 South of the Crusader Worcestershire County League when they went down by seven-wickets at Penlu
SIR - I was disgusted to read that police in Worcester are pouring away a high-value amount of alcohol. Surely in this era of under-funded services in all public sectors, the alcohol collected should have been put back on sale and the funds used to perhaps
SIR - I read with disbelief the letter from David Barlow (June 6) stating that the NHS is chronically under-managed. Does he live in the real world or is he and his colleagues (pen pushers) on a giant ego trip? Of course everyone realises that giant organisations
SIR - I am writing to you to tell your readers that the Swan Theatre is trying to raise £40,000 to install air-conditioning. If you have been to the Swan Theatre at any time when it is full, you will know how hot it can get. If you have attended an event
IT'S back to the drawing board for Jim Mallinder's England after they conceded three tries in a 29-14 mauling at the hands of pre-tournament favourites New Zealand. With 66 minutes gone in Vichy, the Kiwis had raced into a 29-0 lead, with England's only
I agree with Councillor Judy Pearce's comments reported in this week's Evesham Journal that the members of the board of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust should resign if they are not able to get the funding necessary to provide a proper local healthcare
Back in 2004, I wrote to Tony Blair asking him to support our school PTA fund-raising efforts, by purchasing one of our school's recipe books. He said he was unable to help individual schools with their fund-raising attempts. During this half term, I
TIPPIN NEE RICHARDSON Stella Frances Passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2006 after a long illness, aged 83 years. Sadly missed by her loving husband Ron, children Alan and Anita, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service
JEFFREY Ivy Dora Passed away peacefully in hospital on June 9th 2006, aged 81 years. Beloved wife to the late Norman, a much loving mother to Malcolm, Peter, Susan and Robert, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service
WILLIAMS Doris Loving memories of a special mum, who fell asleep eighteen years today. Always in our thoughts, love always Dennis and Elsie. x Published in paper 15/06/2006
VIOLIST Matthew Kettle and pianist Robert Markham are without a doubt very talented musicians and certainly know how to please an audience. Robert's hands seemed to effortlessly dance across the keys as he accompanied Matthew through the varied programme
Fourteen years after his hit TV series The New Statesman departed from our screens, Rik Mayall brings an updated version to the stage, taking a timely swipe at the Blair government and reminding us that he has lost none of his scurrilous wit. The premise
Summer's here and the time is right for outdoor living. From formal al fresco dining and informal barbecues through to ideas for conservatories and garden rooms, read on to find out how to make the most of your garden this summer. BRING THE GARDEN IN
As Ombersley celebrates its 1,300th anniversary, we explore the history of the village where links to the past are never far away... The first official record of Ombersley's existence is in 706 AD, when the parish was given to the Abbey of Evesham by
Buying a kitchen is a major investment, so it's important to know that it will stand the test of time as well as being a stylish addition to your home. Kitchen Units Direct, which has built its reputation on customer satisfaction and quality, offers a
With its Elizabethan architecture and beautiful surroundings, Grafton Manor is an ideal venue for a wedding - and in addition to making sure your special day runs smoothly, the family-run venue also offers brides the option of buying a gorgeous dress
SHOES that come to life overnight will be delighting young bookworms when a Bewdley author's first story hits the shelves. Beverley Saunders of Meadow Rise has created The Shoeshuffles as characters for her book Alive and Kicking which is the first in
A HOST of performers will take to the stage for a charity concert at Kidderminster Town Hall. Midsummer Melody will take place on Saturday, June 24 and there will be music to suit all tastes including gospel songs and hits from the shows. All the proceeds
The summer is upon us and we're all thinking about our summer holidays. Looking good on the beach, by the pool or at the neighbours' BBQ is as essential as looking good on a night out - so to help you on your way to being the best dresser this summer,
FOOTBALL mad youngsters are invited to meet a popular Worcestershire writer at Stourport Library next week. Children's author, S.W. Parry, will be talking to children about her new book Action Replay on Saturday, June 24 at 2.30pm. The writer, who lives
A FORMER Kidderminster College student will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford when he jets off to study at a Hollywood drama school. Robert Beddall, how lives in Wychbold, has been offered a place at the American
