MATT Mason ensured Derbyshire's batsmen did not survive the full first day as Worcestershire dismissed their hosts for 351 in Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two. But Ant Botha celebrated his Derbyshire recall by rescuing them from a
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece insists there is still time for fringe players to force their way into his plans ahead of the new season. Preece will play his strongest available line-up for the visit of Walsall tonight (7.45) and will not make wholesale
2.10: 1, So Brash (IRE), A Thornton, 9-2; 2, Dazzling Jim, Mr D England, 10/1; 3, Its A Classic, J Mogford, 100/1; five ran. 2.40: 1, Jazz Scene (IRE), H Ephgrave, 2/1 fav; 2 War At Sea (IRE), R Johnson, 3/1; 3, Cash On (IRE), A Thornton, 10/1; 10 ran
THE Fossils won their annual match against touring side Eden Park by three wickets. The visitors batted first, but Cliff Rawlings removed opener Alan Wright in his first over After eight overs, Park were 18-1 with Ian Bell only giving 12 runs away
GOING into a game against the runaway league-leaders who boast a former Pakistan international among their ranks, any local cricketer could be forgiven for not being full of confidence. However, Avoncroft's David James simply took this challenge in
WORCESTER Seconds picked up a crucial win in their Birmingham League division two survival battle when they sealed victory away at St Georges. Going into the game, Worcester were languishing second from bottom in the table, but they produced a fine
EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews was busy at Cheshire's Oulton Park, competing in two premier championships despite a broken finger. Andrews' luck was not in during the British Supersport Series though as he failed to finish while competing for Piranha Racing
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece insists there is still time for fringe players to force their way into his plans ahead of the new season. Preece will play his strongest available line-up for the visit of Walsall tonight (7.45) and will not make wholesale
SERIOUS dragon boat racing returns to Worcester on Sunday following the more light-hearted paddling in June and July. Crews from across the United Kingdom will be chasing points in the eighth round of the British Dragon Boat Association National League
MATT Mason ensured Derbyshire's batsmen did not survive the full first day as Worcestershire dismissed their hosts for 351 in Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two. But Ant Botha celebrated his Derbyshire recall by rescuing them from a
AN ANGRY Stourport optician has called for more action to be taken against vandals after repeatedly being left to pick up the pieces since moving to the town nine months ago. Ed Evans, who owns Seymour & Easlea Opticians with his wife, Debbie, wants
THREE Wyre Forest fish and chip shop owners are frying the flag for the district after being shortlisted in a national competition. Captain Cods and Foleys Fish Bar in Kidderminster, together with Catchems End Fish Bar in Bewdley, have been whittled down
STREET and house collections in Kidderminster and Bewdley raised a total of £1,707.64 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. That was made up of £913.06 and £464.75 from the respective street donations and £329.83 from doorstep contributions.
SCORES of people have united to celebrate the anniversary of a pioneering project set up 21 years ago in Kidderminster. The Break-Away and Dudley Shared Care Project, set up by the Barnardo's charity, originally began life from a small office in Burgage
PARISHIONERS at a Kidderminster church have had the chance to come face-to-face with an African volunteer who is helping to change lives thanks to their support. James Bunyasi, who works with the Omwabini organisation in Western Kenya, spent more than
TWO Kidderminster sisters hit a charity cash target while taking part in combat games. Naomi Joy and Abi Goddard generated £800 from a paintball event to pass the £3,000 they needed to take part in the Breakthrough Breast Cancer 60k walk around Birmingham
PEOPLE have beaten a path to a programme of guided walks taking in historic sites around the Wyre Forest area. Walkpast 2006, organised by Worcestershire County Council, has proved so popular, the places have all been taken up. Among sites on the schedule
FRESH from its official royal opening on Monday when HRH the Duke of Edinburgh came to Pershore for the big plaque unveiling, Number 8 Pershore Community Arts Centre has announced its line-up for August to December 2006. The programme kicks off with The
SUMMER holidays need not be dull this year with a number of summer courses at the Malvern Theatres. The fun begins this month with a Rambert Dance course from Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4. Open to youngsters aged 11 to 13 years from 10am to 1pm
GENEROUS householders in Kidderminster, Cookley and Wolverley have donated more than £6,000 to help the world's poorest people as part of Christian Aid Week. The door-to-door collection, which raised £6,440, was organised by a committee of Churches Together
DRIVERS parking illegally in Bewdley's Severnside North have been warned they will be fined following a crackdown by police. A new initiative has been launched to tackle residents' concerns and for two weeks, beginning on Saturday, warning notices will
FORMER members of the First Kidderminster Sea Scout group are being urged to join in celebrations to mark its diamond jubilee. An exhibition at the group's Hoo Road headquarters on Saturday is the first event planned for the anniverary. It will feature
A FLICK-KNIFE wielding attacker robbed a man in broad daylight in Kidderminster. The incident happened at 6.15pm on Sunday in Upton Road, in an alley by Broadwaters Community Centre. The 25-year-old victim was shown the flick-type knife by his assailant
A HARTLEBURY teenager's dream came true when she met a popular soap star after winning a national competition. Amy Williams, 15, of Torton, said she was "over the moon" to be given the chance to come face-to-face with Chris Fountain, who plays Justin
MORRIS dancers will entertain visitors to railway stations during the annual Severn Valley in Bloom event taking place over two days this weekend. It will be the fifth year Severn Valley Railway has organised it but the company is aiming to make it more
ENTHUSIASTIC young people from across Wyre Forest came together in Kidderminster this week for a "Big Brother" style event. Fourteen district teenagers were voted into the Kidderminster Youth House in Bromsgrove Street on Monday before the fun and games
THE fight to save Wolverley's Drakelow Tunnels site has been boosted after the issue was taken to the floor of the House of Commons. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, secured an adjournment debate last Thursday on the future of the historic complex,
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched by The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore after visitors to the Birlingham churchyard complained over the 'inconsiderate' manner in which flowers were being thrown. Zoe Jeenes, of Winchcombe Road in Sedgeberrow
A WYRE PIDDLE woman is hoping to put the brakes on motorcyclist deaths by urging lorry drivers not to overfill their tanks with diesel. Lyn Kirk, from Ryelands, is calling for drivers to put less fuel in their vehicles as temperatures soar. Mrs Kirk said
THINGS are looking up for a Kidderminster man who is a photographer for the RAF. Scott Lewis, 20, from Offmore, regularly takes pictures for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, in his role as a ground photographer, at RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire
A PERSHORE mother has backed a new vaccine after her young son spent a month in hospital battling a deadly form of meningitis. Annabel Forse, of Victoria Terrace, Pershore, took her 18-month-old son Cole, to their GP on Wednesday, May 31, with what she
THE sun might be shining but it is the colours of the plentiful flower arrangements that are making Pershore look more picturesque than ever this month. It is all in aid of Pershore in Bloom, where businesses, residents, schools and just about anyone
YOUNG people who want to do something for the community in Stourport are being given the chance, with the help of a cash injection to fund a new scheme. Worcestershire County Council's Millennium Volunteers project has been given £5,000 by the Government
A SPORTS programme designed for people with disabilities has been a success, according to organisers. Athletes competed in a range of activities, including a penalty shootout, as well as various athletic events at the grand final at Stourport Sports Club
RANDOM breath-tests in South Worcestershire have found that more than 17 per cent of motorists in the area are flouting the law when it comes to drink-driving. As part of the force's ongoing Seven Deadly Sins road safety campaign, West Mercia police officers
LAW breakers beware, a rookie policewoman has just set a new record in South Worcestershire after making 46 arrests in her first ten weeks on the beat. PC Katie Curtis, 24, joined West Mercia Constabulary in January this year and first went on patrol
A HEARTBROKEN Evesham racing driver carried on driving despite the death of her number one fan - her father - she revealed this week. Joy Rainey was taking part in the three-week Carrera Sudamerica Rally in Bolivia when her car broke down. "It was a strange
A MAN was taken to hospital this week after apparently falling from a lorry travelling through Evesham. Police are mystified by the incident which left the victim with a broken arm, cuts and bruises. And they have appealed for help from members of the
A REPRESENTATIVE of a Kidderminster-based housing group rubbed shoulders with a television personality to promote a major fund-raising initiative. Rosemary Stanier, of Wyre Forest Community Housing, teamed up with Nick Owen, presenter of BBC Midlands
A COLOURFUL array of flowers greeted judges at the annual Bewdley in Bloom competition. Seventeen judges viewed the entries from across the town, considering them all to be of a "high standard". Among the 16 categories there was recognition for the best
EMERGENCY patients in need of ambulances in the Evesham area are set to benefit from the introduction of a brand-new, fully air conditioned ambulance following an investment of more than £460,000 by the Hereford and Worcester Local Delivery Unit of West
AN Evesham mother is warning parents in the Vale to keep a close eye on their children when out on Port Street after her three-year-old son fell and cut his hand on a shard of glass in a doorway. Rachel Grimmett was out shopping with her son Brooke Moulton
SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has launched an appeal this week to prevent shopping trolleys being left on Evesham's streets, dumped in canals, abandoned in alleyways or left by railway lines. Morrisons supermarket on Davies Road in the town has launched
A VALE man has put on an historical exhibition in Pershore, which residents are invited to come along and share in. Colin Perry has set up the exhibition which follows the family history of the Spiers name in Pershore and surrounding area. The collection
ROCK fans in the Vale are being invited to wriggle into their tightest jeans and sport hair even Brian May would be seething with jealousy at with the arrival of the Evesham Rock Festival this Saturday. The festival will be brimming with top rock acts
A HUSBAND has been convicted of setting ablaze the £500,000 home he built with his former wife after they became embroiled in a bitter legal wrangle. Paul Garvey, of Mead Court, Merstow Place, Evesham, went to the unoccupied country property in the middle
Evesham's Abbey Park has proved its worth once again after scooping the prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running. The Green Flag Award, which is the national standard of excellence for parks and green spaces in England and Wales, is given
STAFF from Bretforton First School are celebrating this week after a successful Ofsted report for the school, which was described by officers as 'a good school providing good value for money'. Ofsted inspectors carried out the inspection in May and found
A RECRUITMENT drive for experienced police officers has been unveiled, as the drive to further enhance West Mercia Constabulary's ability to respond to major incidents, serious and organised crime and terrorism continues. With 95 newly created opportunities
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece insists there is still time for fringe players to force their way into his plans ahead of the new season. Preece will play his strongest available line-up for the visit of Walsall tonight (7.45) and will not make wholesale
MATT Mason ensured Derbyshire's batsmen did not survive the full first day as Worcestershire dismissed their hosts for 351 in Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two. But Ant Botha celebrated his Derbyshire recall by rescuing them from a poor
GOING into a game against the runaway league-leaders who boast a former Pakistan international among their ranks, any local cricketer could be forgiven for not being full of confidence. However, Avoncroft's David James simply took this challenge in his
A BROADWAY man used his father's bank card to buy a £39,000 Land Rover so he could keep up his image with associates. Darrell Keen, 23, of Field Lane, pleaded guilty at Warwick Crown Court to obtaining the Land Rover Freelander from the Guy Salmon dealership
BROADWAY residents are opposing a planning application which could see 12 flats with 13 car parking spaces being built next to the youth club gates. The application, submitted to Wychavon District Council by Chase Homes, is to redevelop an area at Sheldon
MORE volunteers are needed to join Broadway Communications group, formed last November to promote news within the village. The group works with local businesses and external parties with the aim of celebrating and improving village life. Main activities
GARDENING CLUB: On a glorious July evening, 24 members were guests of The Heart of England Vineyard at Welford-on-Avon. The evening started with a glass of home produced sparkling Bolingbroke white wine. Members were welcomed to the Vineyard by Meriel
THE Princess Royal and Lord Rooker, Minister of State for Sustainable Farming and Food, will visit NSA Sheep 2006 at the Three Counties Showground on Wednesday (August 2). The biennial event will be officially opened by NSA president Lord Plumb, former
I, MY family, the children and their families who use Acorns Children's Hospice, appreciate everyone's generosity, support and kindness, which made possible the Acorns Summer Lunch event at Bewdley on July 2. This help was wonderful and enabled us to
I AM writing in relation to your article "Dustbin bugs anger woman" in last week's issue of the Shuttle/Times & news regarding maggots in dustbins. I, too, have had this problem especially as I have an extra bin capacity for disposable nappies. I
WE were surprised to read 'Homes scheme gets go-ahead' in the July 13 issue of the Shuttle/Times & News and that an island is to be created near the Hazelwood Close/Sutton Park Road junction, so that the traffic will be slowed down as 14 homes are
WITH regard to "School made right choice on £50,000" by Mrs R. Subert (Shuttle/Times & News, July 20, I wish to make the following reply. Given that her letter demonstrated a high degree of loyalty and confidence in Far Forest School, can I suggest
CULTURE vultures have been treated to a feast of entertainment since Kidderminster Arts Festival kicked off on Monday. This year's event, which has a recurring nature theme and runs until Saturday, August 5, has, so far, provided performances by young
KIDDERMINSTER tennis ace Lewis Barnes is set to turn professional after winning the International Tennis Federation tournament in Edinburgh. The 16-year-old from Torton has accepted an invitation from LTA director of performance Jeremy Bates to move to
FIRST TEAMS ANDY Platt took five wickets as Stourport surged to second place and made up ground on Division Three North table-toppers Oldswinford with a well-earned victory at Feckenham. After putting the hosts into bat, Stourport saw the game reduced
ROWERS from Bewdley Rowing Club and Stourport Boat Club cruised to success at this year's successful Bewdley Regatta notching up 29 wins between them. The home club finished the weekend with 15 wins narrowly beating local rivals Stourport , who had 14
BEWDLEY Town fans will be able to get their first real glimpse at the fruits of the club's labours when Ribbesford Meadows hosts a friendly with Stourport Swifts on Tuesday at 7pm. New floodlights have been installed at the ground and the new 150-seat
PETE Banham has been rewarded for battling back from a serious injury to be crowned Junior Welsh Mountain Bike Champion. The Wyre Forest Cycling Club rider was in stunning form in the Welsh MTB Championships at Builth Wells when he took control early
Furnace Mill Fishery ROB Cooksey made a triumphant return to the Sunday Open at Furnace Mill Fishery by ending his recent exile with a victory. Sunday Open, 28 fished, Mucky Meadow and Furnace Pools: Rob Cooksey (Steven's Tackle) 128-11-0 (Peg 12), Paul
KIDDERMINSTER AND Stourport Athletic Club have clinched promotion to Division One of the Young Athletics League after their juniors shone at the Alan Moreton Track in Stourport. Results Under 13 girls Chloe Richardson 4th shot 4.43metres (A string), 1st
AMAZING Feet's Rachael Moss produced an excellent time of 21 minutes 20 seconds to finish 13th out of 140 ladies in the Action Heart 5km at Himley Park, Dudley. In the men's race, Simon Gregg secured a personal best of 19-45 to take 41st position out
THE Conservatives have selected their candidate to contest the Tenbury Wells seat in the next General Election. Harriett Baldwin, 46, a pensions and investment manager working in London, has been selected to fight West Worcestershire - of which Tenbury
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until Sunday. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16.
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September 2. RST, Stratford - The Tempest, until August 10. Swan, Stratford - King John, until August 3. Courtyard, Stratford - Henry VI Part Two, until Saturday, Wednesday (afternoon). Henry VI
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece insists there is still time for fringe players to force their way into his plans ahead of the new season. Preece will play his strongest available line-up for the visit of Walsall tonight (7.45) and will not make wholesale
It was a real tonic to take part in the opening by Prince Phillip of Number 8 last week and so satisfying to see the huge efforts of PODS and PTAA recognised at the highest level. Of course, it was completely in character that the team led by Ray Steadman
Margaret Rowley (July 20, 2006) says the Liberal Democrat Group at Wychavon will rely on money from the Government's new £750 million fund for community hospitals. Does she realize this is just £150 million a year for five years for the whole country?
TICKETS are selling well for this year's Three Choirs Festival which is being staged in Hereford from August 4-7 but there are still seats available for one of the mid-week highlights. Tuesday evening's concert in the cathedral features Schumann's Das
PAUL Wombell was invited to open Hereford Photography Festival in 2003. Photographer, author and a key player on the UK's photography scene, he's now back to direct the annual event - the longest-running annual photography event in the UK. His career
FAMILIES can enjoy a dusk walk at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre at Callow Hill tomorrow between 8pm and 10pm. On Tuesday there will be a hedgerow weaving session for children aged between five and 11 from 2pm until 4pm. Places for both activities need to
Events/talks 27-28 Hereford DanceFest Summer School, The Garrick Room, The Courtyard, seven - 11yrs/3-4.30pm; 12yrs/4.30-6pm. Booking 01905 611199. 27-28 Multi-Sport Activity Course, Folly Lane Hereford, 8-13yr olds. 01432 346907. 28 Lecture on The Life
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September 2. RST, Stratford - The Tempest, until August 10. Swan, Stratford - King John, until August 3. Courtyard, Stratford - Henry VI Part Two, until Saturday, Wednesday (afternoon). Henry VI
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Eric Sardinas and His Band. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverhampton: Little Civic - The Scare. SATURDAY: Wolverhampton Little Civic - Ripchord. Wolverhampton: Robin
JAYNE Plenty is really sitting pretty because she has reached the finals of the 2006 British Beauty & Spa Awards. The owner of JP UK in The Tything, Worcester, Jayne is one of only six to make it through to the final round in the Salon Director of
WORKERS spend 150 hours a year at meetings, but much of the time they daydream about holidays, food or sex. According to a survey of 4,000 employees, nine out of 10 attend at least one meeting a week, with one in four having to join 30 or more office
GROWING companies with a sound commercial future are being sought for a business support scheme offering finance and free consultancy. Route 2 Investment (R2i) can help companies secure the finance needed to grow their business by helping them make informed
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being invited to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to reach the rapidly expanding market of Romania as it prepares to join the EU in January 2007. The international trade
THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcester-shire is due to hold its annual meeting at 12.30pm on Thursday, September 14, 2006. It will take place at Revolution House Conference Centre, Stanier Road, Shire Business Park in Worcester. An agenda
STUDENTS at Hereford Sixth Form College proved their professionalism last week, portraying a world of enforced peace in the time immediately following the suicides of young lovers Romeo and Juliet, in the hottest weather known to a generation. However
AN exhibition of paintings by Kington artist Angela Gladwell opens at Brecon's Theatr Brycheiniog on Saturday. She will be showing oil paintings and watercolours from the past 13 years, some of which are available as limited edition prints. Angela paints
WORCESTER households are set to benefit from a telecoms industry breakthrough from cable company Telewest. Talk Anywhere is the first landline phone service of its kind allowing consumers to call anywhere in the country, abroad or to a mobile phone for
LEIGH Sinton-based Quality Assurance Company, ISO Quality Services Ltd, has just signed up its latest client - Manx2.com - a new independent airline offering routes between the Isle of Man and Belfast International, Black-pool and Leeds Bradford. As part
WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire traditional cheese and cider makers are being urged to make sure their specialities are kept special with new European regulations. Euro MPs recently voted to streamline the rules protecting the status of regional specialities
Stress in the workplace isn't a new problem. According to the Health and Safety Executive, work-related stress has been the most frequent cause of absence in the workplace since 2002. Still, in spite of the statistics, it is often overlooked as a health
Carefully targeted, effective insurance is crucial for the health of all modern businesses. Cox Hepburn Insurance Services, based in the historic Vesta Tilley House, Lowesmoor, Worcester has been offering personal and proactive insurance advice to the
FORMER Worcester News journalist and sub-editor Jackie Harris has put down her pen, logged out of her computer and taken up glass cutting after 16 years of working for newspapers. The 43-year-old mother of two has set up a new business called Art of Glass
Workers have said "get knotted" to ties as a growing number of firms allow their staff to dress down, new research shows. The casual approach to wearing clothes has paid dividends, with four out of five companies reporting increased productivity among
The new season brochure for Hereford Courtyard will be available from mid August. News from the venue includes an enforced non-smoking ban from August 15, a kid's club relaunch and a student advantage relaunch - whereby students in the county get to see
ELLIOTT Ronald Ron Peacefully at home on July 24th 2006, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Janet, much loved father of Jayne, Pauline, Barbara and Mark, father in law to Alan and Ally and a loving grandfather to Jenna, Cameron and Marcie. Funeral
GEORGE Doreen formerly Joyce Passed away in hospital on July 21st 2006 aged 80 years. Doreen will be very sadly missed by her son Michael, Val, Cathy and all Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, August 3rd at
PRATT Eunice Formerly of Whites Court, Worcester. Passed away peacefully at The Lawns Nursing Home, Kempsey on July 20th 2006, aged 93 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday,
NIGHTINGALE Nobby In loving memory of our dad who passed away on July 26th 1986. Always in our thoughts. Love from Jane, Paul and Terry. Grandchildren David, James and Callum. Janet and John. Published in paper 27/07/2006
GRAYSMARK PHILLIPS James and Joanne Became engaged on July 6th, 2006 at R.A.F. Boulmer. Congratulations. Love from both Families Published in paper 27/07/2006
THOMPSON Sidney Arthur Retired employee of H W Ward. Passed away suddenly in hospital on July 23rd 2006 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Ivy. Dearly loved father of Brian and father in law of Jacquie, loving grandad to Jamie, Nikki and Debbie and great
ARNOLD George Passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2006, aged 88 years. A dear dad to Maureen and Diane. Father in law to John and Stan, loving grandad to Joanne, Dean, Timothy, Lynette and Charlotte and a dearly loved great grandad to Joseph. Also sadly
RUSSELL Charles and Mary Both passed away peacefully within 48 hours of each other. They will be sadly missed by loving daughter Rose, granddaughter Emma and all of their Family and Friends. The joint Funeral Service will take place at St Leonard's Church
MORRISSEY Derrick B.E.M. Peacefully at Henwick Grange Nursing Home on July 19th aged 84 years. Dearest uncle of Christine Tweed. Funeral Service to take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, St Johns on Wednesday, August 2nd at 11 a.m
WORRALL Margaret Ann Suddenly at home on July 21st, aged 56 years. Beloved wife of Sam and loving mother to Tracey, Mark, Jason and Samantha. Also devoted nan to Gareth, Kimberley, Megan, Kayleigh, Leah, Abbie, Josh, Saffron, Brandon, Matthew, Chloe and
A ROYAL Navy serviceman brought up in Kidderminster has played a part in evacuating hundreds of civilians from war-torn Lebanon. Richard Downes, a leading weapon engineer on board HMS Gloucester, is one of the 250-strong crew who assisted in the evacuation
TWO STOURPORT families, who are living in fear of a wasps' nest outside their homes, are outraged it could take up to 10 days for it to be removed. Stephen Forshew, who lives with his partner, Laura Dixon and two children, one-year-old Chloe and three-month-old
EXTRA police have been drafted into Wyre Forest's riverside towns to cope with rowdy tourists during the summer months. Three additional officers have been put on duty in Bewdley, while two more have been added in Stourport after the seasonal disorder
KIDDERMINSTER councillors have vowed to take up the case of residents suffering from maggot infested dustbins in the wake of soaring temperatures across the district. Comberton and Offmore councillor, Mike Oborski and Habberley and Blakebrook councillor
A RESPECTED fine art valuer and auctioneer who worked for Halls in Kidderminster has been killed in a road accident. Richard Allen, 56, died when his BMW motorbike was involved in a collision with a Land Rover close to his home in Ditton Priors, near
A KIDDERMINSTER couple have appealed to the public to open their hearts and their homes to young people with severe learning and physical difficulties. Clive and Sandra Vincent, of Nightingale Drive, who have been involved with The Break-Away and Dudley
THE trial of a 40-year-old Lithuanian man accused of a Christmas Day stabbing in Kidderminster has been fixed for August 21 at Worcester Crown Court. Janusz Suwala, of Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of 42
PLANS to make crossing a Wyre Forest highway safer for pedestrians are being considered by Worcestershire County Council. Measures, including reducing the speed of traffic joining the Habberley Road from the Kidderminster Road and improving road markings
OUTDOOR adventurers from Cleobury Mortimer have narrowly missed out on a place in the final of a national competition. The team of eight students from Lacon Childe School were highly commended by the judges when they took part in a regional heat of the
100 Years Ago July 28, 1906 We would direct the attention of our Bengeworth readers to a paragraph which appears in our Notes and Queries column announcing that a lady who traces her descent from an old Bengeworth family has most kindly offered, at her
A KIDDERMINSTER hair stylist has proved she is a cut above the rest after being nominated in the UK's leading hairdressing business awards. Jade Howles, an employee of Lisa Shepherd Salons, in Mill Street has been named as finalist in the Junior/Assistant
THE past and present have come together to look to the future at a week-long series of events to commemorate Bewdley High School's 50th anni-versary. Celebrations were rounded off in style with a gala dinner and dance event, featuring entertainment from
STAR Quality, the wickedly funny play by Noel Coward, shines an illuminating light on life behind the scenes of a West End production, at the Everyman Theatre this week. The production stars awarding-winning stage and screen actress Nichola McAuliffe
BASED in Washington DC in the USA, the Shakespeare Theatre Company brings its production of Love's Labour Lost to the Swan Theatre, Stratford as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Complete Works Festival. Set in an Indian Ashram in the 1960s, a boy
MATT Mason ensured Derbyshire's batsmen did not survive the full first day as Worcestershire dismissed their hosts for 351 in Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two. But Ant Botha celebrated his Derbyshire recall by rescuing them from a poor
CRAFTY Wyre Forest residents are being urged to brush up their art skills by taking part in a national competition for charity. The Vale Veterinary Group, in Areley Kings, has teamed up with the charity, Dogs for the Disabled , and Hills pet nutrition
BOSSES of a Kidderminster supermarket are calling on their neighbours to help them tackle trolley dumping. Although Morrisons, in Oxford Street, has regular patrols to round up trolleys left around the site, store chiefs admit some are taken off the premises
A YEAR of hard work building for the future has paid off for an industrious Kidderminster teenager after he was named the top trainee in Wyre Forest. Bill Mills, of Broad Street, got his hands dirty to learn a variety of new skills on a construction course
WYRE Forest youngsters have been warned not to swim in the district's rivers and canals after a Stourport lock-keeper was threatened when giving advice to teenagers risking their lives at the weekend. The British Waterways worker was verbally abused by
HANDMADE jewellery, paintings and sculptures will be just some of the items on display at a craft fair in Stourport next month. There will be 48 stalls at the event, which will be held at Stourport Civic Hall on Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6. Exhibitors
DIRTY streets have been tackled as part of a Kidderminster councillor's bid to keep the town clean and tidy. Residents in Wood Street had their road cleansed by Wyre Forest District Council's Streetscene department after they complained about litter and
A 23-year-old Kidderminster man has been saved from prison after an emotive plea from his mother whom he had headbutted in a drunken rage. Mrs Angela Badger, of Worcester Road, Kidderminster, told Judge Alistair McCreath at Worcester Crown Court: "I have
POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of electrical cable was snatched from Wolverley. The theft of the drum of cable happened at a roadworks compound in Franche Road some time between 4.30pm last Thursday and 8am the following
PREMISES preparing and serving food have been warned they face serious consequences if they fail to meet legal health standards. Proprietors were reminded of their obligations in the wake of a £7,000 fine levied on the owners of a Stourport hotel after
A BUILDER'S gesture in waiving his normal £3,000 fee to repair a decaying wall has been welcomed by a Bewdley town councillor. Gordon Yarranton hopes Richard Jones's generous act will be copied by other companies that want to help improve Bewdley and
THE recent hot spell which has seen temperatures exceed 30C in Wyre Forest has seen many people running for the shade. The number of visitors to Severn Valley Railway has dropped in the last two weeks, with the warm weather believed to be the cause. Marketing
A QUAD bike rider was thrown 20 feet into a ditch and had to be airlifted to hospital following a collision with a grey Ford Transit van at Avon Bank in Pershore. The accident was just outside Pershore College of Horticulture on Tuesday (25) at around
A ROAD safety camera placed in Cropthorne for the past month has been hailed a great success after cutting the number of speeding motorists by up to two thirds. The camera went live from Thursday, June 29 on the B4084 and the West Mercia Speed Camera
CHILDREN, staff and governors from Holy Redeemer School in Pershore, have been celebrating after a sparkling double-whammy. The school on Priest Lane underwent an Ofsted inspection in June and was described as a 'good school with some outstanding features
POLICE are stepping up their campaign to stamp out the problem of drink driving as recent figures revealed some motorists continue to flout the law. As part of West Mercia Constabulary's Seven Deadly Sins road safety campaign, officers have breathalysed
REPORTED crimes fell by a tenth in the police force area that includes Wyre Forest over the past year, according to the Home Office. National crime statistics for West Mercia Constabulary's patch showed a 9,703 drop in recorded offences - down from 95,056
THE chairman of the League of Friends of Evesham Community Hospital, Frances Smith, has spoken out about the recent decision by the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, PCT, to shelve the controversial plans to make cuts at Evesham Community Hospital
MEMBERS of the public are being given the chance to say what crimes police should tackle as priorities. West Mercia Constabulary is inviting people to say what most concerns them in crime and disorder in a survey being carried out by the force, together
ALMOST 20 cars parked in two Evesham streets were attacked by vandals at the weekend - leaving behind a trail of damage running into thousands of pounds. At least five cars were damaged in Battleton Road between Saturday evening and the early hours of
A SCHEME run by Worcestershire County Council which sees young people deciding how to spend over a quarter of a million pounds has met with great approval by their contemporaries. The council's Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership has handed
SERIOUS dragon boat racing returns to Worcester on Sunday following the more light-hearted paddling in June and July. Crews from across the United Kingdom will be chasing points in the eighth round of the British Dragon Boat Association National League
EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews was busy at Cheshire's Oulton Park, competing in two premier championships despite a broken finger. Andrews' luck was not in during the British Supersport Series though as he failed to finish while competing for Piranha Racing
WORCESTER Seconds picked up a crucial win in their Birmingham League division two survival battle when they sealed victory away at St Georges. Going into the game, Worcester were languishing second from bottom in the table, but they produced a fine performance
THE Fossils won their annual match against touring side Eden Park by three wickets. The visitors batted first, but Cliff Rawlings removed opener Alan Wright in his first over After eight overs, Park were 18-1 with Ian Bell only giving 12 runs away in
2.10: 1, So Brash (IRE), A Thornton, 9-2; 2, Dazzling Jim, Mr D England, 10/1; 3, Its A Classic, J Mogford, 100/1; five ran. 2.40: 1, Jazz Scene (IRE), H Ephgrave, 2/1 fav; 2 War At Sea (IRE), R Johnson, 3/1; 3, Cash On (IRE), A Thornton, 10/1; 10 ran
Bromsgrove 0 Kidderminster 4 Victoria Ground KIDDERMINSTER Harriers gave their fans an exciting glimpse of their potential and their manager a welcome selection headache during a comfortable victory at rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Jake Sedgemore, Michael
NEXT month sees the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain make a return visit to Malvern Theatres after a sell out concert in the Forum Theatre last year. The orchestra is to be conducted by Sir Colin Davis and they will perform pieces by Stravinsky
A NIGHT of Rock 'n' Roll with BiG BruVver's Big Night Out heads to Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, August 5 at 7.30pm to raise money for the Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Evesham College. The event features Joe Brown's touring and recording band BiG
THE centre of Evesham will resound to the sound of some of the best brass bands in the country later this year. Starting at 10am on Sunday, September 17, 47 bands in five sections will be competing in the prestigious Wychavon Festival of Brass. The bands
AFTER 13 sensational years in the West End the legendary musical production Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story, comes to Malvern from next month. Over thirty years ago, the man who changed the face of popular music died in a plane crash aged 22. Buddy tells
STRATFORD MP John Maples visited Bidford Library to lend his support to the summer Reading Challenge. Mr Maples called in at the library last Friday to see how it is shaping up for the summer holidays. The library is hosting events as part of the nationwide
POLICE have issued an alert after reports that a panther-type creature has been worring sheep in the Broadway area. The alarm was raised by a visitor to the Broadway Tower on Sunday. After hearing strange noises, he followed the sounds and saw a sheep
THE NFU roadshow will be in Angel Place, Worcester, on Thursday, August 24. "What we are aiming to demonstrate is how important farming is to all of us," said roadshow presenter Johnny Ball when he unveiled the revamped unit in Stratford at the start
FARMERS should make time for regular machinery maintenance during harvest as it could save time and trouble in the long-term, according to David Leavesley, risk management manager with South Warwickshire-based NFU Mutual. "Regular maintenance of harvesting
Passing Grade One - Beginner Retriever is the first in a new series of six books designed to accompany the Gundog Club's graded training and award scheme. Written by Pippa Mattison, it aims to get training off to the best possible start, whether the owner
WELL, Wolverley Carnival pulled it off again. What a wonderful day we all had, despite the football. Many thanks to all the people on the floats. We know it's hard work getting them all ready, but they were fantastic. Also thanks to all the stallholders
FOLLOWING your article in the Shuttle/Times & News (July 20, 2006) regarding the infestation of maggots in dustbins we also experienced the same problem last week. This is despite already taking all of the precautions stated by Andrew Dickens, namely
AN array of nature-inspired photographs taken by members of Kidderminster Camera Club go on display next week. The exhibition, which is part of Kidderminster Arts Festival, opens on Tuesday and runs until next Saturday, August 5. There will around 30
THE present policy of Wyre Forest District Council only emptying wheelie bins once a fortnight is an absolute disgrace. The policy introduced by Health Concern and supported and carried on by the Conservatives must be changed. I have received literally
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival, which will see a host of stars descending on the town, go on general sale today. Among the attractions at the event, which takes place between Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 14, will be an evening with
I WOULD like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who came to my aid when our beloved border collie Joe suffered a massive fit on Thursday, July 6. Special thanks to the couple who stopped in their car, phoned the vet and kindly drove us to the vets
WE write in response to Mrs J Ravenscroft's letter (School held back £50,000, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). This financial matter was raised by Mrs Ravenscroft at the Far Forest school's AGM last November and was addressed by the school governors
FAMILIES can enjoy a dusk walk at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre at Callow Hill tomorrow between 8pm and 10pm. On Tuesday there will be a hedgerow weaving session for children aged between five and 11 from 2pm until 4pm. Places for both activities need to
ON reading about the council's refusal for a caravan park to expand to take on extra vans, I feel I had to write this letter. This caravan site in Far Forest is a well-managed, well-kept site and probably the best site in Wyre Forest. The view from residents
NATHAN Freke protected his pole position on the UK Formula Ford leaderboard with his third series win and a creditable fifth place finish at Brands Hatch last weekend. Having stormed to the top of the championship standings with victories in the previous
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria were left with mixed emotions after virtuoso batting from two young centurions rescued them -- before the rain ruined any hopes of victory over Barnt Green. The Chester Road men feared the worst when, after opting to bat, they lost
ROXEL lifted the Wednesday Junior Plate after bowling final opponents Arley Kings out for 66 and knocking the runs off for the loss of just one wicket. Steve James was man-of-the-match. Andy Unitt was the hero for Spennells as his unbeaten knock of 60
RESULTS Birmingham Midshires Birmingham & District Premier League First team Premier Division Kidderminster Victoria v Barnt Green. Match abandoned. KVCC (9) 286-5 (W Gifford 138, Wood 110), Barnt Green (7) 3-0. Second team Premier Division Barnt
Wharton Park CHRIS Lojko will go forward to compete in the Champion of Champions at Robin Hood Golf Club on Sunday, October 1 after winning the Wharton Park Club Championship. Sue Smart has qualified for the Woman Golfer of the Year tournament at Halesowen
PARALYMPIC star Claire Cashmore took to sea swimming like a proverbial duck to water after bravely attempting a new discipline for the first time. The 18-year-old swapped the pool for the open water during the Devon County Amateur Swimming Association
PHIL Brick made a triumphant return to judo with gold at the West Of England Open Championships, with Katherine Lloyd Jones adding another gold and their Samurai Judo Club colleagues notching 11 more medals. Brick was one of the club's most skilful players
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Eric Sardinas and His Band. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverhampton: Little Civic - The Scare. SATURDAY: Wolverhampton Little Civic - Ripchord. Wolverhampton: Robin
BOTH Tenbury First and Second elevens had the misfortune of being on top in each of their matches only to see their games against Old Vigornians hit by rain. For the first team in their away game, Jay Da Costa won the toss and again chose to field. Despite
I WOULD like to convey to all my friends my sincere thanks for their cards and encouraging messages during my recent stay in Bredon ward of Evesham Hospital. Also to the nurses and all the staff for their kindness to me. Lets hope the government recognises
THE daftest thing about all this cash driven Vale Hospital deprivation, is that the ill-informed, over confident architect of all the mayhem, quite happy to find infinite money for a civilian targeted and unjustifiable war, judged by the Nuremberg protocols
STUDENTS at Hereford Sixth Form College proved their professionalism last week, portraying a world of enforced peace in the time immediately following the suicides of young lovers Romeo and Juliet, in the hottest weather known to a generation. However
AN array of nature-inspired photographs taken by members of Kidderminster Camera Club go on display next week. The exhibition, which is part of Kidderminster Arts Festival, opens on Tuesday and runs until next Saturday, August 5. There will around 30
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival, which will see a host of stars descending on the town, go on general sale today. Among the attractions at the event, which takes place between Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 14, will be an evening with
CULTURE vultures have been treated to a feast of entertainment since Kidderminster Arts Festival kicked off on Monday. This year's event, which has a recurring nature theme and runs until Saturday, August 5, has, so far, provided performances by young
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until Sunday. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16.
THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcester- shire is continuing its successful programme of Business Solutions Days with an event at Worcester Racecourse in October. Previous Business Solutions Days in Hereford and Bromsgrove have attracted hundreds
MOST of us will be aware of the impending implications facing employers when the new age regulations come into effect in October this year. Some may conclude that they already comply and are in no way ageist in their policies. But can they prove it? In
TRAVEL consultants from the Republic of Belarus in Eastern Europe have made the long journey to Kidderminster to learn how best to promote tourism in their own country. Tatiana Paramonova, aged 42, and Olga Novikova, 22, are being mentored by staff at
BUSINESS is already thriving at Basepoint, as local companies and firms flock to take advantage of the accommodation now on offer at Tewkesbury Business Park. Basepoint Business Centre has been in its new home since the beginning of March and has filled
THE cost of the collapse of car giant MG Rover to the private sector and former workers could top £600m, an official report has warned The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said the figure included an estimated deficit in the firm's pension scheme
LAST-ditch talks were being held late yesterday to head off strikes by railway workers on Central Trains. About 1,000 members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union, including conductors and station staff, are ready to stage six 24-hour walkouts between
OIL giant BP has reported profits of £6.14bn for the half year to the end of June - up from £5.66 bn last year. This represents profits of £1.4m an hour. Profits for the second quarter came in at £3.3 bn ahead of City forecasts, compared with £2.69 bn
A TEAM of five employees from Countrywide Farmers at Defford, near Pershore, bravely undertook to skydive from 10,000 feet in aid of charity. The five all volunteered to do the daring dive to raise money for their chosen charity Leukaemia CARE based in
