FRANCHE A lead the way at the halfway stage in Division One of the Kidderminster and District Midweek Bowls League after a convincing 40-shot win over Franche D.

Ombersley's success over Kinver B moved them into second spot and SW Victoria lie third after beating bottom side St Johns Tiger Turf.

Despite being beaten at Bewdley B, Cookley A remain at the head of Division Two, while Kinver A moved into second place thanks to their victory over Stourport D.