A TRADER has attacked a move designed to eradicate problem parking on a busy town centre road. The move by the Highways Partnership to introduce a ban on parking on the right-hand side of Stourport High Street early next year has been welcomed in most
FEW people who remember Firefighter Stephen King's dramatic rescue of a woman being swept down the swollen River Severn will have forgotten the breathtaking horror of it. He was one of those rare people who have time to assess the danger before risking
Beer and Wine Droitwich Spa and District Wine Circle: Chris and Mike Martin (01905 778505). Lickey Wine & Social Circle: Mrs Sylvia Holbeach (0121 445 2475). Carnivals Bromsgrove Carnival Committee: Jeff Evans, President, 22 Moorsom Way, Aston Fields
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP (01905 763763). District Councils Bromsgrove Council Offices: The Council House, Burcot
AIDS Intouch Hereford & Worcester Ltd HIV/AIDS Support Organisation: 14 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 612002/611596). SAFE Project: (0121 440 0034). The Foundation: Sue Jordan, PO Box 225, Worcester WR5 3QZ (01905 611602). Alcoholism Alcohol
Adults' Schools Rubery Adult School: Mrs E Main, 25 Segbourne Road, Rubery (0121 453 4843). Colleges North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Bromsgrove Campus, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove (01527 570020). Learning Difficulties Bromsgrove Challengers Gateway
All Saints (CE): Bury Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 579849). Bible Society: Ron Davidge, Bromsgrove (01527 874698). Bromsgrove Baptist Church: New Road, Bromsgrove (01527 877190). Bromsgrove Christian Church: Broad Street (01527 579150). Bromsgrove Methodist
Business Bromsgrove Junior Chamber: Jeff Evans, President, 22 Moorsom Way, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 576251). Business Link Hereford and Worcester: (0800 104010). Federation of Small Businesses: Diane Rayner (01684 566787). Institute of Management
Formed:1885 President: Charles W Poole Chairman: Keith MacMaster Vice-Chairman: Directors: Harvey Morrison, George Perry, Jack Sharkey, Pete Slater, Jack Stewart Football Secretary: Brian Hewings Manager: Brian Kenning Physiotherapist: Peter Taylor Commercial
THE July meeting held at the Parish Hall commenced with president Netta Appleton wishing everyone a very happy 36th birthday. A collection was made of jumpers for Gambia that members had generously knitted. Henley on Thames had been the destination for
OUR speaker at the June meeting was Julia Scott, of The Walled Garden, in Worcester, who specialises in growing and selling herbs. Her fascinating talk outlined the different properties and characteristics of the herbs which she grows, many of which can
AFTER singing Jerusalem, the meeting was saddened to learn of the death of our treasurer's husband, John Davis. Our sincere condolences were expressed. We have received a letter of thanks from the village hall committee for the £50 we sent. Jacqui Tolley
AS Sylvia Cartwright was about to open the July meeting, the hall was plunged into gloom by a power cut. The speaker, Patrick Lynch, had arrived early and was still willing to give his talk on behalf of Save the Children. He outlined the society's main
PRESIDENT Jean Kimberley-Martin welcomed everyone to the June meeting. There will be an outing to Calke Abbey on August 16. VCO Jackie Gregory, a delegate at the recent TGM 2000, gave her report of an enjoyable day spent at Wembley. Our speaker was Michael
WORCESTER City bounced back from their Hampton horror show with a 4-1 win over Halesowen Town in the Worcestershire Senior Cup first round last night. Two goals from Mark Owen and one each for Micky Cotter and Chris Jefferson helped City recover some
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today repeated their threat to take legal action over the alleged non-payment of £25,000 from Greenock Morton for Andy Brownrigg. Harriers should have received the first instalment of £5,000 by August 12 with the remainder being
ROB Andrew admitted defeat yesterday in his quest to revolutionise rugby union when he quit as chairman of the RFU taskforce. The former England ace resigned after becoming increasingly frustrated with English rugby's governing body's inability to implement
MALVERN RM took the honours in a ten-goal thriller to climb to the top of Sunday Division Four. And they had hat-trick hero Chris Golding to thank for steering them to a 6-4 win over former top dogs St Domingo's. The home side had won six games on the
THE image of American military forces as glorious Gulf War liberators of Kuwait from Iraqi invaders comes under anything but friendly fire in George Cloo-ney's latest shot at movie stardom. Three Kings (15) features the former ER heart-throb as Archie
BRITAIN'S funniest double act French and Saunders perform at The NIA Academy later this year as part of their first live tour since 1989. Fans will be treated to a brand new hilariously funny show entertaining audiences with their own unique brand of
BOOK lovers will be pleased to hear that a new leaflet of winter events at Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa libraries has been published. As part of the events Droitwich Spa Library, in Victoria Square, will welcome Michael Richardson and Penny Randall on
LITERARY enthusiasts are invited to see actress Kim Hicks present a selection of short stories and poems by an American writer in Stoke Prior next Friday. The performance, entitled "Couples", by Dorothy Parker, will be hosted by Words, a Bromsgrove organisation
MAD cow disease was all the Tories' fault, wasn't it? First they closed down the country's coal mines, then they killed our cows and infected people with the human form of the bug. Just look at Agriculture Minister John Gummer - he even fed his daughter
LICENSING laws are soon to be shaken up by the Government - but will this boost the price of a pint? A White Paper was issued in April this year, promising to sweep away the 1964 Licensing Act and let grown-ups swill lager into the early hours - even
Solihull Borough (1) 2 Redditch United (1) 2 SUBSTITITE Nicky Cross came off the bench to score Redditch's second goal and prevent his former club taking all three points. It was no less than the Reds deserved against their tenants as they battled back
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 Bedworth United (0) 0 PAUL Danks took his goal tally to six in three games with a stunning hat-trick on Saturday. But it was the overall performance of the team which stood out, as the Reds comprehensively extended their unbeaten
REDDITCH UNITED (2) 3 Rocester (1) 1 NICKY Cross celebrated his 39th birthday two days early with a spectacular goal to seal victory for workmanlike Redditch. The former league professional conjured up a 20-yard curler out of nothing to underline Reds
ROB Andrew admitted defeat yesterday in his quest to revolutionise rugby union when he quit as chairman of the RFU taskforce. The former England ace resigned after becoming increasingly frustrated with English rugby's governing body's inability to implement
Redditch United 4 Solihull Borough 2 NEW Year and new hope for Redditch United's season after a sparkling second half performance saw them clinch victory over tenants Solihull Borough. Two goals apiece from Nicky Cross and Adam Nicholls did the damage
MUSIC-LOVERS can enjoy a fascinating talk on early musical instruments complete with slides and sounds. Given by Ray Heritage, the event will be held at Wythall Library, in May Lane, Hollywood, at 7.45pm, on Monday September 25. Admission is 75p.
Redditch had themselves to blame for this heavy defeat after gift-wrapping two of the visitors' goals. The first came after just eight minutes when Derek Hall found himself left unmarked on the edge of the six-yard box to head home Stuart hamilton's right
RUBERY Youth Marching Band is putting on a charity concert. The event, in aid of the coronary unit, at Redditch's Alexandra Hospital, will be at Longbridge Social Club, Bristol Road, on Friday September 29, at 7.30pm and tickets are available on 0121
IRELAND'S most famous family The Corrs will be playing at Birmingham's NEC Arena on January 9 and 10, 2001. The Corrs formed in 1990 and have never looked back. Their success began in 1995 with the release of their debut album Forgiven, Not Forgotten.
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (0) Weston-Super-Mare 0 (0) The Reds notched up their third successive home victory with a much improved performance against Western division high-flyers Weston. Redditch, smarting from the 6-1 mauling by Worcester City just five days
Dr Martens League Cup Worcester City 6 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 1 (1) Redditch crashed out of the Dr Martens Cup at the hands of Premier division rivals Worcester City after a woeful second half performance. But it could have been a different story had the
A MAN has been remanded in custody for a week after appearing before Worcester magistrates on two charges of attempted murder. Peter Townsend, aged 46, of no fixed address, has also been charged with an indecent assault against a woman. Magistrates remanded
Stafford Rangers 1 (1) Redditch United 0 (0) BRILLIANT Dave Adey again stole the show but he could not prevent Redditch United from slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Stafford Rangers in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The Redditch keeper pulled off
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (0) Evesham United 0 (0) CRAIG Gillett's return to Valley Stadium lasted just 60 minutes after the Evesham defender was sent off for two bookable offences. His dismissal turned the game, as Redditch took advantage to secure their second
Tiverton Town (2) 3 Redditch United (1) 5 A DAZZLING four-goal salvo in the second half ensured Redditch United bagged all three points against determined Devonshire side Tiverton. Reds' match preparation was hampered by a motorway hold-up, which saw
IT is interesting to note that Mid-Worcestershire Conservative MP Peter Luff is taking the time and trouble to extract answers on the acute shortage of bed numbers in our county and I find it alarming that bed numbers are to be cut over the next two years
Redditch Utd 2 Shepshed Dynamo 2 A STUNNING 35-yard strike by full back Stuart Randall seven minutes from time got the Reds out of jail as they looked to be heading for defeat against lowly opposition. Redditch began confidently as they went in search
SINCE the recent tragic train accident, the question has been raised as to why, on privatisation, ownership of the track and stations was separated off from that of the rolling stock. The answer is simple - it had to be, our masters in Brussels said so
Dr Martens League Western Division Redditch United 2 Blakenall 4 FOR the best part of an hour, Redditch's Ross Knight dominated this match. His two goals gave United the perfect start and he could have set up two more had striker Paul Burton been back
Redditch United (2) 3 Sutton Coldfield Tn (3) 3 REDDITCH United staged an amazing comeback on Saturday as they bounced back from being 3-0 down after 10 minutes to get a share of the spoils against Sutton Coldfield Town. The draw stretched the Reds unbeaten
REDDITCH UTD (1) 2 Aston Villa XI (1) 2 Both sides provided plenty of action for the 800-plus crowd which flocked to the Valley Stadium on Thursday to see this second floodlight celebration match. Guest of honour, Villa midfielder Ian Taylor, got proceedings
Dr Martens League Western Division Evesham (0)0 REDDITCH (2)3 Redditch ended Evesham United's unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic 3-0 triumph on Monday. Two goals in the opening 17 minutes from Paul Molloy and Ross Knight put the visitors in
FA Cup Qualifying Round Redditch United (1) 1 King's Norton Town (0) 0 ADAM Nicholls' second goal of the season was enough to give Redditch United victory against former tenants King's Norton, who were making their debut in the competition. But the Reds
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Gresley Rovers (1) 2 AN impressive Gresley side coasted to victory denying Redditch their second league win of the season. The Reds provided very little for the large crowd to cheer with the visitors always in control. Redditch were
REDDITCH United can be assured of a regular following this season after the launch of a new supporters' club. The team's success over the past two years has prompted fans to form the club, which has the backing of the board of directors. And it is already
Herefordshire Privies by Paddy Ariss (Countryside Books, £7.95) THIS is not just some bog standard work by an author in the first flush of youth. Ooh no, missus. In fact, Eardisland resident, Paddy Ariss, has had a varied career as a writer of short stories
House and Garden Book of Vacation Homes and Hideaways edited by Leonie Highton (Elbury Press, £30.00) Unless you have hundreds of thousands of pounds floating around just waiting to be spent, this book will be merely a means of escape to display on the
Pat Gallimore's Organic Year (BBC, £9.99) SOMEHOW, a guide to organic living written by Ambridge's Pat Archer has the stamp of authority. As Bridge Farm's forthright and long-time convert to farming without agrichemicals, listeners look upon the author's
LAST week, I told you about Shadow Health Secretary Dr Liam Fox getting a doppelganger in his team. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has been appointed Tory health whip. The two look very similar. If only to prove my point, Mr Luff walked into Central
Is it the chop for Clive? CLIVE Soley is a worried man. The chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party is facing the chop after apparently backing Tony Blair's choice for Speaker. The Prime Minister favoured Tory Sir George Young, who stood down as Shadow
ANGUS Robert MacKay got his first taste of Parliamentary life this week. Fortunately for Angus, the 11-day-old son of Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride, he did not have to endure the debacle of MPs choosing a new Speaker. He was in a family room with his
LORD Faulkner of Worcester has risked upsetting a few of the pipe-puffers who inhabit the House of Lords. He is calling for a ban on smoking in all areas where the Parliamentary staff work. ''Should we not protect our staff from the harmful effects of
Conference champions: 1994, 2000. Conference runners-up: 1997. FA Trophy winners: 1987. FA Trophy runners-up: 1991, 1995. Welsh FA Cup Finalists: 1986, 1989.
TRAINS along the Cotswold Line through Moreton to and from London were running again today after a day of chaos for rail passengers. All trains along the line were suspended yesterday (Monday) morning after a Thames Trains service between Great Malvern
POTENTIAL entrepreneurs in Worcestershire can obtain business advice from a new website aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses. Companies will be able to access expert advice from 600 advisers from the site on launching companies, expanding
Monday, October 30, 2000. WORCESTER City bounced back from their Hampton horror show with a 4-1 win over Halesowen Town in the Worcestershire Senior Cup first round last night. Two goals from Mark Owen and one each for Micky Cotter and Chris Jefferson
A HEADTEACHER is trading text books for technology to expand his innovative on-line training firm. Paul Kilgallon bought into 21stnetwork.com in September as a provider of computer training courses for those who cannot pay high prices for software skills
SKYLIGHT by David Hare Nonentities, Studio, Rose Theatre, Kidderminster SKYLIGHT, is set in a shabby, and extremely cold, flat, belonging to Kyra. She has a visitor, Edward, the son of a former employer, who is worried about his father, Tom, widowed a
LIGHT is being shed on some of Kidderminster's subways to make them safer for local residents. Worcestershire County Council has allocated £8,000 from its Community Safety Lighting Fund for illumination improvement work in Kidderminster. The money, part
Angling Catfish Conservation Group: Ron Griffiths (Northern Region), 22 Cooper Close, The Heathlands, Bromsgrove (01527 835534). County Youth Sailing Centre Angling Section: The Secretary, County Youth Sailing Centre, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove (01527 861426
British Rail Birmingham and Worcestershire: (0345 484950) (times and fares for all national services; 24-hour service). Bus and Coach Services Community Transport Services Ltd: 9 Warwick Avenue, Bromsgrove (01527 875454). National Express: enquiries,
Farm houses Astwood Court Farm: Astwood Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove (01527 821362). The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Hill Farm: Rocky Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove (01527 872403). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have slipped below the halfway mark in the Nationwide League Division Three table for the first time this season -- but manager Jan Molby is convinced his side are good enough to finish in a play-off position. By falling victim
Allotments Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 873232). Garden Societies Barnt Green Garden Society: GW Verow, 9 Poplar Drive, Barnt Green (0121 447 7943). Horticultural Societies Belbroughton Horticultural
Bands Archdale Big Band: Allen Cook (01384 296541). Rubery Youth Marching Band: Mrs Susan Maybury, 17 Great Stone Road, Northfield (0121 608 0934). The VIPs: Andy Findon (01527 871197). Choirs Barnt Green Choral Society: Brian Jones, 104 New Road, Aston
Charitable Organisations Age Concern: 46 Providence Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove (01527 871840). Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Macmillan Cancer Relief: 6-8 Church Street, Bromsgrove (01527 872948 and 576105). Dodford Children's
TWO kingfishers perch on willow branches far away on the opposite bank of the river. A pair of turquoise eyes, staring across the dark mirror calm of the Severn, mocking me in my fishless plight. They duck, bob and then, when prey comes into sight, hover
Art All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Bromsgrove Art Club: Mrs W Bird, Ingeva, Tutnall, Bromsgrove (01527 872300). Cofton Hackett Arts Society: Mrs J Wilson, 20 Holmes Drive, Rubery, Rednal (0121 453 7097
Animal Clubs/Societies Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft Section): Di Morgan (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove
National Farmers' Union Bromsgrove: 16 The Strand (01527 873083). Young Farmers' Clubs Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire Young Farmers' Clubs, County Office, Worcester College of Agriculture, Hindlip, Worcester
The FA Cup draw has thrown up an interesting possibility as far as I'm concerned -- and that's the chance of locking horns with my old Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough. When George Best and Alan Mullery made the draw on Sky television on Saturday we found
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today repeated their threat to take legal action over the alleged non-payment of £25,000 from Greenock Morton for Andy Brownrigg. Harriers should have received the first instalment of £5,000 by August 12 with the remainder being
AS soon as the ladies settled down, chairman Betty Long opened the meeting by welcoming four guests and two new members. Joan English announced the forthcoming trip around Evesham, the tour of the Almonry Centre and short cruises along the River Avon.
SEVENTEEN members and helpers enjoyed a run through Worcestershire countryside to the River Severn and a successful lunch at the Holt Fleet Restaurant. The centre's members came from Cofton Hackett, Lickey and Alvechurch as well as Barnt Green. They were
THE June meeting was held in the village hall. Mrs Hill welcomed everyone, including five visitors. The minutes, correspondence, and financial report were read out. Our president then welcomed Mrs A Badage, who is the area representative for the Egg Craft
THE president, Maureen Smith, welcomed the members to the June meeting. The visit to the Botanical Gardens had been much enjoyed. Ann Darlow was thanked for arranging it. The president said the group social meeting had been good fun. Secretary Catherine
THE ringcraft section held a successful match against Shirley Ringcraft. Forty-three dogs were put forward to be judged by Mrs Cox, from Evesham. The under six months puppy walk was won by Di Morgan's whippet. The puppy match was won by David Howells,
PRESIDENT Mrs Meredith welcomed members to the meeting, especially our new member Mrs Radford. Thanks were expressed to Audrey Court for holding a coffee morning at her home, even the weather remained fine for it. A splendid talk with slides was given
BOB Green has emerged as a candidate for the vacant manager's post at Bromsgrove Rovers. Green spent just two months in charge at the Victoria Ground back in the 1998-99 season before quitting. But chief executive Pat Bannister has confirmed that he has
MALVERN Town hope to welcome back striker Simon Judge for tonight's Banks's Brewery League Premier Division game at Kington Town (7,45). He scored a hat-trick in his second comeback game for the reserves at the weekend following an ankle injury. Malvern
VOLUNTEERS 'A' managed their first league win of the season in the Worcester and District Mens Skittle League. They edged the Goodrest out in their Division Four clash by 25 pins -- S. Rawlings top scoring with 40 which included a spare in his last leg
YOU'RE Special looks head and shoulders above his rivals in the Tote Bookmakers Stakes over two miles at Musselburgh tomorrow. Patrick Haslam's progressive gelding has won both his starts to date over tomorrow's trip and remains open to further improvement
Aug 22 - Paget Rangers (A) 1-3 Booth Aug 25 - Newport AFC (H) 1-1 Giddings Aug 29 - Bilston Town (H) 1-0 Booth Aug 31 - Moor Green (A) 3-0 Burton 2, Giddings Sep 5 - Matlock (A) (FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND) 1-4 Burton Sep 8 - Bedworth Utd(H) 2-1 Hall, Fergie
All the scores from last season Sat Aug 13 DMW Sutton Coldfield Town H 0-2 480 Tue Aug 17 DMW Bedworth United A 0-3 253 Sat Aug 21 FAC Stourbridge A 1-3 Jinks 417 Sat Aug 28 DMW Hinckley United H 1-2 Winstone 362 Tue Aug 30 DMW Bilston Town A 1-1 Payne
Thursday September 21 l Music: Think Floyd, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, 7.30pm. l Music: Holst Birthday Concert, Pitville Pump Room, Cheltenham, 8pm. l Drama: Mademoiselle Colombe, The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham. Until Sept 30.
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Paget Rangers (2) 2 REDDITCH United's cup preparations were dealt a blow as they came unstuck against a Paget side fighting for their Dr Martens Western division future. A patched up Reds team saw unexpected appearances from Dominic
By LEE McLAUGHLAN REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 TWO late strikes by substitutes Micky Moore and Mark Smith saw Redditch complete the double over their neighbours. The Reds were given the perfect start when they took the lead after just
Redditch United (2) 3 Cirencester Town (0) 0 TWO stunning strikes by Paul Danks and a debut goal for Krystof Kotylo ensured Redditch ended their eight-game run without a league win. After just 90 seconds Reds' leading scorer Nicky Cross was left with
Sutton Coldfield Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 REDDITCH'S search for a win stretched to eight games following this uninspiring mid-table tussle. Rob Smith gave old boy Matt Pugh a place in the starting eleven following his midweek switch from Alvechurch
Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup semi-final Redditch United (0) 4 Stourport Swifts (2) 4 aet. Stourport win 4-3 on pens Redditch's grip of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup ended after a another night of drama at the Valley Stadium. The Reds fought back
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 Stourbridge (2) 2 The Reds' season lies in tatters after Saturday's abject performance saw them submit to struggling Stourbridge. Redditch put in one of their worst performance of the season as a complete lack of passion, commitment
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (1) Tiverton Town 2 (1) ROB Smith was left scratching his head on Saturday wondering what his side must do to get back on the winning trail. Two cruel blows in each half saw Redditch's search for a victory stretch to six games. But it
Blakenall (0) 0 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 After two heavy defeats, Redditch stemmed the tide by playing their part in a game short on attacking ideas. But it could also be that familiarity bred contempt as manager Rob Smith fielded a Reds team with six former
Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup Kidderminster Harriers Res 1 Redditch United 1 (AET) Redditch won 5-3 on penalties REDS needed extra time and penalties to see off a strong Harriers Reserve side in the first round of the WRIC last Wednesday. Harriers opened
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 4 Yate Town (0) 0 REDDITCH made it 13 goals and nine points from their last three home games with this convincing victory over the league's bottom side. And the result, which saw the Reds climb to fifth in the table, was achieved without
Hinckley United (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 1 The Reds secured a valuable point against a Hinckley side defending a 16-game unbeaten run. After weathering an early spell of pressure from the home side, Redditch were the first to strike for goal after Hinckley
Bilston Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Redditch missed out on the opportunity to stake their claim as serious promotion candidates as they fell to Scott Voice's 13th goal of the season. Rob Smith revamped the defence after Wednesday's 3-1 home defeat
REDDITCH UNITED 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 3 Redditch slumped out of the Birmingham Senior Cup after being brushed aside by the visitors. The result was rarely in doubt after Craig Dutton and Duncan Ferguson had given Sutton a two-goal advantage inside the
Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Redditch United 3 REDS gained sweet revenge for their shock county cup defeat by Bromsgrove with a comprehensive victory on Bank Holiday Monday. The visitors were first to show in this Dr Martens League Western Division fixture at
Bromsgrove 4 Redditch 3 Worcestershire Senior Cup Two late goals in each half condemned Reds to another night of cup shame. Redditch took the lead after 12 minutes when Jamie Hart stooped to head home Ross Knight's pinpoint cross. The visitors held onto
AZZ lovers will be treated to a night of entertainment by The Antique Six who play at The New Inn, Bournheath, this Sunday. The music begins at 8.30pm and everyone is welcome. Contact Val on (01527) 878611 or 07860 176375 for details.
Rocester 2 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 3 (1) Mickey Moore became an instant hit with the Redditch faithful after an impressive debut, which included the winning goal, in an inspired comeback by the Reds. After an even start, Redditch struck first through Paul
FA Umbro Trophy Second Round Replay Redditch United 3 (1) Stocksbridge Park Steels 4 (3) THE Valley Stadium staged one of the most incident-packed cup ties in Redditch United's history last night, with seven goals, two sendings off, eight bookings and
Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 Redditch United 1 Reds hung on for a draw in their FA Umbro Trophy second round tie at Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday, despite player/manager Rob Smith being sent off with 21 minutes of the game to go. Playing against
Moor Green 1 (1) REDDITCH UTD 1 (0) THE Reds put in a battling performance to secure a share of the spoils and ruin Moor Green's 100 per cent home league record. Redditch, fielding new signing Paul Danks, made a positive start against a physical Green
Redditch United (1) 3 R C Warwick (0) 0 After two months and seven games, Redditch finally recorded their first home league win of the season. Midfielder Micky Williams capped a fine home debut with a 25-yard screamer sandwiched in between Jamie Hart's
JOYCE Rose writes (You Say, October 18) that the pension rise of £2.25 per week will be swallowed up by the April rise in council tax. The really hard-up pensioners don't have to pay council tax. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester.
FOR years now, since the end of the steam engine, the railway companies have tried very hard to run the British railway on the cheap. They have tried using, and still are using, infrastructures and working practices designed for the age of the steam engine
FA Umbro Trophy First Round Gresley Rovers (0) 0 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 NICKY Cross bagged his second goal of the season to give Redditch a slender victory over a resolute Gresley Rovers on Saturday. Reds started the strongest of the sides and were gifted
PAUL Stammers pointed out in his column that Lowesmoor's bus lane is widely treated with contempt by Worcester people. Perhaps that explains why our council is now chucking £20,000 a time, of our council tax money, on road closure devices, which buses
Yate Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 2 A Jamie Hart brace ended a run of three successive defeats as the Reds took all three points off bottom-of-the-table Yate Town on Saturday. In an effort to improve the side's performance, manager Rob Smith included
I HAVE some sympathy for the small genuine hard-up farmers, but the whingeing majority of the farmers are fast becoming the sick men of Britain. These so-called stewards of our countryside ripped up miles of hedgerows to streamline their land cultivation
Stourbridge Town (4) 5 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 The Reds' poor run of results continued as stourbridge took advantage of the visitors' leaky defence. Mick Guest's men led 4-1 at half time and looked to be coasting, despite a comical Redditch equaliser when
FA Cup 2nd qualifying round Redditch United 0 Burton Albion 1 A Danny George header sent the Reds crashing out of the Cup at the hands of Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. A defensive mix-up saw the tall central defender ghost in unmarked early in the second
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 2 Hinckley United (1) 2 AN equaliser five minutes from time left Redditch still searching for their first home league victory of the season. But it was just result as the Reds showed their defensive frailties for the second game running
FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Bedworth (0) 1 Redditch (2) 3 BRING on the Albion is the cry from Valley Stadium after Redditch United set up a meeting against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion following this hard fought victory over Bedworth. Reds were given
REDDITCH UTD (1)1 Bilston Town (0) 1 A late own goal by Mark Dearlove denied Redditch their first home league win of the season against a physical Bilston Town side. Just eight minutes had gone when the in-form Adam Nicholls gave Redditch the lead, scoring
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 1 Paget Rangers (0) 0 ADAM Nicholls was Redditch's hero as his late strike ensured they picked up maximum points on the opening day of the Dr Martens League Western Division season. It seemed they would have to settle for a disappointing
REDDITCH United have recorded a magnificent seven victories from their seven pre-season friendlies. They rounded off with an assured display against Newport County AFC at Valley Stadium on Saturday. The Welsh visitors pipped the Reds for promotion last
PRE-match entertainment at the Valley Stadium is about to change but not without the help of the town. Redditch United are about to take the bold steps of having a cheerleading team to encourage the Reds as they seek promotion this season. Chairman Rod
ANOTHER year of improvements at the Valley Stadium has enhanced Redditch United's standing as a forward thinking non-league club. Brand new floodlights costing £32,000 have been installed, the pitch has undergone the second part of a three-year treatment
NOTHING but promotion to the Dr Martens Premier Division will do for Redditch United this season. This is the task facing new manager Rob Smith, his assistant Jan Mulders and coach Mark Dearlove as they embark on their first full season in management.
Enrico Caruso The Complete Recordings Vol 1 TIE a famous tenor to a roller coaster hurtling through a wind tunnel while forcing him to eat a bowl of jelly and you get the picture on how these recordings sound. But hey, does that matter when it gives you
In her last talkback column, sports editor TERESA PHILLIPS reflects on some sporting highlights - and looks forward to the future. WELL, after 13 years, I'm packing up my Basil Brush photos and Coronation Street mouse mat and moving to pastures new. And
STRANGE echoes in Central Lobby when Speaker Michael Martin walked through to the Commons for the first time. The Speaker's procession is led through the public area by a policeman who bellows ''Speaker!'' The officer did thus as Mr Martin, Labour MP
Formed: 1886 President: Chairman: Lionel Newton. Vice-Chairman: Colin C. Youngjohns. Company Secretary: J. Richard Painter. Directors: Paul Byrne,Graham R. Lane, Tom Murrant. Chief Executive: Neil Morris. Financial controller: Alan Biggs. Football Secretary
ERIC Forth was at his adversarial, pernicious best when he launched the first serious parliamentary attack on new Speaker Michael Martin. Mr Forth, Tory MP for Mid-Worcestershire from 1983-97, clearly relished the confrontation. Mr Martin, the gruff MP
TOE-TAPPERS are invited to join Bromsgrove Folk Club and take part in 'Singin' and Suppin' sessions at The Ladybird pub. Hosted by Fairfield Folk, the club holds regular guest nights at the pub, in Aston Fields, on the second and last Thursday in every
FIREFIGHTERS from Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire joined forces to tackle a blaze at Sims Metals, Long Marston, this morning (Tuesday). Nine crews from Pebworth, Stratford, Bidford, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Evesham and Malvern received
BUSINESSES in Worcestershire can take advantage of tips on coming out on top of the stock market as well as beating jargon riddled e-commerce during a series of talks. Chartered accountants Clement Keys has teamed up with law firm Morton Fisher and Herefordshire
