STEWART Hadley has been given the go ahead to step up training but is unlikely to pull on a Worcester City shirt until the end of September at the earliest. The former Kidderminster Harriers' striker, who has been struggling with an Achilles injury since
A WOMAN was killed and two drivers were airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision on a Worcestershire road. The B4503 Leigh Sinton road was closed for three-and-a-half-hours as emergency services worked to free all three occupants after the crash
WORCESTER Rugby Club was today playing down concerns after two players were taken ill during its South African tour. The club's official website said one player had to be taken to hospital with suspected deep vein thrombosis, while another had anaphylactic
TV celebrity chef Alan Coxon, pictured left, will put his skills to the test sampling the talents of Worcestershire food and drink producers. The food historian and chef, a regular on Gloria Hunniford's Channel 5 Open Day programme, is to be a judge for
A FORMER Royal Marine who yearned to be a policeman claimed he was an officer in an official statement after a fight in a Worcester pub. The trouble began when Steve Brain went to The Raven Inn, on Droitwich Road, Worcester, on Friday, March 22, Abi Nixon
THE transformation of one of Worcester's most significant buildings into 23 flats has been backed by city councillors. Worcester Technical College's Sidbury House will boost the city council's bid to encourage more people to live in the heart of the city
YOUNGSTERS wondering what to do with their time will soon be given plenty of motivation - thanks to a new wrestling gym in St John's. The gym originally opened on a temporary basis for a month, but it attracted so many pupils - 25, including three girls
A POSTMAN who hoarded undelivered post in his bedroom has been jailed for four months. Jonathan Akers became unable to cope with work due to a drink problem, Worcester Crown Court heard. The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to two charges of interfering with
CAR parks and picnic sites could be provided at Stonehall Common, Kempsey, instead of grazing and cattle grids. After consulting 63 householders and registered graziers about the idea of installing cattle grids, Kempsey Parish Council has learnt that
TWO balaclava-clad men stole cash and cigarettes from a Kidderminster service station. The two men went into the store at Greenhill service station at 9.30pm on Saturday, August 17, and ordered a member of staff out of their way while they raided the
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers made it four points from six as they beat Bedworth United 1-0 at the Victoria Ground last night (Tuesday). In their first home game of the campaign, Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side, who drew 1-1 at Racing Club
Saturday, August 17, 2002 JAMES Dyson's late equaliser made him an instant hit with the huge band of Bromsgrove followers who travelled to Hampton Road for last Saturday's season opener to witness Rovers' return to the Dr Martens Western. One of ten new
n Cesar Franck Piano Transcriptions Violin Sonata Pastorale Franck was an exceptionally gifted organist. A little like Mozart, he was performing complicated pieces in public at a tender age and went on to do great things. Unfortunately, this recording
AS many who are holidaying across the Channel this year can testify, European city centres tend to be a delightful mix of shops, businesses and homes. Abandoning the heart of their cities once evening falls is not for the Belgians, the French or the Spanish
STEWART Hadley has been given the go ahead to step up training but is unlikely to pull on a Worcester City shirt until the end of September at the earliest. The former Kidderminster Harriers' striker, who has been struggling with an Achilles injury since
GRAHAM Turner has turned up the heat on rivals Forest Green Rovers ahead of tonight's clash by claiming the pressure is on them to grab their first points of the season. Hereford United travel to the Lawn (7.45) with confidence buoyed after an impressive
JOINT managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford will be looking for their players to discover their goalscoring touch for tonight's Dr Martens Western Division clash with Bedworth United. Bromsgrove Rovers go into the match at the Victoria Ground (7.45) having
A TORN hamstring will rule Stourport Swifts' Tim Langford out for a month. The player-manager limped off during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Swindon Supermarine. His replacement Andy Wright, who is due to have a knee operation next month, stands by to start
EVESHAM United threw away a two-goal lead and had to settle for a 2-2 draw following last night's visit to Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens League Western Division. United stormed into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 25 minutes, thanks to strikes by former
FORMER Worcestershire Football Association chairman Richard Bannister has died aged 82. Mr Bannister, who spent 18 years as chairman from 1974-92, devoted a lifetime to sport and football in particular. Known to everyone as 'Dick', he was born in Hagley
ST JOHN in Bedwardine is one of the 16 city churches and places of worship taking part in the flower festival as part of the Three Choirs Fringe. The flowers have been in place since Friday, August 16, and form part of the city flower trail. Anyone who
A RECORD-breaking century partnership between Vikram Solanki and Anurag Singh steered Worcestershire Royals back to the top of the table. Their efforts clinched a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in last night's floodlit Norwich Union League Division
n Till We Meet Again by Lesley Pearse (Michael Joseph, £16.99) This riveting tale examines the intricate relationship of two women who were best friends in childhood. Now, 29 years later, Beth Powell and Susie Wright meet up again - but their paths have
n Mammoth Book of Fighter Pilots, edited by Jon E Lewis (Constable and Robinson, £7.99) OF all the arts of war, the craft of the fighter pilot must rank as the most deadly of callings. From the Red Baron to Douglas Bader, Vietnam to the Gulf War, the
A TORN hamstring will rule Stourport Swifts' player-boss Tim Langford out for a month. Langford limped off during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Swindon Supermarine. His replacement Andy Wright, who is due to have a knee operation next month, stands by to start
MR ANDREWS (You Say, August 7) suggests that we should support a European army as a means of defence that is independent of the USA. Mr Andrews fails to see that we are not dependent on the USA for defence.The defence of Western Europe is organised by
CHRISTIAN leaders are absolutely right in speaking out against President George W Bush's proposal to launch an attack on Iraq. The excuses offered are an insult to intelligence, when long-time observers of the Middle East scene suspect a "hidden agenda
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
A WORCESTER woman has been named chairwoman of national charity the Talking Newspaper Association. Sylvia Dey, of St Catherine's Hill, was a founder member of Worcester Talking Newspaper in 1976. She first came into contact with the charity when her mother-in-law
BUSINESS is booming at Worcestershire's leading safari park as new arrivals have been pulling in the crowds. Visitor numbers for the summer holidays have been up on last year at the West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park. Managers are breathing a sigh
ALTHOUGH Worcester man Ricci Lancaster says he is pleased to be back at Athlone Barracks, he also added that going to Kosovo was an experience he was glad to be involved with. The Lance Corporal said that while it was good to be back in Germany, the six-month
FLORAL art, cookery and crafts were just some of the exhibits on display at St Wulstan's Parish Church annual show. The sun shone down on the 40th annual show in St Wulstan's Drive, Warndon, Worcester. Children and adults alike entered exhibits in a wide
THE management of sex offenders is making Worcestershire a safer place for the public. New working arrangements between police, probation and social services are being credited with the success in a new report. New figures show the number of identified
A DOG dumped at the gates of an animal rescue centre with a note tied to him saying "put him to sleep, he's no good to anyone" has been given a new home. Staff at the Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter found the mongrel tethered to a gatepost. After an appeal
RADIO producers have been criticised by a Worcestershire county councillor for their programming on the day the missing Cambridgeshire girls' bodies were found. Andrew Roberts said BBC Hereford & Worcester was "incredibly insensitive" in the light
A LEDBURY 94-year-old who went missing from his town nursing home has been found - after being stuck in an alley for more than 24 hours. Gordon Briffett was found yesterday afternoon on his motorised scooter by a quick-thinking member of the public who
A NEWLY-single man, who found his former girlfriend watching a video with another man when he visited her house, punched him and then jumped up and down on his car, Worcester magistrates heard. Michael Smith had gone round to check on his ex-girlfriend
A BANNED motorist who sped through a red light had "no understanding" that he was committing a crime, Worcester Crown Court heard. Patrick Ward was followed by police - and then gave two false names before his true identity was established. The 19-year-old
A WORCESTER ex-serviceman has been chosen to lay a wreath at a national service to mark Merchant Navy Day in front of some of the country's top politicians. Dickie Valentine, of Tolladine, will present the wreath to commemorate fallen seamen and women
MINISTERS today outlined plans to ban the use of mobile phones by motorists after a campaign by Hereford MP Paul Keetch. The Liberal Democrat joined another 127 MPs in calling for phones to be outlawed while driving. Now Transport Minister David Jamieson
n ONE man has been treated for injuries sustained in a car crash near Bewdley this morning. Kidderminster police said a green Audi A3 1.3 SE vehicle overturned on the B4194 at around 9.30am. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, which happened
THE safety of children using an improvised rope swing in a wooded area known as The Rocky, in Kempsey, is causing concern. Each time the ropes are cut down, they are put up again, said parish council chairman Joy Clee has warned. "The only thing to do
n You can't beat the retreat: The Camp House Inn, Phillpott's sanctuary from a world of clutter. 'And if you expect me to part with those back copies of Record Collector, Guitarist and Time, forget it' I confess, my life's a big mess! FOR most of my working
THE Severn Valley Country Park spans the River Severn a couple of miles north of Upper Arley, linking the former coal-mining communities of Alveley and Highley. The bulk of the park is on the Alveley side, but there's plenty of interest across the river
VIKRAM Solanki is today basking in the glory of his man-of-the-match batting performance which enabled Worcestershire Royals to recapture top spot in the Norwich Union League Division One. His inning steered the County to a comprehensive eight-wicket
HEREFORDSHIRE look set for an innings victory over Cornwall at Truro -- but it may not be enough to clinch the Minor Counties Western Division title. The home side were bowled out for 120 in their first innings with veteran paceman Kevin Cooper bagging
The following winners each received a set of Commonwealth Games stamps: Nick Boulton, Bourton Close, Bristol; Mrs J Brazier, Chester Road North, Kidderminster; Mrs WJ Caldwell, Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster; Jack Collinge, Claremont Road, Blackpool; K
ONE of the country's top international string quartets will bring Elgar back home with a tribute in the church where the composer is buried. The Medici Quartet will perform the Elgar Quartet in the country church of St Wulstan's, in Little Malvern. For
THE SUM OF ALL FEARS (12): Ben Affleck accepts the mantle from Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin as crusading hero Jack Ryan. In this thriller we meet the dashing 28-year-old at the very beginning of his career. When East European terrorists detonate a nuclear
THE Cathedral was ringing with a great buzz of excitement following this premire performance of Gant's Vision of Piers Plowman. "Great fun" and "refreshing" were just two of the spontaneous comments I heard as soon as the performance finished. After listening
MY response to Matthew Clarke's six allegations (You Say, July 24) are as follows: I do not know if President Bush is a mastermind, a buffoon or a careless pretzel-eater. I merely listen to the BBC news. The right for the forces of law and order to intervene
AS a former Rhodesian resident, my heart goes out to the white farmers who are being ordered off their land by Mugabe. Their only crime is that they have, over many generations, managed to turn virgin bush into some of the most productive farmland in
I READ that Mr A C Randall, of Kempsey, is trying to find out how to join the happy band of asylum seekers. Perhaps if he succeeds he will let us know. Millions of us would like to join him, because we also think our human rights are being abused by this
ANCIENT waste, items from World War II and mystery objects will feature in an interactive exhibition which is set to visit the car park at Bromsgrove Library next Tuesday. Visitors will also be able to enjoy hands-on experiences, including looking at
SPA retailers who sell alcohol to minors may now be tracked down as part of a new scheme targeting offenders. Worcestershire County Council's trading standards has, for a number of years, used young volunteers to help catch people who continue to sell
CRUNCH talks are taking place between Redditch Council and NEW College in an attempt to prevent the closure of a popular skills centre. The Redi Centre in Smallwood had been earmarked for closure as part of £1 million cost-cutting exercise but the council
A BUSINESS storage company is set to double in size. Whitefoot-Forward Ltd, in Hartlebury, is set to expand into larger premises within a year of its launch, after winning a series of prestigious contracts. The company uses a computerised indexing system
FAR from being fish out of water, Britain's top performing fund managers are most likely to be Pisceans, a survey revealed today. More than 17 per cent of managers surveyed in a star sign study of the top 100 performing managers in the UK, carried out
VIKRAM Solanki is today basking in the glory of his man-of-the-match batting performance which enabled Worcestershire Royals to recapture top spot in the Norwich Union League Division One. His inning steered the County to a comprehensive eight-wicket
