HEALTH Secretary Alan Milburn says Worcester's new hospital faces a number of challenges to make sure it provides the best care for the county's 550,000 residents. In an exclusive interview with the Evening News, he says there is only so much he can do
ADULTS are being urged to broaden their horizons and join a cultural adult learning course. Subjects as diverse as Indian head massage and website design are on offer. "September is traditionally a time that focuses on the development on children and
Bidford Ladies 4, Ilmington 2 RACHAEL Paddock struck her first hat-trick in a Bidford shirt as the hosts saw off their Cotswolds rivals. Goals were in plentiful supply in an action-packed opening half. Ilmington twice took the lead but goals from Paddock
Bretforton Ladies 6, Cheltenham ll 3 LISA Workman opened the scoring pushing the ball past the keeper following some well-worked play. The scorer then made it 2-0 after good work from Gilly Wright before loan player Tracey Hodgkins hit back for the visitors
WORCESTER City Football Club is making one last push to win approval for its new stadium project. The club has six weeks to convince the city council to include the proposed new stadium - together with a B&Q superstore - in its Local Plan. The exciting
A CAMPAIGN by Worcester MP Mike Foster to visit areas of his constituency to discuss issues affecting local residents has reaped early dividends, following a trip to Red Hill. Mr Foster took his Down Your Way campaign to Kilbury Drive late last month
HANDS-ON experience of life at an independent Worcestershire school is on the cards for prospective pupils. The open day at Bredon School promises as much fun as actually being a pupil there. In addition to looking around the facilities, visiting children
A PAIR of Worcester twins have begun school - but cannot share the same lessons after an horrific assault changed their lives. The four-year-olds, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, are at separate schools because of the attack. The boy is joining
STANDARDS of education at a Worcester primary school have slipped so far that Government inspectors have placed it on Special Measures. Nunnery Wood Primary School was found to have a number of weaknesses during its inspection in May. The Ofsted report
A WORCESTER artist's work is set to inspire people who have a love of the countryside. Patricia Marshall is exhibiting new works of the Malvern Hills and surrounding landscape at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford, near Worcester. Using acrylics and pastels
DON'T be surprised if you walk into Worcester's newest showroom to discover women lounging in the bath. Because that's exactly what the sales team at bathstore.com like to see. "You don't buy a bed without trying it," said director John Fennell. "Buying
THE work of disabled artists throughout the county is currently being exhibited in Kidderminster. The free exhibition, Untitled, opened at Kidderminster library, in Market Street, last weekend and continues until Monday, September 28. It is a joint initiative
WYCHAVON District Council's Environmental Health Department has received a top award from leading accrediting body BSI, the former British Standards Institute. The accolade makes the council service one of just a handful of local government departments
WYCHAVON District Council is brewing up to raise cash for cancer as it takes part in the world's biggest coffee morning. The council is joining in the event, organised by Macmillan Cancer Relief, by staging a coffee morning at Pershore's Civic Centre.
THE NORBURY Theatre needs a DIY hero to take on the role of set builder and stage manager for this year's Christmas panto. Cinderella will be performed in January next year at the Droitwich theatre, provided someone can volunteer his or her time and expertise
A PAIR of graduates have completed an assignment of a different class, after challenging themselves to walk for charity. Mary Westwood and Maura Kelly, who graduated from Durham University in the summer, finished walking 320 miles for the Acorns Children's
A DISTRESSED mother is on tenterhooks for her hysterectomy today after it was cancelled for the third time in three months. Alison Cobb, of Wheatmill Close, Blakedown, was aghast to have her operation put off at the last minute last Thursday due to a
AN ANGRY couple have hit out at banks and credit card firms who allowed their teenage daughter to borrow £25,000 she could not pay back - leaving her on the verge of suicide. The girl was 18 and doing part-time work when she successfully applied for credit
A MOTHER is in despair after having to slash her working hours to ensure her 13-year-old son gets to school after being threatened with legal action. David Ashcroft failed to secure a place at King Charles I High School, Kidderminster, less than a mile
AN exhilarating pillion ride on a Harley Davidson and a foreign holiday are among the "promises" which will be auctioned off next month in aid of breast cancer research. Kidderminster support group Bosom Friends - set up by and for women diagnosed with
A MAN from Kidderminster was attacked by two "carjackers" who drove away in his £65,000 Aston Martin convertible. The 52-year-old, who has not been named, suffered bruising and reddening to his left eye and cheekbone and a suspected broken nose following
CUNNING distraction burglars are targeting Wyre Forest pensioners- and the problem could be bigger than anyone realises. People with vulnerable elderly neighbours have been urged to be alert following a spate of thefts by bogus officials conning their
A HEADTEACHER has hit back at claims her school is putting pupils' lives in danger by suspending swimming lessons. Parents of children at Spennells First School in Kidderminster had feared the suspension of swimming announced this term would risk the
SUPPORT workers will visit the homes of people with mental health problems for the first time in a bid to help them lead more independent lives. Wyre Forest MIND has launched a new service which will help sufferers develop domestic and life skills, manage
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: The Evesham Group resumed its monthly meetings after the summer break and 27 members attended. While coffee and biscuits were served, Mrs June Green's excellent cakes were quickly sold. Speaker, Mr David Way, who gave
PARISH COUNCIL: A meeting was held in the Lower Moor Village Hall. On behalf of the parish council the chairman presented a rose bowl to coun J Marshall to mark his retirement after six years of valuable service with this parish council. For his initiative
FLOWER SHOW AND FETE: In spite of fewer entries the Weston Show drew in people on Saturday, September 14. The day was sunny as people took part in the sideshows held in the adjoining garden by kind invitation of Lt Col and Mrs C Webb. The Challenge Cup
NUMBER 8: Pershore and District Film Society. Saturday, September 21, 7.30pm. Monsoon Wedding, Subtitles, Cert 15, 1 hr 59 mins. NUMBER 8 GALLERY: Painting through the Seasons. An exhibition of watercolour and pastel by Cicely Harris. September 9 to 29
SAM Shilton will be hoping the goal at Scunthorpe United has kick-started his Kidderminster Harriers career. Before Saturday, the son of England goalkeeping legend Peter had started just three Division Three games since last October. In the final year
THE photograph of the class group you published recently, dated 1920, has created surprising interest, considering the age group of those in any way concerned. Some 10 people have written or phoned me: all over 80 years. What is most encouraging is the
May I take this opportunity to inform anyone in the borough of Redditch, with concerns about the proposed new boundaries for 2004, that it is not too late to lodge their concerns with the Electoral Commission. Some of our councillors are advising, incorrectly
May I make a further comment on the subject of supermarket car parking. I agree wholeheartedly with B Latham (letters, September 11) - there must be more traffic calming and driver education. I have been fortunate enough to drive in Canada on several
A GIGANTIC glowing hound from Hell will be in Cheltenham to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of a fiction masterpiece. There is no need to worry though, as the hound is not real, but a chilling stage backdrop as the Everyman Theatre recognises the
A Russian born in Siberia in 1957, Andre Makine always dreamed of France. Thirty years later he reached Paris, determined to write novels - in French and became a bestselling novelist. From the Steppes to Monmartre - A journey through the life and books
RESIDENTS are being reminded to keep a lookout for the lilac electoral registration forms which should have come through their doors. In future, there will be two forms of the register - the full version and the edited version. When people fill in the
MARTIAL ARTS: Tsunami sent their best Great Britain Squad members to do battle at the bi-annual World Karate Championships of Shukokai Karate International (SKI). It was many members' first taste of the standard expected at world level as 16 countries
REDDITCH started the season with a morale-sapping 26-18 derby defeat to near neighbours Woodrush. The hosts, still recovering after two successive relegations, lived up to their pedigree by scoring 14 points in the last ten minutes to hit back from 18
TENNIS: County champion Tracey Powell won the ladies' singles crown at Bewdley's club finals, beating past winner Alison Rosoman. Head coach Powell also joined junior Becky Owen to deny A-team pair Dawn Gumbley and Penny Marchant their second successive
KINGS Norton are hoping to arrange a friendly at the weekend after pulling out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup. Norton were drawn away to Hereford in the first round of the competition and skipper Pete May decided to withdraw in the face of a number
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club enjoyed a good day at the popular Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon with 14 athletes joining the 1,200 runners and many recording excellent times. The first four club runners all notched up impressive personal bests. Chris
Redditch Council workers took more than 2,000 days sick leave from April to August - higher than most local authorities. On Monday, councillors met to form a strategy to tackle the problem, including a high proportion of stress related leave - nearly
ROWING: Lewis Beech powered to singles and doubles wins as Bewdley Rowing Club recorded victories at Worcester Veteran and Junior Regatta and at the Swindon sprint. Beech comfortably won the J15 single sculls at Worcester before teaming up with Stratford's
HOCKEY: Ed Lang was on target as Kidderminster's first and second teamers drew their opening friendly 1-1 at home to Shrewsbury. The thirds and fourths joined to play a second match against Shrewsbury and won 4-3. Kidderminster rushed into a 3-0 lead
JUDO: A brilliant display from Kate Walker won her a bronze medal at the Heart of England Judo Championships at Birmingham's NIA. There were over 650 top entries from all over Britain plus a few foreign entries in one of the toughest competitions in the
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer started the campaign with a convincing 3-1 win for their West Midland League ladies side over last season's runners-up Kingsbury Comets. Power serving from Becky Brookes combined with the hard-working defence of Lucy Nash
A fuel company is to close two petrol stations - because it is struggling to compete with supermarket prices. Stourport-based Hingley and Callow Oils has drawn up plans to close sites at Foley Park and Chaddesley Corbett. Company director Helen Needham
ATHLETICS: Les Jones completed the Robin Hood Marathon at Nottingham on Sunday in four hours 24 minutes. As this was his 96th race at the marathon or a longer distance, he hopes to notch up his century before the end of the year.
A MAN was rushed to hospital in Worcester after being found collapsed at the bottom of a 30ft cliff in Stourport. Police have launched an appeal for information in a bid to solve the mystery of what happened to him. He was found at the foot of the cliff
THREE reasons why Exeter Chiefs should not be underestimated on Saturday. Alistair Murdoch, Dave Sims and Tony Yapp return to Sixways with an Exeter side determined to dent Worcester's National One challenge. Of course, you get used to the odd player
CHESS: Kidderminster B make their Wolverhampton and District League Division One debut with a home match against the other promoted team, Rushall, this week. The sides drew 3-3 last season and skipper Mike Kitchen believes the two points are within reach
Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
A CHARITY fishing match in aid of the British Heart Foundation has been organised by Richard Billingham on Saturday at Haye Farm. The draw for the double contest over eight hours will be held at 8am with fishing from 9am until 1pm and 3pm until 7pm. There
DAVID James has caught 800lb of fish in the last six open matches, including four big catches in four wins last week. King of Tons, three two-hour matches: Ian Whitehouse 158-10, Darren Clewley 122-7, Lee Richards 118-2. Wednesday, Meadow: D James 146
ONE angler landed 66lb of mixed fish, including three double-figured mirror carp with weights from 11.5lb to 16.25lb. He used Poole Hall Paste as bait with casters on peg six of the Moat. Weights from other pools varied from 22lb to 53lb with popular
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
THE Saturday Morning Open provided excellent sport on the Dragonfly Pool where Steve Pearce caught 57lb, fishing with meat on the hook over corn. Saturday Morning Open: Pearce 57-13, Tim Jones 40-14, Walter Latty 30-9. To book for the Saturday Morning
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
September 20, 1902 Redditch Petty Sessions - Thomas Pinfield, 2 Ipsley Street, Redditch, was charged on remand with stealing a goose, value 5s, the property of John Sollis, butcher, George Street, Redditch, on September 13th. John Sollis said he occupied
The Worcester-born teenager has worked his way through the youth set-up and reserves to get a handful of first-team chances. Showed enough with good movement and work-rate to earn a two-year deal at Harriers in the summer of 2001 but has had to patiently
KIDDERMINSTER angler Griffin used a black gnat to catch two trout to 4.75lb on the Wyre Dell Lake. Another angler used a black leech to catch four trout to 9lb and a man from Kingswinford used buzzers to land six trout to 3lb. On the Andy Capp Lake, Morris
September 16, 1977 £100 to spend and a well-stocked supermarket to go at. It sounds like a housewife's dream and it was a dream come true last week for Mrs Sheila Clarkson at the Redditch Co-op store. Mrs Clarkson, a regional winner of the Bacofoil Wrapping
I HAVE been staying in Kidderminster for three weeks but I am afraid I shall be glad to return to my native Cornwall. Surely Kidderminster must be the most depressing small town in the UK, with its dirty and unkempt town centre, litter-strewn streets,
A SHORTAGE of players has forced Tewkesbury Town to withdraw their reserve team from Division Four of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League. The club's first team lost 2-0 at Mickleton last weekend and face a trip to Upton Snodsbury on Sunday.
TEWKESBURY'S Chris Pool and David Thomas made a good start in their new Sea Cadet swimming season at Hereford on Saturday, swimming for Worcester Unit at their district gala. Both lads had returned, the day before, from a week's training in Plymouth and
POLICE are tracking thieves who stole an £18,000 box van from the pavement outside Foley Vehicle Hire in Stourport Road, Kidderminster. The white Ford Iveco, registered X168 JOJ, which had light blue curtain sides and the words E Hammond Case and Pallet
ON a recent, very pleasant, visit to your area I read of the understandable concern of the shopkeepers in Bewdley as to the lack of trade. Having also visited Stourport, I was struck by how attractive the boats looked, moored under the willows on the
Tewkesbury Ladies 22pts, Greyhounds (Hereford 15) TEWKESBURY made a cracking start to the new Midlands Division Two campaign with a victory over a fellow promoted side. The Hereford visitors won and drew in meetings with Tewkesbury last term but they
SENIORS, Stackpool: Brian Darby 20-0, K Preece 11-12, B Gibbons 11-7. A juniors contest will be held on Saturday on the Stackpool, draw 9am. Anyone interested in a knockabout on the Stackpool from 7am on Sunday can call John Wyatt on 01562 631611.
THE route of the Stourport Relief Road has been identified for some time, so why is the county council dragging its feet? Surely, an aggressive attitude is required to relieve our congested roads, and if feet are trampled on so be it - the suffering motorists
I WOULD like to thank the people of Stourport, and visitors to the town, for their support and help towards this year's jubilee carnival. It was a great success, and many thanks go out to all the people who made a tremendous effort with their floats,
A disqualified driver foolishly tried to "take the rap" for a friend who was caught in a speed trap on the A456 in Blakedown, Hereford Crown Court was told. John Rowberry was a passenger in the car but he first told police that he was the driver, said
I WAS disgusted with this stupid idea of a lap dancing club in Kidderminster. I have no respect for women like this who flaunt themselves for money. They all make me sick. M JONES, Wilton Avenue, Kidderminster
FRANCHE Pool: I Stokes 9-7, A Plowright 8-15, D Cox 80-12, A Griffiths 8-7. There will be a contest at Docklow on Sunday and names must be submitted to the secretary by tomorrow evening.
I REFER to the letters from Philip Weber, entitled "Taking trade elsewhere", and Phillip Oliver, "Feeble axing of cycle track needs rethink", (Shuttle/Times and News, September 12) with their comments on the proposed cycle path for Comberton Hill in Kidderminster
POLICE put a gang of Kidderminster burglars under surveillance and watched as they targeted commercial premises at night, Worcester Crown Court heard. Two men were seen on the roof of Stourport Sign Studio and a third was keeping watch in a vehicle. A
BARNT Green CC First XI can reflect on this season with satisfaction despite losing their final Birmingham League game by four wickets at Old Hill. The Cherry Hill Road outfit finish in fifth place, an improvement on last season's seventh, and have the
I MUST protest about the current state of the roads in this area. We all know that occasionally roads have to be dug-up, re-laid and generally fiddled about with. This is simply a fact, accepted in much the same way that the real reason to watch Kidd-erminster
DANIEL Bentley's left-foot strike in the dying seconds put Wyre Forest Brintons level on points with the leaders in West Midlands League Division One South. Forest Brintons won 1-0 at bottom-of-the-table Malvern Rangers to claim their third win of the
BROMSGROVE CC First XI brought the curtain down on another league season with a disappointing losing draw at West Bromwich Dartmouth last Saturday. The Boars, who lost the first three games in a torrid start to their campaign, finish seventh in Birmingham
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the river, pegs 21-43. The draw will be made at 7.45am on the river bank.
Welland Jnrs U-14 2, Evesham Colts 3 AFTER falling behind early on, Colts hit back to lead at the interval courtesy of goals from Daryl Beattie and Matty Smith. Welland soon made it 2-2 but Evesham pressure finally paid off after Will Gayton and Smith
CONGRATULATIONS to Stourport Town Forum and chairman Derek Fradgley for a prompt and imaginative response to the offer from British Waterways to provide land and the forum's intentions to finance the development of a skatepark. I am sure the young people
A CONTEST will be fished at Woodlands View on Sunday. Members are asked to meet at the venue for 1pm and fishing is from 2pm until 7pm.
THERE must be two different Kidderminsters - the one I shop in, where I never have problems parking, and the one I read about where people cannot find a parking space. Personally I think parking in Kidderminster is better than ever, because there are
Littleton 1, Leamington Hibernian 1 LITTLETON were made to pay for missed chances when Leamington Hibernian equalised with just two minutes to go to take a point which had seemed beyond them for much of the game. Littleton were the more direct side in
IT is good to see some action on the town's war memorial (Shuttle/Times and News, September 12), but even if there were a parish or town council in Kidderminster, they would not have the responsibility to repair this memorial, as they do not own the land
ANIMAL or fashion lovers will be able to bid for absolutely fabulous hats at a charity auction. Actress Joanna Lumley has donated hats, clothes and shoes to raise money for the Farm Animal Sanctuary during an open day at Manor Orchard Farm which starts
I AM currently writing a book about my National Service experiences, and would like to hear from anyone who served in the 65th Training Regiment Royal Armoured Corps, at Catterick, during 1953 and 1954. Photographs would be appreciated - on loan. If anyone
BEACON bonfires lit by Countryside Alliance members as part of their Liberty and Livelihood campaign on Monday night sparked 16 false call-outs for Hereford and Worcester fire brigade crews. Callers raising the alarm did not realise the fires were part
THE new electoral register form offers everyone the choice to be just on the version of the register used for election purposes, and to "opt out" of the "edited" edition of the register, which is available for sale. Everyone's first reaction is bound
SOME of the biggest cheeses in the food industry are preparing to descend on the area for an important culinary festival. On the weekend of September 28-29 Chipping Campden will be hosting the British Cheese Festival and Awards. More than 8,000 cheese
PARAMEDICS were called when Evesham United player Damion Quailey collapsed while travelling back on the team coach from Falmouth on Saturday evening. The goalkeeper was taken off the vehicle unconscious and revived at the roadside after receiving initial
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme Minikickers soccer centres for children aged from five to nine have kicked off. The centres, which run until October 26, give young children an introduction to organised football and the Kidderminster base is at
PERSHORE'S beat manager is warning residents to make sure their homes are secured after a spate of burglaries. PC Al Tandy spoke out after houses in Avon Road and Furlongs Road were entered last weekend. He also said that four other similar opportunist
A VALE grade II listed country house is up for sale and the buyer can literally live like a lord. Sheriffs Lench Manor, in Sheriffs Lench, near Evesham, is on the market for £790,000 and its current owner, Richard Spalding, is also relinquishing his title
A QUARTET of Evesham United youngsters are included in the Worcestershire FA County Under-18 Youth XI to meet Cheltenham Town Youth at Pershore Town tonight (Thursday). Robert Hands, Matty Staley, Graeme Hay and Leigh Allen are part of a 20-strong squad
PEOPLE from throughout the Vale, the Cotswolds and Warwickshire will be among an anticipated 300,000-plus protesters expected to converge on London this Sunday for the Countryside Alliance's Liberty and Livelihood March. The marchers believe their way
Evesham Utd U-16 3, Worcester City 2 COLIN Hateley bagged his first goals for the club as the Robins made a flying start to their first home match. City took the lead only for Hateley's brace to give United the lead. Shaun Stanley then added a third to
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Rochdale DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION Rugby United v STOURPORT SWIFTS WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH BEWDLEY TOWN v CHADDESLEY CORBETT (2.45pm) WYRE FOREST
SKIPPER Eddie Ross was full of praise for his young players after Kidderminster Carolians opened the Midlands Three West North campaign with a 26-6 win over Shrewsbury. Ross, currently out with a facial injury, was happy with the display as KCs proved
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians U-12s are searching for new players to join them for rugby action on a Sunday morning. Anyone aged 11 on September 1 is welcome at Marlpool Lane from 10.30am. More details are available from Chris Dennis on 01299 877788 or Martin
ANDY Keast has made an impassioned plea for supporters to make themselves heard as Worcester go head to head with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. The Sixways coach is desperate for fans to make home advantage count in National One's match of the day (3pm).
WORCESTER City are locked in transfer talks with two left-sided players as manager John Barton seeks to bolster his injury-hit squad before tomorrow's centenary clash with Stafford Rangers. The St George's Lane club also need to complete the signing before
KIDDERMINSTER Har-riers preparations for Saturday's home Na-tionwide League Division Three clash with Rochdale have been thrown into chaos be-cause of a stomach bug which is sweeping through Aggborough. Midfielder Scott Stamps and defender Scott Stamps
WESTFIELDS maintained their unbeaten start to their West Midlands League Premier Division campaign with a fine 3-0 away win at Brierley Hill & Hagley last night. A devastating second-half display means the Hereford club stay hot on the heels of the
WORCESTER Cricket Club entertained Cheltenham Civil Service in a 45 overs game and were defeated by 115 runs. Cheltenham batted first on a hard pitch and were in trouble at 45-4, however Chris Ford and Alan Smith came together in a partnership that realised
FORMER Welsh International scrum-half David Llewellyn had agreed to assist Malvern Rugby Club in the development of youth rugby in the area. Capped 23 times by Wales, Llewellyn played for Newport last year before being sidelined with a long-term injury
FOUR members of Powick Bowls Club, Joan and Michael Butler, Trevor and Jean Arnold competed in the Weston Open Bowls Tournament with considerable success. Contesting the Open Fours competition they won their group to qualify for the last four on finals
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Bedworth Utd 2, Evesham Utd 1 UNITED'S poor away form continued on Tuesday night when a dubious penalty decision made it four matches on the road without a win. Nine goals have been conceded in those games but the midweek misery
Saturday, August 17, 2002 Evesham United 1, Gresley Rovers 0 IT was entirely appropriate that new skipper Darren Bullock should be the man to hit the net as United started the new season with a win. The former Worcester City midfielder, who also has numerous
Saturday, August 3, 2002 Evesham Utd 2, Hinckley Utd 2 AFTER a 4 - 0 defeat at the hands of Bishops Cleeve last Thursday, Evesham were looking for a much better performance against Dr. Martens Premier Division side Hinckley United at Common Road last
A SEASONED teenage actor from Redditch has won his first adult role in the Shakespearean epic Henry V, which opens in Birmingham next week. John Partridge, 15, of Winyates West, started acting at the tender age of six and has gone on to appear in about
THE roar of Aslan will be heard once again in Stratford this winter when the Royal Shakespeare Company's hit family show The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The stage version of CS Lewis's classic runs from November
RENOWNED actor Timothy West stars in the title role of Shakespearean tragedy King Lear at Malvern Theatres. The play, presented by English Touring Theatre and Malvern Theatres, has undergone a major revival and premiered at Festival Theatre on Monday,
Mike Jones gave a talk on Honeybees and demonstrated how honey is made. On Wednesday, October 2, Paul Cook, of Cook's Nurseries, will give a talk and demonstration on Winter colour for Baskets and Containers. The mini autumn show will also be held at
Jenny Davidson was the guest speaker in September, on Batik. Mrs Davidson showed many examples of this work, having had exhibitions in London and other venues. She has sold a great deal of her work in this art. During her talk she also recounted incidents
Mary Arden-Davis was the guest speaker at Heightington village hall on September 9. Her talk was on Those born before 1940, with reminiscence and poems. She covered the years from 1940 until the present time, and illustrated how today is such a different
THE RSPCA has defended itself against criticism by a Broadway man unhappy about the way the society dealt with his report of ferrets he discovered in distress. John Barton, who runs Broadway Ferret Rescue, hit out at the animal charity, claiming he had
At the September meeting, chairman Angie McCarthy thanked members for supporting the August barbecue at the home of Daphne Thompson, with a tombola and produce stall. Margaret Burbey organised a group visit to Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
During the summer Lions attended carnivals in Bewdley and Kidderminster, Broadwaters Fayre and Stourport Horticultural Show. At Bewdley they manned a gate and a stall, raising £42. The following week at Kidderminster £84 was raised from books and games
There will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. The A ride, to The Tree Tuns Inn, Bishops Castle, starts at 9am. The tower on Bredon Hill is the venue for the B ride, which starts at 9.30am. All cyclists
Zero stars Actor, singer and erm - songwriter, Steve Balsamo trod the boards of the West End before turning his attention to trying to make it as a pop star. But a fleeting glance at the CD sleeve - in which he seems to be modelling for C&A - shows
Two star DESPITE thoughts to the contrary by my nine-year-old daughter, most of this album's 14 tracks sounded the same. At one point, even though I had been listening quite intently, I had no idea how many I had heard! My views were backed up by nine-year-old's
Four star FROM the creators of Toy Story comes this superb animation offering about the oddball characters who work for Monsters, Inc. - the largest scream factory in Monstropolis. Sully, whose voice is supplied by John Goodman, and his side-kick assistant
The annual meeting took place on September 3, when committee members were re-elected, and Phil Harris (G4SPZ) was awarded the G2WDE Memorial Trophy for Member of the Year. A new venue for society meetings is being investigated for next year. Over the
THE Vale's own Avon Singers are urgently looking for new members. The group, which raises money for charity, are seeking singers for all parts. The most recent performance the singers gave locally was at All Saints Church, Evesham, for Jubilee year and
Four 10-week courses begin next week. On Tuesdays at the Corn Exchange from 10.15am until 12.15pm, the course will be Exploring British Landscapes. From 2.30pm until 4pm on Wednesdays at Trinity Methodist Church, is a course entitled Understanding Ethics
SWING and ragtime jazz comes to Broadway next month for one night only in a special charity concert. Swing music comes from Duke's Jazz Group, while Nick Gill and Debbie Arthurs, will be providing the ragtime, stride and boogie at the Lifford Hall on
THE final of the National Battle of the Bands will be fought out at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Sunday, September 22. The last half-dozen have been whittled down from an original entry of 3,500. The finalists will be Positive Firefly, Oneyesblue, Available
Anyone wondering how vegans manage without eggs and cow extracts, can satisfy their curiosity at a vegan "taste-in" at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, at 7.30pm on Monday. Guest speaker Diana Edmondson will give a talk on "veganism
The September Soiree will be held tomorrow at Hartlebury Castle. The following Friday, September 27, a Gardening Evening with Paul Cook, of Cook's Nurseries, Stourport, will be held at Abberley Village Hall. Booking forms are now available for the Instrumental
PLANS to redevelop Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, home of the Royal Show, as an international visitor and education centre, have won strong initial support. Detailed plans are now being drawn up by the Royal Agricultural Society of England for a planning
PEOPLE in Bewdley have had their first glimpse of how the multi-million pound flood barrier scheme will protect them should the River Severn burst its banks. The foundations have been laid for "demountable" temporary metal barriers along Severnside North
NEW INITIATIVES: September with its seasonal changes is often a time for new initiatives. Bredon's Norton village hall hosts several classes. Starting on September 24, 2pm to 4pm is a Birmingham University course on Dutch painting 'The Golden Age'. On
BADSEY'S Under-12s completed an entertaining five-run victory over Bretforton last Sunday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Badsey struggled early on losing the early wickets of Marcus Humpston and Luke Mountney. The Powell Brothers, Michael
GLOUCESTERSHIRE and England player, Mark Alleyne, is to become one of the pioneers of a new form of international cricket - Power Cricket. Alleyne is to play for 'The Brits' against the Rest of the World in Europe's first international indoor cricket
WORCESTER Norton men's first team went into their friendly against Burton with debuts given to both Matt Baumber and Ben Tailor and a new coaching role for former star player James Cosh who has retired from playing due to persistent groin injury problems
REDDITCH driver Colin Willmott returns to action in the penultimate round of the MGF Series at Brands Hatch at the weekend. Willmott is looking to improve again on Sunday after a best ever sixth place at Oulton Park in the last round on his debut season
OAKENSHAW ace Enzo Mucci makes a welcome return behind the wheel in the final round of the Renault Clio Cup at Donington at the weekend. Mucci has been offered a drive after another year dogged by sponsorship problems. The Redditch hopeful has been jetting
TWO brothers will be pounding the streets next month to help keep the building appeal on track. David and Paul Brown, who work at Kidderminster printers Aydon Silver, Hurcott Road, are competing in the Dublin Marathon to raise money for Kemp Hospice's
WINYATES Green biker Andy Burbidge has a dilemma ahead of the final round of the EMRA Series at Mallory Park at the weekend. Burbidge has targeted winning the club series as his main aim this year and wants to use the title as a stepping stone into the
COMMONWEALTH Games star Sharon Tonks finished a hectic spell with fourth place in the UK Athletics third Royal Leamington Spa Grand Prix. And the performance was enough to earn the Redditch racewalker an invite to the Race Walking World Cup in Turin next
BROADWAY golfer, Ben Storey, is off to South Africa. The 17-year-old three handicapper has qualified for this year's Daily Telegraph Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Junior Championship after shooting a superb round of 66 at his home course. Some 40,000 players
IN what some describe as Broadway's most difficult challenge of the year for members - the Challis Cup - a greensome bogey competition for married couples played off half combined handicaps - was won by a delighted John and Jenny Bruton. Their marriage-preserving
THERE was a fantastic start to the season for Worcestershire County Darts squad, sponsored this season by Banks Bitter, with a resounding victory 27-9 against visitors Humberside. The women's B won their match 6-0. Beaty Powell 3-2 (16.18), Claire Hill
Bredon Star 40pts, Pershore III 8 THE home side used their knowledge of the pitch and youth to good effect against Pershore who had ability but perhaps a few too many years of experience with over 130 years service at second row. Pershore worked hard
Nuneaton OEs 27pts, Pershore 15 THIS wasn't the best of starts to Pershore's league campaign but they can take heart from their never say die attitude. Most of the first half was dominated by Nuneaton as the visitors struggled to win quality first phase
EXETER Chiefs come to town on Saturday for what promises to be a cracker. I honesty feel that they are one of the top three clubs in National One and they travel to Sixways on the back of an incredible 89-17 win over Rugby Lions. People may say that Rugby
REDDITCH bikers have the chance to gain a qualification at NEW College. A 34-week part-time course, run at the Blackwood Road campus in Bromsgrove, covers all aspects of motorcycle maintenance including fuel, exhaust, engine and electrical operations.
STOURPORT Swifts face an anxious wait to see if defender Steve Ulfig is fit to take over from Dave Davies in Saturday's battle of the early strugglers. Tim Langford's second-from-bottom Swifts travel to basement club Rugby United in the Dr Martens League
PARENTS fed up with buying toys for youngsters who quickly get bored with them can now take advantage of a new toy library which has just started in Redditch. The Borrowers' Toy Library charity set up shop last week in Community House, Easemore Road,
JOHN Phillpott's article headlined "Trumpet sounds for all real socialists" (Evening News, September 9) raises some important issues. The Socialist Party contends that New Labour is fundamentally different from the Labour Party of old. New Labour openly
RARELY do I feel angry enough to write to your letters page, but having read the Phillpott File (Evening News, Monday, September 16), I felt the need to express my concerns about the appalling comments made by Mr Phillpott. The hysteria he is trying to
PERSHORE'S beat manager is warning residents to make sure their homes are secured after a spate of burglaries. PC Al Tandy spoke out after houses in Avon Road and Furlongs Road were entered last weekend. He also said that four other similar opportunist
MANY of your readers will have served in the Army during the 1940s and 1950s as National Servicemen. An RAPC "Old Boys" Association has been formed and we are trying to trace ex-Pay Corps soldiers. Anyone interested in such an association is asked contact
THIS Government's proposed Regional Assemblies for England, encompassing densely populated urban with sparsely populated rural areas will oust forever our democratic parish and county councils in the same way as "cabinets" have taken control of county
WOODRUSH High School pupils will be celebrating tonight after a year of outstanding achievement. More than 100 students will be taking home awards for their feats last year, including awards for GCSE results and for those who made the most progress. Guest
A series of hi-tech computer meetings continue next month with a talk about graphics and photo-editing. The Community Online team will be holding the talk at Droitwich Spa Library in Victoria Square, on Wednesday, October 9. Members of the public are
BROADWAY flower show was declared a blooming success last Saturday. Sunny weather and music from the Winchcombe Brass Band enhanced the enjoyment of visitors and participants. Those who were tired of walking were invited to ride in Tim Crump's pony and
A NEW exhibition of wall hangings will be on view at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum from Saturday, September 21 until Saturday, November 2. The exhibition - Wall Hangings, Maenads, Mobius and More - features the works of Dinah Prentice.
A VALE of Evesham man's account of his victorious battle against Customs and Excise could now be the subject of a book. Heavy smoker, Paul Nevin has forced Customs and Excise to back down over the seizure of cut-price tobacco he brought in from Europe
PERMANENT rat traps containing lethal poison could be placed along rivers in Alcester. Although the rat population in the Stratford district is lower than last year, 'rodent bait stations' have been recommended by Stratford District Council as a precautionary
A 13-YEAR-old cyclist was the victim of a hit and run in Bidford on Thursday. Police believe the boy was stationary on his silver BMX on the B439 at the junction of The Pleck at about 9pm when a black car, possibly a VW Golf, went into the back of him
A SPECTACULAR car show at Ragley Hall attracted thousands of visitors and even a few celebrities at the weekend. The 4x4 Country Car Show on Saturday and Sunday featured many of today's off-road vehicles and gave members of the public the chance to put
KIDDERMINSTER Har-riers preparations for Saturday's home Na-tionwide League Division Three clash with Rochdale have been thrown into chaos be-cause of a stomach bug which is sweeping through Aggborough. Midfielder Scott Stamps and defender Scott Stamps
AN Alcester woman alleged to have made untrue claims for courses at her college in newspaper adverts has handed herself in at Warwick Crown Court after a warrant was issued for her arrest. Nazarine Osborne, aged 50, of Chapman Way, was due to appear at
A NEW play area installed outside houses in Bidford two weeks ago has upset scores of residents. At the last parish council meeting, people living near the Marleigh Road play equipment complained that the area had attracted youths who were making noise
REDDITCH police are appealing for information after a woman discovered an intruder in her St George's Road home at about 6.45am on Saturday. The woman found the man in one of the bedrooms and shouted at him to leave. He then walked down the stairs and
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have been forced to postpone another two first team fixtures after having five players called up for international duty with the England under 19s. Striker Katy Ward, left back Michelle Hickmott, defender Faye Cardin and midfielders
THREE successive wins have lifted spirits at the Beehive as Studley climbed eighth in the Midland Alliance table this week. The Bees followed up last week's 7-1 thrashing of whipping boys Wednesfield with a 3-0 home win over Ludlow at the weekend. Manager
ALVECHURCH have secured twin strikers Keith Rostill and Brett Fitzpatrick on playing contracts in the same week which saw disaffected front man Brian Powell return to ICIS Combination rivals Feckenham. Rostill and new signing Fitzpatrick have fired Church
EX-servicemen and civic heads from Wyre Forest honoured "the few" at the annual Battle of Britain parade despite a poor turnout from the public. Veterans from the RAF, Army and Navy joined the town's Charter Trustees, Air Training Corps and Royal British
AN exhibition by disabled artists across Worcestershire has gone on display for the first time. Kidderminster Library is the venue for Untitled, which features work by 27 disabled people in the county, collected since June by the county council's cultural
TWO Filipino nurses have travelled nearly 7,000 miles to take up new jobs at a Kidderminster home for the elderly. Maricel Marquez, 30, and Emmanuel Villafania, 31, have joined the staff at the Holmwood Care Centre in Comberton Road. Matron Maria Walker
People wishing to give something back to their community are being offered the opportunity by Redditch and Bromsgrove police. They want people to join the division as special constables. For more details, call 08457 444888.
ELEPHANT keepers at the West Midland Safari & Leisure Park are scaling new heights in a bid to keep their charges in trim. They now have to regularly persuade the reserve's heavyweights to step on a set of super-sized scales so they can keep an eye
THE popular sight of Father Christmas "on tour" could be lost to some Wyre Forest towns and villages this year. The tour, organised by Kidderminster and District Lions Club, sees Father Christmas on a trailer, dressed in traditional red and white suit
A FECKENHAM woman and her young family escaped injury as a fire ripped through her terraced home, killing her pet dog. Becky Rich was taking her two children to primary school as flames gutted the High Street property on Wednesday morning. Mrs Rich was
THE Archdeacon of Warwick joined the congregation of Studley Parish Church on Sunday for a dedication of the completed Millennium Room. After five years of fund-raising, the room has been finished, transforming the interior of the church, according to
THE message that Astwood Bank does not want an animal incinerator was driven home to the developer when more than 400 people turned out to a public meeting. The application to install a 24-hour incinerator near the village first school has galvanised
PEOPLE are being asked to be patient while an £80,000 lighting and traffic calming scheme is installed in Alvechurch. Work is underway to put in new lighting columns from Red Lion Street through The Square and Swan Street and the installation of traffic
REDDITCH firefighters were inundated with calls to a blaze in Alvechurch - which turned out to be a beacon lit in support of the Countryside Alliance. Firefighters were called out to a farm between Grange Lane and Weights Lane six times in two hours on
THE hard work, patience and expertise of members of Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society received warm thanks from the Chairman, Tom Hodgkinson, on the occasion of the Annual Fruit and Vegetable Show which was held at Inkberrow Village Hall on
Abberley: Mr P G Leopold (01299 896802). Acton Beauchamp Group: Mrs J Morris (01886 884575). Alfrick & Lulsley: Mr B P Jeffery (01886 884224). Ashperton: Mrs F Helme, (01531 670586). Avenbury: Mrs J Fowler (01885 490202). Berrow: Mr R Hutton (01531
THE first meeting following the summer break took place recently. The lunch given by Rita and Pete Jordan in July had been a great success. Next year's programme has been finalised. Members were told the Hospital Fete had made almost £10,000, of which
THE Society opened its 2002/03 season on September 3 with a social event, welcoming new members. This was followed by a very interesting and informative talk by member Jason Lycett entitled 'Knowing your SLR.' Anyone interested in joining the Society
THE 60th Annual Flower Show of the Society took place on September 7 at the Peace Hall in Rowney Green. It turned out to be a diamond anniversary to be remembered: fine weather, lots of displays, people and friendship. It was a show full of colour, variety
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust manages more than 70 nature reserves within Worcestershire, including Ipsley Alders Marsh at Winyates Green. Programme 2002-2003: Wednesday, September 18: BEHIND THE SPANISH COSTAS - an illustrated talk chairman by Barry
AN appeal has been launched to raise £2,000 for the restoration of Sambourne's war memorial. The village green memorial has not been repaired for 38 years and the names on it are slowly fading. Parish council chairman Dr Chris Clews said they were hoping
SO near and yet so far. With only a draw needed to take Studley into the first division of the Birmingham League for the first time in the club's history, Mark Lewis' side buckled badly. The villagers had topped the Division Two East table for weeks after
A MASSIVE multicultural event bringing together a host of different Redditch groups is being staged at the town hall next month. Those taking part in the celebration of cultures include Redditch Black History Group, One World Link, The Descendants of
Thursday, September 19 A Night At The Musicals, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0870 607 7533. Jenny clair: Middle Aged Bimbo Tour, Solihull Arts Complex. Tickets from 0121 704 6962. Nahid Siddiqui: Dhyana, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
REDDITCH CID officers are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was indecently assaulted. The girl, who was with two friends the same age, was approached by a youth who sat on a wall next to them. He talked to the teenagers for some time
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment for the rape of a woman near Redditch town centre in April. In June, John Haynes, of Throckmorton Road, Greenlands, pleaded guilty to raping the 27-year-old woman in an alleyway off Ipsley
A TRAINER in optimistic mood boded well for the Paxford Optimists when Zeloso lined up at Hereford last Wednesday. The four-year-old, trained by Milton Harris in the Cotswolds village, won a handicap hurdle over two miles three furlongs by almost two
HUNDREDS of residents were treated to the first ever Light Festival in Redditch at Forge Mill Museum and Bordesley Abbey. Illuminations around the grounds wowed the crowds as they were entertained by Worcester Community Choir and the Calle Voce choir.
FIVE local youngsters produced some superb results in Holland last weekend at the third round of the Biathle World Tour. The Great Britain squad members found the day cool and windy and the lake where the swim took place was very cold which made conditions
UCL HONDA rider Simon Andrews enjoyed another great weekend at the Mallory Park round of the British Super-bike Championship. Starting from his second consecutive pole in the Supersport race, the Wickhamford youngster was fifth after the first lap and
HORACE Hewitt won two finals and finished runner-up in two more when Pershore Bowls Club staged its competitions finals at Abbey Park last weekend. Eight other members qualified for two finals during two days of excellent action and close matches in the
PARLIAMENT is being recalled for one day on September 24 to debate the Iraq issue in a way I am led to believe that will be designed to avoid Government embarrassment. I hope to report on this next week. Last week I spent several hours with Insp Alan
GARETH Batty has become the first Worcestershire spinner to take 50 County Championship wickets in a season for 12 years. He reached the magical milestone by taking 5-60 to help the County dismiss Derbyshire for 246 on the opening day of the Division
A FIRM which supplied cheese to the Commonwealth Games in July, is hoping to educate people on the delights of the dairy product. Niclare Fine Foods Ltd, based on Pershore's Keytec7 Business Park, held a talk and tasting session on cheddar and stilton
CHRISTMAS has come early for a Kidderminster firm, which won a prize for its festive wreath. Beck the Flower, in Greatfield Road, took the prize in the annual British Christmas Tree Growers Association competition. The results of the competition, which
BIDFORD residents have hit out at 'lazy' motorists for parking irresponsibly and illegally outside a new school. Wilkes Way residents are having problems moving their vehicles on weekday mornings because of inconsiderate parking from parents at the newly
BIDFORD residents joined village firefighters to pay their respects to the people killed in the World Trade Center disaster. Members of the parish council, along with the village's brownie unit and representatives of the primary school, were also among
A 13-YEAR-OLD BMX cyclist from Bidford was lucky to escape with cuts and bruises after a car went into the back of him as he was waiting at the Pleck junction of the B439 last Thursday. The driver of the car, possibly a black VW Golf, failed to stop after
THE Venerable John Williams, who once served in Redditch, has died of a heart attack after serving in the Diocese of Worcester for 63 years. Mr Williams was vicar of St Stephen's Church, in Redditch, from 1948-1959. From 1958-9 he was also Rural Dean
DRAFT plans have been drawn up to replace the landmark Headless Cross Methodist Church which is so badly riddled with dry rot that it has to be demolished. The 115-year-old Evesham Road church is a unique landmark in the area with its unusual open spire
A PERSONAL book of handwritten poetry from the war years has been discovered in Studley - and now the hunt is on for its owner. The red hardback book, which is 5 x 8ins, contains about 40 poems written between 1940 and 1943 from a man named Victor Neal
WORCESTER City are locked in transfer talks with two left-sided players as manager John Barton seeks to bolster his injury-hit squad before tomorrow's centenary clash with Stafford Rangers. The St George's Lane club also need to complete the signing before
ABOUT £1,000 was raised for charity when a Debenhams management team pooled resources with companies from across the area. The management team of Redditch's new store held a team build day with a circus theme and sold raffle tickets, did face painting
MUSIC Maker joined hundreds of other arts organisations at Birmingham's Artfest at the weekend. Members of the group performed an African-based piece produced by Ouidah Arts at the city's prestigious CBSO Centre. The production had been developed during
A REDDITCH arts group has been awarded a £225 grant from Worcestershire County Council's First Base scheme. Redditch Choral Society will use the cash to work with a children's choir and composer Ruth Chan to set poems selected by the children to music
I AM writing to you on behalf of the Divisional Commander for the Salvation Army in the West Midlands in response to the article in the Stratford Journal on Thursday August 15. The Salvation Army, West Midlands Division, would wish to respond to the content
I SEEK the Liberty to encourage the return of Otters to our Vale of Evesham Rivers. To watch them enjoying their unique Livelihood, whose continued success would be a sure indicator of the health of our threatened Waterways. Men and their Dogs pounding
A REDDITCH officer is to set up another police surgery in the town to cope with increasing demand from residents for advice and help. Pc Robin White will be holding a surgery at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on alternative Wednesdays from 5-7pm, starting
The economic health of a country is determined by fundamentals, such as rule of law, low taxes and good incentives to save and invest, according to Allister Heath in the Financial Times. He rightly goes on to say that adopting inappropriate currency arrangements
I WONDER what the many proud people that worked at Gordon Russells over the years would think of the state of the building now. The listed frontage that was once the reception, showroom and museum are an utter disgrace to the memory of a once great institution
WORCESTER'S new hospital was officially opened at a ceremony attended by dozens of county dignitaries. The guests, who included Worcester City MP Mike Foster, hospital volunteers, and various health, emergency service and council bosses, watched as Health
HEALTH Secretary Alan Milburn said unequivocally PFI was "here and here to stay", and under no circumstances would services be returned to Kidderminster. The definitive answer from the Cabinet member will come as a blow to Wyre Forest patients, who have
THE new headteacher of a Worcester primary school says she is determined to take it out of special measures. Sue Mason took the helm of Nunnery Wood Primary School this month. Government inspectors visited the Prestwich Avenue school in May and found
BRETFORTON defeated Bidford in the final to win the annual hockey festival at the village club's ground. Ten teams took part and it was Blockley and Bretforton in one semi-final and Badsey and Bidford in the other. The finalists provided a fitting climax
MINISTERS have not ruled out scaling down the size of the massive asylum seeker accommodation centres they are planning to build - including one at RAF Throckmorton. The Home Office has confirmed it is considering Refugee Council proposals for smaller
THE search for more experience is under way after Kidderminster finished their Birmingham League Division One campaign with a losing draw at Harborne. They were 15 runs short of their lowly rivals' total, a regular scenario in a season that has often
Newent 4, Pershore II 3 NEWENT strung together a series of penetrating attacks that gave them an early lead. A second followed rapidly when Pershore failed to clear their goal line but it remained just 2-0 at the break. The second half started well for
VISITORS to a county pub have been meeting key members of the Worcestershire Hunt. Hounds from the hunt's kennels have been travelling around the countryside to promote the Liberty and Livelihood March on Sunday. Last night, eight-year-old James Philips
ANCIENT history, geography and physical education were on the curriculum for a group of intrepid explorers. Eight sixth-formers from Pershore High School spent their summer holiday in Peru tackling a series of challenges. They have returned with tales
A RELIGIOUS group has written to Worcester's MP demanding to know the Government's policy on war with Iraq. The Religious Society of Friends, in Sansome Place, Worcester, represents the city's Quakers, who oppose all forms of war. The group has written
THE unluckiest house in Worcestershire is being sought for a competition. Direct Line Insurance is urging people in Worcestershire who think their house has been jinxed by one household disaster after another, to contact them with their story. The most
A MAN accused of stabbing two West Mercia police officers said he could not believe that he was capable of carrying out the attacks, Worcester Crown Court heard. Following his arrest at his home near Leominster, Benjamin Cooper told police in interview
AN Australian man is appealing for help in tracing members of his family still living in the Malvern area. Rob Davies is looking for information on the Davies, Bannister, Elston, Betteridge and Fereday families, particularly through birth, marriage or
A BURST water main in a Worcestershire village caused traffic chaos. Police sealed off the A44 Pershore Road after being alerted to the burst, in Drakes Broughton, at 7.30am yesterday. Water was flooding both carriageways and making the busy commuter
A RENOVATED Salvation Army centre is celebrating its first week of activities since it re-opened in the heart of a Worcester community. A barbecue, party and balloon release marked the official opening of the hall, in Ronkswood, last Monday, after a 12
ASPIRING ship captains and train drivers at Cherry Orchard First School, Pershore, are thrilled with their new play equipment which greeted them at the beginning of the autumn term. The recreation area, installed over the summer holiday, was received
A NEW 220-home estate - complete with a neighbouring wildlife conservation reserve - is set to get the go-ahead in Stourport. Developer Laing Homes wants to build 221 houses on empty grassland bordered by Mill Lane and Timber Lane, off Hartlebury Road
TEAMS are being sought to take part in a sporting battle between Wyre Forest's 13 parishes next year. The 2003 Wyre Forest Parish Games will be launched with a quiz night and information evening at Stourport Sports Club on Monday, October 7. The games
BIRD lovers have warned the destruction of a "vital" wetland habitat will wipe out endangered species in Wyre Forest. A six-week project by British Sugar to fill in three ponds on the 18-hectare site next to its former factory on Stourport Road, Kidderminster
A LEADING councillor has been told to get his act together after submitting 18 questions late for a crucial meeting. Labour leader Jamie Shaw faxed the questions 20 minutes past the deadline for last night's full meeting of Wyre Forest District Council
A FREE crisis service has been set up to provide emergency nurses for the sick and terminally ill in Cleobury Mortimer. The Nightingale Nursing Fund, which relies solely on donations and fund-raising, has been created by the district nursing team which
THE Red Cross has issued a desperate plea for volunteers after a previous appeal fell on deaf ears. The Kidderminster group may be unable to cover major events in the district unless volunteers swell its rank. It appealed last month in the Shuttle/Times
A CHARITY set up in memory of a 13-year-old Bewdley girl who died in a road crash is appealing for volunteers to help bereaved children. The Brambles Trust is holding a meeting for those interested at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley
CAPTAIN Sean Flynn promised Harriers fans they had not seen the best of him or the team despite their cruise control 2-0 win at Southend. Flynn capped a superb individual midfield performance with his first goal for the club. And he said: "This was a
INKBERROW SHOW: The hard work, patience and expertise of members of Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society received warm thanks from the Chairman, Tom Hodgkinson, on the occasion of the annual fruit, flower and vegetable show which was held at Inkberrow
A giant freshwater mussel found near Pershore is believed to be a regional record. It was found by Peter Boulton at his Thornleigh Nursery, Drakes Broughton, who explained: "I was just checking the fishing lake and was surprised to see this large shell
It is true that some residents are unhappy about the position of the crossing point in Feckenham Road, Headless Cross (Advertiser, September 11). But your report failed to seek out or represent the views of those residents who are pleased with the results
