FUNDING to support Stourport Community Centre has been pledged by the local council Conservatives. More than £46,000 has been allocated to support the centre by the Wyre Forest Tories who have also moved to quell fears over the future of Bewdley Museum
A COLLEGE lecturer is preparing for a memorable challenge - to complete the famous Inca trail across the Peruvian Andes and raise at least £2,000 for charity. Gail Hamilton will celebrate her 45th birthday by setting off on the gruelling trek as part
LABOUR'S Wyre Forest election hopeful has been slammed for condemning Tory plans to close district JobCentres - as a Government department this week announced that Stourport-on-Severn JobCentre was in line to be axed. Marc Bayliss, Labour's prospective
CARE homes in Worcestershire have a new set of inspectors - a team of 15 pensioners charged with checking facilities are up to scratch. The innovative Peer Visitors scheme, where elderly people travel to homes to assess the standards of residential care
A MOTHER has appealed for help in tracing the owner of a dog which attacked the family's pet puppy, leaving its side ripped open, exposing its ribs. Mandy Meek said four-month old pet Weimaraner Oscar was "yelping in pain" and her children were "crying
A PRIMARY school in Worcester is celebrating Farmhouse Breakfast Week in style by providing pupils with a healthier start to the day. Cranham Primary School, in Warndon, won a regional competition to encourage schools to find out more about the benefits
THE former Defford airfield near Pershore, leased to the MOD since the Second World War, may be taken over by West Mercia police. QinetiQ used the site for its Skynet communications project until the contract ran out last year. Now West Mercia is planning
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. MAC - Chris Smither. Symphony Hall - CBSO. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - 3 Men and Black. Halesowen: Wilson Hall - Flashback. Swan Theatre - All That Jazz. Malvern: Forum Theatre - Ex Cathedra. Coventry: Warwick
GRAVESTONES in Kidderminster cemetery could be laid flat by council workers if they are considered a danger to the public. More than 4,000 memorials in the cemetery will be subjected to safety inspections over the next few months. The inspections, by
PIONEERING treatment has helped a boy with cerebral palsy come a long way since a plea from his parents for the public's help in paying for it was highlighted. The Shuttle/Times and News reported in November that Jake Woodward, seven, was to receive a
SPORTING stars from Wyre Forest will be in the spotlight tonight at an awards evening in Kidderminster. Wyre Forest District Sports Council is recognising outstanding achievement at its annual presentations at the Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Kidderminster
A PLEA to build homes on the border of Stourport and Malvern Hills district would increase the town's population by more than a quarter, it has been claimed. Malvern Hills District Council has been urged to allow land on the border, by Astley Cross, to
A RECYCLING scheme will be enforced at 99 per cent of homes in Wyre Forest - four months after council bosses pledged to limit the green revolution to 84 per cent of properties. Green and black boxes will be sent to about 4,900 extra homes throughout
A MONTH after the Asian tsunami claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, the effort to raise cash for the victims shows no sign of letting up in Wyre Forest. Events taking place over the weekend include a sponsored "fire walk" by "terrified" Kidderminster
HELPING the victims of the tidal wave of terror has become a focus at Wolverley High School because members of one teacher's family live in Sri Lanka. Head of humanities, Jon Blackwell, has been explaining the problems facing the country, using photographs
TSUNAMI: Like most other communities, people in Bredon have responded to the call for funds to support those whose lives have been turned upside down by this terrible tragedy. The Rev Matthew Baynes reported that £2,200 had been raised in two Sunday collections
DO you have a question about a disability issue? Did you know there is an advice service in Pershore that can help you find the answer? DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at the Pershore Civic Centre on Tuesday, February 1 from 10am
SATURDAY, January 29: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Jockey Stables at 10.45am. The Warwickshire Hounds - meet at Alkerton at 10.45am. MONDAY, January 31: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Frenchbeer (by invitation of the Mid Devon Hounds) at 11am
HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: The next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 3, at 7.30pm at Wolfstan Hall, Pershore, when the speaker will be Bob Davis who will talk about the River Avon in the local area. Visitors £1. All welcome. NUMBER 8 held
MUSIC SOCIETY: Opened the new year with an illustrated talk on Friday, January 21, given by Graham Kiteley, treasurer of FRMS entitled Breeze from Alabama. The large number of members present might have expected an evening of hot South American Jazz.
FRIDAY, January 28: 7.30pm, Mayor's Charity Concert by The Bridgetown Singers at Town Hall. SATURDAY, January 29: 2pm, Howard Watson Arts Exhibition at Town Hall. 7.20pm, People of Stratford Drama Group Production Jane Eyre, at Wesley Hall, Methodist
THURSDAY, January 27: Worcester Ramblers - Blakedown, Harvington and the Priestholes, meet at 10am Old House at Home at Blakedown on A456, four miles east of Kidderminster for an eight and a half mile leisurely walk via field paths to Harvington Hall
Dave Adey Apps 20, gls 0; Linton Bailey (1), 0; Richard Ball 5, 1; Leon Blake 27 (4), 5; Marc Burrow 18, 1;David Carns 15 (4), 3; Jermaine Clarke 25 (7), 12; Tim Clarke 11 (1), 0; Steve Duncan 26 (2), 7; Aaron Farrell 1 (3), 0; Simon Fitter 2 (10), 0;
Stourport Men's indoor hockey campaign came to a disappointing end when they failed to secure promotion back to the national premier league. They were well placed to bounce back up from division one north at the first attempt after winning three of their
Kidderminster Men's firsts can count themselves lucky that Warwick's forwards had an off-day as they went down 2-1 to their mid-table visitors. Their man-of-the-match goalkeeper Martin Roberts kept the score down and Warwick could easily have won by a
A depleted Chaddesley Corbett side lost 6-0 at Stafford after taking to the field with just 10 players. Despite excellent defensive displays from Dave Greenhouse and John Wynn, defeat was inevitable. They hope to bounce back away at Kynoch on Saturday
KIDDERMINSTER kart racer Nathan Freke showed his adaptability by finishing on the winning team after accepting a late invitation to compete at the Autosport International Show held at the NEC. Freke joined Swedish ex-Formula 3 driver Tommy Johansen and
SAMURAI Judo Club's Kelly Edwards started 2005 in style by taking gold at the Welsh Open Championships. The 13-year-old has not lost a contest in her own weight category in Britain since last May. During that time she has won every major event including
A STOURPORT firm of fabricators is on the crest of a wave after winning new orders following a feature on Central television. Workers at M and D Engineering on the Sandy Lane Industrial Estate were filmed creating the shell of a 50ft narrow boat for the
IT'S one big game after another for Evesham United and they don't come any bigger than this weekend's Worce-stershire derby against Bromsgrove Rovers, writes Mervyn Collins. Common Road should see the largest crowd of the season on Saturday for the clash
STUDENTS of Stourport High School will re-enact the arrest and deportation of a concentration camp victim to bring home to them the horror of the Holocaust. The year nine students have been learning about the atrocities inflicted on the Jews by the Nazis
WITH the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Ladies Netball championship in the bag it was just a case of remaining unbeaten for the season for the Luvly Jublies. Between them and their unbeaten run were Kingfisher, but the match ended in a 9-9 draw, so Jublies
A STOURPORT woman who underwent chemical contamination tests with her family was among campaigners who lobbied the European Parliament. Beth Williams, an ecology lecturer, joined a delegation of Worldwide Fund for Nature staff and Women's Institute members
WYRE Forest swimming club members took part in the first of the New Year's galas, round one of the Worcester Winter League, at Worcester. At the half way point Wyre Forest were on equal points but thanks to a good team performance, which included 28 personal
THE Extras only have to avoid defeat next week to win the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Indoor Bowls League. Their 26-4 victory over Rockley Bank all but ensured them of taking the title, but if West Enders should pull off a surprise victory over Extras
A STOURPORT man admitted buying £1,700 worth of stolen fishing tackle for £100 at Worcester Crown Court. Julian Brighton, 24, of Hanstone Road, Walshes estate, was remanded on bail for a pre-sentence report. He pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods
BLAKEDOWN Scout Group under-18s team made a splash at a national canoe polo tournament by clinching runners-up spot. They beat Derby Vikings 2-1 and FOA Liverpool 4-1 in the group stages of the competition at the London Boat Show. But they came unstuck
TORNADOES protected their position at the top of the Gilt Edge Short Mat Bowling League with victory over Chestnuts. They eased through the first half with a 15-3 win but stuttered to a 6-5 success in the second thanks to a single on the last end. Second
GERALD Nelson and Alan Harrison won the Men's Saturday Winter League at Habberley Golf Club. Result: Nelson and Harrison 62 nett, Pete Hawken and Ross Hawken jnr 63. Saturday eveng: Mick Hannon and Harry Taylor 61, John Froggett and Don Milward 62. Sunday
July (friendlies) Thurs 15 PERSHORE TN (H) 6-1 Ross, Vincent, J Clarke (2), Stokes, og SAT 17 HALESOWEN TOWN (H) 1-0 O'Toole TUES 20 COVENTRY CITY (H) 0-1 TUES 27 HEREFORD UTD (H) 0-3 WEDS 28 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-3 Williams FRI 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 3-2
Harriers 1 Oxford 3 by Mat Kendrick at Aggborough UNTIL Stuart Watkiss can present a watertight case for the Kidderminster Harriers defence, the Aggborough jury will be out on whether they can get away with their footballing crimes. And unless Watkiss
POLICE are looking for a motorist who rammed into the back of a car which had stopped because of an accident and then turned around and drove off. The driver of what police believed was a Vauxhall Carlton struck a Vauxhall Astra which had stopped to help
A LITTLE boy described by his parents as "the face" of the life-limited children's charity Acorns has lost his fight for life. Only a few weeks before the opening of the £4m Worcester hospice for which he and his family had worked tirelessly, 11-year-old
POLICE who raided a Kidderminster cafe found customers smoking cannabis while the proprietor served behind the counter. They included a multiple sclerosis victim in a wheelchair who took the drug to help cope with her illness. David Lyness, the boss of
SHOPPERS have been warned to remain vigilant in town centre stores following a spate of thefts in Kidder-minster in just one day. Five people reported having purses or other items taken as they shopped in Safeway and Tesco on Saturday. It was the second
MOTORISTS are being warned about delays due to essential roadworks on a commuter route near Worcester due to start next week. Temporary traffic lights and speed restrictions will be in place on the north and southbound lanes during the resurfacing works
THIEVES have lifted specialist heavyweight "strongman" equipment weighing around 2,000lb. The equipment, worth £800, belongs to Russ Bradley, who holds 10 world records, and has been crowned Britain's strongest man four times. The unique items, including
UNION leaders at the Hereford and Worcester ambulance service have ruled out strike action after a private firm was hired to help reach 999 response targets. Two paramedics have started a fortnight stint in the centre of Worcester as the trust aims to
A TRAILER worth £1,100 was stolen from a farm in Wolverley. It was taken from land near the village's post office between 5pm on Friday and 2pm on Saturday. The thieves cut a chain on a gate to enable them to remove the trailer. The trailer was a grey
YOUNG people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will soon have greater access to advice about careers and personal development. A Saturday opening service will being piloted by Herefordshire & Worcestershire Connexions, the former Careers Service
VICTIMS of crime in Wyre Forest need more people to help them come to terms with the experiences they have been through, according to chiefs of an organisation intended to help them. Victim Support Worcestershire is appealing for more volunteers in the
TOOLS were among items taken during a break-in at a farm near Chaddesley Corbett. Thieves stole a Black and Decker planer, a B & Q drill and rechargeable drill and screwdriver from the farm, in Drayton, between 5pm on January 11 and 9am on January
Evesham Utd 3, Burnham 1 THREE top quality finishes ensured three valuable points and extended United's unbeaten league record at Common Road to six matches. Saturday was one occasion when Evesham showed something like their real form despite only sealing
A HOUSE-hunting expedition left a chill down the spine of a Worcestershire man after a close encounter of the ghostly kind. As Peter Alcock stood in the bedroom of a derelict bungalow, near Pershore, the hairs on his neck stood on end and his thoughts
Solihull Boro 2, Evesham Utd 1 AFTER outplaying Solihull for virtually the entire 90 minutes last Wednesday night, there was more torment for Dave Busst's charges. It was almost inevitable that the Premier Division strugglers would score first after an
A SENIOR police chief has urged the elderly to be on their guard against bogus officials following a spate of distraction burglaries. Late last year, West Mercia police launched Knock Knock campaign to warn against conmen, but pensioners have been given
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Burlish Olympic 4 UNITED started Sunday's game against high flyers Burlish in the worst possible fashion by conceding a goal in the first minute. However, the home side came back to dominate the rest of the half but poor finishing
The Nazis made my uncle scrub the streets... THE Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby (above) is the son of Jewish immigrants who fled from the Nazis in Germany and Austria. The Nazis made his Austrian uncle scrub the streets, sent his mother's
IN response to the concerns expressed on your letters page last week, concerning the refurbishment of Kidderminster Town Hall, we would like to point out there have been several meetings held and the main user groups involved in arts events at the venue
Monday Cost-Cutter, 10 fished, Island: Paul Webley (Bears) 24lb 3oz (peg 13), Jason Cowan (Team 'Ave It) 17-12 (14), Gary Kirkham (Droitwich Angling) 15-9 (22). Wednesday Open, 12, Moors: Simon Mottram (Phoenix Shrewsbury) 67-6 (9), Mick Keene (Phoenix
WITH reference to the article on Page 23 of the January 20 edition of Shuttle/Times and News, I cannot allow Mark Garnier's misinterpretation of the remark made by Martin Bell in his Radio 4 interview to pass unanswered. Mr Bell's point was that prospective
THIEVES ripped a garden shed door off its hinges to steal a £300 bicycle. It was taken in Mill Lane between midnight on Friday and 8am on Saturday. The bike was described as a front suspension downhill Mongoose, which was silver with black writing. Food
IT'S one big game after another for Evesham United and they don't come any bigger than this weekend's Worce-stershire derby against Bromsgrove Rovers, writes Mervyn Collins. Common Road should see the largest crowd of the season on Saturday for the clash
There will be a contest on Sunday on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, nos 8-9 - anglers should meet at the venue at 7.30am.
"THERE'S only one Lennie Derby" was the chant emanating from the home dressing room when the Stratford Town manager told his players that he was resigning," writes Mervyn Collins. The Masons Road chief had informed chairman Craig Hughes of his intention
TWO points separate the top four sides in Division One of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District League. Leaders Red Horse continued their impressive form with a six-goal win at Mickleton where Flint (2), Staley (2), Sollis and Harris were on target
Cadbury 2, Littleton 5 LITTLETON moved into the semi-final of the Midland Combination Division One League Cup after a comfortable win over Saturday's second-placed hosts. While happy with the prospect of winning some silverware, progress means that the
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Burlish Olympic 4 UNITED started Sunday's game against high flyers Burlish in the worst possible fashion by conceding a goal in the first minute. However, the home side came back to dominate the rest of the half but poor finishing
Woodston Manor: John Gale 7-8, Frank Guest 5-15, Jeff Garbett 4-4. The next contest will be held at Stourport Lyttelton, pegs 60-79, on February 6. Aggregate for 2004: 1 Gale, 2 Guest, 3 Pete White, 4 Richard Broadhurst, 5 Dave Montroy. The cup for the
Banbury Utd 1, Evesham Utd U-14 2 EVESHAM came away with three more points after a hard-fought game against a strong home side to maintain second place in the table. The Robins started well with good possession that eventually paid off when the ball fell
An extra match has been added to the fixtures, for Sunday on the pools, if they are not frozen. There are no points on this contest. The draw will be made at 8am.
I AM writing in response to the article in last week's Shuttle/Times and News, about the Warehouse Cinema. On behalf of myself, my friends and my family, I would like to thank Simon Swaffield for giving Kidderminster the cinema it has so longed for. My
CHRIS Seekings' four goals for Ferndale Flyers Under-13s enabled them to topple Ferndale Youth from the top of the table with a 4-3 victory, in a Stourport and District Youth Football League fixture. Mostyn Rangers U-10s, who are second in their division
WORK has started on a £742,000 scheme by Severn Trent Water to improve the quality of the Littleton Brook in Cleeve Prior by the construction of a new pumping station in Quarry Lane. The existing pumping station currently discharges both household waste
A MAN accused of causing the death of an 48-year-old woman by dangerous driving has appeared in court. Mark Bailey, aged 32, came before Worcester magistrates on Tuesday following the collision on the B4085 in Cleeve Prior, near Evesham, at 9.35pm on
I AM writing in response to the article "Warm Tributes to a Modest Teacher" (Shuttle/Times and News, January 13) concerning the recent passing of my mother, Mrs Gaynor Kane. My family and I were so touched by the article and would like to convey our thanks
A BADSEY woman who believes her bank card details were intercepted discovered more than £1,000 taken from her account. Kim Shepherd, aged 42, from Badsey Lane, only discovered what had happened when she received a statement from Nat West. The incident
KIDDERMINSTER Hospital Radio would like to thank all the people in Wyre Forest who showed their support by donating money in street collections in Stourport and Kidderminster in 2004. Stourport raised £175.15p and Kidderminster raised £174. Special thanks
EXPERTS from English Heritage are being consulted about a bid to build flats on one of the most historic sites in Evesham. The planning application is for work at the Abbey Gate in the town centre. Pearce Construction Ltd want to convert the existing
SATURDAY PREMIER P W D F A P Cradley Hth 11 8 3 31 10 27 Kinver 12 8 1 34 17 25 Brintons 11 7 2 33 12 23 Wyre For 11 6 2 27 20 20 Two Gates 14 6 2 35 31 20 George & Dr 12 5 3 33 22 18 Areley King 12 5 3 25 21 18 Top Bell 13 4 4 21 22 16 Quarr Bank
EVESHAM schools campaigner Helen Donovan is organising a mass rally of parents to highlight lack of funding in county school. The 35-year-old mother of two, claims that information this week from the department for education and skills proves students
POLICE and water bosses in the Vale of Evesham are combining against fraudulent officials. They warn that residents, especially the elderly, continue to be the target of unscrupulous criminals pretending to be utilities officials. "The elderly are the
BURLISH Olympic got back to something approaching their best form with a 4-1 win at Evesham - but boss Dave Glass is still disappointed with their inconsistency. Despite Sunday's comfortable victory, Olympic are 13 points adrift of leaders Malvern and
AN ex-employee cost his former company an estimated £200,000 by hacking into its computer system, Worcester Crown Court heard. Neil Jinks corrupted and deleted files from the internal network of Karndean International based in Evesham. His "attacks" severely
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians produced their best performance of the season and came close to springing a surprise before going down 29-13 to high-flying Camp Hill. The Birmingham based visitors arrived at Marlpool Lane as joint leaders of Mids Three West North
Ladies rugby comes to Kidderminster at 2pm on Saturday when the newly-formed Carolians side take on a Bridgnorth and Malvern team. Coach Tony Bevan has the nucleus of a team but is still on the look out for interested players. For details phone 01562
MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Newport 14 12 2 372 137 24 Camp Hll 14 12 2 343 152 24 Lichfield 14 11 3 423 207 22 Bridgnorth 14 10 3 366 183 20 Shrewsbury 14 7 7 263 266 14 Wolverhamp 14 6 8 221 253 12 Saltleians 14 6 8 216 280 12 Sutton Cold
Stourport slumped deeper into the relegation mire with a 29-5 defeat at Dudley Kingswinford Wasps in North Mids South Two. DKs had opened up a 12-0 lead by the break with Stourport failing to keep the ball and losing possession from their own setpieces
Chaddesley beat Bromsgrove thirds 46-7 in a friendly with the seconds, who travel to Spartans on Saturday, drawing 12-12 with Old Silhilians.
JOHN Brain has warned his side that withstanding the opening Kingsholm blast will be key to victory against Gloucester. The Sixways director of rugby, who spent most of his playing days at the Cherry and Whites, believes the first 20 minutes will be vital
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has refused to speculate on potential successors to John Barton with several big names rumoured to be gunning for the manager's job. Among those linked to the post include former City striker Andy Preece, Kidderminster
RENALDO Edmondson has quit Wor-cester Wolves and dropped two leagues in search of first team basketball. The point guard handed in a transfer request at the University College Wor-cester-based club, sixth in Engish League Division One, and has since signed
BROMSGROVE will be aiming to maintain their fine record over Saturday's rivals Derby at Finstall Park and kick-start their top three aspirations in Midlands One. Despite the Boars' clash away at Longton on Saturday being called off because of a waterlogged
WORCESTER Hockey Club's men's first team continue the search for vital points to lift themselves off the bottom of the Midlands Premier Division. Their hopes were high when they welcomed their Egyptian stars back into the fold but visitors, second-placed
HAT-TRICKS for Barry Williams and Criag Hunt propelled leaders Droitwich Spa Men's Firsts to a 9-0 victory over basement side Kingswinford in West Midlands Hockey League Division One. Ed Deacon also scored twice in the rout, while Jamie Broughton completed
THE first tour of a special West End hit is coming to Malvern next week. The Lady in the Van is the latest work of Alan Bennett and stars another acclaimed and popular figure, Susan Hampshire. It is coming to Malvern after being dubbed play of the year
The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley at 7.30pm. The business meeting will be followed by a talk on "Send a Cow" by Mr Robinson. Visitors will be welcome to the meeting. Admission is free
At the Lion Inn, Cleobury Mortimer, on January 11, a Mitchell movement was played. The north-south winners were Terry Lucey and Doreen Round with 58.75 per cent, with John and Barbara Northfield second with 55 per cent. Philip Morgan and Wendy Duly were
A TRADITIONAL Broadway Inn, which was once used by Oliver Cromwell and Charles I has been awarded a Michelin star. The Lygon Arms, situated in the centre of Broadway and is steeped in history, found out it had been awarded the star last Friday. Head chef
There will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will head for Pencombe, Bromyard, while the B ride, which begins at 9.30am, will visit Morville, Shropshire. All cyclists will be
The December meeting included a Christmas lunch, arranged by social secretary Edna Plimley-Rodriguez. At the January meeting, in St Ambrose hall, Kidderminster, a cake was presented to Betty Snell to mark her 80th birthday. The evening's speaker, Sylvia
Anna, the original Irish choral group from Riverdance, have split from the hit dance show and are heading for the Malvern stage for the first time on Saturday, February 5. The 14 members, led by identical twin composers Michael and John McGlynn, explore
Many Try-a-dive vouchers were given as Christmas gifts, the new scuba dive course is underway and a group of nine students has signed up for a six-week snorkelling course aimed at eight to 12 years-olds, though it is open to anyone. New scuba diving courses
Wildlife photographer Derek Saunders took some of his recent videos, including pictures of spring, with the "mad" march hares boxing, to the first meeting of the year. Mr Saunders explained that it was the male and female boxing, not two males. He had
ANYONE who fancies a night of 1960s nostalgia will not be disappointed with a top show coming our way. A Sixties Night Out features The Fortunes and The Ivy League, two vocal harmony bands who are still topping show bills, playing their hits and more.
BEWDLEY Carnival will be cancelled this summer unless more volunteers can be found, organisers have warned. The June celebration will be pulled - one year short of its 40th anniversary - if essential numbers do not come forward to manage the massively
BEAT surgeries are being revived by police at Bewdley Library following their success during an earlier trial. Town beat manager, PC Nigel Barter, said the surgeries would be held at a time intended to be more convenient for the public. They will take
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The AGM took place at the Baptist Church School Room, when the chair was taken by the president, Margaret Haines. The treasurer's report was given by Ken Darbon, who said there was £2,668 in the deposit account and £1,650 in the
JOHN Brain has warned his side that withstanding the opening Kingsholm blast will be key to victory against Gloucester. The Sixways director of rugby, who spent most of his playing days at the Cherry and Whites, believes the first 20 minutes will be vital
January has certainly been a windy month. Fortunately for us in Wyre Forest district, we have managed to avoid the severest gales that have battered northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Once gusts of wind reach 70mph there is a real risk that
IN terms of randomness and originality, Under The Skin is certainly an intriguing concept. In this game, your name is Cosmi and you originate from the Mischief Planet. Traditionally inhabitants are sent to other planets on their third birthday to cause
HUNDREDS of patients registered with GPs are being urged to complete questionnaires seeking their views on the standard of care they receive. A total of 850 people are being sent the forms by Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust and are asked to say what they
WE'VE re-signed Craig Gillies and Andre Van Niekerk this week at Sixways and that is a big, big boost. Craig has become a huge factor in our success since his move in 2002 and he's proved his Premiership class. We want top quality players at Worcester
Old Leamingtonians 20pts, Pershore 17 A TRY deep into stoppage-time sentenced Pershore to defeat last Saturday as their promotion hopes received another jolt. No one seemed to know where the nine added minutes came from but Leams made the most of the
Yardley & District 17pts, Evesham 5 EARLY pressure led to a mistake behind the scrum that was quickly punished by Sean Hudson with a try under the post for an early 5-0 lead. Yards never let their heads drop and came right back and held the visitors
Alcester 0, Evesham U-13 36 THE visitors, captained by Jonathan Farrar with pack leader Ross Hayward, piled pressure on to the home forwards who succumbed in only the third minute when Sam Hopkins scored. Evesham continued to dominate with a succession
CARNIVAL organisers in Kidderminster have chosen our appeal as the principal benefactor for this year's fun-packed event. Last year, Kidderminster Carnival raised £5,000 for charity and although a lot depends on the weather, the appeal looks set to gain
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton has hailed the immediate impact of new signing Richard Burgess after the striker's match-winning debut. Burgess marked his arrival from Bromsgrove by netting the two goals that sunk Bedworth United at Walshes Meadow
WORCESTER'S Gilbert and Sullivan Society took us to visit those famous soft-hearted pirates and cowardly police with great aplomb. Frederic ends his apprenticeship with the pirates on reaching 21, but as he was born on February 29 is actually only five
WHEN you go to a Sirens concert, you know you are going to enjoy it, and that you will be treated to a slick performance of wonderful music. On Thursday the ladies - Diana Sharp (soprano), Dawn Foxall (mezzo) and Janine Smith (piano) as always gave an
I AGREE with Peter Alcock's solution (Letters, Thursday, January 13) to vote only for UKIP, to ensure that we leave the EU. If you are one of the 55 per cent of people who would like the UK to leave the corrupt European experiment right now, there is
I HAVE now had the opportunity to travel on the local No 31 bus from my local stop at Fern Road to the bus station in Worcester, following the changed structure for pensioners' fares, and have to say that the logic of the changes escapes me. First, the
AS England battle with South Africa for supremacy on the cricket field the anniversary of a more bitter and bloody struggle approaches. It is almost exactly 126 years since the infamous fight for the mission station at Rorke's Drift. This was the best
Willersey parish councillors say they feel let down by Gloucestershire County Council in the campaign to rectify the village's heavy goods vehicles problem. Gloucestershire County Council advertised its intention of introducing a 7.5-tonne weight restriction
TASTY breakfasts and attention to detail has proved the recipe for success for one Broadway guesthouse after it was voted the best bed and breakfast in Britain. The Olive Branch Guest House, on upper High Street won the accolade in Period Living &
YOUNG actors from the Stratford area will be balancing out their act when they use stilts to become animals in George Orwell's Animal Farm. In order to understand the background of the story, the 35 actors have also been carrying out historical research
THE tiny folk from under the floorboards are coming out to play next week. The Borrowers, the tale of little people hiding from the 'human beans', is coming to The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury from Thursday, February 3 until the following Saturday. The
MEMBERS of staff from Worcestershire Royal Hospital are staging a talent show to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster. The event will take place at Worcester Rugby Club, off Pershore Lane, Hindlip, near Worcester, on Monday, February
HALLOW Primary is the latest school to raise money for the tsunami appeal. A bring-and-buy sale of toys and books raised the majority of the £739, together with a raffle - and pupils also clubbed together their own pocket money. "The children were really
AN actress from Bewdley is going back to college with her actor/singer boyfriend to raise cash for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami. Claire Warboys studied at Birmingham School of Speech and Drama and has returned there to rehearse for the play The Real
NAME a career in the entertainment industry and the chances are that one of three Kidderminster brothers will have turned their hands to it. Ty Richardson is a multi-talented musician, teacher, businessman and event organiser - not to mention a former
THE issue of homelessness will be marked with a special service at St Peter's Church, Birchen Coppice on Sunday. The service, for Homelessness Sunday, takes place at 10.15am. People who are homeless and representatives of Wyre Forest Nightstop will take
A MAN found dead outside Kidderminster police station had phoned the police the previous night to say he had been kicked out of his house because of alcohol problems, an inquest heard. Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round said single 24-year-old, Leon
TRADERS who hit out at the state of toilets at the Rowland Hill Centre in Kidderminster have welcomed moves to spend £40,000 on improvements. They said the toilets at the Vicar Street entrance to the shopping centre desperately needed the cash - they
BAY Watch is being launched in Wyre Forest in a bid to safeguard parking facilities for disabled motorists. Disability Action Wyre Forest will carry out the survey throughout this year and will target all car parks that include disabled parking bays at
THE final stages of a massive re-organisation of Wyre Forest schools are under way, giving residents another chance to state their views. Public notices over the controversial shake-up - which will close all middle schools and four first schools - have
SCHOOLS in the district have been rallying around to sponsor Aquaboxes after watching videos about the devices, developed by members of a Derbyshire Rotary Club in 1990. This week alone, the number of boxes sponsored has risen by 61 - many of which also
FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a woman who became trapped in the grounds of a factory after fleeing an electrical fire. Crews used a ladder to climb over metal gates and get the employee of DMS Chromium Plating, who was in her 30s, to safety. "She was a bit
A NEW lease of life for public pathways in Bidford looks set to take place after parish councillors agreed to join a national incentive. The Parish Paths Partnership Scheme (P3) is a national incentive run at a county level, which involves a partnership
A POLICE officer who rose through the ranks will carry out chief inspector duties at Kidderminster for two months before moving to a new role. Inspector Charlie Hill progressed from constable to inspector in less than 10 years. He will take up a new post
THE 355th anniversary of the execution of King Charles I will be marked on Sunday by a simple ceremony at Kidderminster Town Hall. John Booth, this year's president of the Old Carolians Association, will lay a wreath at the memorial plaque in the Town
THE case against a 44-year-old Kidderminster man accused of sex offences against two young girls in the 1970s and 1980s is not to proceed at Worcester Crown Court. Dean Giles, of Hawford Avenue, Comberton estate, denied 14 charges of indecency with the
A SMALL pre-school nursery which faces an uncertain future has won top marks from Ofsted inspectors. Strawberry Fields Pre-School has already been forced to close on Tuesdays after being hit by falling rolls because the infant school it feeds at Stone
WYRE Forest Talking Newspaper this year celebrates 25 years of delivering its weekly service of Shuttle/Times and News stories to 300 listeners in the district. The anniversary will be marked by a silver jubilee party at Kidderminster's Baxter College
BUSINESSES in Wyre Forest could be eligible for up to £1,000 of free training. The offer - by the Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcestershire - is available to companies with between 20 and 249 employees. The Managing Director's
FIVE drivers with a Hartlebury-based delivery company have clocked up a total of 125 years with the firm. The quintet, who work for TNT, have each completed 25 years' service with TNT's express services depot on Hartlebury Trading Estate. Their loyalty
HARTLEBURY-based event presentation company, DRP Group, proved it had the X-tra ingredient when it was called on to produce a conference featuring X Factor star, Tabby. The company helped stage the 2004 Thomas Cook annual conference in Gran Canaria. It
BOSSES of a timber company saw the potential in investing more than £100,000 in the business to create up to 20 new jobs. The cash injection - to develop new products and machinery - is being pumped into M and M Timber's Clows Top sawmills, with the aim
STRICTLY Come Dancing contestant, Esther Rantzen, waltzed off with a £2,000 donation to ChildLine - the charity she chairs - from an Elmley Lovett-based business. Kevin Mellor, corporate growth manager of wheeled waste container supplier, Taylor, handed
POLICE officers who have turned their hands to organising events are inviting young people to "party in the park". Stourport beat manager, PC Jon Harris and Bewdley beat manager, PC Nigel Barter, said several hundred youngsters attended last year's Party
A YOUNG musician who has been touring with the hit musical, Blood Brothers, has followed his heart into a new job. David Morgan is now in charge of The Staffordshire Band and hopes to lead them in to a place in the top 20 brass bands in the UK. "Touring
PRIZES for the 2004 Parish Games were presented alongside the Wychavon Sports Personality awards at Pershore and it was Bretforton who were crowned champion parish. The winners ended a run of nine straight wins for Evesham Bengeworth who were pipped into
CAMPDEN Dragons played their third round of matches in the National Floorball League at Spiceball, Banbury. Once again they were out in force, bearing in mind they are the only team in the league with a junior team with an average age of 13 and two dads
THE Al Ward Memorial Cup was played down to the last 16 in the Tewkesbury Pool League when achieving qualifying places from some of the gro-ups was always going to be difficult. Some familiar names did manage to progress though others found it tougher
NEW Companies House fee structures come into force this Tuesday, February 1, and favour e-filing. The fee for filing an annual return rises from £15 to £30, but the £15 charge will be retained for companies filing these electronically. Rabjohns, the business
MICHAEL Howard's plans to introduce a points system for migrants looking for work in the UK could deal a big blow to the local economy if the Conservatives are voted into power, says the county Chamber of Commerce. Under the proposals the Government would
WOMEN outnumber men in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire workplace for the first time ever, according to a new survey. But before females start spouting girl power, the same research also shows they are still struggling to reach top positions and are
ENERGETIC people in Bidford are enjoying new basketball facilities which have finally been completed on The Big Meadow. The basketball court, along with a shelter for spectators and a five-a-side football pitch have been up and running since the end of
A BIDFORD man has expressed his concern about the dumping of rubbish near to his home. At Monday's Bidford Parish Council meeting, Tony Quinney of Waterloo Road said a couple of years ago there was a fire in the fields behind his house and various locals
AN heroic father and son helped pull a cancer-stricken man from his burning Worcester home. Donald Smith, aged 74, and his son Martin, 42, spoke minutes after they helped Clive Davis, of Himbleton Road, St John's, to safety last night. Fire chiefs praised
I have had several telephone calls and e-mails from concerned people regarding the 'Christmas Lights' and why were they not switched off after '12th night' and I think an explanation would be appreciated. As such the 'Christmas Lights'were switched off
THE hunt in full cry across the fields is a fine sight I must admit and I had no thoughts either way having suffered a fox in my hen house. I would have dispatched it, also the thieving poacher who visited us! Recently the hunt visited adjacent land.
ROSS-based chamber choir The Penyard Singers urgently need a tenor or two for their choral and orchestral charity concert on April 16 in St Mary's Church, Ross. Unforeseen and unavoidable absences have reduced the strength of the tenor section, leaving
THE Saturday lunchtime music series returns to the Courtyard next month, after a winter break. First up is the Rod Kelly Trio featuring pianist/vocalist Rod, along with his regular team on drum and bass, on February 5. Then, on February 12, the Pete Barnard
LOVERS of a good tune can't do much better than listening in on Georgie Fame and Keith Smith, who are pooling their considerable talents. Fame, the man who penned The Ballard of Bonnie and Clyde, Yeah Yeah and Getaway, has teamed up with the American
TSUNAMI: Like most other communities, people in Bredon have responded to the call for funds to support those whose lives have been turned upside down by this terrible tragedy. The Rev Matthew Baynes reported that £2,200 had been raised in two Sunday collections
GARDEN CLUB: The January meeting will take place on Monday, January 31 at the usual time and venue. The speaker will be Susan Burn on Batsford through the year. The competition is for a photo of autumn in colour (max size 7'' x 5''). The subscription
DO you have a question about a disability issue? Did you know there is an advice service in Pershore that can help you find the answer? DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at the Pershore Civic Centre on Tuesday, February 1 from 10am
PARISH COUNCIL: At the parish council meeting held last Wednesday evening further discussion took place about the appointment of a lengthsman - an ancient title for a person who would be responsible for doing a variety of jobs around the village, all
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SATURDAY, January 29: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Jockey Stables at 10.45am. The Warwickshire Hounds - meet at Alkerton at 10.45am. MONDAY, January 31: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Frenchbeer (by invitation of the Mid Devon Hounds) at 11am
GARDENING CLUB: The chairman welcomed members to the first meeting of the new year. The Newsletter, giving an outline of the year's events, was available for all members. A silver salver was presented to Peggy Atherton who had gained the most points in
HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: The next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 3, at 7.30pm at Wolfstan Hall, Pershore, when the speaker will be Bob Davis who will talk about the River Avon in the local area. Visitors £1. All welcome. NUMBER 8 held
MUSIC SOCIETY: Opened the new year with an illustrated talk on Friday, January 21, given by Graham Kiteley, treasurer of FRMS entitled Breeze from Alabama. The large number of members present might have expected an evening of hot South American Jazz.
SCHOOL friends Lucy Southall and Fern Gwinnett were thrilled to be chosen to share the part of Alice in this season's Courtyard junior youth theatre production. Each will head a team of characters who will perform alternatively from April 6-9, with matinees
MANY people fondly remember the wonderful Susan Hampshire for her TV performances as Fleur in the original Forsyte Saga, Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair and Glencora in The Pallisers. Now she is appearing at Malvern's Festival Theatre in a completely different
THE first tour of a special West End hit is coming to Malvern next week. The Lady in the Van is the latest work of Alan Bennett and stars another acclaimed and popular figure, Susan Hampshire. It is coming to Malvern after being dubbed play of the year
RONALD Harwood was inspired by his memories of working for Donald Wolfitt to write The Dresser - and what memories they must have been. It's 1941 and the bombs are falling on war-torn Britain. There's quite a few bombs going off backstage too where there
THE series of chamber music at Charlton Church continues with a concert given by the choir of Tewkesbury Abbey School on Saturday, February 5, at 7.30pm. The programme for the evening is a delightful mixed offering of music by Tallis, Tomkins, Gibbons
January has certainly been a windy month. Fortunately for us in Wyre Forest district, we have managed to avoid the severest gales that have battered northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Once gusts of wind reach 70mph there is a real risk that
AS a writer, actor and presenter Tony Robinson has both entertained and educated audiences for years. It is now more than 20 years since he first gained cult status as Baldrick in TV's Blackadder but he still has a soft spot for the smelly underling and
TALENTED Athlete frontman, Joel Pott, certainly had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand. He sounded entirely genuine when he said "this has been one of the best nights we've had" as the sold-out gig drew to an end - and all the signs were there
WHEN you go to a Sirens concert, you know you are going to enjoy it, and that you will be treated to a slick performance of wonderful music. On Thursday the ladies - Diana Sharp (soprano), Dawn Foxall (mezzo) and Janine Smith (piano) as always gave an
AN actress from Bewdley is going back to college with her actor/singer boyfriend to raise cash for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami. Claire Warboys studied at Birmingham School of Speech and Drama and has returned there to rehearse for the play The Real
TO brighten the month of February, Valerie McLean's vibrant ink and watercolour paintings will be on show at Parkfields Gallery in Ross-on-Wye, from Saturday. Valerie is well known for her paintings of May Hill but the exhibition will focus on new work
THE line-up for the third Young Proms charity concert has experienced a last-minute re-shuffle after one of the singers signed a £1million recording deal. Michael Christie sang bass baritone in the last two Young Proms concerts and shot to fame with his
VISUAL art at the Courtyard this month includes work in three very different styles. New work from Alan Harrold, who teaches life drawing at Herefordshire College of Art and Design, appears like a rogues gallery of the young artist's day-to-day life.
THE usual requirement for quiet in Kidderminster Library will be waived next month for a swinging evening of jazz. Trumpet and flugel horn player, Sally Erskine, and tenor saxophone player, Mark Brown, will accompany The Simon Deeley Trio in the second
POLICE officers who have turned their hands to organising events are inviting young people to "party in the park". Stourport beat manager, PC Jon Harris and Bewdley beat manager, PC Nigel Barter, said several hundred youngsters attended last year's Party
THERE'S a mixture for music lovers in Cheltenham over the next week - choose classical, soul or swing. Followers of the Orchestral Concert Series have a busy time ahead, with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales taking to the Town Hall stage tomorrow night
I have had several telephone calls and e-mails from concerned people regarding the 'Christmas Lights' and why were they not switched off after '12th night' and I think an explanation would be appreciated. As such the 'Christmas Lights'were switched off
I POLITELY refer to the letter from MP Sir Michael Spicer, with his interest over the growing danger and arrogance of cyclists to the public. His concern is well justified. A very high percentage of varying age groups use the pavements around Evesham,
THE hunt in full cry across the fields is a fine sight I must admit and I had no thoughts either way having suffered a fox in my hen house. I would have dispatched it, also the thieving poacher who visited us! Recently the hunt visited adjacent land.
As Chairman of Charity Crescent Residents Association (CHACRA), may I take this opportunity to voice wholehearted support for Councillor Roma Kirke in her efforts to draw attention to the litter problem. As an Association, we are constantly fighting the
Stratford 5, Evesham 2 AFTER fighting to get back on level terms twice, Evesham produced a disappointing second half performance that leaves them in the bottom four. "This was a poor display. We lost our shape, our pitch discipline and, most disappointingly
Bretforton Ladies 1, Devizes 2 BRETFORTON opened up the scoring in the first 15 minutes with a perfectly executed short corner pushed out by Dannie Cox and struck in by Jane Wheeler. Deb Slatter kept her own goalkeeper on her toes when she tried to stop
Pershore 4, Ludlow 2 PERSHORE started Saturday's Coaching Solutions West Midlands Division Two game in much the same way as they had the previous week, taking the lead through an early Richard Lisle goal. The visitors soon levelled after a mix-up at a
THE overwhelming number of people seeking legal advice meant Age Concern had to turn some away from its last free surgery in Worcester. Rising property prices and the complexity of modern family relationships are among the reasons for the popularity of
VOLUNTEERS who rattled tins outside a Worcester supermarket have raised hundreds of pounds for a hospice that helps people with life-threatening illnesses. The two-day collection outside Tesco in St Peter's raised more than £560 for St Richard's Hospice
SCORES of budding singers and songwriters turned up in their droves to find out about a music course running at Worcester College of Technology at an open evening. The event was organised by national music training organisation Access to Music and was
BANK cards were copied at an Evesham cashpoint for up to 18 hours, police fear. They have warned people across south Worcestershire to take extra care when using the machines after discovery of a cloning scam at Nationwide, in the High Street, on Sunday
Mum's joy as hundreds sign her petition A DETERMINED young mother masterminding a campaign to see Wyre Forest Birth Centre reopened says she has been "overwhelmed" by support. Elizabeth Bytheway has already collected more than 600 signatures since she
LABOUR'S election hopeful has been slammed for condemning Tory "plans" to close district Jobcentres - as a Government department this week announced that Stourport Jobcentre was in line to be axed. Marc Bayliss, Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate
AN 11-year-old girl left more than £250,000 in a pensioner's will is facing a High Court challenge to her inheritance after her parents were accused of "manipulating" the old man for her benefit. When Wilfred Samuel Lamb died on January 11, 2000 he gave
A ROCK man is on a party line he does not want after being rung three times with market research calls for the Conservative Party. Brian Smith, a university lecturer and education consultant, of Callow Hill, received two calls from the party in London
A CHARITY stalwart who has worked tirelessly sending lifelines to some of the most troubled parts of the world has had his work boosted by compassionate children. Bob Timmis has masterminded Kidderminster Rotary Club's mission to send mini mobile water
CARNIVAL organisers in Kidderminster have chosen our appeal as the principal benefactor for this year's fun-packed event. Last year, Kidderminster Carnival raised £5,000 for charity and although a lot depends on the weather, the appeal looks set to gain
CONSERVATIVES have moved to quell fears over the future of Bewdley Museum after putting forward a budget which guarantees it funding for the next three years. The Tory budget - which needs to be approved by other members of Wyre Forest District Council
A BEWDLEY Rotarian has been honoured with the highest accolade possible from the international organisation for his work in building schools for poverty-stricken Romanian gipsy children. David Drackley has been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship in appreciation
JAMES Abbott will be keeping a cool head - and everything else - when he takes part in the world's most arduous polar race. The 29-year-old teacher at Abberley Hall School, near Great Witley, is one of a three-strong team aiming to set a new record during
PENSIONERS as old as 94 showed their compassion for the victims of the Boxing Day death wave by raising £410 for the tsunami appeal. This was the result of a coffee morning at Arch Hill Court sheltered accommodation in Kidderminster - one of many fund-raising
A SCHEME to boost drivers' skills that has been supported by the Kidderminster branch of a leading motoring organisation is in the running for national recognition. Streetwise, led by West Mercia Constabulary in partnership with Institute of Advanced
CANCER sufferers' calls for fairer access to the benefits system have been backed by Wyre Forest's MP. Dr Richard Taylor has signed an all-party parliamentary petition supporting Macmillan Cancer Relief's Better Deal campaign. The charity launched the
GARDEN CLUB: The January meeting will take place on Monday, January 31 at the usual time and venue. The speaker will be Susan Burn on Batsford through the year. The competition is for a photo of autumn in colour (max size 7'' x 5''). The subscription
SUNDAY, January 30: 10.30am, Mayor and Mayoress to attend Redditch Civic Service at St Stephen's Parish Church, Church Green, Redditch. MONDAY, January 31: 6.30pm, Planning and General Purposes Committee Meeting in the Town Hall.
PARISH COUNCIL: At the parish council meeting held last Wednesday evening further discussion took place about the appointment of a lengthsman - an ancient title for a person who would be responsible for doing a variety of jobs around the village, all
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GARDENING CLUB: The chairman welcomed members to the first meeting of the new year. The Newsletter, giving an outline of the year's events, was available for all members. A silver salver was presented to Peggy Atherton who had gained the most points in
MRS Chestnutt, president, opened the meeting by wishing everyone a happy new year. She also thanked members who turned out on a cold night in December to sing Christmas carols. These were much appreciated and £45 was raised for the Children's Association
We at Help the Aged were concerned to read in your reports: 'Rogue Security Men Prey On The Elderly' and 'Bogus Electrician Dupes Pensioner' that an older person in Shipston and an older woman in Stratford were targeted by bogus callers. We would like
DURING our campaign to help fund the building of Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester's Bath Road, many youngsters' stories have touched our hearts. Our pages have been graced with tales of bravery in the face of adversity, by children who - despite
PAULO Coelho's best-selling novel The Alchemist is brought to life at The Theatre in Chipping Norton next week. The story of a shepherd boy's quest for his dream has sold almost 30 million copies all over the world, translated into 56 languages, and was
RSC actors and crew will be taking on some extra work next week, staging the On The Edge Fringe Festival 2005. From Monday, at The Other Place on Waterside, there will be the chance to see actors from the current shows - Julius Caesar and The Two Gentlemen
TALENTED table tennis players from a Kidderminster school have stormed through to the regional finals of National School Team Table Tennis Championship. Representing Worcestershire, the Franche Middle School team eased past rivals from Gloucestershire
KICKBOXING world champion James Boyle has retired from competition to open up an academy in Kidderminster to pass on his skills. The 27-year-old has vacated his WSKA crown to concentrate on launching the new project at his unit on the Hoo Farm Industrial
STOURPORT Ladies team's excellent unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday when their hosts, Worcestershire second X1 won 2-1 in their Worcestershire First Division match. Stourport created most of the pressure in the early half, but were unable to convert
FORMER footballer Bill Tatum has been honoured for his services to cricket umpiring in Kidderminster. The 76-year-old, who played professional football with Grimsby, has been made a life member of Kidderminster and District Cricket Umpires Association
DESPITE pulling out of the previous day's cross country championships with a back strain, Brian Humphries of Amazing Feet came sixth in the Not The Roman Nine, a 12-km race around Stratford-upon-Avon. This was the first event in the club's annual Race
BEWDLEY'S John Gittus competed in the fifth annual Wrekin chess congress at Madeley. Playing in the major tournament for grades up to 145, Gittus achieved a 50 per cent score over five rounds in one of his best ever games. Kidderminster's John Varilone
A STOURPORT man has avoided a jail term for using an ex-employer's account to buy himself more than £750 of fuel. Adrian Sharman used a special card belonging to Browne's Removals, in Droitwich Spa, allowing him to fill up his car and a van hired to start
SNOOKS A beat St George's B 5-0 in Division One of the Kidderminster and District Wednesday Snooker League, narrowing the gap from second-placed Franche C, who had no game this week. The only other team to keep a clean sheet was Wribbenhall A of Division
THE last time Richard Burgess was at Walshes Meadow he almost cracked the crossbar in two with a thunderbolt of a shot that, had it gone in, would have earned Bromsgrove Rovers a share of the spoils against their Worceste-rshire rivals. Less than three
CLAIRE Andrews, Steven Boyce, Jamie Dancyger, Jon Fox, Ian Harper, David Swimbourne and Philip Woodyatt were all members of the gold-medal winning A team, representing Special Olympics Worcest-ershire at the National Indoor Sportshall Championships. Richard
JIM'S Gym A extended their lead at the top of Division One of the Kidder-minster Table Tennis League with maximum points against their C side to win 8-2. Falcons B are top of Division Two with a 10-0 win over Hospital. Full results Division One: Wordsley
CLEOBURY showed little signs of rustiness after returning from their five week Christmas break to crush Cambridge 3-0 in National Ladies Volleyball League Division Two. Despite a three-hour journey, Cleoubury wasted little time securing the 15-25, 18-
KIDDERMINSTER Cobras basketball club continue to blow hot and cold after suffering a 75-58 defeat at home to Redditch Regents in the West Midlands Premier League. The scores after each quarter were 12-15, 26-31 (14-16), 42-56 (16-25), 58-75 (16-19). The
THE fourth annual meeting of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club is on Tuesday, February 22, at the clubhouse, Stourport Sports Club, Kingsway, Stourport, at 7.30pm. All members and parents are asked to make very effort to attend.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Stuart Watkiss has attempted to play down the significance of Saturday's relegation six-pointer at Cambridge by insisting: "Nothing will be decided this weekend." The trip to the Abbey Stadium has been billed as a shoot-out
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has refused to speculate on potential successors to John Barton with several big names rumoured to be gunning for the manager's job. Among those linked to the post include former City striker Andy Preece, Kidderminster
DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers footballer, Lee Hughes, will stay behind bars after losing his right to appeal against his six-year jail sentence. The former £15,000-a-week West Bromwich Albion striker was jailed last August at Coventry Crown
MORE areas of Worcester could soon have temporary defences to protect against floods. Mary Dhonau, chairwoman of Worcester Action Against Flooding, said the organisation was tonight due to discuss a "pre-feasibility" study with Environment Agency officials
A HEADTEACHER has pleaded with the community to help catch burglars who stole computers from her Worcester primary - the second break-in at the site in eight months. Janet Cope did not make a public appeal after the first theft, last summer, but decided
THE fate of up to 130 employees at one of the city's world-famous companies - Royal Worcester - is expected to be announced tomorrow. Workers at the renowned porcelain manufacturer will be told who, among their ranks, have been made redundant as the firm
RUGBY fans travelling to this weekend's sell-out Worcester Warriors clash at Gloucester are being offered double the usual space on Saturday rail services. Wessex Trains has confirmed it will increase the number of carriages from two to four on both the
ELGAR is usually associated with the best things about Worcester but the ugliest building in the city bears his name. That's according to voters in a competition to find which structure is such an eyesore it should be destroyed. Elgar House (right), a
A POPULAR group supporting ethnic newcomers to the city has folded because of a lack of management support. The One World Rainbow Social Group, set up and voluntarily run by Jean Kennedy, has shut down after two years, because there was no one to take
HAGGIS, bottles of Scotch and kilts set the scene for a successful Burns Night Supper held in Droitwich. More than 50 people enjoyed a night of Scottish food and entertainment in celebration of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns. The evening was
RESIDENTS on Droitwich's Westlands estate are to be targeted in a bid to make the estate more environmentally friendly. Westlands has the lowest recycling rate in the whole of the Wychavon district and also has a huge problem with litter. Community leaders
A BLAKEDOWN businessman who went on the run for six years when facing trial on VAT fraud charges has been jailed for nine months at Worcester Crown Court. Keith Wood jumped bail and fled the country to America in a bid to save his marriage. The prosecution
A SALES rep who was given a three-month driving ban after he was caught doing nearly 100mph on the M5 has won back the right to get behind the wheel and keep his job. After judge Michael Harrington heard that Adam Robins, 27, had lost his job with Coca-Cola
