KIDDERMINSTER Harriers open their pre-season friendly campaign when they visit Southern League Premier Division side Gloucester City tonight (7.45pm). Manager Mark Yates is ex-pected to give all seven of his close season signings a run-out at some point
SUMMER signing Tim Sills bagged four goals as Hereford United romped to a 10-0 win at Ludlow Town in their first pre-season friendly. Graham Turner fielded a strong side in the first-half and they built up a commanding 7-0 lead with trialist Marcus
ZAC PURCHASE stormed to the top of the world rankings with a superb display of sculling from the front on Switzerland's Rotsee course. The 20-year-old former King's Worcester student was unstoppable as he led from the first stroke to take gold at Lucerne's
REIGNING Dunlop MSA Brit-ish Touring Car champion Matt Neal from Droitwich says the fans' reaction to him winning £250,000 in a race remains his favourite memory as he prepares for his 300th event in the championship at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire
FOSSILS defeated touring team Red Bats by eight runs after being put into bat on an unpredictable wicket. Geoff Southall departed in the eighth over with the score on just eight and runs were always hard to come by as hard-hitting Keith Middleton (28
IAN Stowe must have thought he was one of the unluckiest cricketers around when he was dismissed in freak circumstances during Evesham Seconds' 179-run Birmingham League division three win over Newport. Batting at number three, the 32-year-old had already
KNIGHTON on Teme continued their assault on Crusader Worcestershire League division five with a six-wicket victory over Ombersley. The win means Knighton have triumphed in seven of their eight games so far this season and could well have had a 100 per
6.10: 3 Jacaranda R Johnson 15-8, 4 Modaffaa T Doyle 5-4 Fav, 2 Holy Buck A Thornton 22-1, 12 ran, non-runners : 6,7. 6.40: 10 So Brash A Thornton 11-1, 2 Grand Slam Hero T J O'brien 11-8 Fav, 9 Silent Dream Richard Collinson 14-1, 11 ran, non-runners
WORCESTER Wolves have swoop-ed to make their first major signing since being promoted to the British Basketball League. Tom Perkes, who was a team-mate of current Worcester player Andy Harper at Albertson Univer-sity in Idaho, USA, has agreed a deal
No one can blame shop staff for being keen to get home on a Saturday afternoon. But when they're so eager to leave that they shut up shop while their customers are still inside, something is very wrong indeed. Yet that's what happened at the weekend
SIR - It is absurd of Brian Hunt (June 1) to say Mr Blair wants to "pollute and destroy" Great Britain. Tony Blair is a patriot through and through. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR - As a motorist and cyclist we are frequently asked to cycle. Cycling down London Road, Wheatsheaf Bank, Sidbury into College Street is a nightmare. Vehicles sometimes drive right into gutter forcing one to dismount. Is it any wonder parents don't
SIR - There has been much criticism of Worcestershire Royal Hospital since it opened. Over the last few weeks I have had clinic appointments and stays in Beech 1 and Beech 2 and I would like to say how impressed and grateful I am to all the staff. I was
SIR - I agree entirely with John Freeman's recent letter in which he states that there are far too many people in prisons because we no longer get rid of murderers by the death sentence. I do not advocate hanging, for that was a terrible way to die
SIR -- Reading the recent letter concerning the Hurricane and Spitfire, I am reminded of how Lord Beaverbrook's comically entitled "saucepans for Spifires" campaign to raise money for planes got a excellent response from the citizens of Worcester, proving
THE recent letter by John Norwood misses the very important point that the death penalty stopped murderers being let out of prison early on parole only to commit another murder. The idea that "prison does not work" is a myth because during the time that
SIR - I would like to reply to the recent letter from Anthony Ness about the changes to the playground in Fort Royal Park. The changes are part of an ongoing programme of maintenance and improvements by the city council. However, the priorities for
SIR - Having previously acknowledged the plight of pensioners and what they get from Coun Paul Denham's government, could I also say that in 1971, pensioners over 80 were awarded an additional allowance of 25p a week on top of the state pension in recognition
SIR - This letter is based on Government statistics and statements made by Messrs Barlow, Burnham and Rostill during the recent BBC debate. An NHS deficit of £512m is to be offset by 12,000 redundancies in the 188 trusts that are overspent. Therefore
YOUNG animal-lovers are being invited to enter West Mercia Constabulary's Pup Idol competition to name its latest four-legged recruit. For the first time West Mercia is inviting youngsters to choose the name of the eight-week-old springer spaniel puppy
ANTIQUES Roadshow expert Henry Sandon is used to handling expensive porcelain, but with 65 eager youngsters on hand it was with extra care that he presented an £850 Owl and Pussycat sculpture to a Worcester theatre group. Mr Sandon, who lives in the
LUCINDA Turnbull is six months pregnant with her second child - and is completely against any plans to take maternity services away from her home town of Redditch. "These plans sound like a great solution for Worcester, but what about the rest of the
KING'S School pupil Mary Cox has overcome stiff opposition from about 200 other applicants to win one of only two sixth form scholarships to the prestigious Arts Educational School in Tring, Hertfordshire. Mary, who lives in Kempsey and is a member
POP star wannabes will have their chance to shine when Worcester's Pop Idol-style competition returns. RSVP Idol, a singing contest modelled on the hit TV show, will see 20 acts battle it out in a series of gruelling live heats and eliminations. The
Work to renovate a 19th Century Worcester church has begun. The much needed re-development of the Rainbow Hill Baptist Church, off Astwood Road, includes knocking down a small room at the rear of the church, which will make way for a larger extension
A Worcester woman is worried her parents' health could be in danger if their flood-damaged home is not cleaned and dried. Patricia Wade's mother Pauline Van Rooyen, aged 78, is blind and suffers from osteoporosis, and her stepfather Dirk, aged 72, has
A CHANCE meeting in a cemetery has led to a family being reunited after 45 years apart. When Cathy Moore was given up for adoption at just two days old following the death of her mother, Kathleen Turner, from cancer, she lost touch with her family.
A WORCESTERSHIRE school had a pleasant surprise when a former pupil took a break from London's West End to return to his roots. Ellis Kerkhoven - who is now in his late 20s - was a pupil at Whittington C of E Primary School in the 1980s and later went
CAR shopping turned into a nightmare for a group of customers who found themselves trapped on the forecourt of a Worcester showroom. The customers had been browsing at the Renault and Nissan Hylton dealership in St John's when they discovered staff
STOUPORT'S economy has been dealt a blow after it was announced a long established factory in the town will close its doors for good next month. The majority of the remaining workforce at Collins and Aikman Automotive UK Ltd will work their last day at
PAST and present members of the 1st Kidderminster Girls' Brigade are joining together this weekend to celebrate the group's 75th anniversary. A special "Decades Disco", with music from different generations, is being held at Milton Hall Baptist Church
WOODEN flooring will replace worn-out carpets in a Kidderminster church community hall thanks to a lottery grant. St Peter's Church, Birchen Coppice, is being given £5,000 for the project in the latest round of Awards for All announced by the Big Lottery
COACH Nigel Clements believes that Bromsgrove Rovers manager Rod Brown's coaching methods are already paying off. Rovers have only had a handful of training sessions at Parkside Middle School but Clements, who is in charge of Rovers' new under-18s team
HOSPITAL operations in Kidder-minster are set to increase by around 40 per cent under plans announced by health chiefs. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed how it wants to reorganise services in the county and help save £30 million.
A LUCKY trio from Kidderminster's diabetes team had the honour of attending a Buckingham Palace garden party this week. The three members are based at Kidderminster Hospital. Specialist nurse Dawn Edwards said: "We want to thank Diabetes UK for putting
GARY Bartram was in sparkling form as Wyre Forest CC riders recorded strong times at Burton-on-Trent's 25-mile trial. Bromsgrove rider Bartram took advantage of good conditions for riding to record his fastest time for nine years, when he completed the
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove Taekwondo Club took part in the national black belt grading and passed with flying colours at the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Assistant instructors Emma Swift and Gavin Barlow reached the level of second dan by gaining their
PUPILS and staff at Bewdley High School have been remembering the past and looking into the future this week as part of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary. The ribbon on a new £1.8 million art, design and technology block is officially being cut
JOHN Bickerton remains in the hunt for a spot on the Ryder Cup's European team - despite missing the cut at the Smurfit Kappa European Open at the weekend. The Droitwich professional could only come 76th at the K Club in County Kildare, after recording
BROMSGROVE Golf Club duo Kerry Coulter and Alison Carter will be playing at the famous St Andrews course in the final of the UK Public Golf Course Championships. The pairing will be representing the club on September 17 at what is thought to be golf's
BARNT Green Sailing Club member Kelsey Suggitt did not look out of place at the World and European Laser Championships in France. She finished the tournament in 12th place overall in Hourtin out of 88 competitors. In the club's Sunday night pursuit series
BLISTERING heat greeted the ladies at the Vale Golf and Country Club for the 2006 Club Championship played over 27 holes. Rosie Loh turned up the heat even higher to claim the title for a second successive year with the best gross score of 124 points.
MEMBERS of Pershore Golf Society travelled to Ingon Manor Golf Club near Stratford for the annual Captain's day fixture. The morning warm-up was a three-club nine-hole individual competition that was won by Martin Ford with 20 Points. The main Medal event
CASSEY Watson is heading to Wales this weekend for Rounds four and five of the 750mc's SAXMAX Championship. The 14-year-old Vale racer has had a new engine fitted in her Citroen Saxo VTR so hopes are high for a good result with a podium finish a possibility
EVESHAM Rowing Club has recently acquired the services of Nigel Hunter to help fulfil the club ambitions and raise standards of tennis in the town. His appointment as head coach will be just at the right time with extra courts being added as well as refurbishment
THE FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup is set to enter its 43rd year and, for the fifth successive season, the 45,000 capacity home of Liverpool FC will host the final on April 29. Clubs have just three weeks to submit their entries for the 2006/07 competition before
AFTER drawing a couple of old foes in last season's FA competitions, Evesham United will face clubs they have never come across in this year's FA Cup and FA Trophy. Having lost out to Tiverton Town and Solihull Borough respectively in 2005, officials
RUNS will be flowing freely at Ilmington Cricket Club this weekend when the Cotswolds club stages its second Twenty/20 tournament. Last year's inaugural event was a resounding success and organisers are hopeful that this year's will be equally as good
BROADWAY started the week in awesome fashion trouncing a men's team from Stratford 98-42 over four rinks. All rinks won well but Jeffery Dennis's rink was in outstanding form as they marched to a 30-8 victory. Rink scores: P Smith, J Chapman, T Morley
GALE-FORCE winds marred last Sunday's Shakespeare Championship qualifier on Evesham Town and Hampton Ferry Waters. However, one man who wasn't moaning about the conditions was Evesham resident and Match Fishing magazine editor Dave Harrell. Harrell drew
SEVERAL Evesham crews represented the club at the Llandaff Regatta when they recorded a hat-trick of successes. The mixed coxed four of Arian Tadjrishi, Chris Sumner, Jane Merchant and Zara Cottrill (coxed by Sarah Fisher) won the Senior IV event with
EIGHTEEN riders from the Evesham Wheelers met for the weekly ride last Sunday. The members set out from the High Street in drizzling rain towards Bretforton and Pebworth where they were able to discard their rain wear. Moving on to Wel-ford, Stratford
MEMBERS of the Evesham club enjoyed a great day's sport on Sunday when competing for the Des Dixon Trophy. The weather conditions were ideal for most competitors although some of the gusts that came upstream over the weir gave both the sailors and spectators
Evesham & District Flying Club TEN members sent 73 birds to Fougeres on July 8, liberated into no wind. 1, 2, 3 G Carter 1369.63, 1363.81, 1349.82; 4 B Young 1325.93; 5 G Carter 1252.95; 6 Mrs J Heckingbottom 1231.07; 7 G Carter 1229.27; 8 M Beale
Broadway & District League THE annual general meeting will take place at New Inn, Willersey on Wednesday, August 2 at 8.15pm. Any team wishing to enter the league should attend or contact Dave Cobb on 01242 672845. Birdseye Sports Evesham Ladies League
THE Worcester Grasstrack Club hosts the British Masters Challenge on Sunday, July 23 from 1pm at Offerton Farm, Worcester, just across from Worcester Rugby Club at Sixways. This meeting is the only chance for riders to qualify for the British Masters
ON Friday - the first anniversary of the London terrorist bombings - I was shocked and saddened to see few people in the Kidderminster branch of Marks & Spencer pause for even one second in memory of the dead and injured, despite an announcement over
A 17-year-old girl has been sent for trial after a college student allegedly suffered a four-hour torture ordeal. The defendant, who lives in Kiddermin-ster, pleaded not guilty last Friday to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. She also denied conspiring
A SERVICE providing support to families with young children now has more than 70 volunteers. Eleven new recruits have completed their training with Home-Start Wyre Forest, equipping them with the skills to help families with children under five. Volunteers
A PROPOSAL to add a new glazed two-storey extension to a former mill in Kidderminster has been given the thumbs up by planning chiefs. Members of Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee approved the plan to transform Slingfield Mill, also known
BEING honoured by the Queen will not save a Kidderminster headteacher from being a target for wet sponges at her school's major fund-raiser. Val Weddell-Hall, who was awarded an OBE for her services to education in the 2004 New Year Honours, will put
WITLEY Court is the next stop for a touring performance of the children's literary classic, The Railway Children. The tale of Roberta, Peter and Phillis is being brought to life in the grounds of the historic property by Heartbreak Productions next Thursday
A KIDDERMINSTER resident up in arms over the problem of "bike yobs" is calling on local people to join forces to tackle the issue. Gary Darlington has had enough of scrambler and mini moto bikes blighting the lives of people living on the Waterside Grange
A PENSIONER who copied a notorious child porn film has been spared a jail sentence. Brian Parker, of Kidderminster, insisted to police he found the Vicky CD rom in a box of videos he bought at a car boot sale. Prosecutor Michael Conry said it showed an
STOURPORT residents, traders and visitors have the chance to voice their opinions on plans to give the town a new look as part of its ongoing facelift work. Wyre Forest District Council and regeneration group, Stourport Forward, want people to submit
THE new young people's activity centre at Rhydd Covert will rise from the ashes when it is officially opened on Saturday. The state-of-the-art building, which acts as the focal point of the 50-acre woodland site owned by Kidderminster & District Scout
A 26-year-old Bewdley man is to face trial at Worcester Crown Court on charges of assault and attempting to pervert the court of justice. Jason Lester, of Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Kevin Mattinson on October 25 last
A YOUNG woman's dream of building a school and teaching English to children in Africa is set to be realised thanks to a donation from a Kidderminster organisation. Jennifer Byram, 22, of Blakedown, who has flown to Africa, received the contribution from
A MAN charged after a nightclub doorman was hit by a catapult missile has been cleared by a jury. Andrew White alleged he was attacked by William Jones outside The Outback in Lombard Street, Stourport. But Mr Jones insisted it was a case of mistaken identity
CROPTHORNE and Evesham Vale Riding Club Member Sally Ing-ram has qualified for the National Riding Club Championships, having won her section at the Area 18 Dressage qualifier. The club will also be represented at the Championships by the team of Ingram
A CAR window was smashed when a man threw a wrench at the driver during a dispute in Stourport. The bodywork of the vehicle was also damaged following the flare-up, when the driver sounded his horn while turning into Windermere Way. He was then involved
MEMBERS of Pershore Golf Society travelled to Ingon Manor Golf Club near Stratford for the annual Captain's day fixture. The morning warm-up was a three-club nine-hole individual competition that was won by Martin Ford with 20 Points. The main Medal event
THE leading two teams in Division One of the Cotswold Hills League both crashed to defeat, while the top two in Division Three locked horns in a crucial title tussle. Exhall and Wixford lost for the first time in the Premier Division to allow Bretforton
Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor will cut the ribbon to officially open the new activity centre on Saturday. To emphasise the centre is for future generations, he will be helped by youngsters representing the four branches of the Scout movement. They
By MIKE THOMPSON President, Kidderminster & District Scout Council ON behalf of Kidder-minster and District Scout Council and the Rhydd Covert team I would like to thank all those businesses and individuals who have contributed funds and materials
AFTER a shaky start to the season, Weston-sub-Edge men's team finally tasted success when they defeated Chipping Campden last week. Both sides recorded a brace of rink wins with the crucial victory on rink two where Weston ran out 22-11 winners. Their
CHURCH parishioners from Kidderminster are due to step out and raise much-needed funds for Sport Relief. The team, from St Chad CE Church, will join hundreds of other competitors in Wolverhampton to raise funds on Saturday. The Comberton group will run
THERE were four strands to the strategy of Operation Covert. PHASE ONE: A public appeal for £80,000 to replace the vandalised building was launched on October 21, 2004 and it was an instant success, passing the £10,000 mark in six weeks. It topped £20,000
PLANS to build 14 new homes in Kidderminster were given the seal of approval by planning chiefs this week. The application for the development, at Sutton Reservoir, in Sutton Park Road, was discussed at Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee
KIDDERMINSTER and District Youth Trust was the biggest single contributor to Operation Covert with two donations totalling £15,000. It gave £10,000 last autumn to enable the Rhydd Covert appeal to pass the £50,000 mark and donated a further £5,000 last
FORMER colleagues of a beat bobby who died aged just 34 gathered to pay their respects at his funeral in Kidderminster. PC Christopher Greaves, who patrolled Comberton and Offmore, was given an official police funeral at the town's St Mary and All Saints
TWO men spent time in custody after a pub boss lied to police that his car had been taken without consent. Police arrested Stephen Hill and his passenger after seeing the vehicle being driven at speed around Kidderminster's Watermill car park. Manager
A STOURPORT driver arrested for having no car insurance escaped from police, Worcester Crown Court heard. Jamie Worrall, 20, of Layamon Walk, was remanded in custody. He pleaded guilty to escaping from police custody in Winchat Road, Kidderminster, on
CONCERNED Lower Moor and Wyre Piddle parents will be attending a meeting next week to fight Worcestershire County Council's decision to cut a free bus service. Officers made the decision last month to cut the service provided for Pershore High School,
A FORMER Pershore High School pupil with aspirations of playing football in the Premiership has been suspended from the game for six months after testing positive for cocaine. Chris Cornes, aged 19, who signed professional forms with Wolverhampton Wanderers
A PERSHORE woman who owes her life to a series of blood transfusions is now spearheading a drive to persuade more people to become donors. Jodie McLeod, aged 42, who lives in Pershore High Street, has made the plea after she needed four blood transfusions
TWO people were taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in crashed into a hedgerow near the Park Gate pub on the road between Kidderminster and Stourbridge on Monday. The driver, a 21-year-old man from Stourport, had to be cut free from the
A FILE on a leading Kidder-minster racehorse trainer has been closed by a judge at Worcester Crown Court after the defendant was found hanged. Cengiz Sadik, 36, had been sent for retrial on a charge of assaulting his estranged wife and causing her actual
RESIDENTS already retired or approaching retirement will be able to stay in their own homes as long as they want, thanks to an alarm system keeping them in touch with the outside world. Wyre Forest Sheltered Housing's Telecare alarm service has been designed
THE nine regional winners of the Local Heroes competition to find the top bands of tomorrow have been selected. A total of 20,000 votes were cast in the competition, backed by Newsquest Media Group, owners of the Shuttle/Times & News. The final nine
PLANS to hold public consultations on planned health cuts in Evesham and other parts of South Worcestershire - including the proposed closure of the Mamillan Unit - will be officially announced next week. In a brief statement issued yesterday, Paul Bates
A TOTAL of £246.33 was raised by the Kidderminster branch of Guide Dogs in a collection held in Bewdley on Saturday, June 24.
THERE are only three weeks to go until the Evesham Rock Festival kicks off featuring some of the best of rock bands from around the country while raising funds for the Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community Hospital. The charity event held at Evesham United
YOUNG animal lovers across the Vale of Evesham are being invited to enter West Mercia Constabulary's Pup Idol competition to name its latest four-legged recruit. The eight-week-old liver and white Springer Spaniel puppy has joined around 60 other dogs
THE organisers of this year's Evesham in Bloom competition are calling on Vale residents to show their town pride, after a disappointing number of entries so far. This years competition will be judged on the week beginning August 14 but entry forms need
GANGMASTERS operating in the fields and orchards of the Vale were this week warned to ensure they were properly licensed - or face a heavy fine. Paul Whitehouse, chairman of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority, announced that time was running out for
AN Evesham woman has issued a warning to animal owners to be cautious as the hot weather was set to return this week. During last week's hot spell, Theresa Milward, of Lavender Walk, returned home to find 14 dead fish floating at the top of her pond.
TRIBUTES have poured in for a dedicated village nurse who cared for the people of Eckington for more than 30 years. Sister Edna Lambert, who died after a long illness, became the village nurse to replace Miss Corbett when she retired in 1951. She set
A BOUNCY castle, balloon modelling and Punch and Judy shows will be just some of the activities on offer at the Evesham Sea Cadets fun day on Sunday, August 6. The event, which will be held at the Hampton Ferry, Evesham, will open at noon and other entertainments
BIDFORD'S district and county councillor is backing a move by Stratford District Council to try and save water. The district council has introduced regulations for new homes and extensions in the area which will require a water butt and an attachment
YOUNGSTERS in Broadway will soon be broadening their horizons as plans to create an internet cafe at the village youth club gained momentum this week. The scheme was given a massive boost on Tuesday when members of Wychavon District Council's executive
AWORCESTERSHIRE County Councillor Liz Eyre is showing her support to Broadway residents after they complained over the poorly refurbished roadworks. Last week the Journal reported on residents from Sandscroft Avenue and Bibsworth Avenue in Broadway feeling
THE stage is set for a royal visit to Pershore when the Duke of Edinburgh will be in town to officially open Number 8 Community Arts Centre. During his visit on Monday, Prince Philip will be touring the facilities and meeting some of the people who have
TIME capsules were buried and fancy dress donned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abbey Park First School in Pershore. Staff and pupils at the school took part in various activities during the week including an open day with a trip down memory lane
CONCERNED Lower Moor and Wyre Piddle parents will be attending a meeting next week to fight Worcestershire County Council's decision to cut a free bus service. Officers made the decision last month to cut the service provided for Pershore High School,
A FORMER Pershore High School pupil with aspirations of playing football in the Premiership has been suspended from the game for six months after testing positive for cocaine. Chris Cornes, aged 19, who signed professional forms with Wolverhampton Wanderers
IAN Stowe must have thought he was one of the unluckiest cricketers around when he was dismissed in freak circumstances during Evesham Seconds' 179-run Birmingham League division three win over Newport. Batting at number three, the 32-year-old had already
PERSHORE MP Sir Michael Spicer has spoken of his sadness at news Garners food factory is switching production to Poland. The decision by Baxters Food Group means most of the stunned 23 staff face redundancy. Sir Michael said: "I was extremely sad to hear
FOSSILS defeated touring team Red Bats by eight runs after being put into bat on an unpredictable wicket. Geoff Southall departed in the eighth over with the score on just eight and runs were always hard to come by as hard-hitting Keith Middleton (28)
REIGNING Dunlop MSA Brit-ish Touring Car champion Matt Neal from Droitwich says the fans' reaction to him winning £250,000 in a race remains his favourite memory as he prepares for his 300th event in the championship at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire
SUMMER signing Tim Sills bagged four goals as Hereford United romped to a 10-0 win at Ludlow Town in their first pre-season friendly. Graham Turner fielded a strong side in the first-half and they built up a commanding 7-0 lead with trialist Marcus Palmer
BLAKE Marsh nature reserve in Kidderminster is a real wildlife haven. Despite its small size and urban location, it is as likely as any other to come up with some real surprises. The nature reserve was created in 1998 and since then it has been the subject
SOFT centred Barnt Green CC must become harder to beat if they are to move up the Premier Division table, believes captain Simon Froggatt. Froggatt has pin-pointed his team's inability to hold on for a draw when things are going wrong as one of the main
A HANDFUL of triallists will have the chance to impress Mark Yates when they join the Kidderminster Harriers' squad for their first three friendlies in the coming week. The Aggborough boss is hoping to give more than 20 players a run-out during their
Droitwich 201-8 Kington 203-2 Droitwich lost by eight wickets RICHARD Ferley maintained his excellent form with the bat but Droitwich were no match for Worcester League Division One leaders Kington on Saturday. Ferley was in excellent form with the bat
Lye 217 all out Avoncroft 160-6 all out Avoncroft lost by 57 runs AVONCROFT were unable to build on a strong start with the ball as the team slipped to defeat at the hands of Lye in the Worcester League Division Two on Saturday. Strong bowling by 'Croft
NEW boy Jamie McClen has spoken of the excitement in the dressing room about the prospect of kicking off Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season programme tonight. McClen, who is one of a dozen new faces in the squad for tonight's trip to Gloucester City,
Wombourne 228 all out Ombersley 165 all out Ombersley lost by 63 runs OMBERSLEY were no match for promotion chasing Wombourne in the Birmingham and District League Division Three on Saturday. Despite a battling display with the willow by Matt D'Oliveira
STAR striker Dean Sturridge has urged Harriers supporters not to expect too much of him and his team-mates during pre-season. The former Derby and Wolves star is gradually getting back to fitness following a six-month absence from competitive football
Work to renovate a 19th Century Worcester church has begun. The much needed re-development of the Rainbow Hill Baptist Church, off Astwood Road, includes knocking down a small room at the rear of the church, which will make way for a larger extension
HARRIERS Football in the Community coaches will be holding a series of soccer courses throughout Worcestershire during the summer holidays. Community officer Nick Griffiths said the sessions for five to 14 year olds will run from 10am to 3pm and cost
LUCINDA Turnbull is six months pregnant with her second child - and is completely against any plans to take maternity services away from her home town of Redditch. "These plans sound like a great solution for Worcester, but what about the rest of the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers open their pre-season friendly campaign when they visit Southern League Premier Division side Gloucester City tonight (7.45pm). Manager Mark Yates is ex-pected to give all seven of his close season signings a run-out at some point
PUPILS from a special school met stars from the Worcester Warriors team at the launch of a new county wide tag rugby scheme for disabled athletes. Students from Chadsgrove Special School, in Catshill, came face-to-face with Tony Windo and Lee Best and
AFTER drawing a couple of old foes in last season's FA competitions, Evesham United will face clubs they have never come across in this year's FA Cup and FA Trophy. Having lost out to Tiverton Town and Solihull Borough respectively in 2005, officials
ART for the masses is returning to Kidderminster for an annual celebration of creativity, fun and public participation. Kidderminster Arts Festival takes to the streets and venues including the town hall, beginning on Monday, July 24, running for two
WITH school holidays almost here, there will be plenty to occupy toddlers to teenagers with time on their hands in Wyre Forest District's biggest programme of summer activities. Starting on Monday, July 24 and running through until Saturday, September
HEADLINING this year's Hole in the Wall concert, to be held on Saturday is legendary pop/rock group, The Hollies, who are promising to deliver the best gig ever to be held at Hopton Court. The concert will take place in the stunning walled gardens at
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke is targeting victory in rounds five and six of the UK Formula Ford this weekend as he bids to seize control of the championship. Freke is lying second with 106 points, 19 behind Peter Dempsey with the 22-year-old's
CHAIRMAN Tom Herbert has been searching for the right manager to restore Bromsgrove Rovers back to the club's former glory and this time he's confident that manager Rod Brown is the right man for the job. With the 2006/2007 season weeks away from starting
WYRE Forest Canoe Club are holding an open evening for potential new members next week after splashing the cash on new equipment. The club, which was set up in 1992, has received a grant of £4,870 from the lottery's Sport For All programme. Chairman Eric
COACH Nigel Clements believes that Bromsgrove Rovers manager Rod Brown's coaching methods are already paying off. Rovers have only had a handful of training sessions at Parkside Middle School but Clements, who is in charge of Rovers' new under-18s team
A LOSING draw was all Bewdley could manage at home to Eastnor in Division One despite a century from opener Andy Robinson. Eastnor were put into bat and posted a competitve 216-9 with Chris Darby (4-30) providing the best of Bewdley's bowling. Other contributions
Sunday League, July 16 DGSA v Cookley, Hartlebury v Wol Social, Spennells v George, Worths v Moat Farm. Wednesday Junior Cup final, Tuesday July 18: Spennells v Gas. Wednesday Junior Plate final, July 19: Roxel v A Kings. Wednesday League, July 19 Premier
FERNDALE Flyers under-15s did the double by winning the Stourport League 5-a-side and the Pinley six-a-side tournament in Coventry. Michael Hyde grabbed the winner in the Stourport competition with Jake Atwood and Dan Holmes scoring to clinch the Pinley
CLEOBURY Mortimer Volleyball Club's under-12 and under-15 boys proved they were smash hits by grabbing national glory at the Pontins Festival of Junior Volleyball in Southport. The under-12s only lost one set all weekend as they triumphed in their age
SAMURAI Judo Club's boys were back in town when they outshone the girls with gold at the Wyre Forest Open Team Championships. The boys heavyweight A team were the only ones to clinch the top prize with Craig Seldon, James Talbot and Simon Cooper in unstoppable
GYMNASTS of all abilities are being invited to limber up for Wyre Forest Gyymnastics School's summer coaching scheme. The weekly courses at Baxter College, Kidderminster, will be run three times during July and August, priced £25 per week. Classes will
GARY Bartram set a new personal best to finish fifth as Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club riders excelled in Walsall Roads CC 25-mile time trial at Burton-on-Trent on Sunday. Bartram's time of 55 minutes 59 seconds knocked 35 seconds off his previous record
ALEX Young of Oldington lifted the Badland Cup after a 21-13 victory over Gilt Edge's Rad Danks in the final of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling League tournament. John Worboys of Ombersley and Anthony Ruddy of St Georges BWP were the
FILM lovers in Tenbury have received a boost with news that the town's Regal Cinema is expected to reopen over the summer. Grants have been secured to install a new sound system and it is hoped film shows can resume around August. The UK Film Council
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio and Chris Gumbley. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton Robin R'n'B2 - The Carpet Crawlers (Genesis tribute band). Little Civic - Kobai. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverhampton
BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - THE two-day flower, vegetable and floral art show will be held next month and members are promising this year's show will be bigger and better than ever. The event is at St George's Hall, Bewdley, on Saturday
CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY - TO mark the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, the committee will on Friday, July 14 present a programme of recorded French music. The programme, which will include music by Gounod, Satle and Ravel, will be presented
CIVIC SOCIETY - AT the June meeting, Liz Durnell gave a presentation on Stourport Forward - the way ahead. She explained that the Stourport Forward Partnership, a Market Towns Initiative Programme, funded by Advantage West Midlands, was formed in 2003
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly meeting of U3A will take place on Monday, July 16 at St Ambrose Social Club, Leswell Street, Kidderminster at 2pm. This month the guests will be Annette and John Christophers from Albrighton Pottery who will be
Monmouth 136-2 Tenbury 135-9 TENBURY were comfortably beaten at Monmouth in Crusader Worcest-ershire Division 3 South after losing the toss and being asked to bat. Two early wickets reduced Tenbury to 2 for 2 and the side struggled to 52 for 5 as the
SIR - As a motorist and cyclist we are frequently asked to cycle. Cycling down London Road, Wheatsheaf Bank, Sidbury into College Street is a nightmare. Vehicles sometimes drive right into gutter forcing one to dismount. Is it any wonder parents don't
SIR - There has been much criticism of Worcestershire Royal Hospital since it opened. Over the last few weeks I have had clinic appointments and stays in Beech 1 and Beech 2 and I would like to say how impressed and grateful I am to all the staff. I was
SIR - I agree entirely with John Freeman's recent letter in which he states that there are far too many people in prisons because we no longer get rid of murderers by the death sentence. I do not advocate hanging, for that was a terrible way to die. But
SIR -- Reading the recent letter concerning the Hurricane and Spitfire, I am reminded of how Lord Beaverbrook's comically entitled "saucepans for Spifires" campaign to raise money for planes got a excellent response from the citizens of Worcester, proving
HOME, away (Southern League Midlands Division fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 15 HEDNESFORD TOWN (friendly) Thu 20 MOOR GREEN (friendly) Sun 23 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (friendly, 1pm kick off) Sat 29 REDDITCH UNITED (friendly) AUGUST Tue 01 Alvechurch
LIVE music will fill the air when a feast of entertainment kicks off across the Wyre Forest district this summer. The annual programme of Sunday afternoon Bands in the Park events begins at Brinton Park, Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday
KYLIE Minogue tribute artist, Joanne Steel, will perform as the Australian pop queen in aid of Cancer Research UK in Kidderminster. Her appearance at the function will be timely, as the chart-topping star has re-emerged in public life following her own
IT is the end for Viva Finito - at least as far as the name is concerned - with the band assuming a new identity from tonight. The rock band, formed in Bewdley in 2005, plays at Kidderminster's Boar's Head Taphouse under its new name of Six Deep Holiday
COLES Nigel Rosemary would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to daughters Julie and Hayley for the tender care they gave so lovingly to their father and thank Andrew for his support. Also thanks to Family, Friends, doctors, Nurses and Healthcare
SMITH Maria Maisie Ann and Family would like to thank all Friends for messages of sympathy received in their very sad loss. Maisie is now re-united with her dear lifelong friend Ellen. We would also like to give special thanks to Hereford and Worcester
WIGGIN Beat and Bill Precious memories locked in my heart forever of my dear gran and grandad, whom I love and miss so much. Goodnight, God bless. Your ever loving granddaughter Janet and Family. Published in paper 13/07/2006
PARTRIDGE Amy Passed away July 13th 1996. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts, God bless. Mary, Ron, Sharon and Nicola. Published in paper 13/07/2006
BLAKE Marsh nature reserve in Kidderminster is a real wildlife haven. Despite its small size and urban location, it is as likely as any other to come up with some real surprises. The nature reserve was created in 1998 and since then it has been the subject
ART for the masses is returning to Kidderminster for an annual celebration of creativity, fun and public participation. Kidderminster Arts Festival takes to the streets and venues including the town hall, beginning on Monday, July 24, running for two
THE entertainment secretary of a Kidderminster venue hopes the sounds of the 60s will prove a major draw for people who grew up listening to the beat groups of that era. Steve Jones, of the Harriers Social Club at Aggborough, has lined up a series of
Events/talks 13 Talk by Heather Reeves 'If it moves, paint it'. Cedar Hall, Dilwyn, 7.30pm. 14 Mayor of Hereford Charity Night, Hereford Welsh Club, 7pm til late. 01432 354871. 15 Coffee Morning, Crown Inn, Dilwyn, 10.30am-12noon. 15 Family Fun with Rural
CLYRO artist Mari Roberts takes you on a journey along the English/Welsh border in Border Story, her current exhibition at Brecon's Theatr Brycheiniog. Mari decided to focus on the imaginary line that runs up from Chepstow, past Abergavenny, along the
LIVE music will fill the air when a feast of entertainment kicks off across the Wyre Forest district this summer. The annual programme of Sunday afternoon Bands in the Park events begins at Brinton Park, Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday
KYLIE Minogue tribute artist, Joanne Steel, will perform as the Australian pop queen in aid of Cancer Research UK in Kidderminster. Her appearance at the function will be timely, as the chart-topping star has re-emerged in public life following her own
IT is the end for Viva Finito - at least as far as the name is concerned - with the band assuming a new identity from tonight. The rock band, formed in Bewdley in 2005, plays at Kidderminster's Boar's Head Taphouse under its new name of Six Deep Holiday
A CROWD gathered during the opening parade of this year's Ledbury Poetry Festival. Taking part were children aged between five and 15 who had been involved in a variety of workshops around town in preparation for the event, which was geared to run in
A SHARK loose in a Kidderminster swimming pool prompted squeals of delight rather than shrieks of terror. Roboshark, a six-feet long working mechanical model of one of the marine killers, was dipping a fin in the water of the Wyre Forest Glades ahead
THE hunt for a defender is on at Bromsgrove Rovers after the departure of two towering centre-backs. Manager Rod Brown is closing in on another defender to bolster his squad after Ross Collins and defensive kingpin Exodus Geohaghan left the club. The
BROMSGROVE Rovers start their FA Cup campaign with a trip to East Midlands side Eastwood Town. Rovers take on the Northern Premier League Division One side on Saturday, September 2, at their Nottinghamshire home in the preliminary round. If Rovers are
CHAIRMAN Tom Herbert has been searching for the right manager to restore Bromsgrove Rovers back to the club's former glory and this time he's confident that manager Rod Brown is the right man for the job. With the 2006/2007 season weeks away from starting
WORCESTERSHIRE Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's cash saving plans were unveiled during an extraordinary meeting of the trust's board last Thursday. The measures were the result of an urgent clinical service and finance review, which started in October, 2005
NEW catchment areas drawn up as part of the Wyre Forest Schools Review have been criticised by the head and governors at a Wolverley School. Worcestershire County Council's decision to place Franche Primary School in the new Baxter Community Secondary
A NEW era at Bromsgrove Town Bowls Club was launched as its new pavilion was unveiled on Saturday. The new facility, which has taken six months to build, was unveiled by the town's MP Julie Kirkbride at Sanders Park. Ms Kirkbride was joined by Worcestershire
REIGNING British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal is relishing the defence of his title when he races at the Croft this Sunday. The Droitwich driving ace is confident that the Yorkshire track will suit his own aggressive driving style, as he looks to extend
BROMSGROVE driver Nathan Crewe crashed out of the Quinton stages of the British Trials and Rally Driver's Association Championship (BTRDA) on Saturday in Wales. Crewe had been going well when the MG ZR crashed off the track and rolled onto the roof. Despite
WORCESTER Wolves have swoop-ed to make their first major signing since being promoted to the British Basketball League. Tom Perkes, who was a team-mate of current Worcester player Andy Harper at Albertson Univer-sity in Idaho, USA, has agreed a deal to
TONY McCoy landed a hat-trick at Stratford last Wednesday on an emotional afternoon for the champion jockey and Cotswolds trainer Jonjo O'Neill. McCoy's treble was completed in the National Hunt Flat Race on O'Neill's 1/3 favourite Nelson's Spice after
BILLED as a Mini drag fest in every sense of the word, the British Mini Club's annual quarter-mile blast - British Mini Showdown - is a unique event in itself to compliment the clubs extensive 2006 show portfolio. Believe it or not owners of classic and
CROPTHORNE and Evesham Vale Riding Club Member Sally Ing-ram has qualified for the National Riding Club Championships, having won her section at the Area 18 Dressage qualifier. The club will also be represented at the Championships by the team of Ingram
TWINS Jane Westby and Anne Cowley were at it at the double when securing victories in a couple of prestigious stableford competitions at Evesham. The Avon Cup is for higher handicaps (29-36) and the Craycombe Trophy, donated by past captain Gillian Spencer
THE final round of last month's pool matches were played in the Prudden Road Surfacing Junior Cup competition when the four teams who qualified for next Monday's finals at Bidford were revealed. Pool A, played at Stratford, despite being dominated through
Prudden Road Surfacing League THE battle for runners-up behind champions Stratford was thrown wide open last week following defeats for both Studley and Shipston. The former were shocked to be beaten quite comfortably by an impressive Littleton team who
FOOTBALL is not just for boys, according to Bredon Colts Girls, but if they want to move on to bigger and better things they need more players to join them. Until now the team, who are all aged from ten to 12 have played seven-a-side football but next
THE Worcestershire Cricket Board's annual award of the Bill Jones Trophy for voluntary service to cricket in Worcestershire, has gone to Dr Bob Shaw, the secretary of Evesham. There were six nominees for the award and, at a ceremony at the County Ground
WHILE Evesham's senior side was hanging on for a draw at Dorridge in Saturday's Birmingham League second division clash, Ian Stowe was in devastating form as the seconds recorded an easy victory over Newport. After hitting a half-century in Evesham's
DAVE Powell was a proud father earlier this month when he took to the cricket field alongside his four sons. Playing in his 34th season at Badsey, dad Dave had played with the teenage quartet in Sunday friendlies but his league bow came as something of
STEVEN Cooper was left regretting his decision to ask Barnards Green to bat when Saturday's County League first division hosts posted an imposing 311-4. Kevin Golder led the run spree with 112, while Tim Clarke chip-ped in with an unbeaten 52 helping
THE leading two teams in Division One of the Cotswold Hills League both crashed to defeat, while the top two in Division Three locked horns in a crucial title tussle. Exhall and Wixford lost for the first time in the Premier Division to allow Bretforton
AFTER handing Stone a massive 84 extras, Badsey made light work of overtaking the visiting side's 216-7 at Ballards Park. Only Nicholas Powell failed with the bat as young openers Adam Westmacott and Michael Powell and experienced duo Tim Evans and Mike
AFTER a shaky start to the season, Weston-sub-Edge men's team finally tasted success when they defeated Chipping Campden last week. Both sides recorded a brace of rink wins with the crucial victory on rink two where Weston ran out 22-11 winners. Their
Evesham Jubilee Society MEMBERS met last weekend at Broom on the River Arrow when a field of 24 contested the Jubilee Cup. Ian Newman put his local knowledge to good use to come first on the day with 7.14.0 ahead of John Davis (5.3.0) and third-placed
THE cream of British indoor rowing descended on Evesham last weekend for the annual Golden Mile. Seven British records were smashed at the Rowing Club at an event that attracted more than 200 competitors from all over the country. Six records were broken
Evesham and District League THE league's annual general meeting took place on Monday when the business for the forthcoming season was discussed. Officers of the league were re-elected en-bloc and one new committee member was elected. Fees for the new
ILLNESS will prevent Piranha Racing taking part in this week-end's British Supersports Motor Cycling meeting. Vale rider Simon Andrews and crew chief Ian Cook will miss Knockhill but are both hopeful of shaking off the virus ahead of the next meeting
WHILE I sympathise with Mrs Jenkins' plight regarding the long grass and the state of St John's churchyard (Plea to trim long grass, Shuttle/Times & News, June 29), I have been somewhat perplexed and angered by the comments of Canon Harold Goddard
DISCARDED caps from children's toy guns are thought to be responsible for an explosion inside a refuse lorry on a Kidderminster estate. The drama unfolded when the vehicle was making a trade collection in Walter Nash Road just after 10am yesterday. Rubbish
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE OPENING OF THE ACTIVITY CENTRE CLICK ON THE OPERATION COVERT LOGO ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE THE new young people's activity centre at Rhydd Covert will rise from the ashes when it is officially opened on Saturday. The state-of-the-art
DAVID Little, one of the few councillors who listens to his constituents, is right to be worried about the proposed construction of a supermarket on the Bond Worth site (Fear for town's traders, Shuttle/Times & News, July 6). Stourport has Tesco,
WITH regard to "Our schools are deprived ones" (Letters, June 15), by Helen Donovan from the fairer funding campaign for Worcestershire schools - try and beat this! My children's primary school, Far Forest, withheld an enormous £50,000 (13.8 per cent)
THE licensees of an historic Stourport pub -- badly damaged when a bus and Land Rover crashed into its walls earlier this year -- have raised a glass to its new look. More than £20,000 has been spent on the facelift at The Astley Cross Inn, Areley Common
IT was interesting to see that in order to announce plans for four very welcome new district council ball courts for local youngsters (Shuttle/Times & News, July 6) Tory cabinet member Nathan Desmond chose to be photographed basking in the reflected
BEWDLEY Community First Responders would like to thank Bewdley Floral Art Club for their very generous donation of £1,500 which was presented to us in June. Together with the generous donation of £1,000 from the Monday Night Group we are now able to purchase
HOPES for a long-awaited Stourport relief road have received a setback after the scheme was left off a 10-year Government investment plan. The Department of Transport list for the West Midlands, published last week, omitted the proposed bypass route,
GROUPS of young people keen to improve their communities are being urged to sign up for the annual Lifestyle scheme. Start date for projects under the scheme, run by Worcestershire County Council's youth service, is Saturday, July 22 but teams have chances
AFTER drawing a couple of old foes in last season's FA competitions, Evesham United will face clubs they have never come across in this year's FA Cup and FA Trophy. Having lost out to Tiverton Town and Solihull Borough respectively in 2005, officials
BLISTERING heat greeted the ladies at the Vale Golf and Country Club for the 2006 Club Championship played over 27 holes. Rosie Loh turned up the heat even higher to claim the title for a second successive year with the best gross score of 124 points.
THE true story of a child who was severely scalded in a nursery was the inspiration for a book illustrated by a Kidderminster artist. Karen Lawrence, of Hurcott Road, has written under the name, Karen Hiscock, to illustrate a children's book highlighting
THE FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup is set to enter its 43rd year and, for the fifth successive season, the 45,000 capacity home of Liverpool FC will host the final on April 29. Clubs have just three weeks to submit their entries for the 2006/07 competition before
Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League THE battle for runners-up behind champions Stratford was thrown wide open last week following defeats for both Studley and Shipston. The former were shocked to be beaten quite comfortably by an impressive Littleton
BEWDLEY youngsters are set to put their best feet forward to help make the world miles better for charity. The town's Brownie and Guide division will run a special sports activity day at the Stourport Sports Club, in Kingsway on Saturday to raise money
STEVEN Cooper was left regretting his decision to ask Barnards Green to bat when Saturday's County League first division hosts posted an imposing 311-4. Kevin Golder led the run spree with 112, while Tim Clarke chip-ped in with an unbeaten 52 helping
THE Kidderminster & District Scout Council campsite, known as Rhydd Covert, located on the A456 between Kidderminster and Bewdley, is adjacent to West Midland Safari Park. It is used by more then 5,000 young people aged between six and 25 each year
AROUND 300 invited guests will get the VIP treatment at Saturday's opening of the new activity centre at Rhydd Covert thanks to the generosity of local businesses. The Midcounties Co-operative, which has its main store at Franche in Kidderminster, has
A SHOPPING list of items for the new building saved Operation Covert thousands of pounds thanks to the generosity of local businesses. The scheme was aimed at companies who were able to give goods rather financial help. Project manager Grace Plant, who
THE stage is set for a royal visit to Pershore when the Duke of Edinburgh will be in town to officially open Number 8 Community Arts Centre. During his visit on Monday, Prince Philip will be touring the facilities and meeting some of the people who have
A FEAST of activities entertained visitors at a Kidderminster school fete. A bouncy castle, quad bikes, five-a-side football, stalls and raffle were among the attractions at Sutton Park First School. There was also live music from a Baxter College band
TIME capsules were buried and fancy dress donned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abbey Park First School in Pershore. Staff and pupils at the school took part in various activities during the week including an open day with a trip down memory lane
WYRE Forest churchgoers are busy preparing for an express delivery that will kick off their leg of a prayer marathon that has travelled the country. More than 400 people from the district's Methodist churches are expected to take part in the Pray Without
PERSHORE MP Sir Michael Spicer has spoken of his sadness at news Garners food factory is switching production to Poland. The decision by Baxters Food Group means most of the stunned 23 staff face redundancy. Sir Michael said: "I was extremely sad to hear
A WOMAN who travelled to Evesham to visit the grave of her mother was celebrating this week -after finding a whole family she never knew she had. Not only did she find the grave, she discovered three brothers and three sisters she didn't know existed.
ABOUT a thousand walking enthusiasts from around the Midlands were welcomed by Fladbury villagers as the annual Fladbury walkabout took place last weekend. The annual event, which first began in the 1970s has been growing in success with an ever-increasing
WEAPON and watch collectors are being warned to beware if they are offered items stolen in a £43,000 burglary at Dunley, near Stourport. Shotguns, rifles and knives worth £17,300 and watches worth around £24,000 were taken. The haul of watches included
A CHARITY, which provides short-term loans of electric scooters, powered wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs, has received a boost to the coffers of £4,600 after receiving a Gannet Foundation Grant. Event Mobility Charitable Trust, based in Tewkesbury,
STUDENTS of a Kidderminster school had the chance to sample a day in the life of an MP when they took a trip to London. Three King Charles I School pupils - all Worcestershire members of the Youth Parliament - and teacher, Martin White, visited the House
THOUSANDS of people braved the indifferent weather and turned out for the spectacular finale to the Evesham River Festival at the weekend. Visitors from across the region mingled with local people to cheer on the glittering cruisers and narrowboats which
VALE residents with a penchant for adventure are being warned to stay safe this summer with a list of instructions when heading outdoors. Hereford and Worcester Fire Service have drawn up some points so that caravan users, those camping out and people
A DONKEY that has overindulged urgently needs exercise to get back into proper shape. The donkey, named Hosanna, is at the animal sanctuary run by Janet Taylor in School Lane, Middle Littleton, and she is looking for someone to take the donkey for walks
YOUNGSTERS in the Vale are being urged to take up the fight against vandalism during their school summer holidays. Twelve and thirteen-year-olds are being briefed on the types of incidents which occur at this time of year and given advice on how to combat
A WOMAN'S shoulder bag containing keys, a small amount of cash, medication and personal papers was snatched on Lime Street in Evesham at around 5pm on Thursday (July 6). The woman had walked from Kings Road along the alleyway which leads to Lime Street
TWENTY organisations in the Vale are to receive a share of more than £12,000 from Evesham Town Council. Members of the town council will award a number of clubs and groups in recognition of their services to the community. The town's Citizen's Advice
BIDFORD'S B439 road is subject to new speed restrictions and changes to improve safety, under a new scheme launched by Warwickshire County Council. Under the county-wide village speed limit review, Bidford is set to get the vehicle activated signs in
SALFORD Priors twins Robert and Peter Elvins will retire next Friday (July 21) after completing 100 years of work between them at the same village firm. The twins, from School Road, first joined Bomford Turner Ltd, an agricultural, horticultural hedgecutters
THE 1st Salford Priors Scout Group wants to swap its premises on Bomford's field for a brand-new meeting place with modern facilities. The group meets in a 30-year-old hut originally transported by volunteers from Dorset and placed behind Salford Priors
A TELEVISION artist, Granville Danny Clarke, will share his 30 year's experience as a professional artist at Farncombe Estate near Broadway. Danny used to be a regular expert and commentator on Channel 4's Watercolour Challenge with Hannah Gordon. The
YOUNGSTERS at Broadway First School performed their summer play earlier this month. All 97 children at the school, aged between four and ten, performed the Pied Piper at the Lifford Hall in Broadway. Beth Wilmore, aged 10, played the Pied Piper with Robin
A PERSHORE woman who owes her life to a series of blood transfusions is now spearheading a drive to persuade more people to become donors. Jodie McLeod, aged 42, who lives in Pershore High Street, has made the plea after she needed four blood transfusions
WORCESTER Wolves have swoop-ed to make their first major signing since being promoted to the British Basketball League. Tom Perkes, who was a team-mate of current Worcester player Andy Harper at Albertson Univer-sity in Idaho, USA, has agreed a deal to
KNIGHTON on Teme continued their assault on Crusader Worcestershire League division five with a six-wicket victory over Ombersley. The win means Knighton have triumphed in seven of their eight games so far this season and could well have had a 100 per
ZAC PURCHASE stormed to the top of the world rankings with a superb display of sculling from the front on Switzerland's Rotsee course. The 20-year-old former King's Worcester student was unstoppable as he led from the first stroke to take gold at Lucerne's
6.10: 3 Jacaranda R Johnson 15-8, 4 Modaffaa T Doyle 5-4 Fav, 2 Holy Buck A Thornton 22-1, 12 ran, non-runners : 6,7. 6.40: 10 So Brash A Thornton 11-1, 2 Grand Slam Hero T J O'brien 11-8 Fav, 9 Silent Dream Richard Collinson 14-1, 11 ran, non-runners
CAPTAIN Nick Davies has called on his Bromsgrove CC team to take their new found confidence into their testing clash against high-flying Halesowen this Saturday. Bromsgrove are on a high after inflicting a nine wicket thrashing on Leamington Spa last
Barnt Green 236-6 Himley 240-5 Barnt Green lost by five wickets BATTLING Barnt Green showed signs that the team is returning to its best with the bat but it was put in the shade by Himley centurion Jagbir Dhillon on Saturday. Green set Himley a total
Leamington Spa 69 all out Bromsgrove 71-1 Bromsgrove won by nine wickets A DEVASTATING display of bowling by Bromsgrove made sure they grabbed a confidence boosting victory over limp Leamington on Saturday at St Godwalds. Captain Nick Davies and top bowler
CHADDESLEY Corbett could not match Romsley and Hunnington's run power as they were beaten by 168 runs in the Worcester League Division One on Saturday. Corbett had no answer to Romsley's power with the willow after they had been set a target of 328 for
Saturday, July 15 football Friendly: Bromsgrove Rovers v Hednesford Town (3pm kick off). Cricket Birmingham and District League - Premier Division: Barnt Green v Shrewsbury. Leamington 2nd XI v Barnt Green 2nd XI. Division One: Bromsgrove v Halesowen.
CAR shopping turned into a nightmare for a group of customers who found themselves trapped on the forecourt of a Worcester showroom. The customers had been browsing at the Renault and Nissan Hylton dealership in St John's when they discovered staff had
A WORCESTERSHIRE school had a pleasant surprise when a former pupil took a break from London's West End to return to his roots. Ellis Kerkhoven - who is now in his late 20s - was a pupil at Whittington C of E Primary School in the 1980s and later went
A CHANCE meeting in a cemetery has led to a family being reunited after 45 years apart. When Cathy Moore was given up for adoption at just two days old following the death of her mother, Kathleen Turner, from cancer, she lost touch with her family. It
