1802: Residents of Great Witley and surrounding villages formed themselves into something of a vigilante or neighbourhood watch group at this time two centuries ago. It was called the "Hundred House Association" and, through a public notice, warned that at its joint expense it would "pursue and prosecute every person or persons who shall commit or attempt to commit a felony or any other criminal offence in this district."

The Company of Proprietors of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal Navigation do hereby give notice that a Special Assembly of the said Company will be holden at Styles' Hotel in Birmingham on the 10th day of next month to take into consideration and adopt, vary or reject an application for Parliamentary Powers to raise money to finish and complete the said Canal.

Thomas Jones, convicted of a burglary at the house of Edmund Stallard Esq, near Hay, was executed at the drop in front of Hereford Goal.

1902: Worcestershire branches of the British Legion are joining protests over the "severe and unjust" decision of the Football League to place a ban on the live broadcasting of football matches.

Members of the Rainbow Hill Musical Society and friends had their first annual outing last Monday when they journeyed to Martley and Wichenford in brakes. Glee sessions were much enjoyed too on the banks of the Teme.

"Our Blue Jackets" - A public meeting is to be held in the Assembly Rooms at Malvern next Wednesday afternoon when an interesting account of Personal Work among the men of the Royal Navy will be given by Miss Weston. Admission Free.

1952: Johnny Bullock, the 34 year-old steeplechase jockey and rider of last year's Grand National winner Nickel Coin, was guest of honour at a reception in Severn Stoke Village Hall where he was presented with a Royal Worcester equestrian model. The Rector, the Rev W H S Davies said local people had got "a great kick" out of seeing "a local boy" win the blue riband of racing. Johnny Bullock said it was one of his proudest moments.

Cars chosen to satisfy and with three months guarantee from Watsons Limited of 32 Broad Street, Worcester - 1937 Austin 7 de luxe £275, 1937 Morris 8 £335, 1940 Standard 10 £455, and a 1948 Ford 10 Prefect £735.

The Worcestershire NFU is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture to sanction an increased supply of tin-plate for canning so that a glut of egg plums in the Vale of Evesham does not go to waste.