KIDDERMINSTER Cricket Club are waiting anxiously on the fitness of Worcestershire's wicket-keeper Steve Rhodes. Mark Mansell's men entertain mid-table Walsall on Saturday (1pm) with a win required to move away from the Birmingham and District Premier
COOKLEY fell 46 runs short of a big Romsley and Hunnington target in Saturday's Worcestershire League Division Two top-of-the-table clash. The villagers are now fourth in the table, while Romsley are second behind runaway leaders Astwood Bank. Gary Mills
A FLEEING suspect put villagers in a spin as he ran through a garden hotly pursued by police and tracker dogs. Bewildered Kempsey folk watched in amazement as he tried to shake police off his tail by bursting through a fence, cutting down an alleyway
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury's has submitted a fresh application to build a new store in St John's, Worcester. The company has modified the plans, refused by Worcester City Council, for a supermarket and shoppers' car park on land at Swanpool Walk. The
A SENIOR Worcester city councillor has admitted three controversial supermarket applications were discussed among Conservative colleagues before official meetings. The council's deputy leader, Stephen Inman, said the issues surrounding the applications
DR Richard Taylor launched his maiden speech in the House of Commons with a stinging attack on the decision to downgrade Kidderminster General Hospital. The Independent MP waited for a health debate to make his nine-minute speech - a significant landmark
A NEW mum on her first night out after giving birth drank so much she did not know why she woke up in a police station. Jody Smout threw a pint over a member of staff at an Evesham bar and was thrown out, Droitwich magistrates were told. The 23-year-old
TEACHERS from above the Arctic Circle have come in from the cold to find out more about vocational education in England. A group of 30 teachers from northern Norway are visiting Worcester to also improve their English. During the next fortnight they will
A TEENAGE paperboy who went missing earlier this year has vanished from his Worcester home again. Ashley Stewart was last seen at 8pm on Thursday, June 21 in Ronkswood. Concern is now mounting for the safety of the 14-year-old, who disappeared from the
A man was airlifted to hospital with burns injuries after he poured petrol on to a bonfire and was engulfed in flames. An air ambulance crew took the man to Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital for treatment to his arms, legs and face after the petrol splashed
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has bagged his first summer signing with the acquisition of Welsh under-21 midfielder Danny Williams on a free transfer from Wrexham. Williams, 20, who has agreed a two-year contract, began his career as a trainee
AS YOU get older - 66 rapidly going on 67 - you tend to long for your roots, ie Goodison Park, Liverpool. But after living for more than 25 years in Studley - and my wife suffers badly from MS, being confined to a wheelchair - I took stock of what I have
THANK you for the opportunity of entering the Hillers competition. I was delighted to be told I had won. My husband and I had a very pleasant time at the Open Day on Thursday and we had great pleasure choosing a selection of plants and transferring them
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to get the dilapidated Lido Pool up-and-running will be talking tactics tonight. The Droitwich Spa Lido Action Group kept a low profile during the run-up to the General Election as it did not want to make its crusade political. But
PLANS to build a medical centre and a veterinary surgery in Droitwich have been deemed premature by a Spa official. On Monday night, members of Droitwich Spa Town Council's planning committee were asked to consider two outline planning applications submitted
COUNCIL tenants in Redditch are set to see their rent fall dramatically over the next few years following the launch of a new system. Up to 7,000 homes across the town will be affected by the 10-year programme, which has been introduced by the Government
POSSIBLE solutions to an on-going flooding problem in St George's will be discussed during a high-profile meeting with residents. It is one of the first initiatives launched by Redditch Council's St George's Environmental Project (STEP). Residents of
THE monitoring of litter hotspots was on the agenda as councillors decided whether a monthly survey of Redditch continues in its present form. In June 2000 it was agreed to reduce monthly monitoring surveys to allow waste management officers to target
ALCESTER RFC's outgoing chairman Mike Edwards spoke of a roller-coaster season littered with injuries when he addressed the club AGM. He congratulated the Ladies on their efforts and the Juniors for building up to more than 75 players. The new committee
FORMER Liverpool youngster Danny Williams is Kidderminster Harriers' first summer signing. The Welsh U-21 powerhouse was due to sign a two-year contract at Aggborough today after his release from Wrexham. Like Harriers striker Ian Foster, the tough-tackling
JUDO: Sarah Wilson made a triumphant return to contest judo with a gold medal at the Kent International Open Championships at London's Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. With 1,000 judo players taking part in the two day competition, it promised to
ATHLETICS: A scorching day saw some of the close to 250 entries withdraw from the Wyre Forest half-marathon on Sunday. Instead, 213 runners started the 13.1 mile event, promoted by Amazing Feet Running Club, from Wyre Forest visitor centre, Callow Hill
TENNIS: New pairing Stuart Attwood and Kelly von Stauffenberg won an all-home club final in the open mixed doubles tournament at Bewdley. They brushed aside strong pairs from Halesowen, Stourport and Wall Heath to reach the finals where they beat Mike
TENNIS: The appointment of Cliff Brewer at Stourport Tennis Club is a sign of the club's determination to produce a steady flow of juniors to reach club standard. A coach for 27 years, Brewer will also run courses for club members to increase the overall
CHESS: Michael Kitchen, captain of Kidderminster's Wolverhampton and District League team, led his side to a 3.5-1.5 home victory over Stafford. The result was a fine ending to the club's centenary season. Kidderminster have been offered promotion to
A HELPFUL firm in Bromsgrove has been training steamroller driving techniques to a group of enthusiasts. KEY Health & Safety came to the rescue of Peter Jordan who bought a ten-ton steamroller but did not know how to drive it. Mr Jordan, of Birmingham
GOLF: Claire Painter won the June Medal Silver Division at Kidderminster Golf Club on the back nine from Julie Rawdon with both ladies on 69. Sandra Hinton was the Kemp Hospice qualifier. Bronze Division One: Sue Allen, runner-up Linda Clarke; Division
GOLF: Cleobury Mortimer's Jenny Dorrell won the Silver Division best back nine in the Ladies Open at Sapey Golf Club recently.
ANYONE interested in buying a new car or simply viewing the very latest models were given the opportunity at Ragley Hall at the weekend. Motorshow 2001 was staged on Saturday and Sunday by the Redditch Advertiser/Evesham Journal in conjunction with Specialist
AN application for another 14 car boot sales a year on a field near Studley has prompted anger from nearby residents. Booters already gather on 14 Sundays a year on a field off the Slough but organisers have requested to double the number of sales on
REDDITCH Skatepark will be hosting its first major international BMX competition this weekend despite an arson attack at the venue last week. Around £600 damage was caused to the Arrow Valley Park site after vandals set fire to one of the main ramps.
A cargo of 3,500lbs of live trout copped it when a lorry caught fire on the M42 near Redditch.
A 61 run fifth wicket partnership between Richard Bennett and Martin Oliver secured Colwall's passage through to the national rounds of the Wadworth 6X Village Knockout on Sunday after a well fought win. CHADDESLEY CORBETT v COLWALL Meeting Chaddesley
DROITWICH Spa Firsts came off second best at Walmley in the V-sports League Premier Division on Sunday. They lost by four wickets with three balls remaining. Nigel Haddock top scored with 51 as Droitwich made 197-8 off 45 overs. Spa battled hard in the
TOP of the table Highley beat a disappointing Avoncroft Seconds on Sat-urday. Things started well as Paul Athey took a wicket with the first ball of the match for the second successive game. This brought Chris Brown to the crease and he took advantage
AVONCROFT U14s put in two promising performances over the weekend but fell just short of victory on both occasions. On Friday, they lost to Alvechurch by five wickets in the last over of a pulsating clash. Avoncroft's innings of 99 all out was slightly
STAFF from Stourport firm Thomas Vale Construction proved they were not just of use on the building site. The firm followed up a Contractor of the Year accolade at the Building Awards Ceremony in London with success in the Jan Molby five-a-side football
WORCESTER Rugby Club have sensationally pulled out of a deal to bring Niki Little to Sixways, leaving the way open for Dax to move in. The French club jumped ahead of the queue last night in the race to capture the Fijian fly-half and a deal is expected
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has bagged his first summer signing with the acquisition of Welsh under-21 midfielder Danny Williams on a free transfer from Wrexham. Williams, 20, who has agreed a two-year contract, began his career as a trainee
WORCESTERSHIRE hit back well after an early shock in their Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy third round tie against Hertfordshire at Hertford today. Off only the fifth ball of the match, Phil Weston was caught by Stephen Lowe off the bowling of Paul O'Reilly
Herefordshire made two early breakthroughs in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy third round clash with Middlesex at Luctonians today. Paceman Paul Thomas had Andrew Strauss caught by Chris Boroughs for four, while Ben Hutton was snaffled by Nathan
WORCESTER City's league cup winning team received a rousing welcome at a civic reception in their honour last night. The Dr Martens Cup winners arrived at the Guildhall by open-top bus to be greeted by around 100 supporters and Worcester Mayor, Coun David
TIGER Feet looks set to show his rivals a clean set of hooves at Newcastle tomorrow. The son of Petong, closely-related to a bundle of speedy youngsters, led for most of the way on his debut at Pontefract earlier this month before lack of previous racecourse
STRUGGLING Wythall Cricket Club hauled themselves off the bottom of Warwickshire Four Central with a welcome win over Five Ways Old Edwardians. And spokesman Matt Elwell said confidence was now on a high. "We put out our strongest team of the season on
Inkberrow will hope to bounce back from two defeats when they meet Flyford Flavell in Sunday's friendly. The game could see Kevin Grainger make his debut but injured skipper Phil Scrafton misses out.
THERE'S foul play brewing at the Palace Theatre this week - all in the name of entertainment, of course. The Business of Murder, penned by the creator of TV's A Touch of Frost, is hitting the stage tomorrow and Friday. Three characters, forever linked
DAVID Simones-Jones, in his letter about Paganism, states that paganism still has links with Wicca and Witchcraft, to my knowledge these are all part of the occult. In its publication 'Doorways to danger' the evangelical alliance highlights the dangers
THE Mercian Elgar Junior Football League, which covers Droitwich Spa, needs teams at under-9, under-12 and under-16 levels. League chairman George Silverman said: "The other divisions are fairly full but we have a couple of vacancies for next season which
AN AMAZING innings from Paul Jones helped Bretforton record an incredible Worcestershire Club League win over Redditch on Sunday. The Cotswold Hills League Premier Division side welcome back Jones, Jon Gregory and Daryl Mitchell back into their ranks
WORCESTER City's league cup winning team received a rousing welcome at a civic reception in their honour last night. The Dr Martens Cup winners arrived at the Guildhall by open-top bus to be greeted by around 100 supporters and Worcester Mayor, Coun David
CONCERN has been raised that Studley's new beat bobby will not be full time. Police have had difficulties filling the vacancy for a second beat officer for the village, so a compromise part time post will be created instead. But parish councillors said
OAKENSHAW ace Enzo Mucci is trying to avoid another season of disappointment despite having his latest hopes of a ride dashed. Mucci had hoped to race in the British Touring Cars Championship only to be cut from the JS Motorsports team because of financial
REDDITCH Arrows are bidding to cause one of the biggest shocks in British-based American Football on Sunday when they tackle East Kilbride Pirates. Team manager Chris Halford saw his side stay on course for a hoped-for 4-4 record with a comprehensive
ALCESTER youngster David Brenda took on fencers from around the world when his school, Stratford's King Edward VI took part in the Cole Cup international team sabre event. The school began with a 45-27 defeat of Northern Ireland B before slumping to a
Redditch Road & Path Cycling Club's evening series moved to the 25-mile discipline on June 19. Paul Graham recorded 1-06-53 with John Mullen at 1-07-08 and Dave Brearley following in 1-07-43. Brian Hill and Len Stockall finished in 1-08-22 and 1-12
JUST a handful of people from Redditch turned up to a meeting which outlined the dramatic multi-million pound redevelopment project due to take place at NEW College. Last Wednesday, town businesses and residents were asked to the meeting to learn about
Police are warning people to be on their guard following a spate of mobile phone thefts across the town. During the last few days a number of mobiles have been snatched at different locations, including pubs.
A REDDITCH man has scooped the prestigious NEW College Student of the Year Award after excelling in his field of hairdressing in NVQ level three. Wayne Bartlett, 23, of Winyates, won the award last Tuesday after a gala presentation evening held at the
A CELEBRATORY lunch was held at a Redditch school yesterday to mark its first two years as a Specialist Sports College. Arrow Vale Community High School held the lunch to thank industry sponsors who between them have contributed nearly £100,000 to facilities
CHILDREN in Redditch have been unveiling 3-D structures as part of an Architecture Week. Pupils at Moatfield and St Peter's CE Middle Schools, due to merge in September, have been busy working with architects and artists to design their own structures
A SCHOOL in Wythall has invested in a new entrance to appeal to its visitors. Innisfree House School, in Station Road, has splashed out £200 on the new entrance, which depicts the school's initials in block paving and flowers in the school's yellow and
YOUNGSTERS from a Church Hill playgroup were in for a surprise when two storybook heroes turned up to meet them. The members of Toytown Playgroup, based at Moons Moat Meeting Rooms at Moons Moat First School, were recently treated to a visit from Noddy
A BODY recovered from the sea at a North Wales beauty spot has been identified as that of a Bromsgrove pensioner. Earlier this week North Wales police named her as 61-year-old Margaret Pittaway, of Edwin Court, Bromsgrove, after she was identified from
I READ with great interest Mike Pryce's article (Evening News, June 14) featuring swing bands. If this has stirred anyone else's memories it will also be of interest to them that the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich, is presenting a night of Big Band Swing
JEFFREY Holmes is probably young and healthy (You Say, June 15), but when he is old and frail and aware of death, he might not despise religion so much. None of us is long on this earth - and then what? If death is the end of everything, I'm beggared
IT would be better if Coun Gary Kibblewhite spent time in ensuring those whose function it is to prosecute and clear the city of flyposters, graffiti and signs which offer to make you a rich person instead of worrying about election posters. As usual,
When most of the nations constituencies have returned MPs representing parties with firm policy commitments to animal welfare, including an impressive 19 per cent vote share by the Liberal Democrats who returned MPs to Hereford and Ludlow, can we remain
BOARD game players are being urged to jump at the chance of joining a new organisation. Bromsgrove Draughts Club will be launched on July 6 by England international Tony Boyle. The Sidemoor resident ran the Bromsgrove Seriously Board Club for three years
THREE Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletics Club runners travelled to Hereford Leisure Centre for a ten-mile road race on Sunday. Pete Hawcroft set off the strongest at what felt a comfortable pace but by three miles the heat was taking its toll. Two miles
HERE'S the next installment of award-winners from this year's ceremony at the Spadesbourne Suite in April. Your No.1 paper will feature all the winners from this prestigious event. This week we profile the winners of the administration award, coaching
Police are warning people to be on their guard following a spate of mobile phone thefts across the town. During the last few days a number of mobiles have been snatched at different locations, including pubs.
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 400 homes in Alcester may not go ahead. The town council yesterday received a letter from the Government Inspector in charge of a public inquiry held in October recommending an appeal by developers be turned down. The inquiry was
PERMISSION has been granted for a golf driving range at Bidford Grange Hotel, despite objections from Temple Grafton Parish Council and several residents. The main concern was floodlighting on the range would have an impact on the night-time environment
I NOTICE that once again Pat Bannister is refusing to face up to the reality of the situation in the town of Bromsgrove with regard to the Rovers. The Supporters' Society has organised this present ballot to prove that public opinion is against the Bannisters
BOSS Jan Molby was linked with another manager's job, this time at FC Copenhagen. The Danish champions had lost boss Roy Hodgson to Italian club Udinese and Molby was one of the names suggested as a replacement. But although the Dane admitted he would
June 25, 1976 A LOCAL allotment association is angered over Redditch Council's refusal for its plan for a communal shed. Webheath Allotments Association says it has become frustrated by "bureaucracy gone mad". But the council said the plans put forward
THE annual outing, this year to Erddig House, near Wrexham, on June 16 was, as usual, meticulously planned by Mayrose Warner. Erddig House was built in the 1680s for Joshua Edisbury, High Sheriff of Denbighshire. The cost of building and other factors
Bromsgrove and Redditch Club. "Supper by Candlelight" was the unintentional start to our meeting when a power failure occurred at Perry Hall Hotel on June 14. Our speaker, Kate Thomas, the marketing and development manager for Worcestershire Wildlife
PAT Bannister's troubled three-year reign in charge of Bromsgrove Rovers could be over, the Advertiser/Messenger can reveal. But all attempts to verify reports that Bannister, the club's chief executive and majority shareholder, has been sacked by a firm
LED Zeppelin fans are in for the treat when almost the real thing comes to a canalside venue in Tardebigge this Friday. Fred Zeppelin, who have even wowed members of the original band who caught one of their shows, will be performing in a marquee at the
BROMSGROVE First XI face a vital encounter with fellow strugglers Stourbridge on Saturday. They are looking to bounce back after dropping to second from bottom in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division. Inspirational strike bowler Nick Husbands
CHASING 256 to win, Droitwich Spa CC's First XI completed an enthralling victory on Saturday with two balls remaining. Mike Rogers took ten off the final over to clinch the 20 points - much to the delight of the packed Droitwich pavilion. High-flyers
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Steve Daniels is continuing to work hard as the new season approaches. He has persuaded teenager Kevin Banner to re-sign for the Midland Alliance club and is still negotiating with experienced defender Richard Crisp and Redditch
THERE was a strong entry in the Dukeries Rally after the foot and mouth epidemic caused the cancellation of the four previous rounds of the raceandrally.com 1400 Championship. The rally, famous for its narrow and challenging forest tracks through Sherwood
HANNAH Guise, of Lloyds Yard, Worcester Street, Bromsgrove, appeared before town magistrates charged with using foul language in her own home to the annoyance of her neighbours. 100 years ago June 29, 1901 HANNAH Guise, of Lloyds Yard, Worcester Street
THE ambulance service is calling for its first prosecution in Redditch after a female paramedic was attacked on Saturday night. The woman was off work for three days after her arm was hurt in the assault by a man she was treating in the back of an ambulance
YOU'VE seen TV's Popstars - now standby for Redditch's own version as the Palace Theatre gears up for heat three of its Reach for the Stars talent contest. The competition on Saturday will see youngsters performing their acts in the hope of gaining a
BUSINESSES hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis have until the end of this month to apply for relief from business rates, the Country Land and Business Association has said. "We know that money allocated by the Government to local authorities to fund rate
STUDENTS and organisations from Worcestershire are today showing off their talents at a national exhibition for the business world. They are taking part in The Year in Industry Company Exhibition 2001 at Birmingham University where the key speaker is
THEFT has the dabs of the television sitcom writer all over it, with Eric Chappell's comic offering having much in common with the TV works that made his name. Probably best known for Rising Damp, Chappell also wrote Duty Free, one of the stars of which
THE curtains opened on Avoncroft Drama Group's rendition of John Chapman and Michael Pertwee's comedy Look, No Hans, and we were captivated. The first night's bring your own wine theme brought a large attendance and set the scene for this brilliantly
A LACKLUSTRE display by Kidderminster saw them slump to their third Birmingham and District Premier League defeat of the season by seven wickets. The loss at new boys Knowle and Dorridge dropped the town to third from bottom in the table. With wicket-keeper
CHADDESLEY Corbett suffered defeat in the National Village Championships area final for the third successive year at the hands of Colwall. The Herefordshire visitors won by five wickets in the penultimate over on Sunday. Chaddesley gave a spirited display
JASON Taylor clean-bowled Netherton's opener with only his second ball for Bewdley but it was downhill from then on for the visitors. Bewdley remain bottom of Worcestershire League Division One after losing by 89 runs. After Taylor's early blow, Netherton's
WORCESTERSHIRE League Division Three has new leaders after Stourport outclassed Alvechurch at Walshes Meadow. The town side won by a massive 141 runs despite being without several key batsmen. And the victory moved them to the top of the league, 11 points
VICTORIA gained a winning draw at bottom-of-the-table Amblecote and Wollaston in Worcestershire League Division Three. Batting first, the Kidderminster side posted 222-6 as 16-year-old Wesley Graham top scored with 56 runs. A good innings by Glyn Thomas
STONE surrendered the only unbeaten record in Worcestershire League Division Five in the final over of Saturday's game with MBS Newland. The Malvern visitors reached their stiff target of 251 thanks to an undefeated 159 from Phil Birch. Fittingly, Birch
LEE Stewart led second-placed Chainwire to a six-wicket victory over bottom side Stourbridge Social in Worcestershire League Division Six. Stewart top scored with 82 runs as second-placed Chainwire took 20 points. Brintons, just one place behind, recorded
TANWIR Ali Shah hit 125 not out to steer Victoria to a 174-run victory over Spennells B in a Stainweld Cricket Sunday League Division A fixture. Wolverley Social beat Worths by 44 runs to remain top of the Premier Division. Sunday results Premier Division
WORCESTER was the hottest spot in Britain yesterday, with the thermometer hitting 91F (33C). And four-year-old Tal Baker-Phillips found the best way to keep cool on the hottest day of the year so far was under the water sprayers at Worcester Racecourse
WORCESTER families are being invited to play a part in a massive multi-cultural festival which kicked off in the city today. Funpac 2001 is billed as an event where "the world comes to Worcester" and features a host of arts, crafts and cultural events
TORIES in Bromsgrove are accused of acting "irresponsibly" by erecting posters on farmland during the general election earlier this month. County and district councillor Peter McDonald, who unsuccessfully contested the Bromsgrove constituency for Labour
A "THROWAWAY" attitude to animals has been blamed for the increase in cruelty across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. More than 3,400 cruelty complaints were investigated by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) last year
THE family of a Worcester tot who was injured in an accident with a taxi claims there has been a "big improvement" in the youngster's condition. Relatives of two-year-old Hamad Shahid say the toddler, who is at the Diana, Princess of Wales Children's
A FORMER girlfriend of a man accused of being involved in the failed armed robbery at Wolverley Post Office claimed he made a telephone threat from prison. Elaine Price told a jury at Worcester Crown Court that Neal Frost had telephoned her at home last
A WESTLANDS family is mourning the loss of a grandfather killed in a road crash while cycling home from work. David Deeming's red Raleigh trail bike was in collision with a green Volvo lorry last Sunday night. The industrial cleaner was riding through
GRANTS of up to £2,000 are up for grabs for organisations that involve young people and the arts. Youth Arts funding, awarded by West Midlands Arts, is available for projects that involve youngsters working with professionals. "Youth Arts money aims to
A MUM who beat leukaemia has reached her goal of raising £1,000 for cancer research thanks to a kind-hearted carer. Jane Duffett, a retailer manager for music company Handalman UK, feared she would never reach her dream target when sponsors failed to
THE Malvern house where US president Franklin D Roosevelt once stayed as a child could soon become a children's home. Aldwyn Tower, in St Ann's Road, was a grand hotel when the child who was to become the 31st president of the United States, stayed there
FIREFIGHTERS battled for three hours and used nearly 22,000 litres of water to douse a blaze which started after 30 tonnes of rubbish were set alight. The fire at Wolverley Plant & Skip Hire, the site of a major arson attack in February 1999, involved
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm. Foxlydiate Chemist, Batchley Road, Batchley, is open on Sunday from 10-11am and weekdays from 6-7pm. Knights Chemist, Evesham
A PARTY will be in full swing at Walshes Meadow on Saturday when Swifts celebrate the Midland Alliance championship from 7pm. Former managers and players are welcome. Meanwhile, Swifts will entertain Worcestershire rivals Redditch United in the Dr Martens
AS Alan Harrison well knows, David Woodrow's arguments in favour of a western Studley bypass will do nothing to "end the furore about alternative routes" (Letters, June 20). Mr Woodrow's main argument appears to be that the western bypass was included
A RECENT letter by David Woodrow - and eagerly seized upon by Alan Harrison - overlooks one very important factor. Redditch town and its routes were designated and planned in the early 1960s. Oakenshaw South and the many other blighted residential estates
FORCED by Government to modernise decision making, Bromsgrove District Council has started a pilot scheme with an executive cabinet made up of five district councillors of the majority party. At a recent explanatory meeting at Park Hall in Wythall, chaired
Your letter from Davey James regarding the Lodge Park borough election in 1998 (Letters, May 30,) risks reinforcing the mythology which Scott Preston's leaflet had prompted me to write about. The facts are that Labour polled 487 votes; Mr James, standing
A REDDITCH Labour councillor was accused of "stepping over the mark" following a critical outburst about the Conservative Party. David Cartwright's angry comments came in a council meeting discussion about setting up a standards committee. Replying to
Redditch dignitaries will be out in force at the beginning of July for a town hall ceremony. The annual Mayor's Civic Service, with Mayor Dot Dudley, will be held at St Stephen's Church on Sunday, July 8 from 3pm.
CYCLING prospect James Shaw is mapping out his future with the Olympics and the Tour De France planned en-route. The 19-year-old from Kidderminster has already won the U-23 National Road Championships. Shaw is also in a strong position to win the series
MOTOR SPORT: There was double joy for two Kidderminster drivers involved in national competitions. The town's Lee Bennett stormed into the lead of the UK Monoposto 1600 Championship on Saturday. And a charging drive from team-mate Francis Phillips saw
BOWLING: Gilt Edge have secured a place in the first round of the Travelsphere Top Club Championships with a 3-1 home victory over Malvern Victoria. The Kidderminster side won all matches except the pairs competition in the preliminary round. Lynn Sandoz
UP-AND-COMING tennis star Lewis Barnes will get a taste of Centre Court action at Wimbledon on Saturday. The Torton 11-year-old will join seven fellow members of the National Futures Squad in a one-hour demonstration of the sport. It is being organised
STOURPORT Athletic Club's females finished first on Sunday in the second Midland Women's Track and Field League Division F event. They are lying joint first overall with one match to go. U-15 girls (A and B strings) Winners: Heidi Jarosinski (long jump
SWIMMING: Wyre Forest's Rachel Harrison took four gold medals, two silver and a bronze in the Ickle People Open at Wolverhampton. The 11-year-old's achievements earned her second place in the top girl competition. Hannah Wear, 13, took two gold and three
SAILING: Trimpley Sailing Club hosted two important national racing events recently. Five boats competed for the prestigious GP14 Ladies' National Championship, including Hannah and Sophie Tissiman from the home club. The three others were from South
KIDDERMINSTER Golf Club's Patrick Smith is celebrating his first professional tournament victory. Smith, of Cookley, posted a 68 at Wyre Forest - believed to be a professional record at the course - to win the Worcestershire Assistants Medal by three
GOLF: Val Bow was again the winner of the Silver Division medal at Wyre Forest Golf Club Ladies Section. Millie Whitmore played a fine round to beat Margaret Ellor in the Bronze Division. Cynthia Guest and Ros Hayward took the threes competition and Wendy
GOLF: Val Blount and Arthur Widdett were successful in Ombersley Golf Club's senior mixed competition. Judy Baer and George Steadman were second in the contest at the Crossway Green club. Ombersley's men defeated Worcester club Tolladine 4-3 in a match
A SPECIAL assembly is to be held in memory of a six-year-old Redditch girl who died from meningococcal meningitis during a holiday in Devon. A funeral service for Danielle Senior, of Chedworth Close, Church Hill, was due to take place at 12.30pm today
TEENAGE pregnancy rates in Redditch have reduced the most across the whole of the county according to newly released figures. The news, announced last week, shows Redditch pregnancy rates in the under 18s have fallen from 53.7 per thousand teens to 40.9
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster Running Club's Neil Kerr completed the RAF Stafford 10km in 43 minutes 12 seconds. His son, Matthew, was the first Kidderminster runner home and was 14th overall in the 3km fun run in 14-22. Dan Millichip completed the fun run
UP to 100 jobs could be created following the completion of an indoor food hall in the Kingfisher Centre, it has been revealed. The news was announced on Friday as plans for the food hall, which will cost £1.5 million to develop, were unveiled. The 23,000sq
GOLF: Doreen Fellows and Joyce Kerrigan won the Ladies Invitation at Little Lakes Golf Club, beating Chris Morley and Marilyn Wood on countback. Result: Fellows and Kerrigan 43 points, Morley and Wood 43, Pat Taylor and Margaret Thompson 40.
FRESHLY baked muffins and exotic flavoured ice-cream will be on offer at a new caf chain which will be opening in the Kingfisher Centre this October. BB's Coffee and Muffins will have seating for up to 80 people and will be sited along the newly refurbished
REDDITCH ambulance crews were called to more than one road traffic accident an hour last Wednesday. The unusual spate was described by paramedic Frank Knight, of Redditch ambulance station, as strange and unexplained. And the string of road accidents,
A REDDITCH councillor says the council needs to take urgent action to interest residents in local government decision making. James Uphill made the comments after only 4.7 per cent of the electorate replied to a questionnaire on how to modernise democracy
BUILDERS will be starting work to create a nightclub on the site of the former gala Bingo Hall in the town centre within the next five weeks, it has been announced. Up to 35 full and part time jobs will be created when the state-of-the-art nightclub,
PEOPLE will be able to see for themselves plans for all the school sites affected by the Redditch Review. The county council will be displaying the blueprints at Redditch Town Hall on Friday from 2-8pm. Schools which are expanding will be shown, as well
A REDDITCH charity shop which has been in the town for more than 10 years could be forced to close due to a lack of volunteers. Oxfam in Market Place shut its doors to the public for the first time last Wednesday as the volunteer shortage hit crisis point
A Chicago Rock Caf is set to open on the site of the former ABC Cinema on Unicorn Hill early next year if plans are give the green light. Luminar Leisure Limited, which own the Chicago Rock chain, announced an application for change of use had been applied
On Saturday, July 14, 40 members of Feckenham Forest History Society will be taking an in-depth look at one of the world's best composers. Members will be visiting the Elgar Museum, where they will hear a talk from the Elgar Society about the man's life
Welly-wanging, a balloon launch and cake stalls were just some of the delights on offer at the Astwood Bank Scouts and Guides joint fete held at the village's first school last week. More than £1,000 was raised during the event, which will go towards
A TEAM of four women from a Redditch car dealership took part in a driving competition at the weekend as part of charity campaign. Staff at Brooklyn Ford are aiming to raise £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Relief by September. And a number of events have
TWO years of research and planning has resulted in the creation of a strategy aimed at addressing the needs of young people across the town. The move comes from a subgroup of the Redditch Partnership, which released its draft document, due to be adopted
STAFF at charity Homestart are celebrating after founder Margaret Harrison was awarded a CBE. The life president, received the honour for her work with children and families, started in Leicester 28 years ago. Redditch's Homestart, which helps families
BARNARDS Green 1st XI lost by four wickets on Saturday when they visited Feckenham in a Worcestershire League Division Two game. BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI v FECKENHAM 1ST XI The Green lost the toss and were put into bat. They made a solid start with the in-form
AUSTRALIAN Tony Bristow blew away Bromsgrove Cricket Club's First XI on Saturday with a scintillating 156 not out. Leamington eased to victory in this Birmingham and District League Premier Division game after Town scored 236. Opener Jamie Campbell put
A RARE win of the toss enabled Bromsgrove CC's Seconds to field and put the onus on Lichfield to set a challenging target. The Boars opened the attack with the reliable Paul Husbands and up and coming seamer Mike Thurbon, making his Second team bowling
SEAMER Karl Goddard was the main man for Droitwich Spa Seconds as they rolled Pedmore over for 85 on Saturday. Left-armer Goddard took a wicket in the first over of the match and never looked back as he claimed 7-32 - half of those runs coming off edges
TWO Barnt Green teenagers shared a third wicket stand of 120 to sink Bromsgrove CC Seconds at Cherry Hill Road in the Worcester-shire Sunday Club Cricket League. Young Matt Mullan (74) and Gary Wood (51) starred in a highly impressive partnership helping
AVONCROFT CC's First XI remain without a win after their losing draw away to a combative Highley side in the Worcestershire County League Division Four on Saturday. On a glorious afternoon, Croft chose to field first, confident of overhauling a target
CUTNALL Green had to settle for a winning draw in their Worcestershire County League Division Five game against Vine on Saturday. Green were put in to bat and got off to a slow start. The middle order batsman consolidated the innings with Charles Dauncey
BELBROUGHTON Seconds were victorious in their Sunday game against Cutnall Green by 76 runs. They won the toss, batted first and progressed steadily, reaching 180-9. Nigel Austin scored 43 and an onslaught from number 11 John Raybould (21 not out) boosted
FERNDALE girls U-14s won the Women's Football Festival Six-a-Side in Pershore. After winning two games and drawing two, Ferndale A met Ferndale B in the final. This was a tough, evenly-matched game but eventually Sam Rogers broke down the B team's defence
RYAN'S Wanderers moved further ahead at the top of Kidderminster Six-a-Side League when they beat FC Magic 2-0. Results: Baggeridge 1, Sureal Madrid 1; Mistermen 3, Peacock 3; Sporting Madrid 1, Deviate 5; FC Magic 0, Ryans Wdrs 2; Briars 3, Serial Chillers
BEWDLEY'S Snuffmill Pool has reopened for coarse fishing after an enforced closure through the foot and mouth crisis. Tickets are available at the pool or the agent car park and clubs are welcome. WOODLAND VIEW Wednesday, UK Championships, all pools,
WORCESTER City have unveiled their new strip -- minus the stripes. The club's traditional blue and white striped kit has been replaced for next season with an all-blue shirt and white trimmings. Manufacturers Patrick came up with the design, while the
A SIXTH-wicket partnership of 61 between Richard Bennett and Martin Oliver took Colwall through to the national rounds of the Wadworth 6X Village Knockout Cup with a five-wicket win at Chaddesley Corbett. Chaddesley, meeting Colwall for the third successive
REDDITCH captain Guy Muspratt has a selection headache for the visit of Fordhouses on Saturday as his cup kings translated their knockout success into league form. The Birmingham Two West minnows shocked First Division Stourbridge in the League Knockout
STUDLEY captain Mark Lewis was setting his sights on a mid-table spot ahead of Saturday's daunting trip to league leaders Kings Heath. The Washford Fields side sit second from bottom of the Birmingham Two East after a winning draw against Moseley Ashfield
COOKHILL captain Mick Hill could turn to his Sunday side as he faces losing seven players for the visit of Fladbury on Saturday (2pm). The struggling Nevill Arms side enjoyed a morale-boosting win over Teme Valley at the weekend but could see their efforts
ALVECHURCH captain Nick Jones has given up hopes of promotion and warned his struggling side to prepare for a relegation scrap after a heavy weekend loss to Stourport. The Birmingham Road side were skittled out for less than 100 after another fragile
ALCESTER made a belated start to their home programme with a resounding win over Tanworth in Arden. The Ragley Park-based side have been unable to use the stately home grounds because of foot and mouth. But after casting aside their troubles, Mark Fawthrop's
SHARP fielding from Feckenham kept the Mill Lane side within reach of near neighbours and league leaders Astwood Bank at the weekend. The Millers had five run-outs in a win over lowly Barnards Green, equalling the Worcester Division Two club's league
WORCESTER Rugby Club have sensationally pulled out of a deal to bring Niki Little to Sixways, leaving the way open for Dax to move in. The French club jumped ahead of the queue last night in the race to capture the Fijian fly-half and a deal is expected
ASTWOOD Bank kept their title tilt on course with a winning draw with Malvern Ramblers on Saturday. But Sambourne Lane captain Alex Robinson wants to return to winning ways in the top-of-the-table clash against visiting Romsley on Saturday (2pm start)
GREAT Alne's grim season continued as another weak batting display condemned the Cotswold Two side to defeat against Wellesbourne Seconds. And with relegation dogfights in their next two fixtures, the villagers could be left with a mountain to climb at
EXHALL & Wixford made history on Sunday when they won through to the national stages of the 6X Village Knockout. After bowing out at the regional final stage for the last three seasons, Scott Carmichael's men went one better with a win at Offchurch
HEWELL captain Mark Allcock is determined to get his side's title challenge back on the rails after the Donkey Hole Lane outfit suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday. Brintons claimed the honour of breaking Hewell's unbeaten record, reaching
(2pm start unless otherwise stated) BIRMINGHAM SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION 2 WEST REDDITCH v Fordhouses (1pm) WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO ASTWOOD BANK v Romsley & Hunnington Belbroughton v FECKENHAM DIVISION THREE ALVECHURCH & HOPWOOD
A HEALTH watchdog has called for urgent action to be taken by Alexandra Hospital chiefs after a string of complaints from patients visiting the outpatient department. Members of Redditch and Bromsgrove Community Health Council have visited the hospital
WOMEN from ethnic minority groups are to be targeted to improve their knowledge of contraception and maternity services as part of a project by Redditch Primary Care Group. Members involved in the sexual health improvement programme (HIMP) have identified
FORMER Barnt Green Spartak chairman Avtar Singh has regained control of the club after resigning in January along with his son, GJ, who was manager. GJ has been re-appointed as team boss and Avtar has agreed a deal to become tenants at Shirley Town FC
WOODLANDS View owner Mike Mason and his son, Adrian, have taken over control of Alvechurch Fisheries from this Sunday and will be sponsored by Tek Neek and Trabucco Tackle. Mike has spent the last two months rebuilding the arrow pool and restocking it
WORCESTER City have unveiled their new strip -- minus the stripes. The club's traditional blue and white striped kit has been replaced for next season with an all-blue shirt and white trimmings. Manufacturers Patrick came up with the design, while the
FOR one night only a Welsh ballet company will be presenting its new production of the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet at a Droitwich Spa theatre next Tuesday. The Cwmni Ballet Gwent will perform Shakespeare's romantic tragedy and ticket-holders can
SUN-LOVERS in Bromsgrove will be entertained when a popular annual street theatre comes to town this summer. Fun, games and prizes galore will make the street theatre bigger and better than usual thanks to a new partnership between Bromsgrove District
FIRST year success has become a reality for a business services company in Droitwich Spa. Reality provides Internet services, customer care and logistics support for a variety of firms. It has eight operations across the West Midlands and employs 400
A FAMILY business in Catshill has been taken over by a national company. Bromsgrove Hire Services, in Golden Cross Lane, is now the Hire Center. Five employees have transferred to the firm which boasts 80 branches across the country. The Hire Center provides
A DROITWICH Spa marketing and design agency has been selected to launch a unique car workstation. The Image Works, in Friar Street, will promote the device for people who work from their car. The car workstation, produced by Car-desk Ltd, of Kidderminster
Thursday June 28 l Music: Como No, Ronnie Scott's, Broad Street, Birmingham. l Theatre: Fool For Love, Festival Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern, 8pm. Until Saturday. l Show: Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Cottesmore. And tomorrow. l Theatre: Present
CALLOW Hill's Jason Wilshaw put himself in prime position for the Classics Club Post Classics Championship with his first series win at the weekend. With the superbiker's arch rival Mark Pinkney ruled out by injury, Wilshaw won round six at Croft to go
A Redditch netball team have some unfinished business when they attend a national finals at the weekend. The under 16s girls from St Augustine's High School head to Redbridge Sports Centre, Essex, on Saturday, in the Daily Telegraph National Schools Netball
WELL, the new river season has certainly brought the good weather with it and local streams have fished rather better this week. I hear that the Arrow around Studley has been fishing particularly well, with lots of chub moving. The Avon also is showing
ST Mary's RC School in Studley swept the board in a national competition thanks to the efforts of two 10 year olds. Matthew Wilson was the overall winner of the BTA Studycards competition while Carys Rea won her category. Matthew's national award-winning
Work by pupils at St Augustine's will be on show in the cloisters at Worcester Cathedral as part of the "Voices and Visions" celebration of the arts. The public will be able to view the exhibition until Friday, July 13. Pieces submitted include paintings
Studley Junior School will hold a fete on Saturday, July 7. The event, which Studley Parish Church has helped organise, will start at 1pm at the New Road school.
PUPILS at a Redditch School have been learning about an era of history which has important lessons for the future. This week, Bridley Moor High School held a display on the Holocaust in Nazi Germany. Headteacher Val Duffycross said: "It's a large travelling
THE axe is poised to cut more than 50 jobs at one of Bromsgrove's largest employers. But staff employed at United Engineering Forgings at Aston Fields, the former Garringtons plant, which employs 535, will have to wait at least a couple of weeks before
SPECULATION was running high this week that Bromsgrove Rovers' chief executive, Pat Bannister, has been sensationally sacked from the club by administrators called in to sort out its cash problems. The man said to have been appointed by the administrator
I AM beginning to fall under the spell of George Cowley. I loved his vignette of wondering about destiny then getting up with a mug of tea and listening to the radio on his balcony. GILL HAYWARD, Worcester
I am encouraged by Gordon Brown's Mansion House speech, as it strongly suggests that it is unlikely Labour will attempt to abolish the pound during this term of government because, as he put it, they will be unable to meet their five economic conditions
THERE seems to be a disproportionate number of anti-European letters published in You Say recently. I do not know whether this is due to editorial policy, pro-Europeans lack of writing skills, or most people's boredom with the histrionic outbursts of
MR Peter Luff, MP, does talk amazing nonsense, even for a politician. MAFF, and other animal health enforcement agencies have admitted from the start of the foot-and-mouth outbreak that the chances of it being spread by ramblers following public footpaths
THERE was disappointment for several riders from Bromsgrove-based Olympique CC over the weekend despite some excellent performances. The British Cycling Federation's Regional Challenge speed and skills competition at Nottingham didn't see an Olympique
IT was home sweet home for the fencers at Bromsgrove School on Sunday. The fourth annual Bromsgrove School Challenge boasted a strong field with 117 youngsters taking part - a 30 per cent increase on last year. The home school's junior squad came second
WORCESTERSHIRE hit back well after an early shock in their Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy third round tie against Hertfordshire at Hertford today. Off only the fifth ball of the match, Phil Weston was caught by Stephen Lowe off the bowling of Paul O'Reilly
BROMSGROVE School's under-19 boys' basketball team have been crowned National B League champions. After winning West and East Midland stages, the team beat Bury Grammar School in the semi-final, going on to play the national finals in a two-leg match
THERE was disappointment for Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove in the preliminary round of bowling's Travelsphere Top Club Championship. Spa won the fours but were finally beaten 3-1 at home by Broadway. The results were: singles: Barbara Middlemass 17-21;
JEREMY Robinson made a storming start at Slaley Hall today as he raced to the turn in just 32 shots to take an early lead at the Great North Open. However, the Evesham golfer's birdie blitz was followed by a brace of bogeys at the opening two holes of
VETERAN motor cyclist Jim Curry will take on young pretender Simon Andrews in a specially arranged race at Mallory Park. The unique challenge has been organised by the Wickhamford teenager's Team UCL Racing set up but the event will see the pair swapping
REDDITCH police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place at Church Green on Friday. A 20-year-old man was walking through the town centre when he was struck about the head several times by another man. The assault took place at
A HIGH profile police campaign to stamp out anti-social behaviour in Studley has born fruit after six arrests in connection with drugs. The news comes after Warwickshire Police stepped up evening patrols in the village at the beginning of May. Villagers
A SPATE of thefts at a Redditch school has prompted a plea for parents to ensure their children do not carry large amounts of money at school. Several instances of money being taken from students' bags or purses have been reported at St Augustine's RC
REDDITCH Police are to continue clamping down on under-age drinkers and nuisance youths damaging schools. The Advertiser reported a fortnight ago police at Crabbs Cross were stepping up dog patrols at schools and trouble hotspots after a spate of vandalism
Police had an unusual assignment when surgeons at a Worcester hospital desperately needed equipment from Redditch's Alexandra Hospital while an operation was underway. A Redditch patrol car sped the equipment to Worcestershire Royal Infirmary.
THE chairman of the Alcester in Bloom committee has spoken of her devastation after members felt they had no option but to withdraw from the competition which has brought the town repeated successes. At a meeting last week, a committee member proposed
FIREFIGHTERS from Alcester and Studley spent two and a half hours tackling a blaze at a barn in Alcester. The fire started at a derelict chicken farm in Allimore Lane at about 8.20pm on Thursday. As the flames took hold of the building, thick black smoke
AN Alcester school has applied for a further grant from Warwickshire County Council's Seed Challenge Funding. Alcester High School wants £30,000 to create a new playground as the existing one will be built over during a planned major building project.
There is delight throughout Alcester after it was announced the town had received a huge grant towards its Roman Heritage Centre. The town has been awarded £211,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to exhibit the archaeological collections from
AN Alcester man has been given a very special invitation for the sterling work he has done and the time he has given to the town. On Wednesday, July 18, High Bailiff Bill Malin will be attending Buckingham Palace for a royal garden party. And Mr Malin
A WOMAN who lived in Alcester for 30 years was surrounded by family and friends as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Florence Rone-Clarke, of Throckmorton Road, was born in South Wales before moving to Birmingham, where she lived until 1970. She then
STUDLEY BKL manager Mark Chambers has swooped to sign Alvechurch skipper Martin Keight. The Bees boss has also snapped up Paget Rangers utility man Richard Kavanagh as the club gears up for a first season in the Midland Football Alliance. A working party
Inkberrow FC are looking for a new goalkeeper. The club runs teams in the Worcester League Premier and First Divisions and the Evesham Sunday League. New players should call Tim Lively on 07951 574798 or turn up at Inkberrow Playing Fields on July 4,
RECENT statements that modern paganism is taught in university is misleading. Sure, a small number of academics have written about this movement but they have examined it as an interesting example of a recently developed faith movement, along with others
CONTRARY to the remarks of several business owners in the Worcester Road, I think from what I have seen of the improvements that it is a good move. However, when will the council get their planning right? While the men are busy laying the new footpath
THE provision of bins for composting garden and vegetable waste is an excellent scheme but when installing on soft ground a precaution that should be taken - but rarely mentioned - is to prevent harbouring rodents who work from below. This is easily achieved
IS it surprising that young people are rioting? They see the fuel blockaders intimidating truckers while police stand watching, farmers threatening MAFF officials with guns and not being charged, fox-hunters threatening 'civil disobedience' with impunity
FORMER Liverpool youngster Danny Williams is Kidderminster Harriers' first summer signing. The Welsh U-21 powerhouse was due to sign a two-year contract at Aggborough today after his release from Wrexham. Like Harriers striker Ian Foster, the tough-tackling
THE speaker at the May meeting was Joe Hardman, from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. He spoke most interestingly about the trust and its work. Warwickshire Wildlife Trust manages close-on 50 nature reserves, some are privately owned and some are local authority
June 29, 1901 REDDITCH has every reason to be proud of its police. The force is not a large one but the material is the best quality. As the Ipsley Board Schools were being used as a polling station on Tuesday, there were an unusual number of people about
June 30, 1951 The Worcestershire County Council, in line with other local authorities, is giving special support this year to campaign against litter and they have asked me to enlist the support of your readers for this worthy cause. Paper and bottles
THE date of the June meeting fell on election day, so could not take place at the WI Hall. Members therefore met at the home of Mrs Carol Clark. A very useful and entertaining talk/demonstration was given by Annette Hughes on "Colour Analysis" and Carol
PRESIDENT Jennie Cox welcomed members on June 13 to the new venue at the Grafton Three Villages Hall. Delice Bayliss reported on the demonstration of Tai Chi. Thirty enthusiastic members attended at Upton Snodsbury Village Hall and it may be possible
ON June 6, 28 members enjoyed a cream tea held in the lounge of Kings Court Hotel. The AGM took place on June 13 where the election of officers took place and the following were elected: Doris Short, president; Noreen Ratledge, vice-president; Marion
THE Society held its AGM in May and all officers remained the same. A basket of flowers was presented to Joan Bradbury for 25 years' service as secretary. The society breaks up on July 18 and resumes in September, when new members will be welcome.
AT the June meeting, Andy Phillips gave a talk and slide show on growing Phragmipediums. He also brought along plants for sale and some very nice glassware engraved with orchids which made for a very interesting afternoon. Next month, Max Hopkinson will
AT the June meeting, the speaker Mr Griffiths gave an illustrated talk on his holiday in Canada. He had visited many interesting and beautiful places off the usual tourist trail. A varied programme is planned for the summer, including an American supper
A MOTHER who lost two daughters in a road accident, then had her house burgled, says she has been boosted by people's kindness. Eunice Spry's two daughters, Judith and Charlotte, were killed in a road accident on their way back from a family holiday near
TUNE in to a radio station based in Frankley which has hit the airwaves. You can hear the sound of Radio Hollymoor based at Manor Park Grove, in Tessall Lane, until July 14 by turning your dial to 87.7FM. Between 6pm and 7pm you can listen to an Action
PUPILS from Chadsgrove School helped the West Midlands win the National Junior Championships for disabled athletes in Blackpool at the weekend. Seventeen-year-old Emile Yardley won the under-20s 100 and 200 metres and was a member of the sprint relay
THE trial of the man accused of murdering Liam Gall in an attack in Redditch town centre opened at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday. Stephen Coward QC, prosecuting, told the court Omar Mohammed, of Lodge Road, Redditch, was seen using a knife on Gall
PARADOX: "A seemingly absurd or contradictory, though often true statement" - so says the dictionary. In the case of one Redditch band which has taken that name, you could question the "absurd or contradictory" part but the fact they are making their
Thursday, June 28 The Business of Murder. (until June 29) Palace Theatre, Redditch. Tickets from 65203. A Midsummer Night's Dream. (until June 30) Hall's Croft, Stratford. Tickets from 01789 292107. Epsom Downs. (until June 30) Library Theatre, Chamberlain
A KIDDERMINSTER travel consultant has proved she's a hot shot by scooping thousands of pounds in cash bonuses. Julie Bootton, who works for West Midlands Co-op Travel, won £3,000 for being a top holiday seller. The 34-year-old has a history of winning
