VISITORS to a Gardeners' Question Time event found their interest grew when a pensioner appeared with a pot plant which turned out to be just that. The almost appropriately named Pat Bush thought she had stumbled across an unusual type of tomato plant
A MAN dialled 999 to say his girlfriend was in the bathroom screaming at the sight of a spider, angry police have revealed. Another called to ask for directions while he was out on his bike. And one man used the emergency number to tell the operator he
MALVERN mums are battling with a town supermarket over possible plans to close its creche. Dozens of mothers are up in arms against supermarket Safeway, which wants to shut down the creche provided in the store. The parents claim the facility is invaluable
AN anxious mother has appealed to Worcestershire charities and businesses to help raise £30,000 to secure a new school hall after an 18-year wait. Sytchampton Endowed First School currently has no hall, meaning the pupils' PE classes and special events
A PROUD landlord has proven his watering hole is a snip above the rest after winning the Best Large Garden category in Worcestershire. Dene Williams, who runs The Old Bush, Callow End, near Malvern, scooped this year's Union Pub Company Garden Competition
CALLS for the new national football stadium to be brought to the West Midlands have been backed by district council chiefs. Councillor Fran Oborski who proposed a motion supporting the campaign said: "It will bring an estimated 40,000 jobs into our region
FIXTURES EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Wednesday, September 26 Premier Division: Lye Town v Malvern Town (7.45). Saturday, September 29 Premier Division: Causeway United v Malvern Town. WORCS FA JUNIOR CUP Round One: Malvern
AUGUST 18 H Weymouth DML 3-3 (Owen 3, inc 2 pens) 21 A Kettering Town DML 1-4 (Owen) 25 A Ilkeston Town DML 2-1 (Stant, Heeley) 27 H Hinckley United 4-3 (Owen 2, 1 pen, Middleton, Burrow) SEPTEMBER 01 A Newport IOW DML 1-1 (Owen) 03 H Moor Green DML 3
ROCK, Salt and Nails are a folk rock band with a feelgood factor who just "live for playing live". Hailing from the Shetland Islands, this lively five-piece take their musical influences from traditional Shetland Islands songs and pen their own lyrics
A DISTINGUISHED military man of Worcestershire died at this time 50 years ago. Colonel Sir William Henry Wiggin of St Cloud, Callow End, born in 1888 and a graduate of Cambridge University, was commissioned in the Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars and
THE 1901 Worcester Hop, Sheep and Cheese Fair was marred by what the Journal headlined as "Disturbance at the Hop Market," though it sounds to have been more like a riot! "The tranquil course of business in the Worcester Hop Market on Friday was rudely
Another Mr Versatile, Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference team of the
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent the past two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to
Bird started off at Cardiff City and proved a good young Welsh hope, gaining youth and U-21 honours for the country. Scoring 13 goals in 75 games, he eventually ended up with League of Wales Barry under Harriers assistant manager Gary Barnett. The prolific
A bustling and hard-running striker, Hadley scored Harriers' first ever goal in the Football League against Torquay. But he has not scored as regularly as in non-league after signing on a free transfer from Mansfield in June 1998. Hadley started off at
TONY Yapp was delighted with his second-half drop goal which ultimately gave Worcester their 20-18 victory over Rotherham. The fly-half, who replaced injury victim Craig Chalmers just before the interval on Saturday, lofted over a superb goal from 25
WORCESTER Rugby Club's chief executive Geoff Cooke was a relieved man after their nerve jangling 20-18 win over Rotherham. The 'Silver Fox' has seen everything from the game in the past but even he admitted to a few nail-biting moments at the death. "
WORCESTER Rugby Club's chief executive Geoff Cooke was a relieved man after their nerve jangling 20-18 win over Rotherham. The 'Silver Fox' has seen everything from the game in the past but even he admitted to a few nail-biting moments at the death. "
JOHN Bickerton finished joint 20th at the end of the Lancome Trophy tournament in Paris but he had the consolation of a cheque of just over £10,500. The Droitwich-based professional finished with a fourth round 67 to leave him on a seven under par total
HEREFORD Rugby Club kick-started their Midlands One season with a shock 20-19 victory at Malvern despite a storming comeback by the Spring Lane side. The visitors raced into a 17-0 lead midway through the first half and eventually hung on for the points
TWO first-half strikes from Dale James (Kidderminster Harriers) saw Worcestershire through to the second round of the FA County Youth Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bedfordshire at Aggborough. After a tentative opening the home county took the lead after
THERE are some who would maintain the Tories' current plight is all a matter of style and presentation - a case of pick the right leader and the rest follows on. Man with Hush-Puppies, crumpled jacket and the smell of cigars on his breath not wanted.
WORCESTERSHIRE had no doubt about what was top of their agenda when they launched their 2001 season -- promotion. And that meant hauling themselves out of the second divisions in both the CricInfo County Championship and the Norwich Union League. It was
ANDY BICHEL had a hard act to follow when he took over from his fellow Australian Glenn McGrath as Worcestershire's overseas player -- but he did it superbly! The 30-year-old was a star performer and thoroughly deserved being voted the County Supporters
THE 2001 campaign provided a season of changing faces at New Road -- both on and off the field. Secretary Mike Vockins retired after 30 years distinguished service following Worcestershire's match against the Australians in early June and was replaced
SKIPPER Graeme Hick had a record-breaking season to remember in more ways than one. While continuing to pile up the centuries in the first-class arena, the New Road master batsman had the satisfaction of leading Worcestershire to promotion from the second
Worcester Camcorder Club - ( Problem Night, Questions & Answers - tricks of the trade. Sept 25. 7.30pm. Perdiswell Young People's Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester. (01905 453353/01684 575468. Worcester Dance Centre - New Beginner's Classes/Adult Salsa
TWO parents who appeared in court for failing to send their children to school (Evening News, September 17) cited bullying as part of the reason. This charity, Bullying Online is regularly contacted by parents all over the UK who have been threatened
The Haffner Wind Ensemble. Sept 25. 8pm. The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar Street, Hereford. Box office enquires (01432 359252). Music from the Heart (a year of passionate performances from the CBSO) Sept 27. City of B'ham Symphony Hall, Berkley Street, Birmingham
I WAS very interested to see our old shop, Chas Smith & Son, featured in Saturday's paper (Evening News, September 15). I would like to correct one thing. It has not been all demolished, check your photograph taken in 1985 showing the entrance to
The West End's Monster Hit - 'Grease'. Sept 10-Sept 22. Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Box office 01902 429212. Present Laughter by Noel Coward. Sept 10-15. Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. Tickets available from box office (01905 27322). Little Shop
I WAS born in Worcester, and after serving in Her Majesty's Armed Forces for more than four years, moved to Sydney, Australia, which I have called "home" for the past six years. Australia, along with the rest of the world, is numbed by the recent act
n IN a recent front-page headline in the Evening News, patients were blamed for hospital operations being cancelled. A senior nurse claimed these cancellations are as high as 70 per cent. In view of the long waiting list, for hospital appointments and
POETRY may not be the first thought which springs to mind if you're looking for a night of comedy, but be prepared to be amazed. After a successful world tour including the Montreal Comedy Festival, acclaimed comic poet John Hegley is about to return
RECORD parade entries and steamy weather made this weekend's Stourport Carnival one of the biggest and best ever. About 20,000 people flocked to the town from across the Midlands to enjoy the 76th carnival, which has raised thousands of pounds for charity
DETECTIVE work is again asked of Memory Lane readers as I try, to identify the doctor who compiled 13 photo albums, now in the possession of the Worcester City Museum. The albums were bought in a large cardboard box at a car boot sale some months ago,
Backing Into The Limelight. The Biography of Alan Bennett by Alexander Games (Headline, £18.99) In my fantasy version of Desert Island Discs I tell Sue Lawley she can keep the Shakespeare. It's the complete works of Alan Bennett that I want. The reason
WORCESTER-based milk co-operative, First Milk, is involved in an innovative programme aimed at changing the image of milk in schools. The Lower Wick business, which is Britain's largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has opened its first White Stuff
Saturday, September 22, 2001 A SPECTACULAR solo goal from Darren Middleton sealed a comfortable 3-1 home win for Worcester City against King's Lynn in the Dr Martens Premier Division. The victory injected a much-needed confidence boost into a City side
CLASSMATES from a Worcester school have been reunited thanks to one man's remarkable detective work and the wonders of modern technology. More than 50 former pupils of The King's School came together from around the world at the weekend's Class of '51
A WORCESTER community hit by violence last week is "working hard" to restore the harmony it has enjoyed in the past. Police were called to a disturbance in Wyld's Lane, known for its multi-cultural community,on Friday. The violence erupted hours after
A CONVICTED killer battered a drunken man to the ground and stamped on his head, Worcester Crown Court heard. Simon Thomas deliberately bumped into Andrew Teale in King Street, Hereford, as he staggered between pubs. An argument blew up before Thomas
A BLUNDER over parish boundaries has led to a village sign going up in the wrong place. District councillor Henry Morris said he was "appalled" to see the sign for Norton outside Broomhall Cottages, opposite St Peter's Garden Centre. "People up there
A BUILDING worker has been cleared of blackmail charges after the main prosecution witness admitted serving five years in jail for a stabbing offence. Lee Ellis accused Shayne Hogg of singling him out as a target because he had a life sentence hanging
A CANCER charity is in line for a £2,000 Christmas boost - if a jolly soul comes forward to take on the role of Santa Claus. Evesham Garden Centre, at Evesham Country Park, has pledged to hand over the mammoth cheque at the end of the festive season.
VOLUNTEERS have set the wheels in motion on a new scheme to make life easier for elderly and disabled people on buses in Wyre Forest. Women's Royal Voluntary Service members are helping passengers on the 16A Stourport to Kidderminster service during the
IT will come as no surprise to anybody familiar with the Worcestershire countryside to learn that we have the highest footpath density in the country, with almost two and a half times the national average. This abundance of paths is most marked along
YOU'LL find the dippy, the daft and the deluded in all walks of life but, by and large, most of us put it down to the fact that it takes all sorts and press on, almost regardless. But there's dangerous as well, and it really does beggar belief what some
AN explosive fusion of modern acoustic music is set to make a shining debut when jazz project Histories Rhyme comes to Worcester. The band's vocalist and accordion player, Luke Daniels, describes their unique style as "a cross pollination of classical
WORCESTER'S historic Hop, Cheese and Sheep Fair was still a firm feature of the local calendar in 1951 and the Journal was able to report a record entry of sheep for sale at the city's cattle market. "The largest number of sheep for 20 years was sold
Alzira - Verdi VERDI, the master of the grand opera was, according to many, destined to be the greatest. His works are high in romanticism, lavish in emotionalism and extremely demanding on singers' vocal talents. And to cap it all the characterisations
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
Cameroon-born Medou-Otye was playing in France with Le Havre and Le Mans UC 72 before he tried his luck overseas. The ulta-competitive defender spent a short period at Scottish League First Division strugglers Greenock Morton last season, playing 10 games
Saturday, September 22, 2001 MICHAEL Moore hit a superb 86th minute winner as Bromsgrove Rovers collected three well-deserved Midland Alliance points in a 1-0 win at the Victoria Ground against Paget Rangers. Moore danced past two Paget defenders before
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
A tough-tackling and determined veteran defender, Shail signed a two-year deal at Aggborough in July 2000 after an injury-plagued few years at Bristol City. Earlier in his career at Bristol, he had been touted with a big-money move to Liverpool while
A broken tibia temporarily ended his professional career and Clarkson was forced to play outside the Football League, signing for Harriers in November 1999. But the break from full-time football allowed the injury to recover and he was allowed to return
San Diego-born Joy began his footballing education at Tranmere Rovers but did not make the first team. After leaving Prenton Park, he moved to Scottish side Stirling Albion and made a couple of substitute appearances before joining Montrose last season
Ex-England schools, youth and U-21 international Blake was a big hope at Aston Villa before moving to Portsmouth, Leicester, Walsall and Mansfield. A central midfielder with a big engine, an eye for goal and a competitive attitude, Blake switched to Aggborough
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
The former Walsall trainee joined Harriers' youth set-up near the end of the 1999/00 season and has forced his way into the first-team reckoning. Birmingham-born Davies, an all-round midfielder who can win the ball and distribute well, was rewarded with
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
Ex-England youth and schoolboy international Ducros has been used by Harriers both behind a front-two and in attack. He was a record signing for £80,000-plus from Nuneaton Borough in July 2000 after only 12 months at the Conference side. The diminutive
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
LARKIN joined Harriers on a month's loan on Friday, September 14, but suffered a dead leg in training and lasted only 45 minutes on his debut against Plymouth. The Wolverhampton Wanderers man continued to develop steadily for his club last term, mostly
JOHN Brain paid tribute to Worcester's character after watching his side battle to a 20-18 win over Rotherham. Worcester, who led 17-13 at half-time, had to cling on for dear life during a second-half siege by their National One title rivals but eventually
EVESHAM United's new signings Sam Bowen and Danny Watson are set to make their home debuts against rivals Redditch United in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow night. Bowen, who was with the Robins during pre-season, has returned to the club after
THERE were thrills and spills galore as Shelsley Walsh staged its final hillclimb meeting of a memorable year. The historic hill, which recently celebrated the centenary of the Midland Automobile Club, attracted over 200 entries of all sizes and ages.
STOURPORT unveiled Midlands Four West (South) rugby for the first time at Walshes Meadow and ran out 24-7 winners over Kings Norton. Rob Humphries went over for the game's first try on 15 minutes to put the home side ahead and Richard Dorrell kicked the
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Rugby Club showed their promotion credentials with a 20-11 victory over Aston Old Edwardians at Marlpool Lane. Aston, who finished third in last years promotion battle, looked a quality side but KCs in the end were good value for
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is hopeful that star striker Mark Owen will be fit for Saturday's FA Cup second qulifying round tie at Barnstaple Town. The forward, who scored his 99th goal in City's 3-1 defeat of King's Lynn, limped out of the action
TWO of Worcestershire's rising stars are off for specialist training in Australia this winter after their award-winning exploits during the season. They are pace bowlers Chris Liptrot and Kabir Ali who have become the first to benefit from the newly-established
ONCE the name Steven Spielberg is on a movie, expectations go a certain way. Throw in the late Stanley Kubrick, who originated the project and collaborated with Spielberg, and you have expectations which could overwhelm the finished product. And A.I.
MALVERN Town made a tame exit from this season's FA Vase, going down 3-1 at Langland Stadium to United Counties League side Blackstone United - match report in this week's Malvern Gazette.
SCARY MOVIE 2 (18): A follow-up spoof that picks up where the original movie left off. Odeon Worcester 2.45, 6.45, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill. (2.45 Fri/Mon to Thurs only), 5.30, 7.30, 9.22. Fri & Sat late 12.00. Warner Village (6.30 Not Mon), 8.45. Sat
IT was head to head at Avoncroft Museum on Monday afternoon when woodcarver Guy Reid had the unusual experience of seeing his own head immortalised. The London-based artist saw his own carved wooden head raised into position at the Stoke Heath-based medieval
MR Margrett writes (You Say, September 13) that "the march of science is inexorable. Just as well, maybe." And what has science given us? Nuclear Missiles, chemical and bacteriological agents sufficient to wipe out Mankind several times over. GEORGE COWLEY
'Glades & Meadows' by Worcester Artist Patricia Marshall. Aug 25-Sept 22. 9-5pm. The Foal Yard Gallery. Bransford, Worcester. (01886 833337). Watercolour impressions of plants and flowers by Gillian Jeynes. Sept 3-29. Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria
I AM a young man of 18 years from Ghana and I would be very grateful if my name and address could be published in your newspaper to enable me to get penfriends. My hobbies are writing letters, playing games, travelling and so on. I would like to hear
Sept 24 King Rollo, The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Sept 27 The Courtesy Group, The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Sept 28 Paul Young with Los Pacaminos, The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.
RECENT horrific events in the USA raise the possibility of incidents of similar magnitude happening here. With emergency services stretched beyond capacity, there would be no shortage of willing volunteers, but would they have the appropriate training
Saturday, September 22, 2001 IF the horrific events in America have made us question the role of sport in a society still in mourning, Saturday gave us a stark reminder of just what our games can do for the soul. Sport, as we know well enough, is a workable
CHILDREN looking to add a bit of magic to their Christmas are being invited to join a professional production of Dick Whittington at a favourite theatre of Worcestershire people. The Roses Theatre, in Tewkesbury, is to hold auditions for youngsters wanting
ONE of the more awkward problems of the age gets an airing at Malvern Festival Theatre next week - how to cope with an elderly relative no longer capable of living on their own. That's the theme of the bitter-sweet So Long Life, a new play from Peter
Sat July 14 Bromsgrove Rovers (a) 4-0 Broughton, Hadley 2, Bird Mon July 16 Halesowen Harriers (a) 6-1 Middleton, Bird 2, Shilton, Shail, Ducros Wed July 18 Evesham United (a) 1-1 Faulds Sat July 21 Redditch United (a) 3-0 Hadley, Hinton, Middleton Tues
Lightning Field by Dana Spiotta (Scribner, £12.99) Mina is a waitress who lives with her screenwriter husband but has managed to acquire two lovers amid the consumer-driven cultures of Los Angeles. Her friend Lorene runs a chain of highly successful theme
UNITED banished fears of an 'after the Lord Mayor's Show' performance with an emphatic 4-0 win over Cirencester Town. So often bedevilled by inconsistency, Redditch made their intentions clear from the off with a goal from you-know-who. Danks deservedly
THE National Canine Defence League Evesham Rehoming Centre is celebrating its 10th birthday next Monday. Between 7.30 and 9.30pm the premises at Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, will be open and visitors will be able to meet staff and dogs and learn more about
Torment, not years, creased the faces of Americans coming of age as they watched the terrorists' horrific handiwork unfold along with the rest of the nation and the world. Now that young Americans have had a few days to absorb the events, some say they
They cut through the air, slashing precious minutes off the time it takes to get seriously injured patients to hospital. Yet despite saving hundreds of lives every year the majority of Britain's Air Ambulance operations receive no funding from the National
September 1 Manch'ster (H) 45-11 8 Birm'gham (H) 53-3 15 Henley (A) 31-0 22 Rotherham (H) 20-18 29 London W (A) October 6 Coventry (H) 13 Cup round 3 20 Wakefield (A) 27 Otley (A) November 3 Cup round 4 11 Bracknell (H) 17 Bedford (A) 24 Cup round 5 December
August 18 Shepshed (h) 2-0 Booth 2 21 RC Warwick (a) 1-0 (og) 25 Clevedon (a) 0-2 27 Evesham (h) 2-3 (og), Cowley September 1 Rugby Utd (h) (FA Cup preliminary round) 5-1 Marsh 2, Charlton, Booth 2 8 Gresley (h) 2-0 Booth 2 11 Redditch (a) 2-1 Langford
TAXPAYERS in the two counties are being advised to obtain an engagement letter when dealing with tax advisers. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has issued updated guidelines on engagement letters - the contractual letters, which
ONE of the region's largest trading estates has secured two new contracts. Hartlebury Trading Estate, near Droitwich, is already home to several main-stream distribution companies, such as City Link, ANC, TNT and Interlink Parcels. Now, owners Saville
Aaturday, September 22, 2001 GUTSY Kidderminster Harriers survived a controversial penalty decision to gain a first Division Three away point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Hartlepool United. Goalkeeper Stuart Brock capped another good display by diving
