HUNDREDS of mourners filled an Evesham church to pay their last respects to the manager of a coach company killed in the M25 crash which claimed six lives earlier this month. Graham Spring's coffin was carried to St Peter's Church, in Bengeworth, by a
A TEENAGE youth worker told Worcester City Council's cabinet members they should be ashamed of their proposals to axe grants to youth groups. Clair Green, a volunteer at Tolladine Community Centre, made an impassioned plea to members not to let the city's
PLANS for a telephone equipment compound in St Peter's would create an eyesore which would attract vandalism, claim parish members. Telecommunications giant Orange has submitted plans to the city council to install phone antennae on an electricity pylon
CLASSICAL music-lovers from Bromsgrove can look forward to a seasonal treat with a visit from a celebrated concert singer. Birmingham-born Mark Ashmore (pictured) will be just one of the classical vocalists performing at the next meeting of the Bromsgrove
PRIMARY and first schools in Worcestershire are making the most of a Government initiative to help pupils make a healthy start to their lives. More than 80 per cent of the county's schools are giving their four to six-year-olds the chance to have a piece
ROCK band Easy will be playing at The Merlin in Bromsgrove this Friday night. The Stourbridge Road gig will start at around 9pm, although band member Baz Lane recommends getting there early.
A POPULAR Bromsgrove band, which split-up over two years ago, will re-form and perform at a town venue next month. The Reflections are to join forces again and rock The Swan Inn, Wychbold, with their versions of classic songs, which span the decades,
ONE of the region's MPs is calling on those wanting high speed internet access in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to make themselves heard. Leominster MP Bill Wiggin is angered at the slow progress in getting many people in the two counties connected
A WORCESTERSHIRE art gallery will be celebrating its second anniversary by bringing together a collection of work from artists who have held solo exhibitions there. The exhibition, at The Foalyard Gallery entitled Trees: A Cultural Resource, was chosen
A GLOBE-trotting Worcestershire bin man has told how he was travelling on an Israeli bus only two days before it was blown-up by a suicide bomber. John McBride, dubbed Bindiana Jones because of his adventurous holiday destinations, travelled to war-torn
A SMALL woodland is to be planted at a Kidderminster school this week to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Pupils from Wolverley High School will help staff from Worcestershire County Council's countryside service to plant the wood. Headteacher
A SECOND report in two weeks on Blakenhurst Prison near Redditch has both criticised and praised aspects of prison life. The HM Inspectorate of Prisons report says staff and managers were working hard to make the prison safer but they need to exert more
A REDDITCH woman was killed when a car ploughed into the back of her vehicle on the A46 Warwick bypass. Sonya Tutton was stuck in a queue of traffic at the Longbridge island in December last year when a Ford Mondeo smashed into her car at 80mph. It was
REDDITCH police are appealing for information after arsonists struck once more at the Winyates Centre. The latest incident occurred on Sunday at about 3.15pm close to the shopping centre. A mattress and some rubbish was set on fire in an open garage which
BROMSGROVE Rovers have pulled off a sizeable transfer coup by capturing highly-rated former Kidderminster Harriers French star Parfait Medou-Otye from Stourport Swifts. Medou-Otye, who has just returned from visiting family in France, joins Gary Hackett
GREEN Goddesses are still fighting fires in Redditch after firefighters walked out as part of a national eight-day strike which began at 9am on Friday. It had been hoped fresh talks could take place yesterday between the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and
STOKE Heath hockey player Jennie Bimson has helped England get off to a good start in the Women's Hockey World Cup in Australia. Bimson, of Ploughman's Walk, is part of the 18-strong squad currently in Perth competing in the sport's tenth world cup. England
I, LIKE a good many bus users, was horrified on reading your banner headlines of November 20. I have been travelling between Redditch and Birmingham since moving to the town in 1977. Although I now use Pete's Travel, the decision by First will have incalculable
FURTHER to reading your article about First's decision to cut bus routes after 6pm, I felt compelled to write. I am an A-level student studying in Kings Norton and I rely heavily on the 146 bus service to get into Redditch. I stay late at college to study
I WORK in Birmingham and never return before 6pm. The Circle Line is my only way home, short of walking. I wonder if the price of my monthly pass will be halved or, better still, will First pay for my taxis. I am unable to drive for medical reasons so
I AM appalled at the extremes which our bus service providers are going to. While I appreciate the problems being faced by the drivers - and the pressures they may be under - what about the public who rely on these services - the elderly and people who
I HAVE just read the letter about the homes in Dolphin Road by a so-called health care professional (Advertiser, November 20). She/he obviously does not know the people who live in these houses. There are 30 houses; two are empty (with a waiting list
TO be a 'liberal' of any political persuasion allows a person to be 'all things to all men', which does nothing for integrity. I have it on good authority that an application for a sex shop in Cheltenham similar to the one planned in Redditch specifies
HAVING lived in Redditch all my life (21 years) I've come to know it as a busy place full of people and traffic, an almost city-like town. But having lived in a road in Greenlands for 14 years, I thought I had escaped to a quieter area. Over the years
I WAS amazed to read the scathing review of Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of The Clones (Advertiser, November 20). The reviewer suggested this DVD is only worthy as punishment. Needless to say, I heartily disagree. George Lucas is arguably one of the finest
REDDITCH Ladies' prospects of beating the drop look grim after the club crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season against lowly Bedford Seconds at the weekend. The Bromsgrove Road side are propping up the Midlands Region Hockey Womens League Conference
November 29, 1902 Redditch Petty Sessions - John Adams was charged with using indecent language on the 19th November. Defendant pleaded guilty and Mr Hobson, for the defence, said defendant had been in South Africa on active service for two-and-a-half
November 25, 1977 REDDITCH councillors have added their weight to the demand for a strict speed limit on Donnington Close, Church Hill, to make the road safer for children. They voted to back a residents' petition calling for the erection of 10mph warning
PATIENTS at the Alexandra Hospital can surf the net on their way to recovery thanks to a new internet system which has been installed. Patientline, which already supplies patients with bedside TV, radio and phone access, chose the hospital to pilot its
WORCESTERSHIRE top the British Darts Organisation Inter Counties League after another win (24-12) against Nottinghamshire. The women's B drew their match 3-3 with wins from Carol Jones, Jo Clements and another match award performance from Janet Hill,
ADAM Wilde has set himself a target of 10 goals for the season after opening his Worcester City account on Saturday. The flying winger earned rave reviews for his display at Hastings United where he hit the net after just seven minutes. Wilde is delighted
TRADING Standards officers seized more than £3,000 worth of counterfeit CDs, DVDs and videos from stalls at Arrow Auction Car Boot Sale in Redditch. The haul included the recently released Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets film and Robbie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL health chiefs cannot guarantee infected waste would be disposed of safely if plans to operate an animal carcass incinerator in Astwood Bank were given the go ahead. The revelation comes in a report due to be discussed on Monday night when
REDDITCH United Women started their three point plan of attack with a welcome 3-0 win over bottom club Knowle at the weekend. Anchored in the WM Division One South relegation zone for much of the first half of the season, the Studley-based side climbed
FECKENHAM manager Lee Adams has strengthened his side with the addition of verstaile midfielder Ryan Messenger. Messenger, who can also operate in defence, started the season with arch rivals Studley but failed to break into the side after being involved
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
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving 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
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
Senegal-born Sall began his career with French Third Division Montauban and impressed enough to be snapped up by Toulouse. However, a switch to England earned the giant defender a trial with Harriers and a two-year move in August 2001. Powerful in aerial
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. Stocky six-foot defender Coleman, only just turned 20, has been a regular reserve teamer for Wolves but is yet to break into
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
REDDITCH residents could get the chance to vote on whether they want a regional assembly - along with the rest of the West Midlands. The current West Midlands Regional Assembly (WMRA) is a nominated organisation with a membership of 100 voting representatives
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
Dubliner Doyle began his career back in his native Ireland with Cherry Orchard before being snapped up by Premiership Coventry City for a nominal fee in 1998. However, he was mainly confined to academy football and a trial spell with Harriers earned him
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
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
DARREN Bullock's non-appearance at Halesowen on Tuesday night prompted speculation among supporters about the future of the Common Road skipper, writes Mervyn Collins. However, manager Phil Mullen said yesterday afternoon that Bullock was still an Evesham
WORCESTER City ace Darren Middleton is on an FA Trophy mission after missing out on a cup final appearance two seasons ago. The midfielder had to sit on the sidelines after being cup-tied for Forest Green Rovers' 1-0 defeat to Canvey Island at Villa Park
PHIL Davies - the architect of Worcester's downfall two years ago - is helping Halifax plot another Sixways sabotage. The Leeds Tykes coach held a scrum session at Ovenden Park last night as the Yorkshire contingent got together in a bid to bring down
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' FA Cup woes continued as they failed to make the second round of the money-spinning competition for the third time in four seasons last night. A 2-1 replay defeat at Rushden and Diamonds denied Harriers £20,000 prize money and
DESPITE a rousing second half performance, Evesham United suffered a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Premier Division Halesowen Town in the second round of the Dr Martens Cup last night. United made the early running and shocked the home crowd by taking an
CHARGES could be introduced for bulky household waste or special collections. Redditch Council currently operates free bulky household waste collections, which include items like settees and refrigerators, as well as extra bags of waste such as garden
AL Murray - better known as the Pub Landlord - invites audiences to join him on his one-man mission to put the Great back into Great Britain at Warwick Arts Centre on Sunday. Al's stand-up shows have seen him become one of the most popular comedy acts
RESIDENTS and workers in Redditch do not have long left to put forward their ideas on how they see the town in the year 2020. The 20:20 Vision consultation campaign will come to an end in the next two weeks. Although views from residents are always sought
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV threw away a 20-point lead to lose 27-20 against old enemies Luctonians at Finstall Park. Last Saturday's clash at Finstall Park was literally a game of two halves as Luctonians failed to register a point in the first only for
A MUSICAL drama about a man on the edge visits Malvern Theatre as part of a short UK tour. Almeida Opera presents The Embalmer on Saturday, which was written especially for Ian McDiarmid and is 'a blackly-comic one-way conversation between Lenin's corpse
TWO Bromsgrove RFC First XV players will be out until just before Christmas after being handed bans. Steve Phillips, currently injured, and Carl Bradley recieved three and four week bans respectively at a discplinary hearing in Birmingham last week. The
THE Palace Youth Theatre presents two one-act plays designed to make audiences jump out of their seats. Supernatural and psychological dramas The Chrysalids and The Yellow Wallpaper will be performed at the Alcester Street Theatre on Friday and Saturday
REDDITCH'S Break A Leg Theatre Company hits the stage again tomorrow for a three-night run of some comedy capers. The charity, which caters for young people both able-bodied and disabled, is presenting its seven-13 year-old musical theatre group with
Five star LOVE him or loathe him, it looks like the man Williams is set to comfortably slip into megastar status as easily as we mere mortals slip on a pair of shoes. This album is a risky yet crucial move for the charismatic entertainer as he has a lot
Three star YEE HA! This lady can sure sing, write and holler like a cowboy. Shania is back with her distinctive songs that smack of woman power, love and a good time. And just for good measure, she gives us two 19-track CDs for the price of one. One is
Three star CRAIG David's someone who's got it all, a fabulous voice, looks to die for, fame, wealth - and by all accounts on a recent South Bank Show - a thoroughly all-round nice chap. And I was one of the hordes of fans eagerly waiting for the follow-up
REDDITCH Operatic Society carried on their proud tradition of staging shows with a hugely enjoyable production of Guys and Dolls. With six shows played to sell-out audiences, the society can feel justifiably proud of their latest offering. The standard
Peace Hall, Rowney Green THEY didn't stand still very much but they certainly did deliver a cracking evening's entertainment - boom, boom! Luckily, the Players' jokes were much funnier than this one and reduced the audience to a gibbering wreck. The show
A concert in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit will be taking place at Abbeydale Community Centre, Easemore Road, on Friday. A tribute to the Blues Brothers will be performed by Shab-Bang and a disco will also be on offer. Tickets cost £3 for adults and
BROMSGROVE Rovers' interest in the Dr Martens League Cup ended on Monday night with an abysmal performance and 3-0 defeat at Solihull Borough. A changed Rovers side saw Morgan Brookes play his first match of the season and a debut given to goalkeeper
FOUR second half goals gave Bromsgrove Rovers a 4-1 victory over Rocester and kept them top of the Dr Martens Western last Saturday. But Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side were made to work for the three points and were perhaps slightly fortunate to win
A SIX-a-side football team from Droitwich Spa put on a goal-scoring masterclass to win a tournament. The team, from Witton Middle School, in Old Coach Road, scored 22 goals and conceded just one en route to winning the Railtrack six-a-side competition
A SWEDISH student who started supporting Bromsgrove Rovers after finding them in a football management game has travelled the best part of 2,000 miles to see them play. Magnus Olsson, aged 21, flew in especially for last Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rocester
Bromsgrove Town U8s 0 Leafield Athletic U8s 2 Leafield scored in each half but Bromsgrove had the majority of possession and chances. Only excellent goalkeeping, defending and the woodwork prevented the hosts from scoring. Man of the match was Billy Skinner
Worcester Sea Cadet Unit: Chairman, John Sanders, 3 St Oswalds Hospital, The Tything, Worcester (01905 23130).
Hereford-Worcester Army Cadet Force: Worcester Troop: Hereford & Worcester) A.C.F. Dancox House, Silver Street, Worcester. Troop Commander, SS I Harding (07949 222137). St John's Troop: Cadet Hut, Himbleton Road, Henwick, Worcester. Officer Commanding
Careers Information Office: 44 Foregate Street, Worcester (01905 723677). Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment HQ: Norton Barracks, Worcester (01905 354359).
(Daytime lunch and snacks). Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, High St. 722033. Balcony Caf, City Museum, Foregate St. 724488. Caf Vienna, 15-16 Friary Walk. 616923. Capuchins, 37 Sidbury. 211411. Carwardines, 4 Pump St. 613669. Cathedral Caf, 7 Severn St. 745680
Diglis House, Severn St. 353518. Five Ways, Angel Place, Shaw St. 616980. Fownes, City Walls Rd. 613151. Giffard, 3 High St. 726262. Maximillian, Cromwell St. Shrub Hill. 23867. Star, 61 Foregate St. 24308. Ye Old Talbot, 120 College St. 23573.
DEAR EDITOR - The level of violence against children in the UK is a national disgrace. Every week at least one child is killed by a parent or carer. Child killings can happen in any community, anywhere in the country. There has been a groundswell of public
Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 31 Friar St. 25552. Chesters, 51 New St. 611638. Ruby Tuesday, 26 Friar St. 25451.
Deep Pan Pizza, Foregate. 723643. Il Pescatore, 34 Sidbury. 21444. Little Venice, 1 St Nicholas St. 726126. Valentinos. Hastings House, 43 Foregate Street. 617773
Abduls, The Tything. 723478. Akaash Balti Restaurant, 63 Lowesmoor 611124. Anarkali, 47 The Tything. 21412. Ashley's Balti, 11 The Tything. 611747. Bombay Palace, 38 The Tything. 613969. Iqbal's Cuisine, 82 Sidbury. 763337. Monsoon Indian, 35 Foregate
KINGS Norton and struggling neighbours Five Ways Old Edwardians joined forces to field a combined third team at the weekend but Kings skipper Pete May denied there were plans to merge the clubs. A planned friendly against Selly Oak fell through at the
South Quay. 26263. Burger King, 21 The Cross. 617727. Caf Rouge, 5 Friar St. 613055. Eclat, 27 College Street. 611786. Glass House Restaurant, Church Street. 611120. King Charles Restaurant, 29 New St. 22449 Lemon Tree, 12 Friar St. 27770. McDonald's,
Worcester: Guildhall, High Street (01905 726311). Bromsgrove: 26 Birmingham Road (01527 831809). Droitwich Heritage Centre: St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich (01905 774312). Evesham: The Almonry Heritage and Tourist Information Centre, Abbey
Worcester and District Scout Council: District Secretary: Mrs Mary Hooper, 53 Rainbow Hill, Worcester (01905 23178). District Commissioner: Mr Nigel Brooks, 57 Melbourne Street, Worcester (01905 28587). Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Scouts):
Monday Club: St Andrew's Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester. Sec, Mrs Burrow, 35 Camphill Road, Worcester. St Wulstans Women's Fellowship: Hall, Cranham Drive, Warndon. Meet 2nd Tues 7.30pm. Chairman, Mrs E Clayton (01905 23632). The Worcestershire
Group: 6 Sansome Street, Worcester (01905 726652). Droitwich and District Group, The Spinning Wheel Shop, Droitwich, Worcs (01905 772126). Malvern Group, The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern (01684 560666). Worcester City and District Group, 9a/10 Mealcheapen
The City of Worcester Decorative and Fine Arts Society: Tony Russell-Jones, The Granary, Shrawley, Worcester (01905 620555). Worcester Doll and Toy Club: Mrs J. Colborne, 29 Park Avenue, Worcester (01905 21624). Worcester Knitting Machine Club: Contact
Gary's first football league club was Shrewsbury Town. He has also had spells at Aberdeen, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Peterborough United and Chester City. Can play in either midfield or out on the wing.
Allsorts Dog Training Group: Mrs Dot Kyte, 58 Wolsey Close, Newtown, Worcester (01905 354207). Cats Protection: Helpline (01684 573317) or Lost/Found (01905 20795). Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: (RSPCA), 12 Sansome Place, Worcester
ural England -- Wychavon District: Mrs L Gorman, Elm Tree Cottage, White Ladies Aston, Worcs (01905 345659). County Archaeological Service: Contact Archaeology Officer, Woodbury Hall, University College Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester (01905 855455
Appleyard Traditional Ladies Dancing: Contact, Mrs Dianna Hannah, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke (01905 371268). The Band of West Mercia Constabulary: Chairman, Mr E W Barry, Police HQ, Hindlip Hall, Worcester (01905 723000 ). Caledonian Dancers
County Administration: Co-ordinator: Sandra Bennett (01905 621616), Youth Field Worker Lucy Gobbins (01905 620064) WFYFC County Office, Shires Farm, Hawford, Worcs (01905 621616). County Groups at: Abberley, Bromsgrove, Crowle, Cutnall Green, Hagley,
Ancient Order of Foresters: Midland Branch (0121 4721921). Amnesty International. (Asst Sec): David Keyworth, 8 Ombersley Road, Worcester (01905 745420). Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry (Worcester Branch): Chairman, Mr R G Field
Alice Ottley School, Upper Tything, Worcester. Mrs M Chapman (01905 27061). Barbourne Preparatory School and Cygnet Nursery School, Cypress House, 47 Waterworks Road, Worcester (01905 24785). Bowbrook House School, Peopleton, Mr Stephen Jackson (01905
Bewdley High School, Bewdley. Mr D Derbyshire (01299 403277). Bishop Perowne CE High School, Worcester. Mr P J Warner. (01905 746800). Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC High, Worcester. Mr S Devlin (01905 352615). Christopher Whitehead High, Bromwich Road, Worcester
Abbey Park Middle School, Pershore. Mrs L P Evans. (01386 552667). Aston Fields Middle School, Bromsgrove. Mrs J Adams (01527 876026). Birchen Coppice Middle School, Kidderminster. Mrs W Taylor (01562 824024). Blackminster Middle School, Evesham. Mr T
Abberley Parochial Primary School, Mrs J C Taylor, Abberley, Worcester (01299 896332). Abbey Park First & Nursery School, Pershore. Mrs S P Mason (01386 552722). Areley Common First School, Stourport-on-Severn. Mr P Roper (01299 822915). Ashton-under-Hill
Droitwich Spa Nursery & Kindergarten. The Hollies 38 Worcester Road, Droitwich. Mon-Fri 7.45-6.00pm. Contact Mrs P Fell (01905 773981). Lilliput Farm Day Nursery: 1 & 2 Dunhampton Farm Cottages, Dunhampton, Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster,
Children's Information Service: For information/advice on nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups, baby and toddler groups, childminders, out-of-school clubs, holiday playschemes, funded places for three and four-year-olds (01527 834770). Acorns PG, The
Drs Nicola Elliott, C R Ellson, Veronica M Wilkie, W R Woof, M J W Pickworth: The Corbett Medical Practice, 36 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich Spa. (01905 795566). Drs A J Kelly, Alison Blake, R I Kinsman, Suzanna Panton, Steven: The Health Centre, Ombersley
Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Ambulance Headquarters (01886 834200). Central control (01886 834244). Eastern Divisional HQ (01905 763344). Western Divisional HQ (01432 353525).
OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS (Who test sight and supply glasses) Actons & Attewell: Corn Market Corner, Worcester (01905 22156/723537). Brauchli Opticians: 7 St Swithin's Street, Worcester (01905 26193). Boots Opticians Ltd: 26 Chapel Walk, CrownGate, Worcester
Acting Manager of Women and Children. Midwifery and children's services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Toni Martin (01905 763333 ext 30186)
Divisional Superintendent. Mrs G Teague (01527 541991). Droitwich Spa Quadrilateral Division: Kathy Fulloway, The Old Library, Droitwich (01905 797206) Hereford-Worcester County Chief Executive: Joyce Marshall (01905 359512). St John Ambulance (Malvern
P Davis: 18 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich (01905 773887). R A J Morris, K Mountford, Sally J Evans: 67 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich (01905 778873). I Hussain: The Dental Surgery, 47 Blackfriars Avenue, Droitwich (01905 773111/779956). R D Sheen: 2 Old
Droitwich: Ombersley Street (01905 681000). Evesham: Merstow Green Health Centre (01386 502309). Malvern: Victoria Pk Rd, Malvern Link (01684 612703). Pershore: Priest Lane (01386 502000). Worcester: Spring Gardens Health Centre (01905 681720). Claines
The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (all departments Tel 01684 892700). Chief Executive: Chris Bocock, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (01684 862331). Assistant Chief Executive: Mr S Leese, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern 01684 862331
Another summer 2002 acquisition from Redditch United. Paul is a proven goalscorer who has also had spells with Walsall and Stourbridge.
J F Cook (Lab), 45 Oakleigh Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 778644). H Hipkiss (Lab), 193 Farriers Corner, Droitwich Spa (01906 778864). P J Pinfield (Lab), The Bungalow, 11a St Peter's Crescent, Droitwich Spa (01905 774937). Mrs E Freer (Lab), 18 Priory Gardens
M C L Barratt JP (Con), 34 Shire Way, Droitwich Spa (01905 771454). Mrs P E Davey (Con), 'Kantara', Hanbury Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 773289). Mrs E Hope (Con), 33 Arkle Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 772596). D S Lawley (Con), Modon Lodge, Rose Bank, 274
St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa (01905 774258), Fax 01905 794226). Clerk: Mr R G Pharo. Sec Mrs P A Briers.
Chief Executive: Mr David Wareing (01905 722200). Director of Corporate Services P Betts (01905 722002). Chief of Finance Officer: Mr Graham Lucas (01905 723471). Director of Community Services: Mr Anthony Audas (01905 722300). Director of Development
Brinton Park: Mr P Carter (Lib Dem), 49 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster (01562 824384). Cookley, Wolverley and Wribbenhall: Mrs E M Davies (Ind Kidd Hospital and Health Concern) Wassell View, Habberley Road, Bewdley (01299 403053). Habberley and Blakebrook
Bowbrook: Mr E J Sheldon, (Con), Overmead, 23 Lucerne Close, Worcester (01905 452444). Bredon: Mr A Hardman (Con), Dormers, Oak Lane, Bredon (01684 773172). Broadway: Mrs E A Eyre (Con) South Place, 68 High Street, Broadway (01386 858492). Droitwich Rural
Croome: Mr R A A Bullock, (Con) The Drive, Whittington, Worcester (01905 360103). Hallow: Mr A E Davies (Con), The Cobbins, Wichenford (01886 888263). Malvern Chase: Mrs Diane Rayner (Lib Dem), Tintern House, 12 Abbey Road, Malvern (01684 566907). Malvern
County Youth Service: County Buildings, St Mary's St (01905 763763). Education: PO Box 73, Worcester -- Pupils admission transfers and exclusions, free school meals, school transport, essential clothing. County Buildings, St Mary's St, Worcester (01905
Managing Director: Mr S Pritchard. Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Station Road, Pershore (01386 565000). The Wychavon Shop, 12 Market Place, Evesham (01386 443322). The Wychavon Shop, 44 High Street, Droitwich (01905 794272). LOCAL COUNCILLORS Badsey
Chief Executive: Mr David Wareing (01905 722200). Director of Corporate Services P Betts (01905 722002). Chief of Finance Officer: Mr Graham Lucas (01905 723471). Director of Community Services: Mr Anthony Audas (01905 722300). Director of Development
Age Concern: County Group: 6 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH (01905 726652). Droitwich and District Group: The Spinning Wheel Shop, Droitwich, WR9 8DY (01905 772126). Malvern Group: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3HA (01684 560666). Worcester
TWO television favourites visit Malvern's Festival Theatre next month in an Arthur Miller classic Robert Gwilym and Sorcha Cusack will star in Kenny Ireland's outstanding production of A View from the Bridge, which has a week's run from December 2 to
THE BISTO kids were heading Bromsgrove's way. Housewives were told to look out for their car carrying the pair and if they called and you could show them a packet of the famous gravy powder you could win a £1 voucher. THE once popular amateur boxing matches
SAINTLY voices will be filling a Bromsgrove church with seasonal spirit at a concert next month. Bromsgrove-based Belle Voci will be singing traditional Christmas carols and choral music at All Saints Church on Saturday, December 14. They will also be
BUDDING artists can gain a few helpful hints at an exhibition in Barnt Green next weekend. The Barnt Green Art Club is holding its second annual show on Friday, December 6, and visitors can look forward to watching talented painters demonstrate their
AMERICAN Wrestling is coming to Bromsgrove - and you can be part of the action in the Advertiser/Messenger's great competition. The Big-Time American Wrestling Spectacular takes place at the Spadesbourne Suite, in Burcot Lane, on Friday, December 13 from
MY response to Messrs Webb, Cowell and Chamings is that the EU is here to stay, with or without us. This trio are deluding themselves that Britain will be better off outside the EU. Well, if Gary Webb thinks the EU needs us more than we need them, perhaps
RECENTLY, a letter that appeared in You Say begged this question regarding the Swan controversy. How much grant did the council make to deserving local charities like St Richard's Hospice and Acorns? I have seen no answer to date. Is there no one among
DAVID Candler should have checked his facts before accusing Coun Stephen Inman of hypocrisy over park-and-ride (You Say, November 15). What the Conservatives opposed a few years back, along with many hundreds of other objectors, was not the introduction
THE horrific nature of hunting wild animals with dogs was once again confirmed by post-mortem evidence last month. Hunt protesters, having retrieved the remains of a fox killed by foxhounds, took them to a vet for post-mortem. The examination revealed
I READ with disbelief Margaret Rowley's letter (You Say, November 16) inviting Conservatives to join the Liberal Democrats. Is this the same Liberal Democrats that had 22 councillors on the Wyre Forest District Council only five years ago? The same Liberal
FRIDAY night was a night to remember for Bromsgrove Probus Club. It was the club's 30th birthday and they celebrated it in style with a ladies night at the Raven Hotel. The club's oldest member, 94 -year-old Bob Goodall, cut the cake. Chairman Cyril Baker
BROMSGROVE'S new housing chief has left his previous post amid a row over an alleged secret pay-off deal. Dasvinder Singh began his new job as director of housing services with Bromsgrove District Council just over a week ago, after allegedly being given
THEY had balloons, baked a birthday cake and even sent cards. But for residents in Birmingham Road this was a celebration with a difference. They were marking the first anniversary of a 15ft deep, 135ft long hole in their street. Twenty residents gathered
Matthew Lewis' dreams will come true on Saturday when he takes to the pitch as a Premier League team mascot. The football mad 12-year-old is a big fan of Middlesborough FC, who play West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns this weekend. The St John's Middle
FILM fans in Bromsgrove will have to continue to travel outside the area to see the latest blockbusters because the mulitplex giants say a cinema in the town would not pay. Big film companies including Paramount Universal, Odeon, Showcase Cinemas and
VILLAGERS in Barnt Green are celebrating after the threat of a housing development was dropped from the Local Plan. Bromsgrove District Council was set to hold a special meeting last night (Tuesday) to take on board new recommendations for the plan, which
TRIBUTES have poured in for a Frankley man who died in a head-on collision with a bus on a road in Rubery. Residents have flocked to Callowbrook Lane where David Doherty, aged 23, died to place flowers and pay their respects. The accident happened on
BROMSGROVE'S MP Julie Kirkbride this week sought to reassure her constituents after a sack containing mail went missing from the House of Commons. Letters sent to her office in the week starting Monday November 11 which do not receive a reply may have
THE approach road to Bromsgrove station at Aston Fields will be closed to traffic this Saturday from 7am to 6pm to allow work on the new car park to be carried out. Improvements to the station were made possible when the Strategic Rail Authority gave
A cash injection has improved facilities for playful tots at a Droitwich Spa village nursery. Youngsters aged four to five at Wychbold First and Nursery School can now enjoy extended facilities indoors and outside. Money from the Worcestershire Local
AN army of festive fans turned out for a Christmas fair in Droitwich Spa at the weekend. The town's Salvation Army branch held its annual money-spinner on Saturday morning and collected more than £700. Visitors snapped up stocking fillers from the wide
A GROUP of dissatisfied residents are planning to take on the Tory local government stronghold at the 2003 elections. Action for Droitwich (AFD) plans to challenge Tory power at Wychavon District Council and Droitwich Spa Town Council by putting forward
AN action plan has been drawn up to improve environmental health services in Droitwich Spa. The busy department at Wychavon District Council has undergone a best value review this year. After considering the inspector's report, 25 initiatives have been
Saturday, September 14, 2002 POWER, pace and finishing prowess were enough to see off Otley at Cross Green but Worcester must suspect that tougher challenges await. The Sixways side ran in 10 tries against a team which, palpably, had no answer to intelligent
OUTDOOR market traders could be selling their wares in Droitwich Spa every Saturday if the town's business group is successful. Droitwich Spa Association for Retail, Tourism and Services (DARTS) has agreed to work towards making stalls a weekly fixture
LICKEY Monarchs continue to destroy every team in their path in the Bromsgrove and District Table Tennis League. This week the division one champions' team of Roy Norton, Eric Hardman and Martin Clark won 9-1 at Astwood Bank. The Bank's only win came
BROMSGROVE Olympique cycling Club's Craig Talbot maintained his 100 per cent record at Solihull CC's Cyclo-Cross near Warwick last weekend. Talbot won the U12s event in style, taking his tally to six wins in six events for the season. Jason Dingley also
WE found the winning formula in style at Hastings and we need to reproduce that kind of form week in, week out. I described that performance as awesome and deep down we always felt that with the quality of players that we have that someone, somewhere
ARSONISTS have struck in Bidford in the middle of the eight-day strike by firefighters. The Balti Hut, High Street, was set alight on Sunday morning. A Green Goddess was called at 1.50am but two men who live above the restaurant spotted the blaze and
HISTORY matters to pupils at St Faith's Junior School. Roman and Celtic history came to life for pupils last Friday when they were shown how the societies used to live in the annual History Matters event.
AFTER years of waiting a joint headquarters for Alcester Scouts and Guides has finally been approved. Councillors agreed to plans for a permanent HQ for the 400 members to be built on land next to Alcester Infants School at the Arden Area committee meeting
THE newly appointed Alcester contractors have called people to a public meeting next week. The contractors, WSP Development, Timpson Manley, the Tourism Company and Rubicon regeneration, have been chosen by Advantage Alcester to conduct studies into the
More than £4,000 was raised at the latest charity dinner organised by Lynda Loomes. £1,000 will be going to Warwick Hospital's Breast Care Unit and the rest of the £4,235 raised will be going to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity. There were 134 diners
Alcester Flower Club will be holding a Christmas present demonstration today. The demonstration by Ian Lloyd will be held at Greig Hall from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and can be bought from Wendy on 762865.
Christmas cards will be on sale at Poplar Cottage, Evesham Street, Alcester, on Friday from 10am-4pm. All money raised will go towards the Alcester branch of the British Heart Foundation.
A real lifesaver has been lined up to switch on Bidford's Christmas lights on Sunday. Patrick Robinson, who played Ash on hit BBC drama Casualty, will be turning on the lights in Memorial Square at 5.15pm. Mr Robinson has recently been acting with the
St Benedict's High School teenagers joined in the spirit of raising money for Children In Need. More than 20 Year 11 pupils came to school in their pyjamas to raise money. Sara Andrews, 15, organised the day with her friends and hoped to raise more than
A GREIG trustee and the centre's caretaker have organised a concert to help raise money for the planned redevelopment. The concert, to be held on December 7, will play host to great acts from the town raising money for the centre. Trustee Linda Chadwick
PLANS to open the first lap dancing club in Redditch have been put forward amid claims the town offers night-time revellers only one sort of entertainment. A scheme to turn two empty work units in Britten Street into a two-storey nightclub has been submitted
A LUCKY teenager from Hollywood has scooped a whopping £100,000 on a National Lottery scratchcard. Stratford College student Gary McGrann, 16, an avid Birmingham City supporter was presented with a cheque by his favourite Blues player, Stan Laziridis,
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
A STUDLEY pub has been chosen to pilot a pioneering scheme offering drinkers a chance to find out more about learning. Leaflets detailing careers and learning information will be available at the Shakespeare pub during the four-month trial scheme. It
PHIL Davies - the architect of Worcester's downfall two years ago - is helping Halifax plot another Sixways sabotage. The Leeds Tykes coach held a scrum session at Ovenden Park last night as the Yorkshire contingent got together in a bid to bring down
Saturday, November 9, 2002 TOP of John Barton's Christmas wish list must be several pairs of new shooting boots. City's manager will also be tempted to add a few coaching videos detailing the art of possession and self help books in a bid to boost his
Saturday, November 2, 2002 IF Worcester City are to be serious Dr Martens Premier Division title contenders, then they can't afford to drop points in games like this. The table-toppers would surely have expected to beat rock-bottom Ilkeston Town, who
Saturday, October 26, 2002 WORCESTER City's title credentials suffered a dent when they failed to break down a resolute Halesowen Town during a lively encounter at The Grove. As goalless affairs go it was one of the more entertaining variety, but there
BROMSGROVE Rovers have pulled off a sizeable transfer coup by capturing highly-rated former Kidderminster Harriers French star Parfait Medou-Otye from Stourport Swifts. Medou-Otye, who has just returned from visiting family in France, joins Gary Hackett
THERE were boxes of delight in abundance at Inkberrow First School when the pupils decided to help out disadvantaged children in different parts of the world. The youngsters have been taking part in Operation Christmas Child, filling boxes with items
TWO 16-year-old Droitwich Spa boxers have failed in their quest to become national champions. Michael Pardoe and Anthony Bonehill both lost tremendous semi-final bouts on points at the National Association of Clubs for Young People at Ellesmere Port last
WORCESTER City ace Darren Middleton is on an FA Trophy mission after missing out on a cup final appearance two seasons ago. The midfielder had to sit on the sidelines after being cup-tied for Forest Green Rovers' 1-0 defeat to Canvey Island at Villa Park
UP to 70 firefighters' posts could be axed in Worcestershire and Herefordshire under controversial Government modernisation plans, the Fire Brigades Union warned last night. The claim was made as the FBU, employers and the Government dug in for a bitter
TOWNSPEOPLE were invited to lend a hand in the ancient form of hedge-laying in Headless Cross at the weekend. The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) undertook the traditional craft at Birchfield Road, opposite the Severn Stars pub, on behalf
A NEW shop which hopes to cash in on the growing trend for consumers to demand home-grown local produce. Capers Fine Foods opened its doors for business in Pershore's High Street last Friday. Owner Helen Saunders, from Upton Snodsbury, will be selling
A COUNTY worker has been selected as a finalist in the Engineering Apprentice of the Year Awards. Alex Robbins, who works at Purac, in Kidderminster, is up for a prize in the Final Year Apprentice category in the awards, organised by the Engineering Employers
A top make-up artist will be beautifying the people of Redditch as make-overs take over the Elizabeth Arden counter in Debenhams. Bookings are now being taken for people who want their make-up professionally done by Joseph Hernandez, the international
A REDDITCH man who is approaching his 23rd year of army service has been awarded an MBE. Former Woodrow First, Dingleside Middle and The Leys High school pupil Graham Lewis joined the army as an apprentice chef in 1980, aged 16. He has since served in
People in Redditch experiencing any form of emotional difficulty can now contact the Worcester Samaritans via e-mail. The new service allows people who may be reluctant to use the phone the chance to communicate their fears without directly talking to
THE group meets on the second Monday of each month at Malt Mill Lane Centre, starting at 7pm. This month, there was a slideshow of Coombe Castle in Devon. Next month will be a social evening to include Christmas cake, mince pies and a drink, plus Christmas
THIS year's Christmas concert, an annual feature for more than 20 years, is to take place on December 14 in the newly refurbished theatre at Kingsley College. The band will be joined by the popular group Sounds Musical and also by young players who have
THE November meeting at the church hall in Astwood Bank was well attended, with nine visitors. Demonstrator Joan Sutherton completed six floral arrangements on a Christmas theme. Her final arrangement was done in white and silver with a star hanging at
THE president welcomed members and visitors to the AGM. Details were given about the Cardiff shopping trip, two theatre visits to see Guys and Dolls and the Birmingham Hippodrome panto, to carol services - one in Kidderminster, the other in Barnt Green
THE November meeting was the AGM. President Helen Powell welcomed members. Secretary Brenda Kirkman read the annual report and treasurer Carol Clarke gave the financial statement for the last 12 months. Nominations for the committee for 2003 were put
IN November, president Alison Warren welcomed members to the first monthly meeting with the new committee. A bouquet and handmade card were presented to Sheila Darby on the occasion of a special birthday. Sheila has been an active and valued member since
BOTH sections of the Astwood Bank branch held their AGMs recently. Fortunately all officers were willing to stand for re-election. For General Branch these were D Bish, President; J Partington, Vice- President; C T Wareing, Chairman; R Gurden, Vice Chairman
THE guest speaker for the Bromsgrove & Redditch Club had to cancel at the last moment. However, the club is lucky to have many interesting and well-qualified members of different professions and one, Miss Diana Fletcher, immediately volunteered to
ON November 15, Michael Farr, a retired county archivist, gave an illustrated talk on the History of Warwick Castle to a large audience. He was responsible for cataloguing the very large Warwick archive when it was bought for £120,000 and therefore had
AN exhibition of new John Harris watercolours will be in Inkberrow this week. Mr Harris, who taught art for many years in both the UK and Malawi, turned to full-time painting in 1986 when he resigned as head of art at Arrow Vale High School. His exhibition
Former headteacher John Smith will be guest of honour at Arrow Vale Community High School's prize giving ceremony tonight. The event, which celebrates pupils' achievements, begins at 7.30pm.
ECO-friendly youngsters from a Redditch first school collected bags of clothes and shoes for a recycling day. It was the second such event for pupils at Webheath First School, who already recycle cans, foil and printer cartridges as well as composting
There will be an evening of Bavarian music, fun and laughter on Saturday, December 7, to help raise money for Cookhill Village Hall's refurbishment fund. Plans are also set for a night of frivolity in the village hall to welcome in the new year. Tickets
St Mary's Catholic Primary School children will be performing with the Redditch Choral Society on Saturday, November 30 at 7.30pm. The lessons and carols service for Christmas will be held at St Stephen's Church in the town centre and be broadcast on
Cake sales, collections and costumes at St Augustine's School has helped to raise hundreds of pounds for childrens' charities. The pupils and staff at the Hunt End school dressed up in range of costumes, bought and tucked in to delicious cakes and did
POLICE are hunting an armed robber with "odd shaped eyes" who struck at a Worcester bookmakers. The knife-wielding raider, who escaped with thousands of pounds, was described as having a squinting left eye and a wide-open right eye when he came racing
WORCESTER City Football Club's dream of moving to a new stadium could still become reality after last night's vital council cabinet meeting. City councillors voted in favour of amending the Local Plan to allow a stadium and retail enabling development
THIS is George the cat, who is making a good recovery after being shot in the eye with an air gun. Four-and-a-half-year-old George's eye was removed by vets after he was rushed to a city vet covered in blood. Now his owner, Lucinda Green, of Foxwell Street
ORGANISERS of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre are hoping that the 10th annual event will be the most successful yet, with around 100,000 people descending on the Faithful City. The Fayre gets under way tomorrow with more than 100 stalls expected
A TEENAGER found dead on the lounge floor of his friend's flat had consumed a cocktail of methadone, diazepam and alcohol the night before, an inquest heard. James Edwards was described as coming from a solid family background with a safe home environment
WORCESTER City Council's cabinet has backed plans to scupper Tesco's bid in the St John's supermarket battle. Councillor Simon Geraghty hopes to secure a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on a "ransom strip" of land owned by the county council to clear
A MAN who terrorised his former girlfriend and her new lover has been subject to a restraining order, imposed by Worcester magistrates. The court heard how Carl Taylor made telephone calls and hurled abuse from his car, threatening to kill ex-girlfriend
A HOMEOWNER claims she has lost more than half a million pounds after the Government buried culled animal carcases next to her house during last year's foot-and-mouth epidemic. Angie Gregg has been told by her estate agent that the house at Throckmorton
PUPILS in Worcester are not going to be denied the chance to learn languages, headteachers have vowed. It comes after news that more than half of the country's high schools will drop foreign languages as a compulsory subject at Key Stage 4. The change
PEOPLE wanting to dispose of bulky household goods in Wychavon will soon be able to benefit from a free collection service provided by the district council. Wychavon District Council has launched its initiative which allows each property to have two units
EVESHAM people are being warned by police to be wary of doorstep callers after a woman agreed to have her driveway cleaned. The woman in Evesham agreed to have her driveway cleaned by a man and woman who visited her home and offered their services. They
YOUNGSTERS from a city amateur dramatic society are getting ready to hit the road with their winter cabaret group. The first performance by Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section will be next month at St Mary's Hall, Worcester. After
Formed: 1902 St.George's Lane, Worcester, WR1 1QT Tel: 01905 23003 Fax: 01905 26668 Club web site: www.worcestercityfc.org.uk Chairman: Dr Michael Sorensen Vice Chairman: Laurie Brown Directors: Brian Lancaster, Trevor Griffiths, Jon Prescott, Alan Wills
STUDLEY dangerman Craig Pountney is back on the goal trail after scoring a last minute winner for Sunday side Mayfly at the weekend - and he is champing at the bit for a first team recall. Last season's Midland Alliance golden boot winner has been sidelined
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, November 30 Premier Division: Ettingshall HT v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Ledbury Town Reserves (2.45). Saturday, December 7 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Sedgley
Monday, November 25, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers' interest in the Dr Martens League Cup ended on Monday night with an abysmal performance and 3-0 defeat at Solihull Borough. A changed Rovers side saw Morgan Brookes play his first match of the season and a
Saturday, November 23, 2002 FOUR second half goals gave Bromsgrove Rovers a 4-1 victory over Rocester and kept them top of the Dr Martens Western last Saturday. But Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side were made to work for the three points and were perhaps
A woman died after a pensioner hit the wrong pedal of his powerful Range Rover and it shot forward pinning her against a petrol station wall. Dennis Wall, aged 81, was moving the automatic to let a customer behind him get to a pump at Tesco in Redditch
WITH regard to your article about cuts to bus services, what was lacking, unbelievably, was any mention of the police and the upholding of the law in these areas. For every yob, there are 100 law-abiding, decent people who pay their taxes so they can
YOUR highly alarming report states many bus services will stop at 6pm in a few weeks' time. It mentioned routes 146, 247 and 343 which serve Studley and the Alexandra Hospital until late evening, although these are subsidised and not directly affected
IN the letter from Robin King regarding the "Devil" poster (Advertiser, November 13) he seeks to demolish the Christian faith. Christians are told to take a good look at modern society and also to get a sense of humour. We do indeed look at modern society
I'M sorry that my second letter in the last 12 months seemed to upset Mr Braithwaite so much (Advertiser, November 20). Maybe it was my worry about problems we face as a society. My worry that our young need to have on board a set of principles that the
IN response to numerous letters about the new bus station and improvements to the Kingfisher Centre, I would like to say that I (am I the only one?) think the new bus station and shops are excellent. This is with the exception of the design around Stand
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Men's First XI maintained their unbeaten start to the season after holding fellow promotion chasers Redditch to a 3-3 home draw last Saturday. Redditch drew first blood in the DTZ West Midlands One encounter before picking up their
I FEEL I have to write to congratulate all those involved in the tremendous effort and result that has gone into the redevelopment of the Kingfisher Centre. This includes the excellent new bus station and its facilities. It is also wonderful to be able
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Men's First XI fell to their fourth defeat in seven games last Saturday with a 3-2 defeat at Aldridge. The result leaves Gareth Thomas' team fourth bottom of DTZ West Midlands Premier with seven points from seven games. Spa host
ON Friday, I visited Ridgeway Middle School in Astwood Bank and met the new headteacher, Mr Burgess, and some very interesting pupils. I had a very nice tour of the school from Jack Walker and Ben Williams, of Year 8, and a chat with school council members
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Ladies Seconds slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Stourport last Saturday. Stourport scored midway through the first half for a 1-0 half time lead. Bromsgrove captain Helen Hartiss fed newcomer Amanda Johnson who equalised to give the visitors
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Ladies Seconds lost 3-1 at top of the league Old Sils Seconds last Saturday. Spa started well and put early pressure on the hosts and scored a well worked goal through Jackie Woodward. But Old Sils came back strongly and by half
THERE are good legal and technical grounds for refusing Popes Lane By-Products Ltd an operating licence for a greatly enlarged incinerator in Astwood Bank, but it's also worth making a couple of general points. The company is trying to turn a small-scale
HEADLESS Cross Ladies FC have arranged a potential title decider in Redditch on Sunday. With their adopted Lye Meadow base unavailable, Rob Auld's league leaders will take on their biggest title rivals Kidderminster at Pathways Pitches, Matchborough (
WITH Adam Crozier's fate at the head of the FA sealed by a cabal of Premiership chairmen, Redditch could be set to play host to a similar summit by representatives of the women's game on Friday. The Valley Stadium, the adopted home of FA Women's Premier
I AM writing to complain about the dreadful amounts of litter that always seems to be found outside McDonald's on Church Green in the town centre. Firstly, are people incapable of putting their rubbish into a litter bin? And secondly, could the staff
ON November 10, I attended a Remembrance Day service at St Luke's Church, Headless Cross. A large part of the congregation was made up of groups from the Scout and Guide movement. They listened quietly as the vicar spoke of her visits to Northern Ireland
A REDDITCH teenager who has undergone years of kidney dialysis but always kept smiling has won the regional National Kidney Research Fund's Young Hero Award. Vinay Ladwa, 13, has to undergo nine hours of dialysis in three sessions every week at Birmingham
THIS was Ipsley Mount Nursing Home, seen here in the early part of last century. The home was near the present Trafford Retail Park in Ipsley Street. In the early 1930s, the home was run by a Nurse Tristram. The picture is from the collection of Alan
November 28, 1952 PLANS to obviate flooding at the Allendale Estate, Studley, were referred to at Wednesday's meeting of Alcester Rural District Council. A letter from the architects pointed out that the county surveyor attributed the flooding to the
Ophthalmology service provision for Redditch and Bromsgrove will come under the spotlight once more at a meeting tomorrow night. Bromsgrove Council's health and leisure scrutiny committee will meet to discuss the issue with presentations from the ophthalmology
Townspeople are being urged to avoid flu by getting a free jab at their local surgery. The flu campaign is targeting everyone over the age of 65 as well as those with underlying medical conditions such as chronic respiratory conditions, kidney or heart
REDDITCH surrendered top spot in the DTZ Debenham Thorpe Midlands West One with a 3-3 draw at neighbours Bromsgrove. Tom Hiles' men threw away a 3-1 lead in the second half to slip behind Yardley on goal difference. Both sides have 14 points because Yardley
RUSHDEN AND DIAMONDS 2 HARRIERS 1 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' FA Cup woes continued as they failed to make the second round of the money-spinning competition for the third time in four seasons on Tuesday. A 2-1 replay defeat at Rushden and Diamonds denied
Redditch Company of Archers hosted their 21st annual Open Stafford Competition at Kingsley College on Sunday. The tournament was filled to capacity with 80 of the region's top archers competing. Roy Nash of neighbouring Redhill Archery Club smashed the
Champions Lickey Monarchs enjoyed a comfortable 9-1 win at Astwood Bank in the Bromsgrove and District Table Tennis League. Roy Norton, Eric Hardman and Martin Clark romped home with the Bank's only win from Dave Wood. Newly promoted Droitwich B are finding
BECI Dale was the highest finisher as Studley Blue n' White Rope Skippers enjoyed a successful outing at the open age European Championships in Fredricia, Denmark. Competing against older athletes, Dale came in seventh overall and second in the 3min speed
SOME of the best entertainers around have gathered to record a charity CD for a good cause And on Tuesday, the same musicians and singers will perform live in aid of the specialist baby care unit at the Alexandra Hospital. The show, at Samantha's in Church
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole two lorries worth £60,000 from Padgets Lane. The lorries were stolen between 11am on Saturday, November 16, and 1.45pm the following day from Midland Steel Trader. It is believed the secure yard where they were stored
A SPECIALLY formed team is being created to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and harassment across the town. The move comes in an attempt to meet the needs of townsfolk who have called for Redditch Council to deal more effectively with anti-social behaviour
HEADLESS Cross Ladies were foiled by the wet weather at the weekend and with a blank date this Sunday they face four weeks without a competitive game. Manager Rob Auld is trying to arrange a friendly to keep his table-toppers sharp. Title-rivals Fairfield
FROM the Fulham frying pan, Birmingham City Ladies step into the Doncaster Belles furnace on Sunday. The National Division's only professional side again proved Birmingham's nemesis, dishing out a 5-0 defeat to end the Redditch-based side's Premier League
LAST week's last gasp defeat to Leamington has cost Alvechurch the initiative in the ICIS Combination title race. Andy Hibbert's side have fallen nine points behind leaders Rugby with only two games in hand after their first defeat of the season. Rugby
