A KILLER bug lurking in a holiday shower has been blamed for the death of a Bransford woman. Ann Bristow, of New House Cottages, is believed to have contracted Legionnaires' disease while showering on holiday in Majorca last November. She died from the
NEW bus routes are on the way for Malvern people, thanks to a cash injection of almost £1m. The Department of Transport has awarded Worcestershire County Council £992,000 to help develop a quality passenger transport service in the Malvern Hills district
Bretforton Juniors 1, Cheltenham Juniors 2 THIS was the first match of the new year and what the juniors lacked in experience they made up for with enthusiasm and spirit. Bretforton had several chances to take the lead but were thwarted by the Cheltenham
A U-TURN by city chiefs has saved the Faithful City's youth service and helped ensure pristine bowling greens for parks this summer. Worcester City Council claims it has "listened to the people" after changing its mind on some of their controversial budget
HEALTH chiefs are under pressure to "come clean" over plans to solve South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust's financial crisis. Tory MP Peter Luff has been upset by speculation the cash-strapped PCT may be planning to axe Pershore hospital. Now the Mid-Worcestershire
THE intensity of feeling continues to grow in the long-running dispute over firemen's pay, following the Government's threat, yesterday, to invoke legal powers to force a settlement. As firefighters in Worcestershire and Herefordshire came to the end
A PLAN is being launched to find ways of helping more than 300 people who are left without homes in the Malvern Hills district every year. It is part of a nationwide move to reduce homelessness and protect some of the most vulnerable people in society
A TEENAGER who bullied another boy and led police on a wild goose chase through Warndon has been praised for his efforts to grow up. The 17-year-old gave up his delinquent life with an "idiot" friend after punching a boy in a Post Office queue and fleeing
A RURAL county primary school has been found to be on the right tracks and judged as providing a good all-round education for its young pupils. Great Witley CE Primary School was visited by inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted
PARTS of a Kidderminster estate have become "no-go zones" for two troublemakers blamed for causing months of misery. Keith Dockerty and Brett Pearson have been banned from shops, a pub and streets around their homes and ordered to behave by magistrates
THE sparkle is still in the eyes of one loving couple who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary to-day. Frank and Joan Taylor, of Gardens Walk, Upton-upon-Severn, first met in the unusual circumstances of a Forces' sickbay, when they were
BUILDINGS housing an historic carpet firm are on the verge of being sold to a firm of developers for more than £3 million with a threat to around 60 jobs. The Tomkinson's site in Duke Place, Kidderminster, was put on the market last year by floorcovering
DOZENS of wannabe recyclers have stepped up to volunteer their services as rubbish-sorting "guinea pigs" after a Shuttle/Times and News appeal. We asked for volunteers to test the new recycling and wheelie-bin collection scheme which, from July, is set
JOBS are to be axed at one of Kidderminster's oldest printing firms as it tries to recover from the blow of losing a major order. Workers at GT Cheshire and Sons Ltd, Coventry Street, were said to be "shocked" at the scale of the redundancies. One worker
WORKING in the kitchens at London's Savoy Hotel is the chance of a lifetime for a young catering student from Tenbury Wells. Kevin Tisdale, 18, now in his final year at Worcester College of Technology, has been awarded the tutors prize for the student
A "CARING" woman whose life was looking after children has been killed on a notorious road junction. Nina Jones, 74, died just before noon last Thursday after her Daewoo Lanos collided with a Toyota MR2 at the Old Worcester Road junction on the A449 at
ONE of the first residents of a new £2.5 million residential care home in Pershore has visited the site to give the new building her seal of approval. Margaret Foley will move into the Heathlands care home in Station Road when it opens its doors in April
NEWLY redundant Christopher Gadd was trying to get his teeth into a new career when a dog bit his finger off. It was the end of a rough week for the luckless 58-year-old software salesman who was starting a new venture by pushing leaflets through letterboxes
TENBURY'S famous fruit tree nursery, set up in the 1950s by Frank P Matthews, is to be featured in a new television show. The BBC's new Flying Gardener series, which is being screened later this year has chosen to film a programme on the the nursery.
EVERY resident in the district is to get the chance to speak out on revolutionary plans for recycling rubbish - at a cost of £30,000. A questionnaire is going out to 42,000 Wyre Forest homes this week over the frequency of future bin collections and the
VILLAGERS who twinned with a Central American community following a devastating earthquake are encouraging others to do the same. The Far Forest Friendship Club wants people to write to its pen pals in El Salvador. Club organiser Joyce Crowley believes
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EIGHT up-and-coming sports stars have shared £1,500 in this year's Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation awards. The dedicated Wyre Forest teenagers are involved in diverse activities ranging from swimming and sailing to cricket and cycling. The foundation has
Cycle road racer Liam Preece has future hopes of turning professional and taking part in the Olympics. After only two years of competing, the Stourport 15-year-old has already represented the West Midlands region in international youth tours in Ireland
ANDREW Hibberd is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ben Ainslie in the sailing world. The Kidderminster 13- year-old has been promoted to the national squad for the Optimist class. Andrew, who started at Trimpley Sailing Club, won his
SPEEDY 15-year-old swimmer Amy Smith has already tested her undoubted ability against Olympic and Commonwealth medallists. The Wyre Forest Swimming Club star reached the semi-finals of the Senior Great British Short Course Championships in Cambridge and
British junior judo champion Tom Walker has been racking up the medals in competition over the past year. The 11-year-old won his gold at national level after a silver the previous year and was also a regional winner in kata, the demonstration form of
A PUNCH victim needed 24-hour care and was unable to work after being attacked in the street, Worcester Crown Court heard. Ian Hussey was felled by a blow from Patrick Lavelle and suffered a fractured skull as his head hit the pavement. Mr Hussey was
MUSIC SOCIETY: A fascinating and delightful concert of baroque music, played on authentic instruments of the period, was enjoyed by more than a 100 members at Campden School. The gifted young trio of players, Graham O'Sullivan (baroque flute) Joseph Crouch
PARISH COUNCIL: The parish council meeting last Wednesday had all members present, together with county coun Clive Holt. There was only one application for the vacancy on the council caused by the resignation of coun Jean McClymont from Mr Noel Christie
GARDENING CLUB: Moreton Gardening Club held their January meeting in the women's institute hall. The chairman, Frank Saunders, welcomed members and introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr Goodwin from Fosseway Farm Nursery. He brought a large number
PARISH COUNCIL: Severn Trent is progressing with the flood alleviation work. Due to the increase in the volume of traffic the proposed major repair work to Cleeve Road will now be delayed while the Fish and Anchor Bank is closed. The siting of a dog fouling
GARDENING CLUB: The January meeting held at Wickhamford Village Hall and was well supported with 28 members present to see a video on The Gardens of Heligan. This interesting and informative video clearly depicted the gardens' transformation from its
OUT AND ABOUT: On Saturday, Major Mustard Puppets will be at Bidford Library between 3.30pm and 4.15pm, to entertain 3-7 year olds. Entrance free. The Community Group enjoyed an excellent meal at The Three Horseshoes at Wixford on Wednesday, January 22
GARDENING CLUB: The inter-club garden quiz competition will take place on Tuesday, February 4 at Willersey Village Hall at 7.30pm. The teams taking part are Wickhamford, Evesham, Harvington, Pershore and Broadway Garden Clubs. The questions will be on
PARISH COUNCIL: The Postmaster, Mr J. Marshall, outlined the new process of obtaining pensions from the Post Office that will come into force at the beginning of April and also additional banking facilities. Mr Miller asked if the trees on the village
VIP GROUP: The Mickleton VIP Group meets in the Joseph Webb Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, 11am to 12.30pm .New members and their helpers are very welcome, meeting costs for VIP members are £1 per meeting and 25p for helpers which includes
KEY defender Craig Hinton has admitted Kidderminster Harriers are making themselves too easy to beat after their play-off hopes took another jolt on Tuesday night. Harriers lost 3-1 at home to promotion-chasing Oxford United in Division Three with defensive
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UNSETTLED defender Abdou Sall joined Rushden and Diamonds on a two-day trial this week. The 22-year-old trained with Brian Talbot's side and played the full 90 minutes at centre-back in a 2-1 home reserve defeat to Notts County on Tuesday. But Rushden
A BREAK of six weeks failed to put off Kidderminster Harriers Ladies who defeated Knowle 3-0 on Sunday. Sam Rogers got Harriers off to a great start when she scored from close range after a goalmouth scramble on only four minutes. Vicky Hyde powered home
SUNDAY: Ettington/Pillerton, start at 10am, five miles. Details: 01789 740138. WEDNESDAY: Heart of England Way - Milford to Castle Ring, start 9.30am, nine hilly miles. Details: 01789 400944. Chipping Campden/Broadway, start 10am, 10 hilly miles. Details
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BY this time a century ago, the development of railways in Victorian Britain was not seen as having been a total blessing. "Crowquill", in his Journal comment column for this week of 1903, wrote: "There was lamentation in many places when the railways
1803: The Governors of our Infirmary return thanks to the Worcester Lodge of Free-Masons for a liberal donation of Five Guineas. T. Weston respectfully informs his friends that he has taken Fearnal Heath House near this city for the education of Young
THE setting up of "colonies" for tramps in Worcestershire was seriously considered at this time 100 years ago by the various boards of guardians who ran the county's workhouses and provided for the very poor and needy. The Journal explained: "At first
THE first meeting of the New Year began on a sad note with the president, Mrs Beryl Yarrow, announcing that a previous well-regarded and talented member, Mrs Nina Holman, had died. The secretary, Mrs June Barrett said the letter of support for Shipston
A SPECTACULAR break-out by more than 60 wayward teenage boys from a Worcestershire reformatory naturally captured the headlines in Berrow's Journal this week exactly a century ago. "Revolt by Stoke Reformatory Boys" was the banner headline above the report
EIGHT up-and-coming sports stars have shared £1,500 in this year's Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation awards. The dedicated Wyre Forest teenagers are involved in diverse activities ranging from swimming and sailing to cricket and cycling. The foundation has
Cycle road racer Liam Preece has future hopes of turning professional and taking part in the Olympics. After only two years of competing, the Stourport 15-year-old has already represented the West Midlands region in international youth tours in Ireland
THANK you for the support you and your paper has offered to Evesham Hospital in the light of the review and consultation exercise currently being undertaken by the Executive Board of the South Worcestershire NHS Primary Care Trust in an effort to address
Craig Wood's reputation for producing runs under pressure with great maturity has helped him on to the county cricket trail. The 17-year-old has a place in the Worcestershire Academy and hopes to break into their second string this summer. Craig forced
SPEEDY 15-year-old swimmer Amy Smith has already tested her undoubted ability against Olympic and Commonwealth medallists. The Wyre Forest Swimming Club star reached the semi-finals of the Senior Great British Short Course Championships in Cambridge and
British junior judo champion Tom Walker has been racking up the medals in competition over the past year. The 11-year-old won his gold at national level after a silver the previous year and was also a regional winner in kata, the demonstration form of
PETER Luff's call for South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust to come clean on its plans for solving a financial crisis should not be dismissed as party political point-scoring, as some might try to have us believe. Neither should anyone consider the
The classic tale Toad of Toad Hall by AA Milne comes to the Royal shakespeare Theatre, Stratford, next month. It is a classic, magical tale of riverbank animals - wise old Badger, kind Ratty, gentle Mole, and conceited, boastful,bossy Toad, whose addiction
HOCKEY: Stourport have bolstered their ranks as they look to escape from the National League Division One relegation zone. Pakistani international Irfan Yousaf is in town to join his brother Imran who has been a success so far with his deadly short-corner
HOCKEY: A strong Stourport seconds team dominated a vital fixture against Barford Tigers on Saturday to win 2-1. Tom White and Jamie Henderson grabbed the goals as Stourport controlled the midfield and created numerous chances throughout, especially in
VOLLEYBALL: Confidence-lacking Cleobury Mortimer ladies need to find a victory run or face relegation trouble in National League Division Two. Cleobury's next two matches at home to teams below them are crucial after their disappointing 3-0 defeat at
MOTORSPORT: Arley schoolboy Ross Danby continues to stun the motorcycle world after another terrific display. Bewdley Motorcycle Club's Danby, only just into his teens, came second in the Dudley and District Club's Midland Centre team trial at Kinlet.
CANOEING: More paddlers are needed in Wyre Forest as a group looks to boost their numbers to cover costs. Wyre Forest Canoe Club have set up a noticeboard in Stourport Library until Friday, February 7, and it will be moved to Kidderminster Library later
PRESENT Laughter on at the Malvern Theatres all this week, is a very entertaining production. Rik Mayall, who plays the ruthlessly charming actor Gary Essendine, is a powerful figure in the play that Noel Coward wrote and built around himself and his
ATHLETICS: The second annual meeting of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club is on Tuesday, February 18, at Stourport Sports Club, Kingsway, at 7.30pm. All members and parents are asked to make every effort to attend this important meeting.
BOWLING: The title chase in the Gilt Edge Short Mat League is turning into a two-horse race between Tornadoes and Invincibles. Both teams scored maximums this week and third-placed Chester Road again dropped two points. Tornadoes have 101, Invincibles
DARTS: Banks's Bewdley League leaders Great Western had an early scare against Hop Pole when P Carter lost the opening game. But Western came back strongly and despite P Pollard winning one for Hop Pole, D Johnson clocked out on 97 to give the top team
THE race is on to raise up to £60,000 before April so ambitious plans for a new village hall can become reality. People living in Areley Kings have been urged to contribute to a final fundraising drive to reach the £580,000 target to build a new hall.
CHESS: Gerald Link defeated Sam Tombs to give Kidderminster Knights a 2.5-1.5 home win over Malvern in Worcester and District Chess League Division One. Full results (Kidderminster first): F Pickett 0.5, B Turner 0.5; J Wrench 0.5, G Herbert 0.5; P Yates
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
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
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
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
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
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
Wing wizard Hodge was signed by Ian Britton on a non-contract basis in January after seven months out of the game. But Hodge's experience stands him in good stead with 362 Football League appearances and 35 goals for Exeter, Swansea, Gillingham and Northampton
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
NATIONAL Standard AC, Heron Pool: Ivan Laight 24lb 13oz (peg 200), John Evans 14-2 (34), Colin Owen 11-9 (26). The lowest weight of the match was 3lb 4oz and there were no dry nets. Winter Open, Heron: Carl Jones (Strettons) 22-4 (all roach), Jason Alwell
A JUNIOR match will be run during half-term on Tuesday and Friday, February 18 and 21, starting at 9.30am. Wednesday, Bank and Island: Mick Dell 54-3 (Island peg 16), P Short 48-10, Cliff Payne 39-12. Thursday, Meadow: Allan Higgs 63-0, Colin Pace 38-
LARFORD Open: T Moreton 28-3-8dr, P Briscoe 27-7, A Jones 21-11-5, B Blizzard 18-6-5. The next contest is on Sunday, February 9, on Specimen Lake, with a 9.30am draw. Call Mark Lewis on 01299 871735 for details. KDAA Sunday: M McGuinness 20-11, T Quarterman
WINTER League, Stourport: Reg Bastable 19-2, Warren Blizzard 8-13, Steve Oakes 8-6, Chris Gale 8-4, Andy Napthene 7-5. League after three rounds: Steve Oakes 5, Gary Owen and Gale 16, Trevor Wills 19, Blizzard 21, Tim Jones 22. The next round will be
ROUND four, 16 competing: Ian Tetsall 15-8, Harry Millward 12-7, Brian Hill 11-12, Stan James 9-0. Round five will be fished on Mick Grinnall's Pools at Clay Farm, draw 9am, fishing 10am until 2.30pm.
COUNTERFEIT cigarettes have been sold in Kidderminster and Worcester - prompting warnings from Trading Standards chiefs. A haul of fake Benson and Hedges cigarettes were seized from a shop in the county last week following a tip-off, said principal county
A MAN'S necklace was stolen while he was taking money out of a cash machine. The 24-year-old was at the cashpoint in Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, when he was attacked by two men at about 8pm last Thursday. Both were white. One was about 6ft with short
THE annual prize presentation is at the social club on Saturday, February 22, from 8pm. Names and meal orders must be given at the February meeting. The first contest of the new season will be at Hallow Tip, Worcester, on Sunday, February 9. Members taking
SOME weeks ago the Weavers Wharf developers were told by the Government's own agency, CABE, to go away and work on plans for renovating the Piano Building and exploiting the space between it and Slingfield Mill. It would appear they have done no such
A CONTEST will be held on the River Severn, Lyttelton pegs 13-43, on Sunday. Christmas Cup: Dave Montroy 4-1, P White 1-11-8, John Gale 0-13-0. Aggregate final positions: 1 Gale, 2 White, 3 F Guest, 4 Richard Broadhurst, 5 Montroy. For details of Sunday's
LYTTELTON, pegs 44-79: Paul Wilson 14-3, Derek Willis 4-9, Jerry Bartlett 2-1, Reg Bastable 1-7-8, Pete Trueman 1-4, Keith Bunce 0-14-8.
AN early goal failed to stop Wyre Forest Brintons from thrashing bottom side Malvern Rangers 6-1 in West Midlands League Division One South. Rangers struck on just five minutes in a difficult first half as Simon Barnett's drive found the top corner. Forest
CHADDESLEY Corbett have introduced a player sponsorship scheme to help boost their limited funds. The West Midlands League Division One South club were without a game at the weekend. But players are asked to meet at Brintons at 12.45pm for Saturday's
CAMPDEN Town took a huge step towards lifting the Journal Premier Division title in the Stratford Alliance after a 4-0 home defeat of Badsey United. The losers' village neighbours, Rangers, could only manage a goalless draw with FISSC, a result that leaves
A BREAK of six weeks failed to put off Kidderminster Harriers Ladies who defeated Knowle 3-0 on Sunday. Sam Rogers got Harriers off to a great start when she scored from close range after a goalmouth scramble on only four minutes. Vicky Hyde powered home
WELLFIELD: T Hyrons 3-11, C Brown 2-10, D Moles 2-9, M Brickles 1-9. Members are reminded that Hurcott Pool is closed on Saturday.
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League RELEGATION threatened Badsey Rec Reserves gained much needed Division Three points with victory at Crowle. Level at the interval, Badsey banged in five second half goals courtesy of Sutherland (3), Simms (2) and Barry
AS sure as night follows day, the New Year heralds the usual story that Council Tax rises of 15 per cent are likely. Correct me if I am wrong, but inflation is about two to three per cent, average wage rises are about the same - but 15 per cent more money
A KIDDERMINSTER derby in Worcestershire Sunday Minor Cup round three saw a 4-1 victory for Three Crowns over higher-ranked CBS Rotary. Rock Sports, lying second in Division Three, had a battle at Red Horse but won 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Two
SOUTH Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has just over a year to get its books in order by paying off a £5m debt and finding ways of knocking £5m off its annual budget. If it fails the jobs of its chief executive Mike Ridley and the board itself will be
WITH the audit report on the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust for 2001/2 revealing its numerous failures, I would highlight two major issues. One is that the published costs show a year-on-year increase given to the trust from 102 per cent in
FRIENDS of Pershore hospital have poured thousands of pounds into their cottage hospital. The cash raised through tireless fundraising and the thought that services could be cut have left them feeling devastated. "It is more than a hospital," chairman
OVER the last few days, most households in Wyre Forest have received a questionnaire, considered to be a public consultation over the issue of refuse collection and recycling. What it really is, is a classic bit of buck-passing, because Wyre Forest District
WILLIAM Woodhouse scored a hat-trick for Bewdley Severns U-12s in a Stourport and District Youth League 5-0 away victory over bottom side Droitwich Packers. The other two goals were scored by Sam Woodhouse and Scott Crane. For Ferndale Colts U-11s, Matthew
PERSHORE MP Sir Michael Spicer has said it would be an 'act of vandalism' to question the future of Pershore Cottage Hospital. Wychavon District Council has called a public consultation meeting at the town's Civic Centre today, where the future of the
THE saga over the former Evesham magistrate's court chairman's chair took a new twist this week when a town councillor stepped in to buy it, to ensure it remains in the town's ownership. Andy Dyke bought the chair after the Journal revealed last week
PLAYER-of-the-match Stacy Whittall ran the show from midfield as Ferndale U-16s won 3-2 at Redditch in the Central Warwickshire League. Tina Ridings, Kayleigh Hateley and skipper Holly Penwarden scored in a hard-fought game. The girls travel to Northfield
Evesham Utd 4, Bedworth Utd 3 COMMON Road's biggest crowd for more than two years witnessed an epic contest that was only decided in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Wesley Joyce, shoved up front in a bold gamble by Phil Mullen, claimed the last-gasp
Evesham Utd Robins U-10 8, Suckley Harriers 0 ROBINS continued their unbeaten run in the Mercian League with a comfortable win when there was hardly a threat on their goal throughout the game thanks to the efforts of Conor Taylor and Hayden Grantham.
ALL Stars battled with Loom and Shuttle in a 10-goal thriller in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League but neither side could snatch victory and they ended level at 5-5. Other results: FC Classics 3, NFC Boys 5; AC Kebab 2, Sevens 0; Bagleys Estates 2,
A 76-year-old grieving Pershore pensioner is demanding answers from the Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust after his wife died in hospital in agony. Bob Dormer from Great Comberton questions the level of care at the new Worcester Royal Hospital after
Evesham Utd Robins U-9 4, Littleton Jnrs 3 A CLOSE and exciting game saw Robins finally overcame the visitors to extend their lead at the top of the Ambassador League. Elliott Grady opened the scoring after showing great persistence before David Stringer
A PROJECT which has supported the work of two Pershore centres could come to an abrupt halt soon because funding is running out. Rural Opportunities, which has helped to put on courses for students at Pershore Study Centre and some at the Number 8 Arts
A MAN has pledged to make sure that every roadside six foot fence in Wychavon has planning permission if he is forced to remove the fence which is the subject of a planning row. John Newberry, of Hill Close, Westmancote, Bredon, has been refused planning
A NORWEGIAN-owned company will be seeking the views of Throckmorton residents worried about possible health and environmental problems arising from the carcass burial site on the village's former airfield. Despite repeated reassurances from agencies managing
A CLOSE title chase is set to unfold over the next few weeks after Stoke joined Kidderminster Carolians and Aston Old Edwardians on 18 points in Midlands Three West (North). KCs' could have few complaints about their 19-10 defeat at Stoke on Saturday
STOURPORT secured a welcome home boost with a 17-15 victory over local rivals Tenbury. The home side dominated early on in the friendly and took the lead through an excellent forwards try finished off by open-side flanker Victor Little. Tenbury rallied
MARGATE manager Chris Kinnear has no fears about playing at St George's Lane in Saturday's FA Trophy clash. Every match this season has been an away day for the Nationwide Conference club who are ground-sharing with Dover Athletic while their Hartsdown
JOHN Bickerton has made a sparkling start to his first tour event of the new season. The 33-year-old Droitwich Golf Club member fired a four under par 68 in the rain-hit first round of the Heineken Classic in Melbourne today. Bickerton made his intentions
MALVERN Rugby Club face an uphill task against a rampant Luctonians side at Spring Lane. The two Midlands One sides go head to head in Saturday's clash with the Herefordshire side clear favourites to continue their fine form. David Robins, Malvern's Director
WYCHAVON District Council hosted its first Sports Awards evening at Pershore's Civic Centre. More than 80 nominations were received in seven categories, and all the winners will be put forward for the prestigious Worcestershire Awards in April. The winners
THIS weekend is doubly important for Worcester Norton women's first team. Saturday sees the re-start of the Midland Premier League with an away fixture to next to bottom North Stafford. Worcester are four points clear at the top and continuing to maintain
The annual meeting was held at the village hall on January 15, when president and treasurer Roland Clarke was re-elected unanimously. The following officers were elected: chairman Michael Ecob, hon secretary Helen Randle, social secretary Christine Parker
Colour and Interest in the Winter Garden was the subject of Duncan Coombes' talk, which he illustrated with slides, at the January meeting. Mr Coombes, a lecturer at Pershore College, gave members many ideas for their own gardens. The response to the
With six full tables playing it was decided to play a Mitchell movement, and there were two clear winners. In first place in north/south, with 70 per cent, were David Brown and Terry Lucas, followed by Gerald and Joy Link with 59 per cent. East/west was
Reading through the various publications which relate to my work, an article by English Nature caught my eye. It was a feature highlighting the importance of lowland heath and stated at present the lowland heath habitat which can be found on nature reserves
At the first meeting of the year, members voted on resolutions for the intermediate meeting in June. President Gill Clark invited ideas for day and evening outings, then a talk, illustrated by slides, on the work of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, was given
A "Christmas" party was held at the January meeting, when the table decorations were in green and gold, and members dressed in similar colours. Six members won the table arrangements, made by Jean Johnson. On January 21 a party visited Droitwich Brine
A skittles evening was held at The Fountain Inn, Clent, on January 17. This event, by popular demand, has now become an annual one. Over 40 members, friends and families attended the evening, which included a table-top quiz. The winner of the skittles
Tonight Robin Hill, county museums officer for Worcestershire, will give a talk in Kidderminster Library at 7.30pm entitled Ivory Towers and Fun Palaces - Museums in the 21st Century. The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 20, when Pam Brown,
In his talk at the January meeting, Melvyn Thompson told how Huguenot refugees arrived in Kidderminster in the 17th century, bringing with them their skills as weavers. They produced many varied cloths, including a thick, heavy cloth known as Kidderminster
At the January meeting, plans were finalised for the annual dinner, when the bursary for Denman College was to be drawn, a Snowdrop Ramble organised by Iris Steadman at Shrawley, and the first skittles match of the year. The January speaker was Beryl
The first meeting of the New Year will be a party on Monday. New members, aged 55 or over, will be welcome, at the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport, from 2pm until 4pm.
MUSICALS, comedy and concerts provide a varied line-up of events for Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre's spring season. First up is Boogie Nights, the 70s musical that recreates the disco fever decade. It stars ex-EastEnder Sophie Lawrence and Sam Kane and
The annual meeting was held on January 14 at The Plough, Wollaston. Officers elected were: president and publicity officer John Kimberley, chairman Fred Rogers, vice-chairman Stan Insall, treasurer Dave Sandham, show secretary John Tromans, secretary
Worcestershire support group is holding a meeting at Milton Hall Baptist Church, Kidderminster, on Tuesday, from 12.30pm until 2pm. There is access for wheelchairs. Anyone with transport problems, or any other queries, is asked to contact Ann Pedler,
This voluntary support group is attached to the British Lung Foundation, with membership covering the whole of Worcestershire. The organised speaker for the first meeting of the year, Julia Heidstra, was unable to attend due to signal failures at Paddington
On Monday Mike Glyde, of Worcestershire Archaeological Service, will give a talk on Aerial Archaeology in South Worcestershire. The meeting, at the Bradbury centre of the Worcestershire Association for the Blind, Sansome Walk, Worcester, will begin at
SINGERS John Martin-Stevens and John Southern make a return visit to Broadway's Lifford Hall next Saturday. Both are local to the area. John Martin-Stevens is a professional actor, who has been in BBC's Casualty and on the big screen in Mike Bassett with
DRAGONS roared to the highest score of the week in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies' Skittles League. They floored exactly 400 pins to defeat Rising Stars by 32. The highest individual score was recorded in the Flower Box third round
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the patchwork event at Little Witley Village Hall, organised for February 10 from 10am until 3pm. Sheila Bishop is hoping to begin a City and Guilds preserve course at the hall in late February or early March. Anyone
ACCREDITATION and how the scheme could be expanded to reach more children were issues considered at the Farms for Schools' national conference at Hatton Country World, in Warwickshire last week. Ben Gill, president of the NFU, said the conference was
MPs are being urged to throw their support behind a House of Commons Early Day Motion supporting efforts by the Country Land and Business Association to win access to broadband communications currently denied to thousands of rural enterprises. The Motion
THREE Bewdley residents have been given a pat on the back for brightening up the town with their Christmas decorations. The town's carnival princesses judged the entries in the festive competition, organised by Bewdley Carnival Association. John Ling,
LAST week's Indoor league clash between Elmley Castle and Ashton was bound to deliver an interesting match with two strong teams vying for honours. Ashton elected to field first and saw Elmley race to 47 off only 27 balls and a huge score appeared imminent
WORCESTER'S troubled £96 million hospital has been on "red alert" and closed to new patients seven times in the last two months, it has been revealed. Health Minister David Lammy blamed the situation on outbreaks of vomiting and diarrhoea and an increase
Roads To Falaise by Ken Tout (Sutton, £19.99) NEARLY 60 years ago, Ken Tout of the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry was fighting for his life in the bocage country of Normandy. Back then, his business was loosing off a tank shell before the enemy beat him
A WOMAN who has helped launch a petition to keep Cookley Ward running has hailed the care given to her mother by the rehabilitation unit. But Donna Hudson, of Broadwaters Drive, Kidderminster, said morale among staff on the ward was "very, very low".
DEVASTATED, shocked, violated, and even a bit stupid - those are the typical emotions experienced by the victim of a bogus caller. But worst of all they lose their trust in people, says Age Concern Wyre Forest's chief officer Pat Simmonds. "It knocks
KEY to the success of any initiative to tackle distraction burglaries is persuading vulnerable and elderly people - many of them isolated and lonely - that strangers turning up on their doorsteps should not be let in. Some of the incidents reported to
PRINCE Henry's High School pupil Chris Hesketh will be one of 16 Midlands-based rugby players in action in the England 16-Group Schools final trial at Castlecroft in Wolver-hampton this weekend. More than 70 players have been selected for the trial weekend
Evesham U-16 17pts, Alcester 0 EVESHAM started well with powerful runs from player of the match George Day that brought him a try converted by John Chalmers. Alcester began to fight their way back into the game but the interval score remained at 7-0.
THE closure of Broadway Post Office marks the end of an era. For more than 100 years villagers have bought stamps, picked up their pensions and stopped to chat in the same building which has witnessed historical events on a local and national scale. But
Evesham Jubilee Society MARTIN Hunt was triumphant at last weekend's Charles Thompson Cup match that was switched from a flooded River Severn to The Blankets. The WDUAA Canal venue saw the winner net roach and dace on pole to maggot bait for a winning
A PROJECT which has supported the work of two Pershore centres could come to an abrupt halt soon because funding is running out. Rural Opportunities, which has helped to put on courses for students at Pershore Study Centre and some at the Number 8 Arts
SOME time ago, you ran a feature on coincidence. You might be interested in these examples that happened to me. During the Second World War, I was posted to Harwell, in the WAFFS, where I made friends with an airman called Ron. After a while, he was posted
IN a recent poll by the French newspaper Le Figaro, 58 per cent of respondents said that France's "best friend" in Europe was Germany. Only 8 per cent said it was Britain. What short memories some of them have. Or perhaps they don't study modern history
MALVERN RFC Saturday, February 1 1st XV v Luctonians (Home). Meet Spring Lane 1pm. Kick off 2.15pm. No 1 Dress code. Maroon shorts and socks. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett (Capt), S Ironside, C Smith, N Smith, S Annandale, B Cheeseman, G Blakeway, D King
Saturday, December 14, 2002 WORCESTER moved to within three points of title rivals Rotherham after a dogged display at the home of the Bees. With the Millmoor club failing to take five points against Orrell, the Warriors cut the gap with a performance
DANCERS wearing period costume will trip the light fantastic in a Johann Strauss Gala at Cheltenham Town Hall next Wednesday. The Johann Strauss Orchestra, directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner, includes a programme of favourites
A BOY was airlifted to hospital after a clash of heads during a rugby match in Evesham. The boy, who has not been named, but was playing for an Alcester side, was taken by County Air Ambulance to Birmingham Children's Hospital with head injuries after
Saturday, August 31, 2002 WORCESTER Warriors survived a late comeback from a fired up Coventry side to claim a fine 29-23 National One win. In a game that was never less than entertaining Worcester scored four tries to claim the bonus point, but they
VALE MP Peter Luff has declared that the county's health service is facing its deepest crisis ever. He is demanding that the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust comes clean over its proposals to cut services. The Trust is being forced to make cuts
IT'S been all change at Common Road during the past seven days as manager Phil Mullen embarked on a series of brave moves to stabilise what threatened to be a crisis situation, writes Mervyn Collins. Assistant manager Paul Davies was relieved of his duties
CHRIS Pearson is back in plaster just weeks after being passed fit. The Worcester Rugby Club hooker has already missed six weeks of the season with a broken wrist and, after returning on the bench against Otley two weeks ago, the injury is still giving
A JUDGE has criticised three witnesses who failed to attend Worcester Crown Court to give evidence in a case of alleged assault. Judge Michael Mott said vast amounts of time and public money was spent in bringing cases to court. "It doesn't speak very
Decrepit bus shelters will be replaced with gleaming new structures - at no cost to taxpayers - after a ground-breaking deal was approved. So far street furniture company Adshel have been given permission to erect 24 out of 30 new shelters by Wyre Forest
IF you're in a couple, there's one rule in life. DON'T FORGET VALENTINE'S DAY! OK, I mean if you're male and in a couple but, nevertheless, you can't beat being smothered with love on February 14. When it comes to buying Valentine's gifts, get it wrong
A THREE-month project to resurface a 2.5-mile stretch of a busy main road began on Monday. The work on the A449 Kidderminster to Worcester road is set to last until mid-April, meaning traffic misery for drivers. But in an attempt to reduce disruption
A HORSE with a suspected broken leg emphasised the diversity of the challenges facing firefighters in Kidderminster. A crew from the town's station was called out to Stakenbridge, near Hagley, where the animal had become trapped in a cattle grid, at 2.30pm
SILENCE reigned in the centre of Kidderminster on Saturday as people stopped to take part in a vigil for peace. The half-hour vigil took place outside the town hall from 12.30pm and Rev Nick Barker, one of the organisers, said more than 50 people joined
TWO sports centres in Wyre Forest have started the year with a splash - by being named in the top one per cent in the country for their swimming lessons. Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre and Stourport Sports Centre have been given "Premier Scheme Status
TIPS on how to combat climate change will be on offer this weekend at the Bishops Wood Centre. The environmental centre's annual open day has the theme of Taming the Dragon and will give visitors the chance to "find out about the modern day dragon of
THOUSANDS of people took an hour out to keep their eyes on their garden as part of a giant "Birdwatch" initiative. Organisers from the RSPB have been swamped with people from the region flocking to fill in forms detailing which and how many birds flew
Evesham Colts U-14 0, Malvern Utd 2 A GOAL in each half ended the Evesham side's fine run as the winners played the more controlled football. Colts, meanwhile, struggled to get their passing game together and they were 2-0 down before they managed to
A REPORT into a troublesome play area has said that Bidford Parish Council should make a public apology to residents for failing to consult them. District councillors Kim James and Brian Slaughter carried out the report into the Marleigh Road play area
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League RELEGATION threatened Badsey Rec Reserves gained much needed Division Three points with victory at Crowle. Level at the interval, Badsey banged in five second half goals courtesy of Sutherland (3), Simms (2) and Barry
BUOYANT autumn sales at Victoria Carpets have fuelled hopes the full-year results will beat forecasts. The Kidderminster-based firm recorded 30 per cent higher UK sales from October to December last year compared to the same period in 2001 - and the group's
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 VICAR is holding a special musical service on Sunday to mark his retirement after 11 years in Bewdley. The Rev Geoff Anderson is retiring from St Anne's at the age of 60 due to ill health and he plans to make his final service a grand occasion. "I've
A MAN with a history of behavioural problems hung himself after apparently feeling "upset and depressed", an inquest heard. David Keene, 37, an unemployed plasterer, was found dead at his home in Sion Avenue, Kidderminster, on Saturday by a friend. He
A "LIVING guitar legend" is the latest act lined up for a Stourport acoustic club. John Renbourn will be in town on Sunday at Stourport Boat Club - and gig organiser Mike Smith has promised a "fantastic evening". Renbourn will be well known to guitar
NEARLY 130 years of policing history in Worcestershire have been pieced together for the first time by a former cop. Bob Pooler's From Fruit Trees to Furnaces, A History of the Worcestershire Constabulary is believed to be the first book written about
On Monday morning a journey to Worcester took me 55 minutes because of the extensive road works on the A449. I telephoned the Highways Agency and the Ambulance Trust to find out what arrangements they had made for emergency ambulances. I was relieved
August 31 Coventry (A) 29-23 September 7 Orrell (H) 35-10 14 Otley (A) 62-24 21 Exeter (H) 28-25 28 Manchester (A) 66-22 October 5 Bedford (H) 69-10 12 London Welsh (A) 53-7 19 Powergen Cup 3 - Bracknell (A) 73-5 26 Moseley (H) 74-8 November 2 Plymouth
A MAN who decked his entire house with festive decorations has more than doubled the amount he previously raised for the Kemp Hospice appeal. Roger Perks transformed his Avill Grove semi in Kidderminster with lights, snowmen and santas to generate more
IF you enjoyed watching the world's best bowlers conjuring up some magic woods on the television then the Welford Indoor Club is offering would-be players the chance to roll up and have a go. A series of five lessons will start on Thursday, February 13
A QUIZ night in aid of Kemp Hospice is being held tonight at the Briars Hotel, Habberley Road, Kidderminster at 7.30pm. Teams of four are welcome. For further details, contact 01562 823337.
THE Molly Brown Trophy Gala in Oldbury was the first outing for Evesham Swimming Club's new nine -year-old members who proved they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. Chloe Williams and Bryony Nickson were just pipped into second place in their
THE annual Winter Champion-ships at Evesham SC proved a great success with more swimmers attempting new distances and strokes and many achieving fabulous personal best times and entry times for the forthcoming County Championships. A presentation was
Evesham and District League Results - Division One: Rowing Club 3, Fairfield 6; Talbot 4, Angel Vaults 5; Norton Grange 5, Swan Inn B 4; Railway Club 5, Badsey RBL 4; Swan C 6, Hampton WMC 3. Division Two: Hospital A 5, Ivy Inn 4; Hospital B 4, Hospital
CYCLE Stuff has started a new cycling club based at its Abbots Morton warehouse. Its aim is to promote all cycle sport as well as health and good nutrition. The club also wants to encourage new people into the sport within a friendly, non-elitist atmosphere
RURAL businesses and farmers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire can apply for some of the £17.8m available for rural business projects in the region. The money is available under the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Rural
THERE are still a few tickets remaining for the annual black-tie dinner of a leading local business group. The Conservative Business Forum is due to hold its third annual dinner on Friday, February 7. Guest speaker at the event, at the Abbey Hotel, Malvern
MAKING it in the musical world takes talent, hard work and luck according to international clarinettist Emma Johnson, who will be performing in the Chipping Norton Music Festival in March. Born and brought up in Bromley, Kent, Emma Johnson was thrown
BIDFORD Parish Council has a vacancy for a new parish councillor. The opportunity has arisen following the death of councillor John Faulkner, who passed away in November. Any 10 local government electors for Bidford Ward may require an election to be
Readers of the Journal may wonder what local GPs think of the Primary Care Trust proposals to sell off local hospitals, health centres and other NHS premises to cope with the £5 million deficit. The simple answer is that they are exhausted. They are exhausted
GOSH! It doesn't take long for history to repeat itself does it? In 1988 Briar Close hospital closed in spite of re-assuring noises. In 1998 there were plans put forward that Evesham Community and Pershore Cottage hospitals be closed. In 2003 they are
The Road to Hell! What has happened to the A44? It used to pass through pleasant countryside, beautiful villages and picturesque Pershore. What view do the many visitors to the Vale get as they travel along its main artery? From the western end of the
OVER-50s throughout the county have been forming action groups to have their say on public services. Yesterday, it was the turn of Malvern residents to meet as part of the new scheme being run by Worcestershire County Council. Almost 100 people turned
Bretforton 2, Devizes 0 THE first half saw Bretforton create a number of chances with the deadly duo of Deb Slatter and Lisa Workman working well down the right as they sliced through the defence. Julie Stowe worked well with Sarah Adams causing Devizes
EVESHAM'S second team has made a great start to the second half of the season. Having overcome Redditch 8-1 seven days earlier, the standard of hockey changed when they visited Old Halesonians last weekend. Two well matched sides took to the field for
WORCESTER City Council has been named and shamed as one of the slowest authorities in the country for handing out housing benefits. Figures published for the first time by the Department for Work and Pensions show that officers took an average of 67 days
A NINE-week course on the laws of cricket starts at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club on Tuesday. Organised by Kidderminster and District Cricket Umpires Association, it would suit both players and umpires. All clubs in the area are urged to nominate
Badsey Ladies 2, Stourport II 1 BADSEY achieved maximum points in their first league outing of the year despite not playing to their usual standard. They started well and took the game to their opponents. Lynn Townson and Claire Jones were dangerous up
CORALIE Bolton may be 100 years old, but she is still very much the leading lady at her residential home. The sprightly centurion helps newcomers to settle in at The Chace Residential Home in Upper Welland, near Malvern - at the same time as finding out
Whitchurch 4, Pershore 4 PERSHORE made the long journey to the depths of Shropshire for Saturday's DTZ League top of the table clash and came away with a point that should really have been three. Whitchurch started strongly and with great pace to try
THE Worcestershire Association of Groundsmen holds a meeting at Kidderminster Cricket Club next Thursday from 7.30pm with ex-county cricketer Alan Ormerod the guest speaker.
AN inquest is due to resume today into the death of a two-year-old Worcestershire boy who drowned in an outdoor swimming pool near his home. Matthew Gowans died last summer after his father Timothy found him in the water close to the family home in Calcot
A CENTURY-old document of a Worcestershire estate has come back to its roots after being found in an antiques market in Holland. As an honorary citizen, who has stayed in the Faithful City 40 times, Herr Paul Kusters, of Worcester's twin town Kleve, in
Castlemorton Common was once part of Malvern Forest, which was one of several Royal Forests designated by William I as hunting territory for himself and his successors. Like the other Royal Forests, Malvern comprised a variety of habitats, including woodland
A SPATE of vandalism could force a children's community centre to shut its doors. Workers at the Droitwich Spa Adventure Playground Association say hooligans have completely trashed its building during the past two weeks. Pool tables, monitors and electrical
AN eye-opening talk about a Worcester museum has revealed its past as the Cross Keys pub, a wealthy merchant's home and a fish and chip shop. Yesterday's History of the Tudor House was the first in a series of talks on historic Worcester at the Museum
NINE brainy pupils from The King's School in Worcester have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The places for Autumn, this year, are conditional upon good A level results. The successful candidates are above, from left, Michael
CALLS have been made to install CCTV outside shops in St Peter's amid claims the idea was "kicked into touch" by police six years ago. Parish council clerk Bob Jenkins said a previous plan to install cameras by Tesco, in a bid to combat crime, was scuppered
HIGH-speed access to the internet will finally reach St John's after a Worcester IT company announced it will bring wireless broadband to the area. Serv-It, based at Norton, expects to have wireless broadband, called Air Band, covering St John's by April
CONVERTING an acre of farmland into garden extensions for houses at Kerswell Green, Kempsey, would be detrimental to the landscape, say planning officers. The plan to extend the gardens of five houses at The Greens, is recommended for refusal by a Malvern
BREATHING equipment used in Worcestershire water treatment works could soon be helping in rescue operations around the world. More than £120,000 worth of surplus equipment - including a significant amount from the Lower Wick, Spurnal and Sugar Brook works
A DRIVER of a small hatchback car is being urged to come forward with what might be vital information about a fatal road crash. Richard Crumpler, 30, was killed in the accident on the northbound carriageway of the A449 at Hawford at about 9pm on Monday
THE husband of a woman killed on a notorious road junction has paid tribute to his "caring" wife. Nina Jones, aged 74, whose life was dedicated to looking after children, died just before noon last Thursday after her Daewoo Lanos collided with a Toyota
COUNCIL chiefs are urging people to step up their recycling now, rather than wait for the new doorstep service to come into force. The current sites are: KIDDERMINSTER: Bromsgrove Street: bottles, cans, paper, textiles, junk mail; Franche Co-op, Wilton
A BURGLAR who broke into the home of an 84-year-old man admitted the crime on the day he was due to face trial by jury. Lee Sandford used a garden cane to open the front door for an accomplice, Worcester Crown Court heard. They escaped with a small amount
BACK in Romania, up to his knees in deep snow, Matthew Beaumont is bringing smiles to the faces of the severely under-privileged children he cares for at a special school. And it's all down to kind-hearted people from Tenbury Wells who sent him packing
THE new recycling system will be slowly phased in across Wyre Forest from July. Every household will eventually get two recycling boxes for newspapers, plastic, cans, glass and textiles, which will be collected weekly. A wheelie bin for the remaining
GRIDLOCK hit Teme Street last Thursday, fuelling fears of traffic chaos if proposals to re-site the town's bus shelter are given the go-ahead. Cattle trucks, delivery vans, roadworks and shopfitters working at the Spar shop blocked the bridge out of town
Shuttle/Times and News reporter MARS CHUA sounded out the mood when she joined Wyre Forest firefighters on the picket line in Kidderminster on Tuesday as they started the latest two-day stoppage in their pay dispute. STRIKING firefighters in Kidderminster
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott slammed fire brigade union members for giving "false and misleading information" about the threat of job losses and station closures. The attack came this week as he announced new legislation aimed at imposing a pay
A BODYGUARD became a Russian royal for a day when he was picked as a body double for television drama The Lost Prince. Mark Eaton, of Wood Street, Kidderminster, had been asked by the BBC production's assistant director to take on the extra role after
TRIBUTES have been paid to Bronwen Ingham, one of Kidderminster's outstanding public servants, who died at the age of 74 after a short illness. The former town mayor was a founder member of the Save Kidderminster Hospital Campaign and was still a member
DESITE being only 14 years old, world record breaker Claire Cashmore is one of those leading the way on the British disabled swimming scene. She scooped three gold medals and three silvers at the Senior National Disabled Championships, setting a world
Craig Wood's reputation for producing runs under pressure with great maturity has helped him on to the county cricket trail. The 17-year-old has a place in the Worcestershire Academy and hopes to break into their second string this summer. Craig forced
ANDY Bishop, Kidderminster Harriers' best player over the last two games, revealed his main goal is to reach the play-offs with his loan club. The 20-year-old from Walsall bagged two goals in the 3-2 weekend win over Bury and then impressed in Tuesday's
A PHARMACIST who stole drugs from his Stourport employer has been struck off. John Hodges, 60, of Worcester Road, Shrawley, was caught red-handed by police with £100 worth of stolen medicines. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's statutory committee was
A PETITION for action to protect residents from speeding traffic - which they claim is putting lives at risk - has been launched. People living on Mill Road, Stourport, want traffic calming to slow down cars which use the route as a short-cut between
FRUSTRATED traders are calling on council bosses to move them out of the dilapidated Kidderminster Indoor Market - claiming it is unsafe and bad for business. The building has become so run-down since the market moved there in 1974 that a health and safety
DIVERSIFICATION is the buzz word in agricultural circles and even the Cotswold Machinery Ring is moving into new fields. Founded 12 years ago to give members - now totalling 280 - access to a vast pool of machinery and labour, CMR has proved very successful
U3A: The University of the Third Age is an international organisation which offers instruction in many subjects. No qualifications are required to sign up, apart from being aged 50 or more. Although calling itself 'university' the courses are mostly not
WHIST CLUB: A cheque for £1,800 was presented to Mr Bob Chambers, representing the County Air Ambulance, by Betty Hodges on behalf of the club. The total amount raised by the club for the Air Ambulance in 2002 was £4,825. ACORNS APPEAL: A coffee morning
NCCPG: The New Year started off successfully for the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens Worcestershire Group with a combination of plants and travel delivered by retired physicist Tony Hughes. His travels around the Zermatt region
PARISH COUNCIL: At the parish council meeting on Monday, the chairman welcomed the clerk (designate) Mr Guy Heitmann who will take over on April 1. The council was told that the speed signs will be placed in February but that the new road markings will
Burns Night party: Thanks are due from all those who attended this lively evening to Irene and Dickie Bird, the organisers. Specially grateful will be the Friends of Ellen Badger and Cancer Research, the designated charities to whom the profits will be
FRIENDS OF MANN COTTAGE SURGERY: Held their annual meeting on January 22. Another successful year had been achieved, with money being raised by various events, including the 'goodie table' in the surgery, and donations from local clubs and organisations
DISABILITY ADVICE: Did you know you can get information and advice on disability issues in Pershore? DIAL South Worcester will have a member of staff at the Pershore Civic Centre on Monday, February 3 from 10am to noon providing a free and confidential
ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY: The society met at the Townsend Hall for the first meeting of the year. Member, Bob Flexen, talked about ceramics and he had brought along items of interest from his collection of many years. Christina Tarrant gave the vote of
MUSIC FRIENDS: The annual meeting of the Friends of the Music of Holy Trinity Church took place in the parish centre on Sunday, January 26, and was attended by about 60 members and friends. The vicar presented the choristers with their awards for the
SATURDAY: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Half Moon at 10.45am. The Warwickshire Hunt - meet at Fox and Hounds, Great Wolford at 10.45am. MONDAY: The North Cotswold Hounds - meet at Batsford (joint with The Heythrop Hunt) at 10.45am. The Warwickshire
AT the January meeting the new president, Mrs Davey, thanked everyone who had helped to make the Christmas Social such a success. Final arrangements for the New Year dinner later in January were made. The speaker for the evening, Mr Gerald Heath of Evesham
THE new year began with a visit from Liz Jones, Harvington's own quilting and patchwork expert. She displayed examples of her work and told of the memories each item brought back to her. Members joined in lively discussions about the pieces of their own
MEMBERS welcomed John Chapman (and Dee) together with David Bradley (and Linda) to the January meeting for an afternoon of country dancing. Rene Sabin, in the vote of thanks, paid tribute to the work that John and Dee had done in 50 years of sharing the
AT their monthly meeting in January members were treated to an entertainment in song and verse by Margaret Harding. When illness forced her to give up her teaching career, Margaret decided to put her musical talents to good use and become a songwriter
DESITE being only 14 years old, world record breaker Claire Cashmore is one of those leading the way on the British disabled swimming scene. She scooped three gold medals and three silvers at the Senior National Disabled Championships, setting a world
ANDREW Hibberd is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ben Ainslie in the sailing world. The Kidderminster 13- year-old has been promoted to the national squad for the Optimist class. Andrew, who started at Trimpley Sailing Club, won his
TWO sports centres in Wyre Forest have started the year with a splash - by being named in the top one per cent in the country for their swimming lessons. Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre and Stourport Sports Centre have been given "Premier Scheme Status
THURSDAY: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Magic, a King of Queen. Birmingham: Symphony Hall - CBSO (afternoon). Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Fiddle and Bone - Jamie Talbot Quartet. Forum Theatre, Malvern - Zephyr Winds. Stourbridge: Rock Caf 2000 - Tons
