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  • Couple are banned from being company directors

    A COUPLE has been banned from being company directors after the software company they ran from their Bretforton home failed with debts of £55,000. Jane Smith, aged 41, and Harold Smith, 38, agreed to the terms laid out by the Insolvency Service following

  • Bowlers rise to challenge

    KIDDERMINSTER Victoria consolidated their position at the top of Worcestershire League Division Three with a 69-run win over Martley. But they had to recover from being bowled out for a modest 187 in 50 overs after being asked to bat first at their Hoobrook

  • Brintons frustrated

    BRINTONS had to be content with a Worcestershire League Division Five winning draw against Worcester Corinthians. Kevin Hipkins (56), Andy Maiden (32), Ian Waldron (24) and Andy Jones (23) all contributed to a total of 199. Gavin Bryan took 4-41, including

  • Fletcher hits another ton

    CUTNALL Green crushed Alvechurch and Hopwood by 198 runs in Worcestershire League Division Five. Neil Fletcher (161 not out) and Derek Higgins (50 not out) starred with the bat. Cutnall Green 277-2, Alvechurch & Hopwood 79.

  • STRETCHING LONG ARM OF THE LAW

    MORE bobbies will be on the beat as the number of officers in West Mercia reaches an all-time high. Three hundred extra officers have joined the force - with 30 of them destined for Worcester. The news has been welcomed by city leaders - but it comes

  • Spirited draw

    CHAINWIRE'S title hopes were boosted with a hard-earned winning draw against third-placed Belbroughton. After being put into bat on an inconsistent wicket, Chainwire struggled early on but good middle and late-order batting helped them to 185-9. Top scorers

  • Stone setback

    STONE'S Worcestershire League Division Six promotion hopes took a knock when they lost at home to West Malvern by just nine runs with one ball left. Asked to bat first, West Malvern could not get to grips with the Stone bowlers Nick Powell (3-19) and

  • Edwards in form

    KIDDERMINSTER Victoria returned to winning ways with an excellent display to earn 24 points in Worcestershire League Division Six at Cleobury Mortimer. Asked to bat first on a good pitch, KVCC were indebted to a superb 79 from Marc Edwards. Edwards showed

  • Sentencing

    COURT: Three men involved in a Bulmers cider contamination case were due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today. Michael Hancocks, Paul Harris and Richard Gay appeared at Bristol Crown Court in April. The court heard how Hancocks - a share-holder

  • Waiter cleared of rape

    WAITER has been cleared of rape after a jury failed to reach a verdict in a trial at Worcester Crown Court Court. Abdul Miah, aged 27, of Hemming Way, Evesham, had denied the sex attack on a 19-year-old girl after she called at the restaurant where he

  • Stevens ton to no avail

    VICTORIA and Blakeley Hall remain bottom of the Wednesday League Premier Division after a defeat to Lye Town, despite Peter Stevens's terrific 101-run innings. Wolverley Village went joint top of Division C with Bewdley B as the two sides defeated Express

  • Jailed over council tax

    COUNCIL tax cheats in Worcestershire have been sent a strict message by courts - pay up or else. Worcester magistrates yesterday sentenced 38-year-old Gordon Kenny, of Swallow Place, Droitwich, to prison for 56 days. Kenny had not paid any council tax

  • Mike's molten barley blues

    A FARMER from Malvern is devastated after seeing six acres of his barley crops destroyed in an arson attack. Mike Simpson, who runs Grove End Farm in Guarlford, on the edge of Great Malvern, said yesterday's fire on a 15-acre field has cost him around

  • There are more bobbies on beat in West Mercia...

    MORE bobbies are set to go on the beat as police numbers hit an all-time high. There are now 2,400 officers covering the West Mercia region, the highest number since the authority was formed in 1967. And the new chief constable, Paul West, who took over

  • Cash target set as part of move to aid ageing war veterans

    A TARGET of £50,000 has been set for Worcestershire as part of a £5m Jubilee Appeal for Commonwealth war veterans who are now living in poverty. So far, £12,000 has been raised in the county to help some of the half a million volunteers from 40 Commonwealth

  • Restaurant cooking up cash for children

    AN Indian restaurant in Malvern is holding a series of charity evenings to raise thousands of pounds for underprivileged children. Paprika, in Malvern Link, amassed £1,500 for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children last year, when

  • Council fury over Foster's floods jibe

    WORCESTER City Council has angrily hit back at city MP Mike Foster's accusations that they are being "stupid, selfish and short-sighted" over flood defences. Leader of the Council, Stephen Inman, said the city council had a duty to consider the full impact

  • Ricky's reunited with the children he helped

    A PENSIONER who opened his heart to German families in the aftermath of the Second World War has taken an emotional trip down memory lane. D-Day veteran Ricky Recardo has returned home to Droitwich after spending five days in the town in which he was

  • £50,000 drainageproblem

    A £50,000 scheme to solve a serious drainage problem that could cause flash flooding is to be carried out by Malvern Hills District Council. The flaw in the drainage system has been discovered on the business park at Clark's Meadow, Bromyard Road, Tenbury

  • Kids club on the ball

    TWO budding tennis players are taking good advantage of a minibus sharing scheme from Worcestershire County Council's Passenger and Fleet Transport Unit (PFTU). Jodie Fletcher, aged seven, and Bradley Smith, aged four, (above) attend Wishing Well Kids

  • Woman, 47 is cleared of assault

    A care assistant for the elderly has been cleared of punching a builder in the face at a Kidderminster nightclub. Pamela Robinson challenged Mark Chance about his behaviour after claiming he jeered at her group which included his ex-wife Dawn. He swore

  • 7/8/03 No Stag hunt for new man

    MATTHEW Gadsby is set to miss the chance for revenge against his former club as Kidderminster Harriers begin their Division Three campaign on Saturday. The 23-year-old defender was released by Mansfield in the summer after being one of the victims of

  • 7/8/03 Next for Harriers

    ANOTHER big League Cup draw has paired Kidderminster Harriers with major Division One opposition next Wednesday when they face Ipswich Town for the first time. Harriers, who tackled Nottingham Forest last season and lost 4-0, travel to Portman Road (7.45pm

  • Summer activities at Tenbury Library

    A PROGAMME of summer activities for children is under way at Tenbury library. Decorate a Summer Light on Wednesday morning, August 20, Animal Story Time, on Saturday morning, August 30 and every Tuesday afternoon between 2.15 to 2.45 there's a free session

  • 7/8/03 Get the picture on match days

    THE match programme takes on a whole new meaning at Aggborough this season with the launch of Harriers TV. The Division Three club's own TV channel will be broadcast two hours before kick-off on match days, bringing fans a programme of interviews with

  • Summer school opportunity for pupils

    PUPILS from Tenbury Primary School Impact, have enjoyed the experiencepart of a five day Summer School Programme of activities funded by the New Oppertunities Fund. It is a four year project taking place in 47 schools around the West Midlands and reaching

  • Hair today, gone tomorrow for head

    A HAIR-erasing event, in full view of chanting hordes of pupils, saw Tenbury High School headteacher Stuart Cooke lose his fine head of hair to an electric shaver. Escorted into the main hall by a specially chosen pretorial guard -- deputy head Pauline

  • 7/8/03 Signings boost attack options

    IAN Britton boosted his 14-man squad with some rapid transfer dealings before Saturday's Division Three opener with Mansfield Town. The Kidderminster Harriers manager confirmed the return of Andy Bishop on a month's loan and the short-term signing of

  • 7/8/03 Brit forgiving over lack of friendly fire

    HEREFORD 2, HARRIERS 1 A VISIT to former Conference rivals Hereford United was always going to be a potential pre-season banana skin for Kidderminster Harriers. And so it proved as former Nottingham Forest striker Steve Guinan coolly finished off a 70th-minute

  • Royal seal turns up in a tin box

    A ROYAL Seal -- identified as that of Henry III -- has been discovered in a big metal box containing letters and documents relating to the Baylie Charity, custodians of Tenbury's Round Market. Investigations show it could be the original Great Seal attached

  • Baby joy for fire mum

    A PHOENIX has risen from the ashes of a terrifying house fire. Proud Vicky Lavelle, 24, gave birth to Phoenix Skye on Saturday lunchtime - a year after narrowly surviving a blaze at her Kidderminster home. And delighted grandmother Julie Lavelle hailed

  • Call for patients to stay together

    VACANT NHS accommodation in Wyre Forest should be used to keep mental health patients together and avoid any reduction in beds during a hospital redevelopment, it has been claimed. Public sector union Unison, which represents about 20 staff at Stourport's

  • Move gives hope to chemist shops

    CAMPAIGNING Wyre Forest pharmacists have welcomed a Government decision to reject deregulation of the market - which they claim would have hit small chemists and their patients. A study by the Office of Fair Trading had recommended scrapping current controls

  • 7/8/03 - O'Leary set for Sixways debut

    DAREN O'Leary looks set to shrug off a hamstring injury and make his debut for Worcester Rugby Club next weekend. The former Gloucester winger has a slight tear in his hamstring but took part in some training this week and is now expected to be fit for

  • Clinic offers an easy diagnosis

    IN an age when an estimated million British people have diabetes without knowing it, a Kidderminster man's plea for more people to use the clinic he champions has never been more poignant. Especially considering failure to treat the disease can lead to

  • Kept busy with horse dramas

    HAPLESS horses kept firefighters on their toes when one of the adventurous beasts found its way into the River Severn - less than 24 hours after they had to rescue another of Wyre Forests' four-legged inhabitants. No sooner had crews got an ageing horse

  • Pershore

    GARDENING CLUB: The chairman warmly welcomed everyone to the July meeting last Thursday at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall including several visitors from Eckington whom we hope enjoyed themselves enough to become future members. The speaker, Michael Ecob, introduced

  • Sarah volunteers to make a Trust grade

    VOLUNTEERING for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has been given a boost following the award of a new national volunteering qualification to a woman from Broadway. Sarah Mason, aged 29, volunteers manager for the trust, collected the Advanced Certificate

  • Defending your property?

    Having worked and lived in the beautiful Cotswolds for a short time in 1993, I regularly subscribe to the local Journal, and I am appalled by the amount of crime I read every week,from burgulers to serious crime. These low life scum who are making the

  • Side-splitting and suburban

    JOHN Challis and Sue Holderness -Boycie and Marlene in TV's Only Fools and Horses - are again combining their talents for a side splitting comedy at the Malvern theatres. How The Other Half Loves, which opens at the Festival Theatre on August 18, is described

  • No horsing around at international

    EQUESTRIAN: Three talented riders and their horses will be brushing hooves with Great Britain's best at an inaugural competition. Bewdley Bridle Club stars Helen Wilkes, Georgie Harrison and Charlotte Hurst are part of an England team of four in the horse

  • Town top after title cruncher

    BOWLING: Bewdley A triumphed in the battle of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League Division One high-fliers to hit the top of the table. They beat previous leaders St Johns A at home, while Franche A moved into third place after winning at Stourport

  • Amos the star of testing tour

    ATHLETICS: Five members of Amazing Feet Running Club had no worries in the event dubbed the toughest challenge in British athletics. The Tour of Tameside comprised more than 52 miles in six races over seven days with John Amos starring for the Wyre Forest

  • Middle order halt points charge

    PERSHORE came away disappointed after failing to secure maximum points in a hard-fought game at Eastnor on Saturday. Trevor Ridings invited the home side to bat on a two-paced wicket at the picturesque ground. With both Eastnor openers back in the pavilion

  • Scramble home

    GOLF: Ann Binns, Janet Trapp, Jean Potts and Maureen Maiden won the ladies' 15-hole Texas Scramble at Habberley with a score of 62 nett. Ladies July Stableford: Binns 35 points, Jennie Dickie 32. July Medal Division One: Len Dangerfield 83 gross 14 handicap

  • Collection boosts fund

    A COLLECTION by Stourport firefighters in the town raised £474.36 for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. Crews have also announced an open day at the station on Saturday, August 16 from noon until 4pm. The event will feature a real room fire,

  • STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.

    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

  • JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 15.

    Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth

  • LEE AYRES - Centre-back. 28/8/82. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 16.

    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 was predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the

  • ADAM WILLIS - Centre-half. 21/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 18.

    Impressed on trial with Harriers during pre-season and signed a one-year deal before the start of the 2003/04 season. Started his career as a young professional at Coventry but was not given a first-team debut for the then-Premiership club. The promising

  • DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.

    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

  • DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.

    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

  • SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 14.

    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 two years with

  • Prison for man who hit friend

    A THIEF has been warned by a judge that if he carries out another violent assault he could be given a life sentence. David Woodward, who pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, has already served a sentence of five years for robbery and

  • MOORLANDS FARM

    WEDNESDAY morning: David James 99-12 (Bank 22), C Tintern 98-12, Mark Tooze 91-4. Wednesday evening: Andy Newton 97-1, James 95-13, Dave Dutton 63-0. Thursday, Moors, Bank and Meadow: Warren Blizzard 114-9, Jake Newton 100-3, Darren Clewley 96-14. Junior

  • Armed raid at post office

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man brandishing a long-barrelled gun robbed a Stourport post office. The white gunman, aged between 20 and 30 years old, burst into Areley Kings Post Office in Areley Common at 2.45pm on July 31 and ordered the

  • TOMKINSONS AC

    NORDLEY pool: M Weston 23-8, J Brooks 14-14, J Zamur 7-12. The next contest will be on August 24 on Willow Marsh Pools and is limited to 20 pegs. Anglers are urged to call J Baylis to book and confirm a place. Tomkinsons' junior contest is on Saturday

  • 'Disturbed' arsonist jailed for six years

    A WOMAN who started two fires within nine days at her terraced home in Kidderminster has been jailed for six years after appearing at Worcester Crown Court. Judge Michael Mott described Sheila Breakwell as a "highly disturbed" woman who endangered neighbours

  • Jaw broken in attack

    A 20-year-old man suffered a broken jaw and needed extensive medical treatment after being robbed in Stourport. He was approached from behind by three assailants who stole his rucksack containing fishing tackle and left him with serious facial injuries

  • OLD BEAR AC

    STACKPOOL: C Price 15-4, G Billingsley 8-15, G Mansell and P Hall 6-8. A juniors contest will be held on the Stackpool on Saturday, draw 9am. The seniors fish a contest on Winterdyne on Sunday and anglers should meet at the venue's lower car park at 7am

  • Bow hits brace

    CHADDESLEY Corbett have another friendly tonight against Bartley Green after beating Fairfield 4-2 on Saturday in their third pre-season match. Chris Bow (two), Craig Pratt and Gavin Knight scored the goals, while Jamie Williams was outstanding in the

  • BEWDLEY AS

    FURNACE Mill: S James 44-12, B Hill 31-3, M Scott 15-13. Sunday's contest will be at Grinnalls, Clows Top, draw at 8.30am. Those intending to fish should submit their names to M Scott on 01299 861289.

  • Let us all enjoy riverside street

    IN response to the letters from Paul Gittins and Pat Jones (Shuttle/Times and News, July 24) I have lived in Bewdley for40 years and the bikes have been there all that time. I would like to point out that I too am a biker and park by the river on Severnside

  • Enforcing laws of the road is time well spent

    I AM wondering whether Dave Perks has ever actually passed a driving test (Letters, July 24). He bemoans how difficult it is to maintain the speed limit in "a high power, modern car". Well if that's the case Mr Perks then the solution is simple - don't

  • PARK INN AC

    A TRIP to Docklow has been organised for Saturday, August 16. Anyone interested in going along can contact Carl Carter on 07855 050913. The contest on Sunday will be on Poole Hall's Kingfisher pool. Anglers taking part should meet at the Park Inn at 7am

  • Prawns' delight at final victory

    PRAWN Stars lifted the Kidderminster Six-a-side League Cup on Monday, beating All Stars Reserves 5-0 in the final. Stars knocked out Harriers United 3-1 in the semi-final, while All Stars defeated Cookley 3-2 to reach the last stage. League results: Red

  • Vale could pilot a new working code

    A VALE gangmaster plans to introduce a code of practice for the industry which he hopes will wipe out illegal working on farms. Zad Padda, head of operations at labour-provider Fusion Personnel and growing and packing company Vicarage Nurseries, in Bretforton

  • Early spring

    THE early arrival of spring is still influencing the seasonal change out on the nature reserves. If you take a trip out onto the heathland nature reserves of Burlish Top, the Rifle Range, Vicarage Farm or Hartlebury Common, you will see the reserves are

  • End of the road for works...

    ROADWORKS between the northern junction of Sedgeberrow and the A44/A46 Cheltenham roundabout are due to be completed by the end of the month to the relief of Evesham's retailers and commuters. Evesham businessman and town councillor, John Stych said:

  • The mastermind behind Wychavon has died

    THE man who helped mastermind the formation of Wychavon District Council by the merger of Evesham Borough Council, Evesham and Pershore Rural District Councils and Droitwich Borough and Rural District Councils, Pat Rust has died aged 76. Mr Rust, who

  • Engineers cut the rail line

    ENGINEERING works are causing major cuts to train services on the Cotswold line this month. Since Monday, there have been no services running between Oxford and Moreton. Buses are replacing trains along the stretch of line until lunchtime tomorrow when

  • Warren's late blast is the key to title chase

    EVESHAM returned to their winning ways with a comprehensive win when they visited Pedmore in the Worcestershire County League. Although Evesham won by the impressive margin of 55 runs the home side managed to hold on until the last over to almost secure

  • Les hits landmark

    LES Haines became the highest run scorer in the history of Ashton cricket club on Sunday with his 15 at Gotherington. Les has been playing for Ashton since 1962 and has now officially scored 12,135 runs (the club is missing some seasons during the 60s

  • Peters stakes claim for place

    STEPHEN Peters staked a claim for a place in Worcestershire's C&G Trophy semi-final by stroking 44 on the first day of the Second XI Championship clash with Somerset at Kidderminster. Anurag Singh, his rival for the opening batsman slot, hit 25 as

  • England youth coach passes on experience

    CALLING all coaches, teachers and managers in Worcestershire. Following the success of previous sessions and Coaches Association evenings, the football coaches of the county have asked for more. Dick Bate, England's Under-19 coach will give a talk between

  • 7/8/03 Robo dazzles Stourbridge

    SUBSTITUTE Antony Robinson changed the course of the game with a stunning second-half display against last season's Midland Alliance champions on Tuesday. Playing against his former club, Robinson bagged a double and had a hand in a third as Stourbridge

  • Pedlingham moves into last 16

    VAL Pedlingham and her Hereford team-mates stormed into the last 16 of the National Express Women's English National Fours Bowls Championship at Royal Leamington Spa last night. Pedlingham and her club mates Toby Bennett, Val Brookes and Joan Jones found

  • Battle for News Trophy

    WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club host their annual elite category Summer Road Race on Sunday on the Severn Stoke circuit. The event is again backed with a generous prize list from Worcester Cycle Center and covers seven laps of the 12-mile circuit beginning

  • Coaches off to the big match

    TWO coaches from Worcestershire will be stepping out onto the hallowed turf of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday at the Community Shield game between Arsenal and Manchester United. Annette Vennard, a manager and coach of Worcester City girls

  • Rees and Knight take the awards

    TALENTED young batsman Kieran Rees and experienced bowler Phil Knight are our Evening News/Fearnley Factory Shop Cricketers of the Week. Seventeen-year-old Rees took the batting prize after a run-filled week at club and county level. And a haul of 6-25

  • Get a part in your theatre

    The Everyman is encouraging young and old alike to get involved with the theatre. All year round the theatre at Cheltenham offers something for everyone. Toddlers, teenagers, grannies and grown-ups, daughters and dads will be sure to find something to

  • Runners battle on as heatwave hits

    RUNNERS were clearly affected by the heat when they arrived at the Cotswolds Conference Centre in Broadway during the longest six-day stage race in the world. There were 35 runners who started the Children with Leukaemia Marathon of Britain in Malvern

  • KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB

    KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB - On Sunday there will be two rides from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride to Pontesbury Hill, Shropshire, will start at 9am. The B ride, starts at 9.30am, and will head for The Lenches, Evesham. All cyclists

  • WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY WIS

    Applications and money for the outdoor bowls at Brinton Park, Kidderminster, on Thursday, August 28 must be forwarded to county office by Friday, August 15, at the latest. Those taking part in the event, from 2pm until 4pm, must wear flat shoes and take

  • Bound over for a year

    VIOLENCE erupted during a football match at Bewdley Leisure Centre, Worcester Crown Court was told. Paul Hyde, playing for the Waggon and Horses pub team from Wribbenhall, was the victim of a bad tackle. He turned round and allegedly head-butted tackler

  • Fours success

    THE Vale club played host to the Worcestershire County Ladies' Centenary Foursomes competition. A record entry of 136 competitors enjoyed a course which was both challenging and in excellent condition. The County Foursomes Cups went to Pat Mayo (Vale)

  • Bill misses by one

    MORE than 100 Seniors golfers from across the Midlands visited Evesham Golf Club to compete for the annual Martin Bird Trophy. The competition was split into two categories, for 60-69 years of age and those 70 years plus. The best overall net score of

  • Linda rides out storm for a championship double

    LINDA Carruthers made it a double when she took the Broadway Ladies' Club Championship title for the second year in a row last week. Carruthers, who was runner-up in the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Championship earlier in the season, proved her class

  • Tunnel Barn pools produce top weights

    Tunnel Barn Farm ALL pools are in tiptop form with big weights coming off the New Pool and House Two. The best bait is maggot and corn. Results - Monday Open (House Two): 1 P Caton (Banbury Guns) 74.4.0 (peg 24); 2 G Young (Youngs TBF) 54.7.8. (8); 3

  • Catch 22 for affordable housing

    BUILDING societies are refusing to give mortgages on a group of affordable homes in Pershore, because of the terms of purchase designed to help people onto the property ladder. The houses on Perscoran Way are offered by a housing association at 70 per

  • Let the children play, Joy!

    HOW arrogant Joy Turner's letter (You Say, July 30) sounded when she bemoaned the antics of children playing in the fountains down by South Quay. Her statement that "the park is the place for children to play, not in our outdoor pleasure areas", really

  • Tony Blair can do absolutely nothing

    DEFENDERS of the Prime Minister's policy of engagement with the Bush administration have argued that Mr Blair's is a moderating influence. His emphasis on the importance of making progress in resolving the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, it is claimed,

  • Bollards answer to problem parkers

    AUTOMATIC rising bollards could be put in the High Street to stop people from parking illegally. The devices would work on a timer basis and rise from the ground at times when the cobbled street should be a car free zone. This is mainly on a Saturday

  • Depressed husband was found hanged

    A BROADWAY man's long battle with depression came to an end when his wife found him hanging in the garage of their family home. At an inquest on Tuesday, Worcestershire coroner Victor Round recorded a verdict of death by hanging on 59-year-old Brian Pearson

  • Man banned from all pubs

    A Tewkesbury man who attacked three pub regulars has been banned from public houses for a year. Mark Eggerton has been banned for a year from all public houses as he begins a community sentence to help him deal with his anger problem. Eggerton, aged 30

  • Claverley win toss and the game!

    Tenbury 109 Claverley 110-3 CLAVERLY won the all-important toss in this Crusader Worc-estershire League Division Four match at Penlu and had no hesitation in asking Tenbury to bat on a drying wicket. Opener Ben Andrews (3) continued his miserable run

  • Knockout idea for holiday fun

    THE gloves are on at Stourport Youth Centre this week as young people learn the ropes with an England boxing coach. Ten boys aged between 13 and 19 signed up for two afternoon sessions with Bob Dillon and a visit to his Brierley Hill gym tomorrow. world

  • Tri, tri, triumph for a trio of Michelles

    IT was a phenomenally successful weekend for the three women from Evesham who make up Team Michelle in the London Triathlon event held at the Excel centre in the Docklands. Michelle Dige, Michelle Parsons and Michelle Kimberley collectively known as '

  • Estate plan sparks hope for 'hundreds of jobs'

    HUNDREDS of jobs could be in the pipeline for Kidderminster if a massive industrial estate is approved. London-based developer The Easter Group has applied for detailed planning permission to build the 17 units - totalling 13,802 sq metres - on land between

  • Charity night raises £1,000

    A LADIES' night raised £1,000 for Wyre Forest Cancer Research UK. The event at Worcester's Bank House Hotel was organised by the Midland Area Floor Coverings Trades Association. Association president and Carpets of Worth managing director Tony Hynett

  • Woman led from flat fire

    FIREFIGHTERS from across the county raced to a blaze at Derwent House in Kidderminster during the early hours of Saturday morning. A small pan placed on the stove caused the fire, said sub-officer Pete Smith of Kidderminster Fire Station. A neighbour

  • Free advice from CAB

    Free weekly advice is on offer for Great Witley residents with a range of problems. Tenbury Wells Citizens Advice Bureau runs outreach sessions at the village surgery between 10am and 4pm every Wednesday to discuss difficulties from debt to housing issues

  • Magic show for children

    Magic is on the agenda at Kidderminster Library on Friday, August 15. The Amazing Magic Show for seven to 11 year olds includes puzzles and storytelling. Places are limited and parents are advised to contact the library on 01562 824500.

  • School set to be expanded

    A FIRST school is set to be expanded to cater for an extra two year groups when it becomes a primary school. Blakedown First, currently teaching children aged from five to nine, will welcome pupils up to the age of 11 from September 2004. The change to

  • Pulling out 'udder' stops to save cow

    A HEIFER had to be rescued by two fire crews and a six-wheel buggy after getting bogged down in a waterlogged field. The 18-month-old dairy cow, which weighs 1,000lb, came a cropper on Monday when it wandered into a bog next to a spring. Tony Morris,

  • Blaze totally destroys car

    FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a blazing car at a Kidderminster car park during the early hours of the morning. A crew raced to the Heronswood car park near Spennells sports field at 4am on Thursday, July 31, to extinguish the fire, which totally destroyed the

  • Firefighters rescue sheep

    A SHEEP was rescued by firefighters from the River Severn. The sheep had been reported trapped on an embankment near Bromley Farm, Arley Lane, Arley. One appliance from the Kidderminster fire station was sent to the scene at 10pm on Saturday. After carrying

  • Aliens are coming to a fund-raising auction near you

    A BAND will be going, going, on stage at a Far Forest pub to raise money for a children's playgroup. Wyre Forest outfit The Aliens will be holding a charity auction at the Horse and Jockey pub on August 15 and are inviting bidders to bring along a tent

  • Choirs to fly the flag in twin town

    TWO choirs will be flying Kidderminster's flag in a tuneful trip to its twin town in Germany. Singers and fans of the award-winning Kidderminster Male Choir and The Valentines ladies choir will travel to Husum on Wednesday, August 20 for a six-day singing

  • Artist posts impression with display of stamps

    AN artist is hoping to make her stamp on the world with an innovative exhibition. A collection of Birmingham artist Sharon Baker's works, including a collage of stamps ordered according to colour, opened at Kidderminster Library Gallery on Saturday and

  • Going cricket batty

    MORE than 200 spectators with a shared love of history and cricket turned out at the weekend to watch a sporting fixture with a difference. Witley Court staged a Georgian cricket match, which pitted a team from English Heritage against Worcestershire

  • Suzanne's medal double

    EVESHAM High School PE teacher Suzanne Hampson brought home two bronze medals from the Lifesaving Commonwealth Games in South Africa. The Vale girl, sponsored by TLR High Technology Ltd, took third places in the women's relays - torpedo and manikin tow

  • Andrew's top challenge

    EVESHAM sculler Andrew Walker travels to Athens this week as the two man in the Great Britain coxless quad scull at the Junior World Rowing Championship. The event takes place on the new rowing course at Schinias, venue for the Olympic Rowing Championships

  • Three take wing to make sure of Concorde victory

    BROADWAY travelled to Littleton for a Concorde League match and came away victorious winning on three of the five rinks for 133-88 win. On a night of mixed fortunes, Littleton's Colin Shergold came from 16-8 down at ten ends to overcome Peter Springell

  • Peter gets green light

    WITH glorious sunshine, high temperatures and a steady breeze from the south, sailing could not have been more enjoyable on the Avon over the weekend and there was a strong turnout of both boats and spectators for Evesham Sailing Club's event. The first

  • Holidays hit club showdown

    THE final inter-club event between the Evesham Wheelers and Stratford CC provided a narrow winning margin for Stratford with both clubs below strength in numbers and regular riders due to the holiday season. Stratford were the victorious team on actual

  • New man in expansion

    GREVAYNE Properties has appointed Shaun Hussey as residential development manager to help fulfil the company's expansion programme. Mr Hussey, who has previously been a land manager with Miller Homes, will work with Andrew Dudden, the company's residential

  • Hotel is on a high

    A RENOWNED county hotel has bucked the national trend by ending its financial year on a high. At a time when many hotels are having problems with occupancy rates, the Brockencote Hall Hotel, in Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster, welcomed more than

  • Agency deal has a 'Broad' appeal

    RURAL businesses are cashing in on the latest internet service thanks to a multi-million pound investment by a regional development agency. Advantage West Midlands has invested £13m to switch Bredon Hill to broadband, a high-speed internet connection

  • That's all folk fans!

    BRITAIN'S largest open-air folk and rock festival gets underway near Banbury this evening. The big names coming to Cropredy Festival this weekend include Procol Harum, Fairport Convention and the voice of Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere. The festival is celebrating

  • Aircraft on fire

    FIREFIGHTERS from Bidford and Leamington were called to a light aircraft on fire at Bidford airfield in Bickmarsh. The aircraft was severely damaged in the fire which happened at 7.30pm on Sunday.

  • No choice but to protect main street

    I recommend that sceptics read the Formal Inquiry document which states clearly that the opening of the bypass should have reduced the ' through traffic ' to less than 10%. It has remained constant at approx. 40% and is actually going faster, mainly as

  • Thanks to speeders for dividing village

    IN reply to Kevin Carr's letter July 31, when he finds out who or what is so important as to close Wyre Piddle road please let me know as I would be very interested. The blame should be on CC who still have a sign on Station Road directing traffic through

  • Derby victory is a nail-biter

    RISING Kidderminster Victoria showed strong character to hold off the challenge of county rivals Bromsgrove for their third Birmingham League Division One success. Chasing a big 252-5 total, it did not look good for KVCC as the scoreboard read 32-3 in

  • Support for summer fair boosts our funds

    I WOULD like, through your letters page, to thank everyone who supported our family summer fair and jumble sale at Oat Street on Saturday, July 26. We had a fantastic response from children attending our group, past and present, and the general public

  • Town too good for bottom club

    BEWDLEY bounced back to winning form against struggling Oldswinford with a four-wicket victory in Worcestershire League Division Two. They bowled and fielded well after winning the toss against the bottom club, Mark Edwards taking 5-40 with good support

  • Playing with nature?

    RECENTLY very, very late of R5live an alarming development was reported in the genetically modified plants saga. A Canadian farmer was sued and heavy damages awarded (subject to appeal) for infringing patents by growing GM Soya without the authorisation

  • Council enters tree felling row

    A DISPUTE over allegations of illegal tree felling is raging between the perpetrators, neighbours and Wychavon District Council. Evesham pensioner Norris Hancox and a number of neighbours contacted the council when trees were felled in an area of woodland

  • Cookley almost break the Bank

    REJUVENATED Cookley suffered a cruel last-over defeat at promotion-chasing Astwood Bank in Worcestershire League Division Two. Bank, who have reached the National Village Knockout semi-finals, were pushed hard by their lowly opponents. Cookley totalled

  • No joy despite Lyman knock

    CHADDESLEY Corbett suffered their fifth Worcestershire League Division One defeat of the season at Bromyard. Paul Lyman (63) was the main contributor as Chaddesley were dismissed for 199 runs. Chaddesley 199, Bromyard 202-2. Phil Page (77) and Martin

  • The heat is on for a high hymn

    VILLAGERS at Ashton-under-Hill are being invited to vote for their favourite hymn to help turn up the heat at the parish church. A list of 50 hymns has been circulated to householders and the top choices will form the programme for a special Songs of

  • Computers helping to beat cancer

    A HARVINGTON man who called on computer users to join the fight against HIV and cancer, has passed a remarkable milestone. Keith Davies is spearheading a campaign to create a network of computers for testing potentially life-saving molecules. By downloading

  • Man charged over death

    A PERSHORE man is to appear at Gloucester Crown Court tomorrow accused of causing the death of a 73-year-old Cotswolds woman in a four-car pile-up last November. David Eversham, aged 61, of Bredon View Farm, Pershore, is charged with causing the death

  • It's full steam ahead for Evesham's vintage rally

    HISTORIC and unusual vehicles chugged and trundled their way through Evesham to advertise the Vale for Evesham Vintage Steam Rally. The event, now in its third year, is to be held tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at Knowle Hill, which is off the Evesham

  • Budding stars trip the light fantastic

    YOUNGSTERS from Worcester are rehearsing for their debut performance of a Journey Through Time at the Swan Theatre this weekend. The volunteers, who are aged from five to 21 years, have had just a few days to learn their dance routines. Emma Thompson,

  • Hi-tech hospitals waiting in wings

    TWO new hi-tech hospitals may soon be up and running in Worcestershire after being given the green light this week. In Pershore local people could benefit from expanded medical services with proposals to replace the local cottage hospital and heath centre

  • Youth's terror taunts

    A TEENAGER who subjected a woman to a campaign of harassment after she reported him to police for damaging a car has been given 13 months custody. Dean Stokes branded Susan Lake "a grasser" and threatened to slash her son's face and burgle her home. The

  • How can we keep cool?

    WORKERS have been trying to keep their cool as temperatures rise in the city, with the heatwave expected to last at least until next week. Extra breaks and plenty of water are some of the measures businesses have been adopting to ensure staff cope. The

  • Youngsters making the most of their chance to play

    YOUNGSTERS made the most of a play day that featured face painting, a bouncy castle and a mobile disco among other attractions. More than 2,000 youngsters, aged from around two to 14, attended yesterday's event at The Countryside Centre, Spetchley, near

  • Decision delayed on plan by gipsy family

    A DECISION about whether to allow a family of gipsies to set up a permanent caravan site in a Worcestershire field has been delayed. Councillors have voted to decide if the family - which has applied to set up the site at Dragons Cross, Leigh Sinton,

  • There's many a string to his bow

    THE new chief constable of West Mercia police has a tough task ahead - juggling the demands of his six children with one of the most high-profile positions in the country. Paul West says he is delighted to have been appointed as chief constable in such

  • High Street is on to the Next stage

    THE £20m transformation of one end of Worcester's High Street has taken a major step closer to completion. The multi-million pound redevelopment of the Lychgate Shopping Centre, which began in January, had centred on demolition work and gutting the old

  • Skydiver murder appeal

    POLICE investigating the suspected murder of a Hereford skydiver whose parachute was sabotaged want people who were at an earlier skydiving event to come forward. Army officer cadet Stephen Hilder, aged 20, took part in another parachuting competition

  • Witley Court for sale

    THE spectacular ruins of Witley Court have been put up for sale on the internet auction site eBay. The current owners, the Wigington Family of Stratford Upon Avon, who have owned the ruined property for more than 50 years, put the stately home up for

  • Adjourned

    COURT: A man charged with breaching a restraining order by going within 30 metres of a pub has had his court case adjourned - so police can officially measure the distance from where he was arrested to the building. Dave Pace, of Avon Road, Tolladine,

  • On their bikes for a fine cause

    A PAIR of cyclists are about to brave the heatwave and jump on their bikes to pedal for funds for children with life-limiting illnesses. Despite the expected scorching temperatures, Paul Handy and Jackie Bunn plan to rack up 84 miles and £500 for Acorns

  • 7/8/03 Goals aim for midfield master

    A SIGH of relief went around Aggborough when player-of-the-season Danny Williams confirmed a one-year contract in the summer. The 24-year-old former Wales U-21s international has been a vital cog in the Kidderminster Harriers midfield over recent campaigns

  • OAP's anger at health care

    A VALE pensioner has hit out at Worcester's new hospital facilities after he was left on a hospital trolley for hours and his wife was transported to an intensive care unit in Redditch. Norman Ley was taken to Worcester Royal Hospital with suspected internal

  • 7/8/03 Quick guide to Harriers' opponents

    BOSTON (15th) bottom half In: Daryl Sutch (Southend), Lee Beevers (Ipswich), Graham Potter (York), Steve Croudson (Grimsby). Out: David Town, Nick Conroy, Peter Costello (Stevenage), James Gould (Stevenage). The Lincolnshire club enjoyed a solid first

  • Green light for the new hospital

    PLANS to relocate Pershore Cottage Hospital and the town's health centre to Wychavon Civic Centre have been given the green light. At its meeting yesterday members of the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust voted to push forward with the scheme, which

  • 7/8/03 Stand and deliver

    A NEW 2,040-seater stand at Aggborough has created plenty of summer interest but the challenge does not end there for Barry Norgrove. Kidderminster Harriers' vice-chairman headed the crucial summer project which has kept the stadium within the Football

  • 7/8/03 Happy to be an underdog - Brit

    IAN Britton is more than happy for Kidderminster Harr-iers to be written off again as Division Three's unlikely lads. Harriers upset more than a few of the competition's so-called bigger teams last season and Britton is keen for that to happen again.

  • 7/8/03 New squad has more depth

    INJURIES may well have a large part to play in Kidderminster Harriers' Division Three fortunes but the club can boast more strength in depth this season. Manager Ian Britton, who worked through much of pre-season with just 14 contracted players, has signed

  • 7/8/03 Junior Harriers appeal

    HARRIERS are looking for new members after relaunching their junior supporters club. Junior Harriers will have free admission to Division Three home matches, shop discounts, a trip to Old Trafford and a Christmas party among other benefits. Anyone interested

  • Butchers return for charity do

    A COLOURFUL oompah band that delighted onlookers at Tenbury Agricultural Show will be back in town in December, thanks to talent spotter Janice Gluyas. As Mayor of Tenbury, Cllr Gluyas has been on the look-out for entertainers to add sparkle to her mayoral

  • Clerics plan make-over at resource room

    A CHANGING rooms style make-over for the resource room at the entrance to St Mary's Church in Tenbury Wells is about to go into action. Tenbury team ministry trio, rector Alan Jevons, vicar Claire Lording, and curate Sue Foster, are planning a user-friendly

  • Happy Days rewarded for quality of care

    HAPPY Days Day Care Nursery, based at the former St Mary's Prep School in Rochford, has been credited with a Pre-School Learning Alliance Award, topping the recent Ofsted inspection and highlighting the care and attention provided for children of all

  • 7/8/03 Target Birch proves point

    HARRIERS 0, WALSALL 2 GARY Birch showed why Ian Britton rates him so highly by stealing the show on a stage set for former England international Paul Merson. Birch, a loan target of Harriers, replaced Jorge Leitao at half-time and buried two second-half

  • Unity call over rubbish boxes

    AE:ad@nqmids.co.uk:ALEX DAY CRITICS of a new recycling scheme have been slammed for "scaremongering" on the eve of Wyre Forest's "rubbish revolution". Council leader Howard Martin has hit out at opposition members' "constant sniping" and issued a call

  • Wife found pensioner under tank

    A "TERRIFIC bang" led to a grim discovery when a pensioner - who hit the headlines when he kept police at bay during a siege at his home - was crushed by a massive tank. George Andrews was discovered by his wife, Barbara, with "just his head showing"

  • On course for rubble misery

    MORE misery is on the cards for long-suffering residents after a golf club applied for a 21-month extension to dump material for a new course. Wyre Forest Golf Club started depositing soil and rubble to build the nine-hole course next to the Burlish Top

  • Letter over boundaries sparks row

    LEADERS of the two biggest opposition parties on Wyre Forest District Council have accused a ruling Health Concern councillor of going behind their backs over a decision on election reforms. A letter was sent to the Boundary Commission slamming changes

  • MPs deal a blow to airport hopes

    GOVERNMENT chiefs looking into proposals to extend a runway on the doorstep of Wyre Forest are turning a blind eye to environmental costs, an influential commons report has claimed. MPs sitting on the Environmental Audit Committee said they were "astonished

  • Runners on track for cash hat-trick

    RUNNERS young and old are hitting the road to give a bereavement charity a big cash injection for the third successive year. Organisers of the Brambles Trust 10k Road Race, which attracted an entry of more than 400 last year, are hoping to break the 500

  • House sale to pay for hall?

    A HISTORIC cottage could hold the key to avoiding an increase in Council Tax for villagers. Residents in Cleobury Mortimer are facing an extra £30 on their bill if they vote not to sell the cottage next to the parish hall. The move stems from a cash crisis

  • New life in burial site hunt

    CEMETERY bosses have said they are close to clinching a deal which will bring a new graveyard to Kidderminster. A site on Minster Road is being looked at by council chiefs eager to find extra burial spaces because the existing Kidderminster Cemetery,

  • Broadway

    VILLAGE FETE: A fete was held on the village green on Saturday, July 26 in aid of The Lifford Hall appeal fund. Mrs Joy Stock, the chairman of the hall trustees stated that the event raised the grand total of £2,000. She expressed a big thank you to everyone

  • Ilmington

    PARISH COUNCIL: The July meeting of the parish council, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, heard from coun David Sabin that at the recent Shipston divisional panel meeting, Severn Trent had said that emergency arrangements had been made so that the next time

  • Stratford SCAN

    SENIOR CITIZENS ACTION NETWORK: The bi-monthly meeting of Scan (Senior Citizens Action Network) took place at the Methodist Hall on Monday. The main speaker was coun Jean Holder the vice-chairman of the new Stratford Trust. She outlined the historical

  • A warm welcome in the hotseat

    PAUL West's first few days at Hindlip have brought good news and bad for West Mercia police's new Chief Constable. The good is that his arrival in the Mercia hotseat coincides with news that the force has more officers than ever before. The bad is that

  • Now that's what I call a golden opportunity

    Theatre fans are in for a real treat this August at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford. The Company is giving people the chance to win a Golden Ticket which will allow the winner 2 seats for every RSC Stratford production for a whole year! Everyone

  • Dutch touch for club

    ROWING: More than 500 races will be contested at the weekend's annual crowd-pulling Stourport Regatta. Stourport Boat Club are hosting the popular event on Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am until 6pm. Last year's Victor Ludorum trophy winners, Curlew from

  • Rachel is called up by Britain

    VOLLEYBALL star Rachel Bragg has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World University Games later this month. But the Kidderminster teenager's preparations suffered a setback when she picked up a back injury in a pre-tournament tour of Sweden

  • Late drama but Preece holds on

    CYCLING: Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's Liam Preece won the Wolverhampton Wheelers U-16s circuit series at Lilleshall on Saturday. The National Schools Time Trial champion from Stourport followed his good performance with a superb display in the road

  • Honours shared by ladies

    HOCKEY: Stourport Ladies' A finished joint leaders with Worcester at a Summer League competition between eight teams. National League stars were on show at Stourport Sports Club as the town did well, although they lost 6-1 to Worcester who played one

  • Smart silver

    GOLF: Sue Smart won the Silver Division July Medal at Wharton Park ladies section on the back nine from Lilieth Martin. Medal results, Silver Div: Smart 12 handicap 72 nett, Martin 15-72; Bronze One: Alison Edwards 28-72, Kath Chuter 26-73; Bronze Two

  • Police warn on bogus caller

    ELDERLY people are being warned to be on their guard after a rogue salesman stole money from a 95-year-old Stourport man. Police are appealing for information after £50 was stolen from the pensioner's wallet shortly after 3pm on Friday, after he bought

  • SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 8.

    Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first 2002/03 league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and

  • ANDY BISHOP - Forward. 19/10/82. 6ft. Squad number 10.

    The Walsall striker was unheard of outside the Bescot Stadium until his 2002/03 loan spell at Harriers. Manager Ian Britton repeated the deal for an initial month in August 2003 to increase his options up front. Bishop, a youth-team sensation at Walsall

  • MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 17.

    The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player touted as having the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring

  • Mal leads way for locals

    KIDDERMINSTER tackle dealer Mal Storey finished third in the Daiwa-Bewdley Angling Festival when Wolverhampton angler Nigel Ball (Colmic) took the honours. There were 90 competitors in the three-day event on a river which had risen by two feet during

  • BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.

    A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from

  • POOLE HALL

    THERE have been good results on all coarse waters at the Alveley fishery throughout the week with weights varying from 27lb to 82lb. Popular baits have been catmeat, luncheonmeat, sweetcorn and maggots. Wednesday Open, Heron pool: Adam Jones 45-8 (14)

  • Woman, 85, foils distraction raiders

    AN 85-year-old Kiddermin-ster woman's house was broken into on Monday - but the three culprits ran off empty-handed. Police are appealing for information after an attempted distraction burglary at the pensioner's home in Stourbridge Road.. The woman returned

  • SHATTERFORD LAKES

    KIDDERMINSTER angler John Mobberley caught four trout with a bag weight of 16lb using a buzzer. The best flies on the lake were buzzers and orange or pink lures. On the Stella, where the top flies proved to be viva and cats whisker, Les Brown, of Hagley

  • GILT EDGE AC

    LYTTELTON water, River Teme, Tenbury Wells, Grayling Cup: Pete White 2-15, John Gale 1-5, Dave Montroy 0-15 (all minnows). A contest will be held on Sunday at Kingsnordley and anyone interested can call the secretary on 01562 824651 for details. Aggregate

  • BANKSIDERS AC

    HURCOTT pool: Mick Swalwell 8-5, Eddie McKeown 7-8, Steve Raynor 6-13, Ray Jordan 6-4-8. Points to date: Swalwell 93, Mark Brickles 92, C Brown 83, Denis Mole 78, McKeown 71, Jordan 70. On Sunday, August 17, a contest will be fished on the Lyttelton Severn

  • WATERS EDGE AC

    THE presentation night is on Saturday at the Sutton Arms, starting at 7.30pm.

  • Strangling our historic town

    IN Load Street, Bewdley, and the immediate area, almost any day of the week, there are major and continuous illegal abuses of the public highways, regardless of the various traffic regulations in force and directly because of wonderfully convenient cash

  • Award for Keith

    KEITH Elliot was players' player and skipper Neil Turford manager's player of the year at Bewdley Town's annual presentation. They held the event at the Horse and Jockey, Far Forest, with former Premiership official Barry Preece presenting the trophies

  • WILLIS BUND AC

    HURST Farm: Ron Russell 28-8, Barry Southall 17-3, John Guest 17-3, Mick Rowe 10-13. A contest will be held at Pitchcroft on Wednesday, draw at 9am.

  • Who needs Health Concern?

    REGARDING the debate about the benefit or not of Wyre Forest having the country's only independent MP, I believe Dr Richard Taylor should retire at the next General Election. One or other of the two main political parties, Labour and Conservative, will

  • Success goes on in fives

    FERNDALE Flyers U-13s are looking forward to the new Stourport and District Youth League season after continuing their fine record at a five-a-side competition. The Flyers' boys have won the popular Mostyn Rangers tournament on three out of four occasions

  • REGENT AC

    THE River Avon at Fladbury is the venue for Sunday's contest. The draw will be at 7.45am at the venue and those taking part should meet at the lay-by opposite the Mitre Oak at 6.45am.

  • Chance to be ref

    THREE refereeing courses have been arranged in a bid to combat the shortage of officials in Worcestershire. They will be held at the county FA headquarters in De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovett. The first course is on Friday, August 22, from 7pm until 9pm

  • Heads we all win at our charity match

    TWO EVESHAM football teams came head to head in a great match which is set to raise more than £600 for charity. Players from Tesco and Safeway got together last Sunday to play the annual Retail Challenge Cup on Evesham United's Common Road ground. Match

  • Bandstand and area much-loved

    FROM where does Environment Agency manager Roger Prestwood get his information about Severnside South in Bewdley? He certainly has not asked me. He is quoted in the Shuttle/Times and News of July 17: "...simply not wanted by residents" and "this is not

  • Mercian call

    MERCIAN Festival Junior League clubs are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday when they will collect the new season's fixtures. The competition, which involves Wyre Forest teams, has organised the get-together at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester, from

  • Chance of a royal event

    Journal readers could have the chance to mingle with the Royals at a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate inspiration. Readers can nominate members of the community they feel deserve special recognition for their contributions to life in our area

  • HETA AC

    EVESBATCH: Brian Oliver 36-6, John Connolly 20-13, Ray Andrews 19-6. Sunday's match is on the Stackpool with a 7am draw.

  • A Vale team's sinking feeling

    IN front of a crowd of 150,000 people and beneath a blazing sun, an Evesham man dressed as Mrs Thatcher pushed George Bush into Hyde Park's Serpentine lake on a flying Big Ben tower. Justin and Marcus Mumford, from Hinton, Juliet Mathers from Hampton,

  • School should not be in district review

    WHY do I and other parents of children at Bayton find ourselves fighting to keep our school open? Firstly, Bayton is not in the Wyre Forest area, so should not have been included in the Wyre Forest review of education provision. We pay our Council Tax

  • Roundabout answer

    THE very successful Franche Road Co-op store and Franche First School generate a huge amount of traffic and this creates a real problem when exiting Wilton Avenue in Kidderminster. As a long-distance visitor to my parents in Chestnut Grove, I am astounded

  • Farmer vows fence action

    A FARMER has vowed to appeal after Wychavon councillors voted to take enforcement action over an illegally high fence. The offending barrier erected by farmer Carl Powell was put up at the bottom of the garden of a listed house, annoying the householder

  • Daisy pulls it off at the RSC in Stratford

    A YOUNGSTER from a village near Evesham is currently treading the boards with the stars at Shakespeare's memorial theatre at Stratford. With an eight-strong group of children, Daisy Hughes from Salford Priors is appearing in Richard III with stage and

  • Smith: Our fans can help us win

    BEN Smith has issued a 'get behind us' plea to Worcestershire supporters ahead of Saturday's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy semi-final showdown against Lancashire at New Road. The County skipper believes the fans will have a crucial part to play in

  • Coaches mix with stars

    TWO soccer coaches from Worcestershire will be stepping out on to the hallowed turf of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday at the Community Shield game between Arsenal and Manchester United. Annette Vennard, a manager and coach at Worcester City

  • O'Leary set for Sixways debut

    DAREN O'Leary looks set to shrug off a hamstring injury and make his debut for Worcester Rugby Club next weekend. The former Gloucester winger has a slight tear in his hamstring but took part in some training this week and is now expected to be fit for

  • Turner signs 'keeper

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has moved to bolster his goalkeeping options with the capture of Ben Scott from Sheffield United. The 19-year-old was recommended to Turner and will be given the chance to impress during a month's loan period, although

  • CLEOBURY MORTIMER READING GROUP

    At the July meeting members discussed reading Anita and Me by Meena Syal. This month's book is Corduroy by Adrian Bell. The next meeting will be on Thursday, August 14 at Cleobury library, starting at 8pm. New members are welcome.

  • CLEOBURY MORTIMER JUNIOR READING GROUP

    The juniors who had read The-Hundred-Miles-An-Hour-Dog by Jeremy Strong, said they wished the book had been longer. The book to read over the holidays is Meteorite Spoon by Phillip Ridley. There will be no meeting in August. The next meeting is on September

  • A month of events marks the first ever city festival

    A PACKED month of events in Worcester has been announced as the City prepares to host its first ever festival. Starting on Saturday, a host of colourful lively activity will include music, drama, art, dance, walks, recitals and exhibitions. The regimental

  • FRANCHE LADIES

    The guest on Wednesday will be Jackie Harris from Wolverley Floral Art Club. The meeting, at Franche Village Hall, Kidderminster, will start at 8pm. New members are always welcome at meetings. For further details about the group please telephone Christine

  • KIDDERMINSTER OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP

    The speaker on Friday, August 15 in the Post Graduate Centre at Kidderminster Hospital, will be Dr Barrie Davies, who will talk about his experiences as a Flying Doctor. Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings, which begin at 7.30pm. For

  • CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

    John and Rita Davies, from South Cheshire Recorded Music Society, presented a programme entitled Brahms and the Schumanns, on July 25. Mr Davies told the life story of Robert Schumann, his marriage to Clara Wieck, and his ultimate mental decline, and

  • Holiday style

    THE BLUES is back again in Broadway at The Crown and Trumpet Inn. Next Thursday, the complimentary sounds of guitar men Andy and Sid blend perfectly to provide the jazz and blues backing to Bridget's powerful vocal on a variety of songs ranging from the

  • WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

    Wildlife-mad youngsters are being invited to get the low-down on a nature club by logging onto a new website. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has gone online with its Watch programme. This gives youngsters the latest on how to sign up to a host of activities

  • WORCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

    The Kidderminster branch of Worcestershire Association for the Blind has been boosted by nearly £650 following collections in the towns of Kidderminster and Stourport. A collection over three days raised £588.08 at the Franche Road Co-op. A further £58.36

  • Show's true Autumn taste

    GARDENERS, animal lovers, cookery buffs and shopaholics will be able to savour the true taste of autumn at the ninth Autumn Garden and County Show on the Three Counties Showground. The show, on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, may be the youngest

  • Strengthen links in our food chain

    LOCAL communities are being urged to come together to celebrate food during Harvest Festival. The second national celebration of regional food and drink, British Food Fortnight, occurs during the Harvest Festival season from September 20 to October 5.

  • Riders saddle up for popular horse show

    ONE of the most popular horse shows in the district will be taking place next Sunday. The Murcot Horse Show at Murcot Farm, near Broadway, attracts hundreds of riders from all over the country. There's something for all, with everything from show jumping

  • Best young riders vying for top titles

    MORE than 500 riders from clubs across the country are preparing for the British Riding Clubs National Horse Trials Championship, which is being held in Warwickshire. The event, which runs from tomorrow to Sunday, August 8 to 10, takes place at the Offchurch

  • Parking space blow to firms

    THE loss of some of the last free car parking spaces in Bewdley town centre has begun to hit businesses on a riverside street as work to lay the groundwork for a flood defence scheme kicks off. Spaces along Severnside South have started to disappear after

  • Reunion for class of 1953

    A Bewdley woman is appealing for old school friends to get in touch for a high school reunion. A Golden Jubilee reunion lunch for girls who joined Ludlow High School for Girls in September 1953 will take place at 11am on September 20. For details call

  • Towns seal friendship

    GLOBETROTTING Bewdley councillors brought back a slice of American life when they were presented with an honorary plaque by their trans-Atlantic cousins. Frank and Mavis Baillie were handed the gift - which will soon take pride of place at the Guildhall

  • Birlingham

    PARISH COUNCIL: Draft Minutes of meeting held on Wednesday, July 16 at Birlingham Village Hall Present: Chairman: Mr Chris Reynard, Vice-chairman: Mr Tony Hall, Councillors: Mrs June Hiden, Mr Paul Hiden, Mr Mark Smith, and Mrs Pat Farey District Councillor

  • Tri, tri, triumph for a trio of Michelles

    IT was a phenomenally successful weekend for the three women from Evesham who make up Team Michelle in the London Triathlon event held at the Excel centre in the Docklands. Michelle Dige, Michelle Parsons and Michelle Kimberley collectively known as '

  • Slip puts Exhall in race

    SATURDAY'S clash between Stratford Bards and Exhall has taken on a new significance after last weekend's matches. Bards kept their grip on the title chase with a six-wicket win over Wellesbourne but Overbury slipped up at bottom-placed Kineton, allowing

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  • Double triumph for Rob in prestige tournament

    THE well-established Malvern Junior Open Tennis Tournament, in association with the British Tennis Coaches' Association, Malvern Girls' College and South Hereford Garages, was held at Manor Park. This event is also one of the qualifying tournaments for

  • 7/8/03 - Smith: Our fans can help us win

    BEN Smith has issued a 'get behind us' plea to Worcestershire supporters ahead of Saturday's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy semi-final showdown against Lancashire at New Road. The County skipper believes the fans will have a crucial part to play in

  • Chance of a royal event

    JOURNAL readers could have the chance to mingle with the Royals at a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate inspiration. Readers can nominate members of the community they feel deserve special recognition for their contributions to life in our area

  • Facts about those council sacks

    IN response to the letter from Dave Stanton regarding the city council recycling sacks (You Say, July 31), I would like to reassure residents that sacks should be tied when placed out for collection. The Guide to Recycling leaflet that was included in

  • Club forms for skaters

    A CLUB has been formed to help lobby for new facilities in Pershore for skateboarders and roller-bladers. Pershore Skating Club will meet for the first time at the Riverside Centre next Wednesday, August 13 at 5pm. An appeal has been launched for adult

  • And not a Tory in sight...

    JOHN Branson of Claines writes: "Tories and others who fully supported the war are equally guilty." Of what, exactly? The left-wing never seem to get out of their Opposition psyche, do they? I'm sorry Mr Branson, but the sad demise of Dr David Kelly is

  • Heads we all win at our charity match

    TWO Evesham football teams came head to head in a great match which is set to raise more than £600 for charity. Players from Tesco and Safeway got together last Sunday to play the annual Retail Challenge Cup on Evesham United's Common Road ground. Match

  • Journey was fine

    I RECENTLY had to make a train journey to London. I had not used the train for years, and having read the recent reports in the Evening News, was anticipating discomfort and frustration. However, from booking the ticket, leaving Foregate Street and returning

  • Step to tempt town tourists

    PERSHORE has taken a step towards becoming a fully-fledged tourist destination with the opening of its first dedicated visitor information centre in the new Town Hall. Linda Ellis and Glenda Ellis, who are not related, took up their new roles as tourism

  • Man charged over death

    A PERSHORE man is to appear at Gloucester Crown Court tomorrow accused of causing the death of a 73-year-old Cotswolds woman in a four-car pile-up last November. David Eversham, aged 61, of Bredon View Farm, Pershore, is charged with causing the death

  • Women's verse

    WOMEN'S poetry will be celebrated by Barbara Jefford and Geraldine McEwan as part of the 50th Stratford Poetry Festival. The anthology of 20th Century women's verse in English has been prepared by Richard Digby Day as a sequel to his programme of women's