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Stories for 3 August 2005
Leisure
Hide and Seek (15)
ROBERT De Niro is in top form in this chilling tale. more...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG)
WITH films such as Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice to his name, I was expecting Tim Burton to give his trademark gothic surrealism to the remake of this film. more...
The Stands - Horsefabulous
Like the great Eric Morecambe himself, The Stands have an unnerving habit of playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. more...
Editors The Back Room
NEVER having heard of this band before, I listened to the album with an open mind and unbiased ear. more...
Comedy of Errors Royal Shakespeare Theatre
SHAKESPEARE must have been in a merry muse when he wrote this, one of his earliest plays, for it is fun and frolics all the way. more...
DVD - Are we there yet? (PG)
THIS film should come with a public health warning. more...
Following in the family trade
A PROUD dad has got something to shout about after his daughter achieved top education honours before starting her own performance business. more...
Brothers have acting world at their feet
TWO talented brothers from Rubery are celebrating after both were offered places at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. more...
Express speeds into Hippodrome
ANDREW Lloyd Webber's spectacular futuristic musical Starlight Express: The 3rd Dimension rolls into the Birmimgham Hippodrome for a month from August 10. more...
A wealth of fun at third festival
By Lynda Morrison more...
Keiko clinches record deal
ROCK band Keiko are celebrating after signing their first record deal. more...
Whereto go
Wednesday August 3 more...
Jenkins to orchestrate great night
THE National Symphony Orchestra has announced its programme for the forthcoming evening of music with Katherine Jenkins performing at Ragley Hall, Alcester, on Sunday, August 14. more...
Swerrun swings into Worcester
MUSICAL star Richard Swerrun will be returning home this month to perform a charity concert. more...
News
Inkberrow WI
It's hard to believe that heavy showers and chilly winds at the beginning of July meant that, at the last minute, we had to abandon the idea of a summer garden meeting and meet at the village hall as usual. But our spirits were not dampened. Our talented duo, Pat and Barbara, in (lack of?) full costume, gave their rendition, in verse and song, of Calendar Girls. The film makers don't know what talent they missed! more...
Redditch Trade Justice Network
The last meeting was held on July 11 at the Ecumenical Centre. Much of the discussion was about the MakePovertyHistory rally in Edinburgh on 2 July. more...
Wythall WI
The July meeting was supposed to be a garden party, but the weather had changed for the worse and so everyone returned to the Village Hall where tables had been laid out to resemble a garden . more...
100 years ago August 5, 1905
WILLIAM Bennett, of Dodford, a market gardener, was charged with driving a horse and cart in High Street without a light. Sergeant Parry said that when he held up his hand for the defendant to stop he took no notice and would have knocked him down if he had not jumped out of the way. The defendant said he did not see the sergeant and his son was holding a candle lamp in the cart. He was fined 2s 6d (12.5p) and 7s 6d (37.5p) costs. more...
John's story is an inspiration
IT is fair to say Redditch has recieved some well justified criticisms recently - no bus service after 7pm, no cinema, poor leisure facilities and too many unemployed people who are quite capable of working but instead sponge off the benefit system and seem to spend their time committing crime. more...
No delays at breast clinic
WE were concerned to read your front page article of July 27 regarding the performance of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. more...
Many retired greyhounds looking for a good home
ROBBIE the greyhound, described by his syndicate owner Neil Duggan (Advertiser, July 20) sounds like a typical example of the breed and will undoubtedly make someone in Redditch an excellent pet. more...
Reek of loos is off-putting
I MUST agree with Mrs Lister's letter (Advertiser, July 13) referring to the appalling smell emanating from the ladies' loos in the Kingfisher Centre. more...
Reds look good for new season
ONCE again a new football season is about to come to life. While many fans may be turning their attentions to Premiership heroes, let's not forget the revolution that is going on in our own town. more...
Sting in the tail for pensioners
MY husband and I are both in our 70s. Recently, we discovered in our back garden shed a nest of bees or wasps - I don't know the difference. more...
Burning with a bright idea
I WAS very impressed by Tom Wareing's recitation of his favourite hymn again on your letters page (Advertiser, July 13). more...
`Life is only limited if you allow it to be'
A BRAVE Redditch mum inspired more than 2,000 women to take part in the Race for Life in Sanders Park in Bromsgrove, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. more...
Redditch, the RAF and the Rover's Return...
By Helen Clarke more...
Mother thanks MP after paving battle
By Emily Bridgewater more...
Prizes offered for school attendance
A MATCHBOROUGH school has come up with a novel approach to transforming truants - by offering state-of-the-art attendance prizes. more...
Redditch bobbies are commended
REDDITCH police officers have been praised after winning commendations at a prestigious awards ceremony. more...
Calling for mast action
A MATCHBOROUGH man is rallying support to fight one of an "epidemic" of mobile phone masts across Redditch. more...
QinetiQ's assignment for the pilotless fighter jets
SCIENTISTS in Malvern are working on the war technology of the future that could make fighter pilots redundant in the next 10-15 years. more...
Raising a cup to volunteers
DEDICATED volunteers at the Alexandra Hospital were thrown a special tea party to say thank you for all their hard work. more...
Financiers pay back Muslims fleeced by thief
A WORCESTER finance firm is hoping to provide some light at the end of the tunnel for Muslims fleeced of their precious savings by the promise of a trip to Mecca. more...
MP reply to class size slur
By Catherine Stone more...
Golden gift store sets up in city
AN internet-based gift company has decided to give people the opportunity to buy its goods in person by opening its first store. more...
Munitions factory meeting
WORKING in a munitions factory during wartime drew a Webheath man to the pretty bombshell who later became his wife. more...
Be ready for new laws regulating oil storage
BUSINESSES that store oil outdoors are being urged to make sure they are prepared for new regulations coming into force next month. more...
Rates cut called for
THE Bank of England was urged to press ahead with a widely-predicted cut in interest rates after data showed retail was in the doldrums. more...
A dream comes true for Kylie as real royalty pays a visit
THE dreams of a terminally ill Redditch girl came true yesterday when she was transformed into a beautiful princess. more...
- Ride for free on the buses - Cathedral forced to use electronic organ - Why CLifford will not cut corners with his barbers - Proposed play area is really state-of-the-art - Round one goes way of visistors - more...
William Hill ordered to sell fifty of its offices
WILLIAM Hill expressed its disappointment after being told to offload around 50 of the betting offices it acquired from rival Stanley Leisure. more...
Inquest into skeleton records suicide verdict
A SLAUGHTERMAN, whose skeletal remains were foundnext to a revolver under a bridge in Lower Bentley, near Webheath, took his own life, an inquest heard. more...
BUSINESS BRIEF
Ford in court more...
Brutal machete and gun attack
ROBBERS brandishing a machete and a handgun brutally attacked a member of staff at a Bordesley restaurant before making off with a substantial amount of cash. more...
Reaching out - Beat bobby Doug is appointed as town's first diversity officer
By Catherine Stone more...
Gutted by blaze
A MASSIVE blaze ripped through a Lodge Park social club and left about £500,000 worth of damage. more...
`I thought I was going to die' - Astwood Bank man caught in Mumbai monsoon floods
By Chief Reporter Emily Bridgewater more...
joy's patriotic display wins garden competition
A part of Worcester is looking blooming great after the annual garden competition drew to a close. Joy Hoskins, of Middle Street, is pictured with the display that won the special VE/VJ Day category, which was introduced in this year's Arboretum Garden Competition as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the end of the Second World War. more...
Super gran has spent her life caring for kids
A GREAT-grandmother who has dedicated her life to caring for children has been nominated for the Pride in Worcestershire campaign. more...
No place like home for summer fete
tea and scones were just some of the refreshments on offer to visitors at the annual Ravenstone Nursing Home summer fete on Saturday. WARM WELCOME: Mayor and mayoress Richard and Dorothy with staff members Vicky Nicklin, Andrea Byron and Sue Bird at the Ravenstone Nursing Home summer fete. more...
`Friends' reunited in new fight to save lido
Townsfolk are being called on to join a new group to support the lido and the surrounding park. more...
Security staff on Spa `beat'
THREE new members of staff have joined top Spa firm Train 4 Security as part of a rapid expansion. more...
Therapy on offer to help with speech
A STAMMERER who cured himself after years of unsuccessful speech therapy is now coming to Droitwich Spa to teach his techniques to other sufferers. more...
Safer lives as crime rate falls
SPA residents now live safer lives than a year ago - thanks to a drop in crime across the district, according to police. more...
German road trip
A COUPLE full of wanderlust visited Droitwich Spa's twin town of Bad Ems in Germany - and made the whole 2,000 miles trip in their self-built Beauford car. more...
Runaway bales
PEOPLE had a lucky escape after a runaway bale of hay narrowly missed homes before stopping near a school in Rubery. more...
Hospice's big day
THE first turf has been dug to signal the start of building work on the county's new £5.25m St Richard's Hospice - marking a historic moment in 21 years of care by the charity which initially began life in Droitwich Spa. more...
New face of top website
A LUCKY Bromsgrove woman has been picked out of thousands to become one of five new faces on a well-known national website. more...
Barber's joy at loyal customer
A SPA great-grandfather has been hailed as one of Britain's most loyal customers after it was revealed that he has been having his hair cut by the same firm of barbers for 60 years. more...
Summer fun
VISITORS to a fun day were treated to attractions including a balloon race, raffle, stalls and a mini football tournament. FUN DAY: Billy Terry, aged ten, with his home grown flowers and plants at the summer fun day at St Columba's School. more...
It's party time!
SCORES of Spa youngsters got the school holidays off to a flying start when they attended the first party in the park event of the season. more...
Hospital praised
TOWN MP Julie Kirkbride has commended Alexandra Hospital staff but believes healthcare in Bromsgrove should have improved following the latest service ratings. more...
Schoolboy William puts safety first
A TALENTED schoolboy has scooped a top prize in a national poster contest. WHEELY GOOD: William Dix with his prize cycle helmet. more...
Making room for youth to `chill out'
A REVOLUTIONARY new youth project to provide somewhere for disaffected Spa youngsters to go was mooted at a meeting last week. more...
Crime is way down
CRIME is at its lowest level for five years in the West Mercia region, which covers Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa. more...
Thieves strike in £25,000 cars raid
Two cars, cash and personal items totalling more than £25,000 were snatched from a Droitwich Spa home in the latest in series of similar raids around the town. more...
Care group is launched
A NEW joint agency has been launched to help improve the quality of life for elderly and disabled home owners. Caring:Launching the new agency are Winston Davis with councillors Mark Shurmer, John Gittins, Peter Whittaker and Maureen Aston. more...
MP paves Tom's way
A DISABLED Bromsgrove resident has been given a "new lease of life" after dropped kerbs were installed near his home. Wheelie Happy: Town MP Julie Kirkbride with Thomas Byrne and one of the new dropped kerbs near his home. more...
Blow for gym users
FITNESS fanatics at a popular town gym were stunned after Worcestershire County Council muscled in and announced plans to close the facility. more...
Designs on success
ARTISTIC children at a town school designed prayer mats after paying a visit to a mosque.Let us pray: Stephanie Willan and Alhasan Al-Hibib, both aged 11, show off their winning prayer mat designs. more...
Call for brook clean-up
THE two major brooks which run through Rubery's main recreation grounds are suffering from years of neglect, claims a local councillor.BLOCKED: Overgrown plants and rubbish clogging the polluted brook at Brook Road recreation ground. more...
Golden years
CONGRATULATIONS were in order for Bromsgrove couple Eric and Sheila Moss, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last month. more...
Council ready for policing duty
NEW powers have been given to the district council so it can now carry out a range of policing duties in Bromsgrove. more...
Teacher Kate will be setting up own school
A CARING Bromsgrove teacher is fulfilling a lifelong ambition by setting up a school in Africa. OUT TO AFRICA: Kate Billingham who is helping set up a school in Africa. more...
Fears over factory plans
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to turn a storage unit into a 24-hour manufacturing plant in Stoke Prior has been slammed. more...
Witton WI
Our tea party raised £318 for Acorns Hospice. We received a full report on our AGM at the Albert Hall from our link delegate Margaret Ord. Details were given for several forthcoming events, including proposed plans for our own ruby anniversary in November. more...
Nothing is achieved by his insults and dubious figures
I WOULD commend to N Taylor the letter from Mr Margrett (Worcester News, Monday, July 25) which reiterates the point I was earlier trying to make to him regarding the use of statistics. more...
Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa
AT the July meeting, outgoing president Patricia Phillips handed over the chain of office to incoming president June Bodger. Patricia thanked members for their support during her year in office and especially secretary Pat Oliver, whose help had been invaluable. She welcomed Hazel Barnes on her transfer to Droitwich and felt sure she would make a valuable contribution to membership. more...
Response really takes the biscuit
I READ Matthew Clark's letters with interest and I never cease to be amazed by some of his ill-conceived arguments. But his last response to my letter takes the biscuit (Letters, Friday, July 22). more...
Bromsgrove Canine Society
To continue our tenth anniversary events a champions night was held at All Saints' Hall, where members were fortunate to see an impressive collection of champions, owned by past and present members of the society. We were privileged to have with us top judge Frank Kane, who is a co-presenter of the Crufts TV programmes. He presented the first part of the evening by interviewing our chairman Jack Clarke about his long and successful career in cocker spaniels. more...
Living the simple life
I WOULD like to assure David Andrews, (Letters, July 25), that it is possible to live without computers, mobile phones or credit cards. I do not possess any such facilities. more...
Marlbrook Thursday Club
AT our AGM in July the committee as a whole agreed to continue organising events for the coming year. more...
Fairfield WI
Shirley, our president, opened the meeting. She welcomed everyone, especially Lynne and Margaret who had returned following surgery and gave an update on the health of Gwen and Winnie who sadly were not well enough to join us. more...
Get me to church on time
HUNDREDS of bikers descended on St John's Church in Bromsgrove to celebrate a `wheelie' different marriage. more...
Time to act
While I admire the stamina of the SALT group in trying to save the town's lido, the time for talking has surely long past. What townspeople are now looking for is some form of positive action. The yellow ribbons stunt was never going to budge Wychavon Council, as the attitude of Christian-Brookes clearly demonstrates, but a threat to withhold that portion of the Council Tax which relates to the upkeep of the lido might just bring matters to a head. more...
Lido shame
Having read the comments by our designated representative calling Droitwich folk troglodytes for wanting to keep the lido going, I find it hard to believe that someone who is supposed to be smart can upset so many people in one go. more...
Puzzled Tory
As a staunch Conservative in support of the lido, I strongly object to being referred to as a backward social, liberal `troglodyte'. I am well educated and I do not live in a cave. more...
Shopping joy
What was the `WI Market' is now `Country Markets' at Droitwich old library, and I went on Friday early enough to enjoy filter coffee. The queue was rewarded by on-time opening at ten.Cards, jewellery, knitted and sewn items are passed en-route to the main Food Hall, but not forgotten later. more...
Bin graftin'
A Powell of Droitwich Spa, in a critical letter discriminating against our binmen, says "we have to take our bin bags to the end of the path as the binmen can no longer be bothered". A Powell needs to read the literature issued to residentsby Wychavon District Council to gain the facts and knowledge that constituted the reasons why our binmen "cannot be bothered" before making such a statement. more...
Dictatorship
Councillor Christian Brookes assumes that anyone not in agreement with Wychavon District Council's plan for the lido is either a backward Socialist or Liberal. more...
Iraq a factor
IN reply to the recent letter from Margaret Warman on deporting bombers, more...
`Deport bomb families' fury
I AM furious at the blatant racist undertone in last week's letter `Deport bomb families', written by Margaret Warman. more...
No room for complacency
COUNCILLOR Stephen Peters said in a recent letter that although the Audit Commission said Worcestershire County Council was an excellent authority and a good highways authority with good prospects for improvement, we should not be complacent. more...
Nothing `caring' or `sharing' about council and its wardens
ON Friday, July 22, I took my disabled mother shopping for a new carpet. more...
Prom outrage
WITH regards to the letter `Too Costly' written by Mrs Sue Nokes on the July 27, we would like to express our outrage at her comments concerning the Aston Fields Middle School Prom. more...
Wildlife worry
JOHN F Price (last week's Your View) might like to know that The Meadow and other adjoining fields are the home of a fairly rare butterfly, as well as the rare wild orchids referred to previously. more...
Lunch date
THROUGH Your View I wish to thank all those who gave such generous support to our Sunday lunch on July 17. more...
Kind thanks
THANK you to all the customers and staff at Morrisons, Bromsgrove, who kindly contributed to our collection day which was held at the store on Saturday, July 23. more...
Victory bells
READERS, particularly Mr. Nicholls (Advertiser July 6), may like to know that the bellringers at St. John's Church, Bromsgrove, rang the bells at 5pm on Sunday, July 10, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the ending of the Second World War. more...
Charity BBQ funds boost
THROUGH Your View I wish to express the thanks of the trustees of Cure Leukaemia to all those who attended the successful charity BBQ organised by Councillor Jean Luck from Alvechurch and Hilary Woolley from Bromsgrove, in aid of Cure Leukaemia on July 16 at Alcott Farm, Alvechurch by kind invitation of Jane and John Poole. more...
Keeping the roads safe
COUNCILLOR Stephen Peters said in a recent letter that although the Audit Commission said Worcestershire County Council was an excellent authority and a good highways authority with good prospects for improvement meant we should not be complacent. more...
Noise ban
REPLYING to Susan Evans regarding music at the Hop Pole, I have to say it isn't only the music which people living in the area object to. more...
Youngsters enjoy night
I AM 13-years-old, and went to the Aston Fields Leavers Prom and I am replying to Sue Nokes's letter of last week. more...
Help for pests
TWO years ago I had the same problem as the gentleman from Barnt Green mentioned in the paper recently. more...
Money claim
SIX years ago I reported a rodent problem to the council and was told the service was no longer free and I would have to pay. more...
Town sparks a quartet of queries
I HAVE four particular Bromsgrove gripes and rather than write separate letters, here they all are! more...
Proposed play area is really state-of-the-art
A PROPOSED play area for Warndon Villages could be the most modern created in Worcester. more...
Why Clifford will not cut corners with his barbers
A GREAT-grandfather from Droitwich has proved a cut above thousands of customers after using the same firm of barbers for 60 years. more...
Cathedral forced to use electronic organ
WHEEZING and groans from Worcester Cathedral's failing pipe organ could have ruined concerts at this month's Three Choirs Festival. more...
RIDE FOR FREE ON THE BUSES Transport revolution could also include new underground park-and-ride ter
CHILDREN and pensioners will be entitled to free travel from September 5 in a huge overhaul of Worcester public transport that could also see an underground park-and-ride terminal built. more...
Circular plans are visionary
IT is not often that we can use the word `visionary' to describe the behaviour of our local authorities. more...
New rating for health care is `disappointing'
By Anne Tugwell more...
Launch of music fest
BIDFEST, the live music event which aims to raise thousands of pounds to fight a quarry, was launched on Saturday. more...
Bidford man suffers head injury in crash
AN 18-year-old Bidford man suffered back and head injuries when his car was in collision with trees early on Thursday morning. more...
School urges parents to lobby politicians
A CALL has gone out for better buildings at Alcester High School after award winners were unable to attend the end of term awards ceremony because of lack of space. more...
Greig in new bid for cash
By Anne Tugwell more...
Plans thrown out
PLANS for 28 homes on the former Brooklyn Skoda site in Priory Road, Alcester, have been turned down. more...
School pays tribute to retiring teachers
By Anne Tugwell more...
Drivers heed speed limits
DRIVERS have cut their speed travelling through Warwickshire villages following a review of the roads. more...
Arrow man is charged with ecstasy supply
A SOUTH Warwickshire man is to stand trial over an allegation he supplied more than 260 tablets of ecstasy to another man and had more with intent to supply them. more...
Man caught red handed
AN 18-year-old Alcester man called police for help after cutting his hands while allegedly breaking into the Somerfield store in Moorfield Road early on Saturday morning. more...
Redundancy for 56 at town firm
By Anne Tugwell more...
We've been married for SEVENTY years!
A DEVOTED couple with a taste for travel will crack open the champagne today to celebrate an astonishing 70 years of happy marriage. more...
See artists work
ART lovers are to have the opportunity to browse and watch work in progress in the beautiful surroundings of the River Severn. more...
Cold man perished trying to light fire
AN inquest heard how a pensioner whose eyesight had deteriorated rapidly died after his jacket caught fire. more...
Couple's joy as cats are found
A CAT-loving couple are over the moon after their two pets they feared had been stolen have been found safe and well. more...
Milkmen raise cash for good cause
STAFF at Express Dairies had the bottle to raise more than £6,500 for Macmillan Cancer Relief. more...
Cheers! We've won a double tourism award
A POPULAR farmstead in the Malvern Hills has cracked open the bubbly for a joint celebration with district tourism officers after both were short-listed for a prestigious award. more...
Too many students are dropping out of college
THE number of students dropping out of courses at Worcester Sixth Form College is too high, says the Office for Standards in Education inspection (Ofsted). more...
Cleaner, greener city for Festival
A CLEANING blitz will be made on favourite tourist spots in Worcester this month to keep the city clean and tidy during the Worcester and Three Choirs festivals. more...
It's only rock and roll but there are now new kings of the castle
A HISTORIC castle in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside might seem like an unlikely location for a major music event. more...
Screening for hidden illness
WOMEN under 25 in Worcestershire are to be offered free annual screening for the "hidden disease" chlamydia for the first time. more...
Alcester WI
The July meeting was held inside on a very warm evening, so it was particularly enjoyable to listen to a talk about the outdoors! The speakers, Rob and Dianne Cole of Meadow Farm, Feckenham, gave us a fascinating insight into their life as gardeners. Their talk which was illustrated by some beautiful slides, showed us how their garden had evolved with, it has to be said, Dianne appearing to do most of the heavy work - including laying over 800 paving slabs! They both said how lucky they are to be doing something which they both love and this certainly came over as Rob spoke about the plants they used and the way in which their garden was planned. Carole Pigeon thanked them on behalf of everyone for what had been a most enjoyable talk. more...
Alvechurch WI
July's meeting started with congratulations to Joy Sanders becoming a grandmother to twin girls and a grandson all on the same day (both her sons' wives). more...
Sport
14/2/04 - Carty backing for City's youngsters
WORCESTER City's rising crop of youngsters have been given the thumbs up by veteran Paul Carty - but warned they face a battle for his shirt. more...
16/2/04 - Barton salutes his City battlers
WORCESTER City manager John Barton praised his side's nerve after they dispatched bottom club Chelmsford City on Saturday. more...
18/2/04 - Crawley clash moved again
WORCESTER City's crunch home clash with Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Crawley Town has been postponed for a third time. more...
21/2/04 - Magical McDonald making his mark
LIAM McDonald is relishing being part of the first-team picture at Worcester City. more...
23/2/04 - Ground battle goes on say City
WORCESTER City's stadium dream at Nunnery Way is still alive insist the club. more...
24/2/04 - City can still win title says Heeley
CARL Heeley believes Worcester City can still lift the title but is predicting plenty more thrills and spills in the race to the line. more...
25/2/04 - Khan in line for City call-up
PROMISING Worcester City youngster Shabir Khan comes into the frame for his league debut at the weekend. more...
26/2/04 - Foy may stay at Halesowen
HALESOWEN Town are keen to extend David Foy's loan stay despite the Wor-cester City midfielder's red card on Tuesday night. more...
7/2/05 - Academy eyes talent injection
WORCESTER City are searching for their next batch of talented youngsters for its highly-regarded academy. more...
9/2/05 - New boss bags his first City signing
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has clinched his first signing at St George's Lane by drafting in former Bury midfielder George Clegg. more...
27/2/04 - Victory vital for City hopes
JOHN Barton has stressed his Worcester City side must hit the ground running in tomorrow's clash at Cambridge City (3pm). more...
10/2/05 - Heeley sounds warning to City players
CARL Heeley insists the pressure is on Worcester City's players to save their careers at St George's Lane following back-to-back defeats under new boss Andy Preece. more...
28/2/04 - Little links up with board of directors
WORCESTER City have co-opted Sussex-based businessman David Little onto the club's board of directors. more...
11/2/05 - Alfreton re-run is needed by City
ANDY Preece will be hoping his confidence-shot Worcester City side take inspiration tomorrow from their previous Nationwide North encounter with Alfreton Town. more...
28/2/04 - Wilde's credentials being put to test
ADAM Wilde's upturn in form will be given a rigorous examination at his former club Cambridge City today. more...
11/2/05 - Preece steps up players search
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece is to step up his search for a another versatile midfielder as moves to sign ex-Bury captain Martyn Forrest broke down. more...
12/2/05 - Duffield bidding to beat old team-mate
ANDY Preece's former striking partner Peter Duffield has vowed to win the battle of the veterans when the two collide at Alfreton Town's Impact Arena today. more...
1/3/04 - Webster set for semi-final spot
LEON Kelly is a doubt for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Halesowen Town at St George's Lane (7.45). more...
14/2/05 - City on the way back says Preece
ANDY Preece is confident his Worcester City side will build on Saturday's gritty draw at Alfreton Town and ease their Nationwide North relegation worries. more...
4/3/04 - Foy will stay out on loan
DAVID Foy's loan deal at Halesowen Town has expired but the Worcester City midfielder will be staying with the club on a match-by-match basis. more...
15/2/05 - Hoyle backing new 5-3-2 system
WORCESTER City defender Colin Hoyle has backed the team's 5-3-2 formation that helped achieve a rare clean sheet at Alfreton Town on Saturday. more...
5/3/04 - Volatile clash in prospect for City
RECENT history points to a potentially volatile clash at St George's Lane tomorrow when Worcester City entertain Dover Athletic. more...
16/2/05 - Preece focusing on City keeper hunt
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has targeted James Coates as a potential name to face Vauxhall Motors and solve his goalkeeping dilemma. more...
6/3/03 - Dover threat to City revival
WORCESTER City must kick a losing habit if they are to extend their unbeaten league run at St George's Lane tomorrow. more...
18/2/05 - City need to put the brakes on Motors
ANDY Preece has called on the St George's Lane faithful to help drive Worcester City on to victory during tomorrow's crunch relegation tussle with Vauxhall Motors. more...
6/3/04 - Sidelined duo to get their chance
ADAM Webster and Darren Middleton will get a chance to stake a first team spot insists Worcester City manager John Barton. more...
8/3/03 - Webster the toast of City
ADAM Webster was the toast of St George's Lane on Saturday after a quick-fire hat-trick silenced `wind up' merchants Dover Athletic. more...
18/2/05 - Preece releases first City player
ATTACKING midfielder Aleksejs Volosanovs is the first player to be shown the door by Worcester City's player-boss Andy Preece. more...
9/3/04 - City's youngsters celebrate
SHABIR Khan and James Smith were on target yesterday as Worcester City's youth team clinched the PASE League's Northern Division title with three games to go. more...
19/2/05 - We've got what it takes -- Stanley
CREATIVE lynchpin Jai Stanley is convinced Worcester City possess the right ingredients to stay up -- though he admits the club is staring at a Nationwide North relegation dogfight if they lose today. more...
10/3/03 - City ace facing battle for place
MARK Owen is hoping for a swift return from injury but is facing a battle to dislodge hat-trick hero Adam Webster. more...
21/2/05 - Preece targets third clean sheet in succession
ANDY Preece has backed his side to keep a third consecutive clean sheet in Nationwide North tomorrow night when they travel to Lancaster City. more...
12/3/04 - Improved attitude the key -- Davies
WORCESTER City are reaping the rewards of hard graft and an improved attitude, believes Allan Davies. more...
22/2/05 - Strikers' race for 20-goal target
ADAM Webster is backing himself and strike partner Leon Kelly to smash the 20-goal barrier this season in order to shoot Worcester City out of relegation danger. more...
12/3/04 - We can still get better: Barton
IN-form Worcester City can still get better insists manager John Barton on the eve of their clash with Grantham Town. more...
25/2/05 - Preece claims City can improve
ANDY Preece believes improvements can still be made to Worcester City's defence despite his side not conceding a goal in three games. more...
26/2/05 - Andy just hates conceding goals
ANDY Morrison hated losing as a player and nothing much has changed now he's in the St George's Lane dug-out. more...
15/3/04 - Terras next as City hit top form
THE Worcester City bandwagon is gathering pace ahead of tomorrow's top-of-the-table showdown at Weymouth. more...
28/2/05 - City in double injury boost
INJURY casualties Andy Preece and Shabir Khan are expected to make the reckoning for Worcester City's Nationwide North clash against rock-bottom Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday. more...
15/3/04 - Stadium opener for Blue and Whites
WESTFIELDS will play Worcester City in a friendly next Monday to mark the official opening of the club's new £250,000 allpay.park Stadium. more...
1/3/05 - No rush for new signings as Gardiner heads to neighbours
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece admits there is no rush to draft in fresh faces in the final two months of the season unless the right players become available. more...
16/3/04 - City title hope goes on the line
WORCESTER City will be out to wreck Weymouth's title hopes and boost their own in tonight's top-of-the-table clash at the Wessex Stadium. more...
3/3/05 - Keeper ready to give Avenue headache
WORCESTER City stopper Danny McDonnell has shaken off his illness and is gearing up to keep his side's fourth consecutive clean sheet. more...
17/3/04 - Barton blasts poor defending
JOHN Barton blamed poor defending for Worcester City's 3-1 defeat at Weymouth last night. more...
4/3/05 - Midfield maestros tipped to hit target
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece believes it is only a matter of time before his midfield maestros hit the goalscoring trail. more...
18/3/04 - Evesham snap up Parker on loan
WORCESTER City defender Dan Parker is to join Evesham United on loan until the end of the season. more...
19/3/04 - City must bounce back says Heeley
CARL Heeley is backing Crawley Town to win the title at a canter but is refusing to ease off as Worcester City approach the final furlong of the league programme. more...
4/3/05 - Preece rib injury halts comeback
ANDY Preece is out of tomorrow's Nationwide North showdown with rock-bottom Bradford Park Avenue after suffering a recurrence of a rib injury. more...
19/3/04 - Barton aims to beat bogey
WORCESTER City face bogey side Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow in what boss John Barton has billed an `acid test' for his players. more...
5/3/05 - Liam: I can't wait for next season
FRUSTRATED midfielder Liam McDonald is ticking down the clock to next season after enduring a problematic campaign hit by injury and dips in form. more...
20/3/04 - Weymouth boss hands out a lesson to City aces
WEYMOUTH player/boss Steve Claridge earned plaudits from Worcester City's defence this week - even if they did dub him a `Charlie'. more...
7/3/05 - Play-off spot is Preece target
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has not ruled out the possibility of clinching a late play-off spot following Saturday's 2-1 Nationwide North win over Bradford Park Avenue. more...
22/3/04 - City boss hails his goal heroes
WORCESTER City's superb 5-0 win at Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday was their biggest away victory in the league for 15 years. more...
9/3/05 - Preece blow as Hoyle quits City
ANDY Preece described the loss of centre-half Colin Hoyle to Ilkeston Town as a "massive blow" to Worcester City. more...
22/3/04 - Brooking to open new ground
WORCESTER City are back in action tonight in a friendly to mark the official launch of Westfields' new £250,000 allpay.park stadium. more...
10/3/05 - Ilkeston move in to sign Lyons
PAT Lyons has followed Colin Hoyle out of Worcester City to join Ilkeston Town. more...
11/3/05 - Success can spell an end to City drop fears
ANDY Preece takes his buoyant, yet depleted, side to Stalybridge Celtic tomorrow certain that victory ends any chance of relegation for Worcester City. more...
23/3/04 - Trialist fails to impress for City
EX-Wolves midfielder Marlon Walters had a run-out for Worcester City but failed to shine in their friendly at Westfields last night. more...
11/3/05 - Lyons says he planned to quit City
WORCESTER City midfielder Pat Lyons has revealed that he always had plans to leave St George's Lane at the end of the season. more...
24/3/04 - Webster gets new contract
ADAM Webster has pledged his future to Worcester City by agreeing a new two-year deal. more...
12/3/05 - Hoyle: Future so bright with Andy
DEFENSIVE stalwart Colin Hoyle is predicting a rosy future for Worcester City under the tutorship of player-manager Andy Preece. more...
26/3/04 - Woolley not fazed by deadly front pair
THEY'RE big, pacy and powerful but Barry Woolley is relishing locking horns with highly-rated Martyrs' duo Cortez Belle and Garry Shephard tomorrow. more...
14/3/05 - City link up with Miller Homes
WORCESTER City took a further step towards selling off St George's Lane by announcing their preferred developer for the historic football site. more...
26/3/04 - Injuries ease to lift City hopes
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has been handed a triple fitness boost ahead of tomorrow's home clash with Merthyr. more...
14/3/05 - Preece hoping Worcester will hit back
ANDY Preece has told his players to react in the right manner following Worcester City's first league defeat in five at Stalybridge Celtic. more...
27/3/04 - Promotion is the main priority - Webster
ADAM Webster admits he was delighted to extend his contract and declared he's still got unfinished business at Worcester City. more...
29/3/04 - City aiming for seventh heaven
WORCESTER City are gunning for a seventh successive home win as they bid to topple leaders Crawley at St Geor-ge's Lane tonight (7.45). more...
15/3/05 - City ace looking for killer instinct
WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley has called on his misfiring team-mates to show no mercy in front of goal. more...
30/3/04 - Barton eyes second spot
MANAGER John Barton has targeted runners-up spot after Worcester City's faint title hopes were finally crushed last night. more...
16/3/05 - City dinner next month
WORCESTER City's end of season presentations will be made at a dinner-dance held at Worcestershire Cricket Ground on April 23. more...
31/3/04 - Third bid for Wilde rejected by City
WORCESTER City have rejected a third bid by Weymouth to sign winger Adam Wilde. more...
16/3/05 - Preece winning race for fitness
ANDY Preece faces a late fitness test tonight ahead of Worcester City's Nationwide North rearranged clash at Bradford Park Avenue (7.45pm). more...
Enter event
THE Grove Gun Com-pany and Clay Shoo-ting Club is staging a charity clay shoot at Grove Farm in Etting-ton on Saturday, Aug-ust 13. more...
1/4/04 - City put up their prices
WORCESTER City have been forced to put up admission prices to meet increased running costs and maintain the quality of their squad. more...
18/3/05 - City look to upset Reds' top five plans
ANDY Preece is backing Worcester City to complete the double over Redditch United tomorrow and reel in their local rivals at the same time. more...
Castle venue
AROUND 25 members of Evesham Wheelers made the start for the latest weekly run out to Eastnor Castle. more...
2/4/04 - King Carl reaches landmark for City
HE arrived at St George's Lane with the sole aim of proving himself at a higher level. more...
18/3/05 - Preece banks on crowd to pep derby bid
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece is calling for greater support at tomorrow's Nationwide North derby clash with Redditch United. more...
Duo back in play
JOHN Mansell and Brian Quarterman will join forces again on Saturday when they attempt to make further progress in the National Over-55 Pairs Bowls tournament. more...
19/3/05 - Danny super save shows his worth
BRADFORD Park Avenue captain Dean Jones looked staggered when quicksilver Danny McDonnell saved his late point-blank header at the Horsfall Stadium. more...
Hampton hosts pairs
PLAYERS are required for an open pairs darts tournament at Hampton WMC on Friday, August 26. more...
3/4/04 - Woods out to attract galaxy of young stars
RAY Woods is hoping to include a raft of ex-trainee professionals from the likes of Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Wolves in his next crop of Worcester City academy youngsters. more...
22/3/05 - City will stick by winning formula
WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece admits it will be difficult to tinker with his side for tonight's Nationwide North duel at Moor Green (7.45). more...
Loft times
Evesham and District Flying Club more...
5/4/04 - Run-in worry for Barton
WORCESTER City's poor showing in the 3-0 defeat at Dorchester Town on Saturday has stirred bad memories of their last two end-of-season collapses. more...
22/3/05 - City will peg their prices next season
WORCESTER City have announced that ticket prices for the 2005/06 season will remain unchanged. more...
Vintage vehicles make for super spectacle
THE cocktail for an outstanding weekend of action is almost complete and just a good dose of sunshine will complete the quintess- ential mix of superb cars, drivers and a fine location to create the ultimate concoction that is vintage Prescott. more...
6/4/04 - New deal for City striker Owen
STRIKER Mark Owen has signed a new contract with Worcester City. more...
23/3/05 - City roar on as Colley nicks it
NICK Colley grabbed the winner last night as Worcester City defeated Moor Green 2-1 to jump into eighth in Nationwide North. more...
Snooker league AGM
Evesham and District League more...
7/4/04 - Owen's delight at City deal
WORCESTER City ace Mark Owen has revealed his delight at signing a new contract - just months after fearing he might have to leave the club. more...
24/3/05 - Goater set to boost Heeley
PROLIFIC striker Shaun Goater is among Coventry City's first team stars set to feature in Carl Heeley's testimonial match at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). more...
Men and women chase success at nationals
BROADWAY will be represented at both the Men's National Championships at Worthing later this month and at Leamington in this week's Ladies Nationals. more...
9/4/04 - Kelly out to reach 20-goal landmark
LEON Kelly is in a race against the clock to chalk up 20 league goals for the season. more...
Val not jolly after wetting!
WHAT the Arden club at Defford lacked in numbers on the water, it more than made up for with enthusiasm from those who decided to compete! more...
9/4/04 - Back to basics for City
WORCESTER City go into the weekend's Easter programme knowing it could be make or break for their hopes of a top three finish. more...
25/3/05 - City fans turn out to honour Heeley
WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley described last night's testimonial against Coventry as "fantastic" and hailed the club's loyal supporters. more...
10/4/04 - Odds are stacked against City win
WORCESTER City must beat the odds if they are to overcome Stafford Rangers at Marston Road in Monday's top-of-the-table clash (3pm). more...
26/3/05 - Khan frustrated at sitting on sidelines
TEENAGER Shabir Khan has revealed his frustration at not being part of Worcester City's revival. more...
Liz and Lin claim win
LIZ Bruner and Lin Lisle weren't the only winners when Littletons Tennis Club organised a £100 Sporting Club Challenge. more...
12/4/04 - Barton facing penalty poser
AN urgent return to goalscoring form and a new penalty taker is top priority for Worcester City boss John Barton. more...
26/3/05 - Preece gunning for his old pal
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece is aiming to shoot down a good friend when his team takes on Hucknall Town. more...
Cash prizes on offer
ENTRIES are needed for a pool competition at Hampton WMC on Friday, August 12. more...
13/4/04 - City goal famine worries Heeley
CARL Heeley admits Worcester City's goal drought is a major problem after they failed to score for a fourth successive game. more...
29/3/05 - City boss delight at best yet
ANDY Preece acclaimed Worcester City's mauling of Hucknall Town yesterday as the most complete performance under his tenure. more...
Carroll claims a brace of third places at Stratford
BROOM trainer Tony Carroll had to settle for a couple of third places at Stratford last Thursday. more...
14/4/04 - Illness setback for City keeper
DANNY McDonnell is a serious doubt for Saturday's crunch clash with Eastbourne Borough after being laid low by a bout of salmonella poisoning. more...
30/3/05 - Colley determined to stay in Preece revolution
MIDFIELD predator Nick Colley is determined to keep banging in the goals to earn a new deal at Worcester City. more...
1/4/05 - Heeley: Relaxed outlook is vital
CAPTAIN Carl Heeley believes Worcester City's relaxed approach could prove the key to stealing a play-off place. more...
15/4/04 - City suffer heartbreak
WORCESTER City were beaten 2-1 by Sutton Coldfield Town in the Worcestershire FA Youth Cup Final at St George's Lane last night. more...
1/4/05 - City boss blocks Snape approach
ANDY Preece rejected rivals Moor Green's attempts to take John Snape on loan before yesterday's transfer deadline. more...
16/4/04 - Barton facing injury crisis
INJURY and illness have decimated Worcester City's squad ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash with Eastbourne Borough at St George's Lane (3pm). more...
2/4/05 - Boddy hoping to stay in the North
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy is confident the club will avoid switching to Conference South next season. more...
16/4/04 - City look to end miserable sequence
IT doesn't have to be pretty but victory is essential tomorrow to ensure Worcester City's season doesn't fade away. more...
2/4/05 - Preece is top man in awards
ANDY Preece has been named manager of the month for March in Nationwide North. more...
17/4/04 - Lyons keen to extend his stay with City
PAT Lyons admits he's eager to earn a new deal at Worcester City - and the chance of another crack at playing in the northern football scene. more...
4/4/05 - Goal-grabber Webster impresses Preece
ANDY Preece admits it will be tough hanging on to Worcester City goal-machine Adam Webster. more...
19/4/04 - England call for McDonnell
WORCESTER City goalkeeper Danny McDonnell has been rewarded for another outstanding season by earning an England call-up. more...
20/4/04 - City looking for cup consolation
WORCESTER City will bid to erase some painful cup memories with victory in the first leg of tonight's Worcestershire Sen-ior Cup Final at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). more...
5/4/05 - Webster keen to climb the ladder
WORCESTER City's ace marksman Adam Webster is ambitious to compete at a higher level. more...
23/4/04 - Snape snapping at City slackers
JOHN Snape has never dodged a tackle on the pitch and is not pulling any punches off it either ahead of tomorrow's trip to Grantham Town. more...
6/4/05 - Boddy's belief in City charge
DAVE Boddy believes Worcester City can scoop the maximum 15 points from their end-of-season run-in -- providing they triumph at Stafford Rangers and Altrincham. more...
23/4/04 - Injuries hit City
WORCESTER City manager John Barton faces a selection crisis for their final away Dr Martens Premier Division game of the season at Grantham Town tomorrow. more...
7/4/05 - City storm through to the final
RAY Woods hailed Worcester City's young heroes following their shock semi-final win over Sutton Coldfield Town in the Midland Floodlit League Cup last night. more...
24/4/04 - Snape says McDonnell must take his chance
DANNY McDonnell celebrated an England call-up this week and team-mate John Snape is urging him to go out and make a name for himself. more...
8/4/05 - City hope to rein in division's top five
ANDY Preece may consider organising a rain-dance as Worcester City aim for sweet revenge at bogey club Stafford Rangers tomorrow. more...
26/4/04 - City confident of cup revival
JAI Stanley is confident Worcester City can overturn Sutton Coldfield's 2-1 first leg advantage and lift the Worcestershire Senior Cup at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). more...
9/4/05 - We're behind you warns City boss
ANDY Preece believes the promotion play-off favourites are all frightened of Worcester City. more...
11/4/05 - Preece clings to City dream
WORCESTER City's slim hope of making the Nationwide North play-offs suffered a setback when they could only manage a 0-0 draw at Stafford Rangers. more...
27/4/04 - City try again tomorrow
TORRENTIAL rain washed out last night's Worcestershire Senior Cup Final between Worcester City and Sutton Coldfield Town at St George's Lane. more...
12/4/05 - Preece eyes big crowd display
ANDY Preece wants to draw the crowds to St George's Lane on Saturday by winning a make-or-break game tonight. more...
28/4/04 - Webster set to return for City
ADAM Webster is set to return to Worcester City's squad for tonight's rearranged Worcestershire Senior Cup Final clash against Sutton Coldfield at St George's Lane (7.45). more...
13/4/05 - Youth cup final
WORCESTER City play Stourbridge in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup final at Kidderminster Harriers tonight. more...
29/4/04 - City at least fifth
WORCESTER City will finish at least fifth in the Dr Martens Premier Division after Newport County were beaten 2-0 by Havant & Waterlooville last night. more...
14/4/05 - City cup ambition is halted
WORCESTER City's first Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup final for 20 years ended in defeat last night. more...
29/4/04 - Further rain leaves the Senior Cup a washout
RAIN once again scuppered efforts to conclude the Worcestershire Senior Cup Final last night. more...
16/4/04 - Confidence kick has been the City secret
STRIKER Adam Webster believes the confidence factor has played a huge part in transforming Worcester City's fortunes. more...
30/4/04 - Snape named as new coach
JOHN Snape has been appointed as Worcester City's new player-coach. more...
30/4/04 - Crucial business in hand for City
TWO abandoned matches in a week and torrential rain - yes summer is here! more...
18/4/05 - Preece praise for his rookies
ANDY Preece believes his young guns deserved better as Worcester City -- sporting their new kit for next season -- crashed 1-0 to Barrow in Nationwide North. more...
1/5/04 - Chairman is hoping City will head north
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy is keeping his fingers crossed the club lands a place in the new Conference North for next season. more...
19/4/05 - Striker poised for City return
CHRISTIAN Moore is excited at the prospect of making his long-awaited return to Worcester City. more...
5/5/04 - Barton delays his retained list
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has delayed issuing his retained list until next week. more...
20/4/05 - Heeley in race to make clash
CARL Heeley is itching to shake off an ankle injury and provide experience in defence for Saturday's mouth-watering clash against champions-elect Droylsden. more...
6/5/04 - Regis launches new boys league
SOCCER legend Cyrille Regis has thrown his weight behind the fledgling Midland Junior Premier League. more...
21/4/05 - Preece suffers broken toe
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has ruled himself out for the remainder of the season after breaking his toe. more...
08/05/04 - Barton in move to hang on to Lyons
MANAGER John Barton is hoping to clinch a deal to keep Pat Lyons at Worcester City next season. more...
22/4/05 - Preece is calling on City party poopers
DROYLSDEN hit town tomorrow aiming to strengthen their grip on the Nationwide North title -- but Andy Preece has other ideas. more...
22/4/05 - City squad will know their fate
ANDY Preece may reveal the fate of players' futures in one-to-one meetings prior to Worcester City's last game of the season at Gainsborough Trinity. more...
10/5/04 - City handed dream ticket
WORCESTER City have landed a prized slot in the newly-formed Conference North. more...
23/4/05 - Tangerine is not the colour for King Carl
NOBODY has witnessed a greater variety in Worcester City's kit down the years quite like skipper Carl Heeley. more...
11/5/04 - Wilde rumours played down by City
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has scotched rumours linking Adam Wilde with a transfer to Weymouth. more...
25/4/05 - Preece predicts promotion push
ANDY Preece believes Worcester City will be promoted next season if they repeat the performance that flattened Droylsden. more...
13/5/04 - Barton targets summer changes
WORCESTER City have released Darren Middleton and David Foy but more could follow as the explosion of ex-Football League players filters down to non-league level. more...
26/4/05 - Top scorer Webster's delight at City award feast
STAR striker Adam Webster was delighted at scooping the honours at Worcester City's end-of-season presentation evening. more...
15-5-04 - Barton has regrets over Middleton departure
WORCESTER City manager John Barton admitted his decision to release Darren Middleton was tinged with regret for the loss of a special talent. more...
27/4/05 - Stanley key to City future says Preece
IN-FORM Jai Stanley will be a pivotal player at St George's Lane next season says his manager. more...
18/5/04 - Barton has five player wish-list
JOHN Barton has spelt out what it will take to sustain progress at Worcester City -- five summer signings. more...
20/5/04 - City set for first summer signing
WORCESTER City will unveil their first signing of the summer on Monday night according to club chairman Dave Boddy. more...
29/4/05 - Memory Lane trip for City full-back
LES Hines heads back to the ground of his junior days as Worcester City bring their season to a close at Gainsborough Trinity tomorrow. more...
22/5/04 - McDonnell makes most of England experience
DANNY McDonnell has been relishing his time with England's National Game XI squad and picking up some valuable goalkeeping tips. more...
30/4/05 - Goal hero Webster still has his critics
TRIPLE award winner Adam Webster reckons he still has sceptics among St George's Lane fans despite a tremendous season. more...
22/5/04 - Operation for Danny
WORCESTER City goalkeeper Danny McDonnell is booked in for a minor operation next week to cure a troublesome shoulder injury. more...
3/5/05 - Preece poised to wield the axe
ANDY Preece admits it will be tough releasing players who helped guide Worcester City to a seventh-place finish. more...
25/5/04 - Warner signs on for City
NEW signing Rob Warner has promised to shore up Worcester City's defence and add an attacking impetus to their play. more...
4/5/05 - Preece poised to clear decks
SEVERAL Worcester City players are to be released today to free up funds for boss Andy Preece. more...
25/5/04 - Barton chasing key City signing
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is hoping to land a new signing that will set `tongues wagging'. more...
4/5/05 - City honour former News reporter Tony
NEW disabled facilities were un-veiled at St George's Lane prior to the annual end-of-season fixture between Worcester City supporters. more...
6/5/05 - Heeley goes in City shake-up
INSPIRATIONAL captain Carl Heeley admits leaving Worcester City is one of the toughest decisions of his career. more...
5/5/05 - Youth team win floodlit title
WORCESTER City's youth team celebrated last night after clinching the Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division title. more...
7/5/05 - Snape provided an inspiration to youth
ANDY Preece labelled warhorse John Snape a "shining example" to Worcester City's young players. more...
9/5/05 - Evesham to share the Lane with City
WORCESTER City are set to ground-share St George's Lane with neighbours Evesham United next season. more...
11/5/05 - King Carl joins City rivals
CARL Heeley has signed for Worcester City's Nationwide North rivals Hinckley United on a one-year deal. more...
13/5/05 - City hold talks with talented defender
WORCESTER City are in talks to bring a highly-regarded 23-year-old defender to St George's Lane. more...
14/5/05 - Confident Colley in vow to retain place
NICK Colley is determined to fight off Worcester City's future recruits by taking his good form in to the start of next season. more...
Rowe has ride of his life
BROMSGROVE rider Joe Rowe produced one of his strongest performances in his 30-year long cycling career when he won the race at the League of Veterans at Newbury on Sunday, July 31. more...
14/5/05 - City kept waiting
WORCESTER City will have to wait another week before closing out a deal on their main summer transfer target. more...
16/5/05 - City to stay in northern section
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy believes the club's Nationwide North status is secure following Altrincham's play-off success. more...
17/5/05 - Preece ponders pitch problem
ANDY Preece has spoken of his desire to minimise training sessions at St George's Lane next season. more...
18/5/05 - Shocking injury is abiding memory
CARL HEELEY will go down in Worcester City history as a legend. The inspirational defender ended his 11-year stay at City to begin the final chapter of his playing career at Hinckley United. Here, Heeley talks to GARY YORK about his time at St George's Lane and one of the defining moments that more...
27/5/04 - Barton has player talks
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is stepping up his efforts to strengthen his squad for next season's challenge in the newly formed Conference North. more...
18/5/05 - Heeley - 'I'm proud to be called a City legend'
WITH captaincy comes great responsibility both on and off the pitch. more...
29/5/04 - Wolves and Swans at Lane
WOLVES and Swansea City are among the pre-season friendlies lined up for Worcester City. more...
21/5/05 - City deal has saved Carty from quitting
PAUL Carty admits he would have retired from football had a new Worcester City deal not been offered. more...
29/5/04 - Warner experience will be vital to City
WORCESTER City's latest recruit Rob Warner arrives on a high after helping Tamworth survive in the Nationwide Conference. more...
21/5/05 - Worcester squad size worries Preece
ANDY Preece claims Worcester City's promotion hopes in the new campaign could suffer severely if beset by injury problems. more...
2/6/04 - US link to City's latest target
WORCESTER City's latest transfer target is 3,000 miles away in America -- but John Barton is confident of landing his man. more...
24/5/05 - Preece facing Carlisle reunion
ANDY Preece will lock horns with his former Carlisle United team-mates this summer in a pre-season friendly at St George's Lane. more...
Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2005/2006
HOME, away more...
Veteran 3/6/04 - Carty set for knee surgery
VETERAN Worcester City full-back Paul Carty is to have routine surgery on a cartilage injury. more...
5/6/04 - Injury-hit Carty looks forward to challenge
ANY suggestions that at 37 Paul Carty might be considering hanging up his boots, have been given short thrift by the Worcester City full -back. more...
25/5/05 - Defensive lynchpin checks in
CHRIS Smith has been labelled the `best centre-half' in Nationwide North after joining Worcester City. more...
7/6/04 - Claridge moves in to snap up Wilde
WORCESTER City have cashed in on flying winger Adam Wilde by selling him to Weymouth for a five-figure fee. more...
26/5/05 - Boddy promising more City signings
DAVE Boddy is promising more summer signings at Worcester City following the arrival of top target Chris Smith. more...
8/6/04 - Travelling the key to Wilde transfer decision
ADAM Wilde has admitted his head had ruled his heart over his transfer from Worcester City to Weymouth. more...
27/5/05 - Smith learns his trade with stars
FEW current non-league footballers can claim to have learnt their trade alongside European Cup winners. more...
Chase trio bid for junior title
THREE young golfers from The Chase Technology College in Malvern have won a place at the regional final of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Junior Golf Championship to be held at Edgbaston Golf Club on July 11. more...
9/6/04 - `Colly' not for City
SPECULATION linking Stan Collymore with a shock return to football at St George's Lane has been laughed off by Worcester City chairman Dave Boddy. more...
27/5/05 - Two clubs move in to sign Christian
TRANSFER-listed striker Christian Moore looks poised to leave Worcester City after one season at the club. more...
10/6/04 - City switch leagues
WORCESTER City will play in the Central Conference next season after withdrawing from the Worcester League. more...
28/5/05 - Boddy defiant over Webster's City stay
DAVE Boddy believes sharp-shooter Adam Webster will stay at Worcester City to fire the club towards promotion glory. more...
1/6/05 - Preece handed keeper boost
DANNY McDonnell has given Andy Preece a further summer boost by declaring himself fit and raring to go for pre-season training. more...
12/6/04 - City signing boost
WORCESTER City have closed in on their second signing of the summer. more...
2/6/05 - City decide to quit reserve division
WORCESTER City have scrapped their Midland Combination League Reserve Division side to reduce wear and tear on the St George's Lane surface. more...
12/6/04 - Latest youth in-take is most talented yet
ACADEMY coach Ray Woods has finalised the latest batch of first year intakes and hailed them as the most talented yet to walk through the gates of St George's Lane. more...
4/6/06 - McDonnell rules out another England call
DANNY McDonnell has dismissed the notion of earning another call-up on the international stage. more...
17/6/04 - Worcester trio earn premier places
WORCESTER City had no less than three players in the Dr Martens League `Team of the Season' when it was announced at the competition's annual dinner and presentation evening. more...
6/6/05 - City to go for keeper coach
ANDY Preece is poised to extend his back-room staff at Worcester City by appointing a goalkeeping coach this summer. more...
21/6/04 - Shabir signs City forms
PROMISING full-back Shabir Khan has earned a contract with Worcester City. more...
8/6/05 - City full-back's hoping to avoid surgeon visit
ROB Warner believes a troublesome knee problem will heal ahead of the scheduled start for pre-season training. more...
22/6/04 - Barton's mission
WORCESTER City manager John Barton hopes to clinch his second summer signing early next week. more...
24/6/04 - Rooney relations
LIVERPOOL-born former Worcester City boss George Rooney has admitted he could well be related to England whizz-kid Wayne. more...
26/6/04 - Barton is keeping faith in Woolley
BARRY Woolley has still got plenty to prove at St George's Lane according to Worcester City manager John Barton. more...
28/6/04 - City to unveil new signing
WORCESTER City's eagerly awaited second signing of the summer will be unveiled tomorrow. more...
30/6/04 - Barton clinches his key signing
WORCESTER City have beefed up their strike force with the capture of Conference marksman Christian Moore. more...
11/6/05 - Warner setting goals for the new season
ROB Warner has set himself the simplest of targets for next season -- to score his first ever Worcester City goal. more...
13/6/05 - City sign former FA Cup ace Hyde
FORMER FA Cup finalist Graham Hyde today became Worcester City's second signing of the summer. more...
15/6/05 - City chief given the nod by Conference's board
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has been elected on to the board of directors for the Nationwide Conference. more...
18/6/05 - Preece hopes early crowds boost kitty
ANDY Preece has rallied supporters to turn out in force for Worcester City's pre-season friendlies -- and help provide the club with a bigger transfer kitty. more...
24/6/05 - Moore poised
FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. more...
25/6/05 - Woods hopes league switch can benefit
FORMER Worcester City winger Ray Woods is planning to turn the club's Bilford Road training base into a fortress. more...
28/6/05 - Prices down for warm-up
WORCESTER City have reduced admission prices for their home pre-season friendlies. more...
29/6/05 - Moore move hits last-minute hitch
CHRISTIAN Moore's move to a rival Nationwide North club fell through last night over concerns about the knee that required an operation last year. more...
30/6/05 - King Carl returns in swift City reunion
OLD favourite Carl Heeley is set to make a swift return to Worcester City. more...
Enter event
THE Grove Gun Com-pany and Clay Shoo-ting Club is staging a charity clay shoot at Grove Farm in Etting-ton on Saturday, Aug-ust 13. more...
Hampton hosts pairs
PLAYERS are required for an open pairs darts tournament at Hampton WMC on Friday, August 26. more...
Vintage vehicles make for super spectacle
THE cocktail for an outstanding weekend of action is almost complete and just a good dose of sunshine will complete the quintess- ential mix of superb cars, drivers and a fine location to create the ultimate concoction that is vintage Prescott. more...
Parkers ready to start
PRE-SEASON training is already in full swing at Piddle Park in preparation for another tough season. more...
Snooker league AGM
Evesham and District League more...
21/9/04 - Numbers game key to City bid
SO Worcester City have finally lost their first game in the Nationwide North at Ashton United. more...
Brace of barbel helps Paul claim latest festival place
ANOTHER Shakespeare Championship qualifier took place on Hampton Ferry and Evesham Town Waters last Sunday. more...
5/10/04 - Heeley calls on fans to back players
AFTER a decade's loyal service at Worcester City, you'd be forgiven for thinking that nothing ever surprises captain Carl Heeley. more...
Lose again after batsmen flop
PERSHORE suffered another loss when they were defeated by Whit-church in a rain-affected game that was reduced to 32 overs per side at The Bottoms on Saturday. more...
12/10/04 - City fans playing numbers game!
THERE were quite a few discussion points for City fans to mull over following Friday night's encouraging goalless draw at St George's Lane with Nat-ionwide North leaders Alfreton Town. more...
Val not jolly after wetting!
WHAT the Arden club at Defford lacked in numbers on the water, it more than made up for with enthusiasm from those who decided to compete! more...
Cash prizes on offer
ENTRIES are needed for a pool competition at Hampton WMC on Friday, August 12. more...
19/10/04 - December the target for Stanley
THERE'S no doubt that this fortnight's break from fixtures will do the power of good for Worcester City and a small band of players eager to return to full fitness. more...
26/10/04 - Key time for City's season
ALTHOUGH John Barton is a user of the managerial ad-age of not looking beyond the next game, it's worth observing that the next few weeks could prove to be the most critical period in Worcester City's season. more...
Carroll claims a brace of third places at Stratford
BROOM trainer Tony Carroll had to settle for a couple of third places at Stratford last Thursday. more...
9/11/04 - Finances highlight Boddy anniversary
IT may have gone beyond the attention of eagle-eyed Worcester City supporters but two anniversaries are being quietly celebrated at St George's Lane. more...
Sunday meeting
THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior League takes place on Sun-day at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester starting at 8pm. more...
16/11/04 - No looking back for reborn City
AS a clutch of footballing `minnows' stole the national limelight on Saturday with their FA Cup giantkilling efforts, Worcester City's achievement may have gone a little unnoticed in some non-league quarters. more...
Juniors flock to Avon
THERE was a record entry for last Saturday's Evesham Junior and Intermediate Championships when 36 junior and 28 intermediates registered for action on Crown and Corporation Meadows and Hampton Ferry Waters. more...
23/11/04 - Young guns get chance to impress
TONIGHT'S Worcestershire Sen-ior Cup clash at Bromsgrove Rovers might not be the most glamorous fixture on Worcester City's calendar -- but it could be the most important game in the careers of four young lads. more...
Kiddy tonight
THERE'S been a late addition to Evesham's friendly programme that will wind up at Stratford Town on Saturday. more...
30/11/04 - Goalkeeper certainly no City loser
HOW many Worcester City footballers can you name that have never been on the losing side during their career at St George's Lane? more...
7/12/04 - King Carl to set City landmark
WHAT an achievement by captain Carl Heeley as tonight at Kettering he marks his 500th appearance in the blue and white colours of Worcester City. more...
14/12/04 - Home form key to City play-off bid
IT is an old, sentimental cliché when footballers, managers and supporters trot out the importance of home advantage. more...
21/12/04 - Kettering are my tips to take title
FOOTBALL fans across the country will each make their Christmas wish this week -- and Nationwide North club supporters will be no exception. more...
28/12/04 - Eriksson's theory is good news for City
IT was Sven Goran Eriksson who advocated the introduction of a two or three-week winter break in English football. more...
4/1/05 - Time and place for long ball
NO football fan really enjoys their team playing the long-ball game -- even at clubs where the `agricultural' approach has proved mighty successful down the years. more...
11/1/05 - Worcester play-offs credibility takes dive
AT home, in pubs and during work, Worcester City supporters will all be debating what went wrong at St George's Lane on Saturday. more...
25/1/05 - Pressure on Boddy to find right man
NOW that the dust has settled on John Barton's sudden exit from St George's Lane, the spotlight will be shining in the direction of Dave Boddy over the next fortnight. more...
1/2/05 - City survival must be the top priority
GARY Mills, Phil Stant, Shaun Cunnington, Colin Addison -- which high-profile name will land the job of saving Worcester City's Nationwide North skin. more...
8/2/05 - City's fans may soon be singing from same songsheet!
STROLLING over the canal bridge towards St George's Lane at 2.20pm last Saturday, I heard three or four grown men break into voice from the terraces. more...
15/2/05 - Revitalised City give fans hope
SUCH was Worcester City's near-faultless display at Alfreton, onlookers would be forgiven for asking if a brand new XI had taken to the field. more...
22/2/05 - Defensive changes paying off
AS the old saying goes -- you wait a long, long time for a bus and then two come along. more...
1/3/05 - Can Preece cultivate City's current crop?
DURING the fanfare of Andy Preece's unveiling last month, Worcester City chairman Dave Boddy shouted one of the player-manager's previous achievements from the rooftops. more...
8/3/05 - City revival sparks play-offs dream
WORCESTER City for the play-offs? The suggestion would have been laughed off three weeks ago but the smell of promotion still hangs in the air. more...
15/3/05 - Travel poser for the part- time player
HOW far would you be prepared to travel to your place of work? 20 miles? 50? Over 100? more...
22/3/05 - Clegg soon shows he's here to stay
WHILE St George's Lane basked in the feel-good factor following Worcester's double over Redditch, City newcomer George Clegg was enjoying the moment. more...
5/4/05 - City to win race for the play-offs
WORCESTER City will qualify for the play-offs by winning their final five matches and scoring a hatful of goals. more...
19/4/05 - Tough time for Preece as retained list looms
ANDY Preece has made many tough decisions at St George's Lane -- but his most painful assignment looms just around the corner. more...
26/4/05 - Webster's future the key poser for Preece
THE impending summer break brings about endless fascinations for Wor-cester City supporters. more...
3/5/05 - New season can't come quick enough
NOW Worcester City's roller-coaster season is over there is just one thing to say -- bring on August! more...
17/5/05 - Lambert facing up to his pitch battle
STUART Lambert is relishing the challenge ahead now Worcester City's players are dusting down the flip-flops for their summer holidays. more...
24/5/05 - Race hots up to sign new blood
ANDY Preece should not feel guilty casting envious glances towards one or two Nationwide North rivals this summer. more...
31/5/05 - Smith to take City rearguard forwards
HUNGER, desire and commitment are three sharp words that pop from the mouth of footballer-turned-pundit Alan Hansen from time to time. more...
7/6/05 - Snape still has desire to carry on
FORMER Worcester City lion-heart John Snape is never happy unless pitched in the middle of football field combat. more...
May the four-ce be with you!
"IF we win the next four games nobody can catch us," said an upbeat Rod Brown as his team look down on the rest of the league with an 11 point lead. more...
Reds ready to roar in Tigers showdown
"IT'S still in our hands," said a disappointed Rod Brown as United's once imperious grip on the Western division now looks less certain. more...
Down to the wire
AS it turned out a draw was all that was needed by Redditch United but the Tigers roared and the Reds fell short. more...
Holl-is back at Redditch
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown has already started to bolster his championship winning squad with three new signings. more...
Reds announce friendly fixtures
A HANDFUL of teams including Manchester United reserves will be pitting their wits in friendly matches against Redditch United in July and August. more...
Manager's six pack delight
REDDITCH United return to training next week with manager Rod Brown delighted with his summer's wheeling and dealing. more...
United raise the standard
A FOOTBALL club's vision for the future has been rewarded after it secured Football Charter status. more...
Not long to go now
Redditch United 2004/05
REDDITCH United chairman Pat Cremin wants townsfolk to get through the turnstiles as the Reds prepare to kick off their biggest season campaign in nearly 30 years. more...
Fans praised for singing start
"AWESOME" and "tremendous" was how Reds boss Rod Brown described the army of United supporters at the Halton Stadium on Saturday. more...
Reds add to strike force
FOUR games into the new season and there is already a new face at the Valley. more...
Reds stop rot
REDDITCH United stopped the rot with two draws on Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday. more...
Sylla chiller
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown has an anxious wait over his two loan star strikers Norman Sylla and Scott Rickards. more...
Crewe to be kind!
CREWE Alexandra academy star Paul Edwards could make a debut in a United shirt on Saturday. more...
Sylla's back!
NORMAN Sylla could make his return to the Valley Stadium on Saturday if the striker agrees personal terms with Redditch United. more...
Linda stars for county
BROADWAY golfer Linda Carruthers helped the Gloucestershire Ladies team through to next month's county finals. more...
United skipper Taylor is `okay'
COACH Gary Whild has allayed fears that influential Redditch United skipper Mark Taylor could be out of action after Saturday's red-hot encounter at Bradford Park Avenue. more...
Cherry and Emma row to GB glory
TWO leading members of Evesham Rowing Club's junior girls' squad reached a high point last weekend when they represented Great Britain in the Coupe de la Jeunesse at the Olympic Lake at Dorney in Berkshire. more...
REDS UP, UP AND AWAY
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown believes his side can defy all the odds and now finish in the top half of the new Nationwide Conference North this season. more...
`THE ERROR WAS OURS'
REDDITCH United look set to be deducted points coupled with a fine by the Nationwide Conference for fielding an ineligible player against Hinckley United on September 18. more...
`We can win this league' - Cremin
SATURDAY'S victory at Nuneaton Borough saw Redditch United climb to the dizzy heights of the Conference North's top ten and has sparked one phrase into everyone's mind down at the Valley - play-off. more...
MEMORY LANE
REDDITCH United is gearing up for a nostalgic November which kicks off against Merthyr Tydfil in the FA Trophy first round. more...
FORCE IS WITH MAY
NEW signing Rory May had a dream start in a Redditch shirt as his two goals helped United into round two of the FA Trophy. more...
TOP DRAW
REDDITCH United have got their just reward for progressing to the third round of the FA Trophy. more...
Fan-ks Kimbo
REDDITCH United fan Paul Kimberley helped the Reds into round three of the FA Trophy after an unusual request in Wakefield. more...
CORE BLIMEY!
ARTHUR Appleton's move down the Bromsgrove Highway on Friday to sign for Redditch United was endorsed by a brilliant brace against Worksop Town but not even the sought after striker could prevent a farce as the Reds travelled to Sandy Lane on Saturday. more...
Boss ready for clash
REDS boss Rod Brown scouted out the National Conference opponents Carlisle when they drew with Aldershot on December 28 and saw them draw with Morecambe on TV. more...