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Stories for 1 September 2005
Leisure
Film rentals chart
1 Sahara more...
Arts and crafts by the riverside
VISITORS to Bewdley will be forgiven for thinking they have been transported to Paris when the town stages an art and craft weekend. more...
Forge opening its doors to public
CHURCHILL Forge, one of the properties throwing open its doors to the public, is the last surviving water-powered plating forge in the UK. more...
Rare chance to see historic gems
CULTURAL and architectural attractions across Wyre Forest and the surrounding area will be showcased as part of a national heritage event later this month. more...
Festival to showcase keyboard maestros
NIMBLE-fingered keyboard players will descend on a Kidderminster hotel for a four-day festival celebrating organ music. more...
Tribute act heads top billing
THIS year's second Hole in the Wall concert at Hopton Wafers offers a chance to hear a fantastic tribute band together with two local acts that are starting to make a name for themselves. more...
Shaken not stirred at 007 workshops
THE name's Aldis - Simon Aldis, the man who will shake and stir participants in a James Bond-style workshop to teach students stage unarmed combat techniques. more...
Drama, comedy and music at new season
A VARIED bill of drama, comedy, music and children's entertainment is lined up for the forthcoming season at The Rose in Kidderminster. more...
Win tickets to top craft show
THE National Stitch and Creative Needle Crafts Show is being held at Birmingham's NEC from September 15 to 18. more...
`Bane' in a name could spell danger to animals
ANYONE who has had just a passing interest in wild flowers, bugs and beasties, or bird-watching, will soon become aware that most living things have two distinct sets of names - an English common name, such as primrose or jackdaw, and a Latin name, which is usually written in italics and is composed of two separate names - eg Primula vulgaris or Corvus monedula. more...
What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Commandments. more...
News
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR BIKE ACE
TRIBUTES were today pouring in for schoolboy motorcycle champion Chris Jones, who was killed in a crash at a racetrack. more...
Franchise brings a new broom to domestic help
THE future looks sparkling for Kidderminster people as a specialist cleaning franchise is launched in the town. more...
Cadbury's gears up to sell its Oasis drinks brands
CADBURY Schweppes put the drinks firm behind Oasis and Orangina up for sale today after its growth lagged behind other parts of the business. more...
Forge pair hot stuff in contest for farriers
APPRENTICE farriers forged a path to success by winning in a national competition. more...
Matalan fights sales drop to keep upbeat
CLOTHING chain Matalan said it was in good shape despite like-for-like sales falling 6.4 per cent over the past 26 weeks. more...
Jewel stores into the red
JEWELLERY retailer Signet revealed that its Ernest Jones and H Samuel chains had sunk deeper into the red. more...
Estate firms quizzed on plan for overhaul
REPRESENTATIVES from businesses on the Berry Hill industrial estate in Droitwich have been invited to discuss how they can be involved in improving the area. more...
Hallow's delicioustaste of the Med
SCORES of diners got a taste of the Mediterranean in Hallow as a fund-raising group held a themed dinner party in aid of Worcester's Acorns Childrens' Hospice. more...
BUSINESS BRIEF
Co-op rebrand more...
ENJOY DRINKING CIDER? THEN FIND OUT HOW IT'S MADE HERE
DRINKERS whose tipple of choice is cider can learn about the art of making it at a special event at Hanbury Hall this month. The historic National Trust house near Droitwich is hosting a lecture lunch on Wednesday, September 14, when cider and perry-making expert Peter Mitchell will be sharing his knowledge on the subject. The Worcestershire-based expert has more than 20 years experience in the field and is an award-winning producer in his own right. The event is part of the National Trust's From Plot To Plot initiative, which celebrates local food in all its variety, and starts at 10am. It will be followed by a lunch featuring apple dishes. Tickets for the lecture are £12.50, available by calling the hall on 01527 821214. more...
Get in shape for the Brambles races - 4
CONGRATULATIONS. You have completed half of the six-week training programme for the Brambles races. more...
Best PAWS go forward
YOUNG animal lovers from Kidderminster are taking part in a community project. more...
Gardeners dig deep to spruce up park
FOUR green-fingered school friends have given up part of their summer holiday to work on a Kidderminster park. more...
Finding ways to save energy
HOUSEHOLDERS are being asked for their views to help improve domestic energy efficiency. more...
Estate project gets wheels
A KIDDERMINSTER police beat manager will find it easier to get around after being given a sponsored car. more...
Early success for new access centre
WYRE Forest residents wanting to get in touch with social services for the first time will now have to contact a Worcester-based central contact point. more...
Results round-up
Wolverley High School A-levels more...
Online advice
ADVICE on combating distraction burglaries is now available online as part of the Knock Knock campaign being run by police. more...
Critics take shine off success, says Laura
A STOURPORT High School pupil who bagged nine GCSE passes has advised critics of the qualifications to "try them for themselves". more...
Spreading the word about baby safety
THE mother and baby travel safe campaign road show came to Kidderminster, enabling parents to learn about safe travel while their children enjoyed watching balloon modelling and face-painting. more...
14-year-old sets a quick tempo
A STOURPORT youngster has proved that if you are good enough then you are old enough by passing a GCSE exam aged just 14. more...
Another buzzy day for our stripey friends
VISITORS to Kidderminster Farmers Market were able to get up close and personal with the bees behind the honey they were buying when an observation hive was on display. more...
Russell in tune for early double
A KIDDERMINSTER 15-year-old has hit the right note and scooped two GCSE qualifications a year early. more...
Drop your rod and raise valuable centre cash
SERVICE users and staff at the Edward Parry Centre are to make a splash for cash with a 12-hour sponsored fishing contest. more...
Stage set for Paul after star display
A SPENNELLS teenager's impressive A-level results have brought his dream of becoming a West End star one step closer. more...
Popular pastor dies aged 82
THE retired pastor of a Kidderminster church died peacefully at a nursing home in the town following a series of strokes. more...
Baxter's record `like lottery win'
SCHOOLS in Wyre Forest have been celebrating after achieving record-breaking GCSE results this year. more...
Freak flood causes chaos for drivers
A FREAK flash flood that hit a Wyre Forest road last week caused temporary tailbacks stretching back over a mile. more...
`Devastated' by wedding theft
COLD-hearted thieves have tarnished a Wyre Forest couple's wedding memories after stealing presents worth hundreds of pounds. more...
Parrot goes AWOL
THE owner of a parrot that went missing from its Stourport home is concerned it could survive for only a few days in the wild. more...
Pile-up sparks re-think
NEW safety measures are being considered for a busy Wyre Forest road that was the scene of an accident involving three cars last week. more...
Making a difference
PEOPLE interested in helping families with children under five cope with problems ranging from illness to loneliness can find out more during a Kidderminster-based group's open day. more...
Teenage bike ace killed in track crash
AN Evesham businesswoman has paid tribute to a teenage motorcyclist who was killed in a racetrack crash. more...
Greenway survey
VISITOR'S to Stratford's Greenway will have the chance to give their views on a number of issues relating to this site owned by Warwickshire County Council during September. more...
Pedal your way to health
GET on your bike is the advice given by officers from Warwickshire County Council. more...
A real European community
KEEPING up with the Joneses of Pershore - that's the Schindler family from Bad Neustadt in southern Germany. more...
Hard to believe we have evil women in our midst
SURELY, like me, the whole county must have been disgusted to read in your article on Friday, August 19 that 60 per cent of entrants in the Race for Life on Sunday, June 12 have failed to pay in the money they have collected for Cancer Research. more...
Doorstep glass recycling plan
RECYCLING glass is being made easier than ever for people living in South Worcestershire as a new scheme is launched. more...
Socialism is based on the Gospels
IN reply to Matthew A Clark, whose letter claimed that Socialism is the Devil's work (Letters, August 15) I am not trying to combine Christianity with Socialism, I am declaring it so, without the aid of a 2:1 honours degree in Theology and Religious Studies. more...
Villager, 60, is served ASBO
A FORMER youth worker involved in an 18-year-long dispute with his neighbours in a Vale village is to be served with an anti-social behaviour order. more...
Proud to be in campaign
I'M proud to be a supporter of the Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Campaign, which is why I climbed into a pair of giant underpants last year to promote greater awareness of male cancer and why I'm calling on your male readers to do their bit now. more...
New dental practice to open
A NEW dental practice is set to open in Evesham. more...
Secret force is at work
THE killing of Jean Charles de Menezes by officers from SO19, show how far we have been absorbed into the EU, despite never being asked if we wished for political integration with the EU. more...
David lands a plum role at fayre
Thousands of people thronged the streets of Pershore on Bank Holiday Monday for the annual Pershore Plum Fayre. more...
Sixth form debating
I WOULD like to add comment on the debate on 11-16 schools in Worcester campaigning for sixth forms. As both a parent and teacher I, like many others, would welcome the addition of sixth forms to our schools. This would at last give some further choice in how we wish our children to be educated. more...
Vale GPs doing well says survey
Evesham and Pershore GPs have been given more than just a clean bill of health in the government's latest survey - they're positively blooming. more...
Calling time
NOW that there are extended drinking hours, can we rely on the council to remove licences from these premises where alcohol continues to be served to those who are drunk? more...
Toilets forced to close to keep drug users out
COUNCIL chiefs are being forced to close public toilets near a park because they are being used by drug addicts. more...
Big shock
I FEEL sorry for pupils in a few years time who may attend a "state of the art" New Christopher Whitehead. more...
The Vale is far from alive with the sound of music
A RECENT survey conducted by the Music Industries Association has shown that over 15 million people in Britain would like to be able to play a musical instrument. more...
Glory days when red buses ruled the roads
ITS origins stretch back to before the outbreak of the Great War and it grew to become the dominant force in a region which included the Vale of Evesham and the Cotswolds. more...
Wish you were there?
You've just stepped off the plane and one look at English soil fills your heart with dread. Take our test to see if you're suffering the post-holiday blues more...
Hospice is to open new charity shop in village
A NEW charity shop to raise cash for a county hospice is to open in Broadway. more...
Villagers to share war memories
VOLUNTEERS and staff from Warwickshire libraries and County Records Office have been working together to ensure stories from villagers will have a place in an innovative national archive of life during the Second World War. more...
Teens say it's good to talk
TWO Bewdley teenagers have been recording talking books for young children in hospital as part of a community project. more...
Course in coping
A COURSE helping people with long-term illnesses to manage their conditions and build on their coping skills is to start in Bewdley. more...
Beer festival runs dry and finishes early
BEWDLEY'S annual beer festival proved so popular this year that the ale rapidly ran out and closing time was called a day early. more...
Landscape trust on way to finals
VALE Landscape Heritage Trust has progressed through the early rounds of the Green Apple Environmental Awards to win a place on the shortlist for final judging. more...
Farmer calls for tests on chickens
ORGANIC farmer Richard Young, of Broadway, the Soil Association's policy adviser, has called on the government to undertake comprehensive surveillance of antibiotic resistance in chickens. more...
Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association
THE next meeting will be at noon, on Sunday at the TA Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster. more...
Severnside Ramblers
A WALK around Chaddesley Woods, of around eight miles, has been organised for Sunday. more...
Friends of Acorn's Children's Hospice
MEMBERS of the Wyre Forest group attended a social evening organised by Red Marley Hill Climb Club, who presented a cheque for £3,000 for the hospice. The event was organised by Carl Bancraft and hosted by the Goodman family. more...
British Sugarcraft Guild
THE Wyre Forest Branch will hold its monthly meeting at the community centre in the Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, Stourport, on Thursday, September 8, at 7.30m. more...
Stourport Civic Society
ON Thursday, September 8 at 7.30pm, Judy Berrow will give a talk entitled "Private Gardens for Public Enjoyment", at Stourport Day Centre. more...
Classical Music Society
THE autumn season of meetings will begin on Friday, September 9, when Moira Brown will present a programme of recorded music entitled "Swings and Roundabouts", which will feature the music of Franz Schubert. more...
Phoenix Club
FOR the August outdoor meeting, members visited Dudmaston Hall near Bridgnorth where lunch was followed by a guided tour of the gardens. more...
Minster Ladies
ON Wednesday, September 7, a meeting will be held at 2pm in St George's Annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster. more...
Kidderminster Cycling Club
ON Sunday, there will be two rides, each starting at The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. more...
Kidderminster Civic Society
ON Friday, September 8, at Kidderminster Town Hall, the chief executive of English Heritage, author and television historian Dr Simon Thurley, is the guest speaker. more...
Kidderminster Railway Centre
THE next meeting at The Railway Bell, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, will be on Wednesday, September 21, starting at 8pm. more...
Somerleyton WI
A CELEBRATION of the WI's 90th birthday, full of "frills and feathers and hats", was held at the home of Kay Cowell. more...
Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club
OLIVE Mason organised an outing to the gardens at Bryans Ground, Presteigne, and Stockton Bury, Leominster. more...
Astley Horticultural Society
DUE to the success of the centenary visit to Cornwall earlier this year, a trip is planned to the north-east of England next summer. The trip will include the redesigned gardens of Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, which was the setting for the Harry Potter films, also a visit to Lindisfarne and, weather permitting, a trip around the Farne Islands, as well as visiting gardens of interest en-route. more...
Friends looking for sponsors for once-in-a-lifetime trip
BROADWAY schoolgirls Jasmin Simms and Sabina Moore are seeking sponsors to help them join a school working trip to South America. more...
Villager, 60, is served ASBO
A FORMER youth worker involved in an 18-year-long dispute with his neighbours in a Vale village is to be served with an anti-social behaviour order. more...
New dental practice to open
A NEW dental practice is set to open in Evesham. more...
Family's farewell to their `Hannie'
FAMILY and friends have paid tribute to Hannah Lloyd, the Evesham schoolgirl killed in the terrorist bomb attack on an Egyptian hotel in July. more...
Tom to retire after five years as town beat manager
EVESHAM beat manager PC Tom Iddon is set to retire later this month. more...
Date set for Regal work
WORK on restoring the Regal cinema in Evesham could begin before Christmas, it was revealed this week. more...
Vale GPs doing well says survey
Evesham and Pershore GPs have been given more than just a clean bill of health in the government's latest survey - they're positively blooming. more...
Man walks free from court
AN Evesham man has walked free from court after the case against him was dropped because the police had not provided statements in time. more...
`Feud' should not undermine positive work
WE read with interest the article and letters in the last two editions of the Shuttle/Times & News of the purported feud between councillors Clee and Stokes. more...
Missing tortoise Lewis found in recycling bag at waste tip
A MUCH-LOVED family pet which had been missing for more than three days was finally found in a recycling bag at the waste tip. more...
Youths push forklift truck into Avon
VANDALS are believed to have pushed a forklift truck into the River Avon in Evesham. more...
Paddling pool for children not dogs
I LIVE close to Northwood Lane open space in Bewdley. It has a play area with swings, and a paddling pool that the council maintains during the summer. more...
Delight for organisers as successful show marks 25 years
MICKLETON held its annual flower, produce and handicraft show on Saturday and warm sunshine greeted the visiting public. more...
Czech girls told to leave their caravan
TWO girls from the Czech Republic who work on Cotswold farms are to be evicted from their mobile home. more...
Hit weeds in spring
I AM responding to the article "Call for action to tackle eyesores"regarding weeds on roads and paths. more...
Toilets forced to close to keep drug users out
COUNCIL chiefs are being forced to close public toilets near a park because they are being used by drug addicts. more...
£2 for 12 minutes
WITH reference to Mr Thomson's letter about the £2 minimum parking fee at Kidderminster Hospital, I wrote to the hospital recently, making exactly the same points after paying £2 for 12 minutes. more...
Regatta thanks
THE Shuttle/Times & News reported on what a good Stourport Regatta we had and my personal thanks go to Stourport Motor Yacht and Bungalow Association, Stourport Steamer Co, Severn Ferry Co, the MIRA rescue launches and all the other river users who helped us. more...
Card scam on both sides of Atlantic
I NEARLY choked when I read your item about the American cash scam and how the police have provided a telephone number for recipients of letters telling them they have won a large amount of money. more...
Muck goes with countryside
TO the correspondent who writes about "Lord and Lady Muck" (Shuttle/Times & News, August 25), I would like to clarify a few points. more...
Villages are the poor relations
I WOULD like to comment on letters referring to the lack of attention to Wolverley by our local politicians. more...
Assault witness appeal
A WOMAN who came to the rescue of a teenage girl being sexually assaulted by two men is being sought by police seeking more information about the incident. more...
Police busy over holiday weekend
THE dangers of air guns and ball- bearing guns are being stressed after a mother was shot at while walking with her two young children in Kidderminster. more...
From the archives
100 Years Ago September 2, 1905 more...
Change on the buses welcomed by seniors
A NEW bus service for Malvern has won the backing of Age Concern. more...
Our docs are tops says new scheme
DOCTORS in South Worcest-ershire are at the top of the pile when it comes to managing common chronic illness, new figures have revealed. more...
Road death police seek help from witnesses
POLICE have appealed for witnesses and information after an 18-year-old was found lying dead on a road. more...
DAD KILLED IN CRASH WITH 7-YEAR-OLD AT WHEEL OF CAR
A FATHER-of-three who let his seven-year-old son drive his car at 70mph was killed when it crashed on the M5 motorway. more...
Annual show is hit with visitors
EVERYTHING came up roses for Stourport Horticultural Society when around 500 visitors turned up for its two-day show over the bank holiday weekend. more...
Poised for a day full of family fun
THE carnival spirit is growing in Stourport as final preparations are being made for this weekend's event. more...
Take the plunge
BUDDING Wyre Forest divers are being given an opportunity to Try-a-Dive for free by a Stourport club. more...
Parties boost kids charity
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for charity as a result of party in the park events held in Bewdley and Stourport. more...
Canal makeover plans unveiled
STOURPORT residents are being asked to submit their views on the exciting new multi-million pound redevelopment plans for the town. more...
`Stupid idea' in pub turns into towering effort
THREE Stourport cross-Channel travellers have completed a unique 1,100 mile journey that helped boost funds for a Kidderminster charity. more...
This isn't all that healthy
THE vast majority of us has to acknowledge the concept of scrutiny in our daily lives. There are few people who have the privilege of just doing their own thing in the workplace. more...
Come on over to our place, we're going to have fun
THE chairman of the St Richard's New Hospice Appeal is so keen to help the campaign reach its £5.25m target that he is opening up his own home for a massive fund-raising event. more...
Centre all abuzz as beekeepers drop in
BEES will be the centre of attention at a Beekeeping and Honey Show at Twyford Garden Centre. more...
Visitors are sitting pretty
VISITORS to a Kidderminster park will be able to sit and admire the view as a result of a cash donation from a store group. more...
Daring Karen's charity plunge
A WOULD-BE Kidderminster daredevil is appealing for help to enable her to take part in a parachute jump for charity. more...
Who'll be the top cop
POLICE officers from the Wyre Forest area are in the running for force-wide awards recognising how they have made a difference to the community. more...
Calendar charts a changing picture
Camera club puts itself in focus for its centenary more...
Market is `not worth' visiting
A major overhaul could be on the way for Kidderminster market after councillors recommended employing private operators to run it - with one saying it was "more like a car boot sale". more...
Rachel ready for wild adventure
AN adventurous Kidderminster woman who has never set foot outside of Europe - let alone worked with wild animals - is set to get up close and personal with one of the world's most fearsome creatures. more...
Hitting out at bus changes
ELDERLY Kidderminster residents will have to walk long distances hauling their shopping because of a shake-up in bus services, a councillor has claimed. more...
Fairytale ending for devoted pair
A KIDDERMINSTER couple have proved that there is such a thing as love at second sight after finally making it up the aisle. more...
Refuge team saved my life
Mum tells how she escaped abusive husband more...
Loss of `lovely lovely lady'
Shock at sudden death of district councillor more...
Extra police patrols lead to fall in crime
EXTRA police patrols round the River Avon in Pershore have led to a drop in the number of incidents of theft and vandalism over the Bank Holiday weekend, it was revealed this week. more...
We'll show judges our chippie is plaice to be
A fish and chip shop from Pershore will batter it out with nine others in a national competition. more...
Swash-buckling panto adventures with Hook
CAPTAIN Hook, Peter Pan and fairy Tinkerbell have been lapping up the summer sun in the grounds of Malvern Theatres. more...
Fruit from the days of Henry VIII on display
HUNDREDS of people descended on Pershore for an exhibition of fruit stones and other artefacts from Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose. more...
I want pet parrot Hopo back, says anxious girl
A SEVEN-year-old girl is distraught after the disappearance of a pet parrot which calls her name. more...
Balloons to help make last wishes come true
TERMINALLY ill youngsters in Worcester are one step closer to having their last wishes granted thanks to the city's residents. more...
New book tells the history of Malvern
BUDDING historians will be able to take a trip down memory lane as the Malverns are brought to life in a book of pictures on the area. more...
Come inside and peek at our treasures
BUDDING historians will be able to take a good look at a museum's storerooms for curiosities, and experience life in the Victorian era when it hosts open days this month. more...
We must battle to keep fire calls local
FIRE Brigade Union chiefs are urging Worcestershire and Herefordshire people to continue fighting plans to replace England's 46 fire control rooms with nine regional centres. more...
Gran's going bald for epilepsy fund
A WOMAN whose three-year-old epileptic grandson died in his sleep is to have her head shaved as part of a number of sponsored events to raise money for an epilepsy charity. more...
Lights, camera, action as city filmmaker gets funding for short film
A PROMISING Worcester filmmaker is set for the limelight after securing funding for his latest short film. more...
Sport
KVCC seconds
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria seconds suffered their first defeat in 30 matches when they went down to Knowle and Dorridge in the Birmingham League 2nd XI Premier Division on Saturday. more...
KVCC firsts
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria kept themselves in the hunt for promotion from Birmingham League division one with a winning draw and a victory. more...
In-form Tenbury batter opponents
Claverley 135 Tenbury 138-2 more...
1/9/05 - Gayle to work his Calypso magic
CARIBBEAN ace Chris Gayle is intent on bringing his Calypso magic to New Road -- and keeping Worcestershire's season alive. more...
1/9/05 - County battling to close the gap
WORCESTERSHIRE lost one wicket for the addition of 22 runs against Leicestershire at New Road today. more...
Harriers 1 Southport 1 By Chris Oldnall
STUART Watkiss wanted Harriers to turn the clock back and bury Southport under a pile of goals. more...
Cambridge 0 Harriers 2 By Mat Kendrick
THE Cambridge hack who suggested the Abbey Stadium was becoming a happy-hunting ground for Kidderminster Harriers was given short shrift by Stuart Watkiss after this victory. more...
Stu sticks by winning side By Mat Kendrick
STUART Watkiss is set to stick to the age-old football adage `Don't change a winning side' when Kidderminster Harriers take on Canvey Island tomorrow night - after a fitness boost from his strike duo. more...
Coming soon.....
All the latest news from the Worcester Wolves Basketball Club brought to you by the Worcester News. more...
3/7/02 - Wolves given £70,000 lift
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are celebrating after winning a £70,000 grant to install new permanent seating for spectators at their home matches. more...
5/7/02 - Testing draw for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a tough draw in this season's National Basketball Trophy. more...
9/8/02 - Fantastic four boost Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have had a busy summer strengthening both the playing and coaching team. more...
14/9/02 - Wolves chase place at top
WORCESTER Wolves are targeting a top four place in their second season in the National Basketball League Division One. more...
5/10/02 - Wolves confident of Oxford double
WORCESTER Wolves bid to complete a rapid `double' when they visit Oxford Devils in the National Basketball Trophy tonight (7pm). more...
12/10/02 - Wolves face Trophy test
WORCESTER Wolves expect their toughest test of the season so far in the National Basketball Trophy tonight. more...
15/10/02 - Wolves at the double
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason has urged his players to keep their feet on the ground as they prepare for a crucial National Basketball Trophy match tonight. more...
19/10/02 - Victory vital for Wolves chances
WORCESTER Wolves can virtually guarantee their place in the quarter-finals of the National Basketball Trophy tomorrow. more...
26/10/02 - Wolves chasing trophy passport
WORCESTER Wolves will be out to clinch a place in the quarter-finals of the National Basketball Trophy when they make the long trip to face Plymouth Raiders tomorrow (4pm). more...
28/10/02 - Wolves through without playing
WORCESTER Wolves are through to the quarter-finals of the National Basketball Trophy - despite not playing at the weekend. more...
7/10/02 - Devils too sharp for Worcester
WORCESTER Wolves lost 108-84 in their away National Basketball Trophy match at Oxford Devils. more...
31/10/02 - Wolves forfeit cancelled game
WORCESTER Wolves have lost out on a possible home quarter-final in the National Trophy following a ruling by the English Basketball Association. more...
2/11/02 - Wolves open league campaign
WORCESTER Wolves kick-off their National Basketball League Division One campaign with a tough trip to Westminster Warriors tonight (8pm). more...
14/10/02 - Worcester edge out Plymouth
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 89-88 over Plymouth Raiders in the National Basketball Trophy. more...
9/11/02 - Tough task for the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves will have to be at their best if they are to reach the semi-finals of the National Basketball Trophy tonight. more...
16/10/02 - Wolves too hot for the Romans
WORCESTER Wolves made it three wins out of four in the National Basketball Trophy with an 83-72 victory over Team Bath Romans at University College Worcester last night. more...
Kington title bid is rocked
KINGTON Seconds suffered a jolt to their title hopes with a home one-wicket defeat to Herefordshire rivals Luctonians on Bank Holiday Monday. more...
16/11/02 - Wolves aim to break the ice against Bears
WORCESTER Wolves are targeting tomorrow's local derby at Black Country Bears (4pm) to give them their first National Basketball League Division One victory of the season. more...
21/10/02 - Worcester sink Bath
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 90-88 in their National Basketball Trophy clash at Team Bath. more...
Trio skittle men
THREE Pershore youngsters bowled over a men's side from Belbroughton when they took a trio of wickets apiece. more...
Flyford secure success at Colwall
FLYFORD Flavell won Colwall's annual tournament, beating seven-times defending champions Hereford Nomads. more...
23/11/02 - Wolves return to home territory
WORCESTER Wolves play their first home game in almost six weeks tonight when they face North-West London in the National Basketball League Division One (7pm). more...
Mammoth total best of season
A DOUBLE century from Neil Fletcher re-wrote the record books on the penultimate week of the season. more...
Winning start will ease the pressure
THE PAT SANDERSON COLUMN more...
County battling to close the gap
WORCESTERSHIRE lost one wicket for the addition of 22 runs against Leicestershire at New Road today. more...
30/11/02 - Wolves sights on top position
WORCESTER Wolves can go joint top of the National Basketball League Division One if they beat Bath Romans tonight (7pm). more...
Gayle to work his Calypso magic
CARIBBEAN ace Chris Gayle is intent on bringing his Calypso magic to New Road -- and keeping Worcestershire's season alive. more...
4/11/02 - Warriors battle to edge out Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves opened their National League Division One campaign with a 82-81 defeat at Westminster Warriors. more...
Skipper extends Sixways contract
WARRIORS captain Pat Sanderson has committed his future to Worcester until 2008. more...
7/12/02 - Wolves can go top of the table
WORCESTER Wolves will be hoping to move into joint top spot in the National Basketball League Division One tonight. more...
11/11/02 - Worthing steal Wolves thunder
WORCESTER Wolves crashed out of the National Basketball Trophy quarter- finals after a 118-84 defeat to leading Conference outfit Worthing Thunder. more...
14/12/02 - Wolves aim to go back on track
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club will be looking to revive their promotion challenge tonight as they go into a four-week break. more...
18/11/02 - Wolves open league account
WORCESTER Wolves clinched their first National Basketball League Division One win of the season when they beat the Black Country Bears 94-72 at Stourbridge. more...
9/1/03 - Cooprider calamity
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club face a race against time to get their American star Josh Cooprider back for their home National League Division One clash against Hull on Saturday. more...
10/1/03 - Wolves star returns
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club's star American player Josh Cooprider is finally back in the city after a nightmare journey. more...
11/1/03 - Cooprider can play key Wolves role
WORCESTER Wolves are still hoping to give American star Josh Cooprider a run-out in tonight's home National Basketball League Division One clash with Hull (7pm). more...
25/11/02 - Hungry Wolves snap up victory
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 104-90 in their National Basketball League Division One clash against North West London. more...
2/12/02 - Wolves step up their title hopes
WORCESTER Wolves maintained their bid for honours in the National Basketball League Division One when they beat Bath Romans 76-71 at University College Worcester. more...
18/1/03 - Wolves target revenge victory
WORCESTER Wolves could move into joint third place in the National Basketball League Division One with victory over Westminster Warriors tonight (7pm). more...
9/12/02 - Wolves miss out on joint top spot
WORCESTER Wolves missed a chance to go joint top of the National League Division One when they lost 86-83 at Mansfield Express. more...
16/12/02 - Worcester title bid dented by London
WORCESTER Wolves suffered a setback to their National Basketball League Division One title hopes when they lost 85-70 at home to leaders London United. more...
1/2/03 - Wolves need to get back on track
WORCESTER Wolves are confident of getting their play-off challenge back on the right track tonight. more...
8/2/03 - Solvason looking for top four spot
WORCESTER Wolves hope to boost hopes of a top four finish in the National Basketball League Division One when they travel to North-West London today. more...
15/2/03 - Wolves are backed to beat leaders
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason is backing his side to upset National Basketball League Division One leaders Derbyshire Arrows tonight (7pm). more...
13/1/03 - Cooprider is Wolves hero in late show
AMERICAN ace Josh Cooprider came good when it mattered as Worcester Wolves pulled off a vital 99-89 victory over Hull Icebergs in the National Basketball League Division One. more...
Senior cup
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers and Stourport Swifts have been given byes in round one of the Worcestershire Senior Cup. more...
22/2/03 - Wolves have victory target
WORCESTER Wolves need to win three of their last four games to book a top four finish in the National Basketball League Division One. more...
20/1/03 - Worcester move into third place
WORCESTER Wolves moved into third spot in the National League Division One following a 101-83 home win over Westminster Warriors. more...
10/2/03 - Late show hits Wolves' hopes
WORCESTER Wolves were pipped at the death by North West London who ran out 83-74 winners in this National League Division One clash. more...
Kidderminster and District League
BRINTONS, who play in the Saturday Premier Division of the Kidderminster and District Football League, got their revenge for defeat in the Tony Tranter Memorial Cup the previous week, when they beat Cradley Heath 3-0 to win the Tenbury Nursing Cup. more...
1/3/03 - Victory vital for Wolves
SUCCESS is essential for Worcester Wolves at London United tonight (6pm) if they are to stand any chance of a top four place in the National Basketball League Division One. more...
27/1/03 - Worcester are hit by Arrows
WORCESTER Wolves failed to hit the bullseye when they lost 101-82 in their National Basketball League Division One clash at Derbyshire Arrows. more...
Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY can take plenty of positives from their derby day defeat after dominating the second half. Sadly, all they had to show for their efforts, however, was substitute Onwerekogza Okanedo's consolation goal. more...
15/3/03 - Wolves hope to hit back
SIXTH place is now the best Worcester Wolves can hope to finish in the National Basketball League Division One. more...
3/2/03 - Wolves on rampage
WORCESTER Wolves completed an impressive 109-83 National Basketball League Division One win over Black Country Bears at University College Worcester. more...
Bewdley Town
NEWLY-promoted Bewdley Town are quickly finding their feet in West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
29/3/03 - Wolves in crunch tie with Romans
WORCESTER Wolves are confident they can beat the odds and reach the semi-finals of the National Basketball League Division One play-offs. more...
17/2/03 - Wolves go down at home to leaders
WORCESTER Wolves went down 128-97 at home to leaders Derbyshire Arrows in the National League Division One. more...
Old Bear AC
Juniors, Wren's Nest: D Webster 18-8, W Mills 15-4, A Swalwell 12-2. more...
First league win after a Swifts exit
STOURPORT Swifts manager Dave Titterton experienced the highs and lows of management in the space of just three days - going out of the FA Cup and then claiming their first league win of the season. more...
2/4/03 - Cooprider backs Wolves for glory
JOSH Cooprider is backing Worcester Wolves to book a date at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena in the final of the National Basketball League Division One play-offs. more...
Regent AC
On Sunday there will be a contest on High Pool at Woodlands View. more...
24/2/03 - Wolves pay price for poor display
WORCESTER Wolves ended their home campaign in the National Basketball League Division One with a disappointing 92-101 defeat against Mansfield Express. more...
5/4/03 - Wolves chase final dream
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are confident they can win the biggest game in their short history tonight. more...
HETA AC
Singles result: Pete Hardiman 44-12, Keith Moss 33-3, Barry Jones 24.8. more...
3/3/03 - Wolves go down to United
WORCESTER Wolves blooded several youngsters in their National One trip to London United but ended up losing 109-81. more...
10/5/03 - American player signs for Wolves
Worcester Wolves have snapped up a second American player in forward Ty Shaw. more...
Black Boy AC
Witley Fisheries: G Yeomans 16-11, B Hudson 16-2, B Walker 15-3. more...
30/8/03 - Shaw arrives to boost the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club's new American signing Ty Shaw has arrived in Worcester to begin training with his new team-mates. more...
17/3/03 - Icebergs freeze out Worcester
WORCESTER Wolves were left in the cold by Hull Icebergs who triumphed 89-78 in National Basketball League Division One. more...
24/3/03 - Worcester are sunk by Bath
WORCESTER Wolves lost 76-70 to Team Bath Romans in National Basketball League Division One. more...
20/9/03 - Wolves relish Bullets tester
IT'S a big night for Worcester Wolves Basketball Club tonight as they host a prestigious pre-season friendly against the Birmingham Bullets. more...
Woodward Grosvenors AC
Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, 9-10: T Cooke 3-7.5, D Saunders 3-.5, P Bruce 2-6.5, K Green 2-2.5, T Hyrons 2-1.5. more...
31/3/03 - Wolves keep season alive
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to Team Bath Romans as underdogs against the National Basketball League Division One runners-up in this exciting quarter-final play-off game but came away with a 56-76 victory. more...
27/9/03 - Wolves target winning start
WORCESTER Wolves are confident of getting their competitive basketball season off to a winning start tonight. more...
Willis Bund AS
Cob House Farm: Graham Billingsley 62-11, John Guest 43-15, Barry Southall 34-9, Brian Darby 23-6. more...
4/10/03 - Wolves target second victory
WORCESTER Wolves are confident of recording their second win of the new basketball season when they travel to Coventry Crusaders in the Patrons Cup tonight (7.30). more...
KDAA
Junior Championships, 19, Cookley Canal: Charlotte McPherson (Old Bear) 3-2-12dr, W Mills 1-12, H Witton 1-8. more...
7/4/03 - Wolves fail in play-off showdown
WORCESTER Wolves' brave National League basketball play-off challenge came to an end when they lost 104-95 against North West London. more...
Willow Marsh
Worms were the winning bait at the open on Friday afternoon, which was won by a new angler to the pool, with 86lb 7oz of fish. more...
11/10/03 - Tough task facing Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club face their stiffest test of the season tonight when they travel to face City of Sheffield Arrows in the National Cup first round (6pm). more...
10/9/03 - Wolves open up with great win
WORCESTER Wolves began their build-up to the new season with a fine 86-64 win over Bath Romans. more...
Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday: Gareth Emlyn (Lilco) 38-13 (Oak 21, corn and pellet, island, carp .5lb to 4lb), Tony Foster (OB Wolves) 37-12 (Oak 1, paste and pellet, corner, carp 3lb), Mark Foster (OB Wolves) 36-12 (Oak 18). more...
18/10/03 - Hackney threat to Wolves chances
WORCESTER Wolves are expecting a close encounter against Hackney in today's testing National Basketball League Division Two clash in London. more...
23/9/03 - Wolves impress in Bullets defeat
WORCESTER Wolves put up a highly impressive performance to go down 96-87 to Birmingham Bullets in their final pre-season basketball friendly. more...
23/10/03 - Prince is Wolves' latest new recruit
WORCESTER Wolves basketball club have pulled off a transfer coup by snapping up Rikki Prince from Birmingham Bullets. more...
Furnace Mill
Families featured on Sunday at the fishery. more...
25/10/03 - Crowd can lift Wolves hopes
WORCESTER Wolves are backing a large home crowd to will them to victory over Manchester Magic in the second round of the National Basketball Cup tonight (7pm). more...
29/9/03 - Wolves roar to excellent victory
WORCESTER Wolves began the new National Basketball League Division Two season in style with a 127-76 win over Tamar Valley in Plymouth. more...
Moorlands Farm
Young Richard Swann, of Stourport, won the Tuesday Junior Open, and came second in the Friday Junior Open. more...
1/11/03 - Wolves target home cup win
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason is determined that his side will break their home duck tonight. more...
14/11/03 - Earlier start for in-form Wolves
IT'S an early start for Worcester Wolves Basketball Club tomorrow as they look to make it three wins out of three in the National League Division Two. more...
6/10/03 - Crusaders killed off by Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to play Coventry Crusaders for the first game in their Patrons Cup Challenge and returned home with a 101-95 victory. more...
Shatterford Lakes
CLEOBURY Mortimer angler Terry Hall caught three rainbow trout to 2lb 6oz at Shatterford Lakes, fishing with an orange booby. more...
13/10/03 - Wolves in thrilling cup finale
WORCESTER Wolves pulled off a tremendous 87-84 win when they took on Sheffield Arrows in the National Cup first round. more...
20/10/03 - Worcester too hot for Hackney
WORCESTER Wolves won 92-71 in their National Basketball League Division Two match at Hackney White Heat. more...
27/10/03 - Worcester unable to slay giants
WORCESTER WOLVES 76, MANCHESTER 85 more...
15/11/03 - Wolves move in for Bullets forward
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club have pulled off another key signing with the capture of Keith Jarrett. more...
22/11/03 - Jarrett can be key for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason is backing new boy Keith Jarrett to be a big hit. more...
1/9/05 - Skipper extends Sixways contract
WARRIORS captain Pat Sanderson has committed his future to Worcester until 2008. more...
29/11/03 - Wolves bid to steal march on rivals
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club can steal a march on their rivals if they can take maximum advantage of a weekend double-header. more...
6/12/03 - Wolves hit by Shaw setback
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club could be without ace American forward Ty Shaw for their biggest game of the season tonight. more...
18/12/03 - Home tie for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a home draw in the semi-finals of the National Basketball League's Patrons Cup. more...
17/11/03 - Wolves still unbeaten in league
WORCESTER Wolves remain unbeaten in the National Basketball League Division Two following a 104-77 home victory over Northampton Neptunes. more...
20/12/03 - Wolves target big advantage
WORCESTER Wolves can go into the Christmas break well clear of their National Basketball League Division Two rivals if they win another crunch game to-night. more...
25/11/03 - Slick Wolves move closer to semi-finals
WORCESTER Wolves moved closer to a semi-final place in the National Basketball League's Patrons Cup by beating Liverpool 99-63. more...
1/1/04 - Wolves line up another signing
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are poised to make another key signing. more...
3/1/04 - Signing wrangle rocks Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are furious after their bid to sign Renaldo Edmondson was blocked at the last minute. more...
1/12/03 - Hungry Wolves beat Hull at the double!
WORCESTER WOLVES 119 more...
7/1/04 - Wolves complete Edmondson deal
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club have finally completed the signing of Renaldo Edmondson. more...
8/12/03 - Wolves go clear with key victory
WORCESTER Wolves went clear at the top of the National Basketball League Division Two when they beat North West London 85-74 at University College Worcester. more...
10/1/04 - Renaldo to lift Wolves cup bid
NEW signing Renaldo Edmondson is being backed to make a big impact on his debut for Worcester Wolves Basketball Club tonight. more...
15/12/03 - Worcester indebted to Shaw
WORCESTER WOLVES 96 TAMAR VALLEY 90 more...
17/1/04 - Wolves target double success
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club's players are being urged to forget their impending cup final and concentrate on picking up vital league points. more...
Special Olympics
FOUR Wyre Forest athletes, all members of Special Olympics Worcestershire, travelled to Olomouc, in the Czech Republic, where they represented Great Britain in a European Special Olympics Athletics Championship. All four brought medals home. more...
Golf round-up
Habberley more...
22/12/03 - Wolves kill off Warriors in top of the table clash
WORCESTER WOLVES 114 WESTMINSTER WARRIORS 79 more...
Karate
TSUNAMI Karate Club were golden wonders at the KSI European Championships in Estonia - with a few silvers thrown in for good measure. more...
26/1/04 - March date for Wolves cup final
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are expecting a sell-out crowd for their Patrons Cup final against Hackney White Heat. more...
31/1/04 - Wolves cool on talk of the title
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are refusing to get carried away by title talk. more...
5/1/04 - Chiverton in form as Wolves triumph
LEADERS Worcester Wolves made light of a depleted squad to beat Colchester 92-55 in the National Basketball League Division Two. more...
Kickboxing
STUDENTS from Stourport UK Kickboxing were among the medals at the Midlands Ju-jitsu championships in Worcester. more...
7/2/04 - Wolves eye cup final advantage
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club will be hoping to gain a psychological advantage over their Patrons Cup final opponents Hackney White Heat tonight. more...
Judo
TWELVE-year-old Sarah Biles has become the latest in a long series of Samurai girls to become a British National medalist after taking bronze at the British Cadet Champi-onships in Sheffield. more...
14/2/04 - Double success can put Wolves on brink
WORCESTER Wolves will be certain of a top two finish in the National Basketball League Division Two if they win both legs of their weekend double-header. more...
12/1/04 - Worcester through to cup final
WORCESTER Wolves basketball team reached the final of the Patrons Cup when they beat North West London 87-79 at University College Worcester. more...
18/2/04 - Wolves duo facing battle for fitness
TWO of Worcester Wolves Basketball Club's key players are facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday's National League Division Two game at Northampton. more...
19/1/04 - Worcester kill off the Devils
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 106-61 in their National Basketball League Division Two match at home to Oxford Devils. more...
Darts
CHAMPIONS Waggon & Horses will start their defence of the title against newcomers Wribbenhall Social when the Banks's Bewdley darts league kicks off tomorrow. more...
21/2/04 - Solvason sounds Wolves warning
WORCESTER Wolves cannot afford to lose any more games if they are to win the National Basketball League Division Two title. more...
19/1/04 - Warriors destroyed by Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to London for their second National Basketball League Division Two game within 24 hours to play fourth-placed Westminster Warriors and won 96-83 yesterday. more...
Chess
DEREK Digger has been presented with an achievement award in recognition of his service to Wyre Forest and Worcestershire chess. more...
28/2/04 - Wolves face crunch clash
LEADERS Worcester Wolves face a crunch game in the National Basketball League Division Two this evening when they travel to second-placed North-West London (4pm). more...
Motorsport
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke was plagued by a mixture of mechanical gremlins at Castle Combed on Bank Holiday Monday. more...
Sidecar racing
A KIDDERMINSTER-based motocross club is hoping for a bumper turnout when it hosts its first ever international next weekend. more...
1/3/04 - Helicopter plea for final
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are looking for a helicopter to help ensure they have a full squad for next week's Patrons Cup final. more...
9/2/04 - Cooprider sparks Wolves success
WORCESTER Wolves eased to a 91-76 win over Hackney White Heat at University College Worcester to maintain their stranglehold on the National Basketball League Division Two leadership. more...
Rugby
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Rugby Club's firsts and seconds warmed up for their coming campaigns with victories over their Pershore counterparts. more...
6/3/04 - Sell-out crowd can lift Wolves
FAN-power can help Worcester Wolves Basketball Club win the first trophy in their short history tonight. more...
16/2/04 - Mixed fortunes for the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves lost their unbeaten record during a weekend of mixed fortunes in the National Basketball League Division Two. more...
Bowls
FRANCHE A's win over Bewdley A has seen them clinch the Division One title in the Kidderminster & District Mid-week Bowling League for the fifth season running. more...
8/3/04 - Jubilant Wolves salute the fans
WORCESTER Wolves have saluted the help of their fans after they landed the first trophy in their short history. more...
23/2/04 - Thankless win for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club made it 15 wins in 16 National League Division Two games at the weekend -- but not a shot was fired in anger. more...
Hockey
STEVE Floyd has been appointed to the post of coaching director at Stourport Hockey Club for the next three years. more...
27/3/04 - Wolves must win and hope!
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are relying on favours from elsewhere to keep their title hopes alive. more...
Sailing
BEWDLEY sailor Alison Young has been buoyed by a call up for the Royal Olympic Development Squad as she continues to enjoy success on and off the water. more...
1/3/04 - Wolves suffer title setback
WORCESTER Wolves' hopes of winning the National Basketball League Division Two title took a dive when they lost 85-82 to their nearest rivals North West Lonsdon. more...
30/3/04 - Wolves in home tie
WORCESTER Wolves will play Northampton Neptunes at home in the quarter-finals of the National League Division Two play-offs. more...
3/4/04 - Wolves target play-off success
WORCESTER Wolves have been backed to put their title disappointment behind them and march into the semi-finals of the National Basketball League Division Two play-offs tonight. more...
8/3/04 - Wolves turn up the heat to lift trophy
WORCESTER Wolves have finally landed their first trophy in the four years of their existence. more...
15/4/04 - Wolves must wait on Jarrett
WORCESTER Wolves are waiting to hear if they will have key forward Keith Jarrett available for Saturday's National Basketball League Division Two play-off semi-final. more...
17/4/04 - Wolves target NIA final date
WORCESTER Wolves' players are being urged not to miss out on a date at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. more...
15/3/04 - Wolves win low scoring struggle
WORCESTER Wolves completed a weekend double in the National Basketball League Division Two when they visited Oxford Devils and won 62-53. more...
15/3/04 - Worcester in UCW thriller
A FULL house crowd saw Worcester Wolves beat Colchester United 84-78 at University College Worcester in the National Basketball League Division Two. more...
27/4/04 - Wolves injury wait
WAYNE Robinson is a major doubt for Worcester Wolves' National Basketball League Division Two play-off final this weekend. more...
30/4/04 - Full strength Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club will be at full strength for their National League Division Two play-off final with North-West London at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena tomorrow (1pm). more...
29/3/04 - Wolves miss out on the title
WORCESTER Wolves missed out on the National League Division Two title despite winning 83-70 at Cov-entry Crusaders. more...
2/7/04 - Onions signs on for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves' new player Richard Onions is set to be a crowd-pleaser predicts the man who signed him. more...
20/11/04 - Wolves out on a victory hunt
WORCESTER Wolves go in search of a much-needed win tonight when they travel to English Basketball League Division One basement boys Essex and Herts Leopards (7.30pm). more...
5/4/04 - Worcester march into semi-finals
WORCESTER Wolves reached the semi-final of the National Basketball League Division Two play-offs after beating Northampton 112-97. more...
17/2/05 - Shaw lines up Australian adventure
WORCESTER Wolves forward Ty Shaw is off Down Under after being signed up by the Cockburn Cougars. more...
19/2/05 - Wolves pride is at stake
WORCESTER Wolves take on England Basketball League Division One leaders City of Sheffield Arrows tonight (7pm) with both pride and points on the line. more...
19/4/04 - Wolves set up NIA final with London
WORCESTER Wolves set up a May Day showdown with North West London after an English Basketball League Division Two play-off victory. more...
31/3/05 - Shaw boosts Wolves cause
TY Shaw has given Worcester Wolves a huge boost by agreeing to return to the club for next season. more...
3/5/04 - Wonderful Wolves!
WORCESTER Wolves clinched promotion to National Division One with a narrow 95-87 play-off win over North West London Wolverines. more...
2/4/05 - Wolves fired up to upset play-off odds
WORCESTER Wolves' quest to reach the summit of basketball in England begins tonight. more...
25/6/05 - Polish test for UCW players
UNIVERSITY College Worcester's basketball team jet out to Poland tomorrow in a bid to be crowned European champions. more...
28/6/05 - Wolves howling with delight at Collins contract
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a major boost for the new season after securing the services of Matt Collins for another year. more...
29/11/04 - Final hopes are dashed as Rockets blast Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves endured the heartbreak of missing out on the National Final yesterday when they were beaten 98-79 at Reading Rockets. more...
30/7/05 - Chiverton decides to stay with Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have further underlined their intention to repeat last season's success after convincing small forward Colin Chiverton to stay with the club. more...
21/2/05 - Arrows pip Worcester to stay top
WORCESTER Wolves' superb five-game unbeaten run in English Basketball League Division One came to an end as leaders City of Sheffield Arrows edged home 78-77 at University College Worcester. more...
28/2/05 - Wolves notch up a victory double
TWO victories in 24 hours kept Worcester Wolves on course for a high finish in England Basketball League Division One. more...
Cricket tables
BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE more...
Honours board
BATTING more...
Wilden League
ARLEY beat champions George by 26 runs in their last Wilden Industrial Estates Wednesday League Division C fixture of the season. more...
County League Results
Saturday round-up more...
Brintons
AN unbroken first wicket stand of 219 by Andy Maiden (139no) and Andy Jones (60no) saw Brintons to a Division Six 10-wicket victory over Vine. more...
Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett enjoyed a 32-run win over Bewdley Cavaliers in Division Seven on Saturday. more...
Stone
STONE enjoyed their first win for six weeks, with a much improved performance against visiting Badsey, who they beat by 60 runs. more...
Stourport
STOURPORT beat Lye by two wickets on Saturday, gaining 20 points to Lye's six, in their Division Three encounter. more...
KVCC
TWO defeats over the weekend means the KVCC first team need at least a draw from their final two matches to be sure of retaining their Division Two place. more...
Bewdley
BEWDLEY firsts secured a victory and a winning draw during a productive Bank Holiday home double header in Division One. more...
Cutnall Green
NEIL Fletcher, who plays for Cutnall Green, hit the highest ever score in Division Four on Saturday, but his magnificent 226no was not enough to secure victory, as his side could only achieve a winning draw against Birlingham. more...
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