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Stories for 11 January 2006

Leisure

CD - Curtain Call - Eminem

I'D better get the confessions out of the way first. more...

DVD - The Devil's Rejects (18)

A DYSFUNCTIONAL film and a highly dysfunctional family, this is not a film to be taken seriously - and definitely not one for anyone who does not enjoy the odd bit of violence and unnecessary bad language. more...

DVD - Green Street (18)

HOBBIT Elijah Wood turns hard nut in this violent drama about football hooliganism. more...

CD - First Impressions Of Earth - The Strokes

AN album that hasn't made it to the top of the charts for nothing, The Strokes have burst back onto the scene with this vibrant CD. more...

Cinema - Brokeback Mountain (15)

HEATH Ledger turns in the best performance of his career in this poignant tale of forbidden and secretive love between two cowboys over a span of 20 years. more...

New school has all the moves

A NEW school is bringing the spirit of the dance to Bromsgrove when its starts classes on Thursday, January 12. more...

Hayley stars in top rated musical

MUSICAL powerhouse Grease roars back into the Alexandra Theatre for a limited showing from next Tuesday. more...

Come and see the Genie

TICKETS are still available for Norbury Theatre's pantomime spectacular Aladdin, which starts this week. more...

Old tale given modern edge

OLD and new collide in spectacular fashion in the new production of The Snow Queen at the Alexandra Theatre. more...

Show is crème de la Krem

RESIDENTS can look forward to a night with a difference at St Luke's Church in Headless Cross this Friday. more...

Beast hits the tour trail

TONIGHT sees a beast set loose in Feckenham with a visit from the Oxfordshire Touring Theatre. more...

All and sundry to take part in show

THE ball has started rolling for a brand new production at Bromsgrove's Artrix this year. more...

Grease is the word!

GREASE is the word - or it will be next week in Birmingham. more...

Where to go

Wednesday, January 11 more...

What's On Guide

Wednesday, January 11 more...

Gordon to step into spotlight

YOU may not realise it but most people know at least one of guitarist Gordon Giltrap's works. more...

Bromsgrove alive with the Sound of Music

THE Artrix is offering the chance for musical lovers to burst into song on Sunday, January 14, when Singalong The Sound of Music comes to Bromsgrove (7pm start). more...

Pistoleros on target for fame

FLAMENCO rockers Gypsy Pistoleros are set to taste the rock and roll lifestyle when they tour Spain with former Guns and Roses drummer Steve Adler. more...

Band set to drop jaws with live performance

BAND Shark Attack glide into the Wishing Well to play a gig on Friday, January 13. more...

News

Why Kylie signed an award for brave little star Danielle

A WORCESTER schoolgirl who is battling cancer is celebrating her sixth birthday today by being presented with an award for bravery signed by Kylie Minogue - who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer last year. more...

What new university square will look like

THE roof of a sunken conference centre will provide a stunning walkway into a more...

Porcelain site designs dubbed too depressive

PROPOSALS to transform the Royal Worcester Porc-elain site have again come under fire, this time for being too "depressive". more...

COMING TO SIDBURY, THE FINEST DINING IN THE WORLD

WORCESTER looks set to become one of the culinary capitals of the the world. more...

Double buy-out for big wheels

TITAN Europe, a manufacturer of big wheels for the construction and agricultural markets, which has its headquarters at Cookley, near Kidderminster, has bought out two companies. more...

New lines at boat show

SEALINE International, the Kidderminster luxury motorboat manufacturer, is exhibiting its latest model range at this week's 2006 London Boat Show. more...

Venue's feast of artistic flair

BRINGING a touch of artistic flair to the new year Alcester's Venue Xpresso presents two special guests who will demonstrate their skills. more...

Sign up for safety awards

BUSINESSES in Worcester-shire and Herefordshire are being invited to help make 2006 the year for safety in the workplace by taking part in a health and safety programme. more...

All change!

MEMBERS of Alcester Chamber of Trade and Commerce are set to benefit from new changes coming into force in February. more...

M&S says this Christmas was best in 3 years

MARKS & Spencer revealed it enjoyed its best Christmas for three years as food sales surged and it avoided discounts on its clothing ranges. more...

Work starts on path to revamp

WORK finally started on Alcester's extensive town centre enhancement this week, four years to the day from when the plan was first launched. more...

Bank fears for staff in bird flu pandemic

HSBC warned that up to half its staff could fall ill or be absent at the height of a bird flu pandemic. more...

Print firm's jobs boost

INVESTMENT in a new printing process could benefit residents in both Alcester and Redditch with the creation of several new jobs. more...

BUSINESS BRIEF

Wage rise calls more...

Barry bows out from the beat

A DEDICATED Alcester Special Constable has stepped down from serving the local community after 33 years. more...

Fury at market claims

BUTTER Street residents have reacted angrily to claims they are jeopardising the future of the Farmers' Market by leaving their cars parked in the road. more...

PETS OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS

The female ferret is called a jill, while the male is called a hob. Babies are called kits. A group of ferrets is known as a business. more...

Classy car taken

A VOLKSWAGEN Beetle worth more than £21,000 was stolen from the Enfield Industrial Estate. more...

Fountain funds to help hospice

SPARE change thrown into the Worcester Square fountain before it was removed has been donated to a worthwhile cause. more...

New project mapped out

A NEW project to encourage children to work with communities to explore the wildlife and biodiversity of their parish has been officially launched at Feckenham First School. more...

PACT to tackle local issues

PARTNERS and Communities Together (PACT) meetings will be taking place over the next few weeks across Redditch following their success in the central ward. more...

100 years ago January 13, 1906

A MEETING was organised by the Eastern Division of Bromsgrove Polling District in support of Unionist parliamentary candidate the right honourable Austen Chamberlain. Sir Thomas Chavasse chaired the meeting, which took place at the Drill Hall in Bromsgrove. more...

50 years ago January 14, 1956

THE Catshill Church Companions, an organisation which comprised the youth of the church, undertook the task of entertaining the old age pensioners of Catshill. They carried it through with just one solitary hitch. Invitations had been sent out through Catshill Post Office, and although 27 women took up the opportunity of an afternoon out, only one man turned up. The group gave a performance of The Bathroom Door, and pass the parcel. more...

Past pupil pays visit

STUDENTS at a Hunt End school were recently treated to a visit from a former pupil for their annual evening of celebration. more...

25 years ago January 11, 1981

PARTS of Bromsgrove was plunged into darkness when an electrical fault cut the power supply to 250 homes. Power was restored after half an hour, and the fault was traced to a damaged transformer. more...

Coffee morning

REDDITCH Older People's Forum is holding a coffee morning at the Ecumenical Centre from 10-11.30am tomorrow. more...

Plea over potholes

A COUNCILLOR wants immediate action to be taken to fill in a number of potholes which have recently appeared in Claybrook Drive, Matchborough. more...

Night for dancers

ALVECHURCH Morris Men will be holding a New Dancers Night at Alvechurch Baptist Church on Monday from 8.30pm, followed by drinks in a local pub. more...

Floor plans

MORRISONS supermarket in Clearwell Road, Redditch has applied for planning permission to extend the size of its shop floor. more...

Wythall Photographic Society

THERE was an excellent print show by Graham Hodgkiss, entitled After the Dark. more...

Council vacancy

ALVECHURCH Parish Council is looking for a community-minded person to take up a position on the council. more...

Wythall WI

THE meeting opened with a minute's silence in memory of national chairman Barbara Gill and our own member Marie Hale. more...

Top tipster scoops £2,000

A REDDITCH racing fan is celebrating victory in a national competition this week. more...

Wythall Royal British Legion

THE women's section celebrated its December meeting with fun and dancing. more...

Co-op supports funding ap-PEAL

THE Co-op Community Dividend Scheme for the Wales & Borders Region has stepped in to support Worcestershire charity Parents Experiencing Adult Loss (PEAL) during its current funding crisis with an award of £500. more...

Wythall History Society

"THE History and Development of Water Power in the Midlands" was the subject of our meeting given by Tim Booth, who has been researching mills in the area for the past 35 years and is currently chairman of the Midland Wind and Water Mills Group. It was the Romans who, in the years up to 400AD, introduced the water mill into England, using a vertical shaft to transfer power upwards to the millstone. more...

School's pride at pupils' success

FENCING, line dancing and dancing in a majorette troupe are just some of the hobbies St Bede's Middle School pupils have enjoyed success in. more...

Worcestershire Local History Forum

AT the AGM, local historian and broadcaster Anne Bradford was elected as vice chairman. more...

Pair remanded in custody

A BROTHER and sister have been remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court on a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice by intimidating a witness. more...

White Hart Inn Garden Society

AT the December meeting, members enjoyed an interesting talk and slide show from John Edgeley, of Pershore College, on organic gardening. more...

Group's railway talk

REDDITCH Railway Interest Group is set to meet at Forge Mill Museum for a talk on Irish Narrow Gauge Railways this Friday. more...

The Redditch Society

OUR December talk, entitled All the Fun of the Fair, was given by Ned Williams. more...

Hunt for helpers

A CHARITY supporting vulnerable adults in Redditch and Bromsgrove is holding two events to try to recruit new volunteers. more...

Redditch Speakers Club

THERE was a buzz of excitement as members gathered for the Annual Speech Contest. more...

Shoppers hit town stores

REDDITCH'S Kingfisher Centre had a "phenomenal Christmas trading period", according to its director. more...

Kingfisher WI

THE entertainment at our Christmas meeting was provided by the Tanworth-in-Arden WI choir, and they proved to be all round entertainers as, besides singing very professionally for us, their accompanist played a solo and several members gave us two sketches which kept us laughing. more...

Hopwood WI

THE December meeting was a celebration of the group's 85th birthday. more...

From Pictish to Purity...

TOWNSFOLK who appreciate a decent pint will be in for a treat when the Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) host the Redditch Winter Ales Festival. more...

Bordesley Historical Society

MEMBERS at the last meeting before Christmas were treated to coffee and mince pies. more...

Astwood Bank Royal British Legion

BOTH sections held their AGM recently when all officers were re-elected, with the exception of group representative John Partington and poppy organiser Pam Emery - neither wished to stand again. more...

Look of centre top of agenda

THE general appearance of Church Hill Centre should be the main issue to be tackled over the next month. more...

When the chips are down...

A FECKENHAM farmer is doing his bit for the environment by growing fuel for woodchip burners. more...

Couple slam call crisis

AN elderly Headless Cross couple have criticised the company in charge of telephone services at the Alexandra Hospital after struggling to contact each other for a week. more...

Festival fire risk

REDDITCH'S Muslim community is being reminded to take a few extra safety precautions and reduce the risk of a fire during the Eid Al-Adha festival, which started yesterday. more...

Poetic licence

PUPILS at Trinity High School have been working with local writer Barrie Wade to promote reading and writing skills and to raise money for charity. more...

Fears for unit

A REDDITCH care worker fears the town's Hill Crest mental health unit could eventually close as part of a two-year money-saving plan, despite council pledges to fight proposed cuts. more...

On wrong path over work

A MATCHBOROUGH ward councillor has cleared up confusion over resurfacing of a path in the area. more...

Astwood Bank Flower Club

THE December meeting saw members of the club creating their Christmas decorations. more...

Fraudster faces jail

A WOMAN who stole £6,500 from a Redditch bank could receive a jail sentence. more...

'Misled' over flats plan

A CLIVE Road resident claims he and his neighbours were misled by Redditch Council over a new development near their homes. more...

Screening returns

STUDLEY'S vital breast screening service, which was withdrawn after its mobile home was vandalised, is to be reinstated. more...

Smokey mourned

WE would like to thank the person who found Smokey, our beloved cat, on the verge in Studley Road on December 16. more...

Not a shred of waste!

YOUNGSTERS at a Batchley school did their bit for the environment last week thanks to a visitor with a difference. more...

6.7% of peanuts

WHILE welcoming any addtional real terms funding which comes into our county's schools, I must point out to parents that while a 6.7 per cent increase looks good on paper, in reality, how good it is depends on the original amount of funding it was applied to in the first place. more...

Patients' right to choose

REDDITCH patients now have the power to decide where and when they want their hospital treatment. more...

Treated me with dignity

I REFER to the comments by Paul Chambers concerning the proposed downgrading of the Alexandra Hospital (Advertiser, January 4). more...

Maternity switch

EXPECTANT mums had to be transferred from the understaffed Worcestershire Royal Hospital to the Alexandra Hospital, despite plans to axe the department altogether. more...

Top-level meeting on fairer funding

COUNTY council chiefs met a Government minister yesterday to plead for fairer funding for Worcestershire. more...

Trip turns to tragedy

FAMILY and friends of a former Redditch woman who died the day before New Year's Eve have paid tribute to her. more...

Hero firefighters save heart man

A COUPLE of heroic Redditch firefighters brought a man back to life after he collapsed outside his Woodrow home following a fire in his bathroom. more...

Chippy nets late licence

A TOWN centre fish and chip shop has netted an extended licence despite concerns from police that it could encourage antisocial behaviour. more...

Disappointed over turnout

I LIVE in Bidford-on-Avon and the Alexandra is my nearest and most convenient hospital. more...

Pair sought in double attack

POLICE are hunting two men in connection with the brutal assaults of a teenage boy and pensioner on the same day. more...

Protest hits streets

HUNDREDS of protesters took to the streets of Redditch town centre on Saturday to show their strength of feeling about the possible downgrading of the Alexandra Hospital. more...

Museum under threat

FORGE Mill Needle Museum is being earmarked for closure in a desperate bid to save money. more...

Festival snuffed out

PLANS to hold a scaled-down AiR Festival in Redditch this summer have been scrapped completely after last year's event was branded a "financial disaster". more...

Brothers robbed in street gang attack

TWO Droitwich Spa brothers were seriously assaulted and robbed by a gang of youths after a birthday celebration. more...

Builder boosts the town pack

A TOP housing firm has been announced as the main sponsor of Droitwich Spa Football Rugby Club in a deal worth £100,000. more...

New plan's a lifesaver

DROITWICH Spa residents have a better chance of surviving a heart attack thanks to a new volunteer scheme set up in the area. more...

Bulldozers at gates of lido - but all's well

Bulldozers moved on to the Spa's Lido Park site this week, sparking fears that the town's unique open-air bathing pool was under imminent danger of demolition. more...

Pole-dance your way to fitness

Droitwich sports chiefs have come up with an novel way to help townsfolk win the battle of the bulge - pole-dancing classes! more...

High Street bonanza `a sign of things to come'

HIGH Street traders in Droitwich Spa have reported a prosperous Christmas period for 2005, believing the rise in customers could be a sign of things to come. more...

Blackout hits town

A BLACKOUT caused chaos across Bromsgrove on the busiest shopping day of the week. more...

`Town plant should be on danger list'

A FORMER worker at a Droitwich Spa factory has called for town residents to be informed about the `potential dangers' at a site which is situated close to the town centre. more...

Boost for ex-Rover staff

A SPECIALIST support programme that has already helped 20 ex-MG Rover workers start their own businesses has received a funding boost and is now on a major recruitment drive across the Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch area. more...

Patients get more choice

PATIENTS in Bromsgrove and throughout Worcestershire now have the right to a choice over where and when they get hospital treatment. more...

Death marks the end of an era

WITH the death of Barbara Morrison, Bromsgrove's last link with the centuries-old craft of stained glass has been broken. more...

Confusion over a third wheelie bin

A LETTER implying householders in the Bromsgrove area will get a third wheelie bin to replace the two recycling boxes has been described as `premature and a misunderstanding.' more...

Aspiring to great heights

THE intricate web of scaffolding rising slowly around Bromsgrove's ancient parish church presents a dramatic picture silhouetted against a clear winter sky and viewed from afar as the light begins to fade. more...

Beds losses spark fears

ALL 18 in-patient beds could be axed at a much-needed mental health unit in Bromsgrove in a cash cutting move. more...

Clocking up the years

CELEBRATIONS were in order at a Bromsgrove care home when one of its residents reached the grand old age of 102. more...

Row over bus station revamp

COUNCIL tax payers in Bromsgrove have been short-changed after the £273,000 revamp of the town's bus station, it is claimed. more...

Thieves hit a new low

LIFESAVING medical equipment worth thousands of pounds was stolen from Bromsgrove Ambulance Station on one of the busiest nights of the year. more...

Bridge to be replaced

WORK could soon start to renew the footbridge over the Spadesbourne Brook in Market Street. more...

Hoping for a Dutch treat

STOKE Prior man Malcolm Pear's battle against multiple sclerosis will take him to Holland this week, for pioneering stem cell treatment. more...

Protesters take to the streets

HUNDREDS of protesters took to the streets last Saturday to show their strength of feeling about the possible downgrading of the Alexandra hospital, which serves the people of Bromsgrove. more...

Recycle those Xmas trees

IT'S time to make a tree-mendous effort and recycle your Christmas tree. more...

Lambs will spring the new year along

THE Christmas credit card bills are dropping through letterboxes, the weather is dank and dismal, and the holidays just a distant dream - but on one Bromsgrove farm at least there is a sure and welcome sign that spring is on the way. more...

Catshill WI

PRESIDENT Mary Davies thanked Margaret Goold, Cynthia Caldicott, Joan Flowerdew and Joyce Bottomley - retiring members of the committee. more...

The reality of life as a patient at the Royal

SIR - In reply to more...

Hanbury WI

WE met at Hanbury Village Hall for party time. Marion, our president, greeted us, together with three visitors. more...

They should think about homeless

SIR - I find it difficult to believe the attitude of the residents of Warndon Villages over something as inoffensive as the new O2 mast. What is all the fuss about? After seeing all the publicity in the area before it was erected I was expecting to see some huge great monstrosity when in fact it looks like a small lamp-post. more...

Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club

MEMBERS and guests celebrated Christmas at our December meeting with traditional mince pies and wine and were then treated to a delightful selection of prose, poetry and slides by Vic Aspland. Vic's knowledge of plants impressed us once again, as did his photographic expertise. more...

Gunmen are riding the Clifton range

SIR - Your front page "We're Coming Back with Guns" read like the lines of a spaghetti Western script. It had me on the edge of my seat! more...

Witton WI

OUR December meeting was a double celebration of Christmas and our 40th birthday. more...

Everything was fine until my op

SIR - We are regularly told we should get our bikes out and not use the car. I would love to. I used to cycle a lot until I had a hip replacement in 1994. It was at the time they had problems with a hip replacement called a Castle "M." The cement used had a fault. The metal component worked loose in the femur bone due to the faulty cement. more...

Bromsgrove Railway Club

WE start the year with a cine film show from our old friends Mike and Audrey Flavell, this year's theme is from Stephenson to Riddles to great railway names of the past. more...

We must defeat poverty in world

SIR - Make Poverty History is a slogan which one is beginning to see in many different forums. The truth behind the absolute necessity to eradicate poverty in all its forms is essential for us all. more...

Droitwich Spa WI

The January meeting opened with the president wishing everyone a happy New Year. She then introduced the speaker, Mr M Mylechreest, who gave an entertaining and challenging talk entitled gardens in trust. We saw slides of the expected large National Trust and English Heritage gardens, and also those of Kew, Wisley and university botanic gardens. more...

Living on streets

SIR - My new year's resolution last year was to pick up every piece of change I found lying in the street. I collected a total of £1.03p. more...

Marvellous voice

SIR - Frank Sinatra didn't whine, Seamus Kelly, he sang with real depth of feeling - a marvellous voice. more...

Expert's gem of a role

A WATCH and jewellery expert from Wythall has been appointed assistant manager of the Harborne, Birmingham branch of top independent jeweller Rudell. more...

New link in chain strengthens firm

A THIRD generation family-run Redditch business has added another member to its ranks. more...

Women to do balancing act

A NEW project is being launched in Redditch, Studley and Alcester this month to help women start their own part-time businesses. more...

Drive to recruit ex-auto workers

A SPECIALIST support programme which has already helped 20 ex-MG Rover workers start their own businesses has received a cash boost and is now on a major recruitment drive across Redditch and Bromsgrove. more...

Cheaper car parking plan is thrown out

A MOVE to increase tourism and trade in Tenbury by matching car-parking prices in Ludlow has been turned down by Malvern Hills district councillors. more...

DJ vows to play it again in summer

DJ Stephen Smith is to try again in the summer after abandoning a five-day turntable challenge. more...

Let's protect our facilities

IT happened in the sixties. We watched whilst concrete high-rises took the place of warm, living communities. Now it is corporate business crushing individual life out of small towns like Droitwich. more...

Plea to sort out parking

ALTHOUGH it was at the bottom of the letters page recently, thank goodness someone has at last drawn attention to Bromsgrove District Council's greed, disregard of the publics `pocket' and refusal to care about the people living within walking distance of the town's shopping centre. more...

Spirit `lifted'

THROUGH the Advertiser/Messenger I would like to thank the lady who helped me get home on the evening of December 15 from Birmingham's New Street railway station. more...

But lack of cheer here

WE would just like to say `thank you and a happy new year' to the driver of a blue car who on December 7 mounted the pavement and destroyed the rose bed in our front garden. more...

Bullying fear

IN reply to the letter `Suffering' - as a teenager I would like to give my view regarding the anti-social behaviour in Grafton Crescent. more...

Amalgamation will bring debts

I RESPOND to correspondence, suggesting that amalgamation of West Mercia Constabulary into a large regional police force would give financial efficiencies. The local Consultative Group unanimously objected to such amalgamation as have other bodies. more...

Eckington

SCOUTS AND GUIDES GROUP: A jumble sale is being held on January 28, 2pm at HQ on Pershore Road. Donations can be dropped off at the hut from 10am. Profit from the November bazaar amounted to £330. more...

25 years ago - January, 16, 1981

ALCESTER housewife Alice Hoskins had an unwelcome encounter as she walked home on Sunday evening - a semi-naked man leapt out in front of her. more...

50 years ago - January 13, 1956

MEMBERS of Redditch Urban District Council's planning committee were told by a representative from a Wolverhampton firm of architects at a meeting on Tuesday that the cost of the proposed crematorium in the Birmingham Road cemetery would be more than £50,000. more...

100 yers ago - January, 13 1906

VICTOR Wells, of Redditch, a well-known character, was charged with damaging a clock to the amount of 2s, the property of Percy William Sealey, a watchmaker and jeweller of Evesham Street, Redditch, on January 5. more...

Newcomer hands hope on a plate

OVER the last few months, this newspaper has watched with great interest the dramatic changes that have been taking place in Worcester. more...

Police alert on camera scam

RESIDENTS are urged to be on their guard if they receive a letter advising them they have won a digital camera. more...

Pershore

LADIES' GUILD: Members were transported to the South West of Ireland at the start of their New Year's meeting, when the speaker, Ray Sturdy, showed slides taken when he and a group of Mencap supporters undertook a cycle tour of that area to raise money for Mencap. He reminded his audience that Brian Rix was one of the founders of Mencap. Ray would be donating his fee for the talk to that charity. more...

North Cotswold

BRIDGE CLUB: The North Cotswolds Bridge Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary with three days of special events in Moreton on January 27, 28 and 29. Non-members from the district are very welcome to join the fun in the Redesdale Hall, either for rubber bridge pairs on the Friday, Duplicate pairs on the Saturday, or teams-of-four on the Sunday. Each day runs from 10.30am to 4pm, and tickets, at just £7.50 include refreshments, a lunch, and prizes. The emphasis is, as always, on the social aspect of the game, with less experienced players being particularly encouraged. A grand draw in aid of the Bourton-on-the-Hill Old School, with 20 or more prizes will be drawn on the Sunday. More details, or tickets for the events are available at the club, or by phoning the host, Alan Lamb, on 01386 701603. more...

Honeybourne

WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on January 4 when Mrs M Boath presided, birthday cards were distributed after which a few minutes' silence was observed for the recent passing of two old members - Mrs Anne Coldicott and Mrs Katherine Lewis. more...

Harvington

YOUTH CLUBS: The youth clubs all start again this week, with full programmes taking them through the Easter period and into the summer. Emma Lucas, the youth leader, has been meeting her teams of volunteer helpers regularly and putting together a number of projects, one of which took place on New Year's Eve, when fireworks and bonfire party was held at the home of Dr and Mrs Hugh Nunn. This was well attended by both youngsters and parents and many people connected with the youth project. more...

Evesham

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION: Alerting all ex-RAF personnel to an extraordinary general meeting of the Evesham branch Royal Air Force Association at their headquarters, The Evesham Working Mens Club, Merstow Green on Monday, January 16, at 2pm, please make every effort to attend. more...

Albert's home to roost at city gallery

PEOPLE will be able to wing their way to Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery to catch sight of a majestic bird as it goes on display following an extensive restoration. more...

Find out more about city's university

Prospective students can take a closer look at the University of Worcester at an open evening tomorrow to discover the study opportunities and facilities on offer. more...

This old soldier did not deserve execution

The case of a Worcestershire soldier who was executed by firing squad in the First World War has been described as a "grave injustice" which must be corrected. more...

Price of old abbey is £6m, but the buyers are already lining up

homebuyers with £6m to spare have been queuing up to take a look around one of Worcestershire's most expensive properties. more...

Video spreads word on patients' choice

A VIDEO telling people more about patient choice in Worcestershire will be shown in shopping centres around the county from this week. more...

Showcase a hit with artists and buyers

AN exhibition where visitors can look at art before having the option to buy it is proving to be a success at Worcester City Art Gallery. more...

At last,somebody with a kind word for ferrets

Animal lover Anne Robinson, knows more than most about the advantages of owning a pet ferret as she has helped to rescue and re-home 258 of the creatures since she launched the first registered charity dedicated to ferrets in the country in 2003. more...

Morgan motors' 70th milestone

THE Morgan Motor Company of Malvern is celebrating a world first as one of its cars reaches its 70th year. more...

Doubt poured on magnetic therapy

MAGNET therapy might not cure your pain, but it could harm your pocket, according to new research. more...

War veteran takes aim at council over rubbish

A WAR veteran was disgusted by the mess binmen left on his driveway and then further angered by the way the council dealt with his complaint. more...

Sport

Latest snooker league news

Evesham and District League more...

Turn out in force

THE first club run after Chri-stmas was well attended by about 20 members of Evesham Wheelers. more...

Quiz league round-up

Evesham and District Quiz Association more...

Crib table

Pershore Print League more...

Chance to take part in karting challenge

IMAGINE in your wildest dreams racing flat-out for an hour on the indoor karting track at Autosport International in a four-person team headed by an invited celebrity. more...

Action going out live as track aces chase glory

ITV1, the UK's biggest commercial terrestrial television channel, will further significantly increase its commitment to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship by broadcasting live coverage from all ten of this season's championship rounds on Sunday afternoons. more...

Darts results round-up

Birdseye Sports Evesham Ladies League more...

Vauxhall Motors 1 City 0

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 more...

Latest pool league tables

Evesham and District League more...

Four winners on road

BROMSGROVE IBC was the venue when the South Warwickshire Association faced their Worcester-shire Vice-President's counterparts. more...

Stanton are shackled

Evesham and District Airgun League more...

Points totals

Stratford & District Men's more...

Latest skittles league news

Evesham and District more...

Bourton best on courts

BOURTON boast two teams currently leading the way in the Evesham Badminton League. more...

Six-hit Chris too good as Barbedwyre roll on

WYRE Barbedwyre are still top Division Two of the Evesham and District Table Tennis Association after recording a fifth win of the season. more...

Get on court

THE Worcestershire Schools Badminton Association is holding its Under-17s Champio-nships on Sunday, January 29 at Droitwich High School. more...

Centre gets new name

BOB Shaw has recently stepped down from the governing body at Prince Henry's High School after many years, several as chairman and is now devoting much of his energy to developing Evesham Cricket Club, with whom Prince Henry's has a formal agreement. more...

07/01/06 - Spa start year impressively

Droitwich 23 Berkswell and Balsall 5 more...

Rowe denied medal on the very last lap

JOE Rowe was denied a medal at the National Cyclo-Cross Championships at Sutton Park when he was caught up in a crash on the final lap. more...

Tiger's claws are blunted

DROITWICH Tigers had their claws blunted when they lost to West Midlands Phones B 7-3 in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League Division One. more...

Varnish off to Vienna

A TOP Bromsgrove junior cyclist is set to get her first taste of international action when she competes in the Vienna Invitational this weekend. more...

Club enters the record books by reaching last eight

BROMSGROVE Indoor Bowls Club reached the final eight of the Denny Plate for the first time in its history on Saturday by beating Bridgewater 81-80. more...

Wins give Dave boost

DROITWICH darts ace Dave Honey believes he can build on the `amazing' experience of playing in front of the TV cameras at the recent Ladbrokes.com World Championship and is confident he will gets his hands on a major world ranking title in the near future. more...

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