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Stories for 11 October 2006
Alcester
Farm cash was part of £30m haul
A "SIGNIFICANT" quantity of cash found on a farm near Alcester in June has been revealed as being part of a multi-million pound organised crime spree. more...
Farm cash was part of £30m haul
A "SIGNIFICANT" quantity of cash found on a farm near Alcester in June has been revealed as being part of a multi-million pound organised crime spree. more...
Pay bills at town store
ALCESTER townsfolk now have the chance to pay their utility bills at a local convenience store. more...
Village views
SCENIC photographs of two villages near Alcester can now be viewed on the internet. more...
Sports store opens doors
AN extreme sports store has opened its doors in Bidford. more...
New chairman in role at trust
A NEW chairman has been appointed to help steer Warwickshire's mental health trust. more...
Exploring food and mental health link
THE link between what you eat and how you feel will be discussed in Alcester as part of the World Mental Health Week. more...
Shop owners pass on skills
TWO Alcester craft shop owners are going back to school to learn some forgotten crafts. more...
Corset cash for charity
A UNIQUE range of corsets has been put on display in Alcester. more...
Alexandra Hospital
Alex protesters mean business
ARMED with banners, flags and determination, about 200 residents, councillors and Unison members rallied at the Alexandra Hospital in appalling weather to protest against the possible withdrawal of maternity and paediatric services. more...
Staff anger at rally ban
AN Alexandra Hospital staff member has slammed health trust bosses who, she claims, told them they could not take part in Thursday's rally and to remove stickers supporting the Save the Alex campaign. more...
Chief hits out at campaign leader
THE chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust says he is "desperately disappointed" with the actions of Save the Alex campaigners and has accused the protest co-ordinator of intimidation and talking "rubbish". more...
Out of the mouths of babes...
A "bounce and rhyme" session was held by a group of Studley parents and toddlers last week to show their solidarity for the protest being held at the Alexandra Hospital. more...
Out of the mouths of babes...
A "BOUNCE and rhyme" session was held by a group of Studley parents and toddlers last week to show their solidarity for the protest being held at the Alexandra Hospital. more...
Bishop'S Column
Right Rev Peter Selby, Bishop's Diary
Once again, consumer debt is in the news. "The UK is an increasingly difficult place to do business, due to the highly indebted nature of the population," says a leading financial analyst. more...
Body And Soul
We're saying thanks for our cancer care
WHEN Ann Sharp was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, she tried not to dwell on the negative aspects of the disease. more...
Business
Ferrymen ask for help to get online
WORCESTER is set to become the hub of an international directory of the world's small ferries. more...
High-flyers join county law firm
THERE are two new faces at Worcestershire law firm Thursfields, making it one of the largest business legal practices in the three counties. more...
Clubs & Societies
Bromsgrove and District Flower Arranging Society
AT our September meeting, national demonstrator Setsuko Watanabe gave a very interesting and entertaining demonstration entitled Autumn Collection. more...
Cookhill & District Gardening Association
THE AGM will take place at 7.30pm on Monday, November 13 at Cookhill Village Hall, followed by a social evening for members and newcomers. more...
Friends of Coughton Court
DIANE Perowne spoke about the Lunar Society, a group of 18th century intellectuals who met in Soho, in Birmingham, at the house of Matthew Bolton. more...
Redditch Philatelic Society
THE first speaker of the new season was Brian Asquith of Bonhams, the international auctioneers of antiques and collectables. more...
Wythall Photographic Society
THE first slide show was judged by Barry Wheway. more...
Coach'S Column
Fans can roar us to home triumph
SIXWAYS on a Friday night is always a fantastic place to play rugby. more...
Fixtures
Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007
HOME, away more...
Football
Junior football round up
All the latest junior football scores and scorers. more...
Junior football round up
All the latest junior football scores and scorers. more...
Junior football round up
All the latest junior football scores and scorers. more...
Junior football round up
All the latest junior football scores and scorers. more...
Junior football round up
All the latest junior football scores and scorers. more...
Stewart howitzer rubs Sphinx's nose in it
Stewart James bagged the winner to lift Droitwich up the table. more...
Stewart howitzer rubs Sphinx's nose in it
Stewart James bagged the winner to lift Droitwich up the table. more...
Ladies are five alive
Spa ladies humbled County Cup holders Worcester to progress to the next round. more...
Fairfield have Knowle-how
Resurgent Fairfield Villa smashed six goals past Knowle. more...
Fairfield have Knowle-how
Resurgent Fairfield Villa smashed six goals past Knowle. more...
Trio back to bolster Spartak
A returning trio are set to stiffen up Barnt Green Spartak for the trip to Alveston. more...
General
Fantastic start to town festival
ORGANISERS of Bewdley Festival are delighted after a "fantastic" start to this year's event which is proving even better than they hoped. more...
Ceilidh charity
WYRE Forest morris group Whitty Pear will celebrate 30 years of dancing with a charity ceilidh on Saturday. more...
National Commute Smart Day
National Commute Smart Day will be on Wednesday November 1. With the clocks having gone back the previous Sunday, many commuters will be faced with travelling both to and from work in the dark. more...
Kidder News Latest
Artists back church appeal
A GROUP of artists are preparing to show off their talents this weekend to boost the coffers of an appeal aiming to save a village church. more...
Tesco reveals Stourport plan
A SUPERMARKET giant has unveiled its blueprint for a new Stourport store and asked for residents' views following months of speculation in the town. more...
Tesco reveals Stourport plan
A SUPERMARKET giant has unveiled its blueprint for a new Stourport store and asked for residents' views following months of speculation in the town. more...
Cars damaged
HOOLIGANS are believed to have gone on a wrecking spree in Kidderminster, damaging cars as they ran across their roofs. more...
Tesco reveals Stourport plan
A SUPERMARKET giant has unveiled its blueprint for a new Stourport store and asked for residents' views following months of speculation in the town. more...
Latest
What our city is really like.........
* Three areas of high deprivation * High number of violent crimes * High teenage pregnancy rate * Below average number of deaths from heart disease and strokes * Poor school exam results * Areas where you live longer * High standard of housing THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD NEWS: Where you live in city depends on when you die WHERE you live in Worcester can add up to six years on to your life expectancy, according to the report. more...
More teen pregnancies and deaths from cancer
TEENAGE pregnancies and cancer deaths in Worcester are higher than the national average, according to a new report. more...
City suffers from a high violence rate says report
WORCESTER suffers from a significantly higher rate of violent crime according to a new Government report, but South Worcestershire Police deny that Worcester is any more dangerous than other cities. more...
GCSE pupils slightly better than average
ROUGHLY half of Worcester's school pupils score five A*-C grades at GCSEs, the health profile for the city has revealed. more...
Life in Worcester looks pretty grim
LIFE in Worcester has been painted as a picture of high deprivation, violent crime and teenage pregnancy. more...
It’s official – your Worcester News is simply the best
Worcester's favourite newspaper has topped the sales league nationwide, according to latest figures. more...
Clarke injury gives Celtic upper hand
Farsley Celtic 4 Redditch United 0 SCOTT Rickards' return to United colours was an unhappy one as they went down to a crushing defeat. more...
Adams faces up to 'big job'
NEW Studley manager Lee Adams is looking to his players to shape up and climb away from the foot of the Midland Alliance table. more...
Latets
First phase of project starts
WORK was due to start this week in Woodrow - the first estate to be tackled as part of a £3 million enhancement project aimed at dramatically improving nine Redditch areas. more...
Fridge freezer fire was 'racist attack'
A MOTHER of two from Batchley spoke out this week about racial intimidation after a fire was deliberately started outside her home. more...
Pair arrested over gun raid
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery following an incident at a chip shop in Studley. more...
Legal row over DNA in teacher murder case
THE lawyer defending a man accused of murdering his American wife - a former Redditch teacher - and their baby daughter has asked a US Superior Court judge to dismiss the charges after a legal wrangle over a DNA profile. more...
Showers joy for old folk
ELDERLY folk in Mendip House, Church Hill, are celebrating after being told they will get walk-in showers in their flats, making life easier. more...
Appeal's Santa trip
A GROUP of terminally ill children and their parents from Acorns Childrens Hospice are to be treated to a "Santa Sleepover" at Alton Towers, courtesy of the Craig Evans Appeal. more...
More mobility for pensioners
TWO Redditch pensioners will now have better mobility thanks to Craig Evans Appeal fundraisers. more...
Big payout for op blunder
A LONG-suffering Redditch woman has won an undisclosed six-figure out-of-court settlement for a botched operation. more...
Warning on stranger danger
YOUNGSTERS are being reminded of the danger of strangers after a young girl was approached by a man on her way to school. more...
Prison death
AN inmate has been found hanging in his cell at HMP Blakenhurst, near Redditch. more...
Letters
Get out of that with your wallet still intact
SIR - As human rights go the right' to work on until you drop dead doesn't sit up there with Magna Carta - particularly when you consider that most people would probably prefer to retire on the sort of fat pension our generous MPs have voted for themselves. more...
Memories of Vesta Tilley are required
SIR - Bishop Perowne College has established a new house system and the pupils, through their council, have chosen four names for the houses based on famous Worcester people. more...
God would not tell women to cover up
SIR - For once in my life, I totally agree with a Labour MP. I think Jack Straw is right in saying that muslim women remove the veil in certain situations. I cannot believe that God would command that muslim women must hide behind a face covering. more...
We should try to understand them
SIR - In all my years of reading and contributing to the Worcester (Evening) News (and Times) I have always felt your newspaper had an enlightened attitude towards eccentricity and mental malfunction. more...
I won’t sue if I fall out of a tree
SIR - With regards to the problem of falling pears in Cripplegate Park, would it not be possible to actually pick the pears before they fall? I'm sure they would taste good in a fruit salad or a glass of perry? more...
Why not be Tudor House volunteer?
SIR - A note of thanks to your paper for printing an article on the work of the volunteers at Tudor House Heritage & Education Centre in Friar Street. We had an excellent response from the people of Worcester to our request to the for a kidney dish and old style phone. more...
Pigs' bloody end
SIR - Regarding halal slaughter (Letters, Seamus Kelly, October 6) as a village lad in the 1940s I saw Englishmen string live pigs up by their back legs and cut their throats. The pigs used to squeal in panic as they bled to death. more...
So just who is in charge?
Your front page story regarding the mound of spoil at the Rubery recreation ground throws an interesting light at the way in which the district council is now governed - or more appropriately not governed at present. more...
Braved terrible conditions
ON an appalling wet and windy morning Bromsgrove and Redditch AC promoted the North Worcestershire Multi-Terrain eight mile race. more...
Concerned by live calf export
I am concerned that the lifting of the EU ban on exports of British beef has opened up the possibility of a resumption of the live export of young male dairy calves to the EU. more...
Some possible solutions
Having finally rid our garden of the offensive smelly mess left behind from cats and dogs, I thought I would share with readers faced with the same problem how we did it. more...
A fence would cut the noise
IN response to the letter from M Harris on September 27, I live on Charford and I can hear both the motorway and the railway. more...
The reality is very different
I was surprised to see your article entitled Care is on hand 24/7, and to read Dr Ben McCaffrey's account of what the Worcestershire Urgent Primary Care Service has to offer residents out of hours. Unfortunately the reality is far different. more...
Now that’s a good idea
I have no idea what tasks people are expected to complete when they have been convicted of a crime and then sentenced to do so many hours of community service. more...
Human rights
The recent controversy about the Muslim female outfits is being attributed by some Muslim quarters as an infringement of their human rights. more...
Many thanks
I would just like to say a big thank you for family and friends who helped on the day and those who offered their support by popping down to the jumble sale at Rubery Youth Worcs on September 30. more...
Looking at the other side of PFI
The recent letter from Stephen Peters, chairman of the UK Independence Party (Bromsgrove), perpetuates the often outdated and one sided view of PFI, which seems to grab the headlines. more...
Wardens will not help our town shops
I READ in your newspaper that Wychavon District Council is to assume traffic warden duties in Wyre Forest, recruiting an extra dozen "witch-hunters," sorry, traffic wardens. more...
Why we need elected health authorities
YOUR article concerning the appointment of Dr Bryan Smith as the chairman of the new Worcestershire Primary Care Trust ( , September 28) and his decision to have a hip replacement at a private hospital in Worcester was a revelation in more ways than one. more...
Moving on after 'racer' complaints
I AM writing after reading about the boy/girl racers at the McDonald's car park in Kidderminster. more...
Campaigning on health cuts
RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest know only too well what it is like to have their health services slashed. For seven or eight years, they have been registering their outrage at health cuts by speaking loudly and clearly at the ballot box. But despite this message and the continued work by Health Concern to restore services at Kidderminster, we are seeing a reverse. more...
Taking steps to deal with racers
AS the franchisee of the restaurant at Worcester Road, Kidderminster, and a local resident, I would like to respond to the letter from Maria Davies (Stop these boy and girl racers, September 14). more...
Three-legged cat recovering after ordeal
FURTHER to the letter in the Shuttle/Times & News (September 7) regarding the two dogs attacked by an escaped greyhound. more...
DVLA checks for parking not justified
IN response to last week's letter from T Wilkes regarding car parking enforcement in Kidderminster, I thought I should draw your attention to a publication from the Information Commissioners Office. more...
Shame of serving halal meat at our schools
WHAT a disgrace that schools are serving halal meat to Christian and other faiths in this area (Shuttle/Times & News, September 28). There is nowhere in Islam that says animals have to be killed by having their throats cut and their blood drained while still conscious. more...
Surprise delivery
WHO was the kind thoughtful person who posted a mislaid birthday card to my great grandson on Monday, October 2? more...
Surprise delivery
WHO was the kind thoughtful person who posted a mislaid birthday card to my great grandson on Monday, October 2? more...
Surprise delivery
WHO was the kind thoughtful person who posted a mislaid birthday card to my great grandson on Monday, October 2? more...
Surprise delivery for six-year-old Tyler
WHO was the kind thoughtful person who posted a mislaid birthday card to my great grandson on Monday, October 2? more...
Traffic fears over moving school
I ATTENDED a consultation meeting at Bewdley High School on Tuesday, October 3 about the future location of Wribbenhall Primary School which for some reason was held at the same time as the open evening for the school. more...
Listings
Where to go
Wednesday, October 11 THEATRE: Chekov Shorts, Artrix, Bromsgrove. more...
Memory
100 years ago - October 13, 1906
A TRAMP with no fixed abode and 160 previous convictions was charged in custody with committing wilful damage to a plate glass window. more...
50 years ago - October 12, 1956
THE very latest in block engraving machines, the "Kilschograph," which is revolutionising British newspaper production, has arrived at the offices of this newspaper. more...
25 years ago - October 9, 1981
THE finishing touches are being made to Church Green by the development corporation. more...
Memory Lane
100 Years Ago, October 13, 1906
GEORGE Pugh, an idle, drunken umbrella repairer from Hanover Street, was brought before Bromsgrove magistrates charged with neglecting his six children, whose ages ranged from 12 to three months. The case was brought by the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children. His long suffering wife Sarah told the court he eared between 12/- and 15/- a week, but he was always the worst for drink. She was having to raise her family on 5/2 a week and out of that she paid rent of 4/6. Pugh said business had recently been bad on account of the good summer. This failed to convince magistrates, who handed him a three months' sentence at Worcester Jail with hard labour. more...
50 Years Ago, October 13, 1956
BROMSGROVE farmers' 48th annual autumn show, at Holyoakes Farm in Tardebigge, featured a new novelty class for the best farm workers' packed lunch. Mrs Tom Powell's winning entry comprised beef and cheese rolls, jam puffs, a tomato, onion, salt, pepper, fold up cup and a bottle of beer. more...
25 Years Ago, October 9, 1981
TARDEBIGGE parishioners said a sad farewell to popular vicar, the Rev David Copley, who was leaving after 15 years. At a harvest supper, held at the Foxlydiate Hotel, he was handed a cheque for £700. more...
Music
Drumming up support
PERCUSSION outfit Glamba is raising money for a charity that cares for animals by performing at Catshill Working Men's Club this Friday. more...
Pop stars set to perform in Worcester
POP veterans Go West will be bringing back the 1980s when they perform at Huntingdon Hall next Monday. more...
Music For You’s major milestone
HUNDREDS of flag-bearing music enthusiasts packed out Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday and Saturday to celebrate 25 years of Music For You concerts - bringing together the cream of musical talent in Wyre Forest. more...
Rockers join music festival
UP and coming Kidderminster rockers, Dead Letter Office, will be jamming in London as part of the country's biggest ever music festival. more...
Music For You’s major milestone
HUNDREDS of flag-bearing music enthusiasts packed out Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday and Saturday to celebrate 25 years of Music For You concerts - bringing together the cream of musical talent in Wyre Forest. more...
Music For You’s major milestone
HUNDREDS of flag-bearing music enthusiasts packed out Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday and Saturday to celebrate 25 years of Music For You concerts - bringing together the cream of musical talent in Wyre Forest. more...
Rockers join music festival
UP and coming Kidderminster rockers, Dead Letter Office, will be jamming in London as part of the country's biggest ever music festival. more...
News
Drahm poised for Gloucester return
LEADING points scorer Shane Drahm is set to return to the Worcester Warriors line-up for the visit of Gloucester on Friday night. more...
TV host backs Brain
SKY Sports presenter Simon Lazenby has backed Worcester to turn around their season but admits it will be a stern test against Gloucester. more...
City opponents feel pressure is on the hosts
HEMEL Hempstead Town hold no fear of taking on Worcester City in the FA Cup at the weekend. more...
Eaton hints at Harriers loan move
HARRIERS forgotten forward Scott Eaton has revealed that he is considering going out on loan to try and force his way into Mark Yates's first team plans. more...
Eaton hints at Harriers loan move
HARRIERS forgotten forward Scott Eaton has revealed that he is considering going out on loan to try and force his way into Mark Yates's first team plans. more...
Bignot
KIDDERMINSTER will defintely be without Paul Bignot on Saturday and possibly for the duration of his month's loan after his straight red card against Oxford. more...
Red card for Bignot is not big and not clever
KIDDERMINSTER will defintely be without Paul Bignot on Saturday and possibly for the duration of his month's loan after his straight red card against Oxford. more...
Bignot red card is not big and not clever
KIDDERMINSTER will defintely be without Paul Bignot on Saturday and possibly for the duration of his month's loan after his straight red card against Oxford. more...
Bignot red card is not big and not clever
KIDDERMINSTER will definitely be without Paul Bignot on Saturday and possibly for the remainder of his month's loan from Crewe after his straight red card against Oxford. more...
Christie calm about Kidderminster's lack of goals
IYSEDEN Christie insists he has no preference over who partners him in the Harriers' goal-shy attack - providing the team are picking up points. more...
Christie calm about Kidderminster's lack of goals
IYSEDEN Christie insists he has no preference over who partners him in Harriers' goal-shy attack - providing the team are picking up points. more...
Opinion
Wake-up call for city with bad habits
LET'S not beat ourselves up over this. Yes, the statistics don't look good - just a cursory glance at Worcester's health profile will rapidly tell even the most casual observer that some things are not as they should be in a number of areas across the Faithful City. more...
Reports
Borough barrage ends unbeaten start
Evesham Utd 1, Solihull Boro 5 by Mervyn Collins ANOTHER goal for the visitors and thoughts of Wimbledon would have been even closer! more...
Fans roll up on FA Cup road
SHOULD Evesham United rule at Kingsmeadow on Saturday then the magic of the FA Cup will make the club's current plight disappear - at least for the short term. more...
Perfect 10 as Harriers make a point against leaders - Harrers 0, Oxford 0
HARRIERS' heroes earned a massive point and proved an even bigger one by holding Conference leaders Oxford to a draw - despite playing the last half hour with 10 men. more...
Perfect 10 as Harriers make a point against leaders - Harriers 0, Oxford 0
HARRIERS' heroes earned a massive point and proved an even bigger one by holding Conference leaders Oxford to a draw - despite playing the last half hour with 10 men. more...
Happy Harriers leave visitors feeling Gray - Harriers 2, Grays 1
THERE was something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue as Harriers served up a performance to be proud of to see off Grays at Aggborough. more...
Draw after leading three times
PARKFIELD LEISURE 3, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 3 more...
Draw after leading three times
PARKFIELD LEISURE 3, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 3 more...
Clarke injury gives Celtic upper hand
Farsley Celtic 4 Redditch United 0 SCOTT Rickards' return to United colours was an unhappy one as they went down to a crushing defeat. more...
Clarke injury gives Celtic upper hand
Farsley Celtic 4 Redditch United 0 SCOTT Rickards' return to United colours was an unhappy one as they went down to a crushing defeat. more...
Reviews
Quality is obvious to all
Review - Yeomen of the Guard at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. more...
Dennis Locorriere, Ramada Hotel, Friday
BEWDLEY Festival got off to a terrific start with an enthusiastic performance by Dennis Locorriere, billed as The Voice of Dr Hook. more...
An Evening with Bill Bryson,
BESTSELLING American author Bill Bryson was in sparkling form at Saturday's long-awaited festival appearance, which set a new record by selling out in just 10 minutes. more...
An Evening with Bill Bryson, Ramada Hotel, Saturday
BESTSELLING American author Bill Bryson was in sparkling form at Saturday's long-awaited festival appearance, which set a new record by selling out in just 10 minutes. more...
John Williams and John Etheridge, Ramada Hote, Sunday
THE night started with an African inspired duet and continued with Monty's Casino - a jazz number written by John Etheridge and Slow Dub penned by John Williams - a Spanish style duet. more...
John Williams and John Etheridge, Ramada Hotel, Sunday
THE night started with an African inspired duet and continued with Monty's Casino - a jazz number written by John Etheridge and Slow Dub penned by John Williams - a Spanish style duet. more...
Tricia Stewart, Ramada Hotel, Monday
REAL-LIFE Calendar Girl Tricia Stewart kept the Bewdley Festival audience laughing in their seats when she took to the stage at the Ramada Hotel. more...
Twelfth Night, Rose Theatre, until Saturday
THE Nonentities promised a spectacular start to their 25th season at the Rose Theatre with Twelfth Night and certainly didn't disappoint. more...
Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column
October 12, 2006
MANY people who have been through the trauma of marital separation and divorce will know only too well of the inefficiency and inaccessibility of the Child Support Agency (CSA). more...
Round-Up
Man, 25 punched victim in the face
A MAN has been ordered to pay £50 compensation to a man he punched in the face at a city nightclub. more...
Flyer hopes story will inspire others
A WORCESTERSHIRE adventurer who flew single-handedly around the world is to commit his remarkable story to print. more...
Making a better life for children
THE way children's services are run are on the brink of being transformed under new plans by Worcestershire County Council and other organisations. more...
Special award in athlete’s memory
A MEMORIAL plate has been made to celebrate the life of a popular Worcester athlete who died doing what he loved best - running. more...
Pet shop appeal leaves staff buried under books
A PET shop in Worcester has been overwhelmed by the response from kind-hearted city folk wanting to help sick animals. more...
Macey granted OEs accolade
PROLIFIC left-handed opening batsman Simon Macey won Old Elizabethans' first team player of the year award. more...
Macey granted OEs accolade
PROLIFIC left-handed opening batsman Simon Macey won Old Elizabethans' first team player of the year award. more...
Macey granted OEs accolade
PROLIFIC left-handed opening batsman Simon Macey won Old Elizabethans' first team player of the year award. more...
Macey granted OEs accolade
PROLIFIC left-handed opening batsman Simon Macey won Old Elizabethans' first team player of the year award. more...
City duo bag gold medals in Euro cup
WORCESTER Triathlon Club's Dan Keen and Michelle Parsons returned from the European Duathlon Championships with gold medals. more...
University are chasing spot in world final
UNIVERSITY of Worcester's men's basketball team have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Inter-University finals in Dublin. more...
In line for a top award
A STOKE Prior based business woman has clinched a finalist position in the prestigious Business Woman of the Year Award 2006. more...
Stewart howitzer rubs sorry Sphinx's nose in it
Stewart James bagged the winner to lift Droitwich up the table. more...
It's Curtins for Rovers
The loss of the injured Carl Heeley had a disastrous effect as Rovers were knocked out of FA Trophy by a late goal at Abingdon United on Tuesday night more...
Parish plan for Stoke?
A PARISH plan to identify the community's needs could be put together in Stoke. more...
Bringing the past to life
TOWN schools, reminiscence groups and other learning organisations have the chance to borrow boxes of genuine historical objects, thanks to a new initiative from Bromsgrove Museum. more...
Benefit cheat escapes jail
A woman who collected £36,000 in state benefits was running a profitable business on the internet, Worcester Crown Court heard. more...
Close look at a changing world
by Pete Lammas A COUPLE, who a few years ago tentatively dipped their toes into the uncertain world of writing and publishing their own books, this week saw their fourth volume go on sale. more...
Close look at a changing world
A COUPLE, who a few years ago tentatively dipped their toes into the uncertain world of writing and publishing their own books, this week saw their fourth volume go on sale. more...
New era for Rubery community centre?
PLANS for a brand new building for Rubery Community and Leisure Centre are set to be discussed in the coming weeks. more...
Campaigners are on the march
CLOSE on 200 determined campaigners, armed with banners and flags, staged a rally at the Alexandra hospital to protest against the possible withdrawal of maternity and paediatric services. more...
Promoting equality
GREATER respect for minorities, such as the disabled and the elderly, is at the forefront of a new district council scheme aimed at promoting equality and diversity. more...
Kids dress to impress
KINDHEARTED children at a village school dressed to impress during a charity day. more...
Praise for good samaritans
I WOULD like, through your pages, to express our heartfelt thanks to the very kind couple who came to my husband's aid when he tripped up a kerb and fell in the Stourbridge Road car park in Bromsgrove on September 30. more...
Funding crisis hits sports court plans
PLANS for a ball court and sports facility at the back of Lickey parish hall could be scrapped after problems with funding. more...
Fixtures squeeze
Rovers are set to call upon its second string for tomorrow (Thursday) night's Birmingham Senior Cup game away at Causeway United. more...
Fined for dirty shop
THE owner of Stoke Prior Post Office was fined a total of £750 after Bromsgrove District Council took him to court for contravening food hygiene regulations. more...
Town MP walks tall
BROMSGROVE'S MP Julie Kirkbride donned a sturdy pair of boots as she prepared to get in trim to take part in the Tesco Great Midland Walk later this month with a brisk spin around Sanders Park. more...
Centre goes up the pole
LAND-LOCKED Upton Warren could become one of the best places in the country for young people to gain the skills that will earn them their sea legs. more...
Fight back not enough
HOCKEY: Spa ladies staged a second half fight back but lost 5-2 to Old Silhillians in the Worcestershire Division One on Saturday. more...
Spa hold Redditch
TEN men Droitwich grabbed a battling point away at high scoring Redditch in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday. more...
In line for a top award
A STOKE Prior based business woman has clinched a finalist position in the prestigious Business Woman of the Year Award 2006. more...
A cut above the rest
A TALENTED Bromsgrove hairdresser proved he was a cut above the rest when a top star called on his services. more...
Men shot down
TWO second half goals shot down Bromsgrove as they went in search of a equaliser in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday. more...
Men shot down
TWO second half goals shot down Bromsgrove as they went in search of a equaliser in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday. more...
Men shot down
TWO second half goals shot down Bromsgrove as they went in search of a equaliser in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday. more...
Bromsgrove men shot down
TWO second half goals shot down Bromsgrove as they went in search of a equaliser in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday. more...
Our friends in the north
A NEW station to improve policing in the north of Bromsgrove was officially unveiled by the Chief Constable of West Mercia. more...
Tragedy fears after warden shake-up
A CONTROVERSIAL cost-cutting decision to scrap the overnight warden service at two very sheltered complexes, home for some of Bromsgrove's most frail and vulnerable people, could lead to tragedy, it has been claimed. more...
Dialling the right number for jobs
A MAJOR retail firm is now looking to create new jobs across Droitwich Spa after opening its first store in the area. more...
Market puts ooh, la, la in the Spa
FANS of fine foods are in for a treat when the Spa welcomes back the popular street and French markets. more...
Pioneering treatment
A Spa surgeon is pioneering a revolutionary new treatment for cancer which allows patients to be back home from hospital in hours. more...
Race attack man sentence is cut
A man jailed for a race attack on the streets of Worcester has had his sentence slashed by top judges. more...
Kids bring history to life
YOUNGSTERS at a Spa school brought their history lessons to life when they dressed up as characters from World War Two. more...
Northern lights
A SPA runner was a proud medal winner when she completed the Great North Run Thirty-year-old Heidi Walton raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support, which helps people living with cancer, at the event. more...
Vandals target historic statue
VANDALS have targeted Droitwich Spa's popular statue of St Richard just days after it had been revamped in preparation for the town's new multi-million pound canal redevelopment project. more...
Top eventers at Broadway trials
THIS weekend sees the second slice of British Eventing action this year at the Broadway Horse Trials at Nigel Tab-or's establishment in Broadway. more...
Town boss Robins to battle on
DESPITE seeing his side seven points adrift at the foot of the Midland Combination Premier Division table, Pershore Town manager Andy Robins is confident he can turn things around, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
Changes hinder second win hopes
Wednesbury 4, Evesham 1 EVESHAM continued their Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League campaign with a journey to Wolverhampton where both sides were seeking to build on opening day victories. more...
Five goals again for Pershore
Pershore 5, Aston University 2 FOR the second time in two games Pershore notched up a five-goal tally without ever playing the quality of hockey they are capable of. more...
Ill discipline proves costly in narrow reverse
Earlsdon 23pts, Pershore 22 PERSHORE have every reason to be disappointed at the outcome of Saturday's away fixture but they only have themselves to blame! more...
Merlins top the table
BROMYARD Merlins went top of the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis League's division two table with an 8-2 victory over Manor Park Maulers. more...
Don't panic over late jab delivery
ELDERLY residents in Redditch and Alcester were being told this week not to panic over the delay in flu vaccine deliveries. more...
Taxi drove onto island
A TAXI driver drove his vehicle onto a town traffic island after his brakes appeared to fail. more...
Safety shield event
REDDITCH children will be taught how to keep themselves safe. more...
Going the distance on trip of a lifetime
A RIGHT royal trip of a lifetime for a Redditch couple helped raise around £400,000 for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. more...
Police act swiftly
ARRESTS and increased police patrols have followed quickly on the heels of a new dispersal order in Matchborough. more...
Labour opposed to land sale plan
CONSERVATIVE councillors say they're baffled why the Labour group was against a motion which would make the sale of land for social housing "fair, transparent and value for money". more...
Town hosts event
REDDITCH has been chosen to host an important conference due to its ties with Mtwara in Tanzania. more...
Birds need new home
A FECKENHAM bird garden which was forced to close still has some feathered friends available to people who want to buy them and give them a good home. more...
Firm reaches final
A REDDITCH healthcare company could be named one of Britain's best exporters. more...
Group gets more time on eviction
A REDDITCH community group due to be evicted from its home has had a last-minute stay of execution. more...
Group gets more time on eviction
A REDDITCH community group due to be evicted from its home has had a last-minute stay of execution. more...
Speaking out for new helpers
A GROUP which works with people with learning difficulties is seeking to recruit new volunteers. more...
A master at maths
PEOPLE in Redditch with learning difficulties will soon have a highly qualified tutor to teach them when Martin Owens gains his Masters degree. more...
Turn out in force at police meeting
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to act as a link between themselves and police. more...
Weekly surgery
COMMUNITY Support Officers in Redditch are launching a weekly surgery for residents. more...
Members needed for watchdog committee
COMMUNITY minded Redditch people are invited to become members of West Mercia Police Authority. more...
Meet beat manager
OLDER people in Redditch are invited to meet beat manager Pc Simon Warley, who will be speaking at a coffee morning tomorrow. more...
County tops drug treatment table
FOR the second year running, drug users in Worcestershire have topped the table for entering and staying in drug treatment. more...
Residents left in dark
ELDERLY people living in Mill Close, Wythall, have taken a dim view over their street lighting. more...
Big payout for op blunder
A LONG-suffering Redditch woman has won an undisclosed six-figure out-of-court settlement for a botched operation. more...
Residents left in dark
ELDERLY people living in Mill Close, Wythall, have taken a dim view over their street lighting. more...
Pets win prizes
CHILDREN are invited to take part in a poster competition to win prizes for their pets. more...
Get your skates on
YOUNGSTERS aged 12-17 are urged to enter a skateboarding competition run by Redditch Council as part of Local Democracy week. more...
Diary of Events
Friday, October 13 The Redditch Society will be given a talk on the Free Miners of the Forest of Dean by Ian Hayes at Trinity HIgh School, Easemore Road, from 7.30pm. Admission costs £3. Accompanied children are admitted free. more...
Diary of Events
Friday, October 13 The Redditch Society will be given a talk on the Free Miners of the Forest of Dean by Ian Hayes at Trinity HIgh School, Easemore Road, from 7.30pm. Admission costs £3. Accompanied children are admitted free. more...
Blind group offers help
BLIND and partially sighted people in and around Redditch are being urged to find out about the help on offer from the Worcestershire Association for the Blind (WAB). more...
New way to register
LIFE has been made easier for Redditch residents registering births and deaths since Worcestershire became a single registration district. more...
Find inner peace at church
ST Luke's Church in Headless Cross has set aside special times of quiet and contemplation for people to find some inner peace and tranquility. more...
Youths to have their say
YOUTHS in Matchborough can now have their say about issues within their community. more...
Cut-rate bus fares a hit
WORCESTERSHIRE'S concessionary bus fare scheme has been hailed a success six months after it was launched, with nearly double the amount of commuters taking advantage. more...
Don’t duck breast cancer issue
"DON'T duck the issue of breast cancer" is the message being delivered by Redditch survivor Laura Cooke. more...
Don’t duck breast cancer issue
"DON'T duck the issue of breast cancer" is the message being delivered by Redditch survivor Laura Cooke. more...
Lydia lands top title
A TALENTED young gymnast from Headless Cross has been rewarded for her efforts. more...
Youngsters rise to industry challenge
ENTERPRISING children at a Redditch first school had designs on success when they made their own leak-proof containers. more...
Players stage hotel comedy
THE popular vintage television series Fawlty Towers will be brought to the Palace Theatre courtesy of the Rowney Green Players. more...
Playgroup appeal
AN appeal has gone out to help a playgroup in Wythall after vandals damaged fencing and outdoor toys. more...
Redditch are first class
A FIRST-class performance by Redditch Rugby Club first XV in front of a home crowd saw the team progress to the second round of the EDF Junior Vase by beating Pinley 41-0. more...
Redditch are first class
A FIRST-class performance by Redditch Rugby Club first XV in front of a home crowd saw the team progress to the second round of the EDF Junior Vase by beating Pinley 41-0. more...
Redditch are first class
A FIRST-class performance by Redditch Rugby Club first XV in front of a home crowd saw the team progress to the second round of the EDF Junior Vase by beating Pinley 41-0. more...
Seconds stay top
REDDITCH Rugby Club 2nd XV maintained their position at the top of the Merit League with an excellent 36-5 victory over Worcester Wanderer 2nd XV, who play two divisions above them. more...
Depleted 3rds crushed
A DEPLETED Redditch Rugy Club 3rd XV team suffered a crushing 5-54 defeat at the hands of an average Pershore 3rds team. more...
Alcester have no answer
ALCESTER Rugby Club had no answer to Kings Norton's power play, going down 0-24. more...
Promising start for volleyballers
NEWLY formed Alcester Volleyball Club rose to the challenge of their first men's Division 2 West Midlands Volleyball Association League game on Wednesday, October 4. more...
Tougher than expected for VCREDDITCH VC women’s FC beat league newcomers Droitwich Spa Diamond
REDDITCH VC women's FC beat league newcomers Droitwich Spa Diamonds 3-1 at home but it was a harder than expected match, based on Diamonds early season results. more...
Tougher than expected for VCREDDITCH VC women’s FC beat league newcomers Droitwich Spa Diamond
REDDITCH VC women's FC beat league newcomers Droitwich Spa Diamonds 3-1 at home but it was a harder than expected match, based on Diamonds early season results. more...
Tougher than expected for VC
REDDITCH VC women's FC beat league newcomers Droitwich Spa Diamonds 3-1 at home but it was a harder than expected match, based on Diamonds early season results. more...
Intense local clash
REDDITCH women's hockey team drew 3-3 to share the points with Evesham in this incident-filled local derby. more...
Magnum fourth in season finale
THE Buildbase Magnum team ended the 2006 British Superbike Championship by securing an impressive fourth place finish in the final round at Brands Hatch. more...
Roundup
Football: Fixtures
Saturday (3pm unless stated) Nationwide Conference: Aldershot v Harriers. more...
Judo: Kate the Great Britain hopeful
SAMURAI Judo Club star Kate Walker has been selected for the British team for the Senior European Team Championships in Serbia next month. more...
Football: Results and fixtures
RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 2, Grays 1. more...
Football: Results
Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 2, Grays 1. more...
Girls football: Record breakers
STOURPORT Royals under-12s smashed the club record with a 9-0 hammering of Peopleton Girls in the Mercian Festival Junior Cup. more...
Football: Dale and Whitter are Corbett heroes
CHADDESLEY Corbett visit Shenstone Pathfinders in West Midlands League Division Two on Saturday after beating Wednesbury 2-1 thanks to goals from James Dale and Marv Whitter last weekend. more...
Five-star Bewdley sitting pretty at the top
BEWDLEY are the leaders of West Midlands League Premier Division after a five-star performance against Dudley Sports on Saturday. more...
Mini-kickers give Bewdley a boost
BEWDLEY Town are sowing the seeds of future success after putting their West Midlands League Premier Division top spot down to their unrivalled youth policy. more...
Swifts in need of Matt-nav as striker gets lost
STOURPORT Swifts are glad that star striker Matt Aubrey knows his way to goal - because he's not great at finding football grounds. more...
Rugby
Junior round up
Bromsgrove Colts trounced Camp Hill read more in the rugby round up more...
Determined Spa deflate Dunlop
It was home sweet home for Droitwich as they saw off Dunlop in the EDF Senior Vase. more...
Determined Spa deflate Dunlop
It was home sweet home for Droitwich as they saw off Dunlop in the EDF Senior Vase. more...
Society
Wychbold WI
WE met in the village hall and had a very pleasant time combining the business with a celebration of Mary Wormington's special birthday - thank you Mary for contributing some delectable goodies made by your son-in-law and thank you Kate for making the delicious birthday cake. Dot Waldron, president, conducted business. She and Beryl Smith, our secretary, will be attending the 75th anniversary lunch of Stoke Prior WI on October 26. A petition was signed by our members in support of the Worcestershire Action on Radiotherapy Group. The speaker, Mrs Cadman, had brought some items for WFWI's craft loan collection to show and it was very touching to see and hear about these beautiful pieces of craftwork, which had been lovingly made by past members. Dot gave the vote of thanks. more...
Bromsgrove Flower Society
AT the September meeting of the Bromsgrove and District Flower Arrangement Society, national demonstrator Setsuko Watanabe gave a very interesting and entertaining demonstration entitled autumn collection. Setsuko made six beautiful arrangements in both western and ikebana styles, which were raffled at the end of the afternoon. Our next meeting will take place at All Saints Church Hall, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, on Thursday, October 19, at 2.30pm, when Carolyn Gordon-Smith will be demonstrating picture perfect. The demonstration will be followed by tea or coffee and biscuits, plus the raffle. This month's flower arranging competition for members is entitled autumn collection and there will also be the usual flower of the month competition, when members may enter a flower at its best from their own garden. more...
Bentley Pauncefoot WI
The September meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem, not our usual procedure but Chris Lawrence kindly offered to play the piano recently donated to the village hall. more...
Stoke Prior WI
President Betty Wolsey welcomed a good attendance at the September meeting. After the singing of Jerusalem, Betty Gibbs read out the minutes of the last meeting and plans for future meetings and the 75th anniversary lunch on October 26 were discussed and agreed. more...
Wychbold Horticultural Society
The society's summer show was held in the village hall which, as usual, was brightened by the display of flowers and fruit and vegetables grown and lovingly tended by the exhibitors. more...
Bromsgrove Railway Club
Back to the glorious 1960s when steam trains were still in use on our railways. more...
Salwarpe WI
AT our September meeting, Denise Cotterill, our president, welcomed members and presented six birthday posies. more...
Wyre Forest
FRIENDSHIP CENTRE - At the recent meeting, Ray Sturdy gave an amazing talk and slide show illustrating his journey through Patagonia, which he and others did, to raise money for the charity, Mencap. more...
Stourport
LICKHILL WI - President Mrs Cherry Greaves received a reply from Dr Richard Taylor MP regarding packaging day of action. more...
Stone
WI -The WI celebrated its 85h birthday with a dinner at the Oaks Community Hall. more...
Kidderminster
PHOENIX CLUB - At the September meeting members enjoyed an illustrated talk by Neil Cook, head gardener at Hanbury Hall, who, since 1988, has been in charge of the project to re-create the original gardens at the hall, using archive plans and archaeology as guidelines. more...
Clows Top
GARDENING CLUB - The summer garden show in August displayed a fabulous array of entries. Results were as follows: the vegetable and fruit section cups were won by Tom Bore and Harry Jenkins, flower section cups won by Tom Bore, Harry Jenkins and Marion Wilson, cookery section cups were won by Joyce Hyde and Anna Whymant, handicraft section won by Mrs M Cox, floral art section won by Joyce Hyde and the children's section's won by Katherine McBride, Jordan and Hannah Walford. more...
Cleobury Mortimer
HISTORY SOCIETY - Jim Martin, who has a wealth of experience in the paper trade, will give a talk on paper making and paper mills in the Cleobury and Neen Savage area. Jeremy and Jane Hall will speak on the Hall family, who owned the Neen Savage Paper Mills. more...
Bewdley
TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD - A harvest bring and share supper was enjoyed at the September meeting, followed by an auction of produce. more...
Astley
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - A full house for the September meeting of the society with a total of 76 members and 13 guests when the speaker was the well renowned broadcaster Howard Drury on his travels in New Zealand. more...
St Richard'S Hospice
New St Richard’s opens to patients
WELCOME back signs, cups of tea and home-made cakes made certain that the first day patients arriving at the new St Richard's Hospice in Worcester, yesterday were made to feel at home. more...
Theatre
Big trouble is set to kick off
FOOTBALL is central to the plot in a new production which is coming to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre from Wednesday, October 18. more...
Don’t look down!
PSYCHOLOGICAL thriller Vertigo comes to the Artrix on Monday, October 18. more...
Rogues at the theatre
THE Norbury Theatre will be full of scurrilous rogues, pickpockets and famous songs when Lionel Bart's version of Oliver! comes to the stage in Droitwich between October 18 and 21. more...
Fable following fisherman's soul
AN Oscar Wilde fable about the struggle between a young fisherman and his soul will be brought to life at the Rose Theatre next Friday, October 20. more...
What'S On
Beauty comes to town
THE Vienna Festival Ballet returns to the Artrix with the stunning adaptation of Sleeping Beauty this Friday and Saturday. more...
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