Stories for 15 October 2006

News

Brain says Warriors are made to pay the penalty

WARRIORS' director of rugby John Brain blamed defeat against former club Glouces-ter on his side's high penalty count.  more...

Robins crash out of FA Cup in capital

EVESHAM United's hopes of a place in the fourth qualifying round of this season's FA Cup ended at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.  more...

Reports

City held in FA Cup tie with Hemel

WORCESTER City really do seem to be intent on doing things the hard way in the FA Cup this season.  more...

Harper injury hits Wolves victory hopes

WORCESTER Wolves head coach Josh Cooprider has refused to blame the loss to injury of key man Andy Harper for his side's 83-73 loss to London United in the British Basketball League.  more...

Bubb and bobble end FA Cup hopes

AFC Wimbledon 2, Evesham United 1 A SLICE of good fortune and the ability to take chances when they arrive are two of the most crucial factors when planning an FA Cup upset.  more...

Round-Up

Defeat for ’Dales

ARCHDALES returned to league duty but a poor performance gave Heather Athletic a comfortable 2-0 win.  more...

Malvern suffer loss in league encounter

MALVERN went down 2-0 in their Southern League Divis-ion One Midland match with Aylesbury at Leighton Buzz-ard.  more...

Wimbledon end Robins Cup run

UNLUCKY Evesham missed out on a place in today's draw for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round when a wicked bounce left Nathan Vaughan floundering and the hosts celebrating.  more...

UNLUCKY Evesham missed out on a place in today’s draw for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round w

A HAT-TRICK in ten minutes from Marcus Gayle consigned Harriers to a 4-2 defeat against Aldershot at The Rec.  more...

Gayle hat-trick sees off Harriers

A HAT-TRICK in ten minutes from Marcus Gayle consigned Harriers to a 4-2 defeat against Aldershot at The Rec.  more...

Mkandawire goal gives Bulls point

A FINE headed goal from skipper Tamika Mkandawire earned the Bulls a welcome point against their North-East visitors at Edgar Street.  more...

Touring car joy for Spa ace Neal

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Matt Neal clinched the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship title when he finished fourth in the first of three races at Silverstone.  more...

Students say stub it out

PUPILS at South Bromsgrove High School have been working to try and stub out smoking as part of a recent project.  more...

Exercise class

GENTLE exercise classes for the over 50s are being held at Droitwich Spa's Community Hall every Thursday. The classes run from 2-3pm at the Heritage Way building. Contact Deb Jones on 01384 288350 or attend on the day.  more...

Bubb and bobble end FA Cup hopes

AFC Wimbledon 2, Evesham United 1 A SLICE of good fortune and the ability to take chances when they arrive are two of the most crucial factors when planning an FA Cup upset.  more...

Henry's boys on the march

PRINCE Henry's High School Under-14s have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season.  more...

Pershore on wrong end of heavy defeat

Pershore 8pts, Hereford 29 PIDDLE Park was the ideal place for rugby on Saturday, but the home contingent would rather have been somewhere else!  more...

Pair at the double as Rangers romp home

MICKLETON Rangers, relegated from Division One last season, showed their credentials to bounce straight back with a five-goal win over leaders Gardeners Arms.  more...

Roundup

Towns gain boost

TWO Wyre Forest towns are set to benefit from a £1 million funding injection aimed at bringing more money from tourists into the economy.  more...

Man guilty of kidnap charge

A TEENAGER who abducted a care assistant from outside a nightspot to rob him of cash is facing custody.  more...

Cycling cubs

DAREDEVIL Cubs and Scouts braved torrential rain and mud to take part in the annual Kidderminster Cyclo Cross competition at Rhydd Covert.  more...

Bands bid to boost appeal for Jackie

BANDS will be rocking in Kidderminster to raise money for a Wyre Forest woman's life-saving treatment.  more...

Stolen venison could kill

VENISON from deer stolen and slaughtered near Kidderminster could prove fatal if eaten.  more...

Market rescue at last minute

A FARMERS' market will be held in Kidderminster tomorrow after an 11th hour rescue deal was signed to secure its future - at least until the New Year.  more...

Royal praise for dedicated Janice

A DEDICATED citizens advice campaigner has scooped a national volunteering award for making a "significant contribution" to improving life for Wyre Forest residents - and won royal admiration.  more...

Study finds shoppers spending more

RETAIL consultants are urging Wyre Forest planners to press for a department store as the best way to boost shopping in Kidderminster town centre.  more...

New store puts town to the test

AN expanding discount store chain is "testing the water" in Kidderminster by opening temporarily in the town's former Marks & Spencer building to catch the Christmas trade and create 30 jobs.  more...