Stories for 26 October 2006

Business

Firm sells coasters to help Aids sufferers

A DROITWICH company's latest product could soon be the latest "must have" adorning the coffee tables of the in-crowd.  more...

Lesley joins family

WORCESTERSHIRE law firm Thursfields has appointed leading divorce solicitor Lesley Wickers as its newest associate.  more...

DRP delight at two-day express job

THE services of Hartlebury-based communication and presentation specialist, DRP, have proved just the ticket for National Express's Bus Division.  more...

Hospice is winner in paper chase

WATER treatment company, Purac, kept a promise made to split savings it made on paper use 50/50 with a charity.  more...

Ex-soldier's safety role

FORCES veteran, Mike Light, is bringing 10 years in health and safety to bear to make sure dangerous jobs in hazardous industries are carried out safely.  more...

Thanks go out for 30th year

THIRTY years in business is being celebrated by a Stourport-based IT company in the form of thank-you cards being sent to all its customers.  more...

Cricket fan is good PR catch

CRICKET fan, Tom Rawlings, was bowled over after being recruited by a public relations agency as an account executive.  more...

Cricket fan is good PR catch

CRICKET fan, Tom Rawlings, was bowled over after being recruited by a public relations agency as an account executive.  more...

Club is forging links for future

WYRE Forest Business Club is teaming up with a major support organisation to boost development of enterprise within the district.  more...

Family garage celebrates half-century

A FAMILY business was geared up for a milestone anniversary to celebrate its 50th year of trading in Kidderminster.  more...

Family garage celebrates half-century

A FAMILY business was geared up for a milestone anniversary to celebrate its 50th year of trading in Kidderminster.  more...

Courier Phil breaks away from the herd

PHIL Silius, who used to milk cows for a living, has decided to take up an-udder career by launching a new courier service.  more...

Education

Bronze eco medal

YOUNGSTERS at a Bewdley first school have scooped a bronze eco medal after showing how much they care for the environment.  more...

Bronze eco medal

YOUNGSTERS at a Bewdley first school have scooped a bronze eco medal after showing how much they care for the environment.  more...

Bronze eco medal

YOUNGSTERS at a Bewdley first school have scooped a bronze eco medal after showing how much they care for the environment.  more...

Helping children's charities

HARD-working pupils at two Wyre Forest schools have put their best feet forward and their thinking caps on to raise thousands of pounds for a children's charity.  more...

Family Fun And Fortune Winners

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNES PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Spex 4 U owner Zoe Barrow with winner Hazel Harding and daughter Mandy Harding, who will have the £100 vouchers as Hazel doesn't wear glasses. picture by Marie Myers. 44036803  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Sue Southwick, left, and Maria King, right, won a year's free membership from Gymophobics. They are with Gymophobics MD Susan Stanton. Picture by Marie Myers. 42027501  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Blazes general manager Andy Davies, left, and Margaret Green, who won a fire and surround. Picture by Sarah Barney. 43027901  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Karen Townsend, right, receives a shower from Orillo managing director Sheryl Farmer. Picture by Emma Attwood. 42023801  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Stuart Derry, manager of Cranes Music, presents a Yamaha E303 keyboard and a term of keyboard lessons to Louise Newell and son Sam. Picture by Jonathan Barry. 43029201  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Stuart Derry, manager of Cranes Music, presents a Yamaha E303 keyboard and a term of keyboard lessons to Louise Newell and son Sam. Picture by Jonathan Barry. 43029201  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Worcester News winner Pearl Keyte, left, receives her new digital camera from Mike Baxter, manager at the London Camera Exchange. Picture by Emma Attwood. 42018801  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Simon Berry, left, won a year's swim pass at Malvern Splash. He is with general manager Chris Stanbrook and sales manager Danielle Williams. Picture: Martin Humby. 42022601   more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Sony Centre area manager Clive Brown, left, gives winner Rosemary Shearon her new TV. Picture by Marie Myers. 41011401  more...

FAMILY, FUN AND FORTUNE PRIZE WINNERS 2006

Debbie Slocombe collects her MP3 player from Sony Centre store manager Kevin Kirkland. Picture by Sam Furlong. 40003101  more...

Fixtures

Weekend fixtures

SATURDAY WORCESTERSHIRE FA CUPS Junior Cup round two: Bredon v Areley Kings; Archdales 73 v Fairfield Villa; Perrywood v Bewdley Town ResERVES; Malvern Town Res v Droitwich Spa; Badsey United v Tenbury United; Wyre Forest v Inkberrow; Chaddesley Corbett v Feckenham Reserves; KS Athletic v Littleton.  more...

Football

Cash windfall for county football

FOOTBALL teams and players in Worcestershire are set to receive a boost after the FA signed its biggest ever sponsorship deal for with sports equipment giants Umbro.  more...

Waseley edge cup thriller

Bromsgrove Football League IF it was goals you were looking for, the Bridgewater Cup second round tie between Rubery Social and Waseley United was the place to be on Sunday.  more...

Rubery run riot

Rubery 8, Redditch RBL 0 THIS was ample revenge for Rubery after losing to their opponents earlier this season.  more...

Junior football: Swifts ‘Owen’ win to Hartland’s nap hand

Wake Green Juniors u14s 3, Callowbrook Swifts u14s 5 THERE was only one candidate for the man of the match award as Swifts brushed past their Division Two opponents in the Open Cup. The accolade went to Owen Hartland who scored all five goals as Swifts triumphed.  more...

Spa sparkle soon faded - ladies football

Droitwich Diamonds 0, Malvern Town 6 DIAMONDS began brightly on a wet afternoon, but gradually faded and the visitors scored twice in the final two minutes of the half.  more...

Bewdley top despite premature stop

BEWDLEY Town remain top of the West Midlands League Premier Division despite being the victims of "ref justice" when their match at Goodrich was abandoned.  more...

General

Poet inspired by changes

THE natural beauty of Worcestershire has inspired a Bewdley politician and poet to put pen to paper.  more...

Poet inspired by changes

THE natural beauty of Worcestershire has inspired a Bewdley politician and poet to put pen to paper.  more...

Poet inspired by changes

THE natural beauty of Worcestershire has inspired a Bewdley politician and poet to put pen to paper.  more...

Hall comes to life with Tudor characters

HARVINGTON Hall will come alive with Tudor re-enactors for the attraction's closing weekend on Saturday and Sunday.  more...

Tribute acts in showcase

A DEAD ringer for Robbie Williams will take to the stage as part of Upfront Entertainment's final charity showcase of the year.  more...

In Touch

Emphasis on seniors to save the Warriors

WE have suspected for some time that Pat Sanderson and Chris Horsman would be called upon for national service next month but whether their selection will gratify fans of Worcester is another question altogether.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Mum's painful message in art

A HEARTBROKEN mum still coming to terms with the death of her daughter in a road accident eight years ago is being featured in a thought-provoking art exhibition with her surviving children.  more...

Bid to move workers hits snag

A PROPOSAL to move Wyre Forest-based revenue and benefit workers to a new location 30 miles away have been given a thumbs down by councillors.  more...

Fury at second sat-nav mistake

A BEWDLEY pensioner was left waiting in agony for an hour while an ambulance crew struggled to find his home.  more...

Dismay over rock legend gig tickets

MUSIC fans were left disappointed after tickets for rock legend, Robert Plant's, charity gig at Kidderminster Town Hall sold out in minutes.  more...

18 go in boat firm’s efficiency drive

EIGHTEEN jobs are being shed by a Kidderminster boatbuilding firm.  more...

Power supply bill puts new jobs at risk

THE boss of a Kidderminster firm says he will be unable to create new jobs to meet increasing business due to a £13,500 demand by an electricity company to boost supply to his firm.  more...

Bogus water officials target elderly woman

AN elderly Kidderminster woman was targeted by bogus water officials who stole a substantial amount of money from her house.  more...

Teacher jailed for 'grooming'

A TEACHER from Kidderminster who arranged to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex after grooming her over the internet has been jailed for 30 months.  more...

Rocket shock sparks fears

A KIDDERMINSTER man believes someone could have been killed when a stray rocket crashed through the roof of the car port at his home.  more...

Latest

Mum-of-five made us so happy

A FAMILY from Worcester have paid tribute to their "gorgeous, jolly and bubbly" daughter and sister who died in a road crash.  more...

Win city Monopoly – if your birthday is on November 2

WORCESTER residents whose birthday lands on November 2 may not be able to collect £10 from each player' but Monopoly makers are offering them the chance to get a free copy of the new city version of the classic boardgame.  more...

Ex-soldier loses his car to the clampers

A FORMER soldier was left facing "exorbitant" fines after his car was clamped in a private car park in Worcester.  more...

Keep feathered friends in food over the winter

FANS of Britain's feathered friends are being urged to spare a thought for their garden birds as the cold weather looms.  more...

Police will educate drivers on new law

BELT up' is the message from West Mercia police to drivers in Tenbury Wells.  more...

Car crashes into pub - again

A VALE pub at the side of a busy main road has been hit by a car for the second time in two years.  more...

Latets

Police plea to friends

POLICE investigating the death of Blakenhurst prison officer Naomi Phipps have issued a fresh appeal for information aimed at friends and people who knew her.  more...

Tributes to prison officer

FAMILY and friends of a Redditch prison officer found dead on Sunday have described her as an "irrepressible, loving life force."  more...

Singers wows crowds at Chicago Rock Cafe Redditch

SINGER Chris Passey wowed Redditch pubgoers when he made it through to the grand final of Chicago Rock Cafe's Rock Idol contest.  more...

Letters

Don’t be too hard on the dustbin revellers

SIR - After so great a lapse of time, I do not think I share the resentment of D E Margrett at the picture of "VE Day shenanigans" (Letters, October 19).  more...

Europe not at fault for ils of society

SIR - I M Jarvis (Letters, October 16) suggests that the European Court of Justice is a cause of "sanitising the law in favour of criminals" and causes the British police to be toothless. This is rubbish.  more...

Mankind is a nasty, aggressive creature

SIR - I M Jarvis' touching letter about our ancestral ties with America flies in the face of reality.  more...

Thanks to people who eased pain

SIR - I would like to thank the many people who responded with kindness and support in response to the article about the destruction of my garden by vandals in September, especially to Wayne Sharples of Big Leaf who donated some wonderful replacements.  more...

Rural post offices essential lifeline

SIR - Rural post office services are an essential lifeline for many older people in Worcestershire, yet their future is at risk unless the Government acts quickly.  more...

Millions of people rely on PO network

SIR - We are now only 17 months away from the end of Government subsidy for the Post Office network. No decision has been made on the future of the subsidy or, it appears, the Post Office network itself. Millions in rural Britain rely on their Post Office not just for stamps or fishing licences, but for social interaction within the heart of their community.  more...

Why all this rush?

SIR - Only insane motorists speed on our roads, putting their own and other people's lives at risk. Why is everyone in such a confounded hurry today? Sit back, relax and smell the roses, before it is too late. We are a long time dead.  more...

We're decent people enjoying our hobby

I HAVE read with some interest, the problems with "girl and boy racers" (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, September 14 & 21) in the Kidderminster area.  more...

So-called tesco 'advantages' don't stack up

I AM quite ashamed that some people believe Tesco to be the best option for a town like Stourport.  more...

So-called tesco 'advantages' don't stack up

I AM quite ashamed that some people believe Tesco to be the best option for a town like Stourport.  more...

Distorting the market

SUPERMARKETS have distorted the market, placed the farming industry in jeopardy and increased car use.  more...

Town has gone down hill

I LEFT Stourport three years ago to live in Stafford. I went back to the town on Wednesday, October 11 for a visit and I was amazed at how much it had gone downhill.  more...

Is party working for return of A&E?

WHO is playing party politics? Howard Eeles (Letters, October 19) is completely missing the point of Mark Garnier's letter.  more...

Dismay at glass panels

ON walking past the town hall recently I was pleased to see the welcome addition of disabled ramps and steps.  more...

We suggested new entrance for town hall hub

DISABILITY Action Wyre Forest would like to comment on recent reports and letters expressing opposition to the new access ramp that has now been revealed by the removal of contractor's hoardings at the entrance to the new Worcestershire hub facility at Kidderminster Town Hall.  more...

Town is stressful

STROLLING around the shops buying or window shopping can prove very relaxing, but not in Kidderminster.  more...

Plea finds new family link

MY recent appeal in the Shuttle/Times & News to try and discover the identity of the person putting flowers on one of my relatives' graves proved successful.  more...

Call for rethink on school move

THE debate about closure of Wribbenhall First School in Shaw Hedge Road continues apace.  more...

Road work is waste of money

SO, that's it then, is it? The net result of weeks of delays, convoy systems and cone madness outside the safari park, has produced nothing but the removal of a useful stretch of dual carriageway.  more...

Who is smashing our windows?

WHILE in Paignton earlier this year I saw that someone had smashed 11 windows in the town centre.  more...

District nurses want promise on their future

MARK Garnier's letter (Campaigning on health cuts, October 12) was a piece of straightforward political campaigning.  more...

Give Russians Stourport bridge repair job!

RETURNING from working as Anglican Chaplain in St Petersburg, Russia, my wife and I found awaiting us the news about the repairs to Stourport bridge.  more...

Mp'S Column

Mike Foster - Your MP writes

Last week's tax report from the Tories shows they have not changed - they remain committed to deep and savage cuts in public services and tax cuts for the few not for the many.  more...

Music

High energy night will showcase talent

KIDDERMINSTER's M.A.S. Records will present a night of "gorgeous guitar music" as it showcases its diverse range of talented musicians next week.  more...

Mountain melodies

THE Ridge Top Mountain Boys will be playing at the George Hotel in Bewdley on Sunday, November 5 at 8.30pm.  more...

Set for boat club splash

WYRE Forest blues musicians, Doctor's Orders, will be at Stourport Boat Club on Saturday.  more...

Fans follow choir to capital for Royal date

THREE coachloads of music fans will be making their way to London to watch the Kidderminster Valentines make their debut at the Royal Albert Hall.  more...

Fans follow choir to capital for Royal date

THREE coachloads of music fans will be making their way to London to watch the Kidderminster Valentines make their debut at the Royal Albert Hall.  more...

Nature Notes

Cunning insects go to great lengths to hide lava

THE mild days of October have meant that the insects that usually emerge during the last days of summer have managed to stay active much longer, their lifespan being limited by the arrival of the first day of frost.  more...

News

Sanderson must wait on captaincy

PAT Sanderson will have to wait until next week to find out if he has retained the England captaincy for the Twickenham showdown with World Cup favourites New Zealand.  more...

Preece homing in on round one

ANDY Preece says it is time for Worcester City to make home advantage count as they look to reach the FA Cup first round proper for the second successive season.  more...

Wolves in action

WORCESTER Wolves face a long trip to champions Newcastle Eagles for their next British Basketball League test tomorrow night (7.30pm tip-off).  more...

Sanderson left at home for cup test

THE decision to take on one of European rugby's form club sides without skipper Pat Sanderson is an "intelligent gamble" according to Warriors director of rugby John Brain.  more...

More to come from Rovers side

TOP of the table and with virtually a quarter of the season gone would satisfy most people, but not Bromsgrove Rovers' boss Rod Brown.  more...

Harriers to carry on in same vain against Bloods

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been challenged to keep their recent revival rolling when Droylsden arrive at Aggborough for this season's FA Cup curtain-raiser on Saturday.  more...

Teams

MALVERN RFC  more...

Good support required for cup tie

MALVERN RFC first XV enjoyed a good 7-51 league win at Stafford on Saturday, their first victory at that ground.  more...

Opinion

Thursday: A clamping country fit for heroes

ONE of these days, a clamping firm will pick on the wrong person. The law of averages dictates that a driver will return to his or her vehicle, find it immobilised with a demand for an extortionate amount of money... and then decide to take the matter through every court in the land. It will happen - and when that moment arrives there will no doubt be rejoicing in some quarters.  more...

Reports

Droitwich destroyers

DROITWICH 22 Dunlop 0 Midlands Division Four West (South) DROITWICH maintained their unbeaten league run on Saturday with a workman-like performance to dispatch Dunlop.  more...

Boars lose but the signs are encouraging

Newport 13 BROMSGROVE 3 Midlands Division Two West THE season continues to have fluctuating fortunes for Bromsgrove.  more...

Absentees not missed

Droitwich u16's 29, Old Halesonians u16's 5 ENJOYING a fine start the season, along with their seniors, is Droitwich's under 16 side.  more...

Absentees not missed

Droitwich u16's 29, Old Halesonians u16's 5 ENJOYING a fine start the season, along with their seniors, is Droitwich's under 16 side.  more...

Rovers grind out a positive point

Woodford United(1) 2 ROVERS (1) 2 Business Gas Southern League Midlands Division One ROVERS saw their 100 per cent away record disappear and had to battle hard to grind out a share of the spoils against an eager Woodford side on a heavy pitch at Byfield Road.  more...

Reviews

Kidderminster Male Choir, Kidderminster Town Hall, Saturday October 21

Kidderminster Male Choir, Kidderminster Town Hall, Saturday October 21 Our wonderful choir again delivered the goods with an outstanding performance.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

October 26, 2006

UNFORTUNATELY an expected significant rebellion by Labour backbenchers in support of opposition MPs backing the House of Lords fizzled out on Tuesday.  more...

Round-Up

Thumbs up for Christie Cup place

LOAN striker Iyseden Christie has been given the green light to boost Kidderminster Harriers' hopes of FA Cup success.  more...

Hereford line up Mackenzie

HEREFORD United are set to strengthen their midfield with the loan signing of Neil Mackenzie today.  more...

Choose me for Miss England

A 22-year-old stunner from Worcester has made it into the first round of this year's Miss England competition, and she needs your votes to get into the final.  more...

Route into city to get £85,000 makeover

FOREGATE Street and The Tything could sparkle once again thanks to a £850,000 investment for the historic route into Worcester.  more...

Casino night for charity

LAS Vegas came to town when a Worcester nightclub held a casino night - but the big difference was that all the winnings went to charity.  more...

A meeting which had all the right chemistry

FRIENDSHIP is the key for a happy couple who are celebrating 60 years of married life today.  more...

Paintings from the past are exposed at Commandery

WHEN the historic Comm-andery reopens next year, visitors will be able to see a stunning array of awe-inspiring wall paintings.  more...

Cash grant has helped us enjoy our time here

YOUNGSTERS are celebrating after they received a cash grant to buy cooking and entertainment equipment that will make their weekly meetings much more enjoyable.  more...

Cash grant has helped us enjoy our time here

YOUNGSTERS are celebrating after they received a cash grant to buy cooking and entertainment equipment that will make their weekly meetings much more enjoyable.  more...

Please pardon Uncle Jack in time for poppy day ceremony

THE relatives of a Worcestershire soldier shot by his own side during the First World War are hoping he will receive an official pardon before this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.  more...

Hello Santa... please can I have a fish for my Christmas present?

SANTA popped in to West Midland Safari Park to watch a seal called Moocha show off her skills in rehearsals for the Christmas sealion show.  more...

Give us a roof so we can skate when it’s wet, too

skateboarders banned from the ramps at the launch of their own skate park because it was raining have launched a £300,000 appeal for a roof over their heads.  more...

It’s smiles all round as prize-winners celebrate

GYM memberships, keyboard lessons, a digital camera and an MP3 player were just some of the prizes scooped by lucky Worcester News readers.  more...

The Bath children who are cheering on Worcester City

AS Worcester City Football Club progresses through the early rounds of the FA Cup, the team has attracted support from an unlikely group of youngsters.  more...

Festive note from charity

A WORCESTER charity is urging people to save money, paper and time this Christmas by sending their season's greetings in an eco-friendly manner.  more...

Disabled find it hard to shop in the High Street

A DETAILED survey of Droitwich Spa's High Street has lifted the lid on the number of problems faced by disabled people in the town.  more...

Street charity from young

A GROUP of youngsters, who all live in the same Droitwich street, are putting in a marathon effort to help charity.  more...

Line steams ahead with Hallowe’en

THE three witches in Shake-speare's Macbeth didn't hold back with the gruesome ingredients of their bubbling cauldron, but the Severn Valley Railway hopes to offer an altogether more pleasant recipe this Saturday and Sunday when it stages its first-ever Wizard Weekend.  more...

HANLEY SWAN: A wedding, 3 birthdays and 4 anniversaries

EVERYONE has heard of Four Weddings and a Funeral, but three birthdays, four anniversaries and a wedding, all in one day, has to be a record.  more...

Scheme to help elderly at home

A NEW care scheme has been set up with the aim of helping older people stay in their homes and keep their independence.  more...

Ted will chair trust’s awards programme

A WORCESTER businessman is making a little money go a long way for a good cause.  more...

Photos combine dance and nature

THE unique landscape of Devon and Cornwall has inspired a new exhibition in Malvern, marrying the human qualities of dance with the dance-like features found in nature.  more...

Newts move out for new Red Cross base

THE new base for the British Red Cross is starting to take shape as builders plough ahead with the ambitious £1m state of the art building.  more...

Braving 1,236 degrees and all in aid of charity

BRAVE firewalkers are set to defy intense temperatures as they walk along a 20 foot firebed to raise cash for victims of sexual abuse.  more...

Luff is a critic of canals cash cut

PETER Luff, MP for mid-Worcestershire, has criticised the Government's decision to slash funding of the country's leading canal and river organisation, British Waterways.  more...

Malvern bid to get back on track

MALVERN Town return to action on Saturday looking for their first Southern League Division One Midlands victory since August.  more...

Eaton deal set to be clinched by Swifts boss

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers striker Scott Eaton is to be snapped up on loan by Stourport Swifts boss Roy Rencher.  more...

Rivals prepare for battle in big promotion derby

BROMSGROVE Rovers and Evesham United lock horns for the first time in a league fixture for nearly 18 months when they go head-to-head on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Loan stars can lead cup quest

MARK Yates is backing Kidderminster Harriers' two available loan rangers to help their temporary club to a cash-spinning victory on Saturday.  more...

Turner expecting a tasty clash with Stanley

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner believes his side is in for a tough test when rivals Accrington Stanley visit Edgar Street on Saturday.  more...

Darts ace Jenkins wins last eight spot

OPTIMISTIC Terry Jenkins believes a series of shocks is improving his prospects at the SkyBet World Grand Prix in Dublin.  more...

Bickerton shines with par round

WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton was handily placed in joint 19th spot after returning a level par 71 in the opening round of the Volvo Mas-ters - the European Tour's closing event of the season.  more...

Hot stuff at curry night

CRICKET star Dougie Brown geared up for his charity fundraising trek across the Sahara desert with a send-off event in Barnt Green.  more...

Title at last for town gold club

THE long wait is over at last for Bromsgrove Golf Club in the Birmingham League Division One as they sealed the title for the first time in the competition's 40 year history at the weekend.  more...

Title at last for town golf club

THE long wait is over at last for Bromsgrove Golf Club in the Birmingham League Division One as they sealed the title for the first time in the competition's 40 year history at the weekend.  more...

It’s sweet at the top

SUGARBROOK are now heading the Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League.  more...

Turnaround for Turner as 'switch' backfires...

BROMSGROVE Mens Fourth team failed to build on their recent success when they crashed to a 5-2 defeat at home to Harville.  more...

Turnaround for Turner as 'switch' backfires...

BROMSGROVE Mens Fourth hockey team failed to build on their recent success when they crashed to a 5-2 defeat at home to Harville.  more...

Blistering start pays off - hockey

Bournville 2nds 1, Droitwich Spa 1sts 2 DROITWICH Ladies first team continued to improve in form with a win away at Bournville.  more...

Blistering start pays off - hockey

Bournville 2nds 1, Droitwich Spa 1sts 2 DROITWICH Ladies first team continued to improve in form with a win away at Bournville.  more...

Blistering start pays off - hockey

Bournville 2nds 1, Droitwich Spa 1sts 2 DROITWICH Ladies first team continued to improve in form with a win away at Bournville.  more...

She's making a point

BROMSGROVE School pupil Francesca Pioli continues her progression on the international scene after being called up to fence for Great Britain this weekend.  more...

Trophy retained - swimming

BROMSGROVE scooped 264 points in Saturday's swimming gala against Brierley Hill, Oldbury and Blythe Barracudas - Kingsbury Aquarians did not show - thus affording Bromsgrove the rights to retain the Standard Trophy.  more...

SPSP close to shock - table tennis

IT was Clements Brothers Cup action this week in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis Association with first and second division teams drawn against each other.  more...

Adams shines but Tigers claws blunted - table tennis

DROITWICH Spa Tigers ran West Midlands Phones B close, but ended up the losing side in the opening fixture of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League Division One.  more...

Olympique riders impress as they take on the best - cycling

RIDERS from Bromsgrove Olympique CC produced a number of impressive performances in the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League held at Sanders Park.  more...

Reaching for the heights - tennis

BROMSGROVE Tennis Club coach Richard Lawton believes a new junior coaching performance programme is starting to get the best out of up and coming players.  more...

Doing it for the kids

AN action group has been set up to bring together all the youth organisations in Droitwich Spa.  more...

Roundup

Children busy

THERE have been spooky goings-on at the County Museum this week, with plenty to keep children busy during half-term.  more...

Children busy

THERE have been spooky goings-on at the County Museum this week, with plenty to keep children busy during half-term.  more...

Town going pumpkin crazy

BEWDLEY will be going pumpkin crazy on Saturday as residents of all ages get into the Halloween spirit.  more...

Town going pumpkin crazy

BEWDLEY will be going pumpkin crazy on Saturday as residents of all ages get into the Halloween spirit.  more...

Guess the weight

A MONSTER pumpkin will help raise funds at a Bewdley charity shop when customers are asked to guess its weight.  more...

Guess the weight

A MONSTER pumpkin will help raise funds at a Bewdley charity shop when customers are asked to guess its weight.  more...

Bikes stolen

BIKES were stolen in separate incidents in Wyre Forest towns on the same day.  more...

Pub tribute to popular Doreen

REGULARS and staff at a Kidderm-inster pub have dug deep to raise almost £2,000 for charity in memory of a popular waitress.  more...

Internet update on bridge

RESTORATION work on Stourport Bridge got under way this week, with residents being given the chance to watch its progress on the internet.  more...

Internet update on bridge

RESTORATION work on Stourport Bridge got under way this week, with residents being given the chance to watch its progress on the internet.  more...

Rugby

Warriors all

Bromsgrove School has teamed up with Premier League side Worcester Warriors to give their gifted juniors a greater chance of reaching the sport's top level.  more...

Chaddesley at the double

CHADDESLEY Corbett showed their strength in a triangular tournament involving themselves and Droitwich and Old Hales.  more...

Society

Wyre Forest

BUSINESS CLUB - The club and the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to offer a year-end package entitled protect and promote businesses which includes changes in fire regulations and implementations of age discrimination legislation. An internationally renowned speaker and author will share ideas and skills.  more...

Wyre Forest

Severn Side Ramblers - A walk of about eight miles duration around Severn Valley Country Park has been organised for Sunday.  more...

Wyre Forest

RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - On Sunday there will be an eight mile walk at Craven Arms. The meeting place will be Blackstone Car Park, near Bewdley, at 9.30am. Ring Margaret and Peter on 01299 824084 for further details.  more...

Stourport

St Michael and All Angels Parish Church - There will be a service of reflection and remembrance at 6pm on Sunday.  more...

Mamble

MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI - The institute will hold a jumble sale on Saturday at 2pm at Mamble Village Hall. Several members will attend the autumn council meeting in Bromsgrove and the Group meeting at Penlu Tenbury. Nominations were taken for the new committee to be elected at next month's annual meeting.  more...

Kidderminster

PROBUS CLUB -At the October 18 meeting, Ray Harrowing spoke to members about town twinning. Informal arrangements between Kidderminster and Husum began as early as 1955 and were formalised by the signing of a Charter in Kidderminster in 1976 and in Husum in 1977.The 25th anniversary celebrations were held in both towns in 2001 and 2002.  more...

Kidderminster

FRANCHE WI - Marjorie Whiting, WIA, attended the October meeting, which was also the annual meeting. Margaret Lillis was re-elected as president.  more...

Cleobury Mortimer

Bridge Club - The latest duplicate competition was held on Tuesday, October 10 with the following results.  more...

Brockencote

WI - The group held its most recent meeting on October 18 at Chaddesley Village Hall. After business was completed, a talk was given by Mr Alan Craske, entitled "La Jog on a Bike", his trip from Land's End to John o'Groats.  more...

Bewdley

WRIBBENHALL WI - The group held its October meeting the Shaw Hedge Road community centre. The speaker was Mr Eric Greenwood who took members, via various slides, through 500 years of architectural styles and manufacturing innovations in Historic Houses of Birmingham.  more...

Areley Kings

WI - A new series of art classes has started and a small choir from the institute is to sing at the Tattoo at the NIA in Birmingham to November to celebrate the Queen's birthday.  more...

Theatre

Performance to raise awareness

TRAVELLING theatre group Riding Lights will be treading the boards at Kidderminster Town Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the work of WaterAid.  more...

Dramatic treble

THERE is still time to catch the Swan Playwrights' Worcestershire Wise show at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre as it runs until Saturday.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Want to be your own boss? Meet five people who did it

The Hairdresser Dave Benbow Dave Benbow, aged 35, of London Road, Worcester, knows all about taking risks, having launched his own hairdressing salon in Worcester.  more...

  
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