Stories for 29 October 2006

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Recycling partners

A DOMESTIC appliances shop is helping to clean up the environment in Wyre Forest by teaming up with a charity recycling centre.  more...

Fountain for Madeline

A LASTING memorial to a Kidderminster woman who "lived life to the full" and helped to put Wyre Forest on the tourism map has been unveiled.  more...

Jail for rogue builder

A ROGUE builder who obtained £32,000 from a 78-year-old Areley Kings pensioner while carrying out minor roof and driveway repairs has been jailed for three years at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

residents set own learning agenda

RESIDENTS of a Stourport estate are being given the chance to have their say about what they would like to learn through new courses being run on their doorstep.  more...

Residents set own learning agenda

RESIDENTS of a Stourport estate are being given the chance to have their say about what they would like to learn through new courses being run on their doorstep.  more...

Residents set own learning agenda

RESIDENTS of a Stourport estate are being given the chance to have their say about what they would like to learn through new courses being run on their doorstep.  more...

Residents set own learning agenda

RESIDENTS of a Stourport estate are being given the chance to have their say about what they would like to learn through new courses being run on their doorstep.  more...

Latets

Theft charges dropped against housewife

TWO theft charges against a Redditch housewife have been dropped because the amount involved does not merit a trial.  more...

Letters

People must know what school offers

SIR - I have been pleased with recent coverage highlighting the need for a transparent student admission proceedure and the obvious concerns over the proposed closure of Llanrug and Malvern outdoor centres. These stories indicate some of the issues a school faces.  more...

If this was a firm it would be shut

SIR - We have very sensible rules on business finance in this country. Every year, companies have to file accounts that have been scrutinised by auditors and signed off as being accurate and reliable. This helps to protect investors' money against fraud and dodgy dealings.  more...

News

Planning issues on the agenda

A NEW idea to forge links between Warwickshire's planning officers and the public has been launched this week.   more...

Round the bend!

THE man who first highlighted the ``delights'' of the roundabouts of Redditch has now come up with a calendar featuring Alcester's traffic islands.   more...

New shop has Street cred!

FORMER Coronation Street barmaid Shelley Unwin took time out from pulling pints to open a new shop in Alcester.   more...

Let Lilly rest in dignity

THE body of the baby girl found on the banks of the River Alne in May has been released for burial.   more...

Time for a return

WHAT has happended to the lovely old clock which stood in Royal Square?   more...

Scouts bag cash at supermarket

Through your paper, we would like to thank the staff and customers at Sainsbury's supermarket for allowing the Redditch Scouts going to the 21st International Jamboree next year to bag pack and raise much needed funds.   more...

Village speed limit ignored

I WRITE regarding your article ``Vow to make rural roads safer'' (Advertiser, August 23).   more...

Proud to have Jacqui as MP

Unlike Mr Pyatt (Letters, September 6) , Jacqui Smith MP does not run down, use or manipulate others.   more...

Terrible waste of health cash

I WRITE with regard to David Chart, the "forgotten patient" stuck in hospital while adaptations are made to his new home (Advertiser, September 6).   more...

Alex chaplains play vital role

AS a group of volunteers who have been assisting the chaplains at the Alexandra Hospital for several years, we feel we must protest against the cuts in funding which have led to some of the chaplains in Worcestershire hospitals losing their jobs.   more...

Refunds after a taxing time

MORE than 7,000 Redditch residents are finally getting their money back after a council tax blunder which could see many in the red.   more...

Walking tall after success of Relay

THE first ever Relay for Life has been hailed a huge success, smashing the total amount organisers had hoped to collect.   more...

Vicious attack on boy

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was attacked at the weekend.   more...

Kingsley to lead way in reforms

KINGSLEY College has been chosen to take part in trials of controversial education reforms, sparking anger from the chairman of governors of a Redditch school.   more...

Outrage as police put down puppies

A DISTRAUGHT mother of two from Matchborough says she is shocked and appalled that her two puppies were destroyed by police after they killed a cat.   more...

Trustee of CAB resigns

THE troubled Citizen's Advice Bureau in Redditch is losing the chairman of its board of trustees, who will step down at its annual meeing on Monday at 6.30pm in the town hall.   more...

Tackling youth issue

MATCHBOROUGH councillor Juliet Brunner is appealing for local people to attend a meeting to try to resolve any problems with youths.   more...

Check your bus times

RESIDENTS are being reminded to check their bus timetables as they might have changed last week.   more...

Forum's political visit

YOUNG people from Matchborough are set to walk the corridors of power when they meet Jacqui Smith MP in London tomorrow.   more...

Officer calls for pedal power

STUDLEY'S new Community Support Officer is calling for residents to help him get on his bike.   more...

Scheme gets people working together

COMMUNITY-minded youngsters recently took part in The Noise project in Studley.   more...

Youth group grant boost

A COMMUNITY group for youngsters at St Luke's Church in Headless Cross has been given a cash boost and is set to develop in new areas of expressive art.   more...

Dedicated to the orphans

TWO Redditch teachers are appealing to kindhearted readers to help them look after orphaned children in Kenya.   more...

Good sports in charity leg wax

MEMBERS of a football team had a truly hairy experience when they agreed to help raise cash for breast cancer research.   more...

Figures on abandoned cars

NEARLY 80 abandoned vehicles were picked up by Redditch Council in only four months.   more...

`Bug busters' attack wards

THE new weapon in the battle against hospital "superbugs" has been launched at the Alexandra Hospital.   more...

Ancient document comes home

A MEDIEVAL document resolving a land dispute has been returned to the county council.   more...

Scouts in hut cash appeal

AN APPEAL has gone out to the people of Redditch to come to the aid of the Scouts.   more...

Head returns for a new challenge

A FORMER popular Redditch headteacher is returning to the town to take over the reigns at a Winyates school.   more...

Parish shows off footpaths to MP

BENTLEY and Pauncefoot parishioners were joined by Bromsgrove's MP in a four-mile walk around the parish.   more...

Bonny baby bonanza!

REDDITCH has proved just what bonny babies it boasts during the Redditch Advertiser & Alcester Chronicle's Baby of the Year competition.   more...

Hunt is on for lost operetta

MUSIC lovers in and around Redditch are being asked to help find a copy of the amateur operetta Gamma Girton's Needle.   more...

Copter pair flying high

A DYNAMIC duo have taken to the skies and scooped some prestigious trophies for their efforts.   more...

New industrial site on Target

THE first phase of a £12 million industrial scheme in Redditch kicked off its official launch with news that two new units are already under offer.   more...

A right royal rally for Jag pair

A REDDITCH man and his wife last week embarked on the journey of a lifetime in their rare 54-year-old Jaguar XK120, travelling from London to Monte Carlo - by royal invitation.   more...

Lessons in relaxation

STRESSED residents can now sit back and learn to relax.   more...

Big Dave has many stories to tell

STORYTELLING sessions have started at the Palace Theatre on Saturdays.   more...

Theftsblow to school

TWO overhead projectors worth thousands of pounds were stolen from a Headless Cross School.   more...

Parking bays do the job

PARKING problems in Church Hill have been solved, claims a ward councillor.   more...

Hop to it and help a bunny

AN urgent plea has gone out to animal lovers in the Redditch area to help support bunnies.   more...

Police plea on flasher

POLICE investigating a series of indecent exposure incidents are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.   more...

It's up to him says Jacqui

REDDITCH MP and Government Chief Whip Jacqui Smith has defended Tony Blair after several MPs called for his immediate resignation.   more...

Helpers needed to support victims

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Computer stolen

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a computer from a Redditch school.   more...

Fly-tipper fined

A MATCHBOROUGH resident has been convicted of fly-tipping by Redditch Magistrates.   more...

New waste bin scheme starts

THE first Redditch residents are being introduced to the radical new waste collection scheme being launched by the council.   more...

25 years ago

September 11, 1981   more...

50 years ago

September 14, 1956   more...

100 years ago

September 15, 1906   more...

Wythall Photographic Society

THE new season starts today with a members' evening of mini lectures. There are a variety of lectures, members' evenings and competitions in the coming months.   more...

Probus Club of Alcester

THE monthly meeting took place on Wednesday, August 23 at the Holly Bush Hotel.   more...

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

AFTER the summer break, the monthly meetings for railway enthusiasts organised by the Redditch & Alcester Group start again in September.   more...

Drakes Cross WI

MEMBERS' afternoon was held at the home of Jackie Gregory.   more...

Bromsgrove & District Flower Arrangement Society

AT our August meeting, Andrew Lloyd gave an interesting and entertaining demonstration entitled Lazy Days of Summer.   more...

Alcester Civic Society

ON Sunday, July 2 about 50 members, accompanied by society chairman Lord Hertford, travelled by coach to London to visit the Wallace Collection, which is on display at Hertford House.   more...

Wolves slip after early advantage

WORCESTER Wolves came out very positively in their second game of the weekend against early British Basket-ball League pace-setters Mil-ton Keynes Lions but came out at the wrong end of an 84-67 defeat.  more...

Robins on the road again

PORTSMOUTH, Wimbledon, Stourbridge, Redditch, Worcester and Radstock.  more...

Six off in Evesham defeat

SIX red cards, eight yellow and eight goals - what an afternoon at the Victoria Ground.  more...

New manager must restore passion

STOURPORT have thrown down the gauntlet to candidates for their managerial vacancy by declaring: "We want somebody to restore the passion in our dressing room.  more...

Cup game on Tuesday

MALVERN Town play the second round of the Errea Cup on Tuesday (October 31) when they visit Chasetown, kick-off 7.45pm.  more...

Reports

Robinson fires Eagles to victory

WORCESTER Wolves made the long trip North to play reigning champions Newcasle Eagles and came away with an 87-62 defeat.  more...

Own goal costs City dear in Cup meeting

WORCESTER City's FA Cup home hoodoo continued as Andy Preece's side shipped a late equaliser to Basingstoke Town in the fourth qualifying round.  more...

Late Quinnell brace restores pride in France

TWO late tries by replacement flanker Gavin Quinnell in France restored some pride for the Warrriors after a difficult start to the season and gives them a slim chance of progressing through to the knock-out stages of a European competition for the third successive year.  more...

Round-Up

Arctic service is recognised 60 years on

A LEDBURY man has waited more than 60 years for Government recognition of the role he played escorting convoys to Russia in the Second World War.  more...

Connell strike fires Hereford

HEREFORD are up to eighth place in the League Two table after achieving back-to-back wins for the first time this season writes Richard Prime.  more...

Malvern claim three points

MALVERN returned from their trip to Bedworth with a valuable three points after winning a very scrappy and ill-tempered affair 1-0.  more...

White on target for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers booked their place in the first round of the FA Cup with an emphatic victory over Conference North side Droylsden at Aggborough.  more...

Six off in feisty Worcestershire derby

Bromsgrove Rovers 4, Evesham United 2 SIX red cards, eight yellow and eight goals - what an afternoon at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Paul is making a marathon effort

A ROYAL Mail transport manager will be hitting the highways of the Big Apple next month when he takes part in the New York Marathon.  more...

Crime stats

THE latest Droitwich Spa crime figures show that all crime is down by seven per cent on the last recorded period. The update was given to Droitwich Spa Town Council on Monday night and covers the period from April 1 to September 30, 2006. The report also said that burglary of dwellings is down by 11 per cent and car crime in the town is down by 29 per cent. However, violent crime has risen by 24 per cent since the last recorded period.   more...

Depleted Pershore exit Vase competition

Banbury 25pts, Pershore 5 PERSHORE'S long trip down the M40 last Saturday saw their interest in the EDF Senior Vase ended at the second round stage.  more...

Ladies bid to win Plate in Lancashire

THE Over-40 ladies team at Evesham Tennis Club has reached the final of the National Veterans Plate Competition and will travel to Lancashire on Saturday to tackle Formby.  more...

Thanksgiving service on Friday

FOLLOWING a private cremation, a Thanksgiving Service for Worcestershire CCC's Past President, Mike Jones who recently died while on holiday in Portugal, will take place at All Saints Church, Evesham at 12-30pm tomorrow.  more...

Sport

Taylor-made for United

A DRAMATIC Rob Taylor strike deep in injury time handed Reds a share of the spoils at neighbours Worcester.   more...

VC consider new set-up

REDDITCH VC Football Club are running the rule over a new management set-up after joint-manager Jerry Lawrence's decision to retire.   more...

Pountney fires Church home

STRIKER Craig Pountney's dream debut steered Alvechurch FC into the second qualifying round of the FA Vase, writes David Lawrence.   more...

Studley storm from behind

A GEMMA Perry brace helped Studley FC to a 3-2 win at Hereford Phoenix.   more...

Cup delight for Ladies

Birmingham City Ladies 2, Stockport County 1   more...

Rugby kicks off

THE season got under way for Portway-based Solihull on Saturday, life in Midlands Two West starting with a 30-18 defeat at Burton.   more...

Alvechurch bite bullet

ALVECHURCH Cricket Club's battle to beat the drop from the top flight ended with defeat in a high-scoring encounter at Bewdley on Saturday.   more...

Redditch relegated

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Great escape still on for Studley

VICTORY at Tamworth at the weekend has kept the dream alive for Studley CC and set up a dramatic finale to the Birmingham League.   more...

Brave Arrows battle in vain

In a classic play-off, Redditch Arrows fell short in a 38-30 semi-final defeat to West Coast Trojans.   more...

  
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