Stories for 15 November 2006

Alcester

Residents’ pleas to end flooding misery

ALCESTER residents are campaigning for flooding problems which have been plaguing the town to be sorted out.  more...

War heroes remembered

ALCESTER remembered its war heroes in a two-day event involving parades and services at the weekend.  more...

Cash boost buys second machine

ANYONE having a heart attack in the Alcester area can be assured First Responder volunteers will be on the scene quickly with the very best equipment.  more...

Free fire safety checks on offer

PARENTS of young children in the Alcester area are being urged to take advantage of free home fire safety checks before Christmas celebrations begin.  more...

Free fire safety checks on offer

PARENTS of young children in the Alcester area are being urged to take advantage of free home fire safety checks before Christmas celebrations begin.  more...

Charity collection

A STREET collection in Alcester helped raise funds for a campaign for better treatment for farm animals.  more...

Browse at bazaar

ALCESTER'S annual Christmas bazaar at St Nicholas' Church will once again be packed with goodies for sale.  more...

Bakery shuts

A HIGH street bakery in Alcester has gone into administration.  more...

Alexandra Hospital

Campaigners join new group

SAVE the Alex campaigners have joined a new group to help protect decreasing NHS services.  more...

Body And Soul

Tony’s tunes are the best sort of medicine

WHO would have thought that Duran Duran's 80s hit Hungry Like The Wolf could still bring so much joy.  more...

Business

Too much packaging is costing companies dear

PAPER and board packaging waste is still exceeding four million tonnes a year despite strong efforts by businesses to reuse and recycle material.  more...

Clare tells builders importance of diversity

CONTROVERSIAL MP Clare Short will be guest speaker at a Walk The Talk On Diversity seminar in Bromsgrove on Friday.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester Arts Circle

ALCESTER Arts Circle is a recently formed group of people interested in creating and taking part in activities concerning "art" in the broadest meaning of the word.  more...

Alcester Gardening Club

AFTER a very wet but enjoyable trip to Westonbirt Arboretum in October, the November meeting welcomed Alan King from the RSPB to talk to us about the work of the society.  more...

Bordesley Historical Society

ON November 2 we should have had Paul Dyson speaking on Old Redditch Pubs but unfortunately he was in hospital so, at short notice, we had Roy Allbutt, who produces the wonderful books on local stained glass windows which are illustrated in full colour.  more...

GWR Redditch & Alcester Group

THIS year saw the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Stratford-on-Avon to Cheltenham railway and Tony Bowles presented a slide show illustrating the history of the line.  more...

Hollywood WI

AT the AGM on November 1 the outgoing president, Margaret Aldridge, thanked the members and committee for making her three years in office such a memorable time and for all their help.  more...

Ladies Probus Club of Alcester

AT our meeting on October 11 members were told of future events.  more...

Redditch Art Circle

BARBARA Winfield opened the meeting with some announcements regarding the form of our December meeting and later presented the group's trophies.  more...

Solihull & District Orchid Society

AT our October meeting Peter Williams gave an excellent talk and slide show on his tours to Thailand and Vietnam, where the orchids grow in profusion along the wayside on the rocks and hang in masses from the trees. It was a lovely afternoon.  more...

St Mary’s Wives Group

OUR meeting after the summer break was very well attended, we had five visitors, who said they would like to join our group.  more...

Wythall Gardening Club

OUR speaker on November 1 was Brian Draper, who gave a talk on the River Teme.  more...

Coach'S Column

Now is the time to stick together

IT has been a difficult time for club and country but working in a high-pressure environment is all part of being a professional sportsman.  more...

Crime

Thieves snatch builders’ tools

POWER tools worth an estimated £3,000 were stolen in a burglary at a builders' merchants in Kidderminster.  more...

Thieves snatch builders’ tools

POWER tools worth an estimated £3,000 were stolen in a burglary at a builders' merchants in Kidderminster.  more...

Education

Head predicts bright future

THE future is bright, according to the new headteacher at a Kidderminster school, who is relishing the challenge of making it top class.  more...

Features

Olive’s close shave with the enemy

WITH Remembrance Sunday still on people's minds, a Bromsgrove care home resident has shared her fascinating wartime experiences.  more...

Fixtures

County weekend football fixture focus

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Baylis & Phipps Cup: Pershore Manor v Hallow (G Macpherson); Upton Town v VBL Spirts (J Whittington); The Talbot v Martley Spurs (M Bullock); Bedwardine v Hanley Swan (B Taylor); West Malvern v Powick (K Denton).  more...

Results and fixtures 2006/2007

Friendlies   more...

Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2006/07 Season

SOUTHERN LEAGUE  more...

Football

Morris sparks goal feast

Junior scores from Bromsgrove and Droitwich.  more...

Spa see off Harriers

GOALKEEPER Bethany Roberts produced a player of the match performance as Droitwich Spa stayed top of the Kidderminster League.  more...

Nicholl has last laugh

ANDY Nicholl bagged a winner in extra time as Fairfield Villa won a feisty game in the Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup on Saturday.  more...

Spartak feel the pressure

Out of sorts Barnt Green crashed to a home defeat against Coleshill.  more...

Tom heads Spa to win

TOM Sander's goal ensured Spa inflicted Warwick's first defeat of the season in the Midland Combination Division Two on Saturday.  more...

Boys earn county honours

A six-a-side football team from Catshill Middle School won Kidderminster Harriers' North Worcestershire tournament last week.  more...

Sunday league results

All the results from local Sunday leagues  more...

General

Exhibition is family affair

GEMS from around the globe are making for a sparkling display at Kidderminster Library.  more...

Daniel Craig is 007

BRITISH actor Daniel Craig slips into 007's shoes in new Bond film Casino Royale, opening on Friday, November 17. We take a look at the super-successful spy franchise's edgy new direction.  more...

Daniel Craig is 007

BRITISH actor Daniel Craig slips into 007's shoes in new Bond film Casino Royale, opening on Friday, November 17. We take a look at the super-successful spy franchise's edgy new direction.  more...

General Sport

Monarchs shoot down Hawks

SPIRITED Droitwich Hawks were edged out 6-4 by Lickey Monarchs in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League Division One.  more...

Dolphins take big step

DROITWICH Dolphins Swimming Club continued their good form with victory in the second round of the Speedo League.  more...

Priestman big winner at awards

FORMER chairman Mike Mole was given a warm reception at Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletic Club's award evening.  more...

Priestman big winner at awards

FORMER chairman Mike Mole was given a warm reception at Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletic Club's award evening.  more...

Local duo give MJS a lift

TWO young Bromsgrove riders have signed up to MJS Racing cycling team for the 2007 season.  more...

Tinsley on his mettle with cyclo win

CYCLING: Rider Alex Tinsley was in good form as he won round four of the West Midlands cyclo-cross youth race at Hurtle Hill Farm.  more...

On the ockey

The results from Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League  more...

On the ockey

The results from Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League  more...

Juniors

Berry seals shoot-out success

Evesham Utd Robins U-11 1, Droitwich Spa Angels 1 (aet) Evesham won 4-3 on penalties THE Robins booked their place in the Cup semi-final after a thrilling penalty shoot-out.  more...

Six-goal show as Haines nets treble

Rugby Tn 0, Evesham Utd U-14 6 UNITED totally dominated their latest Midland Junior Premier League fixture when they produced wave after wave of attacking play.  more...

Tom nets to earn draw

Banbury Utd U-16 1, Evesham Utd 1 UNITED maintained their good form when the previous week's goal hero, Michael Carter, turned provider as Tom Waghorn gave the visitors a 17th minute lead.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Proud tribute to the fallen

WYRE Forest's generations united on Sunday to pay their respects to people who lost their lives in conflict at Remembrance parades and services.  more...

Proud tribute to the fallen

WYRE Forest's generations united on Sunday to pay their respects to people who lost their lives in conflict at Remembrance parades and services.  more...

Proud tribute to the fallen

WYRE Forest's generations united on Sunday to pay their respects to people who lost their lives in conflict at Remembrance parades and services.  more...

Proud tribute to the fallen

WYRE Forest's generations united on Sunday to pay their respects to people who lost their lives in conflict at Remembrance parades and services.  more...

Trustees celebrate raising last sum for war memorial

MEMBERS of a group who have battled to restore Kidderminster's War Memorial have been celebrating after successfully finding the last sum of cash needed to complete the £100,000 project.  more...

Ship's badge to mark tragedy

THE badge of a ship sunk during the Second World War has been presented to a Kidderminster church in memory of the 217 men - including two from Wyre Forest - who lost their lives.  more...

SVR sees record

SEVERN Valley Railway's annual Remembrance Day service, paying tribute to railway workers of Great Western Railway who died in the two World Wars, attracted record numbers.  more...

Youngsters learn meaning

YOUNGSTERS from Hartlebury CE First School were transported back in time to learn more about the meaning of Remembrance Day.  more...

Go-ahead SVR in awards treble

ONGOING investment by Severn Valley Railway has been recognised in an annual awards scheme.  more...

Broader use for £10m HQ

POLICE, health care workers and county council staff could be based at Wyre Forest's planned £10 million single site district council administrative building.  more...

Orienteers gather

NEARLY 1,000 children from schools all over the country will descend on Bewdley for a sporting event testing their sense of direction.  more...

Cash for animal welfare

A TOTAL of £194.42 was raised in Kidderminster during a street collection for Compassion in World Farming.  more...

Sound gift from Rotary

ROTARIANS have made a sound investment to help people with hearing difficulties.  more...

Majority will stick with Merry Hill despite parking charges

THE planned introduction of parking charges at Merry Hill will not deter the majority of Shuttle Times & News online readers from shopping there.  more...

Snow Queen arrives by pony and trap

FAR Forest's own royalty will conjure up the Christmas spirit when the Snow Queen arrives on Sunday.  more...

‘Waste’ argument puts 50 jobs at risk

FIFTY jobs in Stourport could be at risk, with a top judge being asked to determine what exactly is "waste".  more...

Call for action on danger road

PEOPLE are risking their lives every day walking beside a busy Kidderminster road, often having to jump out of the way of traffic thundering past, according to a concerned councillor.  more...

Call for action on danger road

PEOPLE are risking their lives every day walking beside a busy Kidderminster road, often having to jump out of the way of traffic thundering past, according to a concerned councillor.  more...

Call for action on danger road

PEOPLE are risking their lives every day walking beside a busy Kidderminster road, often having to jump out of the way of traffic thundering past, according to a concerned councillor.  more...

Call for action on danger road

PEOPLE are risking their lives every day walking beside a busy Kidderminster road, often having to jump out of the way of traffic thundering past, according to a concerned councillor.  more...

Call for action on danger road

PEOPLE are risking their lives every day walking beside a busy Kidderminster road, often having to jump out of the way of traffic thundering past, according to a concerned councillor.  more...

Police appeal over missing man

POLICE are appealing for information about a vulnerable missing man.  more...

Crash closes Bewdley road

A DRIVER suffered minor injuries when his van collided with a lamp-post in Northwood Lane, Bewdley today (Wednesday, November 15).  more...

Latest

Baby trapped in a freezing cold car

A MOTHER'S worst nightmare came true when she accidently locked her baby in her freezing cold car.  more...

Gang is still causing us grief, say villagers

VILLAGERS who are being terrorised by a gang of youths say the problem is not getting any better.  more...

Firefighters praise woman who saved her neighbour’s life

A PENSIONER who saved her blind neighbour's life by calling firefighters to his smoke-filled flat is to be formally commended for her actions.  more...

Commended for their courage and bravery

DEDICATED police officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty have been awarded for their bravery and commitment at a prestigious ceremony.  more...

Body in river identified

THE man whose body was recovered from the River Avon near Birlingham on Saturday November 11 has been identified as Andrzej Kuna, a 46-year-old driver.  more...

Mansfield move for Reds' star

DEFENDER Asa Charlton has landed a dream move to Football League side Mansfield Town - just days before his 29th birthday.  more...

Transfer brings no windfall

ASA Charlton's move to League Two side Mansfield Town will not see a transfer fee boosting the coffers at Redditch United.  more...

Transfer brings no windfall

ASA Charlton's move to League Two side Mansfield Town will not see a transfer fee boosting the coffers at Redditch United.  more...

Solihull show right attitude

Solihull 24 Lichfield 21  more...

Solihull show right attitude

Solihull 24 Lichfield 21  more...

Commonwealth medal joy

REDDITCH archer Andy Rikunenko was part of a medal-laden British team competing at the second Commonwealth Archery Championships in India. Rikunenko finished fifth in his event, the individual men's compound bow and was part of the men's compound team who took bronze in the team discipline.  more...

Latets

Officers detain 'illegal immigrants'

THIRTY-three possible illegal immigrants were detained near Redditch yesterday morning following a joint operation between Midlands police and the Immigration Service.  more...

Teacher out of intensive care

REDDITCH teacher Rob Young has woken from his coma and is now out of intensive care after being involved in a car accident.  more...

Staff injured in minibus crash

PARTYGOERS from Redditch's Chicago Rock Cafe were injured when a lorry collided with their minibus.  more...

Councillor’s trial date set

A DATE has been set for the trial of Redditch BNP councillor David Enderby.  more...

Cabbie admits assault

A REDDITCH taxi driver pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman passenger on the day he was due to face trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Snake shocker in park

A 5ft long snake found in Arrow Valley Park this afternoon is not native to Britain.  more...

Snake shocker in park

A 5ft long snake found in Arrow Valley Park this afternoon is not native to Britain.  more...

Snake shocker in park

A 5ft long snake found in Arrow Valley Park this afternoon is not native to Britain.  more...

Letters

Beware of the Tesco monster in our midst

SIR - I can appreciate Bob Ross's frustration over the ongoing saga of the Christopher Whitehead/ Tesco proposal (Letters, November 3).  more...

Consultation is not bland, Sir Michael

SIR - I really cannot let Sir Michael Spicer's remarks in his latest column go unchallenged. I rather like the man, and he has a fine intellect, but his tongue must be firmly in his cheek! He knows - because he was told repeatedly - that public consultations on a new Malvern Hospital were conducted either because they were statutorily required, or because there was a need to prioritise what services should be provided and to listen to the public's views. This can hardly be described as a "gimmicky" or "bland" process.  more...

Another night out ruined by the yobs

SIR - Last Saturday night, my daughter and her partner went out to enjoy a drink after a long week's work.  more...

Children’s services great despite cash

SIR - Worcestershire County Council must be congratulated on receiving an excellent' award for its children's services.  more...

Thanks to whoever returned our keys

SIR - We would like to thank, most sincerely, the person who returned our house keys to the St Peter's Tesco store on the evening of last Saturday.  more...

Tax office merger is a slippery slope

SIR - I see that Worcester council is attempting to merge its tax office with other districts.  more...

My Full Monty in front of the mirror

SIR - Regarding "The Full Monty" to be performed in Worcester. I wouldn't pay good money to see naked blokes (or women). I can always look in the mirror.  more...

Bright idea...

I AM pleased to read that Bromsgrove District Council is taking its responsibilities seriously and cutting the number of festive lights used over the Christmas period in town.  more...

Gloomy outlook

DISMAY is the only way my wife and I can describe our feelings when we read the story about Bromsgrove District Council's decison to cut back on the town's traditional Christmas lights switch-on.  more...

Sound advice

CONGRATULATIONS to Bromsgrove District Council on organising another splendid Guy Fawkes bonfire in Sanders Park. But next year can we please have the volume of the music turned down a decibel or two?  more...

Costly exercise

LAST month the Advertiser/Messenger printed an article of less than 100 words to remind us that one of Bromsgrove District Council's major embarrassments for the year 2005/6 was reaching its conclusion.  more...

Time to make-up

THE driver of our local bus was turning a difficult corner the other day. A lady driver came from the other direction. She wasn't using a mobile, as an average of three out of ten drivers do, and didn't give our driver right of way, which she should have done.  more...

Kind gesture

I WENT to the recent book signing at Waterstone's in Bromsgrove when Gordon Smith was promoting his latest book - Stories from the Other Side.  more...

Pulling together

A LOTof enthusiasm, collective effort and general goodwill meant that loads of happy youngsters enjoyed some wonderful food as they got together with their friends to enjoy the party atmosphere at Stoke Village Hall, for Halloween.  more...

Collection folly

YOU couldn't make it up, could you? We are being extolled almost every day by Government ministers, newspapers and television, that we must not only recycle household waste, but make sure we sort it properly. Some communities have even been threatened with having electronic devices fitted to their bins, to monitor their disposals.  more...

Trust police judgement over pavement riding

I AM writing with reference to numerous letters published in the paper regarding the riding of pedal cycles on the pavements of Wyre Forest towns.  more...

Foul abuse from yobs of all ages

AS a member of the emergency services, I have recently been posted back to the Wyre Forest area after serving for nine years elsewhere in the county.  more...

Listings

Where to go

Wednesday, November 15 THEATRE: Alice in Wonderland, Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove.  more...

Meet The Teams

Droitwich Spa 2006/2007

Team - back row from left to right: Tom Goss, Stewart James, Matt Crawford, Andy Pheasant, Nick West, Martin Jackson, Chris Everett, Tom Saunders, Lee Elvins, Darren Carmell. Front row: Jamie Hatfield, Ross Duggan, Pete Cartwright, Matt Morton, N McCullough, Ian Cottrill, Chris Hartshorne. Reff:NT03206  more...

Barnt Green Spartak 2006/2007

Team: Wayne Brown, Marvin Gorman (assistant manager), Chris Hanson, Wayne Lawley, Nathan Glanville, Neil Leech, Adrian Neil, Sean Burrell, Ricky Marshall, Dav Sangha and GJ Singh (manager). Front row, left to right: Simon Pinfield, Jazhiah Campbell, Django Farrell, Adrian Knox, Andre Tulloch, Harpreet Singh (capt), Nasir Hanif, Carlos Knight and Mohammed Shazad (coach).  more...

Memory

100 years ago - November 17, 1906

A CARPENTER from Alvechurch was summoned for trespassing in search of game in the daytime on land.  more...

100 years ago - November 17, 1906

A CARPENTER from Alvechurch was summoned for trespassing in search of game in the daytime on land.  more...

50 years ago - November 16, 1956

A PICTURE of Hungary a few weeks ago, just before the uprising, was given at the monthly meeting of Studley WI.  more...

25 years ago - November 13, 1981

MARKS and Spencer opened its brand new £4 million store in Redditch on Thursday last week - then shut it again on Monday afternoon!  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, November 17, 1906

SHOULD youngsters at schools in Bromsgrove be given a half-day holiday when a circus came to town? That was the question managers of the local education board debated this week. It appeared some pupils at individual schools were lucky and were given the treat, but in future the decision about the holidays would be taken by the board chairman or his vice chairman.  more...

50 Years Ago, November 17, 1956

LOCAL people were responding to the plight of Hungarians over their treatment by the Russians. Councillor LJ Boffey, the chairman of Bromsgrove Rural District Council, was keen to involve the parishes in organising aid. Already there had been offers from residents to take in refugees. In Droitwich the rural authority had offered a home to a Hungarian agricultural family and the former camp at Hampton Lovett was set to be re-opened for refugees fleeing the country.  more...

25 Years Ago, November 13, 1981

A BRONZE plaque set in sandstone was unveiled to commemorate the founding of the Inland Waterways Association at Tardebigge. It came about as a result of a meeting in 1946 between Tom Rolt, one of the first men to live on a canal for pleasure, and author Robert Aikman, when the two decided to save the canal network from destruction by founding the association.  more...

25 Years Ago, November 13, 1981

A BRONZE plaque set in sandstone was unveiled to commemorate the founding of the Inland Waterways Association at Tardebigge. It came about as a result of a meeting in 1946 between Tom Rolt, one of the first men to live on a canal for pleasure, and author Robert Aikman, when the two decided to save the canal network from destruction by founding the association.  more...

Music

Concert of love

TUNEFUL, touching and tortured - such are the Love Songs' of Brahms, all of which feature in Barnt Green Choral Society's concert on Saturday week, November 25, at the Artrix.  more...

Leading string trio

ONE of the world's leading string trios will be gracing the stage at the Artrix as part of the Bromsgrove Concert's winter programme this Friday (November 17).  more...

Classical music for everyone

THREE up and coming young musicians are getting their chance to shine as part of the Midland Sinfonia's youth showcase this Sunday (November 19).  more...

Showcasing local bands

LOCAL bands are set to show off their skills in a punk, ska and emo night at the Dovey pub on Stalls Farm Road, Droitwich on November 16.  more...

News

Gomarsall lifts lid on his Sixways departure

ANDY Gomarsall insists his Worcester Warriors career was wound up because of a conflict over coaching.  more...

Gomarsall lifts lid on his Sixways departure

ANDY Gomarsall insists his Worcester Warriors career was wound up because of a conflict over coaching.  more...

Gomarsall lifts lid on his Sixways departure

ANDY Gomarsall insists his Worcester Warriors career was wound up because of a conflict over coaching.  more...

Gomarsall lifts lid on his Sixways departure

ANDY Gomarsall insists his Worcester Warriors career was wound up because of a conflict over coaching.  more...

Gomarsall lifts lid on his Sixways departure

ANDY Gomarsall insists his Worcester Warriors career was wound up because of a conflict over coaching.  more...

Larder links up with Warriors

FORMER England defensive guru Phil Larder has joined Worcester Warriors coaching staff for the next seven league matches.  more...

Worcs face busy start to the season

WORCESTERSHIRE fans are in for a hectic start to the 2007 campaign with 13 days of cricket at New Road in the first three weeks of the season.  more...

Worcs face busy start to the season

WORCESTERSHIRE fans are in for a hectic start to the 2007 campaign with 13 days of cricket at New Road in the first three weeks of the season.  more...

County face busy start to the season

WORCESTERSHIRE fans are in for a hectic start to the 2007 campaign with 13 days of cricket at New Road in the first three weeks of the season.  more...

Jaques thinks he’ll miss out on Australian call-up

WORCESTERSHIRE'S overseas star Phil Jaques expects to be left out of the Australian Test squad for next week's first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.  more...

City’s Simpkins bid fails

WORCESTER City have given up hope of signing Michael Simpkins from Grantham Town.  more...

Lutz in hot water after midweek red

PAUL West was in no mood to defend Steve Lutz following his sending-off on Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Christie content at Kidderminster

KIDDERMINSTER sharpshooter Iyseden Christie has admitted that his impressive goalscoring form stems from him being a happy Harrier.  more...

Mansfield move for Reds' star

DEFENDER Asa Charlton has landed a dream move to Football League side Mansfield Town - just days before his 29th birthday.  more...

Transfer brings no windfall

ASA Charlton's move to League Two side Mansfield Town will not see a transfer fee boosting the coffers at Redditch United.  more...

Opinion

Fitting tribute to a boy who adored cars

Scott Rice loved cars, but he didn't even live long enough to take his driving test. The lad was found hanged at his Malvern home last year, aged just 14.  more...

Phillpot Files

Writing was on the wall for bayonet charge

WHEN the Worcesters made their celebrated bayonet charge and drove the Germans from Gheluvelt chateau, the writing was already on the wall for a form of warfare that had remained virtually unchanged since Napoleonic times.  more...

Remembrance Day

Time to remember

A moving scene in Bromsgrove High Street at 11am on Saturday.  more...

Hitting the right note

MUSICAL: Robert Gardener, from West Midlands' Fire Service Pipe Band, during the Bromsgrove parade.  more...

The Last Post

YOUNG AND OLD: Ben Buckley and Ted Beale, pupils at Bromsgrove School, play The Last Post.  more...

The Last Post

YOUNG AND OLD: Ben Buckley and Ted Beale, pupils at Bromsgrove School, play The Last Post.  more...

Showing respect

RESPECT: Town crier Kevin Ward lowers his hat  more...

Private thoughts

SALUTE: A time for private thoughts at the ceremony.  more...

We will not forget

FLAGGING: Members of the Royal British Legion lower their standards.  more...

Hitting the right note

MUSICAL: Band members paid their respects at the Remembrance Day parade.  more...

Laying the wreaths

THE NEXT GENERATION: Members of the local scout and cub groups took part in the ceremony.  more...

The Last Post

MUSICAL TRIBUTE: People stopped to listen to The Last Post.  more...

A sea of red

A TOUCHING TRIBUTE: The poppies built up at the town's war memorial.  more...

Honouring the fallen

RESPECT: Town MP Peter Luff lays a wreath.  more...

Bridging the generation gap

THEIR SACRIFICE WAS NOT IN VAIN: Young and old took part in the ceremonies.  more...

Silent tribute

LOWERING YOUR STANDARDS: The standard of the Droitwich branch of the Royal British Legion is lowered during the two minutes silence.  more...

Words are not enough

LEST WE FORGET: The nation came together to honour those who gave their lives so we could be free.  more...

Reports

Fare game for Droitwich

EMMA Fare's brace made sure Droitwich extended their unbeaten run in the Worcestershire League.  more...

Ball wins it for ten-man Robins

Evesham United 2, Bedworth United 1 By Mervyn Collins TWO more goals from Richard Ball helped ten-man Evesham record a second successive Southern League Midlands Division One at St George's Lane on Tuesday night.  more...

Reds robbed by ref?

Redditch United 1 Hinckley United 3  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

November 16, 2006

PAGEANTRY and tradition! Last week the prorogation (end-of-term ceremony) of Parliament and this week the opening of Parliament by Her Majesty the Queen.  more...

November 16, 2006

PAGEANTRY and tradition! Last week the prorogation (end-of-term ceremony) of Parliament and this week the opening of Parliament by Her Majesty the Queen.  more...

Round-Up

I declare this surgery officially open

A STATE-of-the-art Worcester surgery has been officially opened.  more...

Regiment to take part in opening of Parliament

THE 1st Battalion of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters is due to take a part in the state opening of Parliament later today.  more...

Scott died before he finished this car – so we’ve done it for him

THE friends and schoolmates of a Malvern teenager who died last year have finished the project on which he was working and dedicated it to his memory.  more...

Dog attack ‘was like a horror film’

A DOG walker has relived the moment her friend's pet was savaged by another dog.  more...

Taxi drivers are told to stop breaking the law

A city councillor wants taxi drivers in Worcester to clean up their act - and stop breaking the law while trying to get customers.  more...

Delight at an award for keeping people aware

FOR the third consecutive year Wychavon District Council has scooped a prestigious award for keeping residents informed about where their cash goes.  more...

Retailers bank on successful festive season

WITH less than six weeks to go until Christmas retailers in Worcester are gearing themselves up for their busiest time of the year and are confident of a prosperous Christmas for the High Street.  more...

Your chance to use host of libraries across UK

BOOKLOVERS are being inspired to venture inside libraries throughout the UK.  more...

Being under scrutiny is helping us, says leader

THE leader of Worcestershire County Council has praised his fellow councillors for their part in holding senior members to account.  more...

Energy-saving campaign is a huge success

WORCESTERSHIRE chiefs are celebrating a campaign they launched to encourage county residents to turn off unwanted appliances which it says saw a massive dip in energy use.  more...

Whyte powers his way to four golds

AN Evesham man is celebrating after returning home from Australia with four gold medals for powerlifting.  more...

Loan winger leaves

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have allowed winger Craig Nelthorpe to leave - but want to secure Iyseden Christie for longer.  more...

The end of the road

ATHOL Deakin, the Labour district councillor for the Sidemoor ward in Bromsgrove, last night (Tuesday) took the unprecedented step of informing his leader that he will not be seeking re-election for next May's local elections, the Advertiser/ Messenger can exclusively reveal.  more...

Bulldozers move in

THE massive Longbridge East Works, which played a significant role in the history of the famous car works, including war-time aircraft production, is to disappear in the latest round of demolition by St Modwen.  more...

Photo display

MEMBERS of the Bromsgrove Photographic Society are gearing up for their annual exhibition.  more...

Have your say over Oakalls

THE long-running saga over the Oakalls estate is set to enter a crucial stage next week when residents get the chance to air their views at a public inquiry.  more...

We’ll miss you

A RUBERY woman has said a fond farewell to working with children in the village after 35 years.  more...

Thelia is the tops

THOUSANDS of calls and texts jammed the phone lines when voting took place for the Advertiser/Messenger Baby of the Year 2006 competition - and on Friday the results were announced at a special prize-giving ceremony at Webbs of Wychbold.  more...

Doodle 4 Google

A TALENTED Bromsgrove pupil attended the grand final of a national competition to design a British logo.  more...

Bargains galore

CHRISTMAS bargain hunters are invited to stock up on festive presents for a good cause this Saturday.  more...

Seeing the light(s) after rescue effort

THE gloom that greeted news that Bromsgrove was to lose its popular Christmas lights switch-on celebrations lifted last night when it was revealed the traditional kick-start to the countdown to the festive season will after all go ahead - thanks to the stirling efforts of the town's Mr Fix It.  more...

Tough stance on drug dens

THE threat of a tough stance on drug dealers has been issued by the town's leading affordable housing landlord.  more...

14/11/06 - Equaliser is sweet for Greens

Battling Rovers grabbed a last gasp equaliser to deny Stourbridge a deserved victory at the War Memorial Ground.  more...

Honouring our war dead

THOUSANDS of people throughout the Bromsgrove and Droitwich districts paid moving tributes to the fallen of two world wars and conflicts since over the Remembrance weekend.  more...

11/11/06 - Leaky Shipston torn apart as Spa take control

RAMPANT Droitwich romped to their biggest victory of the season so far as they stretched their unbeaten run to ten matches in all.  more...

Send your team pics

A new section on our website is dedicated to team photos, so why not send us a picture?  more...

Giles Shines against Aussies

ASHLEY Giles continued his progress before the Ashes by playing his part in England's draw with New South Wales over the weekend.  more...

Charity drive

DROITWICH Spa High School pupils are holding a week of special charity events.  more...

Clowning around

ECO-Pupils enjoyed recycling fun as green-minded clowns Bobo and Zizi visited local schools.  more...

Under the hammer

A Spa-based charity is holding an auction of goods and promises.  more...

Raising cash is child’s play

WORKERS from a Spa industrial estate have raised £7,000 so that Westlands First School can buy new playground equipment.  more...

What’s cooking?

PUPILS at a Spa school are being taught the importance of healthy eating from a very early age.  more...

Car firm moves up a gear

A SMALL Ombersley business, specialising in the restoration of classic cars, has been handed a massive boost for the future after it was given permission to expand.  more...

Xmas lights switch on is back in High Street

DROITWICH Spa's High Street is set to be at the forefront of this year's Christmas lights switch-on following last year's controversial decision to move the event elsewhere.  more...

Honouring our war dead

THOUSANDS of people throughout the Bromsgrove and Droitwich districts paid moving tributes to the fallen of two world wars and conflicts since over the Remembrance weekend.  more...

Alne are in great form!

TUESDAY night's action in the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League saw the first major upset with Great Alne defeating the previously unbeaten Exhall and Wixford.  more...

Top turnout on water

EVESHAM'S penultimate meeting of the season attracted a high number of members at Common Road last Sunday.  more...

Ideal conditions see Niall and Jane get off to a flier

MEMBERS of the Defford-based Arden club were out in force for the second race in the Autumn Series.  more...

Stop for coffee in Campden

THERE were 29 members of Evesham Wheelers on the road last Sunday on a visit to the Noel Arms in Chipping Campden for a coffee stop.  more...

John’s Severn success

Evesham Jubilee Society MEMBERS met at Hallow Tip on the River Severn last Sunday to contest for the Escot Elsley Cup.  more...

Holme sweet home! New boys are sent packing

Evesham 10pts, Spartans 5 EVESHAM hosted league newcomers Spartans last Saturday when the Avonsiders were looking to build on the previous week's impressive league success.  more...

Harris goal caps fightback

Evesham 3, Old Wulfrunians 3 EVESHAM hit back from three goals down to earn a valuable point from Saturday's Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League game.  more...

Finest hour far from memorable in draw

Pershore 4, Stafford 4 PERSHORE chose Armistice Day to produce their 'finest hour' so far this season! Unfortunately, they also suffered a ten-minute collapse that saw them surrender a three-goal advantage.  more...

Badsey below par in setback

Badsey 1, Harborne III 2 BADSEY suffered their first league defeat of the season with a below par performance against physical opponents.  more...

Lose first match

Stourport 1, Evesham Ladies 0 SATURDAY'S visitors suffered their first def-eat of the season on an afternoon when def-ences were on top.  more...

Bretforton’s win double as Sophie strikes twice

A BUSY weekend saw Bretforton's ladies continue their unbeaten run in the league and then make progress in the National Trophy.  more...

Bulldogs show a sharp bite

Evesham and District Table Tennis Association KINGTON Bulldogs have started life in Division Two in dominant style with three straight wins.  more...

Five-goal Littleton repeat final victory

Littleton 5, Feckenham Reserves 1 A REPEAT of last season's Evesham Hospital Junior Cup Final saw the hosts prevail by a far more comfortable margin of victory.  more...

Robins in last four after deadly Dominic seals shoot-out win

Evesham Utd Robins U-11 1, Droitwich Spa Angels 1 (aet) Evesham won 4-3 on penalties THE Robins booked their place in the Cup semi-final after a thrilling penalty shoot-out.  more...

Wernley woe

PERSHORE paid the price for what manager Andy Robins described as "suicidal defending"" when they lost 5-4 at home to Wernley Athletic in the Smedley Crooke Memorial Cup first round on Tuesday night.  more...

Girls finish in third

EVESHAM girls were in action last Sunday when the rugby club hosted a seven-a-side tag tournament for teams in the West Midlands.  more...

Ace to finish

THE final Mixed Pairs fourball betterball competition of the 2006 season was held at The Vale Golf Club.  more...

Ace Michelle makes merry in Malaysia

EVESHAM'S Michelle Parsons ended the duathlon season by taking part in the final event in Powerman Series for 2006 in Malaysia last weekend.  more...

Rowers are hit indoors

THE British Indoor Rowing Championships proved a rich hunting ground for members of the Evesham club who returned home with two gold medals, two silvers and two bronze.  more...

Bally wins it for ten-man Robins

Evesham United 2, Bedworth United 1 By Mervyn Collins TWO more goals from Richard Ball helped ten-man Evesham record a second successive Southern League Midlands Division One at St George's Lane on Tuesday night.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Warning sign as traffic lights fail

SEVERN Trent's roadworks in St Andrew's Road and now Court Road are causing chaos.  more...

Thief chaser earns award

A BUILDER who chased a car thief and persuaded him to give himself up near Malvern has been given a bravery award by police.  more...

Anger at parking charges

Passengers are up in arms at the decision by Central Trains to introduce parking charges at Malvern Link Station.  more...

Venue is switched for tribute service

MALVERN's two-minute silence for those who lost their lives serving their country was held at the town's war memorial in the library gardens this year.  more...

Blaze firm keeps production going

IT is business as usual for the Malvern firm whose warehouse was destroyed by fire two weeks ago.  more...

Anxious time for patients

Agony as hundreds await blood test results  more...

Shoe prize is presented

ONE lucky Redditch man will be able to put his best foot forward after winning a competition run by Heaphys in conjunction with the Advertiser.  more...

Town raises cash for annual appeal

YOUNG and old across the borough are gearing themselves up for the annual Children in Need appeal.  more...

Fares set to rise

TAXI fares in Redditch are set to increase.  more...

Book signing

REDDITCH author Anne Bradford will be signing copies of her new book The Haunted Midlands at the Redditch branch of WHSmith on Saturday.  more...

Swimmer set to take the plunge

A YOUNG swimmer from Matchborough is making a splash at her local swimming pool in an attempt to swim the equivalent of the English Channel.  more...

Bikes damaged in warehouse blaze

BETWEEN 500-600 bicycles were damaged by a fire which broke out at Halfords' Lakeside warehouse.  more...

Firm in box appeal

A REDDITCH company is appealing to its clients and staff to fill shoeboxes with presents for underprivileged children abroad.  more...

Council set to pay to cut speed

FEARS over speeding traffic mean Sambourne Parish Council is prepared to pay towards the cost of traffic calming measures being introduced in the village.  more...

Suicide verdict on truck driver

A FORK lift truck driver from Abbeydale who was found dead at his home committed suicide, an inquest heard.  more...

Centre’s chatter pod will be first of its kind

A CHRISTMAS chatter pod is to be installed in the Kingfisher Centre to enable shoppers to send video greetings all around the world.  more...

Chatter pod will be first of its kind

A CHRISTMAS chatter pod is to be installed in the Kingfisher Centre to enable shoppers to send video greetings all around the world.  more...

Signs to explain hospital parking

CONCESSIONARY parking at the Alexandra Hospital is set to be made clearer.  more...

Rubbish haul

THE latest litter pick organised by Church Hill councillors uncovered a huge haul of rubbish.  more...

Store spectacular

DEBENHAMS is inviting shoppers to join in its fourth birthday celebrations.  more...

Officer honoured for work in village

A STUDLEY Community Support Officer (CSO) has been honoured for his outstanding achievments in the village.  more...

Scheme reaches first birthday

RESIDENTS joined police and other agencies to celebrate the first anniversary of the Partners and Communities Together (PACT) scheme last week.  more...

Riddle of injured man

POLICE have been left puzzled following an incident in Batchley which left a man slightly injured.  more...

Lucie’s potato scoops ‘ugly’ title

A MAN-shaped potato grown by a young gardener from Winyates has come first in an unusual competition.  more...

MP’s battle to get graffiti cleaned up

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith is waging war on graffiti and wants residents to let her know when they see it scrawled on private property.  more...

MP’s battle to get graffiti cleaned up

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith is waging war on graffiti and wants residents to let her know when they see it scrawled on private property.  more...

Have say on housing

REDDITCH people are to have their say on what they feel the future housing needs of the town are.  more...

Art on show

ART lovers are to be treated to the third Annual Inkberrow Exhibition by local artist John Harris.  more...

Return forms or face fine

RESIDENTS living in Wythall and Alvechurch who have not yet returned their electoral registration forms are being warned to do so or face a fine of £1,000.  more...

Return forms or face fine

RESIDENTS living in Wythall and Alvechurch who have not yet returned their electoral registration forms are being warned to do so or face a fine of £1,000.  more...

No connection to DVD

THE Redditch Advertiser would like to make readers aware it is not connected to The Redditch Story DVD being advertised by Heritage Films.  more...

Antisocial orders to stay

DISPERSAL orders are helping to curb antisocial behaviour and will continue to be used in town blackspots, say Redditch police.  more...

Tesco extra car parking to be axed

TESCO withdrew an application to maintain its temporary car park for a further six months just days before council planners were set to reject it.  more...

Second slice of history

TWO local historians have produced the second in a series of fascinating booklets on the life and times of people who have played significant parts in Redditch's history.  more...

Second slice of history

TWO local historians have produced the second in a series of fascinating booklets on the life and times of people who have played significant parts in Redditch's history.  more...

Second slice of history

TWO local historians have produced the second in a series of fascinating booklets on the life and times of people who have played significant parts in Redditch's history.  more...

Young urged to seek a seat and make a stand

YOUNG people in Alcester and Studley are being encouraged to stand for Parliament.  more...

Bakery shuts

A HIGH street bakery in Alcester has gone into administration.  more...

Tesco customer wins TV prize

A CUSTOMER at Tesco Extra in Oakenshaw walked off with a widescreen TV after taking part in a game held in the store.  more...

Soldier died of multiple injuries

A SOLDIER serving in Germany, whose parents once lived in Redditch, died of multiple injuries in a car accident, an inquest heard.  more...

Man exposed himself to girls

A MAN indecently exposed himself to two yong girls in Redditch.  more...

Appeal on lost drugs

POTENTIALLY dangerous drugs have been lost in Redditch and police are anxious to trace them.  more...

The big one

THE stage is set for a titanic derby clash between arch rivals Woodrush and Kings Norton in the EDF Energy Junior Vase on Saturday. The knock-out protagonists sit atop the Midlands West Five South and North divisions respectively and with both sides unbeaten and big winners again at the weekend, something has to give at Woodrush on Saturday (ko 2.30pm). Kings Norton emphasised their title aspirations with a 56-0 victory at Tenbury at the weekend and Woodrush went even better, battering Coventry Tech 82-12 to go four points clear in their league, having played one more than second-placed Southam.  more...

The big one

THE stage is set for a titanic derby clash between arch rivals Woodrush and Kings Norton in the EDF Energy Junior Vase on Saturday.  more...

Alcester capitulate to Saints

Rugby St Andrews 37 Alcester 5  more...

Redditch stay top

Claverdon 0 Redditch 32  more...

Five Ways get first win

Five Ways Old Edwardians 18 Yardley & District 5  more...

Fishing lines

SATURDAY saw 23 anglers take part in the Redditch-based Label Innovations AC open at Boundary pool.  more...

Millers’ selection dilemma

ROOKIE Feckenham manager Lee Ross admits the next few games will put him to the test as the Millers look to continue their winning ways.  more...

Bidd up for Bees

STUDLEY were held to a goalless draw by basement boys Biddulph Victoria at the weekend but for manager Lee Adams there were plenty of signs that the Bees are improving.  more...

’Church in Vase bid

SHAUN Cunnington's Alvechurch head to Midland Alliance rivals Biddulph Victoria on Saturday in the second round of the FA Vase (ko 3pm).  more...

Latics out

STUDLEY Athletic's Smedley Crooke Cup hopes were ended by a 3-1 reverse at Division Two favourites Chelmsley Town on Saturday.  more...

Blues in tatters

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies manager Michael Moore labelled last week make or break' and it looks like it was the latter after two defeats left the Blues boss looking at three back-to-back reverses.  more...

VC victory

REDDITCH VC maintained their title challenge with a physical scrap against bottom-of-the-table Pershore.  more...

Derby date looming

Studley Women 0 Coventry Copsewood 3  more...

Cross boss left fuming

Knowle 2 Headless Cross 0  more...

Redditch frustrated

Redditch Ladies 0 Harborne 0  more...

Priestman takes prize

ATHLETICS - Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletics Club star Yvonne Priestman was recognised at the club's awards night for her British Record, set at the indoor World Masters in Linz, Austria.  more...

Alcester top

VOLLEYBALL - Victory at Rugby put a mixed-sex Alcester top of the WMVA Men's Division Two table despite a poor first set which saw the visitors 13-5 down very quickly.  more...

Rovers Pen Pics

James Coates

Playing on a game-by-game basis from Worcester City, made his debut against Berkhamsted Town November 11 and produced a man of the match performance against Stourbridge.  more...

James Coates

Playing on a game-by-game basis from Worcester City, made his debut against Berkhamsted Town on November 11 and produced a man of the match performance against Stourbridge.  more...

James Coates

Playing on a game-by-game basis from Worcester City, made his debut against Berkhamsted Town on November 11 and produced a man of the match performance against Stourbridge.  more...

James Coates

Playing on a game-by-game basis for Rovers on loan from Worcester City. Debuted away at Berkhamsted Town on November 11 and produced a man of the match performance against Stourbridge.  more...

James Coates

Playing on a game-by-game basis for Rovers on loan from Worcester City. Debuted away at Berkhamsted Town on November 11 and produced a man of the match performance against Stourbridge.  more...

Rugby

Young Boars gore Hereford

All the latest junior scores from Bromsgrove and Droitwich.  more...

Spirited Boars miss out on victory

Newbold-on-Avon 16 Bromsgrove 15 West Midlands Division Two SPIRITED Bromsgrove suffered an agonisingly close defeat at the hands of Newbold-on-Avon in the Midlands Division Two West on Saturday.  more...

Society

Wychbold Flower Club

Ruth Bottomley, chairman, welcomed a good attendance for the October meeting when the theme was chiefly yourselves and a lively affair this turned out to be, with fine displays by three club members.  more...

Wychbold Horticultural Society

There was an excellent attendance at Wychbold village hall for the society's AGM and social evening.  more...

Catshill WI

LORNA Nicklin welcomed members to the October meeting. She read out a letter of resignation from president Mary Davis, which stated her intention to resign from her post of president at the forthcoming AGM in November.  more...

Clent History Society

AT Clent History Society's next meeting today (Wednesday), Terry Keegan will talk about the History of Milestones.  more...

Hagley Gardeners’ Club

THE members learnt quite a few tips for hiding unsightly items and building various projects when Dick Armitage gave us a talk on reconstructing gardens.  more...

Chaddesley Corbett WI

HALLOWEEN came to Chaddesley Corbett WI.  more...

Theatre

Duo bring sunshine

THE spirit of legendary comedy duo Morecambe and Wise will be revived at Redditch's Palace Theatre on Wednesday, November 22 when Bring Me Sunshine dances into Worcestershire.  more...

Show has lots of yo ho ho

THERE won't a bottle of rum in sight on stage but they'll be plenty of pirate action in the latest children's theatre show to drop anchor at Norbury Theatre this Saturday (November 15).  more...

What'S On

Antiques there for all

RETURNING to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre later this month is the Antiques for Everyone show.  more...

Christmas fair

A CHRISTMAS fair/table top sale is being held by the Friends of Rigby Hall School at the school in Bromsgrove on Saturday, November 25. It will take place between 9 and 11am and proceeds are in aid of the children. Tables, £5, can be booked via Sam on 01527 576277  more...

Street scene

ARTISTS interested in street scenes will be delighted to learn that Bromsgrove Art Society has a demonstration in this area of art planned for Tuesday, November 21.  more...

Party time!

THE Artrix in Bromsgrove has pulled a few Christmas concerts out of its stocking to keep large parties entertained over the festive period.  more...

Going crackers over Wood sketches

COMEDIENNE Victoria Wood has given Salford Priors Amateur Theatrical Society (SPATS) permission to stage some of her sketches in its production next weekend.  more...

  
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