Stories for 29 November 2006

Alcester

Bishop campaigns on parking issues

A FORMER Bishop of Nottingham is stepping up his campaign to stop parking congestion on an Alcester road.  more...

Bishop campaigns on parking issues

By Claire Fry A FORMER Bishop of Nottingham is stepping up his campaign to stop parking congestion on an Alcester road.  more...

Bishop campaigns on parking issues

By Claire Fry A FORMER Bishop of Nottingham is stepping up his campaign to stop parking congestion on an Alcester road.  more...

Bag a bargain at festive fair

BARGAIN hunters and people with a sweet tooth are being invited to Haselor School to pick up essential items for Christmas presents.  more...

Body And Soul

Smoking can kill you, but there are other causes of lung cancer

SUE Russell knows all to well the devastating effects lung cancer can have. In 1998 she was told the news that she had the disease after undergoing a bronchoscopy to find out why she had been coughing up blood.  more...

Smoking can kill you, but there are other causes of lung cancer

SUE Russell knows all to well the devastating effects lung cancer can have. In 1998 she was told the news that she had the disease after undergoing a bronchoscopy to find out why she had been coughing up blood.  more...

Smoking can kill you, but there are other causes of lung cancer

SUE Russell knows all to well the devastating effects lung cancer can have. In 1998 she was told the news that she had the disease after undergoing a bronchoscopy to find out why she had been coughing up blood.  more...

Smoking can kill you, but there are other causes of lung cancer

SUE Russell knows all to well the devastating effects lung cancer can have. In 1998 she was told the news that she had the disease after undergoing a bronchoscopy to find out why she had been coughing up blood.  more...

Smoking can kill you, but there are other causes of lung cancer

SUE Russell knows all to well the devastating effects lung cancer can have. In 1998 she was told the news that she had the disease after undergoing a bronchoscopy to find out why she had been coughing up blood.  more...

Business

Monopoly firms offer some giant-sized fun

NO longer is it a case of Monopoly players buying Fenchurch Street station or Pall Mall, now they can have the building of Worcester solicitors Hallmarks or even the city football club in St George's Lane, which considering it wants to move might not be a bad idea.  more...

Legal firm’s key role in community homes deal

WORCESTER law firm Harrison Clark has just secured a multi-million pound deal for Worcester Community Housing in the purchase of Progress House in the city.  more...

Firms need to act on age law

MORE than half of Worcestershire's firms have yet to implement age discrimination laws introduced in October, according to a county employment law specialist.  more...

Firms need to act on age law

MORE than half of Worcestershire's firms have yet to implement age discrimination laws introduced in October, according to a county employment law specialist.  more...

Care home turns to the bank’s specialist team

HEalthcare operators Darren and Lisa Oliver have turned to the specialist Healthcare Team at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in Bromsgrove to help fund the development of their care home, The Lawns at nearby Alvechurch.  more...

Law changes to powers of attorney will cost you more

IN April next year the law is due to change regarding the way in which a person may appoint another to act on their behalf, should they become mentally or physically incapable, and it could cost more money, a Worcester solicitor has warned.  more...

Teams happy to work hard

MANY companies endorse the value of team-building activities, but apart from engendering a feelgood factor among employees, they sometimes don't achieve much.  more...

The city legal practice with a local touch

THURSFIELDS is one of the largest and most respected business law firms in Worcestershire, with an office network that covers Worcester, Stourport and Kidderminster.  more...

Women show they can be just as enterprising

Worcestershire women came out in force for the second annual Enterprising Women Conference, held at Worcester Racecourse on Wednesday, November 15.  more...

Brewery’s logo is a winner with judges

WYE Valley Brewery has just won a top national award for its new brand logos.  more...

Max is on course for a career in plumbing

WORCESTERSHIRE teenager Max Cooper has scooped the top shield at an awards day for plumbing apprentices.  more...

Don’t mess with business rates, says FSB

A BUSINESS leader in Worcestershire has warned against changes in the local government finance system that could harm enterprise in the county.  more...

Exhibition Details

Fownes Hotel Package Details 2007

For details of our forthcoming Wedding Fairs at the Fownes Hotel, please click here.  more...

Features

On the beat with Vanessa

INSIDE Justice Week was held to promote greater understanding of the criminal justice system and to illustrate how the police, court service and other organisations work together to deal with crime.  more...

Fixtures

County weekend soccer fixtures round-up

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE The Talbot v Martley Spurs (J Williams); University of Worcester v Pershore Manor (B Gough); Upton Town v Hanley Swan (N Jeynes); VBL Sports v Hallow WMC (M Francois); West Malvern v Powick (R Storr).  more...

Football

Junior results

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

Sunday league results

Results from the Bromsgrove and Redditch leagues  more...

Sunday league results

Results from the Bromsgrove and Redditch leagues  more...

Sunday league results

Results from the Bromsgrove and Redditch leagues  more...

Rain’s a pain

Torrential rain hit football fixtures in Bromsgrove and Droitwich hard at the weekend.  more...

10-men Bewdley make a point on rival territory

BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has hailed his side's draw at championship challengers Shifnal Town as "one of our best displays in the past few years".  more...

10-man Bewdley make a point on rival territory

BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has hailed his side's draw at championship challengers Shifnal Town as "one of our best displays in the past few years".  more...

Fownes Pics

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Tania Ellis of Floral Experts (September 2006)  more...

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Monarch Executive Travel (September 2006)  more...

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Alpha limousines (September 2006)  more...

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Art and Soul (September 2006)  more...

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Chris Downton Photography (September 2006)  more...

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Staff from 2 Have and 2 Hold (September 2006)  more...

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Catherine White of The Wigornia Quartet (September 2006)  more...

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Mandy Rouse of Universal Display Ltd (September 2006)  more...

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Lisa Marie Evans models a Pronuptia gown (September 2006)  more...

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Staff from Pronuptia Worcester (September 2006)  more...

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Jacqui Towers of Chocolate Fever (September 2006)  more...

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Alpha Limousines (September 2006)  more...

General Sport

Hawks swoop down on champions

TABLE TENNIS: Droitwich Hawks defeated defending champions Barnt Green A in the Bromsgrove and Redditch League Division One.  more...

Cave and Redfern lead way as Dolphins finish second

DROITWICH Dolphins's junior swimmers finished a creditable second place in the Redditch Diddy Gala on Saturday night.  more...

Fundraisign for Andy

SUPER fit juniors from Bromsgrove RFC got physical to raise money for a team member who was left confined to his wheel chair by a tragic road accident.  more...

Juniors

Six-hit Robins ease to win

L & B Badgers 1, Evesham Utd Robins U-11 6 ROBINS started slowly and soon found themselves a goal behind from a penalty after Tyler Bonson's handling offence.  more...

Joe's goal wins it!

Evesham Utd Jnrs U-13 1, Whittington St Peter's 0 JOE Iorns grabbed the only goal of the game to guarantee United the narrowest of victories.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Ecohouse ‘to be built into hillside'

UNIQUE plans have been drawn up to build the region's first underground ecohouse on greenbelt land in Kidderminster.  more...

Magial parade dazzles shoppers

HUNDREDS of children made Kidderminster's big Christmas lights switch-on a magical time as they paraded through the streets in colourful fancy dress costumes.  more...

Cycle tracks need volunteer rangers

VOLUNTEER rangers are being sought to help look after National Cycle Routes that run through Wyre Forest.  more...

Sub-standard tree?

I FELT I just had to write regarding the state of the Christmas tree at the front of the church in Load Street, Bewdley.  more...

No to Olympics - online poll result

A narrow majority of those voting in our online poll said they felt the 2012 London Olympics were not worth hosting after the cost went up by a £1 billion last week.  more...

No to Olympics - online poll result

A narrow majority of those voting in our online poll said they felt the 2012 London Olympics were not worth hosting after the cost went up by a £1 billion last week.  more...

Make it festive

BISHOPS Wood environmental education centre, near Stourport, is inviting visitors to make it a green Christmas this year.  more...

Do something amazing

THE National Blood Service is appealing to Wyre Forest residents to "do something amazing" and become volunteer donors.  more...

‘Army failed Michael’ says mum

THE mother of a Stourport soldier found hanged in his army barracks says important lessons need to be learned from his death to ensure other parents do not suffer the same loss.  more...

‘Army failed Michael’ says mum

THE mother of a Stourport soldier found hanged in his army barracks says important lessons need to be learned from his death to ensure other parents do not suffer the same loss.  more...

‘Army failed Michael’ says mum

THE mother of a Stourport soldier found hanged in his army barracks says important lessons need to be learned from his death to ensure other parents do not suffer the same loss.  more...

Changes in behaviour were the warning signs

YOUNG people in Wyre Forest wanting a bigger say on issues that affect them are being urged to stand in the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet elections.  more...

Changes in behaviour were the warning signs

MICHAEL Chapman, who took his own life in Germany, could have been given more emotional support, this week's inquest heard.  more...

Latest

Mixed Wards : A last resort

MALE and female patients could find themselves in neighbouring beds at hospitals in Worcestershire - but only as a last resort.  more...

Hospice chief in plea for money

THE chief executive of St Richard's Hospice is calling on the Government to give more cash to hospice care.  more...

Minister backs outdoor centres facing closure

THE Government is telling county schools to make better use of local outdoor education centres - just as Worcestershire County Council looks to close them.  more...

Reds handed a trip to Boro

GARY Whild's hopes of a plum home tie in the FA Trophy first round were dashed when Redditch United were drawn away to Conference North rivals Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Reds handed a trip to Boro

GARY Whild's hopes of a plum home tie in the FA Trophy first round were dashed when Redditch United were drawn away to Conference North rivals Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Reds handed a trip to Boro

GARY Whild's hopes of a plum home tie in the FA Trophy first round were dashed when Redditch United were drawn away to Conference North rivals Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Swimmers star in gala

REDDITCH Swimming Club competitors swam superbly in one of the last galas of the year.  more...

Asif takes the prize

A REDDITCH football scout has not taken long to make an impact after being appointed as a talent spotter for Championship outfit Wolves.  more...

Latets

Family attacked in terror home raid

A FAMILY were threatened and assaulted by a violent gang who poured boiling water over one victim during a terrifying robbery at their Beoley home.  more...

Put your name to campaign

WHEN Redditch roofer and golf fanatic Alan Stride suffered from bowel cancer, his treatment included major surgery and taking up to 30 tablets a day.  more...

Body found in derelict shop

PART of Bates Hill in Redditch was sealed off by police when the body of a man was found in a derelict shop.  more...

Crash teacher on mend

A REDDITCH teacher recovering from a car crash is growing stronger day by day.  more...

Crash teacher on mend

A REDDITCH teacher recovering from a car crash is growing stronger day by day.  more...

Old soldiers meet in amazing reunion

TWO old soldiers who had not seen each other for nearly 70 years met by chance on Armistice Day when they were both patients in the same ward at the Alexandra Hospital.  more...

Old soldiers meet in amazing reunion

TWO old soldiers who had not seen each other for nearly 70 years met by chance on Armistice Day when they were both patients in the same ward at the Alexandra Hospital.  more...

Unit could be built within five years

THE FUNDING bid to bring radiotherapy services to Worcestershire will be put in early next year.  more...

Patients get the all-clear

ALEXANDRA Hospital patients tested for HIV and hepatitis B after a health care worker was diagnosed with both conditions have been given the all-clear.  more...

Letters

Give us the space to coach kids at cricket

SIR - In response to the recent articles in the Worcester News regarding the proposed development of land at Battenhall, I would like to give you our thoughts as a club linked to the project.  more...

Why not make use of what we have?

SIR - Regarding the current university playing fields controversy, isn't it about time we used our existing resources a little more effectively?  more...

Help me to trace families of sailors

SIR - I am seeking your help in trying to locate relatives of the sailors who were lost at sea while serving on His Majesty's minesweeper HMS Bramble, December 31, 1942.  more...

Don’t let travellers leave such a mess

SIR - So our unexpected guests have finally gone from the car park at Perdiswell.  more...

What a night with Abba tribute band

SIR - I just had to write and tell you what a wonderful evening my friend and I spent at the Norbury Theatre on November 18 when we were entertained by an Abba tribute band, Sincerely Abba.  more...

Well done Warriors!

SIR - How do you feel about Warriors first premiership win of the season? My 90-year-old mum rang on Sunday evening to congratulate us on beating Saracens.  more...

Caring call

THROUGH Your View may I take the opportunity to thank the very kind young mum who came to the aid of my son when he had a bicycle accident outside Asda in Bromsgrove on Saturday last.  more...

Change of route

IT was with amusement that we read the letter in this weeks advertiser End of Walk'.  more...

Careless decision

MAY I add my surprise and not a little disgust at the decision to suspend the green bin collection during winter months until March.  more...

Power splurge!

PERHAPS the residents of Lickey End can hold their own Carol Service this year. This will, of course, have to include a candlelit procession. Not for the sake of festivity fun but to provide our own heating and lighting in the absence of such to residents.  more...

Shocking move

I WAS shocked but not surprised to read about the behaviour of some people in Bromsgrove library but this was bound to happen.  more...

Shocking move

I WAS shocked but not surprised to read about the behaviour of some people in Bromsgrove library but this was bound to happen.  more...

Light vandals

IF it isn't bad enough losing our loved ones, the Tree of Light on which I have put my mom's name in Bromsgrove and Redditch, where she used to live, has been damaged by mindless vandals.  more...

Right platform

I WAS really encouraged by your reply to James Edwards' comments regarding your Remembrance story on the front page.  more...

Great dancers

I WOULD like to say congratulations and well done to the Stage Door Dance Academy students who performed a brilliant dance show at The Artrix in Bromsgrove on November 10 and 11.  more...

‘Right old fix’

THE recent article which said - Mr Fix It' saves Christmas celebrations in Bromsgrove - should be considered from a different view as some might say Councillor Dennis Norton has left Bromsgrove in a right old fix.  more...

Wreath moved

ON Remembrance Sunday, November 12, I joined the large number of Droitwich citizens and others, including the area's local MP, Peter Luff, at the town's War Memorial and on behalf of the Merchant Navy Association, laid their wreath.  more...

Dog is not a fashion accessory

I'M sure your readers will know the famous Dogs Trust slogan, A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas. Sadly, every year puppies are still being bought as Christmas presents, and so many are abandoned when the novelty wears off. Animal charities such as us are left having to pick up the pieces, and we're urging your readers to consider the following if you're thinking about getting a puppy this Christmas: Owning a dog is a lifetime commitment. The average dog lives for 13 years.  more...

Listings

Where to go

Wednesday, November 29 THEATRE: Alice in Wonderland, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Centenary Square, Birmingham (until December 30).  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, December 1, 1906

AT Bromsgrove Petty Sessions, George Butler, from Sidemoor, appeared to answer a charge of being drunk in Cattle Market Street. Sergeant Mead proved that the defendant was drunk and incapable. The defendant said he had been unwell and had had a drop of beer. Sgt Mead said it was Butler's 54th appearance for drunkenness. He was fined 5s and 4s costs.  more...

50 Years Ago, December 1, 1956

IT was jubilee year for the Bromsgrove Association of the National Union of Teachers, a branch that was formed for the town and district in February 1881. At the annual dinner of the association, the national president was entertained as the principal guest. It was the first time the leader had been to Bromsgrove. This year's president was Edwards Britton, headmaster of a secondary modern school in Warlingham, Surrey.  more...

25 Years Ago, November 27, 1981

BROMSGROVE shoppers were split between the hustle and bustle of a traffic filled High Street and the peaceful convenience of pedestrianisation. But only a handful of locals were happy with the present system of opening the street to service vehicles only, according to a Messenger survey. Half of those who replied to the survey called for a completely traffic free High Street with provision for the disabled. While 33 per cent wanted it open to traffic again. Only 17 per cent were in favour of the present system of access for service vehicles at restricted times - there posed a dilemma for Bromsgrove District Council, which was preparing to spend £190,000 on a High Street facelift.  more...

Music

Bring on act three

G4 are the original X-Factor success story! Since their spectacular debut in 2004 they've scored a number one LP, completed two sell-out UK tours and sold a stunning 1.2 million albums.  more...

Entering the festive spirit

THE town will be ringing with the sound of classical music this Saturday when Bromsgrove Choral Society holds its annual Christmas concert at South Bromsgrove High School.  more...

Raising voices in good cheer

BROMSGROVE Operatic Society is holding a family concert called Baubles and Brass at the Artrix this Friday and Saturday.  more...

Army’s concert

DROITWICH Salvation Army is holding its Christmas celebration at the Norbury Theatre on Saturday, December 9.  more...

Local bands to rock town

THE Artrix is quickly building a reputation as one of the best showcases for local bands and to further emphasise its reputation it is bursting with local talent this week.  more...

Tasty tracks

SHARK Attack will be entertaining the crowds with their mix of soul, funk, jazz and blues at a Kidderminster pub on Thursday.  more...

News

Worcester wing wins call-up for England

MARCEL Garvey has been called into the England Sevens squad for their first tournament of the World Series in Dubai.  more...

Daryl shining Down Under with the bat

WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Daryl Mitchell is playing a starring role for Australian club side Midland-Guildford in Perth this winter.  more...

Daryl shining Down Under with the bat

WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Daryl Mitchell is playing a starring role for Australian club side Midland-Guildford in Perth this winter.  more...

29/11/06 - Rovers striker aims to keep on scoring

STRIKER Nathan Lamey has been in red-hot form for Bromsgrove Rovers this season but the modest hitman has praised his team mates for setting up his goals.  more...

Trophy teaser as replay called off

TUESDAY night's postponement has left Evesham United with several headaches, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Police take no action

HERTFORDSHIRE Police will take no further action after being called out when fighting broke out among rival players following Saturday's FA Trophy tie.  more...

Swifts Mullen over the end of unbeaten run

STOURPORT'S impressive unbeaten run under new manager Phil Mullen came to an end on Tuesday as they went down 3-1 at Rushall Olympic.  more...

Harriers have tough test motoring past Vauxhall

MARK Yates has warned that Harriers face a tough test in their FA Trophy first round clash after a scouting mission to see opponents Vauxhall Motors in action last night.  more...

Aggborough programme fair

THERE will be a programme fair featuring football memorabilia from clubs across the Midlands in the Aggborough Suite from 11am to 2.30pm this Sunday.  more...

Reds handed a trip to Boro

GARY Whild's hopes of a plum home tie in the FA Trophy first round were dashed when Redditch United were drawn away to Conference North rivals Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Opinion

Today's Comment : County must heed urging from the top

YESTERDAY this newspaper called on Worcestershire County Council to re-think its proposal to close the outdoor centres it runs at Malvern and Llanrug in Snowdonia and to review funding of the centre at Upton Warren.  more...

Reports

Ladies frustrated

DROITWICH had the best of the chances as they were held to a draw by battling Evesham in the Worcestershire League on Saturday.  more...

Williams on target

BARRY Williams bagged a late winner as Droitwich battled back from behind to keep their promotion chances alive in the DTZ West Midlands Division One.  more...

Joel’s brace keeps Bromsgrove on winning run

Bloxwich men's 1st XI 1 Bromsgrove men's 1st XI 3 A DOUBLE by Joel Brace made sure Bromsgrove made it three wins in a row in the DTZ West Midlands League Division One on Saturday.  more...

28/11/06 - Lamey treble lifts inspired Greens

STRIKER Nathan Lamey warmed the hearts of a good sized crowd on a cold Tuesday night with a well taken hat trick to sink Sutton Coldfield Town at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Agony after late penalty save

Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Worcester City Women Res 4 A RED card for the Worcester goalkeeper in stoppage-time backfired on United when her replacement saved Sam Perry's penalty and earned the visitors revenge for a recent cup defeat.  more...

Palmer goal just the job

Lancaster City 0 Redditch United 1   more...

Results

Results extra

STOURPORT YOUTH LEAGUE U8s: Bewdley Town 3, Kidderminster Lions Cubs 0; Cookley 0, Kidderminster Lions 1; Mostyn Rangers 1, Coombs Wood 4; Warndon Piranhas 1, Nunnery Falcons 3.  more...

Reviews

Perfect Pinocchio

Pinocchio, the mac, Canon Hill Park, Birmingham, until January 7, 2007 I THOUGHT that the acting was great and the special effects superb.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

November 30, 2006

AFTER the Queen's Speech debate last Monday there were three divisions. The first was on a Tory amendment that expressed their view that aspects of the Government's plans for this session of Parliament were inadequate.  more...

November 30, 2006

AFTER the Queen's Speech debate last Monday there were three divisions. The first was on a Tory amendment that expressed their view that aspects of the Government's plans for this session of Parliament were inadequate.  more...

Round-Up

We're helping to beat the bullies

YOUNGSTERS at a Malvern primary school focused their efforts on Anti-Bullying Week. Children at St Matthias Primary School took part in a range of activities as part of the national week.  more...

Buyers go barmy for the mistletoe

SHOPPERS from as far away as Ireland and London descended on Tenbury Wells' first holly and mistletoe sale of the Christmas season. "The sunny summer created ideal growing conditions," said auctioneer Nick Champion, "and I should think we have had one of our best ever entries, although the sheer volume kept the prices down." Best mistletoe sold to 75p per lb and best holly to £1 per lb. It was the first of three annual holly, mistletoe and Christmas tree sales at the traditional Tenbury Wells market. The other two are on successive Tuesdays, December 5 and 12.   more...

Children get a taste of good food

SCHOOL pupils jumped on the Jamie Oliver bandwagon when they learned about healthy eating.  more...

Boys shave their heads for charity

THESE three teens will be braving the cold after having their heads shaved to raise more than £1,000 for a cancer charity.  more...

Teacher hurt in crash getting stronger

A TEACHER from Worcester who is recovering in hospital from a car crash is said to be growing stronger by the day.  more...

STOURPORT : ‘System failed’ soldier who hanged himself

THE death of a Lance-Corporal who was found hanged at his barracks in Germany could have been avoided if a series of warning signs had been taken more seriously, a psychologist has said.  more...

Joy as £1.2m goes to revamp playing fields

USERS of playing fields in Worcester are celebrating after funding for a £1.2m revamp was finally secured.  more...

Capsized boat sparks rescue alert on river

A CAPSIZED boat sparked a rescue alert on the river Avon.  more...

Landlords urged to clamp down on all booze-fuelled crime

POLICE are encouraging landlords of pubs, clubs and off-licenses across Worcestershire and Herefordshire to get behind a campaign to clamp down on drink-fuelled crimes and violence over the festive period.  more...

Use the city park-and-ride this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shoppers are being urged to take advantage of the city's park-and-ride services during the festive season.  more...

Use the city park-and-ride this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shoppers are being urged to take advantage of the city's park-and-ride services during the festive season.  more...

Use the city park-and-ride this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shoppers are being urged to take advantage of the city's park-and-ride services during the festive season.  more...

Use the city park-and-ride this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shoppers are being urged to take advantage of the city's park-and-ride services during the festive season.  more...

A school’s top marks send its head to palace

THE head of a Worcestershire first school that scored top marks in its Ofsted inspection was treated to a visit to Buckingham Palace to mark the success.  more...

A school’s top marks send its head to palace

THE head of a Worcestershire first school that scored top marks in its Ofsted inspection was treated to a visit to Buckingham Palace to mark the success.  more...

A school’s top marks send its head to palace

THE head of a Worcestershire first school that scored top marks in its Ofsted inspection was treated to a visit to Buckingham Palace to mark the success.  more...

Almost half have still to cough up

RACE for Life participants have been urged to produce the cash after it was revealed that 44 per cent of those who took part in Worcester's event have yet to hand over their sponsorship money.  more...

Mayor sweeps the streets

THE top men at Worcester City Council have shown they are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do an honest days graft helping to clean the streets.  more...

Looking after the beauty of our churches

A NEW scheme is helping to safeguard beautiful Worcestershire churches for generations of the future.  more...

Grant’s blast boosts Bedwardine

THE prolific Grant Gibbs was the shooting star with four goals as Bedwardine won 6-2 at Nunnery Wood Sports in the Worcester League.  more...

Droitwich maintain their fine league form

DROITWICH returned from their short trip to Cleobury Mortimer with a 44-8 victory in Midlands Four West South.  more...

Carolians consolidate with victory

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians consolidated their mid-table position in Midlands Three West (North) with a 13-0 win at home to Shrewsbury.  more...

Upton struggle to heavy loss

UPTON'S trip to Alcester for a re-arranged Midlands Five West (South) fixture ended in a 25-0 defeat.  more...

Pershore made to pay price for too many errors

PERSHORE'S errors proved costly as they slumped to a 29-24 defeat at Stratford in Midlands Three West (South).  more...

Shaun takes season’s try tally to nine

A NINTH league try of the season from prop Shaun Lancett helped Malvern to an impressive 12-12 draw at Solihull.  more...

Wainwright hat-trick is bright light

BROMSGROVE showed no mercy in Midlands Two West with a 43-3 beating of struggling Stafford.  more...

Dolphins juniors storm to second place in town gala

DROITWICH Dolphins' junior swimmers finished a creditable second in the Redditch Diddy Gala.  more...

Popular racing ahead at a county hill climb

THE Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb programme for 2007 has been revealed by the Midland Automobile Club.  more...

Black belt joy for tae kwon do students

THREE tae kwon do students from Master Clive Harrison's Black Belt Academy of Excellence have belted up.  more...

Town head away

MALVERN Town head to Bishops Cleeve tonight for a rearranged Southern League Division One Midlands fixture (7.30pm).  more...

Lamey treble keeps Rovers top

BROMSGROVE Rovers remained top of Southern League Division One Midlands with a 4-1 triumph over ninth-placed Sutton Coldfield Town at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Lamey treble keeps Rovers top

BROMSGROVE Rovers remained top of Southern League Division One Midlands with a 4-1 triumph over ninth-placed Sutton Coldfield Town at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Brummies move in to snap up Werner

THE Birmingham Brummies speedway team has reformed after a 23-year absence and Worcester-based rider Brent Werner has been announced as their first signing.  more...

Full steam ahead for new magazine

YOU know Christmas is fast approaching when the new edition of the popular Bromsgrove Rousler appears in the shops.  more...

Taxi driver is robbed

A TAXI driver was robbed and threatened with assault in Wythall.  more...

29/11/06 - Bromsgrove pull a festive cup cracker

BROMSGROVE Rovers will clash with former fans favourite Martin O'Connor when the Greens play Halesowen Town in what is set to be a mouth-watering derby clash in December.  more...

29/11/06 - Bromsgrove pull a festive cup cracker

BROMSGROVE Rovers will clash with former fans favourite Martin O'Connor when the Greens play Halesowen Town in what is set to be a mouth-watering derby clash in December.  more...

Caring Sue’s plea to help others

A BATTLING Bromsgrove woman is appealing for £6,000 sponsorship to enable patients about to undergo breast reconstruction surgery to have access to advice, counselling and support.  more...

29/11/06 - Bromsgrove pull a festive cup cracker

BROMSGROVE Rovers will clash with former fans favourite Martin O'Connor when the Greens play Halesowen Town in what is set to be a mouth-watering derby clash in December.  more...

29/11/06 - Bromsgrove pull a festive cup cracker

BROMSGROVE Rovers will clash with former fans favourite Martin O'Connor when the Greens play Halesowen Town in what is set to be a mouth-watering derby clash in December.  more...

Let there be light

SANTA Claus really did come to town last Friday night for the switching on of Bromsgrove's Christmas lights.  more...

29/11/06 - Bromsgrove pull a festive cup cracker

BROMSGROVE Rovers will clash with former fans favourite Martin O'Connor when the Greens play Halesowen Town in what is set to be a mouth-watering derby clash in December.  more...

Scouts build for the future

A project launched as part of a rebuild appeal for a new scout and guide hut in Barnt Green has raised thousands of pounds.  more...

In the pipeline

BROMSGROVE teenager Max Cooper has scooped a top shield at a plumbing apprentices' award day.  more...

Purse thefts warning

CHRISTMAS shoppers are being warned by police to be vigilant following a number of reported purse thefts in the town.  more...

Taking a chance

A FORMER Bromsgrove college student is hitting the right note on Channel 4's hit series Chancers on T4.  more...

Taking a chance

A FORMER Bromsgrove college student is hitting the right note on Channel 4's hit series Chancers on T4.  more...

Taking a chance

A FORMER Bromsgrove college student is hitting the right note on Channel 4's hit series Chancers on T4.  more...

Road rage man escapes prison

WHEN a moped rider remonstrated with a child in a 4x4 for throwing a bag of chips at him he was hit over the head with a snooker cue by the driver.  more...

Card said ‘two hearts, one life . . .'

THE heartbroken husband of a cosmetic surgeon to the stars who was killed in a motorway crash a day before her wedding anniversary has paid tribute to his wife who "made life interesting and fun".  more...

Flushed with success

WATER-tight youngsters at Meadows First School have won a top award for their saving water project.  more...

Christmas is set for an early arrival

A WISH will come true tomorrow (Thursday) for families in the Bromsgrove area, who have been living in overcrowded conditions, when they get an early Christmas present as they move into a new affordable housing scheme in Villiers Road, Charford.  more...

Body found after woman collides with train

A BODY of a woman was found in Bromsgrove after she was in collision with a train.  more...

Point-to-Point fixtures announced

THE fixtures for the 2007 Point-to-Point season have been announced.  more...

Point-to-Point fixtures announced

THE fixtures for the 2007 Point-to-Point season have been announced.  more...

Point-to-Point fixtures announced

THE fixtures for the 2007 Point-to-Point season have been announced.  more...

Point-to-Point fixtures announced

THE fixtures for the 2007 Point-to-Point season have been announced.  more...

The lights of love

THE St Richard's Hospice Lights of Love will be shining across Droitwich Spa next week following a special service and switch on ceremony.  more...

Making money grow

BUDDING businessmen and women are being given the chance to perfect their selling skills during Droitwich Spa High School's annual Flourishing Fivers scheme.  more...

Rewards for shop loyalty

A NEW scheme could be put into place to encourage townsfolk to support Spa traders by shopping in the High Street.  more...

Graduation day

A Spa mature student was among 270 people to graduate from Warwickshire College.  more...

Graduation day

A Spa mature student was among 270 people to graduate from Warwickshire College.  more...

First aid appeal

A TEAM of emergency first aiders is appealing for help from townsfolk to raise much-needed funds to buy life saving equipment.  more...

Meet Santa

SANTA Claus and his magical reindeer are to be the guests of honour at a Droitwich school when it holds its annual Christmas fair this Friday.  more...

Drop-in for youngsters

DROITWICH could have a network of drop-in centres for young people to help fight anti-social behaviour.  more...

Head Kenndy

A SEASON of success for Broadway golfer Ed Kennedy was capped when he topped the Gloucestershire Golf Union Junior Order of Merit.  more...

Head Kenndy

A SEASON of success for Broadway golfer Ed Kennedy was capped when he topped the Gloucestershire Golf Union Junior Order of Merit.  more...

Head Kennedy!

A SEASON of success for Broadway golfer Ed Kennedy was capped when he topped the Gloucestershire Golf Union Junior Order of Merit.  more...

Four-goal Heritage is Riverside hero

RIVERSIDE reached the last eight of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Bluck Cup competition with victory at last year's semi-finalists Lenches Lions.  more...

Hat-trick for Paul as Ilmington reign

ONLY eight games survived the heavy rain in the Stratford Alliance but it was raining goals at Ilmington as the hosts banged in an afternoon handful.  more...

Spotlight on junior footballers

Inkberrow Eagles U-11 0, Badsey Rgrs 4 JOE Gisbourne denied the Eagles an early lead with a couple of fine saves before Rangers took charge.  more...

Wheelers earn plaudits

ANDY Dolphin and other dedicated volunteers from Evesham Wheelers received praise for their hard work and perseverence in the autumn edition of "Go RIde", British Cycling's magazine for youth development.  more...

Campbell wins Series finale

ARDEN SC's last race of the Autumn Series, and of 2006, took place with the Avon running at around six knots and the water level well above its banks.  more...

Larger boys take some stopping

Shipston U-14 67pts, Evesham U13/14 7 DESPITE starting well, the first half was all Shipston with nothing going Evesham's way despite their best efforts.  more...

Larger boys take some stopping

Shipston U-14 67pts, Evesham U13/14 7 DESPITE starting well, the first half was all Shipston with nothing going Evesham's way despite their best efforts.  more...

Larger boys take some stopping

Shipston U-14 67pts, Evesham U13/14 7 DESPITE starting well, the first half was all Shipston with nothing going Evesham's way despite their best efforts.  more...

Under-8s stay unbeaten

EVESHAM'S Under-8s played two games against Shipston - drawing the first 6-6 and winning the second 7-5.  more...

Sides produce some excellent action

Evesham U-10 20pts, Shipston 10 A HARD-FOUGHT, yet good natured contest provided excellent displays from both teams last Sunday.  more...

Jubilee joy for Rogers

Evesham Jubilee Society TWENTY-TWO members took advantage of a fine weather forecast and enjoyed a pleasant morning's fishing at the Jubilee Fishery.  more...

Reds reple

Evesham and District Table Tennis Association WYRE Elite remain the team to beat in Division One despite losing their 100 per cent record after being held 5-5 by Bengeworth Red.  more...

Reds repel Elite charge

Evesham and District Table Tennis Association WYRE Elite remain the team to beat in Division One despite losing their 100 per cent record after being held 5-5 by Bengeworth Red.  more...

Pershore back in business

Pershore 5, Kynoch 4 PERSHORE will feel as if they have turned the corner by securing their first DTZ Hockey League win in five games.  more...

Slatter's late strike wins it for Bret

Bretforton 3, Devizes 2 BRETFORTON notched up another league win but had to wait until the last minute before striking the crucial blow.  more...

More misery for second string

Stroud 3, Bretforton II 2 THE home side took advantage of Bretforton's slump in form to heap more misery on the Vale visitors.  more...

Treble for Cambels in five-star show

Evesham Ladies ll 5, Droitwich III 0 MIDFIELD and defence combined well in the early stages with Jo Batch in fine form and it was Ali Cambels who opened the scoring after 20 minutes.  more...

Umpire's regret no solace for losers

Warwick 2, Evesham 1 SATURDAY'S sufferers will still be wondering how a controversial umpiring decision denied them a point in the Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League game.  more...

Historic hill views could be reinstated

HISTORIC views across the town of Malvern and the Severn Vale could be opened up on the lower slopes of the Malvern Hills.  more...

Car was just like a missile

A MECHANIC drank 15 pints of beer the night before he crashed into two vehicles during a police chase.  more...

Business units plan at former nightclub

Business units to give budding local entrepreneurs a place to set up shop are being planned on the site of a former nightclub in Malvern.  more...

Bogus asylum pair jailed for knife raids

TWO bogus asylum seekers who held up five betting shops at knifepoint, including one in Malvern Link, have been locked up for a total of 17 years.  more...

Cards celebrate best about town

FOR this year's Christmas card competition, Jacqui Smith MP decided to involve young people in designing pictures with a Redditch theme to celebrate the best the town has to offer.  more...

New toy appeal

THE Redditch branch of the Salvation Army is appealing for Christmas toys to brighten up young lives this festive season.  more...

Fascinating world of forensic science

SENIOR forensic investigator Dave Hatcher, who helped nail the notorious Redditch car park murderer in 1984, is urging science degree graduates to sign up with the police.  more...

Fascinating world of forensic science

SENIOR forensic investigator Dave Hatcher, who helped nail the notorious Redditch car park murderer in 1984, is urging science degree graduates to sign up with the police.  more...

Fascinating world of forensic science

SENIOR forensic investigator Dave Hatcher, who helped nail the notorious Redditch car park murderer in 1984, is urging science degree graduates to sign up with the police.  more...

Now Kevin is parking mad!

KEVIN Beresford, the Astwood Bank author of Roundabouts of Great Britain, is now putting the spotlight on Redditch car parks.  more...

Beacon of success

NEW college has been named as a beacon of educational excellence.  more...

Guiding light

A STAR will be shining brightly in Studley this Christmas thanks to a campaign by church groups.  more...

Festive cheer at craft fair

RESIDENTS can enjoy some festive cheer while getting some present shopping out of the way at Forge Mill Museum's Christmas craft fair.  more...

Shared homes scheme

AFFORDABLE homes are available in Astwood Bank.  more...

New dental practice makes it to final four

A REDDITCH dental practice is fighting tooth and nail to be named the best new practice in the West Midlands.  more...

Have a say on issues at forum

RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on local issues at a public forum.  more...

Work begins on children’s centre

By Helen Clarke WORK has started on a £400,000 children's centre at Batchley First School.  more...

Work begins on children’s centre

WORK has started on a £400,000 children's centre at Batchley First School.  more...

Rich harvest of farm memories

AFTER a lifetime in the wholesale meat business, Wythall farmer Harry Shutkever has become a published author at the age of 79 - with a book he wrote 30 years ago.  more...

Two new orders come into force

POLICE have secured two new Section 30 dispersal orders in Crabbs Cross.  more...

Festive feast is in store

A FESTIVE feast of hot pork rolls, mince pies and chestnuts will be on offer when Forge Mill Museum holds its Christmas fair on Saturday from 4-6pm.  more...

Jobless total in new fall

MORE than 100 people in Redditch found a job in October, cutting the town's jobless figures.  more...

Pudsey cash still rolling in

MONEY is still coming in from kind-hearted folk who pulled out all the stops for the Children in Need Appeal.  more...

Red Cross appeals for home helpers

MORE volunteers are needed for the Red Cross Home from Hospital scheme after it was flooded with people in Redditch and Bromsgrove needing help.  more...

Stem cell hopes for MS sufferer

A MULTIPLE Sclerosis sufferer from Oakenshaw who travelled to Germany for pioneering medical care is recovering at home.  more...

Images from the past

FOR nostalgic Redditch folk who like to take a step back in time, there's a book out packed with pictures of the old town, long before ring roads were ever dreamt of.  more...

Crackdown cuts crime

CRIME in the south of Redditch has fallen sharply after a month-long police crackdown.  more...

Appeal still needs to raise £1,000

ORGANISERS from the Craig Evans Appeal netted an additional £425 from a collection at Tesco recently to help send some life-limited children to a Santa Sleepover.  more...

Psychiatric tests ordered for thief

A BURGLAR who escaped with more than £6,000 worth of property in two house raids on the same day is to be examined by a psychiatrist before being sentenced.  more...

Ringing changes

A REDDITCH surgery has installed a new phone system that will help patients to get in touch.  more...

Living memorial

A WOODLAND garden has been created and a memorial plaque unveiled in memory of a Redditch woman who dedicated her life to serving the community.  more...

Villagers oppose offices scheme

PLANS for an office development in Sambourne have met with opposition from villagers and the parish council.  more...

Royal reward for charity stalwart

A DEDICATED fundraiser has been given the royal seal of approval for his hard work.  more...

Strip success!

A GROUP of 10 strapping Redditch men were more than willing to give the shirts off their backs in the name of a good cause.  more...

Service fares are set to rise

PEOPLE who use the Dial-A-Ride service in Redditch face paying slightly higher fares from April 2007.  more...

Enjoying the fruits of their labour

HEADLESS Cross pensioners have done a bloomin' good job improving their sheltered housing scheme garden.  more...

Blues clash washed out

SUNDAY'S rain-enforced postponement against champions-elect Arsenal could prove a blessing for Birmingham City Ladies with defender Gemma Butler set to return to fitness.  more...

Blues clash washed out

SUNDAY'S rain-enforced postponement against champions-elect Arsenal could prove a blessing for Birmingham City Ladies with defender Gemma Butler set to return to fitness.  more...

Transfer wrangle

FECKENHAM boss Lee Ross faces a fight to keep hold of defender Kevin Leggatt.  more...

Transfer wrangle

FECKENHAM boss Lee Ross faces a fight to keep hold of defender Kevin Leggatt.  more...

Bees slip

STRUGGLING Studley slipped to the foot of the Midland Alliance table on Saturday following a 2-1 defeat at Boldmere St Michaels.  more...

Ten-man Cross hold on

Headless Cross Ladies 2 Leamington Lions 2  more...

Seven on the spin

Malvern 0 Redditch VC 1  more...

Alcester get back in the groove

Alcester 25 Upton on Severn 0  more...

Monarchs hit Hawks

LEADERS Lickey Monarchs saw off Droitwich Hawks in a tense Bromsrgove and Redditch Table Tennis League affair which saw six of the singles games go to five games.  more...

Burford belter

ASTWOOD Bank's Dark Lane Angling Club fished their Doubles Shield on the Arrow.  more...

Festive trials treat

REDDITCH Motor Cycle Club are organising their annual Terry Cup Christmas Pudding trial on Sunday starting from Davis' Yard in Astwood Bank.  more...

Solihull held on a quagmire

Solihull 12 Malvern 12  more...

Old Eds stunned

Bloxwich 26 Five Ways Old Edwardians 22  more...

Kings ready for derby crunch

Kings Norton 20 Bournville 22  more...

Froggatt sidelined

Southam 18 Woodrush 10  more...

Redditch drawn at Hartpury

REDDITCH have been handed a potentially tricky away day in the fourth round of the EDF Energy Junior Vase.  more...

Seven wonders for Redditch

Redditch Ladies 7 Kings Heath 0  more...

Roundup

Basketball: Off-colour Cobras in late Lasers show

KIDDERMINSTER Cobras struck lucky after clinching a dramatic 65-64 win over Great Barr Lasers despite producing a below-par performance in the West Midlands Premier Division.  more...

Basketball: Off-colour Cobras in late Lasers show

KIDDERMINSTER Cobras struck lucky after clinching a dramatic 65-64 win over Great Barr Lasers despite producing a below-par performance in the West Midlands Premier Division.  more...

Basketball: Off-colour Cobras in late Lasers show

KIDDERMINSTER Cobras struck lucky after clinching a dramatic 65-64 win over Great Barr Lasers despite producing a below-par performance in the West Midlands Premier Division.  more...

Basketball: Off-colour Cobras in late Lasers show

KIDDERMINSTER Cobras struck lucky after clinching a dramatic 65-64 win over Great Barr Lasers despite producing a below-par performance in the West Midlands Premier Division.  more...

Cricket: It's carry on captains at Stourport

NOT ON YET PHIL Williams and Kevin Haycock will continue as Stourport Cricket Club's first and second team skippers in the Worcestershire County League, it was decided at the annual meeting last week.  more...

Cricket: It's carry on captains at Stourport

PHIL Williams and Kevin Haycock will continue as Stourport Cricket Club's first and second team skippers in the Worcestershire County League, it was decided at the annual meeting last week.  more...

Pedestrian assaulted by cyclist

A STOURPORT cyclist is being hunted by police after a teenage pedestrian was assaulted in a motiveless attack.  more...

Rugby

Junior rugby round up

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

Six-try Droitwich too strong for Cleobury

In-form Spa's winning margin of 32 points over bottom side Cleobury Mortimer was enough to raise the team over Old Halesonians, because of their superior points difference.  more...

Six-try Droitwich too strong for Cleobury

In-form Spa's winning margin of 32 points over bottom side Cleobury Mortimer was enough to raise the team over Old Halesonians, because of their superior points difference.  more...

Stafford get a stuffing

CAPTAIN Lee Wainright led by example to get Bromsgrove back on track with a seven try demolition of bottom side Stafford in the Midlands Division Two West on Saturday at Finstall Park.  more...

Stafford get a stuffing

CAPTAIN Lee Wainright led by example to get Bromsgrove back on track with a seven try demolition of bottom side Stafford in the Midlands Division Two West on Saturday at Finstall Park.  more...

Stafford get a stuffing

CAPTAIN Lee Wainright led by example to get Bromsgrove back on track with a seven try demolition of bottom side Stafford in the Midlands Division Two West on Saturday at Finstall Park.  more...

KCs: Mean machine set for tough test

KIDDERMINSTER could be without Rob Parker when they try travel to Midlands Three West North promotion-chasers Sutton Coldfield for a "tough test" on Saturday.  more...

Mortimer men mauled in mismatch of the day

BOTTOM-of-the-table Cleobury Mortimer suffered another dismal defeat when they went down 44-8 at home to leaders Droitwich in the mismatch of the day.  more...

Cleobury dogfight boosted by duo's return

CLEOBURY Mortimer will be boosted by the return of two key players when they try to stave of the threat of relegation away at Old Leamingtons on Saturday.  more...

Schools

Pupils learn from robotic friend

PUPILS at a Hollywood school are getting some help with their education from a robotic friend.  more...

Solo success for violinist

A KINGSLEY College pupil has scooped top prize in the Worcestershire Young Musician of the Year competition.  more...

Theatre

Now it’s Peter Pan on ice

THE splendid Russian Ice Stars are back in the county and thrilling audiences this week at the Forum in Malvern.  more...

Spring is set to stun

SPRING looks set to be stunning! Well it certainly will be when it comes to the Malvern Theatres' programme for the turn of the year because it offers performances that will encompass all areas of the stage - and even a spot of nudity.  more...

Show to ‘Hook’ audience

A NEW production of Peter Pan appearing at the Palace Theatre in Redditch starts next Monday.  more...

Three Counties Pics

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Sarah Bowman models a gown from A-Z Wedding Services  more...

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Lisa Marie Evans modelling a dress from Pronuptia, with one of the beautiful little bridesmaid models  more...

Travel

Escape hurly-burly in lakeside boltholes

THE Lake District becomes a magical winter wonderland in the run-up to Christmas.  more...

What'S On

Comics convention returns to Midlands

GREAT Britain's first ever comics convention was held in Birmingham in 1968. Since then comics fans have also gathered to celebrate the medium they love in Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester.  more...

Town museum of merriment

FESTIVE fun is being brought to Bromsgrove with a whole host of activities taking place at the town's museum.  more...

No Blue Christmas

THE Elvis Presley Fan Club in Bromsgrove is hoping to make sure they avoid a Blue Christmas when the group holds a festive disco this Friday.  more...

  
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