Stories for 6 December 2006

Acorns

Pupils and choir team up for hospice

SINGERS young and old have been getting ready for a candlelit concert in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Come to the Christmas barn to help out hospice

CHRISTMAS shoppers who want to help Acorns Children's Hospice should head to The Christmas Barn at Church Farm, Shrawley, near Worcester, which is opening for two weeks to help support families of life-limited youngsters.  more...

Alcester

Man escapes jail for cue attack

WHEN a moped rider remonstrated 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...

Homes talks at Commons

AN Oversley Mill Park resident has met MPs to discuss better rights for people living in park homes.  more...

Honour for decades of service

TWO Alcester women have been rewarded for decades of dedicated service to the British Red Cross.  more...

Double joy for twins

IDENTICAL twins and former Alcester Grammar School pupils Louise and Charlotte Foy have proved themselves doubly clever by each winning university scholarships.  more...

Fair nets nursery cash

A FESTIVE fair at Alcester Nursery Studio proved to be a real Christmas cracker.  more...

Alexandra Hospital

The fight continues...one year on

A YEAR on from lauching its campaign, the Save the Alex action group has vowed to keep on fighting for essential health services to stay in Redditch.  more...

Bishop'S Column

Bishop's Diary - The Right Rev Peter Selby

This is the way the world ends "  more...

Body And Soul

After my dad died I had no one to talk to – until I met Sarah

WHEN Sarah Vaughan's father died of cancer, understandably her world fell apart.  more...

After my dad died I had no one to talk to – until I met Sarah

WHEN Sarah Vaughan's father died of cancer, understandably her world fell apart.  more...

After my dad died I had no one to talk to – until I met Sarah

WHEN Sarah Vaughan's father died of cancer, understandably her world fell apart.  more...

Business

Mayor joins celebration

YAMAZAKI Mazak's open house celebration to mark 25 years in Worcester was hailed a resounding success.  more...

It’s time to enter your firm for 2007 awards

WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire's biggest business awards are to be held again next year.  more...

Business News

Narrow miss for firm

A REDDITCH company has missed out on winning an award from the national British Chambers of Commerce.  more...

Mettis clinches £9m deal

A REDDITCH-based company is flying high after winning a multi-million pound contract to provide aircraft parts.  more...

Distributors Kleen up!

A HUSBAND-and-wife team of distributors have been rewarded with a trip to Mauritius for achieving top sales figures.  more...

Welsh holidays

AN Alvechurch company specialising in holidays on British waterways will be able to offer breaks in Wales for the first time now it has acquired Red Line Boats.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester Cancer Research UK

THE Alcester volunteers for Cancer Research UK are celebrating 25 years.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Alcester

PRESIDENT Pam Bailey welcomed members and guest speaker Fran Hales to the November meeting, held at The Moat House, Kings Coughton.  more...

The Redditch Society

THE talk on November 10 was given by well known television personality Henry Sandon.  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

AT the 230th meeting at the Holly Bush Hotel on November 22, members were entertained by member Roger Curtis, whose subject was the BBC in wartime.  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

AT the 230th meeting at the Holly Bush Hotel on November 22, members were entertained by member Roger Curtis, whose subject was the BBC in wartime.  more...

Soroptimist International

THE Soroptimist International Club of Redditch and Bromsgrove has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a dinner dance.  more...

Wythall History Society

"OUR Heritage in Stained Glass" was the title of the November talk given by Roy Albutt, and illustrated by wonderful slides, concentrating on the stained glass makers of Worcestershire and the West Midlands.  more...

Coach'S Column

Sixways buzzing as Warriors lift gloom

THE atmosphere at Sixways is tremendous at the moment after another win and another good performance.  more...

Cricket

Colwall Ladies fixtures fixed

THE recently launced Colwall Ladies CC are scheduled to welcome Old Hill for their opening game of the season on Sunday, April 29.  more...

Colwall Ladies fixtures fixed

THE recently launched Colwall Ladies CC are scheduled to welcome Old Hill for their opening game of the season on Sunday, April 29.  more...

Features

Search for a home

AN animal is for life, not just for Christmas. But who helps pick up the pieces when things go wrong and pets need a second chance of a new loving home.  more...

Fixtures

Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

The latest fixtures for the current season in the Southern League Midlands Division One  more...

Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

The latest fixtures for the current season in the Southern League Midlands Division One  more...

Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

The latest fixtures for the current season in the Southern League Midlands Division One  more...

Football

Sunday League results

All the Sunday League results from the surround area.  more...

Junior results

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

Junior results

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

Spa run comes to an end

Droitwich Spa FC crashed out of the Worcesterhire Junior Cup with a narrow loss to Littleton on Saturday.  more...

Villa step up cup defence

DEFENDING champions Fairfield made sure they booked their place in the semi-finals of the President's Cup on Saturday.  more...

Spartak aim for

BARNT Green Spartak FC have a chance to end their poor run of form when they take on struggling Brocton at the Victoria Ground tonight (Wednesday, December 6, 7.45pm kick off).  more...

General Sport

Girls excel in district finals

ATHLETICS: PUPILS from Bromsgrove Prep School dominated the district cross country championships by winning every age group.  more...

In Brief

Collection raises cash

A STREET collection in Redditch has helped to raise funds to protect animals.  more...

Church back online

A WEALTH of information about St Luke's Church, Evesham Road, Headless Cross, can now be discovered on a rebuilt website.  more...

Pub revamp

A POPULAR Redditch pub has undergone a complete facelift after a week long refurbishment programme..  more...

Wrong date

WE would like to point out that the Primrose Hospice Memorial Service at Redditch Crematorium was held on Saturday, November 18 and will not be held on December 18, as reported earlier.  more...

Get creative at library

YOUNGSTERS have the chance to get creative this Christmas at Alvechurch Library.  more...

Choir competition

LOCAL schools will be battling it out at the Kingfisher Christmas Choir Competition.  more...

Plans for footpath

A FOOTPATH in Silllins Avenue, Lakeside, near a site where housing association properties are planned is to be diverted.  more...

Homes scheme

FIVE houses could be built at Callow Hill Lane in Redditch if developers get the go-ahead.  more...

Directors chosen

SIX non-executive directors have been selected to help steer the newly-formed Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) formed in October.  more...

Kidder News Latest

All aboard for Santa’s special singalong

SEVERN Valley Railway passengers will be hitting the high notes when the annual Christmas carol train steams out of Bewdley on Saturday.  more...

Voters say 'No' to controversial Sixth Form plays

EXAM boards should not be setting controverisal plays such as Greek for Sixth Formers to study. That was the general consensus among those voting in our online poll.  more...

Graduate is town's youngest magistrate

A STOURPORT college lecturer is relishing the challenge of becoming Kidderminster's youngest ever magistrate at the age of 23.  more...

Warning to secure sheds

WYRE Forest homeowners are being urged to ensure their gardens and sheds are secure after a spate of burglaries.  more...

Safe stolen from health centre

A SAFE containing cheques and cash has been stolen after an overnight raid at Kidderminster Health Centre.  more...

Latest

Tanker crash closes motorway

AN overturned oil tanker is causing chaos for commuters travelling on the M5.  more...

Tanker crash blocks motorway

AN overturned oil tanker is causing chaos for commuters travelling on the M5.  more...

Oil tanker removed from motorway

An oil tanker which crashed on the M5 earlier today has finally been removed.  more...

Shake-up for city benefits and revenue service

THE BENEFITS and revenue service at Worcester City Council is to be merged with other district councils following a landmark decision at Guildhall.  more...

Shake-up for city benefits service

THE BENEFITS and revenue service at Worcester City Council is to be merged with other district councils following a landmark decision at Guildhall.  more...

Shake-up for city benefits service

THE BENEFITS and revenue service at Worcester City Council is to be merged with other district councils following a landmark decision at Guildhall.  more...

Son's horror as gas blast destroys flat

A son has spoken of his shock after a gas blast ripped through his father's flat as he made a cup of tea.  more...

Christmas light competition

IS your neighbour making a spectacle of his home this Christmas?  more...

Woman hurt in bag snatch attempt

AN Evesham woman received head injuries after her head was banged against a wall during an attempted handbag snatch last night.  more...

£800 figurine stolen in Broadway

BROADWAY police are appealing for witnesses after a smartly dressed man walked out of The Bindery Gallery in the High Street carrying an antique figurine.  more...

Car stereo stolen

POLICE in Evesham are appealing for witnesses after a Sony stereo valued at £100 was stolen from a black Ford Ka parked in Owletts End.  more...

Church chase Vase victory

SHAUN Cunnington's Alvechurch face a daunting 450-mile round trip this weekend when they head north to play Newcastle Blue Star in the third round of the FA Vase.  more...

Church chase Vase victory

SHAUN Cunnington's Alvechurch face a daunting 450-mile round trip this weekend when they head north to play Newcastle Blue Star in the third round of the FA Vase.  more...

Redditch bid to upset odds

Redditch 15 Birmingham Civil Service 0  more...

B&R lose ground at Nuneaton

BROMSGROVE and Redditch sit 11th in the Birmingham Cross Country League after the second meeting - at Newbold Comyn, Nuneaton on Saturday.  more...

Latets

Crackdown curbs crime

THE war against car crime and criminal damage in Church Hill is slowly being won, according to police.  more...

Letters

Labour must take the blame for our funding

SIR - Re: "Tories spent schools money on transport" (Letters, November 18).  more...

Europe was often at war before EU

SIR - May I endeavour to reply to N Winter's somewhat muddled contribution (Letters, November 13).  more...

Our goal is to hear bells chime again

SIR - John Hinton writes (Letters, November 28) that he regrets the loss of the clock chimes of St Swithun's Church.  more...

Hospital treated our mum with care

SIR - My 90-year-old mother recently spent six weeks in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a fall.  more...

What a reassuring idea shoe box is

SIR - Like many other grandparents, we have supported the Christmas Child appeal launched in our grandson's school.  more...

We need a crossing outside Sainsbury’s

SIR - There should be a pedestrian crossing by Sainsbury's store.  more...

Let’s keep to a lower dose, please

SIR - Good grief! A full page of George Cowley letters (Letters Special, November 28).  more...

Old women galore

SIR - John Phillpott asks (Seven Days, November 25) "Are women the new men?" I don't know, but I know several men who are old women.  more...

Check the facts...

I WILL keep it brief but I wish to respond to Cllr Shannon's letter in last week's Your View in which a number of comments were made regarding myself.  more...

Vanishing trees!

LIVING in Cofton Hackett I travel along the Lickey Road on my way to work at the University of Birmingham.  more...

Action sooner...

I MUST respond to the article in the Advertiser/Messenger regarding the worst blackspot in Bromsgrove' - the road junction where Perryfields Road and Whitford Road meet Kidderminster Road.  more...

Try standing

NEARLY every week Your View contains complaints from Bromsgrove residents who are dissatisfied with the service they receive from the district council, or with some aspect of government policy adversely affecting them.  more...

Spare time

I READ with interest David Bramston's letter last week with reference to Bromsgrove District Council's lack of action on the state of the roads on the Oakalls estate A similar situation existed on the footpath along the Stourbridge Road, Catshill. This was from the Kingfisher Nurseries towards the Crown Inn where pedestrians had to do battle with overgrown hedges at a point as you go over the brow of the hill, just before the Crown.  more...

A milestone

EARLIER this year, back in February, the Advertiser/Messenger reported that Graham Stanton had discovered a lost milestone in a ditch two miles from Redditch and four miles from Bromsgrove - a quarter of a century from when he last remembered seeing it.  more...

Well collected

THE Bromsgrove Branch of Leukaemia Research would like to thank customers of Morrisons and Asda who recently contributed to collections we held in September and November.  more...

Great relief

THROUGH Your View can I thank the lady who found my purse in Bromsgrove on November 20 and took it in to Barclays Bank.  more...

Big switch-on was a switch-off!

I AM writing on behalf of myself and probably a good percentage of Bromsgrove, at yet again a very poor show of Christmas lights in the High Street.  more...

Service is so badly needed

THANK you for the opportunity to respond to your invitation to voice our concerns regarding radiotherapy in Worcestershire - a service that has been desperately needed for many years.  more...

Letter from Westminster - 6 December 2006

ON Friday, I went to see a company in Astwood Bank making components for an award-winning lighting product.  more...

Listings

Where to go

All the music, theatre and other entertaining events going on in the region.  more...

Manager'S View

New deal means we can build for future

I AM delighted to have signed my contract extension until the end of next season.  more...

New deal means we can build for future

I AM delighted to have signed my contract extension until the end of next season.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - December 8, 1906

WITH regard to the issue over the payment of members of the Fire Brigade, the clerk said he found that the Baths and Fire Brigade Committee at a meeting on June 6, 1904 passed the following resolution, which was approved: "The committee recommended that in future when the brigade had attended a fire, an account of the charges be rendered forthwith and that Redditch Council, at their next ensuing meeting, authorise the payment of the firemen of the amount which they may be entitled to, subject to any adjustements which may be necessary."  more...

50 years ago - December 7, 1956

ALL the Hungarian refugees, except the two in hospital, have now been interviewed by the Ministry of Labour and their former occupations noted.  more...

25 years ago - December 4, 1981

REDDITCH Council will make no payouts from £3,500 left from the takings of the town's lottery, which folded this year because of Government delays in renewing a licence.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, December 8, 1906

CHARLES Field, Walter Field, Henry Fox, Ashwell Banner and Jephtha Davenport were five youths all of Bournheath charged with playing a game of chance - pitch and toss in a public footpath leading from Yarnold Lane to Dordale. PC James said he watched the defendants for about a quarter of an hour from a distance of about seven yards. When they saw him they ran away. He had received many complaints of youths breaking into sheds on allotments for the purpose of card playing. Each was fined 1s and 5s costs.  more...

50 Years Ago, December 8, 1956

FOR what could be the last time the annual speech day at Bromsgrove High School was held in the Stourbridge Road buildings where the school had been established in 1912. Next year it was hoped the school would be transferred to new buildings that were being erected off Well Lane.  more...

25 Years Ago, December 4, 1981

A MUM said someone could be killed unless golf enthusiasts were stopped from practising on a school playing field. Mary Howse, of Harvington Road, Harwood Park, said there had been numerous near misses experienced by her family and neighbours. Golf addicts were using an unfenced playing field at South Bromsgrove High School. A dispute between the district and county council had stopped fencing work until ownership of an extra piece of land affected by the Eastern Bypass excavations was solved.  more...

Music

Rabbit song is tasty on the ears

From Cockney to classc - the Artrix is packed with music over the coming week.  more...

Rabbit song is tasty on the ears

From Cockney to classc - the Artrix is packed with music over the coming week.  more...

Rabbit song is tasty on the ears

From Cockney to classc - the Artrix is packed with music over the coming week.  more...

British Christmas

THE Albion Band return to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall music venue for the sixth year to perform its popular Christmas show on Tuesday, December 12.  more...

Swingin’ the Christmas blues

EUROPE'S acclaimed Count Basie Tribute Orchestra is every Basie fan's dream and of all the big bands this orchestra remains the biggest crowd-puller world-wide.  more...

News

Preece extends his City contract

ANDY Preece has given Worcester City fans a timely boost by signing a one-year contract extension.  more...

Defender Smith pens new City deal

CHRIS Smith has followed in his manager's footsteps by committing himself to Worces-ter City.  more...

DefenderSmith pens new City deal

CHRIS Smith has followed in his manager's footsteps by committing himself to Worces-ter City.  more...

Knurek signs forms for Hereford

TEENAGE goalkeeper Darren Knurek has signed for Hereford United as cover for the rest of the season.  more...

Happy West looks ahead

PAUL West had a smile as long as Weston sea front after watching his Evesham United side continue their impressive form in knockout competitions this season.  more...

Darren signs on for Bulls

TEENAGE goalkeeper Darren Knurek has signed for Hereford United as cover for the rest of the season.  more...

Swifts settle for a Stour draw

STOURPORT went some way to avenging their Errea Cup exit at the hands of neighbours Stourbridge with a battling 2-2 draw with the Southern Football League Division One Midlands high-fliers.  more...

Swifts settle for a Stour draw

STOURPORT went some way to avenging their Errea Cup exit at the hands of neighbours Stourbridge with a battling 2-2 draw with the Southern Football League Division One Midlands high-fliers.  more...

Teams

MALVERN RFC  more...

Leaders are too strong

MALVERN Rugby Club found Midlands Two West league leaders Burton too strong for them at Spring Lane on Saturday as they failed to score for the first time this season.  more...

Whild tips Kettering

LOOK no further than Kettering Town for the Nationwide Conference North title!  more...

Opinion

Drink-drive widow must be heeded

Emma Gilbert is one of many people who have lost a loved one to a drink-driver. But she doesn't harbour any ill-will towards the perpetrator, because the person who killed her husband while under the influence was... her husband.  more...

Reports

Shoot-out success caps fabulous fightback

Evesham United 3, Hemel Hempstead Town 3 (aet) Evesham won 4-2 on penalties DOWN and almost out at half-time. Evesham's players staged a remarkable fightback to book an FA Trophy first round visit to Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Spring Lane side go for a Burton

MALVERN 0, BURTON 15PTS  more...

Spring Lane side go for a Burton

MALVERN 0, BURTON 15PTS  more...

Fear for Reds

Kettering Town 3 Redditch United 1  more...

Reviews

Great start to panto season

CHRISTMAS and pantos go together like turkey and stuffing and the Lickey End Players set the festive ball rolling with their super production of Little Red Riding Hood.  more...

The Futureheads, Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, November 29

SUNDERLAND post-punk outfit The Futureheads were out to have some fun as they laughed and joked their way through their night in Wolverhampton.  more...

Round-Up

We’ll be right behind the Santas

SANTAS running through the streets of Worcester are to be cheered on by a group of sinners.  more...

Neal begins treble title quest in Kent

MATT Neal will begin his quest for a hat-trick of Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championships at Brands Hatch.  more...

Malvern go for a Burton in league

MALVERN failed to score a point as well-drilled league leaders Burton won 15-0 at Spring Lane.  more...

Help me find mystery Worcester man who

A CHANCE meeting in an airport, which changed a woman's life, has turned into a search for true love.  more...

Drink-driver widow’s plea

THE widow of a man who died while he was drink-driving has begged others not to make the same mistake.  more...

Anger at £1,000 bill as village hall vandals strike for second time.

VANDALS have struck at Callow End village hall for the second time in two weeks, causing damage estimated at more than £1,000.  more...

Student’s dress falls short in top competition

A PART-time fashion student from Worcester has spoken of her disappointment at not winning a national design competition.  more...

Try out reiki

VISITORS to a Worcester salon can try out reiki and reflexology at a taster evening later this month.  more...

£50,000 salaries are on the increase

THE number of district council workers in Worcestershire earning more than £50,000 has shot up over the past four years.  more...

£50,000 salaries are on the increase

THE number of district council workers in Worcestershire earning more than £50,000 has shot up over the past four years.  more...

Read all about our school

BUDDING journalists at a Worcestershire school have been busy researching and writing stories for their very own newspaper.  more...

Free fruit, vegetables and milk for families after scheme revamp

FAMILIES on low incomes in Worcestershire are to be offered free fruit, vegetables and milk thanks to the revamp of a Second World War scheme.  more...

Bookshop can supply faiths texts

CUSTOMERS at a Christian bookshop in Worcester will still be able to buy copies of non-Christian holy texts despite the chain removing them from the shelves.  more...

We’ll be right behind the Santas

SANTAS running through the streets of Worcester are to be cheered on by a group of sinners.  more...

DROITWICH : Woman hit boys trying to stop her drinking

A FORMER home-care assistant assaulted two teenage boys in Droitwich after they tried to stop her from drinking any more alcohol as they thought she was too drunk, magistrates heard.  more...

My car was scratched when I parked in disabled space

ANOTHER angry driver has spoken out after his car was scratched while parked in a city centre car park.  more...

Marathon row helps charities

AN energetic rower has completed a challenge to row one million metres to raise money for charity.  more...

Fund-raisers get into festive spirit

DRINKERS at a Worcester pub are set to get into the festive spirit this weekend as they take part in a fund-raising carol service.  more...

Appreciating life more as you learn to live with HIV

WHEN Steve was just 23 he was diagnosed with a serious, life-threatening condition with no cure.  more...

Charity cash raised at tribute concert

A CONCERT staged by a Worcestershire band in tribute to a great friend of theirs who died after a cardiac malfunction has been hailed a huge success, raising thousands of pounds for charity.  more...

Good news for drivers

THERE was good news this week for responsible drivers visiting Bromsgrove town centre for a night out.  more...

Lighting up lives

DYSLEXIC youngsters will benefit from the efforts of a Bromsgrove woman who every year brings Christmas magic to scores of wide-eyed children when she turns her home into a stunning Santa's grotto.  more...

Lighting up lives

DYSLEXIC youngsters will benefit from the efforts of a Bromsgrove woman who every year brings Christmas magic to scores of wide-eyed children when she turns her home into a stunning Santa's grotto.  more...

Stolen stamps

Three men appeared at Worcester Crown Court in connection with handling stolen post office savings stamps.  more...

Mark's marathon trek

COURAGEOUS Mark Jones is celebrating after completing a 1,200-mile fundraising hike to help children in a Brazilian village that he says changed his life.  more...

Council’s festive treat when you go Christmas shopping

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Bromsgrove will have an early festive treat with free car parking in the town.  more...

Advice for young on perils of alcohol

YOUNG people in Bromsgrove are getting advice on the dangers of drinking too much alcohol over Christmas and New Year.  more...

Sunday League results

All the Sunday League results from the surround area.  more...

Sunday League results

All the Sunday League results from the surround area.  more...

Sunday League results

All the Sunday League results from the surround area.  more...

Barn makeover is child’s play

A CONVERTED cow barn has been refurbished to provide a super safe indoor adventure soft play area for youngsters staying at Dodford Children's Holiday Farm near Bromsgrove.  more...

Looking for big turnout

POLICE are hoping for a record attendance at the meeting of Rubery PACT (Partners and Communities Together) next Monday.  more...

High winds hit power supplies

SUNDAY'S high winds left many householders in Bromsgrove having to forego their morning cuppa and a hot lunchtime meal.  more...

More young blood joins team

Bromsgrove cycling team MJS Racing have added more youth.  more...

Jenvey ready to put on a show

Boxer Dave Jenvey will be fighting at Stoke Prior Sports and Social Club on Thursday night.  more...

The party goes on

FESTIVE fever will be coming to a village near Bromsgrove with a traditional children's Christmas party thanks to kindhearted sponsors.  more...

Diamonds are forever

A SOCIAL gathering of family and friends marked the diamond wedding anniversary of a Barnt Green couple.  more...

Rising from the ashes

AN animal sanctuary near Bromsgrove, which was inundated with kindhearted donations after fundraising stock was destroyed by a blaze, is set to re-open its charity shop.  more...

Rising from the ashes

AN animal sanctuary near Bromsgrove, which was inundated with kindhearted donations after fundraising stock was destroyed by a blaze, is set to re-open its charity shop.  more...

It’s the end of an era

TWENTY years ago David Macey walked the short distance from the school where he had just been appointed head to the higher ground playing field where he could see the site spread out before him and thought: "How lucky I am."  more...

Banner targets Brackley for comeback

Winger Kevin Banner hopes to end his prolonged injury nightmare by stepping up his training.  more...

Museum signs off in style for 2006

A STOKE Heath museum concluded its 2006 season with a lively celebration of Christmas through the ages and a craft fair.  more...

Winger targets Brackley for comeback

Rovers winger Kevin Banner hopes to step up his fitness in an interview exclusive to the Advertiser/Messenger's website.  more...

Fresh look at services

RESIDENTS in two areas of Bromsgrove will take part in a ground breaking pilot scheme aimed at involving the community at grass roots level in the way councils provide services.  more...

Choral concert

THE Primrose Choir will be hoping to hit the right note when it holds its annual Christmas concert.  more...

Christmas is all wrapped up

YOUNGSTERS at a town school reckon they have Christmas all wrapped up as they prepare to raise cash for a trip to Africa.  more...

Hall to enter a new era

A GRAND unveiling is being planned following major refurbishment work at Salwarpe village hall.  more...

Hall to enter a new era

A GRAND unveiling is being planned following major refurbishment work at Salwarpe village hall.  more...

School trip of a lifetime

A GROUP of intrepid young explorers took in the heights of the Himalayas and the delights of Delhi during a school trip of a lifetime.  more...

School trip of a lifetime

A GROUP of intrepid young explorers took in the heights of the Himalayas and the delights of Delhi during a school trip of a lifetime.  more...

Housing award

A DROITWICH Spa housing group has received a top accolade for its performance in a range of areas.  more...

A finely tuned musical display

TALENTED Spa pupils fine tuned their instruments for a special musical concert for their parents.  more...

Turkey and all the trimmings

A FESTIVE lunch was held for some of Droitwich's elderly residents thanks to members of the town's Ladies Circle.  more...

High Street confusion

CONFUSION surrounding access to Droitwich Spa's High Street during the weekend is the latest row to hit the town centre.  more...

Shoot-out success caps fabulous fightback

Evesham United 3, Hemel Hempstead Town 3 (aet) Evesham won 4-2 on penalties DOWN and almost out at half-time. Evesham's players staged a remarkable fightback to book an FA Trophy first round visit to Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Joy for Jaspers but misery for Bret

Bretforton 1, Jaspers 3 BRETFORTON suffered their first league defeat of the season when Gloucestershire side Jaspers came out on top last weekend.  more...

Littleton land a county double

BOTH Littleton teams secured places in the semi-finals of their respective County Cups last Saturday.  more...

Carrie nets the winner

Kidderminster Res 3, Evesham Utd Ladies 4 PLAYING up the slope and against strong wind and heavy rain, United found themselves two goals down inside the first six minutes.  more...

Late leveller denies battling Evesham victory

Solihull Boro Colts 1, Evesham Utd U-16 1 EVESHAM put in a battling performance in difficult circumstances and nearly came away with all three points.  more...

Bulldogs pair bite hard

Evesham and District Table Tennis Association KINGTON Bulldogs maintained their dominance of Division Two with a 9-1 demolition of nearest rivals Wyre Barbedwyre.  more...

Top quality strikes secure success

Barlaston 2, Pershore 4 FOUR textbook goals from open play sealed three points from Saturday's DTZ League clash.  more...

Bearcroft bags win treble

Evesham 3, Finchfield 2 EVESHAM returned to winning ways last weekend in their latest Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League game.  more...

Sunk by a scoring spree

Newent 10, Bretforton II 2 NEWENT won Saturday's League One clash at a canter against an under strength Bretforton side.  more...

Hitting the hot spots

Evesham Ladies 3, Bromsgrove 0 AFTER dominating the previous week's game at Dro-itwich but only managing a goalless draw, Evesham were fired up to return to winning ways last Saturday.  more...

Worth the misery as players shine

Malvern 0, Evesham U-10s 10pts HAVING braved gale-force winds and torrential rain on the journey to Malvern, the Evesham supporters were treated to an excellent display from both teams.  more...

Evesham juniors rise to the occasion

Evesham U-15 24pts, Malvern 5 WHEN both sets of players took to the field, Evesham could well have felt intimidated by the physical presence of the visitors but, right from the kick-off, they took the game to the opposition.  more...

Hat-trick of wins

A COMBINED Under-7s and 8s Evesham squad returned home from Malvern with a hat-trick of wins.  more...

Errors prove costly

Malvern U13 10, Evesham U-13/14 5pts EVESHAM made a good start as forwards Andrew Uncles, Jordan Nobes, and Michael Penhalagan consistently won good ball.  more...

Hurley’s double a boost for Pershore

Pershore 25pts, Edwardians 15 PERSHORE continued their good home form on Saturday with victory after a tightly-contested game at Piddle Park.  more...

Maurice’s magic helps bring down Wanderers

Evesham 10pts, Worcester Wdrs 3 EVESHAM maintained continued their current good league form with a tight win over Worcester Wanderers on Saturday.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Hall vandals strike for the second time

VANDALS have struck at Callow End village hall for the second time in two weeks, causing damage estimated at more than £1,000.  more...

Foot gauge heads to US

TECHNOLOGY developed in Malvern to find unexploded bombs will now be used to measure children's feet in America, having already been taken up in the UK.  more...

Lorraine edged out in sports award

MALVERN gymnastics coach Lorraine Barson narrowly missed out on a prestigious sports award.  more...

Ofsted can find no fault with nursery

THE Madresfield Early Years Learning Centre has been rated outstanding in every category in its latest Ofsted report.  more...

Comets soar to netball success

MALVERN Comets have enjoyed a successful season in the Worcester City Summer Netball League, winning two of the divisions.  more...

Colwall forced to hang on for draw

COLWALL WHC 2, CLIFTON III 2  more...

Bonnie for Blues

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies manager Laura Harvey is hoping to bring in a new signing to bolster her misfiring front line in time for Sunday's trip to Doncaster Rovers Belles (ko 2pm).  more...

Millers boss turns to experience after loss

FECKENHAM manager Lee Ross is hoping to bring an 'old head' into his side to help nurture his youngsters.  more...

D-day for Bees

BASEMENT pair Studley and Cradley Town come face-to-face at the Beehive on Saturday.  more...

Kings derby joy

But battling Eds put up best fight yet against leaders  more...

Alcester climb to third in mud

Stoke Old Boys 6 Alcester 11  more...

’Rush denied

WOODRUSH coach Mat Elwell is struggling with a lengthy injury list for Saturday's EDF Energy Vase trip to league title-rivals Southam (ko 2.15pm).  more...

Solihull roll over youthful Barkers

Barkers Butts 3 Solihull 32  more...

Cash boost for teams

CLUBS like Redditch, Alcester and Solihull could bag a welcome cash boost under the governing body's President's XV scheme.  more...

Redditch pair miss Terry win

HOME town duo Steve Harris and Ben Sprigg were disappointed in their bid for the premier prize in Sunday's Terry Cup motorbike trial at Astwood Bank.  more...

Headless take derby

Headless Cross 3 Studley 1  more...

VC beaten

Worcester City 2 Redditch VC 1  more...

Redditch top

Hockey  more...

Fishing

ANGLING: Studley Road AC held a match on the Stratford Canal on Saturday.  more...

Still time to give

GENEROUS people can still make some life-limited children's Christmas wish come true by donating to the Craig Evans Appeal.  more...

Homes a step nearer

DEVELOPER Persimmon Homes has moved a step closer to building more than 250 houses, including 82 affordable homes, on a site in Batchley.  more...

Bench back in safer spot

A PICNIC bench in Matchborough which was vandalised just hours after being installed has been relocated.  more...

Dates for club collections

AS Christmas draws nearer, Redditch Lions Club is encouraging residents to give generously during a series of collections.  more...

Dates for club collections

AS Christmas draws nearer, Redditch Lions Club is encouraging residents to give generously during a series of collections.  more...

Makeover was a big hit

A REDDITCH woman said she was showered with compliments after a makeover at Tesco she won in an Advertiser competition.  more...

Village holds festive event

STALLS, fairground rides and Santa's grotto will be among the highlights of Studley's Christmas celebrations.  more...

Homeless help

STUDLEY Brownies have been helping the homeless by donating gifts to Nightstop.  more...

Growers pick up award

THE Studley Allotment Association has won an award for its work in the community.  more...

Visit from Santa

RESIDENTS are urged to enjoy their share of festive magic when Father Christmas comes to town - by invitation of Redditch Round Table.  more...

Birthday concert

THE conductor of Redditch Choral Society celebrated her 80th birthday by leading a Christmas concert.  more...

Football club’s pitch mystery

BUDDING David Beckhams in Alvechurch could have their footballing futures destroyed because another team keeps ruining their pitch.  more...

Fares set to rise

THE New Year will see Redditch people forking out more money to travel on Central Trains.  more...

Young people’s scheme is a hit

A POLICE community scheme for young people in Redditch has been extended.  more...

Diary of Events

Wednesday, December 6 - Tuesday, December 12  more...

Boxes of festive cheer

PEOPLE at Alvechurch Baptist Church have been making up Christmas shoeboxes to help underprivileged children.  more...

Train services to resume

WEEKEND train services from Redditch to Birmingham will resume on Saturday, December 9, making life easier for Christmas shoppers.  more...

Art show success

MEMBERS of the Redi Centre Art Group have impressed visitors to Redditch Library with their exhibition of drawings and paintings.  more...

Hearty challenge in memory of Ian

A BIG-hearted man has put on his running shoes to help raise money for the British Heart Foundation.  more...

Rockers raise the roof

OLD rockers raised £500 for Redditch Scouts by performing at the HDA Social Club in Batchley.  more...

Rockers raise the roof

OLD rockers raised £500 for Redditch Scouts by performing at the HDA Social Club in Batchley.  more...

Day to help carers

AN event to mark Carers Rights Day in Inkberrrow will aim to help carers help themselves.  more...

Cardiac cash boost

CARDIAC patients in Redditch and Bromsgrove will benefit from an £9,500 cash injection into a rehabilitation programme.  more...

Firm donates profits to charity

COUPLES looking to tie the knot are being urged to order their wedding stationery from a non-profit making company based in Redditch.  more...

£9m deal for Mettis

A REDDITCH-based company is flying high after winning a multi-million pound contract to provide aircraft parts.  more...

A good start in life

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith is urging expectant mums on low incomes to take part in a new Governement scheme.  more...

Roundup

Motor-cycling: Growing old race-fully

KIDDERMINSTER motorcycle ace Phil Laurie has proved there is no substitute for experience by winning the Welsh National Hill Climb Championship at the grand old age of 62.  more...

New play champion appointed

YOUNGSTERS in Wyre Forest have a new Play Champion to fight for improved facilities to help keep them fit and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.  more...

Darts: Bowling Club halt Sun B's run of form

BEWDLEY Bowling Club won five straight singles legs on the bounce to inflict in-form Rising Sun B's biggest defeat of the season in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League.  more...

Darts: Bowling Club halt Sun B's run of form

BEWDLEY Bowling Club won five straight singles legs on the bounce to inflict in-form Rising Sun B's biggest defeat of the season in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League.  more...

Tae kwon do: Making the grade

KIDDERMINSTER and Bewdley Tae Kwon Do Schools of Excellence took their number of blackbelts to 27 after a successful grading for the latest batch of students.  more...

Chance to pass on wish-lists

A SPECIAL festive visitor will be paying an early visit to Stourport so children can pass on their Christmas present wish-lists.  more...

Travel back to Victorian era

WYRE Forest schools have been invited to travel through history to experience what the festive period was like in Victorian times.  more...

Swimmer savours silvers

WYRE Forest swimming sensation Claire Cashmore made a splash at the International Paralympic Committee's Swimming World Championships in South Africa with two silver medals.  more...

Rubery Christmas Lights

We love you Santa

HO HO HO: Father Christmas puts in an appearance at the Rubery Christmas light-up.   more...

Drumming up support

CHRISTMAS BEAT: Samba band Glamba hit the right note with the Rubery crowd.  more...

Three cheers for Santa

FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE: Children joined in the Christmas lights countdown.  more...

Switched on

WE HAVE THE POWER: Bromsgrove District Council deputy chairman, Councillor Janice Boswell, was joined by Santa for the official Christmas lights switch on.  more...

Festive cheer

SWEET SURPRISE: Santa's elves were on hand to hand out sweets.  more...

Put your hands in the air for Santa

YOUNG AND OLD: Santa's fans were in fine voice at the switch on.  more...

Rugby

Junior round up

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

Spartans brushed aside

DROITWICH continued to sweep all opponents out of their way with a regulation victory over Spartans.  more...

Spartans brushed aside

DROITWICH continued to sweep all opponents out of their way with a regulation victory over Spartans.  more...

Try burst sees off Boars

BROMSGROVE RFC's struggled to find some consistency as they went down 39-25 to Lichfield on Saturday.  more...

Schools

All the fun of the fair

IT was "jingle all the way" when a Crabbs Cross school held its Christmas fair.  more...

An enterprising week for students

A STUDENT enterprise week has been helping to train the next generation of Richard Bransons.  more...

Band raises pounds for Pudsey

TWO talented Woodrush High School pupils are planning to donate half the proceeds of their new CD to Children in Need.  more...

Healthy eating push for bike prize

PUPILS St Bede's Middle School have been doing Jamie Oliver proud in a healthy lunchbox competition.  more...

Staff praised at conference

TEACHING assistants at Ridgeway Middle School have been praised at a special conference.  more...

Bullies have their cards marked

INFORMATION cards were sent out to Redditch schools as part of a drive to raise awareness of bullying.  more...

Virtual gallery shows off talent

SCHOOLS are now showcasing the artistic talents of their pupils in a virtual gallery thanks to an inspired idea from a Redditch art teacher.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Try out Reiki

VISITORS to a Worcester salon can try out reiki and reflexology at a taster evening later this month.  more...

Stats

Rovers statistics 2006/2007

Bromsgrove Rovers' statistics for the 2006/2007 season.  more...

Theatre

Pupils take to the stage

PUPILS from North Bromsgrove High School will be performing in Lickey Players' version of Sleeping Beauty.  more...

Nigel is the guy

FORMER Eastenders star Nigel Harmon stars in the classic Broadway musical tale of sin and redemption at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham from Tuesday, December 12.  more...

What'S On

Choir is set to sing at church

AN internationally acclaimed choir will be providing a musical lead into Christmas.  more...

  
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