VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
AN elderly man from Malvern is on the road to recovery after an off-duty nurse helped to save his life when he had a heart attack. Now Eddie Price and his wife Daphne are trying to trace the woman who came to the rescue after he suddenly became ill
ALMOST 3,500 people were taken to court in the first four months of this year for not paying council tax. The number of people taken to court has shot up from around 600 a month. The figure is a result of a clampdown by Worcester City Council to
AS the Three Choirs Festival gets into full swing at Hereford this week, the Worcester News can reveal that the 2005 event in Worcester lost a staggering £137,000. Although the event was noted as being one of the best artistically and socially of recent
VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
HOW do businesses in Worcestershire and Hereford-shire claim their share of the burgeoning market that is being offered by China? In a first for the two counties, all will be revealed at an exclusive seminar entitled China: Opportunities for your business
CLINCHING a deal or a sale can be the easy part for small businesses. Being paid for a job is a bigger problem. "Businesses often fail to fulfil their potential because of poor credit control," saidColm McGrory, a partner at Droitwich-based chartered
SIR - Regarding gardens, Coun Richard Bird, about a quarter of my garden is overrun by wild buttercups. When they are in blossom, in about May, they are a real delight, so I leave them alone. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
SIR - I had to chuckle at one of George Cowley's reminiscences. Some years ago I called at a country pub where I chanced to meet a long retired Worcester city police officer. He recognised me immediately and addressed me by name. Of course I remembered
SIR - What a great idea to turn off unnecessary street lighting. It will save the council money and allow it to plough the savings into something a bit more useful than causing light pollution and creating greenhouse gas emissions. Street lights never
SIR - A British soldier who died in Iraq has been named as Corporal Matthew Cornish of the 1st Battalion the Light Infantry. His death came on the same day that three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. The 29-year-old was married with one
SIR - So now we have the influx from the Eastern EU. But you knew it would happen. UKIP warned that our services, roads, hospitals, schools and so on would be overstretched by this migration at the 2004 EU elections but we were dubbed "xenophobic".
SIR - I shall try to respond briefly to the latest letters of misinformation about the EU. R G Spencer (July 7) concludes that by withdrawing from the EU we should "live and work in the free, global economy again". Not true. There is no free global
MAJOR Bob Prophet, eyes front and stand to attention for just a moment. We may be in Civvy Street on the Worcester News, but from where we're standing on the parade ground of life, it does rather seem you're coming the old soldier. All right. We are
NEIGHBOURS have paid their *tribute to Worcester man Charlie Phillips, who died suddenly on Friday at the age of 91. Mr Phillips had lived in the same house in Ombersley Road for 90 years and had shared it with his wife, Elsie, for 61 years. Mrs
CRIME in a city parish has been the lowest in Worcester for three months - although police chiefs have refused to confirm the statistic. At the latest St Peter's Parish Council meeting, beat manager Andy Hall said reported crime in the parish was lower
GARDENERS reaped the rewards of months of planting, weeding and watering by winning awards for having some of the prettiest gardens in the Three Counties. Tenants of Marches Housing Association battled to become winners in the annual gardening competition
GLAMOROUS gardens are going under the spotlight in Stourport. The Tontine Gardens at Stourport Basins will be a hive of activity when the Tontine Gardens restoration weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20. Representatives from
THREE sisters from Worcestershire have been selected to dance with the English Youth Ballet. Jessica, aged 15; Grace, 13, and Beatrix Doeey, 11, of Sedgeberrow, near Evesham, fought off competition from hundreds of other girls to win roles in Sleeping
A COUNTRYSIDE group has praised Worcester City Council for breathing new life into the city and sparing rural areas from the bulldozers. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) named the council as `best improver in the country'. Since 1997,
LOCAL forums that represent patients' views about the NHS in Worcestershire are to be abolished to make way for a new initiative. The Government has announced that Public and Patient Involvement Forums are to be replaced by Local Involvement Networks
IT'S only available in miniature at the moment, but the developer of a proposed office and apartment complex for the centre of Droitwich hopes it will become a model building of a different kind - by setting the benchmark for future development in the
A 200-year-old wine bottle was just one of the things that was found when members of the public joined archaeologists on a dig at Croome Park, near Pershore. The dig was held as part of the park's history and archaeology weekend when families were invited
A PUB team's efforts to lighten up the life of a baby with an unknown genetic condition have taken off with a flourish. Workers at the Prince of Wales, on Windemere Drive, Warndon, have generated more than £850 to buy sensory equipment and other vital
THE great debate on whether 10,000 extra homes should be built on green land in Worcester is set to start tomorrow. The city council's planning committee will discuss the controversial proposals, which were first reported by the Worcester News in June
PET lover Brenda Collier has seen two of her cats die of suspected poisoning in the past few weeks. Now she is calling on residents in Blackpole, Worcester, to take extra care when laying down bait to kill rodents such as rats and mice. Mrs Collier
A PLAN to sack hospital chaplains in Worcester-shire has angered the union which represents them. The College of Health Care Chaplains (CHCC) is calling on Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to think again about reducing the team which brings
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are looking for talented players to join their new under 12s and 13s teams for this coming season. Harriers are holding trials at Baxter College, Kidderminster, on Saturday, August 12, and Saturday, August 19, from 10.30am.
PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad. The former Exeter City and Barnet midfielder, 26, linked up with Harriers on a short-term basis yesterday. Lee started his career at Ryman
WORCESTER City fans are getting their shooting boots on in an attempt to win a car for a year. The St George's Lane club have introduced the Hylton Half-Time Hotshot for all home games throughout the fast-approaching Nationwide North campaign. All
ADAM Webster is still in a lot of pain after his ankle injury and is struggling at the moment. We don't know yet whether he will be out for three months, six months or even the whole season. Webby has had an X-ray on his ankle and will have a scan
WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30. Josh Cooprider's men will take on Kularoos Plymouth Raiders (7pm) and then play their first away match the next day at Milton
WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price. Former England leg-spinner Ian Salisbury (4-89) and Indian spin
GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season. The former England batsman, whose Worcestershire contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has also been offered a new one-year deal at New Road
DROITWICH Spa's Clive Richards and Richard Hay notched up twin wins to take a clear series lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters. Their rivals, Rob Jenkinson and Nathan Bell, faltered as the deadlock in the championship was broken at Spa-Francorchamps
GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season. The former England batsman, whose Worcestershire contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has also been offered a new one-year deal at New Road
WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price. Former England leg-spinner Ian Salisbury (4-89) and Indian spin
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will arrive in early September. The Tongan international has been a talismanic figure for
LEAGUE football came back to Edgar Street last night but most of the 4,405 crowd went home disappointed after the Bulls suffered a disappointing home defeat. Mark Stallard scored twice for the visitors in the opening half-hour and from then on it was
PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad. The former Exeter City and Barnet midfielder, 26, linked up with Harriers on a short-term basis yesterday. Lee started his career at Ryman
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will arrive in early September. The Tongan international has been a talismanic figure for
DEDICATED Kidderminster 18-year-old Andy Davies has won Worcestershire FA's young persons' football workforce award. Davies was nominated by Kidderminster Lions to recognise his commitment to coaching youngsters. He has completed more than 200 voluntary
WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30. Josh Cooprider's men will take on Kularoos Plymouth Raiders (7pm) and then play their first away match the next day at Milton
Wednesday, August 9 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Until September 2. Tickets on 0870 730 1234 or www.birminghamhippodrome.com Magic of the Dance, Malvern Theatres, Malvern. Until August 12. Tickets on 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
THIS year's Worcester Festival Film Season at the Swan Theatre will treat audiences to a look at the emerging role and scope of Women in Film. Afternoon matiness will bring screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and Judy Garland back to the big screen
A NEW ceramics exhibition opened at The Gallery at Bevere on Saturday, running until August 26. The exhibition features work by two potters, Carolyn Genders and Kochevet Bendavid, as well as new works by local house artists Alan Yates and Michael Brazier
During the school summer holidays, Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service is involved in running a selection of outdoor events aimed at encouraging people to learn about the natural world. It was at one of these, an event called Night Noises, that
MUCH loved actor Ricky Tomlinson helps get Worcester Festival off to a rip-roaring start this Saturday by holding a special evening at the Swan Theatre. The actor, who has endeared himself to the nation as slobby father Jim in The Royle Family, will tell
PAULO Nutini's debut album has created quite a storm, and quite rightly so. My curiosity was piqued by the catchy and listenable single Last Request as well as rave reviews from the T In The Park festival - and the album is definitely as impressive as
WIDOWER Frank Beardsley (Dennis Quaid) is an admiral in the United States Coast Guard who runs his family like a well-oiled machine, with a little help from nanny Mrs Munion (Linda Hunt). Oldest children William (Sean Faris) and Christina (Katija Pevec
THIS is a very moving story about a leper colony, tragedy and family secrets. Alexis Fielding is about to make a life-changing decision but at the same time longs to find out about her mother Sofia's past, which is never spoken of. All Alexis knows is
JEYNES George Janet and Family would like to thank everyone who supported them during George's illness, especially the Nurses at the Evesham Community Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Also for all the Friends and Family who attended his funeral and gave
ALLEN Aubrey Thomas The Family would like to express their sincere thanks to Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for the cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes sent and for all the kindness and support they have shown. Special thanks to Reverend
WATES Derek Arthur Passed away on August 4th in Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Beloved husband of Jennifer, brother of Michael and brother in law of Janet. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, August 15th at 1.15
HARRIS Dorothy Dot Of Wyre Piddle. On August 7th, 2006, peacefully in hospital, aged 84 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Wyre Piddle Church on Tuesday
MOSELEY Marj Passed away peacefully at Stanfield Nursing Home on August 6th, 2006, aged 80 years. A dearly loved mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday
ROBERTS Rowland Passed away three years ago today. Sadly missed. Bryn. Published in paper 09/08/2006
HILL Glenn David Tiff One careless moment and you were taken. Our lives shattered, no words can describe how our hearts broke that day. Long to be with you and hold you again son. One more day closer. See you later Glenn. All my love Mum. Published in
HILL Glenn David Happy memories of a dear grandson tragically taken from us on Hylton Road, nine years ago. You were special Glenn. Still miss you. Love Nan and Grandad Published in paper 09/08/2006
GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season. The former England batsman, whose Worcestershire contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has also been offered a new one-year deal at New Road.
Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Bristol Rovers Reserves 1 BROMSGROVE Rovers used their greater fitness and experience to overcome a youthful Bristol Rovers reserves side at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Second half strikes by Kevin Banner and Paul Lloyd made sure
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will arrive in early September. The Tongan international has been a talismanic figure for his
PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad. The former Exeter City and Barnet midfielder, 26, linked up with Harriers on a short-term basis yesterday. Lee started his career at Ryman
AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard. Kim Williams, 50, was found by the owner of the house he was working at in Radford Semele on March 24 at about 4.30pm. Mr Williams
GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season. The former England batsman, whose Worcestershire contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has also been offered a new one-year deal at New Road.
VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
DROITWICH Spa's Clive Richards and Richard Hay notched up twin wins to take a clear series lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters. Their rivals, Rob Jenkinson and Nathan Bell, faltered as the deadlock in the championship was broken at Spa-Francorchamps
WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price. Former England leg-spinner Ian Salisbury (4-89) and Indian spin
A JAZZ legend gave students some musical tips when he visited Alcester High School. Internationally renowned jazz teacher Greg Abate from the Ray Charles Orchestra worked with pupils from three schools in an improvisation workshop. Mr Abate is considered
DEDICATED Kidderminster 18-year-old Andy Davies has won Worcestershire FA's young persons' football workforce award. Davies was nominated by Kidderminster Lions to recognise his commitment to coaching youngsters. He has completed more than 200 voluntary
DROITWICH Spa's Clive Richards and Richard Hay notched up twin wins to take a clear series lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters. Their rivals, Rob Jenkinson and Nathan Bell, faltered as the deadlock in the championship was broken at Spa-Francorchamps
WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30. Josh Cooprider's men will take on Kularoos Plymouth Raiders (7pm) and then play their first away match the next day at Milton
BIDFORD residents have the chance to voice their views on how the county's minerals are sourced. Villagers can discuss their thoughts on the way planning applications for mineral working are dealt with at a workshop on September 5. The session will be
FOUR intrepid Alcester Grammar School teachers have completed an extreme fitness test to raise money for charity. Peter Watson, from Haselor, who teaches physics and sports, took up the Snowdon Challenge along with three other athletic members of staff
A FIRE officer has warned local businesses need to prepare themselves for changes to safety legislation later this year. Under the new laws, anyone who has control of premises including shops, care homes and schools will be responsible for carrying out
WORCESTER City fans are getting their shooting boots on in an attempt to win a car for a year. The St George's Lane club have introduced the Hylton Half-Time Hotshot for all home games throughout the fast-approaching Nationwide North campaign. All paying
HIDDEN amidst the quiet and leafy facade at Finstall Park a new coaching revolution is bridging the gap between the amateur and professional games. The days of amateur rugby when training was all about running the players into the ground in a bid to get
TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season. The 19-year-old striker, released by Premiership new boys Watford in the summer, impressed Reds boss Gary Whild in Saturday's 7
AN elderly man from Malvern is on the road to recovery after an off-duty nurse helped to save his life when he had a heart attack. Now Eddie Price and his wife Daphne are trying to trace the woman who came to the rescue after he suddenly became ill in
BLYTH SPARTANS manager Harry Dunn says survival is the aim this season. The Croft Park side won the Unibond Premier Division title last season, finishing three points clear of nearest challengers Frickley Athletic. And Dunn knows it will be tough for
VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
AS far as Redditch is concerned, the August bank holidays differs from any other holidays in the year in that there is something to attract visitors and to keep townspeople at home. There were enough people in the town to make the annual pleasure of the
FOR a behind-the-scenes look at Worcester's Swan Theatre, take advantage of backstage tours next Wednesday. The theatre is offering tours next week and on Tuesday, August 22, members of the public have the chance to step behind the curtains, sit in the
THIS year's Worcester Festival Film Season at the Swan Theatre will treat audiences to a look at the emerging role and scope of Women in Film. Afternoon matiness will bring screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and Judy Garland back to the big screen
ART lovers are invited to enjoy Stratford Art Society's 47th annual exhibition, which opens on Saturday. The society is inviting residents to ignite or reignite their interest in art by visiting the exhibition at King Edward VI School in Chapel Lane.
A CLOSE friend of a Bromsgrove man killed in a road accident has paid tribute to the popular lad who will be "sorely missed". Stuart Styzaker, aged 23, of Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, died when his black Suzuki motorcycle collided with a Ford Focus outside
by Sarah Mawhinney A BROMSGROVE estate is a step closer to a multi-million pound make-over following the selection of an architect. Earlier this year a number of firms were given a wish list produced by Charford residents and asked to put together ideas
THE seeds of fundraising success have blossomed into a fruitful cash sum at an award-winning garden centre. Over the last 18 months staff and customers at Webbs of Wychbold have helped raise £16,000 for St Richard's Hospice, which is the company's adopted
AMATEUR operatic stars are set to take to the stage to help raise £10,000 in memory of talented Bromsgrove performer Judith Horton who died of breast cancer. The 50-year-old all-singing all-dancing member of Bromsgrove Operatic Society died in April 2005
A TASK group is to be set up to look at the whole issue of car parking in the Bromsgrove district - particularly charges for the elderly and disabled. The district council's scrutiny steering board last week) decided to set up the group following motions
POPULAR local television presenter, Suzanne Virdee, was on hand to kick off the fun and games at Tardebigge Fair and Show. The BBC Midlands Today star officially opened this year's fair, held in the grounds of St Bartholomew's Church last Saturday. Attractions
WEST Mercia Constabulary, which covers Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa, is investing in multi-media court presentations which can take jurors sitting on crown court trials to the scene of the crime. The force is using the latest technology to enhance its
A TOP local museum is taking its hat off to a new exhibition. Hats Through the Ages runs at Stoke Heath's Avoncroft Museum until September 1. The interactive exhibition includes hats used in a variety of occupations alongside hats from around the world
GLAMOROUS gardens are going under the spotlight in Stourport. The Tontine Gardens at Stourport Basins will be a hive of activity when the Tontine Gardens restoration weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20. Representatives from British
During the school summer holidays, Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service is involved in running a selection of outdoor events aimed at encouraging people to learn about the natural world. It was at one of these, an event called Night Noises, that
A 200-year-old wine bottle was just one of the things that was found when members of the public joined archaeologists on a dig at Croome Park, near Pershore. The dig was held as part of the park's history and archaeology weekend when families were invited
A PUB team's efforts to lighten up the life of a baby with an unknown genetic condition have taken off with a flourish. Workers at the Prince of Wales, on Windemere Drive, Warndon, have generated more than £850 to buy sensory equipment and other vital
POLICE are warning Droitwich Spa parents that they will face prosecution if they are caught giving alcohol to their or other parents' under-age children. It is thought that many youngsters in the town that drink in public places are not buying the alcohol
A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Droitwich has been accused of breaking another man's jaw after a late-night confrontation, a court heard. Lee Williamson, of Farriers Corner, Droitwich, pleaded not guilty to causing grevious bodily harm at Worcester Magistrates
A LOVING Spa couple who met when making an amateur dramatics production over 50 years ago have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Michael and Jennifer Carter, of Heron Place, Droitwich, met in 1952 at a club in Ealing, London, where Michael
PET lover Brenda Collier has seen two of her cats die of suspected poisoning in the past few weeks. Now she is calling on residents in Blackpole, Worcester, to take extra care when laying down bait to kill rodents such as rats and mice. Mrs Collier, who
A PLAN to sack hospital chaplains in Worcester-shire has angered the union which represents them. The College of Health Care Chaplains (CHCC) is calling on Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to think again about reducing the team which brings spiritual
BARNT GREEN CC captain Simon Froggatt has warned his in-form side that struggling Coventry and North Warwickshire cannot be taken lightly in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division this Saturday (12.30pm start). Green are flying high in fifth
Smethwick 139 all out Bromsgrove 141-6 Bromsgrove won by four wickets BROMSGROVE comfortably overcame Smethwick to continue their unbeaten run in the Birmingham and District League Division One on Saturday. A fine all round performance by captain Nick
GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season. The former England batsman, whose Worcestershire contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has also been offered a new one-year deal at New Road.
CHADDESLEY Corbett took a step towards escaping relegation from the Worcestershire League Division One by grabbing a winning draw off Bromyard on Saturday. Mark Edward hit 84 as Corbett scored a solid 242-9 and Paul Lyman took 4-93 as Bromyard were restricted
STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands has called on his players to learn from their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of neighbours Redditch United and come out fighting in Saturday's league opener. Rowlands wants his Midland Alliance team to learn from the mauling
STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands has called on his players to learn from their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of neighbours Redditch United and come out fighting in Saturday's league opener. Rowlands wants his Midland Alliance team to learn from the mauling
STUDLEY Women's run of friendly victories came to an end with a 3-2 defeat at Burlish Olympic. A well-struck Rachel Hopkins free-kick handed the visitors the lead on 20 minutes only for Burlish to hit back with two goals early in the second period. But
SCOTT Carmichael has been named Alcester's new captain ahead of their first season in the revamped Midlands West Five (South) league. The campaign starts in September and the King's Coughton side will warm up with a training game at Redditch on August
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will arrive in early September. The Tongan international has been a talismanic figure for his
ALCESTER & Ragley climbed to the top of Division One of the Cotswold Hills League following their emphatic 144-run victory over basement side Twyning. Ragley were put into bat on a damp wicket that looked to be offering lots of assistance to the bowlers
Worcestershire League ANDY Alexander and Jon Summers were the stars of the show as Astwood Bank claimed a 45-run victory at home to Division One title hopefuls Brockhampton. Alexander was first to shine, scoring an unbeaten 73 as the Jill Lane side posted
TENNIS: Youngster Lucy Simper, from Redditch, took the honours in the Malvern Junior Open. And her victory means she has increased her chances of a trip to the finals of the Sunday Telegraph/Center Parcs Junior Tennis Grand Prix in Sherwood Forest. Some
ANGLING: Match secretary Sean Sawyer beat off the challenge of 31 other anglers to win the Needles AC's cup match on the River Alne. But it was a close thing, his eight chub for 8lb 14oz just edging Graham Maskell's 8lb 6oz of bream into second. June
GOLF: Redditch Golf Club's Willie Kerr and Trevor Warner-Welch retained the Worcester County Senior Foursomes Trophy by one shot following their round of 79 at Gay Hill Golf Club. Meanwhile, in the Roger Loach Shield at Redditch, the club's Seniors halved
By Peter McKinney HIDDEN amidst the quiet and leafy facade at Finstall Park a new coaching revolution is bridging the gap between the amateur and professional games. The days of amateur rugby when training was all about running the players into the ground
WINGER Lee Wainwright has been given the responsibility of motivating Bromsgrove RFC's first team after being named the new captain. The veteran, who was also top scorer for three seasons in a row, was named the Boars' new first team captain by head coach
I WRITE as an ex-police officer (not West Mercia) and take great exception to the recent headline 'Crime figures are at the lowest for six years'. If the police and the Home Office believe that the British public accept their statistical conspiracy concerning
NOT wishing to make a saga out of the exchange of views between Cllr StephenPeters and myself, I do have to respond to his 'inaccurate' comments in last week Your View. The Labour group on Bromsgrove District Council opposed the suspension of the financial
I WOULD just like the person who ran our dog over to feel guilty. They ran our dog over and did not stop to see if he was alright. It was just before 1.30pm on Wednesday, July 26. He was in a lot of pain before he died. It was my daughter's dog and she
IN Droitwich history does repeat itself. Three years ago councillors allowed high numbers of flats to be built at the old Worcestershire Hotel site because plans included underground parking. Local were ridiculed at public meetings when they told them
I AM writing a biography of the heavy metal band Judas Priest and trying to get in contact with a man named Keith Evans, who was a roadie for the band in the late sixties/early seventies before he went on to work for AC/DC and Black Sabbath. I understand
CAN someone please explain why the council have let so many fast food outlets/takeaways open up in Catshill, Bromsgrove. We started off with the chip shop and then the a Chinese takeaway I think, which was followed by an Indian takeaway and now we have
RECENTLY I received my prospectus for the part time courses for New College. I am a pensioner and would like to take advantage of the education offered. However, and this is the point, there are no concessions for those of us over the age of 65. The charges
I ATTENDED the recent meeting organised by Droitwich police in order to come up with possible solutions to combat the anti-social behaviour issues in the town centre. I was extremely disappointed that after a formal invitation to councillors Spencer,
A PRISONER who went on the run after being given bail to attend a funeral has been sentenced to six months jail. David Parry was on remand in HMP Blakenhurst near Redditch accused of raping a teenage girl. But Judge David McEvoy QC granted him nine hours
STUDLEY'S vicar has hit out at plans to slash the number of hospital chaplains across Worcestershire as part of ongoing cuts by the health trust that runs the Alexandra Hospital. The Rev Richard Deimel said he was shocked by news of the decision and accused
CLUB secretary Bryan Ewings is about to start his 26th season at Bromsgrove Rovers - working diligently behind the scenes for the Greens. Every time a manager wants to sign a certain player, or a game is cancelled, or there is work to be done with the
PLANS to oppose possible closures at the Alexandra Hospital were marred by a political row at Redditch Council's meeting on Monday. Councillors discussed a motion proposed by leader Phil Mould to redesign posters for the ongoing Save The Alex campaign
STUDLEY fire station has come up smelling of roses after winning a garden competition - despite the threat of closure. The Bell Lane station scooped awards for the retained category, best hanging baskets and overall winner in the Dennis Lawrence Garden
THERE was no room for shrinking violets in the annual Studley in Bloom competition. Awards were handed out to the most eye- catching and colourful gardens and allotments following judging at the end of last month. Best garden frontage was won by Mr and
A PRISON reform group is calling for all women's jails to be closed following plans to turn Redditch's HMP Brockhill into a men's institute. The Howard League for Penal Reform has urged the Government to start a programme of closures, claiming the rise
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have praised the local authority for saving rural Redditch from the clutches of builders. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) says Redditch Council has a proven track record of favouring planning applications for previously
A PEAHEN is on the loose in Hunt End. According to residents, the female equivalent of the peacock has been wandering around the top of Hunt End Lane for about a week. One woman said: "The peahen has been around for days now. "It wakes us up every morning
ENTERTAINING aerial displays will dominate Wythall Carnival on Sunday. Residents and visitors can enjoy a day of entertainment and amusement at the annual event, including Kings Norton Marching Band, a display by trained dogs and the village's Classic
A POPULAR bird garden in Feckenham is closing after more than half a century. Feckenham Countryside Bird Farm Garden and Pottery owners Lionel and Cathy Peak have decided to close the 53 year old centre and sell their beloved feathered friends. Mrs Peak
WYTHALL has welcomed a new police sergeant who has high hopes of encouraging the community to work together. Sgt Tim Harper, 39, arrived in Wythall las month after working in nearby Rubery for the last three months. With a wealth of experience working
WATER babes of invited to explore a wild wetland in Feckenham this month. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is offering families the chance to roam Feckenham Wylde Moor Nature Reserve on August 20 between 2-4pm. On an expedition led by wildlife officer Sarah
POLICE recovered an Aston Martin believed to be worth about £150,000 from the side of the road near Club Energie gym. The driver is thought to have driven the car into a roadside hedge off Battens Drive after losing control in the slippery conditions
I WOULD just like the person who ran our dog over to feel guilty. They ran our dog over and did not stop to see if he was alright. It was just before 1.30pm on Wednesday, July 26. He was in a lot of pain before he died. It was my daughter's dog and she
WITH regards to the people complaining about noise from the M5 motorway - surely if they buy a house near a major road (in this case a motorway) then they should expect to hear some noise. Personally, I live between two train lines, one being the main
I ATTENDED the recent meeting organised by Droitwich police in order to come up with possible solutions to combat the anti-social behaviour issues in the town centre. I was extremely disappointed that after a formal invitation to councillors Spencer,
SIR - Regarding gardens, Coun Richard Bird, about a quarter of my garden is overrun by wild buttercups. When they are in blossom, in about May, they are a real delight, so I leave them alone. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
WHILE most Redditch schools shut down for the lengthy summer break, one has continued to welcome members of the community through its doors. Birchensale Middle School is one of Worcestershire's few extended schools offering childcare all through the year
SIR - A British soldier who died in Iraq has been named as Corporal Matthew Cornish of the 1st Battalion the Light Infantry. His death came on the same day that three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. The 29-year-old was married with one son
SIR - What a great idea to turn off unnecessary street lighting. It will save the council money and allow it to plough the savings into something a bit more useful than causing light pollution and creating greenhouse gas emissions. Street lights never
A FRIENDSHIP link with a school in Africa provided the inspiration for an art project at a Redditch school. Creative Year Seven students at Birchensale Middle School worked alongside professional artist Richard Taylor to make a giant steel sculptures
MAJOR Bob Prophet, eyes front and stand to attention for just a moment. We may be in Civvy Street on the Worcester News, but from where we're standing on the parade ground of life, it does rather seem you're coming the old soldier. All right. We are only
EAST met west at a fun youth event in Studley. From sumo wrestling to the bucking bronco, a taste of the Orient to a juicy American-style hot dog, there was something for everyone at the village's Youth Centre. The event, organised by Stratford Council
TWO youths were arrested as police launched a crackdown on vandalism and antisocial behaviour on school grounds. The arrests were made on Saturday, July 29 within two hours of the police being informed that intruders were causing damage at Church Hill
LONG after World Cup fever had died down, a Redditch football tournament kept the spirit of the game alive netting £360 for children's charity. A seven-a-side tournament of 12 teams was organised by Redditch-based Johnson Controls Automotive (UK) to raise
ELDERLY residents craving fun beside the seaside can join the Sunset Pensioners Club on their next day trip. The club has organised a day out in Weston-Super-Mare on Tuesday and there are still places left on the coach. The party will depart from outside
ST George's First School waved goodbye to four members of staff at the end of term. Among those leaving the school were headteacher Martin Allen and deputy head Suzanne Cobb. Key stage two co-ordinator Jan Perryman and class teacher Ann Hill will also
MEMBERS of Redditch Lifesaving Club will once again be making a splash after vigilant residents helped in the safe return of a jet ski stolen from Arrow Valley Lake. The Cobra Ski, which was stolen along with other equipment last month, was found in Winyates
MEL Mills was the guest speaker at the July meeting of Chaddesley Corbett WI. The introduction to his talk was "My grandmother was a gypsy and lived to be 96. She was 18 stone and 4ft 10in, had 18 children and smoked a pipe." As you can imagine there
ENERGETIC Redditch walkers raised nearly £700 for Macmillan Nurses. The Redditch Circuit Ramblers, bringing together members from churches across the town, raised the cash with a 10-mile walk on July 1. Cynthia Warren, 54, of Kiln Close, Studley, helped
ADAM Webster is still in a lot of pain after his ankle injury and is struggling at the moment. We don't know yet whether he will be out for three months, six months or even the whole season. Webby has had an X-ray on his ankle and will have a scan too
We had a wonderful talk by Joy Gammon at the July meeting. Living in the Middle East and teaching in a private school she explained about the customs of the Arab Emirate States, particularly Dubai and Qatar. We were shown the clothes they wore every day
ROMANTIC comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed outside amidst the flora and fauna at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, August 10. The play was first performed at the venue in Edgbaston in 2005 and was a big hit. Those attending
PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad. The former Exeter City and Barnet midfielder, 26, linked up with Harriers on a short-term basis yesterday. Lee started his career at Ryman
AT our July meeting president Jenny Kerridge welcomed members and one visitor from Canada. There was a commendable turnout on a very hot evening . Chris Tapson asked members for good suggestions for speakers next year. Sandra Burkes won the ballot for
A TOTAL of 14 members were welcomed by president Betty Wolsey to the July meeting - a number absent due to holidays. Regarding future meetings, it was announced that on October 26 there will be an extra meeting to celebrate the WI's 75 anniversary. Mr
A CHANGE of venue for the July meeting of the club found members at the Chateau Impney Hotel. President June Bodger welcomed everyone to this handover meeting and after supper gave a brief resume of the events of the past year. These included successful
THIS newly formed club held its third meeting in the Spadesbourne Suite, Bromsgrove, and the members were delighted to learn 90 members had so far enrolled by the beginning of August. The Wednesday afternoon playing bowls in Sanders Park is proving to
GOOD quality, secondhand items are needed for a fundraising jumble sale this month. St George's Church is holding the sale to raise funds to help heat the venue through the winter and is urging residents to donate unwanted clothes, books, toys and bric-a-brac
POPULAR television presenter, Suzanne Virdee, was on hand to kick off the fun and games at Tardebigge Fair and Show. The BBC Midlands Today star officially opened this year's fair, held in the grounds of St Bartholomew's Church last Saturday. Attractions
ALL fears of a weak and corny horror plot performed by useless teenage actors vanished within minutes as a rollercoaster ride of excitement unravelled. The film starts as it means to go on, as we see a teenage girl's terrible premonition of a fairground
THIS is a very moving story about a leper colony, tragedy and family secrets. Alexis Fielding is about to make a life-changing decision but at the same time longs to find out about her mother Sofia's past, which is never spoken of. All Alexis knows is
A NEW credit union shop was opened in Studley by MP John Maples. The Stratford MP visited the High Street on July 21 to help promote the non-profit making financial organisation. The Credit Union offer savings and low-cost loans.
WORCESTERSHIRE M.E. SUPPORT GROUP - The group will be meeting in Worcester and Pershore this month. The group's August meetings are at City Centre Community Centre, Midland Road, Worcester, on Wednesday, August 9, between 2pm and 4pm; Pershore Town Hall
ONE of the coldest summers this century was responsible for the poor quality of exhibits at the annual Rubery horticultural show which was held on the Congregational Field. But what they lacked in quality was compensated for by the number, 286, which
MOTORISTS driving out of Bromsgrove bound for Reddict were losing their way as they topped Mount Pleasant in Alcester Road. Some got lost in Stoney Hill while others found themselves in College Road. In a bid to show them the way the district council
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City. Stuart Styzaker, 23, of Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove, was killed when his black Suzuki collided with
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City. Stuart Styzaker, 23, of Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove, was killed when his black Suzuki collided with
BRITISH National Party representative David Enderby has reassured his constituents he is still an active member of Redditch Council, despite an ongoing court case. The Winyates councillor, who was elected in May, appeared in court on July 21 charged with
CAMPAIGNERS against proposed service cuts at the Alexandra Hospital have accused health trust bosses of pre-empting consultation by making staff cuts already. Save the Alex campaign leader Neal Stote said a leaked copy of a timetable for job losses suggested
A GUILD of agricultural students who attended Studley Castle when it was a horticultural college almost 30 years ago have been reunited. Former pupil and get-together organiser Helen Fowler said it was the first time in three years they had seen each
THE stress of losing an important contract led a Wythall man to kill himself, an inquest heard. Paul Halling, 42, was found hanging in his home by his sister on October 6. Last Wednesday's hearing was told how Mr Halling, who ran a recycling site, had
A STATE-of-the-art fingerprint scanning system has been installed at Redditch Police Station which promises to make life even harder for criminals. The new electronic device works like a sophisticated photocopier. It scans the fingers and palms of an
A BRAVE Winyates Green cancer survivor is urging fellow fighters to join her in a charity event next month. Laura Cooke, of Kingham Close, will be a guest of honour along with other people who have triumphed over cancer at Redditch's first Relay for Life
ALVECHURCH veterans are searching for the relatives of a Canadian Wellington bomber crew who perished when their plane crashed in Rowney Green in 1943 during the Second World War. The village's ex-services association wants to plant a Canadian maple tree
A THIRTY-space car park for town businesses looks set to be built on the site of the old Redditch market. Redditch Council said, if given approval, it would look at renting individual spaces in the recently vacated area on a yearly or half-yearly basis
HOME, away (Southern League Midlands Division fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 15 HEDNESFORD TOWN 3-2 (Snape, Burgess, Francis) Thu 20 MOOR GREEN (friendly) 1-0 (Lamey) Sun 23 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 0-4 Sat 29 REDDITCH UNITED 0-2 AUGUST Tue 01 Alvechurch
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City. Stuart Styzaker, 23, of Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove, was killed when his black Suzuki collided with
AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard. Kim Williams, 50, was found by the owner of the house he was working at in Radford Semele on March 24 at about 4.30pm. Mr Williams
AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard. Kim Williams, 50, was found by the owner of the house he was working at in Radford Semele on March 24 at about 4.30pm. Mr Williams
A JAZZ legend gave students some musical tips when he visited Alcester High School. Internationally renowned jazz teacher Greg Abate from the Ray Charles Orchestra worked with pupils from three schools in an improvisation workshop. Mr Abate is considered
ALCESTER'S new top cop has spoken of his aims for policing in the area. Sector Inspector Warren Ayres was appointed almost two months ago and has already got big plans for the area, which he hopes will lead to better policing and increased visibility
WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price. Former England leg-spinner Ian Salisbury (4-89) and Indian spin
LEAGUE football came back to Edgar Street last night but most of the 4,405 crowd went home disappointed after the Bulls suffered a disappointing home defeat. Mark Stallard scored twice for the visitors in the opening half-hour and from then on it was
VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
DEDICATED Kidderminster 18-year-old Andy Davies has won Worcestershire FA's young persons' football workforce award. Davies was nominated by Kidderminster Lions to recognise his commitment to coaching youngsters. He has completed more than 200 voluntary
WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price. Former England leg-spinner Ian Salisbury (4-89) and Indian spin
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will arrive in early September. The Tongan international has been a talismanic figure for his
PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad. The former Exeter City and Barnet midfielder, 26, linked up with Harriers on a short-term basis yesterday. Lee started his career at Ryman
ALCESTER'S new top cop has spoken of his aims for policing in the area. Sector Inspector Warren Ayres was appointed almost two months ago and has already got big plans for the area, which he hopes will lead to better policing and increased visibility
CLUB secretary Bryan Ewings is about to start his 26th season at Bromsgrove Rovers - working diligently behind the scenes for the Greens. Every time a manager wants to sign a certain player, or a game is cancelled, or there is work to be done with the
TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season. The 19-year-old striker, released by Premiership new boys Watford in the summer, impressed Reds boss Gary Whild in Saturday's 7
STRIKER Jermaine Clarke scored two late headers in Redditch United's 7-0 victory over Studley on Saturday. The former Evesham United forward, who had a hernia operation during the summer, headed home on 78 and 85 minutes to round off an excellent display
AN elderly man from Malvern is on the road to recovery after an off-duty nurse helped to save his life when he had a heart attack. Now Eddie Price and his wife Daphne are trying to trace the woman who came to the rescue after he suddenly became ill in
ALMOST 3,500 people were taken to court in the first four months of this year for not paying council tax. The number of people taken to court has shot up from around 600 a month. The figure is a result of a clampdown by Worcester City Council to chase
AS the Three Choirs Festival gets into full swing at Hereford this week, the Worcester News can reveal that the 2005 event in Worcester lost a staggering £137,000. Although the event was noted as being one of the best artistically and socially of recent
ALMOST 3,500 people were taken to court in the first four months of this year for not paying council tax. The number of people taken to court has shot up from around 600 a month. The figure is a result of a clampdown by Worcester City Council to chase
AS the Three Choirs Festival gets into full swing at Hereford this week, the Worcester News can reveal that the 2005 event in Worcester lost a staggering £137,000. Although the event was noted as being one of the best artistically and socially of recent
Wednesday, August 9 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Until September 2. Tickets on 0870 730 1234 or www.birminghamhippodrome.com Magic of the Dance, Malvern Theatres, Malvern. Until August 12. Tickets on 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
Wednesday, August 9 MUSIC: Fair Exchange, The Wishing Well, St John Road, Bromsgrove. THEATRE: Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham (until September 2). DANCE: Magic of the Dance, Malvern Theatres, Malvern (until
A MAN was walking in Future Road, Crabbs Cross, in July when a dog sprang from a gateway and bit his left leg, tearing his trousers, Redditch Magistrates were told on Wednesday. The owner admitted failing to keep the dog under control and not having a
THE bells of St Peter's Church in Inkberrow rang out early on Wednesday morning signalling a special service to commerorate the Royal wedding. The church had been decoratd as a form of congratulations by Inkberrow Flower Club. Flags fluttered from the
HOME, away (Midlands One fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 09 Sat 10 BURTON 14-41 Sat 17 Luctonians (Powergen National Trophy, Midlands round two). Sat Dudley Kingswinford 48-12 OCTOBER Sat 1 LUTON 8-57 Sat 8 Luctonians 19-17 Sat 22 WALSALL 25-38
HOW do businesses in Worcestershire and Hereford-shire claim their share of the burgeoning market that is being offered by China? In a first for the two counties, all will be revealed at an exclusive seminar entitled China: Opportunities for your business
CLINCHING a deal or a sale can be the easy part for small businesses. Being paid for a job is a bigger problem. "Businesses often fail to fulfil their potential because of poor credit control," saidColm McGrory, a partner at Droitwich-based chartered
BUDDY Holly fans can enjoy the musical tale of the legendary artist's life at Malvern Theatres next week. Following 13 years in the West End, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story opens at the theatre on Monday and runs until Saturday, August 19. The show tells
BUDDING singers are invited to join a town group this autumn. Redditch Voices is on the look-out for new members, whether they are people who have always wanted to sing, have sung in the past and want to get back into it or who sing at home but want to
A NEW ceramics exhibition opened at The Gallery at Bevere on Saturday, running until August 26. The exhibition features work by two potters, Carolyn Genders and Kochevet Bendavid, as well as new works by local house artists Alan Yates and Michael Brazier
A COFTON Hackett woman stars in a new BBC show tonight (Wednesday), aimed at helping people improve their memory. Morgan Farraday (right) from Oakfield Drive, who works as a local entertainer known as 'Jilly the Jellybean', was chosen from around 500
WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30. Josh Cooprider's men will take on Kularoos Plymouth Raiders (7pm) and then play their first away match the next day at Milton
VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time. Members of the regimental association said they were disgusted
BUDDING Bromsgrove ballet stars will take centre stage next month after being chosen to start in a production at a top Midlands theatre. Nina Bridgewater-Bagnall from Stoke Heath, Amy Hemsley and Elizabeth and Laura Woodall from the Oakalls have been
by Dan Harrison TWO of the Midlands' finest exports which lie close to the heart of many people in Bromsgrove and Droitwich have been named in a list of English icons. The Archers radio programme and the Mini are named in a list of national treasures
BIG-HEARTED girl guides from all over the world joined forces in Blackwell to help out families in disaster-hit countries. Guides from 17 different countries including Pakistan, Taiwan and Kenya descended on Blackwell Court last week for the Girl Guides
by Sarah Mawhinney A CAMPAIGNING group which is fighting to save a village pub near Bromsgrove is holding a special fundraising event. The Save the Dodford campaign group is organising an al fresco evening of live music at the Dodford Inn on Saturday,
A STUNNING riot of colour will greet visitors to this year's Fuchsia Show at Webbs of Wychbold this Saturday and Sunday. The award winning garden centre near Droitwich Spa will host the 29th annual show of the North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society and
NEIGHBOURS have paid their *tribute to Worcester man Charlie Phillips, who died suddenly on Friday at the age of 91. Mr Phillips had lived in the same house in Ombersley Road for 90 years and had shared it with his wife, Elsie, for 61 years. Mrs Phillips
CRIME in a city parish has been the lowest in Worcester for three months - although police chiefs have refused to confirm the statistic. At the latest St Peter's Parish Council meeting, beat manager Andy Hall said reported crime in the parish was lower
GARDENERS reaped the rewards of months of planting, weeding and watering by winning awards for having some of the prettiest gardens in the Three Counties. Tenants of Marches Housing Association battled to become winners in the annual gardening competition
THREE sisters from Worcestershire have been selected to dance with the English Youth Ballet. Jessica, aged 15; Grace, 13, and Beatrix Doeey, 11, of Sedgeberrow, near Evesham, fought off competition from hundreds of other girls to win roles in Sleeping
A COUNTRYSIDE group has praised Worcester City Council for breathing new life into the city and sparing rural areas from the bulldozers. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) named the council as 'best improver in the country'. Since 1997, the
LOCAL forums that represent patients' views about the NHS in Worcestershire are to be abolished to make way for a new initiative. The Government has announced that Public and Patient Involvement Forums are to be replaced by Local Involvement Networks
IT'S only available in miniature at the moment, but the developer of a proposed office and apartment complex for the centre of Droitwich hopes it will become a model building of a different kind - by setting the benchmark for future development in the
by Chris Flavell A NEWLY opened Spa water attraction, which has drawn in hundreds of children in its opening month, is facing criticism from neighbours. The town's new Wet Play Area at the Lido complex has been hailed as a huge success despite only being
A DROITWICH Spa woman who campaigns for the voices of older people to be heard is set to take her fight to a national level. Eve Freer, who is chairman of the Droitwich Forum for Older People, has been selected to join the Customer Care Group for Older
A TALENTED Spa youngster has been named as the winner of Pontin's 'Junior Bluecoat' competition. Emma Coton, of Broadmeadow, won the eight to 12-year-old group, which was first introduced at Pontin's centres last year to give the hundreds of children
THE great debate on whether 10,000 extra homes should be built on green land in Worcester is set to start tomorrow. The city council's planning committee will discuss the controversial proposals, which were first reported by the Worcester News in June
by Chris Flavell AN amateur dramatics group has vowed that the show will go on despite the destruction of their props and scenery in a recent blaze. The Ombersley Dramatic Society will go ahead as planned and begin rehearsals for Sleeping Beauty in early
A FLY-over by the world renowned Red Arrows will be just one of the attractions on offer for the thousands of visitors set to flock to this year's Salwarpe Fete. The aerobatic team will be soaring over the tiny hamlet near Droitwich with a red smoke salute
by Chris Flavell ANGRY town residents have hit out at potential plans for the development of Droitwich Spa's St George's Square. The former car garage site, on the junction of the Saltway, Worcester Road, Hanbury Road and Queen Street, could potentially
DROITWICH Spa's St Richard's Hospice Shop has been given an award for having the shop team of the year. The charity shop off the High Street near to Waitrose was awarded a certificate at Keel University in July after being reopened only a year ago. It
Avoncroft 199-8 Malvern 203-4 Avoncroft lost by six wickets DAVE Apperley produced a defiant performance with the bat as he recorded his first ever century in Avoncroft's defeat to Malvern in the Worcestershire League Division Two on Saturday. Apperley's
Romsley and Hunnington 143 all out Droitwich 144-3 Droitwich won by seven wickets THE race for the title in the Worcestershire League Division One hotted up as in-form Droitwich Spa threw their hat into the ring after convincingly beating Romsley and
FECKENHAM boss Lee Adams is hoping to sign striker Jamie Bailey in time for the new season. The Millers take on Ettington in a friendly at Mill Lane on Saturday before starting their Midland Combination Premier Division campaign at home to Heath Hayes
STRENGTH in depth could be the key to Alvechurch pushing for honours this season. The Lye Meadow side start their Midland Alliance campaign at home to Biddulph Victoria on Saturday (ko 3pm) before heading to near neighbours Racing Club Warwick on Tuesday
REDDITCH racer Colin Willmott suffered a disappointing debut in the team's new Porsche GT3R. Willmott paid the price for a frantic build-up to the European Endurance Race Club's Britcar 100min event at Donington Park, missing out on vital testing time
Birmingham League STUDLEY return to their Washford Fields home on Saturday to take on Pelsall in a ''must win'' clash. The clubs fill the bottom two positions in Division Two and defeat would virtually rubber stamp their relegation. Pelsall currently
REDDITCH Arrows face their biggest game of the season on Sunday when they take on Chester Romans in a ''winner takes all'' encounter. But head coach Ian Hill believes his players are good enough to see off their visitors to claim the Conference title,
Warwickshire League FIVE wickets from Dave Perks were not enough to hand Wythall a vital victory in Division Three. The Silver Street side are languishing in the bottom two but had to settle for a losing draw at home to Pakasheen. Wythall made 211-5 from
DRESSAGE: Mappleborough Green's Vikki Weaver was placed second at the North West Regional Championship at Somerford Park, Congleton, on Monday. The result means she has now qualified for the Prix St Georges National Championships at Stoneleigh next month
WINGER Lee Wainwright has been given the responsibility of motivating Bromsgrove RFC's first team after being named the new captain. The veteran, who was also top scorer for three seasons in a row, was named the Boars' new first team captain by head coach
HIDDEN amidst the quiet and leafy facade at Finstall Park a new coaching revolution is bridging the gap between the amateur and professional games. The days of amateur rugby when training was all about running the players into the ground in a bid to get
TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season. The 19-year-old striker, released by Premiership new boys Watford in the summer, impressed Reds boss Gary Whild in Saturday's 7
