Stories for 11 July 2007

Blessed Edward Oldcorne

Blessed Edwards Prom

The film star look!  more...

Blessed Edwards Prom

The film star look!  more...

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Prom

The film star look!  more...

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Prom

The film star look!  more...

Body And Soul

When tragedy strikes, Jackie is there to help

JACKIE Potter has seen her fair share of tragedy - she has lost both her parents, her sister and a four-year-old son. However, it is just these experiences that make her the right person for her job at Worcester's Noah's Ark Trust.  more...

When tragedy strikes, Jackie is there to help

JACKIE Potter has seen her fair share of tragedy - she has lost both her parents, her sister and a four-year-old son. However, it is just these experiences that make her the right person for her job at Worcester's Noah's Ark Trust.  more...

When tragedy strikes, Jackie is there to help

JACKIE Potter has seen her fair share of tragedy - she has lost both her parents, her sister and a four-year-old son. However, it is just these experiences that make her the right person for her job at Worcester's Noah's Ark Trust.  more...

Bromyard Gala 2007

Rocky the Eagle.

Stephen Hill with Rocky, a young American Bald Eagle. Trevor Hill Falconry were trying to raise £2,500 to pay for an operation to remove cataracts from one of Rocky's eyes.  more...

Gala Queens.

28493503 06-07-07, James Maggs.  more...

Gala Queens.

Jess Wright (Gala Anniversary Queen), Steph Street (Gala Queen) & Charlie Aubrey (Junior Gala Queen).  more...

Wine Judging.

Show Steward Eileen Farr gets ready to mark down a score as Wine Judge Graham Hodgson samples an entry.  more...

Brass Band.

The Conductor & a Tuba player from Cinderford Band entertain the crowds.  more...

Dog Display.

Paws for Thought dog display team during their demonstration.  more...

Steam Rally.

Steam Engines parked up. A few were on display but they were unable to parade in the showring because of the soft ground.  more...

Horse & Harness.

Competitors steer their horse & harness around the course during the Herefordshire Driving Club's display.  more...

Nitro Cars.

Nitro-powered 1/8 scale buggies & trucks are raced around a track.  more...

Floral Display.

(l-r), Judy Read (Handicraft Secretary) & Sheila Gibbs (Handicraft Chairman) admire some of the floral entries.  more...

Business

New equestrian discipline set to make UK debut

A NEW equestrian discipline makes its UK debut tomorrow thanks to former film stunt rider Kate Wrathall from Knight-wick. Ms Wrathall, who appeared in epics such as Zulu Dawn, is holding an equitation workshop' at Bromyard Equestrian Centre.  more...

Top sales manager starts at Anglican

ANGLICAN Home Imp-rovements, which opens a new showroom in Worcester soon, has appointed a new regional sales manager to spearhead its expansion in the West Midlands.  more...

Insurance firm takes top prize

THERE was a premium performance from Worcestershire insurance broker Clarke Roxburgh to take first place at the Insurance Times Midlands Top 20 Broker Awards.  more...

Cricket

It’s crunch time says skipper

CAPTAIN Mark Evenson says it is crunch time for his Bromsgrove side, as they aim to avoid being dragged into a Birmingham League Division One relegation battle.  more...

Avoncroft lose their grip after first defeat

Worcestershire County League Division 3.  more...

Spa stay on top after Pershore win

Worcestershire County League Division One.  more...

Boars given thrashing by Wolves

Birmingham and District League Division One BROMSGROVE'S batting order was ripped to shreds by rampant Wolverhampton bowlers Jack Snape and Shaftab Khalid.  more...

Hall and Illingworth help Green to priceless points

Birmingham and District Premier League.  more...

Hall and Illingworth help Green to priceless points

Birmingham and District Premier League.  more...

Education

Seaside pleasures so close to home

A GROUP of pupils have enjoyed all the pleasures of a trip to the seaside without setting foot outside their Kidderminster school.  more...

Election Results Special

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Fashion Zone

An evening of excitement and exceptional design.

At the end of June the people of Worcester were treated to a fantastic series of Fashion shows, which took place at the School of Art & Design in Barbourne. The event was organised and produced by the students from the college who study Fashion & Textiles courses at National Diploma level and Foundation Studies.  more...

An evening of excitement and exceptional design.

At the end of June the people of Worcester were treated to a fantastic series of Fashion shows, which took place at the School of Art & Design in Barbourne. The event was organised and produced by the students from the college who study Fashion & Textiles courses at National Diploma level and Foundation Studies.  more...

An evening of excitement and exceptional design.

At the end of June the people of Worcester were treated to a fantastic series of Fashion shows, which took place at the School of Art & Design in Barbourne. The event was organised and produced by the students from the college who study Fashion & Textiles courses at National Diploma level and Foundation Studies.  more...

Fixtures

Cricket fixture list

SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Astwood Bank v Brockhampton; Droitwich Spa v Redditch; Pershore v Eastnor; Stourbridge v Chaddesley Corbett; Worcester v Bromyard; Worcester Nomads v Bewdley.  more...

Football

Sponsor Spartak

BARNT Green Spartak are appealing for sponsors to help cover their running costs for the forthcoming season.  more...

Town seal group win

VICTORIES over Rea Valley Warriors and Meadows Soccer were enough for Bromsgrove Town to clinch League B of the Christopher Jones trophy.  more...

Villa show fine form

FAIRFIELD Villa geared up for the Midland Combination Division One campaign in the best possible fashion by winning the Kidderminster Charity Hospital Cup five-a-side tournament at Stourport Swifts on Saturday.  more...

New men appointed to boost Spa

DROITWICH Spa's pre-season preparations are underway with a series of new appointments off the pitch.  more...

General

Quality is key to event's success

STEPHEN Fry, Jo Brand, Paul Daniels and Julian Lloyd-Webber are just a few of the names to have graced Bewdley Festival stages during the past 20 years.  more...

‘Best ever’ programme features old favourites

CULTURE vultures will be flocking to Bewdley in October after the line-up for one of the town's most anticipated annual events was announced.  more...

‘Best ever’ programme features old favourites

CULTURE vultures will be flocking to Bewdley in October after the line-up for one of the town's most anticipated annual events was announced.  more...

‘Best ever’ programme features old favourites

CULTURE vultures will be flocking to Bewdley in October after the line-up for one of the town's most anticipated annual events was announced.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Bidding war for unique house

A CAVE home cut into a sandstone cliff sold for £100,000 - four times the asking price - at auction in Kidderminster.  more...

New face at helpline

KIDDERMINSTER-based charity, North Worcester-shire Disability Information and Advice Line - DIAL - has appointed a new face to work on developing its helpline.  more...

Market open for business

TRADITION will be restored to Kidderminster town centre this weekend with the revival of the Saturday street market.  more...

Salon promotes Free Trade

A KIDDERMINSTER salon is holding a coffee morning to promote Free Trade products.  more...

Harriers backed for promotion

NEARLY 60 per cent of Shuttle/Times and News readers think Kidderminster Harriers will be candidates for promotion this season.  more...

Parking plea to residents

RESIDENTS of a Kidderminster street are being sent letters asking them to park considerately.  more...

Cash stolen from elderly woman's house

KIDDERMINSTER police are appealing for information about a burglary in which around £30 cash was stolen from an elderly woman's house.  more...

Shop owners' heartbreak

THE co-owner of fire-gutted Kidderminster arts and crafts shop, The Treasury, has spoken of her devastation and heartbreak following the blaze that ravaged it.  more...

Target passed

MORE than £1,000 has been raised for specialist equipment thanks to quick-footed staff at Kidderminster's Aylmer Lodge Surgery.  more...

Vital roles at church

A KIDDERMINSTER church has welcomed two lay ministers to serve in its parish.  more...

Pub landlady's bottle bother

A KIDDERMINSTER pub landlady says she has been left with no choice but to throw hundreds of empties in the rubbish bin - instead of recycling them - each week since a bottle bank was removed from her premises.  more...

Bob Champion visits Kidderminster

A FORMER Grand National winner will be sharing his life story at the next meeting of Kidderminster's Prostate Cancer Support Group.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers Training

Rough stuff

No quarter is given, even in training.  more...

Paul waits for instructions

Defender Paul Bignot.  more...

Handy Andy

Midfielder Andy Ferrell.  more...

Justin time

Striker Justin Richards.  more...

Getting down

New goalkeeper Dean Coleman makes a save.  more...

At rest...

Stuart Whitehead takes a break from training.  more...

At rest...

Stuart Whitehead takes a break from training.  more...

Work...

Scott Bevan looked composed in training.  more...

...And play

Trialists and Harriers players enjoy a kick about.  more...

New boys

Richards and Ferrell take their time.  more...

Keeping flexible

A Harriers player stretches at the end of training.  more...

Latest

Were you stuck in traffic delays at the Ketch?

COMMUTERS on their way to work face lengthy traffic delays around the Ketch roundabout at the A38 in Worcester this morning.  more...

Five-hour rescue saves 10,000 stranded fish

A FIVE-hour rescue mission saved 10,000 fish from the receding flood waters at Worcester Racecourse.  more...

Booze ban extended to more parts of city

Drinking in public is set to be banned in more parts of Worester than ever before as part of a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.  more...

Booze ban extended to more parts of city

Drinking in public is set to be banned in more parts of Worester than ever before as part of a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.  more...

PERSHORE: Teddies ready for high-wire act

TEDDY bears took a flying jump from a Worcestershire landmark in preparation for a unique fund-raising event later in the year.  more...

We’re banging the drum for the next Worcester bishop

THE Right Reverend Dr John Inge is the next bishop of Worcester and he received a special warm musical welcome from a group of local schoolchildren during his first official visit to the city.  more...

Rugby club’s park-and-ride scheme gets the go-ahead

A PARK-and-ride scheme for Sixways has been given the nod by county councillors but only after reservations about the practicalities of the scheme were raised.  more...

Bank of England boss talks cricket and Elgar

IT was a problem he never encountered during his long and illustrious career as one of England's top composers, but in death Sir Edward Elgar proved far too easy to copy.  more...

Bank of England boss talks cricket and Elgar

IT was a problem he never encountered during his long and illustrious career as one of England's top composers, but in death Sir Edward Elgar proved far too easy to copy.  more...

Thief stole from friend while he was in hospital

A THIEF plundered a Post Office account belonging to Parkinson's disease sufferer while he was in hospital.  more...

Driver didn’t report accident

A PENSIONER has been fined for failing to report a car accident.  more...

Man bit thumb of another in fight

A 27-YEAR-OLD bit a man's thumb during a fight in Worcester city centre.  more...

We’re jumping for joy after winning stage school places

FOUR youngsters from a Worcester amateur dramatic society have been offered places to study musical theatre at prestigious stage schools.  more...

Best DJ contest

SOME of Britain's best DJs will battle it out at a Worcester bar tonight.  more...

BROMYARD: Crowds come out in the sun at gala

SUN shone down on the many visitors who flocked to the 40th anniversary Bromyard Gala.  more...

Expensive bikes taken from city health club

TWO bicycles worth more than £2,000 have been stolen from outside a health club in Claines, Worcester.  more...

Mental health services improving

PATIENTS of mental health services in Worcestershire are receiving good food in a good environment, according to new figures.  more...

Ask your MP to help save centre

STAFF at Worcester's under-threat ambulance control centre are urging the public to write to their MPs to help save it.  more...

LEDBURY: Did you see car crash?

POLICE are looking for anyone who saw a collision between a white Mercedes Vito van and a Range Rover in The Southend, Ledbury, on Thursday, June 28.  more...

My paintings of landscapes remind people of their own special places

A WORCESTERSHIRE art gallery has welcomed a much-needed splash of hot, vibrant summer colour.  more...

I’ll show you how to run your cars on recycled cooking oil

THE first question everyone asks Keith Falconer is "Will my car run on biodiesel?" And his answer is "Yes".  more...

Now you can keep an eye on work at Guildhall

A WORCESTER resident with an interest in the politics of the city is being sought as a volunteer to keep a check on local councillors.  more...

Singers wanted for cathedral’s October event

SINGERS have been challenged to take part in a performance of Dvorak's Stabat Mater at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Outdoor centres are back on the agenda

THE FUTURE of Worcestershire's outdoor education centres is back on the agenda when the county council cabinet meets next Thursday.  more...

Football club needs budding players

BUDDING footballers are being encouraged to join a Worcester club. Worcester Raiders Football Club are looking to recruit boys and girls of all ages - as well as parents who want to coach junior teams.  more...

House fire in St John's

A FIRE broke out in a bedroom wardrobe of a house in St John's.  more...

Sixth formers bid farewell to King's

SIXTH formers bid a fond farewell to their Worcester school during a special service and lunch with teachers, parents and governors.  more...

Drivers stuck in traffic chaos

TRAFFIC chaos erupted in Worcester as thousands of drivers got stuck at the Ketch roundabout during rush hour.  more...

Train death inquest opens

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 71-year-old man with a history of mental health problems who died after he was hit by a train at a level crossing near Evesham.  more...

Heartfelt trek to aid charity

A WEIGHT Watchers leader has helped raise a staggering £30,000 for the British Heart Foundation with a village fundraising event in Peopleton and a sponsored walk in Italy.  more...

Heartfelt trek to aid charity

A WEIGHT Watchers leader has helped raise a staggering £30,000 for the British Heart Foundation with a village fundraising event in Peopleton and a sponsored walk in Italy.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Raffle appeal for Bethany’s show

AN EVESHAM actor is appealing for raffle prizes to help him raise cash in memory of his niece, one year on from her death.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Staff jump for joy after report result

STAFF at an Evesham nursery school were celebrating this week after receiving excellent results in an Ofsted report.  more...

Ian’s Wood given to landscape trust

AN OFFENHAM couple who planted 2,000 trees in memory of their son have officially handed over the area of woodland to the Vale Landscape Heritage Trust.  more...

Ravens secure win

RUGBY LEAGUE: REDDITCH Ravens turned around a two-game losing streak to beat Oxford Cavaliers 28-22 at St Augustines.  more...

Ravens secure win

RUGBY LEAGUE: Redditch Ravens turned around a two-game losing streak to beat Oxford Cavaliers 28-22 at St Augustines.  more...

Supporters ready for a football treat

SIGNED shirts from Ryan Giggs and David Beckham will be among the items up for grabs at the Jimmy Davis memorial match on Saturday.  more...

Exhall’s double delight

COTSWOLD HILLS LEAGUE: Three wickets from the evergreen John Park helped steer Exhall & Wixford to a 39-run victory over Stratford Bards in Saturday's Premier Division clash, making it a league double over their title rivals.  more...

Skipper’s bowling bonanza

WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE: An impressive display from Redditch skipper Dan Protherough helped his side to a six-wicket victory over Chaddesley Corbett.  more...

Defeat for the leaders

THIRDS LEAGUE: Entaco suffered their first league defeat of the season against high-flying Walmley on Saturday.  more...

Defeat for the leaders

THIRDS LEAGUE: Entaco suffered their first league defeat of the season against high-flying Walmley on Saturday.  more...

National final joy

GIRLS' cricket at Astwood Bank has gone from strength to strength with many more players joining the club.  more...

Arrows win but fail to impress

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Redditch Arrows came up against an undermanned but determined Doncaster Mustangs team on Sunday and finally ran out 14-6 winners.  more...

Smith’s win

ANGLING: Astwood Bank's Dark Lane AC fished their Courage Shield on the Arrow on Saturday and it was Phil Smith who won with 11lb 12oz of barbel and chub.  more...

Wythall aiming for title success

TENNIS: Unbeaten Wythall Men's A sealed promotion from Division Six of the Birmingham Summer League with a 3-1 win at Circle Tennis Club.  more...

Nags record

POOL: Studley's Nags Head Cannibals continued their domination of the Studley and Redditch Pool League by securing the league and cup double.  more...

Church boss in striker talks

FOOTBALL: MIDLAND ALLIANCE: Veteran striker John Williams could be on his way to Lye Meadow.  more...

Fun in the sun for youth sides

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Hundreds of youngsters took part in the weekend's Redditch United 5-a-side competition.  more...

Latets

Dying to drive

YOUNGSTERS at Trinity High School looked on in horror as the potentially devastating consequences of a car crash were driven home to them.  more...

Frustration over travellers

RESIDENTS and businesses say they have been unable to find help in their battle to remove travellers camped at Moons Moat.  more...

Shock results in undercover operation

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has recorded shocking results in a recent undercover operation to test Redditch shopkeepers were not selling alcohol to children.  more...

Shock results in undercover operation

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has recorded shocking results in a recent undercover operation to test Redditch shopkeepers were not selling alcohol to children.  more...

Letters

We must inch towards our metric-only future

SIR - I feel sorry for Mr Parr, who is "not into metric rubbish"; it's much like not being into decimal currency!  more...

What happened to NHS dental care?

SIR - In 1999, Tony Blair promised that there would be a NHS dentist for all in two years' time.  more...

Flood barriers may have been a waste

SIR - With the prospect of more flooding happening regularly, I wonder if the purchase and deployment of the flood barriers was really a cost-effective solution?  more...

Shop front should be on main street

SIR - While sharing the good news that at last the St John's Sainsbury development will now take place, I am very disappointed that the store is to be sited away from the St John's shops.  more...

Beware of vigilantes taking to the roads

SIR - The BetterDriving website you reported on (Worcester News, July 4) not only displays licence plates of alleged offenders but urges us to: "Build a transparent database that police can check their records against, making our roads a safer place."  more...

Did you remember St John’s Quo gig?

SIR - Further to your Status Quo at Sixways article (Worcester News, July 3), I need the help of your readers.  more...

Did you remember St John’s Quo gig?

SIR - Further to your Status Quo at Sixways article (Worcester News, July 3), I need the help of your readers.  more...

Leave ambulance call centre alone

SIR - It seems to have taken a long time for the health chiefs to suddenly realise that the Bransford ambulance call centre's equipment for is not suitable for modern operations.  more...

Vital lesson

ON Father's Day (Sunday, June 17) at about noon, my daughter was involved in a collision with a car on Ombersley Way, Droitwich.  more...

No funding

FURTHER to Mr Smith's letter in last week's newspaper I need to point out there is no funding in Bromsgrove District Council's budget for a graphics designer or a re-branding exercise.  more...

First class

JUST returned from a spell in the Alex Hospital, Redditch.  more...

Great effort

THE Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal committee thanks the people of Bromsgrove for helping us raise a total of £11,157.73 for the 2006 Poppy Appeal - another record.  more...

Appreciated

I WOULD like to pass on my thanks to all the staff and friends' of Sidemoor First School and nursery in Bromsgrove who gave up their valuable time on Friday night to hold the annual Summer Fete.  more...

Apparitions

I AM currently compiling a manuscript for possible publication on sightings of apparitions, remarkable coincidences, premonitions, time slips, reminiscent smells and the like.  more...

Apparitions

I AM currently compiling a manuscript for possible publication on sightings of apparitions, remarkable coincidences, premonitions, time slips, reminiscent smells and the like.  more...

Good time

ON behalf of Holywell Primary School, Rubery, which was the recent victim of an arson attack, we would like to thank our very kind sponsors who generously donated prizes for our summer barbeque - The Estate Agents, Elite Florists, ASDA, Hollywood Bowl, Co-Op and Morrisons.  more...

Space row

HOORAY, at last someone out there thinks the same as I do when it comes to these selfish people who occupy Parent & Child parking spaces.  more...

Population is too high

I READ the letter from Michael Holland with utter amazement. Is he living in the same country as the rest of us? If so, he should take his head out of the sand now. So it is all simply nonsense - dangerous, inflammatory nonsense, is it?  more...

Trying hard to survive

WELL Mr Holland has it in a nutshell.  more...

Charting the flow of immigrants

YOUR correspondent Michael Holland (Scapegoats' in Your view/June 27) took Mrs Warman to task on the basis that her letter had been factually inaccurate on the subject of mass immigration, a phrase he rejected as un-factual.  more...

Debate now suspended

THE immigration issue sparked, as expected, a considerable response from readers but now is the time to call a halt. We're sure this is a debate that will not go away and will rumble on. Meanwhile apologies to those whose letters we have been unable to print because they have been so numerous on this most important matter. No doubt this is an issue we will probably return to in the future.  more...

Vital lesson

ON Father's Day (Sunday, June 17) at about noon, my daughter was involved in a collision with a car on Ombersley Way, Droitwich.  more...

Record total

THE Poppy Appeal for 2006 ended on May 31 and the total raised nationally was £25,753,704 this smashed the last year's total by £1.3m quite an achievement.  more...

Apparitions

I AM currently compiling a manuscript for possible publication on sightings of apparitions, remarkable coincidences, premonitions, time slips, reminiscent smells and the like.  more...

Apparitions

I AM currently compiling a manuscript for possible publication on sightings of apparitions, remarkable coincidences, premonitions, time slips, reminiscent smells and the like.  more...

Fuming...

ARTICLES in local papers recently quoted Steve Dawson, manager of the Old Cock Inn, Droitwich, saying: "No one has turned and walked back out because we are non-smoking".  more...

Space row

HOORAY, at last someone out there thinks the same as I do when it comes to these selfish people who occupy Parent & Child parking spaces.  more...

Population is too high

I READ the letter from Michael Holland with utter amazement. Is he living in the same country as the rest of us? If so, he should take his head out of the sand now. So it is all simply nonsense - dangerous, inflammatory nonsense, is it?  more...

Trying hard to survive

WELL Mr Holland has it in a nutshell.  more...

Charting the flow of immigrants

YOUR correspondent Michael Holland (Scapegoats' in Your view/June 27) took Mrs Warman to task on the basis that her letter had been factually inaccurate on the subject of mass immigration, a phrase he rejected as un-factual.  more...

Debate now suspended

THE immigration issue sparked, as expected, a considerable response from readers but now is the time to call a halt. We're sure this is a debate that will not go away and will rumble on. Meanwhile apologies to those whose letters we have been unable to print because they have been so numerous on this most important matter. No doubt this is an issue we will probably return to in the future.  more...

A much-needed facility

I SHOULD like to congratulate Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust on the opening of the new education block at the Alexandra Hospital.  more...

Wheelchair access to buses

I SHOULD like to take this opportunity to support what Jennette Perks said in the Redditch Advertiser regarding heavy wheelchair users on buses.  more...

To the rescue

I WOULD like to thank the lady who fetched security staff when I was taken ill on Wednesday, June 20 in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre. Also the security staff who showed me so much kindness.  more...

Keep your appointments

ON a recent visit to Church Hill Medical Centre (Dr Edward Barrett and Partners) I was horrified to see a notice on the reception desk stating that 77 people failed to turn up for appointments during May.  more...

Local News

Clubs need more players for boys’ and girls’ teams

EAGER young footballers are being sought by two local teams as they seek to boost their squads for the upcoming season.  more...

Football club needs budding players

BUDDING footballers are being encouraged to join a Worcester club. Worcester Raiders Football Club are looking to recruit boys and girls of all ages - as well as parents who want to coach junior teams.  more...

News

City midfielder hampered by injury

SHAUN Findlay is hoping he will be fit for the start of the new season.  more...

County future is secure: Newton

CHIEF executive Mark Newton has insisted the future of Worcestershire "is secure" despite financial losses which could exceed £250,000 caused by the flooding of their New Road ground.  more...

Solanki wins England Twenty20 call-up

VIKRAM Solanki's impressive showings at the top of the Worcestershire order in one-day cricket have earned him a place in the 30-man England squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament later this year.  more...

Solanki wins England Twenty20 call-up

VIKRAM Solanki's impressive showings at the top of the Worcestershire order in one-day cricket have earned him a place in the 30-man England squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament later this year.  more...

Worcs handed clean-up cash lift

THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) delivered a slice of welcome good news to flood-stricken Worcestershire with a £75,000 donation to help repairs to New Road.  more...

County fans hit with home trip to Derby

COUNTY fans face a 150-mile round trip on Friday after Worcestershire's money-spinning Pro40 curtain-raiser was switched to Derby at the last minute.  more...

New drive to nurture stars of the future

BROMSGROVE Rovers have joined forces with NEW College to offer youngsters coaching as part of a new football course.  more...

Striker vows to be Premier hotshot

STRIKER Nathan Lamey has vowed to be top of the hotshots once again as he aims to continue last season's red-hot goalscoring form in the British Gas Business Southern Premier Division.  more...

Daly leaves as first match looms

AFTER just four training sessions, Evesham United's players face their first competitive test on Saturday when they play Worcester City at St George's Lane.  more...

On target for goals

GOALS and Football League experience are what striker Howard Forinton will be bringing to Redditch United.  more...

Opinion

Best place to drink is in the pub

We Britons do street drinking rather differently from our Continental counterparts.  more...

Pershore

Work ongoing, but theatre is open

PERSHORE'S Number 8 theatre is continuing its summer programme of films and events, despite a £400,000 building project to extend the volunteer-run centre.  more...

School’s international day

CHILDREN from St Nicholas Church of England Middle School in Pinvin took part in a range of exciting and foreign activities and experiences as part of the school's International Day.  more...

Pershore Bridge toilets may face closure

THE fate of the toilet block at the Pershore Bridge picnic site hangs in the balance as the costs of maintaining it may be too high.  more...

Results

Scores from the Sunday league

FEARNLEY FACTORY SHOP WORCESTERSHIRE SUNDAY CLUB LEAGUE FIRST XI RESULTS Worcester v Feckenham Worcester won by four wickets.  more...

Reviews

Toe-tapping show is a real Spa-rkler

Review - The Little Shop of Horrors at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich Spa, until Saturday.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

July 12, 2007

FOLLOWING Gordon Brown's arrival at Number 10 and his reshuffle things are moving fast at Westminster.  more...

Round-Up

Bikes worth £12,000 stolen in Clifton-on-Teme

QUAD-BIKERS are being warned to take extra security measures after three machines worth a total of £12,000 were stolen from a house in Clifton-on-Teme.  more...

Holder Neal targets top two

DROITWICH'S Matt Neal hopes he can still sneak up and steal a third Dunlop British Touring Car title away from run-away leaders Fabrizio Giovanardi and Jason Plato.  more...

Big-hitters seal key victory

RUSHWICK captain Ryan Lane believes his side can use their impressive six-wicket Worcestershire League Division Four South win at Himbleton as a launchpad for the rest of the season.  more...

Eastnor have no answer to Taylor

HAVING secured promotion to the top tier of Crusader Worcestershire League cricket last season, Worcester Nomads are enjoying a great Division One campaign, currently riding high in second spot.  more...

Drivers stuck in traffic chaos

TRAFFIC chaos erupted in Worcester as thousands of drivers got stuck at the Ketch roundabout during rush hour.  more...

A smashing display

BROMSGROVE'S Lucy Simper and Anna Southam helped the Herefordshire and Worcestershire under-12s tennis team qualify for the national finals of the Inter County Cup.  more...

Brown is king of the sailboards once again

ROBIN Brown dominated the senior sailboards races once again at Barnt Green Sailing Club's latest Sunday Class event.  more...

Champion set to do battle with punters

WORLD darts champion Martin Adams will be taking on punters in an exhibition at a Droitwich pub this weekend.  more...

Appeal for players

BROMSGROVE Town are looking for experienced players to join their new under-11s side.  more...

Tennis for juniors at club’s activity week

BARNT Green Sports Club are holding a tennis and activity week for juniors later this month.  more...

Wolf huffs and puffs to storm to race success

BELGRAVE'S Joachim Wolf and Caroline Adams from Tipton crossed the line first in Bromsgrove's fifth annual Timberhonger 10 kilometre run.  more...

Home pair are Open champions

LEE Tynan and Paul Michiels produced a show stopping round to win Bromsgrove's annual Mens Open.  more...

Boss Brown is preparing for a selection headache

ROD Brown admits he is preparing himself for some difficult decisions as his Bromsgrove Rovers side prepare to kick-off their pre-season campaign next week.  more...

Crunch talks for library

VOLUNTEERS may be called upon to man a library service in Cofton Hackett following the closure of the building.  more...

Playtime fun

IT was child's play at Charford First School after the opening of a new play area.  more...

New ambulance division

AMBULANCE services in Bromsgrove and elsewhere across the most westerly counties of the Midlands have come together as part of a new division known as the Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Young yobs are targets

A NEW initiative is being launched by police to tackle anti-social behaviour by young people in the town.  more...

Assurances given that tip trips are necessary to make site safe

LICKEY residents are being assured work taking place on the former Marlbrook tip is needed to make it safe.  more...

Misery for motorists as vandals strike

VANDALS caused a catalogue of misery for Bromsgrove and Rubery drivers after they attacked more than a dozen cars damaging or stealing windscreen wipers, walking over a car cracking the windscreen and kicking in another vehicle.  more...

Nip down to the 'nick'

IT'S a fair cop guv!' And on Sunday (July 15) there'll be a few more arresting sights when on open day is staged at Bromsgrove's police station.  more...

Hoping for an oarsome display

A TEAM from Webbs of Wychbold is hoping to roar into the lead at a national dragon boat racing event.  more...

Spa man downloaded child porn

A man who took an indecent photograph of a child and downloaded child porn from the internet has been given a suspended prison sentence.  more...

Village pubs in the firing line

UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of two Cutnall Green pubs - with residents fearing both of them will be lost for good, along with the character of the village.  more...

Chloe wants to tell you a secret

Chawson First School pupil Chloe Rogers is gearing up for Sunday's Party in the Park.  more...

Keep on running

SPORTY Spa children took part in their annual sports day and helped raise cash for their school.  more...

Keep on running

SPORTY Spa children took part in their annual sports day and helped raise cash for their school.  more...

A double celebration

STAFF and residents at a Droitwich Spa nursing home are enjoying a double celebration as two popular people mark major birthdays.  more...

Time to party

THE Rotary Clubs of Droitwich Spa are set to showcase the work of town organisations and host attractions for all the family at this weekend's Party In The Park.  more...

Backing Droitwich with £2m investment

A LEADING British manufacturer has completed the final phase of a £2 million investment at its Droitwich Spa factory.  more...

Aldi plan set to be thrown out

A BID by Aldi to open a branch in Droitwich Spa looks like being rejected, despite town councillors backing the plans.  more...

New ambulance division

AMBULANCE services in Bromsgrove and elsewhere across the most westerly counties of the Midlands have come together as part of a new division known as the Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Hoping for an oarsome display

A TEAM from Webbs of Wychbold is hoping to roar into the lead at a national dragon boat racing event.  more...

Niall wins at the double

THERE'S been plenty of action at the Arden club despite high river levels and fast currents.  more...

Harris effort all in vain for losers

BROADWAY crashed to a surprise defeat at the hands of Overbury in last weekend's Concorde League match.  more...

More misery for struggling Pershore

PERSHORE'S miserable summer continued last Saturday when their Worcestershire County League clash at home to Droitwich ended in a 66-run defeat.  more...

Reverse repeats ensure leaders a healthy cushion

REVERSE fixtures from the season's opening day in the Premier Division of the John Shepherd Cotswold Hills League produced an almost identical set of results.  more...

Racecourse officials hoping for good weather

OFFICIALS at Stratford Racecourse will be keeping their fingers firmly crossed that the weather takes a turn for the better ahead of Sunday's annual Family Raceday.  more...

Nifty Nikki boosts Pink

Evesham Pink 51, Manor Ladies 11 STORMING ahead in the first quarter, Evesham showed off their defensive skills and took a 12-goal lead into the second half.  more...

Bikers forced off road!

EVESHAM Wheelers' latest club run was to Wootton Wawen and 23 riders of all abilities left Evesham in bright sunshine.  more...

Dominoes meeting

North Cotswold League THE annual general meeting will be held at Weston Friendship Club on Wednesday, July 25 from 8pm.  more...

Pershore players ready for the off

PERSHORE Town get their pre-season campaign under way on Saturday when they play host to Stourbridge (3pm).  more...

Sue's brace of bronzes

EVESHAM'S Sue Cosnett has grabbed a brace of bronzes in Brazil.  more...

Stars turn out for Ashton centenary clash

PROFESSIONAL cricketers past and present are playing in a special game at Ashton-under-Hill on Sunday to help mark the club's centenary.  more...

Cassey claims a podium first

LEWIS Hamilton's success that has helped turn the spotlight on up and coming racing drivers means that Cassey Watson has picked the perfect moment to make a strong argument for being the top driver in the Junior National Formulae.  more...

Batters lose way in a league loss

AFTER a solid display with the ball and then setting a similar platform in reply, Evesham's batting let them down as they crashed to a 58-run defeat.  more...

Courts open for free play

EVESHAM Rowing Club is holding a Play Tennis and Squash event on Friday between from 5pm when adults and children of all ages and abilities can play for free.  more...

Replay needed as rain ruins Village Cup clash

FOR the third successive weekend, Overbury saw their npower Village Cup tie hit by the weather, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Cocaine dealer from Malvern jailed

POLICE investigating drug dealing in the Malvern area were alerted when a BMW visited Peachfield Common and the driver disappeared into the undergrowth, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Unwanted new water feature sprays 20 feet into the air

FLOODS on Wells Road finally subsided earlier this week - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Variety show in memory of popular student

THE Chase Technology College was filled with music, laughter and colour as students and staff celebrated the life of a popular and much-loved pupil.  more...

Water finally subsides

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Water finally subsides

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Leaking water gushes 20 feet into air

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Leaking water gushes 20 feet into air

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Leaking water gushes 20 feet into air

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Leaking water gushes 20 feet into air

FLOODS on Wells Road finally have finally subsided - after the Malvern Hills Conservators took matters into their own hands and uncovered a leaking water main.  more...

Go green at fair

CREATIVE residents will be getting the chance to go green at the Arrow Valley Countryside Centre later this week.  more...

Go green at fair

CREATIVE residents will be getting the chance to go green at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre later this week.  more...

Go green at fair

CREATIVE residents will be getting the chance to go green at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre later this week.  more...

Go green at fair

CREATIVE residents will be getting the chance to go green at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre later this week.  more...

Roundup

Leaders tighten their grip at top of the table

Franche A's win over Bewdley A sees them open up a five point lead at the top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek Bowls League.  more...

Quartet wins captain's trophy.

All the latest scores and news in our gold round-up.  more...

Quartet wins captain's trophy.

All the latest scores and news in our gold round-up.  more...

Quartet wins captain's trophy.

All the latest scores and news in our gold round-up.  more...

Quartet wins captain's trophy.

All the latest scores and news in our gold round-up.  more...

Hundreds flock to the half marathon

THERE was a good turn out for the Wyre Forest Half Marathon, which is organised by Kidderminster's Amazing Feet club.  more...

Club holds its own in the county relay championships

WYRE Forest Swimming Club won four medals at the County Relay Championships in Worcester.  more...

Schools News

We've had fun with a golden fleece

BUDDING young actors at a Worcestershire school have been performing a take on the Greek classic Jason and the Argonauts. Pupils at Martley Primary School have been staging Fleeced for parents, friends and pupils. A total of 84 children have been involved in the play, which has been co-ordinated by teacher Pamela Mullins. School spokesman Jane Install said: "It has been really fantastic and we are very proud of the children. They have all done a marvellous job and the play is wonderful." The pupils, who were all key stage two students, staged two performances of the play. Above are Alex Holdsworth as Jason with his evil uncle King Pelia (Luke Brown), on-stage girlfriend Medea (Natalie Webster) and ghost warrior Sam James. Picture by Jon Fuller-Rowell. 27085101  more...

We've had fun with a golden fleece

BUDDING young actors at a Worcestershire school have been performing a take on the Greek classic Jason and the Argonauts. Pupils at Martley Primary School have been staging Fleeced for parents, friends and pupils. A total of 84 children have been involved in the play, which has been co-ordinated by teacher Pamela Mullins. School spokesman Jane Install said: "It has been really fantastic and we are very proud of the children. They have all done a marvellous job and the play is wonderful." The pupils, who were all key stage two students, staged two performances of the play. Above are Alex Holdsworth as Jason with his evil uncle King Pelia (Luke Brown), on-stage girlfriend Medea (Natalie Webster) and ghost warrior Sam James. Picture by Jon Fuller-Rowell. 27085101  more...

Hard work pays off for high-achieving students

ALMOST 100 students at a Worcester college have been commended for their achievements over the past year.  more...

Hard work pays off for high-achieving students

ALMOST 100 students at a Worcester college have been commended for their achievements over the past year.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Buy shopping card and help a hospice

St Richard's Hospice has teamed up with ukwebsaver.com so that Worcestershire shoppers can save money and help the charity at the same time.  more...

Travel

Bargain summer breaks

BUTLINS are offering great value For money this summer with a three night School's Out break from £84 per person per break based on four people sharing.  more...

What'S On

Exhibition puts summer scrapes into perspective

THE more sinister side of the holiday season comes under the microscope in Michael Tennyson's challenging art exhibition Dangerous Holidays'.  more...

Cars roll in at a stretch

A COLLECTION of the world's most outrageous and extravagant stretch limousines will be on display when the European Limousine and Chauffeur Show comes to Birmingham's NEC.  more...

Lock will unload humour on audience

AWARD winning comedian Sean Lock is preparing to take Bromsgrove by storm when he takes to the stage at the Artrix Centre as part of his UK tour.  more...

Unique chance to see Jordan’s royal stables

HAVE Horse Will Travel (HHWT), a specialist tour operator that offers a range of rare and unique equine holidays has a money can't buy' opportunity to visit the Jordanian Royal Family's Stud in Amman on a trip to Jordan later this year.  more...

Unique chance to see Jordan’s royal stables

HAVE Horse Will Travel (HHWT), a specialist tour operator that offers a range of rare and unique equine holidays has a money can't buy' opportunity to visit the Jordanian Royal Family's Stud in Amman on a trip to Jordan later this year.  more...

Cruise to a fabulous holiday

HOLIDAYMAKERS in Bromsgrove were able to sea' the vast choice of cruises on offer at a special event, organised by Midlands Co-op Travel.  more...

Treat for comedy fans

FANS of comedy can get the perfect insight into this year's Edinburgh Festival - without having to travel hundreds of miles to the Scottish capital.  more...

Irish dance magic on tour

TOURING the world from Dublin to Taipei, the Irish dance spectacular, Magic Of The Dance, has been winning rave reviews wherever it goes.  more...

Farewell show for singer

REDDITCH-based band Somethin' ELSE will be playing a special final show with their singer before she leaves.  more...

Farewell show for singer

REDDITCH-based band Somethin' ELSE will be playing a special final show with their singer before she leaves.  more...

  
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