Stories for 31 July 2007

Alcester

Thanks to the flood heroes

THE Mayor of Alcester has praised the people of the town for "coming up trumps whenever there is a need" after the recent floods.  more...

Betfred argues case for appeal

BOOKMAKER Betfred has appealed against the decision to refuse planning permission for one of its betting shop on Alcester High Street.  more...

Shooting hoops at summer school

YOUNG girls have been shooting the hoops in Alcester at a netball summer school which came to the town.  more...

Business

These thugs crossed line of tolerance

MOST of us would confess to doing something stupid at some point in our lives while under the influence of alcohol.  more...

Veg box experts scoop top award at the Royal

LEDBURY organic farmer and veg box entrepreneurs John Davenport and Mike Hamilton scooped a top award at the recent Royal Show.  more...

Mick’s reward for going that extra mile

INKBERROW-based Mick Wale has been awarded a coveted Quality award in the National Housebuilding Council's 2007 Pride in the Job competition.  more...

Regional view positive - survey

BUSINESSES and residents in the West Midlands region have a positive view of working and living in it, according to an independent survey commissioned by regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands.  more...

Regional view positive - survey

BUSINESSES and residents in the West Midlands region have a positive view of working and living in it, according to an independent survey commissioned by regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands.  more...

Record results for events firm

HARTLEBURY-based presentation and communication company, DRP Group, has announced record results for its latest financial period.  more...

Record results for events firm

HARTLEBURY-based presentation and communication company, DRP Group, has announced record results for its latest financial period.  more...

Community News

COMER GARDENS WI

IT was a pleasure to arrive for the last meeting before the summer recess and not be cluttered with coats and umbrellas.  more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

THE Midsummer Melodies at Kidderminster Library proved a great success, with tenor Russell Painter and pianist David Morgan making many new fans.  more...

EARLS CROOME WI

Luckily, we had a dry and pleasant evening for the June meeting which was held in the delightful garden of committee member Coral Male in Severn Stoke, near Kempsey.  more...

LITTLE WITLEY WI

Members and visitors were welcomed to the July open meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were taken as read, and members were told that Little Witley came second in the Shrawley Cup, Abberley being the winners.  more...

MARTLEY WI

Gwyn Darby, president, welcomed members and some visitors to the July meeting.  more...

NORTH CLAINES WI

DESPITE the inclement weather, the July meeting was well attend and president Susan Oakley welcomed members and visitors - including one from Vienna and one from Devon.  more...

KEMPSEY WI

OUR July meeting was well attended with one visitor, and Pauline welcomed everyone.  more...

OMBERSLEY GARDENING CLUB

THE speaker in June was Claire Hawton, who guided us through the many different species of irises, a truly beautiful and interesting plant.  more...

SWANPOOL WI

IN beautiful sunshine the president welcomed members and those of Broadheath with Rushwick, Broomhall, Comer, Hallow, Kempsey, North Claines, Oak Apple, Powyke, Pump House, Rushwick-in-Bedwardine, St Peters WIs and our speaker Nonni James, to our meeting in Bromyard Road Methodist Church Hall.  more...

PUMPHOUSE WI

IT was pleasant enough for us to venture outside at the July meeting to see the gardens at the Pumphouse and projects that the children help with when they visit.  more...

ST PETERS WI

Maureen Matthews welcomed members and one visitor to the July meeting. Christine Williams said she had received four apologies for various reasons.  more...

WORCESTER ANGLO-HELLENIC CLUB

ON the very unpromising evening of Saturday, July 21, two dozen or so members and supporters of the Worcester Anglo-Hellenic Club (plus a few children and grand-children) braved the weather and flooded roads to gather for their annual barbecue and garden party.  more...

U3A

AFTER a summer break from most activities, Worcester U3A will be fully functional again during September for what should be a bumper year, both in terms of membership (more than 500) and the number of activity groups that will be accessible (more than 40).  more...

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF DROITWICH SPA

A CHANGE of venue saw the July meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa at the Chateau Impney Hotel. Retiring president June Bodger welcomed members to the meeting for her last time as president after two years at the helm.  more...

In Brief

Estate clean-up

COUNCILLOR Bill Hartnett took the challenge to clean up Matchborough literally last weekend when he took to the streets of Bartleet Road with resident Phil Henshaw.  more...

Fare dodgers named

CENTRAL Trains have listed two local residents as fare dodgers in their latest naming and shaming campaign.  more...

Taste of the Caribbean

THOSE who fancy a taste of the Carib-bean can join a new adult cookery course starting in Redditch.  more...

Taste of the Caribbean

THOSE who fancy a taste of the Caribbean can join a new adult cookery course starting in Redditch.  more...

Appeal to give blood

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend blood donor sessions in Studley to help meet the demand for blood from local hospitals.  more...

Lions set new date

PEOPLE disappointed at the postponement of Redditch Lions' ever-popular Fun in the Field event will be pleased to know it will now take place on September 16 at Arrow Valley Country Park.  more...

Charity cricket event

CRICKETERS will have to be on the ball while trying to raise money for Redditch Mayor David Hunt's chosen charity on Sunday.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Shed 'destroyed' by fire

A GARDEN shed has been "totally destroyed" by a nearby bonfire.  more...

Bridge closing over weekend

STOURPORT Bridge is to close to traffic temporarily next weekend as Worcestershire County Council continues work on it.  more...

Shed 'destroyed' by fire

A GARDEN shed has been "totally destroyed" by a nearby bonfire.  more...

Men conned way into OAP's home

POLICE in Kidderminster have issued a fresh warning about distraction burglaries after two men posing as water board officials talked their way into the home of a 77-year-old woman in the town.  more...

Free schools transport boost for families

MORE pupils from low-income families will be eligible for free school transport from Worcestershire County Council when the new term starts.  more...

Free schools travel boost for families

MORE pupils from low-income families will be eligible for free school transport from Worcestershire County Council when the new term starts.  more...

Schools travel boost for families

MORE pupils from low-income families will be eligible for free school transport from Worcestershire County Council when the new term starts.  more...

Police cracking down on metal thefts

INCREASING numbers of metal thefts are being tackled in a police crackdown.  more...

Police cracking down on metal thefts

INCREASING numbers of metal thefts are being tackled in a police crackdown.  more...

Police cracking down on metal thefts

INCREASING numbers of metal thefts are being tackled in a police crackdown.  more...

Police crack down on metal thefts

INCREASING numbers of metal thefts are being tackled in a police crackdown.  more...

Historic building given new lease of life

A TUDOR building at Areley Kings given a new lease of life as a community centre has had a finishing touch put to it, courtesy of a Stourport store.  more...

Top civil engineer to see SVR damage

BRITAIN'S top civil engineer is to visit Severn Valley Railway tomorrow (Friday, August 3) to witness for himself how the line has been devastated by flooding and study unique civil engineering solutions being adopted to rebuild it.  more...

Top civil engineer to see SVR damage

BRITAIN'S top civil engineer is to visit Severn Valley Railway on Friday to witness for himself how the line has been devastated by flooding and study unique civil engineering solutions being adopted to rebuild it.  more...

Top civil engineer to see SVR damage

BRITAIN'S top civil engineer is to visit Severn Valley Railway on Friday to witness for himself how the line has been devastated by flooding and study unique civil engineering solutions being adopted to rebuild it.  more...

Murder trial jury sees graphic photos

THE jury in the murder trial of two Stourport men accused of kicking Phillip Green to death have been shown graphic photographs of the dead man's head injuries.  more...

Murder trial jury see graphic photos

THE jury in the murder trial of two Stourport men accused of kicking Phillip Green to death have been shown graphic photographs of the dead man's head injuries.  more...

Smiles all round at Scouts party

SCOUTS and their leaders from four countries joined in celebrations for the beginning of the Wyre Forest Centenary Jamboree.  more...

Smiles all round at Scouts party

SCOUTS and their leaders from four countries joined in celebrations for the beginning of the Wyre Forest Centenary Jamboree.  more...

Steve’s new role in the great outdoors

RETIRED community policeman, Steve Holland, has a new beat as the Forestry Commission's first permanent recreation ranger in Wyre Forest.  more...

Five arrested in theft inquiry

POLICE have arrested five men on suspicion of stealing scrap metal in Stourport.  more...

Free slippers on offer to older people

MORE than 300 pairs of slippers will be given away free to older people visiting an event that will encourage them to keep moving and keep active.  more...

Free slippers on offer to older people

MORE than 300 pairs of slippers will be given away free to older people visiting an event that will encourage them to keep moving and keep active.  more...

Parked cars damaged

PARKED cars have been damaged after being struck by a passing vehicle which then failed to stop.  more...

Kidderminster Arts Festival 2007

KAF gets the under 5's and their grown ups moving

There are still five days left of the arts festival, the sun is finally shining so make the most of it and come and join in. Early Ears music and movement returns with Craig Trafford, using music and easy instruments to help the under 5's and their grown ups build balanced bodies and bright brains. 10.30 at Kidderminster Town Hall on the 1st of August, just £2.00  more...

KAF gets the under 5's and their grown ups moving

There are still five days left of the arts festival, the sun is finally shining so make the most of it and come and join in. Early Ears music and movement returns with Craig Trafford, using music and easy instruments to help the under 5's and their grown ups build balanced bodies and bright brains. 10.30 at Kidderminster Town Hall on the 1st of August, just £2.00 no need to book just turn up.   more...

Celebrate the sunshine with a samba groove

Come and learn some samba beats with Glamba, anyone over 5 will be playing rio style in no time. Come to Kidderminster Town Hall at 2pm until 4pm on Thursday the 2nd of August, no need to book, £2.00 on the door.  more...

Heather Wasties claims her space

Local artist Heather Wastie will be performing at Kidderminster Library Gallery on Friday the 3rd of August at 8pm until 9.30pm. £6.00 entry includes a free glass of wine to help you relax into this touching and thought provoking performance which includes songs, poetry and music using ultrasound technology. You can buy tickets from The Hub next to the town hall or pay on the door, subject to availability.   more...

Heather Wasties claims her space

Local artist Heather Wastie performs her touching and thought provoking works at Kidderminster Library Gallery. £6.00 entrance includes a glass of wine to help you relax into songs, poetry and music from Heathers ultrasound technology. 8pm until 9.30 on Friday the 3rd of August, tickets available from the Hub, (next to the Town Hall) or on the door.   more...

Brace yourselves for The Legendary Skate Naked -

Five times international street arts award winners, hilarious and dangerous, skate naked will appear outside the Swan Centre at 12.30 and 2pm on Saturday the 4th of August. Don't miss them!  more...

Brace yourselves for The Legendary Skate Naked -

Five times international street arts award winners, hilarious and dangerous, Skate Naked will appear outside the Swan Centre at 12.30 and 2pm on Saturday the 4th of August. Don't miss them!  more...

Pottery workshop rescheduled

Our potter has finally made it out of Tewkesbury and the workshops will go ahead at 11am and 2pm on Saturday the 4th of August. Come and have a go on a potters wheel. Your pots will be fired and available for collection. Just £2.00 on the door.   more...

Kidz Write In

Then Came the Flood by Alexandra Jade Reilly, age 7

Smelly water everywhere, People stop to look and stare.  more...

Latest

Thank the heroes

THE Worcester News has been overwhelmed with the tales of camaraderie and kindness shown by complete strangers to those stranded by Friday's flash floods.  more...

OFSTED thumbs up for Fairfield

A ONCE troubled school in Worcester that was rebuilt under the government's Fresh Start programme is celebrating its first decent Ofsted report.  more...

Laundrettes overwhelmed by Glos flood victims

FLOOD waters may have had a damaging effect on some Worcestershire companies but, for others, business has been booming.  more...

Knicker blunder sees rapist released

A convicted rapist was sensationally freed from jail yesterday after it was discovered that a jury had conducted experiments - with pairs of women's panties.  more...

Knickers blunder sees rapist released

A convicted rapist was sensationally freed from jail yesterday after it was discovered that a jury had conducted experiments - with pairs of women's panties.  more...

Two men sought after car damaged in Bromyard

POLICE investigating damage caused to a car in Bromyard are trying to trace two men who were involved in an extended argument in the street the same evening.   more...

Two men sought after car damaged in Bromyard

POLICE investigating damage caused to a car in Bromyard are trying to trace two men who were involved in an extended argument in the street the same evening.   more...

Police clamp down on metal thefts

A CAMPAIGN to tackle thefts of metal across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire has been launched by police.  more...

Police clamp down on metal thefts

A CAMPAIGN to tackle thefts of metal across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire has been launched by police.  more...

Poor families to get school transport help

MORE pupils from low-income families in Worcestershire will be eligible for free school transport when the new term starts.  more...

County winning war against bike thieves

MOTORCYCLISTS in Worcestershire are winning the war against thieves.  more...

Perry going down well with the stars

PERRY is enjoying a massive boost in the shops after becoming popular with cutting edge pop stars.  more...

Ambulance staff plea to health chiefs

STAFF at Worcester's under-threat ambulance control centre have called on health chiefs to retract its claim that the centre is unfit for purpose, following efforts during the recent floods.  more...

Ambulance staff plea to health chiefs

STAFF at Worcester's under-threat ambulance control centre have called on health chiefs to retract its claim that the centre is unfit for purpose, following efforts during the recent floods.  more...

Youngsters get arty for summer holidays

CHILDREN gave up the first week of their summer holidays to take part in a host of arts and crafts activities at a Worcester school.  more...

Expensive solid oak doors stolen

SIXTEEN solid oak doors worth almost £2,000 have been stolen from a property in a Worcestershire village.  more...

Expensive solid oak doors stolen

SIXTEEN solid oak doors worth almost £2,000 have been stolen from a property in a Worcestershire village.  more...

Rugby clubs join forces to help flood victims

IN a move never thought possible, Worcester Warriors and Gloucester Rugby have set aside their on-field rivalry to join forces and help raise funds for the victims of flooding.  more...

Rugby clubs to help flood victims

IN a move never thought possible, Worcester Warriors and Gloucester Rugby have set aside their on-field rivalry to join forces and help raise funds for the victims of flooding.  more...

Fish to be rescued from racecourse again

FISH trapped in pools of water on Worcester Racecourse are to be rescued.  more...

Convicted rapist out on bail

A CONVICTED rapist was sentenced to six-and-a-half years jail - but was immediately released on bail after a jury blunder.  more...

Broadway is Village of the Year

VILLAGERS at Broadway are celebrating winning the 2007 Calor Worcestershire Village of the Year title.  more...

Shooting club argument

THE Parish Council in Bidford was buzzing with activity on Monday evening as local residents, district and county council members met to discuss the effect the newly established Riverside Shooting Club is having on residents.  more...

Insurers take action

RURAL insurer NFU Mutual put its emergency plan into action when the floods hit causing damage estimated at tens of millions of pounds for NFU Mutual alone..  more...

Insurers take action

RURAL insurer NFU Mutual put its emergency plan into action when the floods hit causing damage estimated at tens of millions of pounds for NFU Mutual alone..  more...

Rescue family speak out

AN Evesham couple who were airlifted to safety from their top floor flat as the floods hit last weekend have spoken of their ordeal.  more...

Rescue family speak out

AN Evesham couple who were airlifted to safety from their top floor flat as the floods hit last weekend have spoken of their ordeal.  more...

Latets

Woman burgled to fund her addiction

A FEMALE burglar carried out two raids on consecutive days to help fund an addiction to heroin and crack cocaine.  more...

My popular launderette

THE owner of a Batchley launderette refused to get in a spin when customers travelled from Gloucestershire to use her facilities.  more...

One Stop Shops facing the axe

REDDITCH Council's One Stop Shops in Batchley, Woodrow and Winyates could be scrapped as the council struggles to make savings.  more...

Letters

Hats off to ministers for the smoking ban

SIR - I would like to congratulate your team for producing perhaps one of the most biased pieces of trash about the smoking ban that I have read to date.  more...

MPs should rethink 24-hour drinking

SIR - I read with great interest that our MP Mike Foster is backing booze- free proposals.  more...

Thank you for our lovely daughter

SIR - A big thank you to everyone involved in the birth of our daughter Hazel on July 6 - the Malvern community midwife team, and at Worcestershire Royal Hospital everyone on delivery suite, obstetric theatres and the post-natal ward.  more...

Why do drivers hog middle lane?

SIR - Why do drivers insist on driving in the middle lane on the motorway?  more...

It’s not like it used to be in the past

SIR - I have noticed across Worcester that a lot of cans are forced down the drains.  more...

Thanks for your floods hospitality

SIR - Two engineering friends of mine got trapped in the flood waters on Friday, July 20, and would like to thank all the people of Peopleton, near Pershore, for their help when they opened the village hall and looked after them splendidly.  more...

Ball park plan folly

I JUST wanted to make sure people knew about the proposed ball court on the Bark Hill estate in Bewdley.  more...

Villagers are poor relations

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with the comments of our former district councillor Nigel Addison who says that Wolverley are always the poor relations and are told to "get on with it chaps."  more...

Wolverley suffers

HOW delighted the Environment Agency must be, saving Kidderminster from flooding (Water project pays off, Shuttle, July 26).  more...

Safety is driver for new footbridge

I REFER to the letter from John Gittus regarding a Bewdley footbridge, and would like to say that this idea was first thought of several years ago by past councillor Tony Clay and recently became an item in my election campaign.  more...

GP fund-holding returns under different name

DAVID Craik (Letters, July 5) says that GP fundholding was disastrous but this was not so. Speaking as a former GP who had considerable misgivings initially, I found that, with it, our practice was able to get better services for our patients.  more...

Why didn't Labour reverse policy?

I FOUND the letters under the "Amnesia over Tory-run NHS" headline on July 4 full of contradictions.  more...

Look at your own party first

I was amused reading David Craik's staunchly pro-Labour letter. I'm assuming he's politically active alongside Nigel Knowles, judging by his use of statistics and request that Mr Garnier sign the Labour PPC's petition.  more...

Tough getting in summer swim

IT is Wednesday afternoon at the start of my daughter's summer holiday.  more...

Music

Feast of music to fill district parks

AN EXCITING mix of events will hit the ears of music lovers during Wyre Forest District Council's annual concerts.  more...

See slithering serpents’ salubrious safehouse

SNAKE addicts can come face to face with some of the deadliest reptiles when they visit West Midland Safari Park this summer.  more...

News

Preece taking no risks with squad injuries

WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece will not take any risks over his injury-hit squad with the new season under a fortnight away.  more...

Preece taking no risks with squad injuries

WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece will not take any risks over his injury-hit squad with the new season under a fortnight away.  more...

Hick to play past 42nd birthday

WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick will prolong his prolific career after agreeing a new one-year contract with the county.  more...

Hick to play past 42nd birthday

WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick will prolong his prolific career after agreeing a new one-year contract with the county.  more...

County set to call off New Road games hope

WORCESTERSHIRE are ex-pected to confirm in the coming days that there will be no more cricket played at New Road this season.  more...

Worcester women in England call

FOUR Worcester Rugby Club women have been included in the England squad for a four-day training camp.  more...

Horsman selected in Wales’ mission

WARRIORS prop Chris Horsman has been picked in Wales' starting XV for Saturday's Test against England at Twickenham (4pm).  more...

Face City again in Senior Cup

EVESHAM United and Worcester City have been drawn to face each other in the second round of this season's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup.  more...

Round-Up

Pitchcroft banking on early return to fixtures

WORCESTER racecourse bosses have their fingers crossed that September's meetings can be salvaged after the recent summer floods.  more...

Burford books spot at festival

DAWN Burford has secured a place at next month's British Eventing Grass Roots Festival, due to be held at Aston-le-Walls.  more...

Zoe hoping to succeed in European competition

A PROMISING young rider from Worcestershire is being supported in her push for success in the European Young Rider and Junior Dressage Championships.  more...

RGS oarsmen finish season on high note

ROYAL Grammar School, Worcester rowers enjoyed a highly successful time at the National Rowing Championships, coming away with silver and bronze medals.  more...

Stars set to tackle villagers for charity

A RAY Julian Invitation XI to face Bretforton on Sunday, August 19, has been named.  more...

Cup joy for Green in derby

BARNARDS Green claimed the Tansell Cup with an eight-wicket win over town rivals Malvern.  more...

They’re an arty bunch

TALENTED pupils at a Bromsgrove school have scooped a top award.  more...

Sports kit for old phones

PUPILS at a Bromsgrove school kicked off a new recycling programme.  more...

Recruits

AN ARMY recruitment drive in the Worcestershire has been hailed as a success.  more...

Lunch date

A BARBEQUE lunch is planned after the Catshill Christ Church 10am service, at 7 Ferndale Close, Catshill, on Sunday, August 19.  more...

This date

MEMBERS of Finstall WI will hear about the work of the Woodland Trust when it meets next Monday August 6. In our edition of July 18 in the Club and Society round up page the institute incorrectly gave the date of the meeting as the 8th.  more...

Grass fire

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small grass fire at 2pm on Thursday, July 19, on the fields behind Waseley Hills High School, in School Road, Rubery. A crew used water packs, to extinguish the fire.  more...

MP sets the wheels in motion

BROMSGROVE MP Julie Kirkbride officially opened the new exhibition hall at Wythall Transport Museum on Friday.  more...

Royal card marks their big day

A COUPLE in Rubery have just celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.  more...

Council keeps opening prayer

A PRAYER will continue to be said before meetings of the full Bromsgrove District Council by the authority's chaplain - but without any reference to Jesus or the Holy Spirit.  more...

High time for Teds

YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a teddybear picnic with a difference in Droitwich.  more...

Ready to make contact

DROITWICH'S Community Contact Centre is open for business and is now fully operational for council services.  more...

Useful advice

LOCAL residents can get free and confidential disability advice in the town.  more...

Lucky winner

A SPA resident has scooped the £1,000 prize in The Hospice Lottery.  more...

Cause for support

A DROITWICH Spa group has welcomed a new president who has vowed to continue to support town causes and individuals.  more...

Garage lends help for long trek

A TEAM of fundraisers recently completed their preparations for a gruelling John O'Groats to Lands End charity bike ride by calling into Droitwich Land Rover to collect the support vehicle for their journey.  more...

Start preparing for the Spa’s big push

A SPONSORED walk in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign will take place in Droitwich on Sunday, September 23.  more...

Help on way for Edward

STAFF and children at a Spa nursery are set for an annual fun month to raise cash for a youngsters who lost his limbs after suffering meningitis.  more...

No excuses of 'nothing to do'

YOUNG people in and around Droitwich Spa are being promised a packed calendar of things to do over the summer break.  more...

Favourite food from far and near aids hospice

A RECIPE book compiled by members of Droitwich Spa's Inner Wheel Club has raised more than £3,000 for St Richard's Hospice.  more...

Race is on!

A SPA couple are now facing a race against time to be ready for their dream wedding day after they were hit by flood waters in the town.  more...

Cancer victim had to flee his home

A DROITWICH man was forced to flee his flooded home just hours after he was told he needed a life-saving operation to fight cancer.  more...

Volunteer group played vital role helping victims

A SPA-based volunteer ambulance service has played a vital role in the aftermath of last week's flood disaster in the town and surrounding areas.  more...

Beware of the bogus callers

POLICE are warning Droitwich Spa residents to be on full alert for bogus officials and cowboy builders following the town's flooding problems.  more...

Floods put extra pressure on local blood supplies

THE National Blood Service is urging regular and new donors to continue to attend vital donor sessions despite recent flood chaos.  more...

Day they’ll not forget

SATURDAY, July 21, is a day Sophie Bradley and Adam Martin, of Droitwich, will never forget.  more...

Now it’s the big clean-up

TOWN traders, residents and volunteer workers are now facing up to a massive clean-up task in the wake of Droitwich's flooding disaster.  more...

Robins face City again in County Cup

EVESHAM United and Worcester City have been drawn to face each other in the second round of this season's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup.  more...

Skittled by Smethwick

HAVING switched their fixture to Smethwick, that was the last act of kindness from Saturday's hosts who skittled Evesham for a paltry 54.  more...

Villa Old Stars on show at Littleton

STARS of Aston Villa's glorious past are taking to the field at Littleton on Sunday to help raise money for the County Air Ambulance.  more...

Coastal collapse sees batters all at sea!

OVERBURY'S Lord's dream turned into a nightmare as their batsmen chose the worst possible time to produce probably their worst display of the season, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

All the latest angling news

Evesham Jubilee Society ONE of the biggest matches in the club's calendar took place last Sunday when 32 members travelled by coach to Barby to contest The Annual at the Banks.  more...

All the latest angling news

Evesham Jubilee Society ONE of the biggest matches in the club's calendar took place last Sunday when 32 members travelled by coach to Barby to contest The Annual at the Banks.  more...

Farm Park destination for cyclists

EVESHAM Wheelers' latest club run was to the Cotswold Farm Park at Guiting Power.  more...

Big weekend at Prescott track

THE first weekend in August means just one thing to vintage motor sport enthusiasts - the Vintage Sports-Car Club's Prescott speed hill climb.  more...

Tom's the master blaster

TOM Paul blasted a magnificent unbeaten century to steer Evesham's second team to a six-wicket win over Smethwick at Badsey.  more...

Pershore's victory bid foiled by rain

HOPES of Pershore avoiding relegation from Division One of the Crusader Worcestershire County League received a boost last weekend despite rain leading to a premature conclusion.  more...

Pacers in a pickle!

Bailey Bells 42, Pacers 24 THE Evesham girls led 12-8 at the end of the quarter only for their opponents to take control and run out comfortable winners.  more...

Pershore players prepare for new term

THE start of the new season is nearly upon us and Pershore is launching a campaign to attract new players.  more...

Broadway trio shine in foursomes

BROADWAY golfers were in action at the County Foursomes at Henbury last Sunday.  more...

Rearranged five-a-side on Saturday

CANCELLED as a result of the flooding last month, the Justin Gilks Memorial Shield tournament will now be staged at Wickhamford Sports Club on Saturday.  more...

Early and late strikes earn victory

GOALS from Lee Hooper and Scott Andrews helped Pershore Town record a 2-0 victory at Wellington last Saturday.  more...

Spoils of successful swimming season handed out

EVESHAM Swimming Club celebrated the end of the season and their Summer Championships with an afternoon of fun and games when trophies were presented by chairman Joe Icke.  more...

Champions relax and Campden suffer

Prudden Road Surfacing Summer League WITHOUT doubt the most competitive season ever drew to a close with more dramatic matches and twists and turns in many of the five divisions.  more...

Fine weather for Priory fete

THERE was plenty of water at the annual Malvern Priory Fete on Saturday, but thankfully it wasn't falling from the skies.  more...

Public meetings on the future of ambulance call centres

RESIDENTS in Malvern are being urged to express their views on the closure of the local ambulance call centre in nearby Bransford.  more...

Residents told 'On Yer Bike'

GET Cycling is a cycling festival being held in Malvern in September to celebrate the Tour of Britain Cycle Race passing through the town.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

MP supports cafe scheme

A CAFE has been opened in Batchley by NEW College and the local community, offering work experience to people with learning disabilities.  more...

Holiday fun on offer

FORGE Mill Museum has organised family events throughout the summer holidays, with creative workshops and activities to help children make the most of what's on offer at the site.  more...

Are you glad or grumpy?

RESIDENTS in Alvechurch and Wythall are set to tell community leaders what makes them glad or grumpy about living in the Bromsgrove district.  more...

Library move on the cards

WOODROW library is at risk of closure at its current site following a review of library services across Worcestershire.  more...

Charity day kicks off

LOCAL bands Man Over Board, Sunset Cinema Club and Hero Machine will be dropping their instruments in favour of football kits as they take on Redditch United Womens FC in a charity fundraiser for the club on Sunday.  more...

Toddlers in pedal push

YOUNGSTERS from Headless Cross Toddler Group have been pushing pedals for pounds to raise money for Childline.  more...

‘NEW College has let my son down’

A BATCHLEY mother says her teenage son and other students have been "let down" and had their futures jeopardised by NEW College.  more...

Sore feet foil canal quest

A DEDICATED Winyates fundraiser had to pull out midway through a gruelling charity race because of problems with his feet.  more...

Welcome boost for eye services

THOUSANDS of Worcestershire eye patients are set to benefit from improvements to ophthalmology services at the Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal hospitals.  more...

NHS changes slammed

A FORMER nurse from Greenlands has slammed changes in NHS nursing practices and how hospitals are run following a visit to the Alexandra Hospital.  more...

Former nurse slams NHS changes

A FORMER nurse from Greenlands has slammed changes in NHS nursing practices and how hospitals are run following a visit to the Alexandra Hospital.  more...

Appeal on suspicious caller

A VIGILANT householder sent a man calling at her door packing after she became suspicious of his motives.  more...

Pair set off on old banger trip

ADVENTUROUS brothers-in-law from Inkberrow have set off on a 10,000-mile journey to Mongolia in an old banger for charity.  more...

Gearing up for fun day

THE fourth free Morton Stanley park Fun Day on Saturday, August 11 promises to be a "fab and groovy" 60s experience, according to organiser Redditch Council.  more...

Officer’s anger over redundancy claims

A WELFARE rights officer recently made redundant from her job has slammed "disgusting" comments made by a Worcestershire county councillor.  more...

Flood appeal

RESIDENTS and businesses are being asked to get in touch with Redditch Council if they have suffered flooding caused by recent extreme weather conditions.  more...

Roundup

Connor defends British title

RISING Kidderminster fighter Connor Porter successfully defended his WSKA British title at Forest Glades leisure centre.  more...

Rain frustrates KVCC title challenge

THE rain once again left Kidderminster out to dry as they were held to a winning draw by Coventry and North Warwickshire in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Schools

Show rocks with Queen songs

A LITTLE bit of the West End came to Redditch when Alvechurch Middle School performed We Will Rock You.  more...

Travel

Have your kids got talent?

HAVEN Holidays are looking for kids who want to perform and they've got top celebrity judges Erin Boag of Strictly Come Dancing and Anna Williamson of GMTV to pick out the most talented youngsters in their Haven's got Talent' contest this summer.  more...

  
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