Stories for 4 July 2007

Body And Soul

I can’t escape the noises in my ears - and it is driving me to despair

WHEN Kelly Watson started hearing a strange high-pitched hissing sound in her ears one evening last November, she had no idea what the noise was.  more...

I can’t escape the noises in my ears - and it is driving me to despair

WHEN Kelly Watson started hearing a strange high-pitched hissing sound in her ears one evening last November, she had no idea what the noise was.  more...

I can’t escape the noises in my ears - and it is driving me to despair

WHEN Kelly Watson started hearing a strange high-pitched hissing sound in her ears one evening last November, she had no idea what the noise was.  more...

I can’t escape the noises in my ears - and it is driving me to despair

WHEN Kelly Watson started hearing a strange high-pitched hissing sound in her ears one evening last November, she had no idea what the noise was.  more...

Business

Firm forges ahead in fight to protect computer systems

WORCESTER-based IT specialists Encription Limited has welcomed the launch of a new training and certification scheme.  more...

Trust must heed views of the public

THE response to our Keep It Local campaign to save Worcester's ambulance control room has been incredible.  more...

Discount scheme for the smaller traders

A new discount scheme aimed at saving money for Worcester people has recently opened its doors in the city.  more...

Expansion of business brings Jane back to city

JANE Brevitt, an experienced wills, probate and trusts solicitor, is back in Worcester assisting Thomas Guise Solicitors with the expansion of their private client department.  more...

Cricket

A weekend of cricket is washed away by rain

THE Birmingham and District Cricket League was hit by its worst washout for 10 years at the weekend.  more...

Spa stars inspire as Crusaders cruise to easy win

DROITWICH Spa's Steve Walsh captained a Crusader Worcestershire County League select team to a comprehensive 125-run victory over Warwickshire at Halesowen.  more...

Batsmen missing for Wolves trip

BROMSGROVE captain Mark Evenson has called on his players to take greater responsibility with the bat, as they prepare to travel to league rivals Wolverhampton without two of their key run scorers.  more...

Green handed a boost as key men return to action

BARNT Green are set to welcome back five players as they aim to get their Birmingham and District Premier League campaign back on track against Wellington on Saturday.  more...

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Education

Artist captures positive vibes

A PAINTING marking the closure of a school that has played a big part in the lives of many in the community has been unveiled.  more...

Head praises 'job well done'

STAFF at Kidderminster's Sladen CE Middle School can congratulate themselves on a "job well done", according to its headteacher, as the days are crossed off before it shuts.  more...

Busy pupils say farewell with flowers

YOUNGSTERS at Wribbenhall Middle School are saying their goodbyes with flowers as they prepare to finish the term with a bang.  more...

Fixtures

Cricket fixture list

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

Football

Double delight for Lickey End kids

THIS is the Lickey End under-9 side that battled their way to victory in the Alcester Football Tournament last month.  more...

Players are rewarded

WYCHBOLD RBL Football Club recognised the efforts of their players with an awards ceremony at the Robin Hood in Rashwood last month.  more...

Youngsters to get their summer kicks

A NEW football training school which has been given the backing of Birmingham City is set to take place in Bromsgrove next month.  more...

Double delight for Lickey End kids

THIS is the Lickey End under-9 side that battled their way to victory in the Alcester Football Tournament last month.  more...

La Coruna are top Dogs

BROMSGOVE Power Tools and Fixings League side Dog and Pheasant La Coruna are gearing up for top flight football after another successful campaign.  more...

Spa get top flight place confirmed

DROITWICH Spa Football Club are celebrating after receiving confirmation that they have been promoted to Division One of the Midland Football Combination.  more...

Meeting for table tennis

THE annual general meeting of the Malvern Table Tennis League will be held at 8pm on Wednesday (July 11) at Manor Park Club, Albert Road North, Malvern.  more...

Powick FC step up to West Mids League

POWICK FC have been accepted to play in the West Midlands League for next season.  more...

General

Sugar warning over tea benefits

THE UK's leading dental health charity has backed reports that tea can be good for oral and general health but says many of the benefits will be reversed if people take sugar with their tea.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Speedy response to SVR cash plea

SUPPORTERS have rallied round to pour 36,000 into the coffers of a campaign aiming to restore one of Wyre Forest's most popular tourist attractions after it was devastated by storms.  more...

Speedy response to SVR cash plea

SUPPORTERS have rallied round to pour 36,000 into the coffers of a campaign aiming to restore one of Wyre Forest's most popular tourist attractions after it was devastated by storms.  more...

Speedy response to SVR cash plea

SUPPORTERS have rallied round to pour 36,000 into the coffers of a campaign aiming to restore one of Wyre Forest's most popular tourist attractions after it was devastated by storms.  more...

Accountant is picking up the pieces

A CHARTERED accountant whose office was gutted has spoken of his "shock" and "horror" after seeing his cremated workplace for the first time.  more...

Bewdley footbridge gets thumbs up

Shuttle Online readers have given the thumbs up to a new footbridge over the River Severn at Bewdley.  more...

Elderly woman targeted in distraction raid

THIEVES have targeted a Kidderminster pensioner in a distraction burglary at her home and made off with almost £900 worth of jewellery.  more...

Elderly woman targeted in distraction raid

THIEVES have targeted a Kidderminster pensioner in a distraction burglary at her home and made off with almost £900 worth of jewellery.  more...

Elderly woman targeted in distraction raid

THIEVES have targeted a Kidderminster pensioner in a distraction burglary at her home and made off with almost £900 worth of jewellery.  more...

Man bailed in rape case

A 23-year-old Kidderminster man accused of raping a woman in Gloucestershire was today bailed to await trial in the New Year.  more...

Biker attacked at traffic lights

A MOTORCYCLIST was attacked and grabbed around the throat as he waited at traffic lights in Stourport yesterday.  more...

Traffic disrupted following collision

TRAFFIC was disrupted during the rush hour following a vehicle collision at a busy roundabout today.  more...

Traffic disrupted following collision

TRAFFIC was disrupted during the rush hour following a vehicle collision at a busy roundabout today.  more...

Stourport set to be district's 'jewel in the crown'

STOURPORT's new mayor believes the town is set to become Wyre Forest's tourism "jewel in the crown" thanks to the ongoing multi-million pound investment.  more...

Traffic disrupted following collision

TRAFFIC was disrupted during the rush hour following a vehicle collision at a busy roundabout today.  more...

Fire threat to rape victim

A KIDDERMINSTER man who abducted a young prostitute and threatened to set her on fire before raping her twice has been put behind bars for eight years.  more...

Last Days At School

Floral farewell

YOUNGSTERS at Wribbenhall Middle School are saying their goodbyes with flowers as they prepare to finish the term with a bang.Members of the gardening club are hoping to scoop a prize in the Bewdley in Bloom contest with their colourful entries before the school closes as part of the district education shake-up. From left, Chloe Ellis, 13, Kieran Blakeley, 11 and Esther Van Eerden, 12.  more...

Latest

Man dies day after leaving jail

A FATHER of three died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital the day after being released from prison.  more...

Car driver attacks motorcyclists

A motorcyclist, who stopped at traffic lights, was grabbed around the throat by a driver.  more...

Car driver attacks motorcyclist

A motorcyclist, who stopped at traffic lights, was grabbed around the throat by a driver.  more...

Explosion in Drakes Broughton

THERE has been an explosion in a Worcestershire village after workmen cut through disused oil containers.  more...

Worcester concert cancelled

A CLASSICAL concert in Worcester has been cancelled.  more...

Man killed by train

BRITISH Transport Police have launched an investigation after a man was killed on the railway line between Evesham and Honeybourne yesterday.  more...

Crackdown on waste tippers

A CRACKDOWN on fly-tipping, including random vehicle checks and the threat of £5,000 fines, has been launched by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Crackdown on waste tippers

A CRACKDOWN on fly-tipping, including random vehicle checks and the threat of £5,000 fines, has been launched by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Crackdown on waste tippers

A CRACKDOWN on fly-tipping, including random vehicle checks and the threat of £5,000 fines, has been launched by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Pershore pupils to meet party leaders

STUDENTS from Pershore High School will be presented with awards by Sir Menzies Campbell, David Cameron and other high profile MPs as part of the National Youth Parliament Competition.  more...

New law 'will not hit charities'

COUNCIL enforcement officers have vowed that new laws affecting gambling will not hit charity events such as raffles or race nights.  more...

Evesham Battle of the Bands winners

A LOCAL band scooped the first prize of more than £1,000 in the first Evesham Battle of the Bands, beating off competition from two other strong contenders.  more...

Evesham Battle of the Bands winners

A LOCAL band scooped the first prize of more than £1,000 in the first Evesham Battle of the Bands, beating off competition from two other strong contenders.  more...

Workmen escape explosion

WORKMEN escaped injury when an explosion occurred as they cut through disused oil containers in Drakes Broughton.  more...

Sports shorts

Studley must overcome a series of 'away days' if they are to make it through the opening stages of the FA Cup and FA Vase.  more...

Chilton returns to boost Church

IT IS back to training for Alvechurch on Saturday with manager Shaun Cunnington expecting to add a number of new faces to his squad.  more...

Chilton returns to boost Church

IT is back to training for Alvechurch on Saturday with manager Shaun Cunnington expecting to add a number of new faces to his squad.  more...

Chilton returns to boost Church

IT is back to training for Alvechurch on Saturday with manager Shaun Cunnington expecting to add a number of new faces to his squad.  more...

Chilton returns to boost Church

IT IS back to training for Alvechurch on Saturday with manager Shaun Cunnington expecting to add a number of new faces to his squad.  more...

Golden joy for Sands

TEENAGE fencer Shelby Sands scooped gold when she helped Redditch's Youth team to victory in the Wilkinson Sword Trophy.  more...

Monster carp aids Glyn’s win

STUDLEY Road AC held a match on Phil's Pool, Bishampton, on Saturday where Glyn Blewett won with 16lb 15oz of carp and chub, his weight boosted with a carp weighing 9lb 14oz.  more...

Alcester’s pair secure final place

TENNIS: PRS JUNIOR CUP  more...

Whitewash

TENNIS: PRS SUMMER LEAGUE  more...

Skipper ready for a taste of summer

CRICKET: ROUND-UP   more...

Mustangs head south for clash

GRIDIRON: PREVIEW  more...

Team nets deal

A REDDITCH netball team have been celebrating after securing an unusual sponsorship deal ... with a firm of funeral directors!  more...

Latets

Race to go ahead

DUE to a high volume of enquiries as a result of the recent weather conditions, Cancer Research UK has confirmed that the Redditch Race for Life event on Sunday, July 8 will go ahead as planned from 11am at Arrow Valley Lake.  more...

Letters

We walked away from pub’s early smoke ban

SIR - A recent article (Worcester News, June 15) 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...

Foregate Street was once a fine view

SIR - Another so-called consultation process has been seen to be totally meaningless with the foregone conclusion from the Post Office.  more...

National Service would be a disaster

SIR - Brian Hunt's discourse on the subject of military discipline (Letters, June 23) seems to be outdated.  more...

I was proud to train conscripted men

SIR - This letter is in support of your correspondent J C Butterfield (Letters, June 21), who thankfully and rightly supports the discipline and skills shown by thousands of young men who enhanced the Armed Forces of this country in time of need and filled the breach for many years.  more...

We’re bringing an end to cat fur trade

SIR - Many Worcestershire constituents have written to me complaining about the barbaric practice of slaughtering millions of cats and dogs in China to make fur coats, gloves and even toys, and then attaching false labels for export - primarily to Europe.  more...

Dismayed

IT was with utter dismay I read the advert printed in the Advertiser last week for Bin King'. This company is offering a refuse collection on the alternate weeks that the council do not collect.  more...

Recycling

LIKE many others, I do my recycling bit, but believe that we can do so much more. So this led me to investigate what more could I do.  more...

School help

THROUGH Your view I would like to publicly thank all those people who have given their support to Holywell Primary School since the fire on Sunday, June 10.  more...

Supervision of your pets

I'VE been reading the letters, which originated with a complaint about the nuisance from neighbours' cats.  more...

No favours

WITH regard to the letter from Jacquie Crawford (June 20) - I would just like to say that I don't know where Ms Crawford gets her information from.  more...

Squeezed in!

I WISH to express my anger through Your view to members of the public who abuse the allocated Parent and Child' spaces.  more...

Can’t cope

MICHAEL Holland is entitled to critisise my opinion about immigration but I don't agree that my remarks were inflammatory nonsense.  more...

Struggling with new technology

IT is 40 years since my friend Reg Varney - who I appeared with in the BBC sitcom Beggar My Neighbour - unveiled the world's first cash machine at Barclays Enfield branch (June 27, 1967).  more...

Struggling with new technology

IT is 40 years since my friend Reg Varney - who I appeared with in the BBC sitcom Beggar My Neighbour - unveiled the world's first cash machine at Barclays Enfield branch (June 27, 1967).  more...

Struggling with new technology

IT is 40 years since my friend Reg Varney - who I appeared with in the BBC sitcom Beggar My Neighbour - unveiled the world's first cash machine at Barclays Enfield branch (June 27, 1967).  more...

Dismayed

IT was with utter dismay I read the advert printed in the Advertiser last week for Bin King'. This company is offering a refuse collection on the alternate weeks that the council do not collect.  more...

Supervision of your pets

I'VE been reading the letters, which originated with a complaint about the nuisance from neighbours' cats.  more...

No favours

WITH regard to the letter from Jacquie Crawford (June 20) - I would just like to say that I don't know where Ms Crawford gets her information from.  more...

Salty air...

WAS I hallucinating the week before Droitwich Lido opened when I was sure I saw Councillor Pam Davey swimming in it?  more...

Squeezed in!

I WISH to express my anger through Your view to members of the public who abuse the allocated Parent and Child' spaces.  more...

Can’t cope

MICHAEL Holland is entitled to critisise my opinion about immigration but I don't agree that my remarks were inflammatory nonsense.  more...

Mixed message over recycling

WYRE Forest District Council's full page advertisement on refuse and recycling recently published in the Shuttle/Times & News was confusing.  more...

Angry over dog warden experience

LAST Friday I came home to find a Staffordshire bull terrier bitch and an oldish mongrel dog on the street with no collars on or anyone with them.  more...

Who would rob OAP in distress?

I AM writing this letter to thank four or five women who came to the aid of my wife when she slipped on the pavement in Stourport.  more...

Mixed taxi fleet is just common sense

IN response to Mr Turley's misguided and confusing views about the taxi trade, it is strange that on April 25 this year he sent this email to the local taxi website forum As a full-time taxi driver in Kidderminster it's getting harder and harder to make a decent living in this area.  more...

Reminder to NHS patients

n In a recent edition of the Shuttle Mark Garnier Conservative Parliamentary spokesman) and Wyre Forest Tories had much that was critical to say about the NHS and claimed that the Tories would be the best party to run it.  more...

Amnesia over Tory-run NHS

I THINK a rebuttal is necessary after reading the four-page propaganda piece by the Tories titled The Conservatives are the best party to run the NHS'.  more...

Thanks for Animal Aid cash

THE Redditch Vegetarian & Vegan Society co-ordinated a street collection for Animal Aid in Redditch Town Centre on Saturday, June 30.  more...

Thanks for Animal Aid cash

THE Redditch Vegetarian & Vegan Society co-ordinated a street collection for Animal Aid in Redditch Town Centre on Saturday, June 30.  more...

Music

WYJO in summer show

HOT on the heels of a superb performance at the Upton Jazz Festival, the Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO), will be performing at the Artrix Centre tonight.  more...

Band pour their soul into live show

THE Official Receivers Soul Band show has earned the accolade of 'the hardest working soul band in the land'.  more...

Legends return

A ROCK n' roll legends tribute show is returning to Wyre Forest after proving a hit with audiences.  more...

Legends return

A ROCK n' roll legends tribute show is returning to Wyre Forest after proving a hit with audiences.  more...

Legends return

A ROCK n' roll legends tribute show is returning to Wyre Forest after proving a hit with audiences.  more...

Top tunes at the park

TIME is running out for residents looking to buy discounted tickets for a live music and fireworks event.  more...

News

Wolves close in on new head coach

WORCESTER Wolves are hoping to unveil their new head coach soon.  more...

Gear reveals Warriors clincher

WORCESTER-bound Rico Gear has had the hardships of professional rugby rammed home in the last two months.  more...

City long-term target within Preece grasp

RYAN Clarke is now expected to join Worcester City following another dramatic twist in his on-off transfer saga.  more...

City long-term target within Preece grasp

RYAN Clarke is now expected to join Worcester City following another dramatic twist in his on-off transfer saga.  more...

Rhodes holds fire before choosing Dragon slayers

STEVE Rhodes will hold back on naming his starting XI for tomorrow's Twenty20 showdown with Glamorgan Dragons (5.30pm) until he has assessed the wicket at Himley.  more...

Rovers move quickly as keeper makes shock move

BROMSGROVE Rovers have drafted in former Hereford United and Evesham goalkeeper Karl Lewis after Danny Crane made a shock move to Business Gas Premier Division rivals Corby Town.  more...

Rovers get ready to make the step up

A FOCUSED Bromsgrove Rovers squad reported back for training this week, firmly focused on life in the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Rovers get ready to make the step up

A FOCUSED Bromsgrove Rovers squad reported back for training this week, firmly focused on life in the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Club backs new youth sides

BROMSGROVE Rovers have given their backing to a new football development project which could eventually see hundreds of youngsters playing in the club's colours.  more...

Heggs makes Reds return

STRIKER Carl Heggs is set for an immediate return to the Valley Stadium, writes David Lawrence.  more...

Round-Up

Worcester forced to cancel big Irish night

THE Irish festival - one of the most popular nights on the Worcester racing calendar - has fallen foul of the flooding.  more...

Worcester forced to cancel big Irish night

THE Irish festival - one of the most popular nights on the Worcester racing calendar - has fallen foul of the flooding.  more...

I’ve driven into the water... the car’s being swept away....I'll be OK

A JUDGE told his wife I'll be OK' just minutes before he was swept to his death in last week's floods.  more...

I’ve driven into the water... the car’s being swept away....I'll be OK

A JUDGE told his wife I'll be OK' just minutes before he was swept to his death in last week's floods.  more...

I’ve driven into the water... the car’s being swept away....I'll be OK

A JUDGE told his wife I'll be OK' just minutes before he was swept to his death in last week's floods.  more...

Blunkett prepares to return to school

FORMER Home Secretary David Blunkett recalled memories of playing football at a Worcester college as he prepared to return this weekend.  more...

Man damaged his girlfriend’s house

A man with a history of violence damaged his girlfriend's Worcester home three times in drunken outbursts.  more...

I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon

A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon.  more...

I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon

A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon.  more...

I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon

A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon.  more...

I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon

A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon.  more...

I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon

A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon.  more...

Multi-million pound increase in floods cash is not enough

A MULTI-MILLION pound funding increase has been announced for flood defences following the June floods but it is still not enough, according to a Worcester campaigner.  more...

Summer is not going to be total washout

THE summer isn't going to be the complete washout that May and June have been, according to Worcestershire weatherman Paul Damari.  more...

We’ll fight the plans to close our control centre

AMBULANCE call takers in Worcester have vowed to fight plans with a vengeance to shut the city's call centre.  more...

We’ll fight the plans to close our control centre

AMBULANCE call takers in Worcester have vowed to fight plans with a vengeance to shut the city's call centre.  more...

Keep car keys safe

MOTORISTS are being warned to keep their car keys secure while they are asleep.  more...

Health for over 50s

A HEALTH and safety day for the over 50s will be held at Ronkswood Community Centre.  more...

Tots are back as centre opens its doors once again

A COMMUNITY centre in Worcester which has re-opened after nine months of renovation is holding a special summer fair to celebrate its achievement.  more...

Kiddetag will keep track of youngsters

A WORCESTER dad is hoping an invention he has brought over from America will fight the crime of child abductions and also help in the search for Madeleine McCann.  more...

Who’ll be the women of the year?

AFTER months of deliberation, the Worcestershire Women Of The Year judges have chosen 10 finalists from a record numer of nominations.  more...

MALVERN: Morrisons to expand but hours stay same

A Malvern supermarket has announced plans to expand but has withdrawn proposals to open 24 hours a day.  more...

Roundabouts are praised

THE mayor of Worcester has praised Warndon Villages for its green and well-kept roundabouts.  more...

Jenkins to try his luck in Vegas

WORLD number five darts ace Terry Jenkins begins his Las Vegas Desert Classic campaign today (9.30pm).  more...

Jenkins to try his luck in Vegas

WORLD number five darts ace Terry Jenkins begins his Las Vegas Desert Classic campaign today (9.30pm).  more...

Trophy showdown for county rivals

EVESHAM United and Bromsgrove Rovers will lock horns in the FA Trophy next season.  more...

Lucs are lifted by coaching addition

LUCTONIANS have completed their preparations for the Midlands One campaign.  more...

Bulls boost squad with treble signing

HEREFORD United's new season preparations have picked up pace with the signing of three players.  more...

Bulls boost squad with treble signing

HEREFORD United's new season preparations have picked up pace with the signing of three players.  more...

Stourport move forward with Club First scheme

AMBITIOUS Stourport Hockey Club have been awarded the England Hockey Club First' accreditation.  more...

Life’s a drag for Broadheath racer Lee

BROADHEATH drag racer Lee Huxley has recorded his best result of 2007.  more...

Coach takes stars to task over comments

PERSHORE Tennis Centre head coach Richard Crabtree has launched a scathing attack on recent comments about the state of the sport in Britain.  more...

All aboard the recycling bus

HAGLEY residents can find out more about recycling at the weekend when the special recycling bus visits their village.  more...

First steps to revive town centre

THE first steps in the ambitious multi-million pound plan to breath new life into Bromsgrove's ailing town centre are set to be put into place.  more...

Time for memories

SOUTH Bromsgrove High School is putting school memorabilia under the hammer at their student reunion this Saturday.  more...

Time for memories

SOUTH Bromsgrove High School is putting school memorabilia under the hammer at their student reunion this Saturday.  more...

Goods wanted

Wanted goods AN animal rehoming centre in Catshill is appealing for goods for its annual fundraising event in September.  more...

Goods wanted

AN animal rehoming centre in Catshill is appealing for goods for its annual fundraising event in September.  more...

Lottery luck

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 003355.  more...

Annual meet

THE Bromsgrove Society will be holding its annual general meeting tomorrow.  more...

Rain is the only winner on carnival weekend

HEAVY rains washed out this year's Bromgrove Carnival, sending traders and fairground owners packing up early.  more...

Grateful for help

ONE of Bromsgrove oldest charities has benefited from money raised by an even older organisation in the town which annually raises thousands of pound for good causes.  more...

Grateful for help

ONE of Bromsgrove oldest charities has benefited from money raised by an even older organisation in the town which annually raises thousands of pound for good causes.  more...

Hewitt powers to record breaking win in Samantha Trophy

OMBERSLEY'S Audrey Hewitt hit a gross score of 77 to set a new course record on her way to winning the Samantha Trophy.  more...

Paul is the new king of the clubhouse

PAUL Halfpenny shot a superb 67 to win Bromsgrove Golf Club's prestigious Club Championship.  more...

Suggitt runs away with sailing gongs

BOB Suggitt took the honours at Barnt Green Sailing Club this week.  more...

Double success for track and field prospects

BROMSGROVE Preparatory School under 14s are celebrating a double success after qualifying for the English School's Track and Field Cup final, while the girls team reached the National Cross Country Cup final.  more...

Alex gets ready to Strutt his stuff in the pro ranks

FORMER Droitwich amateur boxer Alex Strutt is preparing for his first professional fight under the watchful eye of ex-champion Richie Woodhall.  more...

Appeal’s paying off

THANKS to the efforts of hundreds of fundraisers, including many in the Bromsgrove area, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has just been able to announce the recruitment of a new specialist BHF Heart Nurse, at Birmingham Children's Hospital.  more...

Raise your glasses as extra ales offer festival treat

PUBGOERS are in for a treat this summer as beer drinkers prepare for the fifth Bromsgrove Beer Festival.  more...

Good cause to be helped

A PARISH council near Bromsgrove may adopt a charity each year to give councillors a focus and common ground.  more...

Walk success

BROMSGROVE Rovers Supporters Society recently took part in a sponsored walk for Primrose Hospice, raising £200.  more...

Library faces final chapter

RESIDENTS are being urged to attend a public meeting to save Cofton Hackett Library after county councillors voted to axe the building.  more...

Response scheme will be more local

EMERGENCY 999 calls in Bromsgrove could be answered quicker after the introduction of a new scheme with police response officers based in specific areas.  more...

Response scheme will be more local

EMERGENCY 999 calls in Bromsgrove could be answered quicker after the introduction of a new scheme with police response officers based in specific areas.  more...

Put your brains to the test

QUIZ enthusiasts can put their brains to the test in a new cryptic challenge.  more...

A special guest

CHILDREN at Millfields First School in Bromsgrove welcomed a special visitor to their summer fete.  more...

Strawberry fair

A STRAWBERRY fair is being held at Fairfield village hall this Saturday from 2-4pm. There will be a host of attractions, including strawberry cream teas.  more...

It’s feted

A SUMMER fete is being held this Saturday at St Godwald's Church, Aston Fields. St Lukes Expressive Arts Drum Group will be performing at the fete, as will the maypole dancers from Finstall First School. There will be numerous stalls offering handicrafts, toys, games, books and DVDs, as well as a tombola and a grand draw with lots of prizes. The gates to the church gardens will open at 2pm.  more...

A musical offer

MUSICIANS are being given the chance to have their instruments inspected and valued.  more...

Appeal for high risk sex offender

POLICE have renewed an appeal to help trace a high risk child sex offender who has links to Droitwich Spa.  more...

Multi-storey car park rumours

RUMOURS are rife in the town that Droitwich Spa is set for a controversial multi-storey car park development.  more...

Set sail for pirate-themed fete

SALTY sea dogs and swashbuckling sailors will hold a summer fete with a difference this Sunday.  more...

A musical offer

MUSICIANS are being given the chance to have their instruments inspected and valued.  more...

A musical offer

MUSICIANS are being given the chance to have their instruments inspected and valued.  more...

Malvern driver in road rally success

MALVERN rally driver Nigel Hall produced a stunning result on the PK Memorial Rally in North Wales, storming through the field to capture a first in class.  more...

Floods shorten time trial again

FOR the second time, the weather thwarted Velo Club Sevale's attempt to run their 26-mile time trial at Castlemorton.  more...

Son breaks father’s time set in same car in 1984

SHELSLEY Walsh hosted more action last weekend with the Reg Phillips Memorial Trophy and the Vintage Meeting in association with the VSCC.  more...

Roundup

Health guru's partner advice

A TOP agony aunt has been talking to women about relationships, love lives and the importance of looking after their partners' health.  more...

Weekend games a washout

TORRENTIAL rain wrecked any chance that sides in the Kidderminster area had of playing competitive cricket over the weekend.  more...

Record breaker Baker racks up the miles

AMAZING Feet member Richard Baker can deservedly put his feet up after setting a club record for the number of races he has competed in in a short space of time.  more...

Leaders keep grip at top

Franche A stay top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek Bowling League after a 43 shot win at home to Kinver B.  more...

Nicola’s in the swim

A KIDDERMINSTER swimmer who won an impressive haul of medals at the British Masters Long Course and Senior Age Group Championship has put her success down to a former Great Britain coach's guidance.  more...

Nicola’s in the swim

A KIDDERMINSTER swimmer who won an impressive haul of medals at the British Masters Long Course and Senior Age Group Championship has put her success down to a former Great Britain coach's guidance.  more...

Rugby

Ollie gets the call from his country

BROMSGROVE School pupil Ollie Frost has earned himself a call-up to England under 18s rugby side's tour of Australia.  more...

Theatre

Rags to riches at Artrix

A POPULAR rags to riches tale will be lived out in Bromsgrove when All and Sundry stage their latest production of Dick Whittington.  more...

Are you born to perform?

A SUMMER theatre school for budding actors and actresses is being held at Bromsgrove's Artrix Centre.  more...

Travel

Butlins goes Timeshare

THE chance to own a bit of Butlins and enjoy an annual holiday there for the next 30 years has become a reality.  more...

What'S On

Head out for the day when the sun arrives!

ALTHOUGH we are all having to endure what seems to be day after day of wet weather we are officially into summer and the holiday period.  more...

Set off your adrenaline

IF you're bored of the beach, think hurtling down mountains is fun, or are looking for a quick getaway with your mates, a new themed holiday called Adrenaline Junkies could be just for you.  more...

Stars are lining up to appear at NEC show

THE Summer Memorabilia Show returns to The NEC this Saturday and Sunday for a fascinating weekend celebrating all areas of popular culture.  more...

Celebrating with a walk

BIRMINGHAM'S Botanicl Gardens and Glasshouses is celebrating its 175th birthday next Wednesday, July 11, with a one off event.  more...

Adventure based on classic novel

AN enchanted adventure for all the family is taking place at the Palace Theatre.  more...

Funky moves on display

A RANGE of funky moves and creative choreography will be on display at a community dance event at the Swan Theatre, Worcester.  more...

  
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