Stories for 18 September 2007

5 - 7 Years

The Baby (But I'd have liked a hamster) by India Knight

Sometimes I called her PooPoohead, but everyone else calls her 'lovely baby'.  more...

The Baby (But I'd have liked a hamster) by India Knight

Sometimes I called her PooPoohead, but everyone else calls her 'lovely baby'.  more...

Alcester

School theft

COMPUTER equipment worth £7,000 has been stolen from the art department at Alcester Grammar School.  more...

Golf club goes the hole hog

TEMPLE Grafton Cricket Club (TGCC) is aiming for a hole in one at its second annual golf day at Bidford Grange Golf Club.  more...

‘There is still a lot of work to be done’

Coughton Court manager speaks over flood damage  more...

Bookworms get back to nature

YOUNG bookworms at Alcester Library were in for a surprise when they were told they would be making their very own wormery.  more...

Angling

Nets show fishing is back on track

MUAA members were finally able to fish a contest on the river at Holdfast.  more...

Business

Marketing team helps US artist

WHEN a Los Angeles art director was asked to carry out an urgent job by a new film company while visiting his parents in Kidderminster, he turned to Worcester-based Market Link Creative Marketing for help.  more...

Energy group in award finals

WORCESTER-based BizzEnergy has been announced as a finalist in The 3i Growth Strategy of the Year Award category in the 2007 National Business Awards.  more...

Coach'S Column

It's always a tough job to let people go

HAVING to release players is one of the hardest jobs someone in my position has to do and after the elation of winning the NatWest Pro40 title it did take the gloss off.  more...

Community News

CALLOW END WI

WE gathered back in Callow End Village Hall for our September meeting after the summer break.  more...

RUSHWICK WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed 42 members to the September meeting.  more...

LOWER BROADHEATH

THE floods in June and July were discussed at the September meeting of Lower Broadheath Parish Council. It was agreed to write a report of the damage to houses in the village and send it to the county council environmental services.  more...

Cricket

League success

BROMSGROVE second team have been crowned champions of the Birmingham and District League Second XI Division Two.  more...

Down The Lane

City chairman disbelief after FA Cup draw

WHEN Dave Boddy was told who Worcester City had drawn in the FA Cup, he thought it was a wind-up.  more...

Education

Meet Sue – the first woman in 400 years of tradition at King’s

THESE days there are few firsts' for women to still achieve in society. In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female British Prime Minister, in 1994, Angela Berners-Wilson became the first woman to be ordained as a Church of England priest and, earlier this month, Moira Cameron was the first woman to become a beefeater at the Tower of London.  more...

Football

Junior Football Round-up

A DOUBLE strike from Liam Harrison helped Lickey End under-13s to a 5-2 victory over Kings Heath Concorde.  more...

Sunday league football round-up:

Bromsgrove and District Football League: Bridgwater Cup Round One: Hanbury 3 (Ben Allbutt 2, Andy Lowe) Crown Athletic 0.  more...

No complaints from boss Goss

TOM Goss said he had no complaints after seeing his Droitwich Spa side lose 4-1 at home to Northfield Town in the Presidents Cup second round.  more...

Rampant Villa hit five past Burntwood

FAIRFIELD Villa joint manager Paul Oakes admitted he is concerned by his side's defending despite seeing them power to a 5-3 win over Burntwood Town in the Midland Combination Division One.  more...

Spartak given FA Cup lifeline

BARNT Green Spartak will replay their FA Cup preliminary round tie with Willenhall Town after the FA ruled that they had fielded a suspended player.  more...

Town referees handed top roles

TWO Bromsgrove football referees have been handed top roles on leading footballing bodies.  more...

General

Insight into life in 40s Britain

VISITORS to Hartlebury's County Museum will help bring the 1940s back to life at an event which will look at everyday happenings during the Second World War.  more...

In Brief

Waste roadshow

INKBERROW residents have the chance to voice their opinions on the future of recycling and waste collection in Wychavon.  more...

Fare dodger named

A RAIL passenger from Redditch has been named and shamed in Central Trains' latest list of fare dodgers.  more...

Talks on life

A NUMBER of events have been organised as part of the Celebrate Life Festival to help encourage people to think about the "big questions" in life.  more...

Staff make toy appeal

STAFF at a Hewell Road care home are appealing for readers to hunt out any unwanted toys to help their residents.  more...

Tips for parents

PARENTS who help at their child's school can take part in a course at the REDI Centre in Smallwood.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Shop’s race against time to create gown

STAFF at a Kidderminster bridal and flower shop were faced with a challenge when they were asked by TV producers to make a wedding dress and floral arrangements in just two weeks.  more...

Lloyd’s role in telly transformation

A KIDDERMINSTER businessman added a touch of glamour to a television studio when he decorated the roof for a couple to renew their wedding vows.  more...

Jamie's dinner lady visiting

AWARD-winning dinner lady and author, Jeanette Orrey, the cooking inspiration behind Jamie Oliver's mission to change the way children eat, will spend the day at Franche Community Primary School and Children's Centre on Thursday.  more...

Pick-up vehicle stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a vehicle from Stourport.  more...

Sheep killed by dogs

SHEEP have been killed in an attack by dogs on a flock near Stourport.  more...

Flood claims deadline looms

BEWDLEY residents whose properties were flood damaged during the summer are being urged to apply for a share of money raised by the town's flood appeal.  more...

Delve into the past

STOURPORT Library is offering two computer sessions as part of family learning week.  more...

Kidderminster College

Brockencote Hall invests in staff through college learning scheme

Brockencote Hall front of house staff Amy Teague and Izabela Larroque are today celebrating after achieving their Level 2 NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) in Customer Service, thanks to a fully funded training scheme delivered by Kidderminster College.  more...

Brockencote Hall invests in staff through college learning scheme

Brockencote Hall front of house staff Amy Teague and Izabela Larroque are today celebrating after achieving their Level 2 NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) in Customer Service, thanks to a fully funded training scheme delivered by Kidderminster College.  more...

Latest

Anger at 999 chief's letter

CANDIDATES with local knowledge of Worcestershire will not be given priority for ambulance control centre jobs - because it would be unfair on those from ethnic minorities.  more...

School children forced to stand on bus

PUPILS are being forced to stand on a bus taking them to school because there are not enough seats.  more...

No sign of payout to disgruntled gym members

Equipment has now been sold off after a gym business went bust - but members left out of pocket will not see a penny of the cash.  more...

Woman dies in house fire

A WOMAN has died in a house fire in Evesham this morning.  more...

Woman dies in house fire

A WOMAN has died following a fire at a house in Evesham early today.   more...

Burglar ran off when disturbed

THE description of a man who tried to break into an address in Worcestershire has been released by police.  more...

Witnesses sought after Evesham pub incident

WITNESSES are being sought after an incident in an Evesham pub.  more...

Witnesses sought after Evesham pub incident

WITNESSES are being sought after an incident at an Evesham pub.  more...

Pick-up truck stolen in Stourport

A PICK-up truck has been stolen in Stourport.  more...

Council sick leave record improving

INITIATIVES to cut staff sickness at Worcester City Council appear to be working.  more...

Sheep attacked

DOGS attacked a flock of sheep in a field near Stourport, leaving three dead and two injured.  more...

Open day for uni this weekend

PROSPECTIVE students will have the opportunity to discover a new future in higher education, at the University of Worcester's Open Day this Sunday.  more...

Residents called to ambulance control centre meeting

CONCERNED residents in the Malvern Hills are being urged to attend a meeting on Thursday looking at the plans to close the county's ambulance control centre.  more...

Witness sought to traffic accident

A MOTORIST who witnessed a road traffic collision involving a bus in Dines Green is being asked by Worcester Police to come forward.  more...

New spa set for the Spa

DROITWICH residents could soon be taking advantage of a new day spa after planning permission was granted on Thursday.  more...

Harvest event set for Lower Smite

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is to hold a harvest event at its Lower Smite Farm.  more...

Charity call for volunteers

A WORCESTER charity is calling for volunteers to help them and in doing so they can help people on their career path.  more...

Age discrimation confusion still reigns a year on says charity

Confusion surrounds laws on age discrimination in the workplace, nearly 12 months on from the introduction of the age regulations, says Age Concern.  more...

Youngsters celebrate new playground

YOUNGSTERS in Upton Snodsbury celebrated having somewhere to play when a children's playground was officially opened.  more...

Councillor anger at police delay over terror campaign

A TOWN councillor is furious after police took three hours to turn up at his home during a "campaign of terror" against his family.  more...

£80k boost for flood hit Tenbury

A FLOOD-hit Worcestershire town that was hit three times this summer is to receive £80,000 to help get back on its feet.  more...

County class sizes amongst the lowest

PRIMARY school pupils in Worcestershire are taught in some of the smallest class sizes in the West Midlands, figures reveal.  more...

Most in county are honest folk

MOST people would hand £500 back into a bank if they found it at a cash dispenser according to a Worcester News poll.  more...

Countywide flooding review may be required

A COUNTYWIDE review of flooding issues may be carried out after a county councillor said lessons had not been learned from previous incidents.  more...

Man hides gin in wheelchair

A MAN stole a bottle of gin and concealed it in his brother's wheelchair, a court heard.  more...

Depressed woman four times the limit

A DEPRESSED woman tested four times the legal drink drive limit the morning afternoon after consuming wine, a court heard.  more...

Hunt for burglary suspect

EVESHAM police have issued the description of a man who tried to break into an address in Blakenhurst, Harvington about 8pm last Friday evening.  more...

Probe into Evesham fire death

A WOMAN has died following a fire at a house in Evesham early today.  more...

Neighbours speak of "inferno"

NEIGHBOURS spoke of their shock at the fatal fire in Sycamore Avenue this morning.  more...

Lorry collides with barn

FIRE and rescue staff from Evesham and Droitwich were called out today when a heavy lorry took a wrong turning and collided with a barn near Badsey.  more...

Evesham pub brawl - witness appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a brawl in an Evesham pub which left one man requiring hospital treatment.  more...

Batsmen prosper to save Studley

A BRILLIANT display of batting from Ash Newdick and Brandon Miller steered Studley to victory in their must-win match at Coleshill.  more...

Striker’s double fails to lift Bees

TWO goals from Craig Pountney could do little to lift the gloom at Studley after the Bees crashed to their second defeat in a week.  more...

Wythall’s fine start to season

TENNIS: WINTER LEAGUE  more...

Crash halts racer Andy

MOTORSPORT: BIKES  more...

Lakes victory for Franklin

ANGLING: RESULTS   more...

Rush fail to build on Smart double

RUGBY: MIDS FOUR W (S)  more...

Eight tries for opener

RUGBY: ROUND-UP  more...

Sides suffer late defeats at home

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Birmingham City Ladies suffered a 2-1 Valley Stadium defeat at the hands of newly-promoted Liverpool.  more...

Sides suffer late defeats at home

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL  more...

Club’s player search

JUNIOR FOOTBALL  more...

Latets

Body identified as former model

THE human remains found in the grounds of a house in Alvechurch have been confirmed as being those of former model Andre Nunes.  more...

Burglary brings birthday misery

Disabled man’s home raided while he slept  more...

Letters

Yes, Europe can be blamed for flooding

SIR - Mr Margrett (Letters, September 12) is truly amazing in his disbelief over the EU running and controlling our country - even when all the evidence is laid clearly before him.  more...

... but I am not so convinced it’s true

SIR - Regarding letters, September 12. No, DE Margrett, I really do not believe the EU is responsible for the recent flooding in Worcestershire and elsewhere, however it is "flooding" us daily with directives which cause waves of unrest and are drowning our independence. As for Iraq, the responsibility for that war lies squarely with Bush and Blair.  more...

... but I am not so convinced it’s true

SIR - Regarding letters, September 12. No, DE Margrett, I really do not believe the EU is responsible for the recent flooding in Worcestershire and elsewhere, however it is "flooding" us daily with directives which cause waves of unrest and are drowning our independence. As for Iraq, the responsibility for that war lies squarely with Bush and Blair.  more...

Move the clock to its rightful place

SIR - What a delightful montage of Worcester clocks the Worcester News gave us on September 5.  more...

Please go back to the drawing board

SIR - I live in a first floor community housing flat, in a block. From October 1, I shall share two large bins, green and grey, with my young female friend in the flat below.  more...

Keep up the good work, Mr Phillpott

SIR - In a recent letter from George Cowley, asking why Frank Poole has a go at John Phillpott, it's because although they are two Ps' they are at opposite ends of the pod.  more...

We should look to Borneo for ideas

SIR - I have seen photographs of war memorial gardens in Borneo. How beautiful and tranquil they look. Surely something along these lines would be more fitting as a memorial in Gheluvelt Park? Perhaps a semi-circular stone archway with nice stone seating planted with highly perfumed roses and a central floor with dedications.  more...

What goes around will come around

SIR - The councillors responsible for withdrawing the subsidy funding for the catering services for the old and frail residents of the sheltered accommodation should be very proud of themselves.  more...

Second World War heroes were loyal

SIR - What a pity Brian Hunt had to rely on his uncles for a Second World War definition of heroes (Letters, September 15).  more...

Letter from Westminster

ON Saturday I attended the Mettis Aerospace Open Day.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Droylsden

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers v Droylsden

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Droylsden 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Droylsden 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Harrriers 0 Droylsden 0

11 to 20 mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Droylseden 0

21 to 30 mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Droylsden 0

Harkness - 32mins.  more...

GO AL!Harriers 1 Droylsden 1

Banim - 42 mins.  more...

Harriers 1 Droylsden 1

Half time.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Droylsden 1

Constable  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Droylsden 1

Constable  more...

GOAL! Harriers 3 Droylsden 1

Creighton - 58mins  more...

Harriers 3 Droylsden 1

66 to 75mins.  more...

Harriers 3 Droylsden 0

End of game  more...

Local News

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Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, September 21, 1907

SEPTEMBER had brought with it two dry weeks, the longest spell so far this year without rain. It was good news for farmers in the district who were still struggling to get the harvest in. However, mists at night and heavy morning dew, left little time for cereal crops to dry in the stook.  more...

50 Years Ago, September 21, 1957

BROMSGROVE appeared to have escaped lightly from the Asian flu epidemic, which was sweeping the country. However, many schools reported large numbers of pupils were absent suffering from autumn colds. At Catshill's three schools, 87 were absent from a total of 936 pupils, Stourbridge Road had 63 away from a total of 553 and Watt Close Secondary Modern also had depleted class sizes.  more...

25 Years Ago, September 17, 1982

HEALTH workers, including nurses and ancillary staff at Bromsgrove's four main hospitals, voted to support the TUC's mini general strike next week to press the government for a12 per cent pay increase. The day of action would be the culmination of a series of local stoppages which had began in March.  more...

They've got a lot of bottle

SOME of our older readers will recall the time 50 or so years ago when Bromsgrove had two pop factories - Cowburns in Market Street and Spencers in Worcester Road.  more...

Music

Choir boosts appeal

MEMBERS of Kidderminster Male Choir are to perform in a concert to help raise funds for Bewdley Methodist Church's Access Improvement Appeal.  more...

News

Preece: We lacked ideas

ANDY Preece admitted Worcester City struggled to get to grips with Solihull Moors' game plan in last night's 0-0 draw.  more...

Horsman to start for Wales

CHRIS Horsman is set to make his Rugby World Cup bow after being named in Wales' starting XV to face Japan at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Thursday (8pm).  more...

Price is right for new deal at New Road

RAY Price is set to make 2007 a year to remember as Worcestershire bring their season to an end at Sussex this week.  more...

Solanki shines as makeshift keeper

ENGLAND captain Paul Coll-ingwood hailed Worcestershire's Vikram Solanki after his role as a makeshift wicketkeeper in the five-run defeat to New Zealand.  more...

I’m getting back to my best says striker Lamey

ROVERS hotshot Nathan Lamey says he is nearly back to his best after ending a mini-goal drought in Saturday's 1-1 FA Cup first qualifying round draw with Shepshed Dynamo.  more...

Captain to give Harriers a boost

Harriers v Droylsden match preview.  more...

Whild’s keen on Poppies

REDDITCH United have been handed the toughest possible FA Cup test - a trip to Blue Square North leaders Kettering Town.  more...

Opinion

Best ideas are always the simplest

IT IS good to see enterprise rewarded. The best ideas are often also the simplest - and Justin and Michele Chieffo are living proof of that.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

The Winning Team

Mike Bowley sent in this picture of the Mackeson Cup winners 1965, the Bush Renegades. Pictured left to right, back row, are John Lane, Roy Carpenter, Gerry Barchelor, Bill Perry, and captain Roy Hinitt, while on the front row are Leslie Jacson-Jones, John Smith, John Hall and Tommy Novell  more...

Reports

Rovers earn replay but fail to call tune

Rovers 1 Shepshed Dynamo 1 (FA Cup First Qualifying Round).  more...

Round-Up

Rovers in away crunch

BROMSGROVE Rovers head to Shepshed Dynamo tonight (7.45) looking to secure an FA Cup second qualifying round clash with Blue Square North side Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Yates demanding lift from defence

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be after Blood when they host Droylsden tonight (7.45).  more...

Highwaymen plunder Freshmen

THE Highwaymen are setting the early pace in Heenans Worcester Friendly League Division One after a convincing win over the Freshmen.  more...

Sarah’s stunning display at NIA

A FANTASTIC display from Sarah Biles saw her take the gold medal at the Heart Of England Championships at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.  more...

Jockeys’ match

PEGASUS Juniors will stage the fourth annual national hunt jockeys charity football match at Old School Lane, Hereford, on Sunday, October 14.  more...

West gold is highlight at worlds

STUART West scooped a gold medal at the World Masters Marathon Canoe Championships in Hungary.  more...

West gold is highlight at worlds

STUART West scooped a gold medal at the World Masters Marathon Canoe Championships in Hungary.  more...

County vets finish off with a success

WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s ended their campaign with a seven-wicket victory at Northamptonshire.  more...

Adams on target but City held

HAZEL Adams was on target as Worcester City Women drew 1-1 at home to Marston Green.  more...

Pinvin lead the way after goals bonanza

PINVIN United are setting the pace in Division Three of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League.  more...

Evesham chase cup replay glory

EVESHAM United are aiming for FA Cup success at the second time of asking tomorrow night (7.45pm).  more...

Malvern are the early pace-setters

MALVERN visited Stratford for the first time in 10 years and came away with a 39-19 triumph in Midlands Two West.  more...

Excellent Hughes kicks Spa to win

DROITWICH turned in an excellent second-half display to record a narrow 25-22 win at Solihull-based Silhillians in Midlands Three West (South).  more...

Red card undermines Boars' bid for victory

BROMSGROVE'S first Midlands Two West outing at Finstall Park ended in a 20-10 defeat to Solihull.  more...

Upton begin season in commanding fashion

UPTON kicked off their Midlands Five West (South) campaign with a resounding 35-13 home win over Harbury The visitors opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Upton immediately hit back with a try from winger Alex Flower.  more...

Lucs stay at the top

LUCTONIANS consolidated their table-topping position in Midlands One with a 31-5 win at Dunstablians.  more...

Keep collecting cash

BROMSGROVE'S Race for Life may be over, but the race to collect money is on-going.  more...

Warning over bogus callers

WEST Midlands police and Severn Trent Water are warning householders to be extra vigilant following distraction burglaries.  more...

Cash up for grabs

EXTRA cash could be available to help voluntary groups, community groups and charities in Bromsgrove.  more...

Cop a load of this

A LOCAL police team will be riding high when they take part in a charity bike ride this week.  more...

Martial arts king set for club appearance

A STOKE Prior karate instructor is hosting a talk from world famous martial artist Senei Iain Abernethy at his club in Fernhill Heath, near Worcester.  more...

Hole in one lands sponsorship deal

A HOLE in one from budding junior golfer Matthew Young has won him a sponsorship deal with leading Bromsgrove public relations firm betterpr.  more...

Call-up honour for netball star

NETBALL star Becky Hill was handed a perfect 21st birthday gift by receiving a call-up to the British Combined Services squad.  more...

Roaring new club for classic car fans

A NEW classic car club holds its first meeting at Droitwich Royal British Legion on September 27.  more...

Golfers save best until last to clinch title

BROMSGROVE's 17-24 team saved the best until last as they clinched the Birmingham League Division One title with a win against Cocks Moors Woods.  more...

Sunday Class honours even

Barnt Green Sailing Club - Sunday Class racing (September 16): 1st race: Seniors: Sailboards: 1) Chris Pack, 2) Robin Brown, 3) John Denby.  more...

Town sides in triple success

BROMSGROVE continued their preparations for the West Midlands Division One season with an excellent 2-1 win over Cannock.  more...

Drug runners’ sentences cut

Two Bradford drug runners, who ferried thousands of pounds worth of heroin onto the streets of Worcestershire, have won major reductions in their prison sentences.  more...

Full steam ahead

THE landlord of a Spa pub is appealing for regulars to return following Droitwich Spa's flooding troubles.  more...

Putting pride back in the Spa

THE unsung heroes of Droitwich Spa were honoured at the weekend in a special awards ceremony.  more...

Cash up for grabs

EXTRA cash could be available to help voluntary groups, community groups and charities in Droitwich Spa.  more...

Ball bearings attack

BALL bearings were fired at a Droitwich garage causing damage to a number of vehicles.  more...

A heartless crime

AN elderly Spa woman had her £700 holiday savings stolen when three men forced their way into her home.  more...

Pebworth make perfect Sunday start

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League PEBWORTH have made their best start to a season for several years in Division Four after recording a second successive league success with victory at George and Dragon.  more...

Fisher's the hero as Evesham escape

ANDREW Fisher scored a magnificent undefeated century as Evesham ended a troubled Birmingham League Division Two season with a hard-fought draw that saved them from relegation.  more...

Crib League results

Evesham and District League Results - Division One: Hospital Club B 5 (1), Talbot Inn C 4 (2); The Bear A 3 (2), Swan Inn 6 (1); Wheatsheaf Inn 5 (0), Hospital Club C 4 (3); Rowing Club 5 (2), Coach & Horses 4 (1).  more...

Darts meeting

Birdseye Sports Evesham Ladies League DELEGATES are reminded that there is a meeting next week to collect fixture books.  more...

Wheelers take trip to Tour

TWENTY members of Evesham Wheelers made their way to the top of the Wych Cutting in Malvern.  more...

All the latest angling news

Evesham Jubilee Society SOCIETY members visited Dark Lane AC's waters on the River Arrow at Alcester last Sunday.  more...

Broadway bowlers shine brightest under lights

BROADWAY visited Droitwich Spa for a rearranged Concorde League game played under floodlights.  more...

Karate for all the family

JOHNSON'S Family Karate is now offering classes in Evesham, Worcester and Pershore.  more...

Busy start to Parish Games

IT'S been a busy week of action in the 2007 Wychavon Parish Games.  more...

Warn us of burning, says brigade

FARMERS and others who stage controlled burnings are being urged to let the fire brigade know about it in advance.  more...

Pupils baking for Macmillan

GIRLS at Malvern St.James School will be taking a rare break from their studies and donning their pinnies to bake for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, September 28.  more...

Crash holds up rush-hour traffic

TRAFFIC on the A4103 Worcester-Hereford road was held up on Tuesday morning after a crash involving a car and a lorry The incident happened near Birch Farm, Ridgway Cross, just after 8am, and fire engines from Malvern, police and ambulances raced to the scene and closed the road..  more...

Crash holds up rush-hour traffic

TRAFFIC on the A4103 Worcester-Hereford road was held up on Tuesday morning after a crash involving a car and a lorry.  more...

Fixtures

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Steve Aldridge is new Malvern Victoria men’s champion

STEVE Aldrige became the new men's singles champion and Margaret King won the ladies' singles when Malvern Victoria Bowls Club held its finals weekend.  more...

Steve Aldridge is new Malvern Victoria men’s champion

STEVE Aldridge became the new men's singles champion and Margaret King won the ladies' singles when Malvern Victoria Bowls Club held its finals weekend.  more...

The wheel thing!

HOSPITALS in Worcestershire are to benefit from a free emergency voluntary courier service.  more...

Eco home contest

THOUSANDS of pupils across Redditch are being invited to compete to design the eco home of the future.  more...

Dahl Day at centre store

AS part of Roald Dahl Day, Waterstones in the Kingfisher Centre spent the day celebrating.  more...

Three punished over benefit fraud

THREE people from Redditch were in court last week over benefit fraud offences.  more...

Award win for young people

FIVE youngsters from Redditch have been rewarded for their outstanding contribution to the town's Student Council.  more...

Signal misery for residents

RESIDENTS from almost 30 flats in Church Hill feared they would be left without a television signal for several weeks after Redditch Council told them a broken communal aerial on their building would not be repaired until October 2.  more...

Needle history brought to life

VISITORS to Forge Mill Museum spent the day celebrating and being entertained as part of Heritage Open Days.  more...

A new chapter

REDDITCH rock band Page 44 are hoping to find chart success as they release their first single, With or Without Your Help.  more...

Chairman slams ‘lack of support’

DESPITE Studley in Bloom receiving its first ever silver award for its flower displays, its chairman has lashed out at councillors.  more...

Community spirit

REDDITCH MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been speaking out about the importance of local communities.  more...

Illegal workers arrested at firm

SIX immigrants were found to be working illegally at a manufacturing company in Redditch following an operation by the Border and Immigration Agency.  more...

Insight into church

CURIOUS residents are being invited to St Mary's Church in Studley on Sunday for an open day to find out what goes on inside the church or Catholicism in general.  more...

Dames are top of the world

REDDITCH rollergirls have achieved world domination after helping Team World beat Team USA at a roller derby contest in Las Vegas.  more...

Second award for village

FOR the second year running, Sambourne has won the award for Warwickshire's Best Kept Small Village.  more...

Boat trip fury

AN angry holidaymaker who had a disastrous time with Alvechurch Boat Centres has lashed out at the company's response to his complaints.  more...

Resident makes dredging appeal

A LAKESIDE resident has appealed to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to resume the dredging of rivers and cleaning of drains in the Redditch area.  more...

Dispersal order helped cut bad behaviour

POLICE are attributing a reduction in antisocial behaviour in Matchborough to the success of a dispersal order which ran in the Dilwyn Close area between February and May this year.  more...

Centre facelift plans

THE run down Church Hill centre is set to be transformed with a massive facelift.  more...

Families urged to get back to nature

FAMILIES in Redditch can help to celebrate the natural world later this month by taking part in a workshop at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre.  more...

Bethany scoops recycling prize

AN Oakenshaw youngster has scooped a valuable prize for her family after winning a recycling competition at last month's Morton Stanley fun day.  more...

Vet offers pet check

STAFF at Vets4Pets on Studley Road are encouraging pet owners who think their dog may be showing signs of arthritis to come in for a check.  more...

Success of dads’ club

SURESTART'S popular fathers' breakfast club will be running fortnightly in Batchley.  more...

Jobs up for grabs

CHRISTMAS is coming early at Redditch Jobcentre when 150 seasonal jobs will be on offer.  more...

Centre launched

FAMILIES in Batchley are set for a boost thanks to a new SureStart children's centre which has recently been launched.  more...

Shop workers in skills boost

SHOP workers in Redditch are to benefit from a new scheme aimed at boosting their confidence and skills.  more...

Free kits for kids

A REDDITCH car showroom is offering children's sports clubs free kits in exchange for their fundraising efforts.  more...

Freshers in fair fun

NEW College spent the day welcoming new students when it opened up its atrium for a freshers fair.  more...

Bikes warning

POLICE are sending a stark message to people who illegally ride off-road bikes in the Matchborough area.  more...

Police raise order profile

POLICE and community support officers in Redditch are launching a new publicity campaign to raise awareness of the Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) in the town centre.  more...

Cadets’ success

RECRUITS at 480 (Studley) Squadron Air Training Corps have been celebrating after a month of recent successes.  more...

Anniversary party for golden couple

A CHURCH Hill couple who have never let the sun set on an argument in 50 years are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.  more...

Fun summer trips

AFTER a generous donation by Halfords in Smallwood more then 30 adults with learning disabilities were taken on trips during the summer.  more...

Reminder to pet owners

PET owners are being reminded of their responsibilities following the abandonment of a dog.  more...

Firm is a high flyer!

MORE than 1,000 people including Home Secretary Jacqui Smith attended an open day at Mettis Aerospace on Saturday.  more...

Roundup

KCS sponsorship continues

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians will be playing in style after continuing its partnership with business advisers Howarth Clark Whitehill LLP.  more...

Ladies savour Salford victory

CLEOBURY Mortimer Ladies made a winning start to the National Volleyball League Division Two by seeing off Salford City Ladies on Saturday.  more...

Cookley seal title

COOKLEY CC secured the Border Counties League Division Three title on Sunday with a fifteen-run win over Oldwinsford on the last day of the season at Lea Lane.  more...

Smith claims Midlands title

STOURPORT boxer Billy Smith was crowned the Midland Area light-welterweight champion for the second time on Saturday.  more...

Harriers aiming for Droylsden lift

HARRIERS will be aiming to make it three home wins in a row when they take on Droylsden at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick off).  more...

Rugby

Boars throw away lead

Bromsgrove 10 Solihull 20.  more...

Spa stage fightback

Silihillians 22 Droitwich 25.  more...

Schools News

Just not enough seats on the bus to school

PUPILS are being forced to stand on a bus taking them to school because there are not enough seats.  more...

Gardeners gather at college for conference

PERSHORE College has hosted the annual conference of the Professional Gardeners' Guild.  more...

I want city children to play for England

KEEN young sports players at a Worcester school are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the county's cricketing heros after receiving a special donation.  more...

Chance to sing with stars at choral event

WORCESTER schoolchildren will be among thousands of others to perform alongside pop star Lee Ryan when he headlines a choral event at Birmingham's NIA in December.  more...

Free films for pupils for a week

children in Worcester will be among thousands of young people to go to the cinema free of charge as part of National Schools Film Week.  more...

Free films for pupils for a week

CHILDREN in Worcester will be among thousands of young people to go to the cinema free of charge as part of National Schools Film Week.  more...

  
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