Stories for 5 September 2007

Angling

Top weight for Spragg

AFTER the unprecedented floods of the summer made fishing impossible, Malvern members are now venturing out onto the river banks to make the most of the improved conditions.  more...

Body And Soul

I was so determined to start walking again

THE tears streamed down Terry Singleton's face as he took his first shuffling steps - he was determined he would walk again. With teeth clenched and knuckles turning white, he clutched the hospital handrails, edging forward inch by inch along a straight line scratched on the floor in chalk.  more...

I was so determined to start walking again

THE tears streamed down Terry Singleton's face as he took his first shuffling steps - he was determined he would walk again. With teeth clenched and knuckles turning white, he clutched the hospital handrails, edging forward inch by inch along a straight line scratched on the floor in chalk.  more...

Business

Business exhibition to be held at railway

ONE of the biggest business exhibition events to happen in Kidderminster during the past 25 years is to be staged in October at the Severn Valley Railway.  more...

New recruits bring fresh flavour to a big Broad Street opticians

A WORCESTER opticians has always had a reputation for specs for those with great taste, but a new member of staff is bringing a different kind of flavour to the store.  more...

Cricket

Droitwich title hopes left in ruins

DROITWICH Spa's Division One title hopes were smashed to pieces by Worcester Nomads on Saturday when they collapsed to a meagre 96.  more...

Droitwich title hopes left in ruins

Worcestershire County Cricket League Round-up.  more...

Boars almost safe but Green’s title ambitions fade away

Birmingham and District League round-up.  more...

Boars almost safe but Green’s title ambitions fade away

Birmingham and District League round-up.  more...

Green Fourths in mid table

BARNARDS GREEN IV v WORCESTER DOMINIES II  more...

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Fixtures

Cricket fixture list

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

Football

Spartak make mark on famous cup

BARNT Green Spartak stunned Willenhall Town on their FA Cup debut with a shock 3-2 victory at Alvechurch on Saturday.  more...

Football round-up

Oakes critical of Villa display.  more...

Dons up and running with rout

Sunday league football round-up.  more...

General

It’s not the last straw for artist

CROWDS will be flocking to Hartlebury's County Museum to view an imaginative corn display of kings and queens.  more...

Enigma lectures will open a door to past

VISITORS to some of Wyre Forest's most historic sites will get the chance to step back in time during national English Heritage Open Days this weekend.  more...

Kidder News Latest

'Recyling' does the trick for Tehseen

STAFF at a charity-run bicycle refurb business have donated a tricycle to a woman suffering from cerebral palsy to give her more independence.  more...

Superstore saves party after raid

CALLOUS burglars stole money saved by children for an end of holiday club party.  more...

Fishing tackle stolen

A LARGE quantity of fishing tackle has been stolen in a burglary in Kidderminster.  more...

Join heritage trail

CHURCHES on the Wilden to Witley Trail will be throwing open their doors to the public during this week's series of English Heritage open days.  more...

Vital week of preparation

THE Shuttle/Mercer 10k Race and 4k Fun Run will be held on Sunday, September 23 and the Shuttle/Times & News this week publishes the fifth part of a six-week training programme to help readers build up to the day.  more...

Timetable needed for Iraq exit

Shuttle Online readers believe Gordon Brown should set a firm exit timetable for British troops to leave Iraq.  more...

Timetable needed for Iraq exit

Shuttle Online readers believe Gordon Brown should set a firm exit timetable for British troops to leave Iraq.  more...

All your own work

ARTISTS are invited to show off their finest work during an arts and craft weekend in Bewdley.  more...

Auction to boost railway

PEOPLE can earn the chances to be a keeper at West Midland Safari Park for a day or take lunch at the House of Commons.  more...

Auction to boost railway

PEOPLE can earn the chances to be a keeper at West Midland Safari Park for a day or take lunch at the House of Commons.  more...

Life saver earns award

A STOURPORT community support officer has received a certificate from the Royal Humane Society for saving a man's life.  more...

Life saver earns award

A STOURPORT community support officer has received a certificate from the Royal Humane Society for saving a man's life.  more...

Latest

Drummer needed to relive the swinging 60s

A SIXTIES rock and roller from Worcestershire is determined to get his band back up and running - but is in desperate need of a drummer.  more...

Teacher returns to school after horrific crash

A WORCESTER teacher who was seriously injured in a car crash last October was expected back at his school today.  more...

Are you going to the World Cup?

Tell us your Rugby World Cup stories.  more...

New schools prepare to welcome back pupils

WORCESTER'S special schools were due to re-open this week following a controverisal re-organisation.  more...

New schools prepare to welcome back pupils

WORCESTER'S special schools were due to re-open this week following a controverisal re-organisation.  more...

Holiday club given notice to improve

A HOLIDAY club in Worcester has been given notice to improve by government inspectors, despite scoring well in almost all areas.  more...

Soldier tells of survival against the Taliban

HE has had rockets, mortars, and snipers fired at him and his vehicle blown up but a Worcester soldier is proving to be the great survivor of Britain's military campaign in Afghanistan.  more...

Murder bid man in head on crash wins appeal

A TENBURY Wells man who attempted to murder his ex-partner and kill himself by driving head-first into a speeding lorry has succeeded in an appeal to reduce his driving ban.  more...

Accident in city's Bromwich Road

THERE are reports of a car on its roof in Worcester's Bromwich Road, in Lower Wick. Have you seen the crash?  more...

Slimmers hand over £200

ABC slimming club, which meets weekly at Worcester Baptist Church, Sansome Walk, has raised £200 for Guide Dogs For The Blind.  more...

Family’s delight as flood-hit pub eyes top award

A FAMILY-run Worcestershire pub that was victim to two floods in just four weeks has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Calor Rural Pub in the Community Award - a national search to find the country's most community-focused rural pub.  more...

We’re ready to go to university

students are celebrating after successfully completing a one-year course at Worcestershire colleges.  more...

Driver has lucky escape from overturned car

A DRIVER had a lucky escape after his car overturned and landed on its roof in the path of oncoming traffic in Worcester’s Bromwich Road.  more...

Bundles of joy at town charity shop

PERSHORE shoppers are taking advantage of a brand new idea which uses recycling to produce little bundles of joy.  more...

Horses run loose as thieves steal fence

HORSES were left running loose after thieves stole electric fencing.  more...

Car lover sells beloved Hillman Imp

A CAR lover is selling a Hillman Imp, inherited from his grandfather, which he spent £20,000 on restoring.  more...

Dogs die in Hereford house fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a fire safety warning after a serious house fire in Hereford.  more...

Witnesses sought after metal theft

Scrap copper, lead pipe and roof flashing have been stolen from an address in Evesham.  more...

Thieves take charity banner

THIEVES stole a hospice banner used to promote fundraising for the charity.  more...

Thieves take charity banner

THIEVES stole a hospice banner used to promote fundraising for the charity.  more...

Woman suffers head injury after kick from horse

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with a head injury after being kicked by a horse.  more...

Neighbours praised after house fire

A RETIRED woman has praised her neighbours for rallying around to help her during a fire at her flat.  more...

The 'greenest' roundabout for miles

A NEW healthy' roundabout has become the latest addition to a Pershore road.  more...

Fare dodgers named and shamed

TWO Worcestershire passengers were among more than 100 to be prosecuted for not buying a ticket.  more...

Children's hospice promised thousands

A CHILDREN's hospice in Worcester is to benefit from the fund-raising achievements of a national group.  more...

Mother takes twins out of school on first day

TWINS who were told they would have to be separated for 20 minutes a day at their new school have been taken home by their mother.  more...

Proud troops march through city

SOLDIERS showed their pride in their new regiment as they went on parade in Worcester.  more...

Work starts on new M&S superstore

HIGH Street giant Marks & Spencer has begun work to create its Worcester superstore.  more...

Soldiers from new regiment in Worcester

SOLDIERS from the Mercian regiment were in Worcester today to show the public a united front.  more...

Soldiers from new regiment in Worcester

SOLDIERS from the Mercian regiment were in Worcester today to show the public a united front.  more...

New initiative to combat thefts

POLICE have launched a new initiative to combat thefts of metals such as copper, aluminium and steel after an increase in demand has led to a rise in the number of thefts.  more...

Horses let out of enclosure

A NUMBER of horses were let out of their enclosure after electric fencing was stolen from a field in Badsey.  more...

Cruel attack on oap

AN elderly woman's pension was stolen during a distraction burglary at her home near Evesham town centre.  more...

Champions secure second title

CRICKET: COOKHILL have been crowned Cotswold Hills League Division Four champions following a thrilling last day victory over rivals Blockley.  more...

Rostill off bench to net double

FOOTBALL: SUPERSUB Keith Rostill came off the bench and bagged the two goals that helped steer Alvechurch into the first qualifying round of the FA Cup.  more...

Vase hope for Bees

FOOTBALL: MANAGER Lee Adams is hoping his Studley side can produce their Sunday best for the trip to Biddulph Victoria in the FA Vase this weekend.  more...

Millers boss praises veterans

FOOTBALL: VETERANS Stuart Brighton and Brian Powell have been praised by Feckenham manager Neil Randle.  more...

Redditch miss key players

WOMENS FOOTBALL: Newly promoted Redditch United were without a number of key players for their trip to Hereford Phoenix.  more...

Silver service secures titles

TENNIS: ALCESTER B and Studley B were among the trophies at the Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League's annual Pairs Tournament.  more...

Home finale for Redditch

CRICKET: REDDITCH will be hoping to end their Worcestershire League Division One season on a high when they entertain Bromyard at Bromsgrove Road on Saturday.  more...

Woodrush bag cup tie victory

ED Learner's try late in the first half handed Woodrush the perfect start to the new season - a 5-3 victory over visitors Worcester Wanderers in the EDF Energy Senior Vase.  more...

Latets

Cyclist hurt in hit-and-run

A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital with head injuries after being in collision with a car that failed to stop.  more...

Infatuated dad lured schoolgirl

AN army cadet instructor posed as a 15-year-old girl's father to lure her out of a Redditch school.  more...

Crash teacher back in school

A TEACHER who was seriously injured in a car crash last October returns to his Redditch school today.  more...

‘Not fair’ at fairground

SEVERAL angry parents, grandparents and guardians boycotted a Redditch fair after being told they would have to pay £4.99 to enter the site, even though they had no intention of going on rides.  more...

‘Not fair’ at fairground

SEVERAL angry parents, grandparents and guardians boycotted a Redditch fair after being told they would have to pay £4.99 to enter the site, even though they had no intention of going on rides.  more...

£1,000 disco cash thank-you to trust

AN Alvechurch couple whose baby died earlier this year have raised more than £1,000 for the trust that supported them while their son underwent treatment at a Birmingham hospital.  more...

£6m homes deal partner is named

A COMPANY that will work with Redditch Council to help carry out the Government's Decent Homes programme has been announced.  more...

Rallying cry for relief aid

PEOPLE from Redditch's black community are planning to stage a fundraising event to aid victims of Hurricane Dean, which hit Jamaica earlier this month.  more...

Family’s near miss in hurricane drama

A FAMILY of five from Hunt End had a lucky escape during their recent holiday to Jamaica when they nearly caught the full force of Hurricane Dean.  more...

Naked ambition!

A REDDITCH woman will be baring more than her soul on national television after being picked from thousands of people to appear in Channel 4's How To Look Good Naked.  more...

Car stolen at knifepoint

A MAN has had his car stolen at knifepoint in Alvechurch.  more...

Letters

Bus travel for elderly is an essential service

SIR - I was shocked and absolutely astounded when I read Wendy Hands' contribution, (Letters, August 27), which suggested that because Worcestershire County Council is contemplating ending subsidised bus passes from some children aged sixteen to nineteen they should also cease providing subsidised free travel for pensioners over 60. Surely walking is healthy exercise for young people and should be encouraged.  more...

Well done to Elgar Technology College

SIR - Congratulations to Elgar Technology College on the excellent improvement in its result rate of A*-C grades.  more...

Dog mess in street is truly disgusting

SIR - It is disgusting to see the amount of dog mess, in the bag and tied up, but thrown into the streets.  more...

Hospital staff are absolute angels

SIR - All the nurses at Worcestershire Royal Hospital are absolute angels. They walk so briskly from job to job they almost run. The doctors I've met are all excellent, though terribly pushed for time. The porters all do a lot of leg-work, up and down long corridors all day long, pushing patients and trolleys. The back-up staff, the kitchen staff and cleaners are all friendly, but under great pressure.  more...

Worcester Festival was a real success

SIR - Hearty congratulations are certainly due to Mr Jaeger and everyone else who made this year's Worcester Festival such a success.  more...

Made in Britain means quality

SIR - Amber Boats of Evesham is having its narrow boats made in Poland.  more...

Radiation worries

SIR - With regard to the on- going objections to the proposed locations of new mobile phone transmitter base stations, I wonder if the users of mobile phones who are worried about the possible effects of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone masts on their health realise they are subjected to far higher levels of radiation when using their own mobile handsets close to their heads?  more...

Little benefit

EARLIER this year I lost my job through losing my driving licence for a few months, Iwas then told that because I lost my job because of my licence- Icould not claim any benefits for six months.  more...

Not so free!

FURTHER to Enraged of Droitwich, I changed back to BT in April as I wanted a decent broadband service to enable me to work from home as I am now retired.  more...

Not consulted

IT seems our councillor, Peter McDonald, has created a furore with his suggestions regarding the Glad or Grumpy' council campaign.  more...

Costly exercise

PERHAPS those readers who have criticised our complaints would be interested to know how much the Glad and Grumpy' campaign has cost them.  more...

Wasting money

IT is a good job we have such a lively opposition in Bromsgrove else none of us would be so aware as we are now of the pathetic and childish stereotyping contained in the leaflet - Glad or Grumpy. Not forgetting the waste of money.  more...

Helping hands

I WOULD like to say thank you to the very kind lady who stopped and got out of her car and came to my aid when I fell outside a garage in Droitwich on August 22. Also for the attention given by the staff from the garage.  more...

Right permit

I SHOULD like to use Your view to bring an issue regarding the 'Bromsgrove minibus for the elderly' to the attention of the group operating the vehicle, as I do not know of another way to contact them.  more...

Future vision

HERE we go again! The planners and powers that be have given the people of Droitwich a vision of the future! We can now look forward to the possibility of a multi-storey car park.  more...

Great asset

FURTHER to an unofficial visit to North Bromsgrove High School in search of my son's results, I would be most grateful if the people of Bromsgrove came to understand just what an immense asset this new school is to the local community.  more...

Care problems

I WAS very interested in the Crabtree Court article in last week's Advertiser.  more...

Warning strips saga is beginning to rumble on

I FULLY concur with the remarks made by Careful Driver, Rubery and the Editor as I too am a careful and responsible driver and have also resorted to taking the alternative route to avoid the A38 approach from Birmingham to Lydiate Ash.  more...

Priorities

WELL done BDHT.  more...

Numbers up?

THE Advertiser's recent lead article very clearly made the case for the pensioners' social group from Bewell Court, Bromsgrove, who may have to relocate their bingo club from Holly Lodge.  more...

Voles suffer

HOW long do motorists in Alcester Road, Lickey End, have to run the gauntlet of double flooding on the road adjacent to the recreation ground?  more...

Ward hygiene

I WAS very interested to see Mrs Deakin's letter about hospital hygiene.  more...

Prefab community now lost forever

IN response to last week's letter from D Burford regarding the housing development in Areley Kings, I was a tenant living in one of the prefabs in Martley Road.  more...

ON THE BEAT

YOU may have seen a national story questioning the effectiveness of Community Support Officers, quoting figures, which show that on average each one solves a crime every six years.  more...

Local News

New era as pupils

THE start of the new school year has marked an historic new era for two of Worcester's oldest schools.  more...

First day for two special schools

WORCESTER'S special schools were due to re-open this week following a controversial re-organisation.  more...

Schools hit by flooding are all set to re-open

SCHOOLS hit by this summer's floods have been getting back to normal for the start of the new school term.  more...

Car crash teacher to return to classroom

A WORCESTER teacher who was seriously injured in a car crash last October was expected back at his school today.  more...

Local Walks

What a clock up! Time is different all over the city

WORCESTER'S public clock faces have been proudly displaying the time for hundreds of years - but are they still to be trusted?  more...

What a clock up! Time is different all over the city

WORCESTER'S public clock faces have been proudly displaying the time for hundreds of years - but are they still to be trusted?  more...

Manager'S View

Our start to the season is not major concern yet

IT has been a difficult start to the season for Worcester City but I am not overly concerned.  more...

Our start to the season is not major concern yet

IT has been a difficult start to the season for Worcester City but I am not overly concerned.  more...

Our start to the season is not major concern yet

IT has been a difficult start to the season for Worcester City but I am not overly concerned.  more...

Our start to the season is not major concern yet

IT has been a difficult start to the season for Worcester City but I am not overly concerned.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago - September 7, 1907

A SMALL exhibition of flowers, fruit, and vegetables was held at Finstall Village Hall for the occasion of the third annual gathering of the Finstall Society. Among the exhibits were a fine display of stove and greenhouse plants, a beautiful double petunia and a curious looking cactus. The Messenger reported there was a great deal of rivalry, at the event.  more...

50 Years Ago - September 7, 1957

A LARGE congregation was present at St John's Church for a patronal festival service during which the new pipe organ, installed the previous week, was played for the first time. Mr C Lee, of Redditch, was at the organ and gave a short recital prior to the service. The organ had cost just over £500.  more...

25 Years Ago - September 3, 1982

A DROITWICH man was rushed home from Nice a fortnight after starting a holiday there. Mr John Christopher Bourne, of North Street, was operated on at Worcester Royal Infirmary. According to John's sister, Mrs Deaken, a doctor had sanctioned the trip as he thought it would do him 'the world of good.' However, Mrs Deaken, said they had not seen much of the Cote D'Azur as we were at the hospital everyday'.  more...

Parading around town

TOWNSFOLK were out in force enjoying the celebrations, as the carnival queen passed by.  more...

Music

Sixties icons ready to rock

TWO of the most influential forerunners of British rock, rhythm and blues in the 1960s are coming together in Bromsgrove for a night of unforgettable hits next week, when The Animals and Spencer Davis take to the stage at the Artrix Centre.  more...

Nostalgia trip

AN AFTERNOON of nostalgia is coming to the Palace theatre for a magical trip down memory lane.  more...

News

Read live text coverage from the County cricket

Catch Michael Reeves' coverage of Worcestershire v Hampshire at Kidderminster today by clicking the link below.  more...

Warrior Best to have hip surgery

WORCESTER Warriors full-back Lee Best is expected to be ruled out of competitive action until the New Year as he requires surgery on his hip.  more...

Brown ponders further dealings with Glassboys

ROVERS boss Rod Brown has revealed he may consider sending more of his players to Stourbridge to gain first team action - as new boy Keith Russell prepares to link up with the Glassboys on a temporary basis.  more...

New skipper aiming for dream start

NEW Bromsgrove captain Richard Arnold is aiming for a dream start as he leads his side out in their Midlands Division Two (West) league opener at Malvern on Saturday.  more...

Homing returns

Evesham and District Club TEN members sent 210 birds to Wincanton on September 1, liberated at9.30am into a light west north west wind.  more...

Campbell claims double on the water

ARDEN Club members competed in the tenth race of the Pursuit Series last Sunday.  more...

Hard work secret to striker's success

GAFFER Mark Yates believes Harriers striker James Constable's hard work on the pitch finally paid off after he watched the hitman grab a hat-trick in Saturday's victory over Exeter City.  more...

Hard work secret to striker's success

GAFFER Mark Yates believes Harriers striker James Constable's hard work on the pitch finally paid off after he watched the hitman grab a hat-trick in Saturday's victory over Exeter City.  more...

Hard work secret to striker's success

GAFFER Mark Yates believes Harriers striker James Constable's hard work on the pitch finally paid off after he watched the hitman grab a hat-trick in Saturday's victory over Exeter City.  more...

Boss warns of York backlash

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes struggling York City must not be taken for granted when they visit Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Player appeal

MALVERN Angels ladies rugby team have jumped two divisions to play in the highest Midlands league this year.  more...

Town looking to build on cup win

MALVERN Town are aiming to turn the confidence gained from their FA Cup victory into vital league points.  more...

Valley test for beaten Reds

REDDITCH United boss Gary Whild is calling on his side to bounce back from their heaviest defeat of the season for Saturday's clash with Alfreton Town at the Valley Stadium (ko 3pm).  more...

Lame Reds suffer a proper Hyde-ing

Hyde United 4, Redditch United 0 THERE are times when you have to admit you were second best and that was certainly the case on Saturday as the Reds were handed a thorough Hyde-ing by their Temeside hosts.  more...

Lame Reds suffer a proper Hyde-ing

Hyde United 4, Redditch United 0 THERE are times when you have to admit you were second best and that was certainly the case on Saturday as the Reds were handed a thorough Hyde-ing by their Temeside hosts.  more...

Lame Reds suffer a proper Hyde-ing

Hyde United 4, Redditch United 0 THERE are times when you have to admit you were second best and that was certainly the case on Saturday as the Reds were handed a thorough Hyde-ing by their Temeside hosts.  more...

Lame Reds suffer a proper Hyde-ing

Hyde United 4, Redditch United 0 THERE are times when you have to admit you were second best and that was certainly the case on Saturday as the Reds were handed a thorough Hyde-ing by their Temeside hosts.  more...

Lame Reds suffer a proper Hyde-ing

Hyde United 4, Redditch United 0 THERE are times when you have to admit you were second best and that was certainly the case on Saturday as the Reds were handed a thorough Hyde-ing by their Temeside hosts.  more...

Keeper claims monthly award

KEEPER Danny Lewis has scooped the August honours in the Redditch Advertiser player of the month awards.  more...

Keeper claims monthly award

KEEPER Danny Lewis has scooped the August honours in the Redditch Advertiser player of the month awards.  more...

Keeper claims monthly award

KEEPER Danny Lewis has scooped the August honours in the Redditch Advertiser player of the month awards.  more...

Opinion

Don’t look up if you need to tell the time

IF YOU want to know the time ask a policeman - but don't bother checking with Worcester's public clocks. That's the obvious conclusion to be drawn from our survey of the city's clocks.  more...

Places To Go

Alton Towers

Venue: Alton Towers  more...

Alton Towers

Venue: Alton Towers  more...

Reports

City punish sloppy Greens

Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Gloucester City 4.  more...

Brown lecture prompts perfect Greens response

Team Bath 1 Rovers 2.  more...

Owen's late strike clinches FA Cup win

Evesham Utd 1, Gresley Rvrs 0 A FOURTH successive clean sheet at St George's Lane didn't look like it was going to earn the Robins a fourth straight victory, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Special Constable Exeter-cutes City

Kidderminster Harriers 4 Exeter City 1  more...

Seconds take control after break

MALVERN II 21pts, WEDNESBURY A 17pts  more...

Stroll for Malvern

MALVERN 45PTS, OLD SILHILLIANS 6PTS  more...

Results

County league second XI results

Division One Barnards Green v Alvechurch Alvechurch won by six runs.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

September 6, 2007

IN my experience during previous years, constituency work has decreased in August.  more...

Round-Up

No more racing at Pitchcroft this year

THE summer floods have claimed another victim after racing at Worcester was abandoned for the season.  more...

Elderly woman has her pension stolen

AN ELDERLY woman had her pension stolen during a distraction burglary.  more...

Nomads hot up their title claim

PAUL Gardner and Dean Sanders rescued Worcester Nomads' innings at Droitwich Spa.  more...

OVs are stuck in big battle with drop

OLD Vigornians drew with Cutnall Green in a crucial Worcestershire League First XI Division Three game at home.  more...

King happy with Colwall youth

COLWALL Seconds skipper Matt King has praised the efforts of the club's youngsters for their part in another successful season.  more...

King happy with Colwall youth

COLWALL Seconds skipper Matt King has praised the efforts of the club's youngsters for their part in another successful season.  more...

Grant blasts 155 in Castle run epic

HANLEY Castle and Upton have been at the wrong end of Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four South for most of the season.  more...

Michelle aims to 'head' off all challengers

WITH a record number of entries in over 13 categories, the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007 have chosen Barnt Green-based Michelle Griffin as a finalist in two separate categories!  more...

Fears for a rat plague

THERE have been calls for the reinstatement of free pest control in Cofton Hackett after concerns were raised about rat infestation.  more...

Wheely hard

A KINDHEARTED Bromsgrove woman is taking part in a driving challenge for charity.  more...

Arrested

POLICE have charged man with theft from a town supermarket.  more...

Dance along to this invite

TAKE your partners for a Tea Dance - and help launch a new season of foot tapping fun.  more...

Show is a huge success as everyone enjoys the fun

A FUNDRAISING summer fete, craft fair and fun dog show held in Catshill on Saturday to boost funds for an animal adoption centre was a huge success.  more...

The postcard row goes on

A NATIONAL organisation dedicated to keeping a close watch on public spending and services has added its comments to the so called racist'' Glad or Grumpy informatiom postcard campaign run by the district council for Bromsgrove Partnership The independent TaxPayers' Alliance became involved following stories in the Avertiser/Messenger last month about an alleged slur on black people.  more...

Support group for survivors

A NEW group to support people bereaved through suicide has just started in Bromsgrove - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).  more...

Barnes leads the way at TT

BROMSGROVE'S Dave Barnes led the way for Wyre Forest Cycling Club at the British TT Championship in Cheshire on Sunday.  more...

Pursuit season reaches finale

BARNT Green Sailing Club holds its final Pursuit race of the season on Wednesday.  more...

Neal bounces back after poor start

MATT Neal recovered from a nightmare start to cling on to his top four status in the British Touring Car Championships after a mixed display at Knockhill.  more...

Club awarded for rookie excellence

DROITWICH Golf and Country Club has been awarded a GolfMark accreditation, after demonstrating hard work and dedication to both junior and beginners' golf.  more...

Darts teams set to gather for meeting

THE Droitwich and District Open Darts League holds its annual general meeting this month.  more...

When Paul met Monty....

STOKE Prior man and golf enthusiast Paul Williams had the chance to play with golfing great Colin Montgomerie in a special coaching event at Buckinghamshire Golf Club.  more...

Focus on the floods

ACTION could be taken in Stoke Prior to stop future flooding after villagers had their homes deluged with water.  more...

Concern over care levels

there have been "disturbing trends" in the level of care available to residents at a Bromsgrove District Housing Trust home, according to a concerned relative.  more...

Wildlife fears

FEARS that wildlife will be endangered by the loss of the feature pool in front of South Bromsgrove High School have been allayed.  more...

Flood relief

CASH help is on the cards for Bromsgrove residents worst affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Circus talk

THE Bromsgrove branch of the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry meets next Tuesday at 7.45pm. Bob Bradfield will talk on Circus Days and Variety Nights. Bob joined a circus aged 27 and met his wife, who was an acrobat. They toured the country with stars like Max Wall and later toured the world, including Vietnam. The meeting takes place at the Methodist Centre in Stratford Road, Bromsgrove.  more...

Toddlers

A NEW baby and toddler group is being launched in Bromsgrove. Youngsters will be able to play, dress up, run around and get messy with crafts while making new friends at the group, which will be held each Friday from 10-11.30am during term-time. The group, called Little Wonders, will be held at Bromsgrove Baptist Church, in New Road, from Friday, September 14, and is open to anyone with a child under school-age or expectant mums who want to meet other families. For details call 01527 871986 or just drop in.  more...

Real ale

DRINKERS will be raising a toast during a top village beer festival. Belbroughton Beer Festival takes place this Saturday (September 8)with a marquee and bar open from1 to11pm at the school fields, at Belbroughton Primary School, in Bradford Lane. There will be 25 barrels of real ale and cider and a pig roast and barbecue from mid afternoon. Live TV will feature the rugby world cup and there will bemusic from The Don O'Lee Duo Irish band. Admission is £4 or £10 with a beer kit, which includes a commemorative glass, programme and £6 of beer tokens.  more...

Laura’s mercy mission plea

A CARING Aston Fields woman, who is flying to Sri Lanka to help tsunami victims, is appealing to townsfolk for donations.  more...

Residents' association

RESIDENTS of The Oakalls and Parklands in Bromsgrove are being invited to a public meeting in St Godwald's church hall, Finstall Road, Aston Fields, this Saturday (September 8) at 10am. Graham Reddie, president of The Bromsgrove Society, will chair the meeting. The purpose is to set up a residents' association for the two estates and everyone living there is welcome to attend.More information is available from Slideslow ward councillors, Caroline Spencer, phone 01527 832414 and Gordon Selway on 01527 576018.  more...

Enterprise

A TASTER session on starting a business is being held in Stoke Prior on Thursday, September 13. Karen Tomalin has recently set up her Bromsgrove business, 2nd Skin Lingerie, for the larger lady. To help her set up her business Karen joined WiRE's Opening Doors project - a free programme of workshops, training, support and information to help any woman in Worcestershire become self-employed. Karen says: "The support you receive from the team is fantastic and it's also great to meet other women who are thinking about starting a business. You can share ideas and find out how other people handle any problems."  more...

On track

BROMSGROVE businesses are being invited to take part in a business exhibition event.  more...

Hospice lottery

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 014446.  more...

Brownies in need of help

A BROMSGROVE brownie pack could close unless a new adult helper is found.  more...

Take a look

PROSPECTIVE higher education students from the Bromsgrove and Droitwich areas can attend the University of Worcester's Open Evening next week and discover more about the study opportunities and facilities on offer.  more...

Calling young to 'walk the walk'

ANYONE aged between 11 and 20 is invited to the Old Palace (next to Worcester Cathedral) on Saturday, September 15, to share worship and tea with other young Christians from across the county.  more...

Their word is their 'Bond'

IT will be 00 heaven' for visitors to this year's James Bond-themed Belbroughton Scarecrow Festival.  more...

Star bows out in local film

A POPULAR and enduring entertainer is believed to have filmed his last ever film role in Rubery.  more...

Michelle aims to 'head' off all challengers

WITH a record number of entries IN over 13 categories, the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007 have chosen Barnt Green-based Michelle Griffin as a finalist in two separate categories!  more...

Last-minute snag hits canal restoration plan

THE multi-million pound plans to restore the town's historic canals system have hit a last-minute snag.  more...

Addict died day after leaving jail

A MAN who refused to go to hospital, after taking drugs and suffering from a chest infection, died a day after being released from prison.  more...

Yellow ducks set for blue waters

DROITWICH'S Vines Park is set to play a major role in this year's Salt Day festival by focusing attention on the town's historic canal system.  more...

Callous thieves ruin the start of term

A CLASSROOM ceiling was badly damaged after thieves struck at a Spa school just days before children returned from the summer holidays.  more...

Calming waters

A MOTHER says that the town's lido has helped make her son's autism much more manageable.  more...

Lose out in last league clash

EVESHAM'S Ladies completed their home matches in the Concorde League when they faced Bredon at the village club's home base.  more...

Bretforton warm up with a win

BADSEY Ladies warmed up for the new season with a 4-2 victory over Bretforton last Saturday.  more...

Snooker AGM

Evesham and District League THE league's AGM takes place tomorrow night at Badsey Legion starting at 8pm.  more...

Batsmen shine in Dumbleton win

ANOTHER strong batting display saw Dumbleton overcome Wood- mancote last Saturday.  more...

Adam's a smasher but Pershore still have plenty to do

ADAM Rezek broke the club record league score but Pershore's bid to avoid relegation was dealt a cruel blow.  more...

Cotswold Hills League results

Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Bretforton 190-9, Stratford Bards 180; Wellesbourne 150-7, Exhall & Wixford 151-1; Shipston 119-5, Overbury 117; Earlswood 130-2, Moreton-in-Marsh 129; Alcester & Ragley 188-8, Tanworth 201-9.  more...

Fascinating final day brings season to a thrilling close

BRETFORTON wasn't the only place for excitement as the John Shepherd Cotswold Hills League season drew to a fascinating conclusion last Saturday.  more...

Town youngsters secure friendly win

PERSHORE Town's Under-12s warmed up for the new season with a splendid 4-2 victory over highly rated Droitwich Rangers last Saturday.  more...

Mixed fortunes for top flight newcomers

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League THE two newcomers to Division One experienced differing fortunes on the opening day of the new season.  more...

Triple triumph at tennis finals

STRATFORD clinched the treble last Sunday on home soil when they lifted the Pairs Shield to add to the 2007 league championship title and the Charity Cup.  more...

Littleton progress but only after a tense finish

Littleton 4, Earlswood Town 3 SKIPPER Will Gayton was the star man as Littleton progressed in the Midland Combination President's Cup.  more...

December date for Town's return to ground

PERSHORE Town are hoping to have their clubhouse back in working order by the start of December, writes Steve Carley.  more...

Darren's the key to Bretforton title triumph!

A WICKET with the penultimate ball of the match clinched Bretforton the Cotswold Hills League title, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Mixed report on health trust

THE trust that provides mental health services in Worcestershire has got a mixed report from the Healthcare Commission.  more...

Japan comes to Cradley

THE Blue Ginger Gallery in Cradley was the venue for a special Japanese day on Tuesday.  more...

Send in your contributions

A CYCLIST who covered 1,400 miles from England to Greece last month for Macmillan Cancer Support is asking for any further contributions to be sent in.  more...

Children cross safely as bridge re-opens

PARENTS breathed a sigh of relief as they were able to use Colwall railway bridge to walk their children to school.  more...

Tributes placed for man killed in crash

MOVING floral tributes to a Malvern man killed in a car crash have been placed at the scene by grieving friends and relatives.  more...

Fishing equipment taken

FISHING tackle worth up to £500 has been stolen from the shed of a Webheath house.  more...

Rare bike stolen

A RARE mountain bike worth £900 has been stolen from a shed near Hollywood.  more...

Witness plea over pub attack

A MAN was assaulted outside a pub in Redditch town centre.  more...

Society’s line-up of lectures

THE Redditch Society is looking forward to the start of its new season with a series of talks to interest all.  more...

History revealed

HISTORICAL sites in Redditch will be revealing their secrets as part of England's biggest free cultural event.  more...

Row, row, row your boat...

TWO amateur rowers who are training to become the first people from the Midlands to cross the Indian Ocean in a rowing boat are appealing for help.  more...

Phase two on target

CONSTRUCTION work starts this month on the second, speculative phase of a new industrial park in Redditch, where all but one of the first phase units have been sold.  more...

More choice on housing offered

REDDITCH Council is changing the way it allocates social housing from tomorrow.  more...

Landmark house torn down

AN old Redditch building which was once home to many community groups and organisations has finally been demolished.  more...

Apeal for ‘mature debate’ on policy

A REDDITCH-based business property consultant has made a call for a "mature debate" on any future developments on flood plains and green belt land.  more...

Ward is brought to order

A COUNCILLOR has praised the success of a Section 30 order put in place in Crabbs Cross over the summer to cut antisocial behaviour.  more...

Bargain hunters rush to new store

THE Redditch branch of Primark opened on Saturday, a week earlier than planned.  more...

‘Selfish’ drivers in parking chaos

REDDITCH West councillor Michael Braley has voiced concern about parking conditions in Webheath and "selfish" motorists.  more...

Break-ins misery

A BATCHLEY council tenant who has been the victim of repeated break-ins is becoming frustrated with the lack of help he is getting to secure his home.  more...

Clio star ready to face the crowds

MOTORSPORT: STEFAN Hodgetts is gearing up for the biggest race meeting of his career, the latest round of the ELF Renault Clio Cup at Donington Park.  more...

Roundup

Freke goes Dutch

NATHAN Freke will be back behind the wheel of a racing car this weekend after he was invited to compete in the Dutch Supercar Challenge at Silverstone.  more...

Freke goes Dutch

NATHAN Freke will be back behind the wheel of a racing car this weekend after he was invited to compete in the Dutch Supercar Challenge at Silverstone.  more...

Blacker is king of the hill climb

PHIL Blacker retained the Wyre Forest CC hill climb title by winning the latest time trial.  more...

Blacker is king of the hill climb

PHIL Blacker retained the Wyre Forest CC hill climb title by winning the latest time trial.  more...

Bewdley begin rescue bid

Crusader League round-up  more...

Town tame Wulfrunians

BEWDLEY Town manager Craig Payton was full of praise for his under strength team, who defeated West Midlands Premier Division high-fliers AFC Wulfrunians 3-1 on Saturday.  more...

Cleobury in title joy

CLEOBURY Mortimer sealed the Worcestershire League Division Five title with a winning draw against local rivals Brintons on Saturday.  more...

Cleobury in title joy

CLEOBURY Mortimer sealed the Worcestershire League Division Five title with a winning draw against local rivals Brintons on Saturday.  more...

Hard work the key for new coach

HEAD coach Dave Irish wants consistency to be the key for Kidderminster Carolians RFC.  more...

Davies tries to rally Royals

KIDDERMINSTER'S Stephen Davies tried to spark a Worcestershire fight back on the second day of the Liverpool Victoria County Championship game at Chester Road on Wednesday.  more...

Rugby

New skipper aiming for dream start

NEW Bromsgrove captain Richard Arnold is aiming for a dream start as he leads his side out in their Midlands Division Two (West) league opener at Malvern on Saturday.  more...

Schools News

New era as pupils start life together

THE start of the new school year has marked an historic new era for two of Worcester's oldest schools.  more...

First day for two special schools

WORCESTER'S special schools were due to re-open this week following a controversial re-organisation.  more...

Mum will walk out if twins are separated

A MOTHER has threatened to pull her twin sons out of school on their first day today if they are not put in the same tutorial group.  more...

Car crash teacher to return to classroom

A WORCESTER teacher who was seriously injured in a car crash last October was expected back at his school today.  more...

Schools hit by flooding are all set to re-open

SCHOOLS hit by this summer's floods have been getting back to normal for the start of the new school term.  more...

Society

Bromsgrove and District Flower Arrangement Society

THE society was pleased to welcome 44 members and five visitors for our August demonstration by Sally Taylor .  more...

Clent Gardening Club

AT the most recent meeting of Clent Gardening Club, held on Friday, August 24, at Clent Village Hall, our Chairman John Babb spoke to us on the subject of Growing Vegetables' - comprehensively covering most aspects of this fascinating topic.  more...

Bromsgrove and District Riding Club

HORSE lovers are being asked to support the Bromsgrove and District Riding Club Annual Open Trophy Show and Dressage this weekend.  more...

Bromsgrove Society Local History Group

THE Local History Group of the Bromsgrove Society will shortly commence its winter series of talks.  more...

JAYS

A FUNDRAISING malt whisky tasting night is being held in aid of multiple sclerosis.  more...

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS' AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - August 27 saw an opportunity for anyone to drop in to All Saints' Church and give their views on the project.  more...

Theatre

A touch of south Asian flavour at REP theatre

A STORY of being and belonging comes to Birmingham's Repertory Theatre on Saturday when Sampad South Asian Arts present Motherland'.  more...

What'S On

Host of events in store

SEPTEMBER will see a series of events at Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum aimed to appeal to a wide variety of local people.  more...

Where to go (September 5 to September 12)

Wednesday, September 5 MUSIC: Regina Spektor, Carling Academy, Birmingham.  more...

  
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