DROITWICH claimed a morale-boosting win as they beat Shrewsbury in the first round of the North Midlands Cup The visitors took a large following with them to Shropshire and delighted their fans with a victory to help lift spirits following the departure
NEW recruit Pete Hall struck a hat-trick to fire Bromsgrove to their first win of the season. And skipper Julian Court is calling for more of the same this weekend when they play host to Yardley - Hall's previous club. Bromsgrove lost their opening two
BARNT Green Spartak continued their recent good form with a comfortable 5-0 win at West Midlands Police. And the winning margin could have been more as the visitors ran them ragged in the second half. Good work from Warren Sewell set up Alex Lewis who
ROVERS may have included new strike pairing Nicky Campbell and Leon Mitchell in their squad but this game was more to do with excellent defending. Former Stafford Rangers frontman began the game at Cossham Road, home of the league leaders, while Mitchell
THE Bromsgrove and Redditch Association started its season last week with champions Lickey Monarchs getting off to a good start with a good 9-1 win over West Midland Phones A. For Monarchs, Sid Hodgetts and Mervyn Wood both won three games with Martin
Warwick 2, Evesham 1 SATURDAY'S was a disappointing result for the Vale side considering that for most of the game they were the much better side. "We played them off the pitch really and they've only had a couple of chances yet we've lost the match,"
Badsey Ladies 1, Harborne III 1 BADSEY'S overall play has improved with every game and Saturday's match was no exception. The home side had to absorb a lot of pressure in the first 15 minutes as Harborne sought to make the early breakthrough but a well-marshalled
BROMSGROVE Blaze juniors took the West Midlands Development League by storm when, in their first match, they defeated Summerhill by 127-5. Blaze built up a 20-0 lead within the first five minutes, playing excellent defence, stealing the ball and executing
A FIRM favourite of the End of the Trail country club will be appearing on Friday at the Royal British Legion club in Salwarpe Road, Droitwich Spa. 'Closing Time', from North Wales will bring their superb presentation and inject joy into every song, according
WRITER David Mitchell, who grew up and was educated in Great Malvern, narrowly missed out on winning the Man Booker Prize, despite being the hottest favourite in the award's history. Bookmakers put the 35-year-old's novel - Cloud Atlas - way ahead of
BEAUTIFUL choral music will fill St John's Church in Bromsgrove tomorrow. Pupils from Bromsgrove School's chapel choir, who are going on a North of England music tour, will give a pre-tour concert of sacred and secular music at the Kidderminster Road
THE inquest into the death of a 57-year-old city carpenter who had been missing for almost two weeks has been opened and adjourned. The body of Denville Smith, of Blenheim Road, St John's, who was also known as "Ernie", was found in the River Severn at
A plan to gain permission for a mobile phone mast in Tolladine has been withdrawn less than a week after it was submitted. Vodafone wanted permission to install a 43ft mast near The Fairway and Otley Close, on land owned by Tolladine Golf Course. But
ALL 60 volumes of a newly-published national biography collection are now available at libraries across Worcestershire. The county council's library service has bought four complete copies of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, each containing
A supermarket in Worcester wants to add recycling facilities to its store. Lidl, in Newtown Road, Ronkswood, has applied for permission to install a waste recycling compactor. and container near its lorry delivery area. ends
ALVECHURCH boss Peter Frain singled out club secretary Steve Denny as the saviour of his side's best result so far this season after a full-scale brawl erupted during Saturday's Midland Alliance encounter with Westfields. Frain said the man in black was
SQUASH: Club Ventura made their long-awaited return to the top flight of the Worcestershire League with a comfortable victory over Evesham. After taking the division two title last season, Ventura skipper, Stuart Harris, has bolstered with the introduction
REDDITCH United Women have successfully changed their name to Studley Women FC after permission from the Football Association. The team, who are in their fifth season, have been playing their home and reserve games at Studley's Beehive ground since 2002
INDUSTRIAL action could soon be on the cards at the Alexandra Hospital due to a controversial move to introduce car-parking charges for staff. The hospital's Unison department has received thousands of responses to a ballot asking staff which of two options
REDDITCH Golf Club stunned opposition by claiming two English titles at the 2004 grand final of the International Pairs at Cardrona Golf Club in the Scottish Borders. Jayne Freeman, a 14-handicapper, and Kathy Reid, who plays off 25, finished third in
A NEW children's outpatient clinic will be officially opened at the Alexandra Hospital tomorrow offering a "child friendly" service run by specialist paediatric nurses. The first-floor clinic is part of a new development within the NHS National Service
A TEAM of dedicated police officers has been set up to tackle offenders who commit about half of all the crime in Redditch. The Prolific and Priority Offender Team includes a detective sergeant and four detective constables who will target offenders in
POLICE are once again warning people to be vigilant after a briefcase was stolen from a car in Wythall between 2-3pm on Friday, October 15. The black Samsonite briefcase, valued at £100, was stolen from a silver Peugeot 406 parked in Gorsey Lane. The
MORE than £400 worth of tools were stolen from a van parked in Station Way, Wythall, at about 1pm on Monday. The tools were taken from the back of a white Peugeot van as the owner worked nearby. They included two circular saws, a Makita jigsaw, a Bosch
July (friendlies) Thurs 15 PERSHORE TN (H) 6-1 Ross, Vincent, J Clarke (2), Stokes, og SAT 17 HALESOWEN TOWN (H) 1-0 O'Toole TUES 20 COVENTRY CITY (H) 0-1 TUES 27 HEREFORD UTD (H) 0-3 WEDS 28 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-3 Williams FRI 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 3-2
Oadby Town 2 Studley 0 STRIKER Andy Johnson made a welcome return to action in a Studley shirt on Saturday despite the Bees going down by two first-half goals. Johnson exited the Beehive at the start of the season to join Oldbury United, but his return
THE only Redditch councillor taking part in the reality web game I'm a councillor - Get me out of here! has been the first to get voted out by school pupils. Town and Worcestershire county councillor Diane Thomas was joined in the county council competition
DAVID Suchet stars in a revival of Man and Boy by Terence Rattigan - the first professional production of the play since its original run in 1963 - at Malvern's Festival Theatre from Monday. Described as a "gripping drama", the play is about the relationship
TORY parliamentary spokesperson Karen Lumley has slammed the Labour government for a "huge increase" in violent crime and insufficient police resources in a recent speech. Mrs Lumley, who addressed the annual Conservative Party conference in Bournemouth
FAMILY that weighed a gigantic 100 stone has been dubbed "Britain's Fattest Family" after taking part in a TV show. Mark and Jayne Phillips and their three sons David, Mitchel and Louis, weighed an average 20 stone each, after a life of guzzling fast
EAGER pupils waited with bated breath as their homemade scrap machine made its first plunge into the water - without sinking. The machine, developed from a kit-car, is able to drive on land and sea. And on Friday, two young drivers from Pershore High
A CAMPAIGN to encourage people to wear seatbelts has been launched across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The Belt Up initiative will see thousands of bookmarks with safety messages distributed to every school child in the two counties to reduce the
RURAL villages in Worcestershire are suffering increasing power cuts because of a badly designed network, according to MP Peter Luff. Mr Luff has written to the industry regulator, Ofgem, and put a question to Department of Trade and Industry Ministers
ONE of the best-known names in Worcestershire golfing circles has finally been called to the great clubhouse in the sky. Ron Moses, golfing professional, coach and driving range owner, died at his home in Malvern Road, Worcester, at the weekend. He was
Thursday, October 21 The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Until October 23. Tickets from 0121 236 4455. Good Mourning Mrs Brown by Brendan O'Carroll, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0870 607 7533. Dead Hands by Howard
MILES Kulip took the scoring honours at the end of an amazing 13-goal thriller in Herald Division One of the Stratford and District Alliance. Bodrum's marksman found the net five times in his side's 7-6 victory over Henley Reserves, leaving John Perry
Redditch Ladies 1 Droitwich Ladies 1 THE town's ladies had to settle for a share of the points in this derby battle. Stella Smith made a welcome return for the home side as they were without five first-team squad members. Redditch took the lead after
PERSHORE Town are seeking new players for a couple of their junior squads. The club's Under-11 girls side is hoping to recruit some new faces at training on Monday nights at the new Astroturf facility at the High School. Ring 07752 331261 for more details
TWO matches in four days will give Evesham the chance to avenge earlier defeats and improve a disappointing record at Common Road. The Robins face Ashford Town on Saturday in a Division One West clash and they will be intent on revenge having been knocked
A NEW play that tackles issues surrounding the recent deaths of Chinese migrants arrives at The Door, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, for a short run. Philippe Cherbonnier's play, 58, tells "the poignant story of a few whose struggle for freedom and a new
CONNEXIONS, Action Sport and the YMCA have teamed up for a multi-sports week during half-term next week. From Monday to Thursday youngsters, aged between 13-16, can get involved in a variety of sports before Friday's events at Redditch Skate Park. Leaflets
Bromsgrove Rvrs 1, Evesham Utd 3 by Mervyn Collins NEXT appearing at a Premiership ground near you - Northamptonshire referee Mike Cairns who smiled his way through Tuesday's Worcestershire derby yet left the field to meet officials from both clubs with
TOP scorer Ian Foster has backed a rejuvenated Jesper Christiansen to keep proving his critics wrong in a Kidderminster Harriers shirt. The Dane, signed from Odense at the start of the year, was slated for scoring just one goal up front in more than 30
WORCESTERSHIRE wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Dav-ies will captain England Under 19s on next year's tour of Malaysia and India. Davies, a member of this year's National Academy in-take, will lead a 14-man squad next January and February which also includes
Old Silhillians U15s 15 Bromsgrove U15s 7 Bromsgrove suffered their first defeat of the season in their most important fixture, losing narrowly to a side they had already scalped on the opening day. Old Sils made six changes to that side by adding more
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy said the club were expecting to conclude a loan deal for a goalkeeper later today ahead of Saturday's Nationwide North fixture at Southport. City have been on the search for a new man between the sticks following unfortunate
LEDBURY Town kept maintained their unbeaten West Midland Premier League record with a 2-0 victory at Bromyard Town last night. A goalless first-half saw Dean Hilditch hit the crossbar and Chris Allen go close. The visitors took the lead on 57 minutes
VICTORY was snatched from the hands of Droitwich Spa RFC First XV after an impressive performance. Spa lost 31-27 at home to unbeaten joint Midlands Three West (South) leaders Old Leamingtonians last Saturday. And the hosts thought they had won when leading
HEADLESS Cross Ladies progressed into the last eight of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Cup with an emphatic 21-0 victory against Bredon Ladies. Cross were never troubled as Player of the Match Teresa Boddington stole the show scoring 11 (
Birmingham Medics 3 Redditch VC 6 REDDITCH VC came back from the brink to progress in the next round of the county cup. After a poor start VC found themselves two goals down in 10 minutes, but it was left to top scorer Nat Lawrence to get them back into
MISSED chances cost Fairfield Villa in a 3-1 home defeat to Heather Athletic. The Recreation Ground side hit the crossbar and wasted several first half opportunities in last Saturday's Midland Combination Division One clash. Villa did the early attacking
IN response to the letter 'Cruellest Form of Slaughter' - I would ask the writer to vacate their anonymous hiding place and state whether they are expressing true animal compassion or pure hypocrisy? You cite the wild fox as being a pest but at the same
WHILE I have some sympathy for Cyril Day when he suggests that the developer of Oakalls, Bromsgrove, should pay for any road improvements at Slideslow Island, I would remind him that the 1,000 households on the estate are probably all taxpayers and contribute
COUNCILLOR Athol Deakin is obviously not fully aware of the whole picture concerning teenagers trespassing at Sidemoor First School in Bromsgrove. He is of the opinion that problems occur in school hours. This is not the case. We, who live by the school
HA! Ha! Ha! I had to smile, in fact I laughed out loud. I am not the sort of person you could pick out in a crowd. So when Jim Brant suggested I be made Poet Laureate I think he meant to say, string me up with a rope lariat. It's true, I must admit, when
ON behalf of the Bromsgrove branch of Leukaemia Research we should like to thank the staff and customers of Morrisons Bromsgrove for donating so generously to our collection on Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9. We collected a grand total of £1272.28
I HAVE just received a letter from Bromsgrove District Ccouncil giving me details of the new refuse collection soon to be introduced in my area, Rubery. I am appalled to learn that we will only have a fortnightly collection of general household waste.
AS we move into that time of year when we switch on our central heating, many older people will be wondering how they can afford to heat their homes this winter. With rising energy bills becoming a fact of life, ensuring there is affordable warmth to
REGARDING all the letters for the collection at St Michael's Church in Droitwich Spa for the funeral of Mr Bill Harrison. It clearly stated that the donations for the British Legion Poppy Fund should be made to the funeral directors, George Crump and
AS occasional visitors to the delightful Norbury Theatre in Droitwich, we were staggered to read such a disingenuous appraisal of the recent production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' on your letters page last week. We thought this was one of the best
IN response to the letter 'Cruellest Form of Slaughter' - I would ask the writer to vacate their anonymous hiding place and state whether they are expressing true animal compassion or pure hypocrisy? You cite the wild fox as being a pest but at the same
I HAVE just received the final monies for the Bowlathon event held over the Bank Holiday weekend, in aid of my Droitwich charities - Friends of Droitwich Guides and Water Aid. We have raised a staggering £2,023 which is made up as follows:- £1,000 in
ON behalf of the Bromsgrove branch of Leukaemia Research we should like to thank the staff and customers of Morrisons Bromsgrove for donating so generously to our collection on Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9. We collected a grand total of £1272.28
THE Prestigious Angel Cup, the final fixture for members of the Pershore Society, was played over the Ravens Causeway course at The Herefordshire GC. The winner and setting the seal on a memorable season was Champion of Champion Dave Adams, whose net
Evesham 24pts, Kidderminster 21 EVESHAM travelled north in buoyant mood having had a successful start to the season with six wins out of seven matches. Straight from the opening kick of Saturday's friendly, the Avon Street pack were in a tenacious mood
Evesham II 28pts, Kidderminster 3 EVESHAM maintained their winnings ways last Saturday with a well contested win over rejuvenated opponents. While the hosts fielded one of the lightest forward packs in the league, the scrum and line-outs remained solid
Evesham U-13 26pts, Alcester 5 THE youngsters were in action last Sunday when they boasted a strong 15-man squad captained by Russell Boyles. They made a good start with a strong drive upfield with Mike Diston making a good run over the line to give Evesham
PUPILS at Salford Priors Primary School proved they have winning ways when they took part in a food safety project, organised by Stratford District Council and Stratford College. Pictured after receiving their prizes of £50 WH Smith vouchers to share
ALCESTER town councillors are oppposing a plan to build a four-bedroom house in the grounds of another in Cross Road. An amended application has been submitted to Stratford Council by Quiet Water Properties Ltd, following an earlier rejection. But town
A LADIES night in Alcester, featuring professional and amateur male strippers, failed to meet expectations. Only a third of the anticipated audience turned up for the event, organised by Alcester Opportunities to raise money to take children to a Christmas
FLOWER arrangements for all occasions will be demonstrated at All Saints Church Hall, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove tomorrow. For any reader wanting more information you can visit www.bromsgroveflowerclub.org.uk
A GROUP of intrepid walkers set out on a gruelling 26-mile walk on Saturday to raise funds for an Alcester teenager with a number of medical conditions. Stuart Edwards, 67, was joined by his daughter Fiona Lilly and her work colleagues who had all raised
TOWNSFOLK who harbour secret ambitions to strut their stuff on Top of the Pops or MTV should look no further than a dance class to teach you to 'dance like a pop star'. The classes take place at the Spadesbourne Suite, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove every Thursday
THE closing date for the West Midlands Wildlife Photography Competition 2004 is looming, but there's just time to get those final shots of the changing colours of autumn or the heather in bloom on the hills sent in. All entries must be in by October 31
THE 26th Ladies Avon Championhips were fished last Sunday at Hampton Ferry where entrants from as far afield as Bristol, Birmingham Swindon and York enjoyed a hard-fought struggle. On an extremely swollen and muddy coloured Warwickshire Avon, the winner
MEMORIES of Vesta Tilley and the age of the Music Hall will echo around St. Paul's Church Worcester this month. Parts of a collection of Vest Tilley's own fan mail scrapbook and cuttings book, together with some of her costumes, will be on display to
Wednesday October 20 SINGLES: Live Wyres, Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Thursday October 21 LITERARY: Wasafiri magazine appearing at the Birmingham Book Festival, The Orange Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham. For tickets call 0121 236 5622. FILM
IN response to L Spiteri (You Say, Wednesday, September 29), first of all, I would like to point out that there is another world power whose stated aim is to become the world superpower. This is China. Secondly, regarding UK jobs being relocated to EU
AS a raw recruit in the local police let loose on an unsuspecting population soon after the war, I seemed to get in all kinds of scrapes! One night, I was sent to my first family disturbance at a lodging house in Hylton Road where I could hear a verbal
The annual general meeting of Lickey WI was held at the Parish Hall on October 5. Members exhibited their wide-ranging crafts and hobbies in place of the monthly competition. Deposits for a coach outing to Cardiff were taken and a social skittles evening
WE all know what this nanny government thinks about freedom of choice, but I see the so-called liberal Liberal Democrats support the triple MMR jab for infants. Their spokesman said in a debate "we are prepared to back the Government's policy on childhood
THE president, Margaret Ward, welcomed five new members to the October meeting. The institute has grown considerably in recent times. However, she said the small committee is in desperate need of new people, and members old and new were urged to consider
TORY candidate Margaret Harper (right) says (Evening News, Tuesday, October 5) that her party would "scrap university tuition fees, restore free higher education, and provide grants for poorer students." This sounds fine, but now would our cash-strapped
WEDNESDAY October 6 was a busy day for our members with the Produce and Handicraft Show during the day followed by the regular monthly meeting and the AGM in the evening. Business matters at the evening meeting included the announcement of forthcoming
A BEAUTIFUL orange glow will light the way for visitors to Burcot on Halloween night after 60 villagers took part in a pumpkin-carving workshop. Children as young as five and adults as old as 80 enjoyed the pumpkin carving workshop, on Saturday, which
A GROUP of adventurous pupils took in the sights and sounds of the Waseley Hills on a school walking trip. Youngsters from Holywell Primary and Nursery School, in Gunner Lane, Rubery, joined the school walking group last Friday. The mile walk takes the
STRICKEN pensioners, who were left without their emergency alarms, have been given a helping hand by Bromsgrove District Council. The council offered the lifeline after reading in the Advertiser/Messenger about residents of the 57 flats at Housman Park
CHILDREN at a town school dressed up to present a show celebrating harvest time. Year two pupils from Charford First School got kitted out as farmers, scarecrows and animals for the specially organised play, which used letters of the alphabet to explain
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be issued with personal safety alarms by Bromsgrove police. The alarms, which make a very loud noise, have been purchased thanks to £1,000 allocated by Bromsgrove Community Safety Partnership. PC Stan Baker, crime
THERE were toys and games galore at a sale held to raise money for the National Childbirth Trust. The tabletop sale was held at the Bromsgrove Methodist Centre, in Stratford Road, last Saturday. It raised more than £250. Cash raised at the sale goes towards
"THIEVES" who forced open feed bins in a Wychbold field have killed a much loved family pony. Julia Clark said her family had been left broken hearted by the death of her pony Pandora, who was 34 years old and had been in the family for more than 20 years
A DESPERATELY ill Droitwich pensioner had a vital hip replacement operation cancelled twice in a matter of days. Eric Thomas (pictured below) has been housebound since doctors determined he was in urgent need hip replacement surgery in July. He was given
TWINKLE-toed townsfolk can dance the night away at a wartime party later this month. The Droitwich Spa Liberal Democrats are holding a 1944 dance at Salwarpe Village Hall on Saturday, October 30, from 8pm. Residents are urged to don their 1940s costumes
QUEUES of cars delivering children to North Bromsgrove High School will become a thing of the past, if the Government gets its way. The school, which has more than 1,000 pupils, is featuring in an initiative to encourage more youngsters to walk or cycle
This film investigates the effects of dishonesty, featuring the thriving and prestigious publication New Republic, whose associate editor, a fresh-faced, intellectual 25 year old, contributes to his own undoing by fabricating stories. The unveiling of
MARVELLOUS millinery and must-have handbags will be some of the goodies tempting shopoholics at a charity event this weekend. Craftspeople from all over the county, including Cutnall Green and Chaddesley Corbett, will show their individual designs at
THE family of an elderly man found dead in a burnt out car are appealing to the public to help them understand the mystery of his death. Eighty-year-old Costa Savva Papadopoulas, from Valencia Road, Bromsgrove, was supposed to be visiting his sister in
ANGRY workers at the Alexandra Hospital have not ruled out industrial action after plans to introduce charges for the staff car park were unveiled. Ballot papers were given to staff at the Redditch hospital, many of them from Bromsgrove, to choose which
NEW laws will mean a clampdown on the anti-social use of fireworks in Bromsgrove. The days of late night bangs and explosions will become a thing of the past as a result of the strict controls which are being introduced. There is now a ban on the use
IMAGINATIVE tots created a mosaic of their school's namesake saint. Pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Ombersley Way took part in the challenge as part of the parish mission at Droitwich's Sacred Heart Church. Headteacher Kate Hill said:
POLICE in Droitwich and Bromsgrove are using the help of the Advertiser/Messenger to deter unwanted callers on Halloween. Posters, being distributed with this week's paper, can be displayed at homes to let trick or treaters know where they are not welcome
A vital blueprint recovery plan to get failing Bromsgrove District Council back on track was made public yesterday (Tuesday). The in-depth two-year programme is the result of extensive consultations with councillors, council staff, parish councillors,
THE workings of district council scrutiny committees were put under the spotlight when the Labour leader in Bromsgrove submitted two challenging motions. Councillor Peter McDonald (Lab-Waseley) said it was a conflict of interests to have the same councillors
RESIDENTS from across Wychavon are being asked whether Droitwich Spa Lido should be saved. Four hundred randomly-selected households are being asked their opinions on the future of the historic Lido. The topic features on a budget consultation questionnaire
I ENJOYED a theatre experience with a difference when I attended Mouthpiece Productions' latest show. The action takes place in an upstairs room in a friendly pub - the only one in Worcestershire with a theatre licence. Capable of seating 50, the intimate
WHO could award this vocal luminary anything fewer than a full five stars? While Soul Sessions, her first album, was a triumph to her exquisite and extraordinary voice, Mind Body and Soul is a tribute to her song-writing skills and all-round musicality
WITHIN the first few minutes of viewing, I began to fear this was nothing more than a corny American breast-fest which would only be enjoyed by pubescent boys. But luckily, my suspicions were wrong. Granted, there are more breasts on show in Eurotrip
October 19, 1979 A WEBHEATH parson runs Redditch's strangest industry - mass-produced sermons. For only 50p a week, the Rev Eric Thomas will provide a sermon for churchmen who find the right words just won't come. An estimated 15,000 people hear or read
October 22, 1954 FIRE which broke out on an unattended lorry in the garden at 42, Crumpfields Lane, Webheath, last Wednesday, is believed to have been caused when a tarpaulin, which covered the bonnet, came in contact with the hot exhaust pipe. Most of
October 22, 1904 ELIZABETH Carlisle, a gypsy of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody charged with being disorderly in the Spring Hill Lane, Webheath, on October 15. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Supt Hayes stated that about 5.20 on Saturday morning, he
NEXT appearing at a Premiership ground near you - Northamptonshire referee Mike Cairns who smiled his way through Tuesday's Worcestershire derby yet left the field to meet officials from both clubs with furrowed brows. Luckily, the inept officiating of
PERSHORE High School pupils were on a high on the hockey field last week when the Under-13 squad won the District Tourna-ment. The annual event included opposition from Bredon Hill, Black-minster and Simon de Montfort Middle Schools and teams from Alcester
WORCESTERSHIRE wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Dav-ies will captain England Under 19s on next year's tour of Malaysia and India. Davies, a member of this year's National Academy in-take, will lead a 14-man squad next January and February which also includes
PERSHORE Town are seeking new players for a couple of their junior squads. The club's Under-11 girls side is hoping to recruit some new faces at training on Monday nights at the new Astroturf facility at the High School. Ring 07752 331261 for more details
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League PEOPLETON moved six points clear at the top of Division Two following a fifth straight league win. Victory in the local derby with Lower Moor came courtesy of goals from Gary Hughes (2) and Baxter. Golden Cross recovered
THE 26th Ladies Avon Championhips were fished last Sunday at Hampton Ferry where entrants from as far afield as Bristol, Birmingham Swindon and York enjoyed a hard-fought struggle. On an extremely swollen and muddy coloured Warwickshire Avon, the winner
Vale of Evesham League Results: Angel 2, Ambassador 7, Chestnut Club 7, Talbot 2; Evesham WMC 5, Swan 4; Dug Out 4, Angel B 5; Cider Mill 5, Ivy Inn 4; Golden Cross 4, Offenham Legion 5; Bretforton Legion 4, Swan (Birlingham) 5; Horse & Hounds 5,
Evesham and District League Results - Division One: Angel Vaults B 6, Norton Grange 3; Hospital Club B 4, Bidford RBL 5; Rowing Club 5, Angel Vaults A 4; Railway Club 5, Hospital Club C 4; Bretforton RBL 2, Hampton WMC 7. Division Two: Badsey RBL 3, Coach
DOGS, budgerigars, ducklings and guinea pigs were among the creatures brought along to be blessed at an animal blessing service at Studley Parish Church. Unfortunately, two regular attendees, 100-year-old tortoises, were unable to attend as they were
BRIGHT sunshine but a cooling steady Force 2 greeted the sailors for the Arden club's latest meeting on the River Avon at Defford. Race officer Niall Campbell, realising that the wind direction made it a relatively easy reach both up and down the river
IT IS somewhat ironic that the 2005 Point-to-Point fixture list should receive official approval during the week that the House of Lords starts debating the second reading of the Governments Hunting Bill. The proposed use of the Parliament Act could have
YOUNGSTERS under the age of 18 will be breaking the law - if they carry fireworks in a public place, police have warned. New laws to tackle the antisocial use of fireworks will come into force this year and include a ban on anyone, other than professionals
REDDITCH fundraiser Sue Medcalf this week helped boost a major fund-raising campaign for Cancer Research UK by highlighting the scale of the disease in the region. Mrs Medcalf posed with 10 pink roses, symbolising the number of Worcestershire women diagnosed
MY wife works at the Alexandra Hospital and has done for some years. Like many others there, she doesn't earn a fortune but she actually enjoys doing a job that helps others, indeed helps save lives. I was utterly disgusted when she brought home a letter
I AM writing in response to the recent letters which have appeared in your newspaper regarding disabled parking in Redditch. I cannot believe some able-bodied people can be so petty and unsympathetic about the less fortunate members of the society, who
A HUGELY popular exhibition created by Feckenham Forest History Society is now on display at Forge Mill Needle Museum. When the exhibition of Fechenkham's past went up in the village hall earlier this year it attracted interest from near and far and its
AGE proves no obstacle to a keep-fit fanatic from Oakenshaw South, who celebrated her 90th birthday recently. After an exercise class, Helen Phillips, of Towbury Close, was treated to a surprise meal, flowers and given a birthday cake made by catering
MEMBERS were welcomed to the October meeting by Sue Lawson. Special congratulations were given to Hazel Tindall, a founder member, and her husband Bill on their recent golden wedding anniversary. Hazel was presented with a basket of golden roses. Speaker
THE Redditch and Alcester Group of the GWR's new season of monthly meetings began well with a good-sized audience treated to an excellent selection of vintage cine films presented by John Constable. The next meeting will be at The Parish Centre, off Alcester
FOLLOWING recent improvements to Hopwood Village Hall, president Ann Thurrell read out the health and safety Act regarding use of the hall, aided by "stewardesses" Jean and Pauline giving silent visual interpretations in an amusing version of the rules
THE September meeting saw a change of plan when the speaker was unable to attend. However, quick thinking by the programme organiser meant members were not to be disappointed. She invited member Barbara Carruthers to bring back her wonderful examples
AT the October, meeting Nick Dearling gave a talk about the Alcester/Vallet Twinning Association, which has been ongoing for 30 years. Vallet, the capital of the Musadet region, was first visited in 1977, with a return visit to Alcester the same year.
ON October 5, the society held a competition for the President's Cup. This is a cup which has recently been donated by current president Jim Farquhar. The competition is for best print and best slide and the overall winner gets the cup. The entries for
NEXT week sees the Palace Youth Theatre's latest production, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13, take centre stage. The popular tale, adapted for the stage by original author Sue Townsend, covers Adrian's adolescent problems with spots, his parent's
A REVAMPED service offering residents the latest technology to help them with "anything from benefit queries to library opening times" is set to take off next year. Redditch's One Stop Shop facility, run from the town hall and satellite centres in Winyates
STAFF at Studley Leisure Centre are smiling after achieving the highest assessment grade in the UK for the quality of their service. Under the assessment, carried out by independent international monitoring organisation QUEST, the leisure centre was awarded
ONE of the drivers killed in an horrific car smash near Alcester was two-and-a-half times over the legal drink drive limit and driving too fast, an inquest heard. Graham Stuart Meah, aged 44, of Dolphin Road, Redditch, died when his Vauxhall Calibra was
Vale of Evesham League Results: Angel 2, Ambassador 7, Chestnut Club 7, Talbot 2; Evesham WMC 5, Swan 4; Dug Out 4, Angel B 5; Cider Mill 5, Ivy Inn 4; Golden Cross 4, Offenham Legion 5; Bretforton Legion 4, Swan (Birlingham) 5; Horse & Hounds 5,
Evesham & District Airgun League TWO teams who made prog-ress in the Harvey Hunt Cup played out a real thriller in the league when just one point separated them at the end of a pulsating struggle. Keith Harris was the hero for Lygon Arms in a one-point
BRIGHT sunshine but a cooling steady Force 2 greeted the sailors for the Arden club's latest meeting on the River Avon at Defford. Race officer Niall Campbell, realising that the wind direction made it a relatively easy reach both up and down the river
IT IS somewhat ironic that the 2005 Point-to-Point fixture list should receive official approval during the week that the House of Lords starts debating the second reading of the Governments Hunting Bill. The proposed use of the Parliament Act could have
THERE'S a junior tennis tournament at Stratford LTC next Monday with places still up for grabs n all the four age groups. Play is scheduled to start at 10am and finish around 4pm when the prizes will be awarded for the for age groups - 10, 12, 14 and
NAUNTON trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies continued his recent fine form with a double at Stratford last Saturday. Twiston-Davies was helped by Carl Llewellyn who steered Baron Windrush to victory in the opener and then was on board 5/1 chance Barneys Lyric
CAMPDEN now boasts three teams In the National Floorball League. The Cobras contest action in the First Division where they won two and lost one of last weekend's games. Dragons, meanwhile, is sponsored by the Army and is effectively the Beasley family
STAFF from a Redditch taxi firm are making sure every penny counts as they help this year's BBC Children in Need Appeal. The appeal takes place on Friday, November 19, and will celebrate 25 years since it started raising millions of pounds to help youngsters
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has warned "firework yobs" in Redditch that they will find themselves out of pocket and possibly facing a court appearance - if they get caught breaking new police laws which came into force last week. Anyone found misusing fireworks
A WALKWOOD physiotherapist who worked with top athletes at the Olympic Games was reunited with them for a grand parade in Trafalgar Square. Melanie Betts, of Bilbury Close, joined athletes in London on Monday before enjoying an evening reception at Buckingham
REDDITCH people had the chance to immerse themselves in mock crime, a trial and the roles of defendant and witness as part of Inside Justice Week. The town hall provided one of the venues for the event, organised by the Criminal Justice Board and aimed
A CHARITY make-over and cosmetics evening hopes to help make a child's dream come true. Jamie Wootton, six, of Oakenshaw, has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and his mother Tracey wants to develop his bedroom into a sensory room. Tracey said:
TWO religious memorial murals given by Donald Gilbert of London in memory of his father Walter, one of the founders of the Bromsgrove Guild along with Lous Weingartner his loyal assistant for many years, were dedicated at a service at Hanbury church.
THANK you for the excellent coverage you gave to my views on The Greig Centre (Chronicle, October 13). Mr Mike Clark, a trustee to whom I have often put these ideas, invites me to "join the trustees as I have so much to say". That is about as sensible
DISJOINTED Rovers disappointingly slumped to their first home defeat of the season against county rivals Evesham, who certainly seem to enjoy life on the road. Always more alert and aware, Evesham fully deserved to win - what was their fourth success
Bretforton Ladies 3, Lansdown II 2 THE Severn League North leaders started off strongly with some excellent smooth passing. The build up to the first goal saw some quick passing from midfield that ended with Sarah Hall scoring with a superb reverse stick
THE organisers of annual brass event, Pershore Midsummer Brass, have had to call time on the festival after a decision to develop on one of their venues. The festival, which is in its 15th year and was enjoyed by many Bromsgrove and Droitwcih folk, was
ANOTHER treat is in store for folk music lovers at Bromsgrove Rugby Club on Thursday , October 28. Folk legend Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies will appear at the Finstall Road venue as part of the Bromsgrove Folk Club. He has toured on the national and international
The inquest into the death of the teenager who was found hanged in a Worcestershire prison has been opened and adjourned. County Coroner Victor Round, yesterday said Kathryn Jones, aged 19, who was from Malvern, was found in her single occupancy cell
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed improving their artistic skills at Worcester Cathedral - with Christmas already firmly on their minds. But they were not thinking of Santa's arrival and stockings full of presents - they were competing to design the front of the Cathedral's
RESIDENTS of Alcester and visitors will soon be able to see the town from the back of a bike, thanks to a new scheme based at the Greig Centre. It has been set up by a partnership between the centre, Advantage Alcester, the Countryside Agency and Stratford
PLANS are well under way for the St Nicholas Festival which will take place in Alcester in December. The event will be celebrated with a winter street market in the centre of town, where traders and local groups will set up stalls selling festive produce
A 12-year-old girl was indecently assaulted as she walked to school at about 8.20am last Monday. The girl was walking along Ibstock Close in Winyates when she noticed a man walking behind her. She did not see where the man went, but as she walked down
ALCESTER RFC skipper Brett Allard decided to pull his team out of the Powergen Junior Vase second round tie at Worcester Wanderers on Saturday due to a lack of players. The decision conceded the game to the Sixways side who remain unbeaten in the league
UNBEATEN Redditch dumped Kingswinford at the bottom of West Midlands Division One with an impressive 5-1 thumping. Steve Cook started things off for the home side after 10 minutes from a well-worked penalty corner. Winger Tom Hiles netted his second of
ATHLETICS: BROMSGROVE & Redditch AC racewalker Sharon Tonks took part on Saturday in the RWA 1st Winter League race at Worcester on Saturday. After a summer of "active rest" Tonks refused to ease up on her very heavy training schedule and completed
CRIMINALS will be targeted in a new operation to confiscate items that have been gained through illegal activities. Operation Payback was officially launched last week by police forces in West Mercia, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands, working
THE discovery of a fourth person with Legionnaire's Disease has prompted health officials to go back and re-test sites in case a hidden source is giving out bacteria intermittently. A Redditch man in his 60s was diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease
MEETINGS have taken place between Redditch Council with Redditch Taxi Association to try and resolve issues between buses and taxis in the bus station and Oakly Road, which leads into it. At a Southcrest and Central neighbourhood group meeting held in
Alvechurch 5 Westfields 1 THE five-star performance on the pitch was let down by a brawl that spilled over at Lye Meadow on Saturday. Both teams were down to 10 men before Brett Fitzpatrick started the rout on 42 minutes and Simon Redhead added a second
CYCLING: MORE than £22,000 was pledged at North Worcestershire Bikeathon in aid of Leukaemia Research. But so far £12,000 has been paid into the bikeathon account and to be in with a chance of winning a prize donations must be paid by the first of November
TWO councillors are urging residents from the central and Southcrest areas to bring questions and problems to them at monthly surgeries they hold. Greg Chance and Debbie Taylor are available on the third Friday of every month at Park House, at the junction
REDDITCH and Worcester councillors will prove they're not out of their depths and more than able to make a splash when it comes to dealing with young people during an event at Arrow Valley Lake on Friday. As part of Local Democracy Week, Councillor Bill
REDDITCH Council's Dial-a-Ride scheme is going from strength to strength, giving freedom and independence to more people with mobility difficulties than ever before. The council now operates four Dial-a-Ride buses which means more people can access the
TWO matches in four days will give Evesham the chance to avenge earlier defeats and improve a disappointing record at Common Road. The Robins face Ashford Town on Saturday in a Division One West clash and they will be intent on revenge having been knocked
SENIOR councillors have backed a £4 increase in the cost of bus passes in Worcester. The city council cabinet last night approved the new scheme, which is set to be introduced at the turn of the year. "What we have struck here is a compromise. If we'd
KIND-HEARTED county residents are being urged to celebrate Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas and raise cash for a Worcester hospice at the same time. Acorns Children's Hospice Trust is asking people across Worcestershire to hold a party with a difference
HOPES of building a new mosque in Worcester have hit a major setback after a bid by the Muslim community to buy a potential site was rejected. The community hoped to build a mosque in Taylors Lane, between Foregate Street and Sansome Walk, on land owned
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 FOOTBALL Midland Combination (7.45pm unless stated) Premier Division - Barnt Green Spartak v Shifnal Town. Midland Youth Floodlit League - Bromsgrove Rovers v Cinderford Town (7.30) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 FOOTBALL Southern League Division
BOWLER Mark Evenson won the prestigious Tom Abel Cup when Bromsgrove Cricket Club held their annual dinner and awards evening. Evenson picked up the silverware for the season's most outstanding display - his four wickets in five balls, including a hat-trick
THINGS could not be much better for Ashley Giles at the moment. The England and Warwickshire left-arm spinner, a Droitwich Spa resident, has enjoyed a successful summer for his country and is fast becoming one of the world's most feared bowlers. He was
Stratford Tn 0, Southport 3 THE Merseysiders lived up to their billing as a team keen to regain Conference status although their third qualifying round hosts more than matched their lofty opponents in terms of possession but lacked a killer touch up front
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League PEOPLETON moved six points clear at the top of Division Two following a fifth straight league win. Victory in the local derby with Lower Moor came courtesy of goals from Gary Hughes (2) and Baxter. Golden Cross recovered
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Droitwich Spa 3 ENTERTAINING a side that they had comprehensively beaten in the league last month, Evesham produced a dismal second half show to fall at the first hurdle in the Women's County Cup. United were the better team in the
Evesham Utd U-14 12, Banbury Utd 0 UNITED went second in the Midland Junior Premier League following Saturday's emphatic win. Lewis Dallard was in sparkling form with a first half hat-trick, chipping the keeper twice and powerfully heading home a cross
Bromsgrove Rvrs 1, Evesham Utd 3 by Mervyn Collins NEXT appearing at a Premiership ground near you - Northamptonshire referee Mike Cairns who smiled his way through Tuesday's Worcestershire derby yet left the field to meet officials from both clubs with
Evesham Utd 1, Brackley Tn 1 WAYWARD finishing again proved costly as two more Southern League Division One West points slipped from Evesham's grasp last Saturday. Leading by a Jermaine Clarke goal after 11 minutes, the scorer then contrived to fire hopelessly
IRISH medium Sharon Neill makes a return visit to the Palace Theatre on Friday with her show Second Sight, when she will pass messages from the spirit world to relatives and loved ones. The 37-year-old Belfast woman, totally blind from birth, has a rare
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Droitwich Spa 3 ENTERTAINING a side that they had comprehensively beaten in the league last month, Evesham produced a dismal second half show to fall at the first hurdle in the Women's County Cup. United were the better team in the
Evesham Utd 1, Brackley Tn 1 WAYWARD finishing again proved costly as two more Southern League Division One West points slipped from Evesham's grasp last Saturday. Leading by a Jermaine Clarke goal after 11 minutes, the scorer then contrived to fire hopelessly
HEAD coach Andy Keast is hoping Sixways will be rocking on Saturday as Worcester gear up for their daunting European debut against Brive. Keast has dubbed the European Challenge Cup match-up as the 'tie of the round' and has urged the Warriors faithful
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy said the club were expecting to conclude a loan deal for a goalkeeper later today ahead of Saturday's Nationwide North fixture at Southport. City have been on the search for a new man between the sticks following unfortunate
EVESHAM United continued their climb up Southern League Division One West with a 3-1 victory at Bromsgrove Rovers last night. Dave Busst's side, now fifth in the table, were two up inside the first 17 minutes and never looked in danger of throwing their
DAVE Titterton has snapped up 18-year-old midfielder Callum Gittings for Stourport Swifts who head to Corby Town in Southern League Division One West tonight (7.45). The teenager has been drafted in from rivals Cinderford Town but is unlikely to make
PERSHORE Town remain second from bottom in the Midland Combination Premier Division after crashing to their ninth league defeat of the season last night, a 2-1 loss at West Midlands Police. The Police made the better start and took the lead on 15 minutes
A TOUGH start to the season continued for Bromsgrove as they were crushed 54-17 at Leicester Lions. Dean Ball's side's defeat last Saturday is their third in four games and means they have now faced, and lost to, both joint league leaders in Leicester
Studley Women FC 4 Burlish Olympic Ladies 1 REDDITCH United Ladies entered a new era in their history after playing their first game as Studley Women. And the women didn't take long to net their first goal under their new name as debutante Martha Osbourne
THE former lead singer of Redditch 60s band The Rockin' Berries is to play in the town for the first time in a decade on Friday. The Berries were the resident Palace Theatre band in the early 60s before they hit the big time with a string of chart records
THIS result was just the tonic for Rovers, their fans and above all for match winner Kevin Banner, who was returning to the fray after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Banner has been struggling to shake off the effects of car crash injuries sustained
STRIKER Leon Mitchell looks likely to make his Bromsgrove Rovers debut when the Greens take on league leaders Mangotsfield United on Saturday. The pacey frontman has been snapped up from Travel Factory Midland Alliance side Rushall Olympic and could go
DUE to recent controversy regarding care workers, I would like to make a more positive observation. Unfortunately there are a few that let the side down, as in all occupations across the board. My wife works shifts and long hours for under £5 an hour.
REGARDING all the letters for the collection at St Michael's Church in Droitwich Spa for the funeral of Mr Bill Harrison. It clearly stated that the donations for the British Legion Poppy Fund should be made to the funeral directors, George Crump and
AS occasional visitors to the delightful Norbury Theatre in Droitwich, we were staggered to read such a disingenuous appraisal of the recent production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' on your letters page last week. We thought this was one of the best
WE are being constantly told not to ring 999 unless it is urgent. The following may be the reason why people ring 999. I recently wanted to contact Rubery police station to report a matter of criminal damage and to obtain a crime number for insurance
I HAVE just received the final monies for the Bowlathon event held over the Bank Holiday weekend, in aid of my Droitwich charities - Friends of Droitwich Guides and Water Aid. We have raised a staggering £2,023 which is made up as follows:- £1,000 in
Bromsgrove 2nds 56 Redditch 19 A WELL-earned break from league action saw the Kingfishers cross the town border to face a tough Bromsgrove seconds team. But with injuries and other commitments taking their toll, the tough task was nigh on impossible as
Kings Norton 5 Solihull 30 THE Kings men were knocked out of the Powergen Vase by Midlands West Four leaders Solihull in a tense encounter at Ash Lane. A penalty score on eight minutes gave the visitors an early platform and the guile and experience of
Alcester Veterans 38 Birmingham CS 2nds 19 A VETERAN Alcester side entertained a sizeable King's Coughton crowd with a victory in their first outing as a team. But with six minutes gone they were behind when guest player Tom Heneghan burst through for
HEAD coach Andy Keast is hoping Sixways will be rocking on Saturday as Worcester gear up for their daunting European debut against Brive. Keast has dubbed the European Challenge Cup match-up as the 'tie of the round' and has urged the Warriors faithful
DUE to recent controversy regarding care workers, I would like to make a more positive observation. Unfortunately there are a few that let the side down, as in all occupations across the board. My wife works shifts and long hours for under £5 an hour.
WE are being constantly told not to ring 999 unless it is urgent. The following may be the reason why people ring 999. I recently wanted to contact Rubery police station to report a matter of criminal damage and to obtain a crime number for insurance
WHILE I have some sympathy for Cyril Day when he suggests that the developer of Oakalls, Bromsgrove, should pay for any road improvements at Slideslow Island, I would remind him that the 1,000 households on the estate are probably all taxpayers and contribute
COUNCILLOR Athol Deakin is obviously not fully aware of the whole picture concerning teenagers trespassing at Sidemoor First School in Bromsgrove. He is of the opinion that problems occur in school hours. This is not the case. We, who live by the school
HA! Ha! Ha! I had to smile, in fact I laughed out loud. I am not the sort of person you could pick out in a crowd. So when Jim Brant suggested I be made Poet Laureate I think he meant to say, string me up with a rope lariat. It's true, I must admit, when
I HAVE just received a letter from Bromsgrove District Ccouncil giving me details of the new refuse collection soon to be introduced in my area, Rubery. I am appalled to learn that we will only have a fortnightly collection of general household waste.
AS we move into that time of year when we switch on our central heating, many older people will be wondering how they can afford to heat their homes this winter. With rising energy bills becoming a fact of life, ensuring there is affordable warmth to
TOP scorer Ian Foster has backed a rejuvenated Jesper Christiansen to keep proving his critics wrong in a Kidderminster Harriers shirt. The Dane, signed from Odense at the start of the year, was slated for scoring just one goal up front in more than 30
A TOP bookstore will open its doors in the Kingfisher Centre before Christmas, it has been announced. Long-established book retailer Waterstone's will be located on Park Walk opposite The Discovery Store. The shop, which is currently being fitted out,
DEMOCRACY was alive and kicking at Alcester High School last week as it held its student council elections. Stratford Council supported the event and provided two officers, voting booths and ballot boxes to help proceedings run smoothly. The elections
POPPY appeal donations in Alcester helped to put Stratford and Warwickshire in the top 50 generous authorities in the country last year. The county came seventh overall with the district 16th for the national average donation that stands at just more
A BARNT Green woman has unveiled her second colourful textiles exhibition at Bromsgrove Library which will last until October 30. Dutch-born Ineke Berlyn, of Marlbrook Road, Bromsgrove, showed some of her work two years ago at the Stratford Road library
A CAR sales business in Alcester could be forced out of town because of repeated attacks by arsonists and thieves. Arrow Car Sales, on Arden Road, is targeted on almost a weekly basis,according to managing director Ben Sandall, who says he is losing thousands
ARTISTIC members of Alcester's U3A group will be showing off their talents at an exhibition at the Methodist Church in Priory Road this weekend.
THE Bishop of Worcester's exposure of Prime Minister Blair's fake democracy is food for thought (Evening News, Wednesday, October 13). Our elected overpaid politicians have minimal power to act positively in Britain, as we are controlled by the secret
IT was certainly a full house for our October meeting. With an eager audience, Brian Draper kept us all well entertained with his slides and talk on "What Is The Upper Severn?" We all found his talk amusing and educational. His slides were a delight.
PARENTS went back to school to help celebrate family learning week. Pupils at Beaconside Primary School, in Hazel Road, Rubery, were joined by their mums and dads last Thursday. The day was part of the Family Learning Programme, giving parents the chance
THE British banger is as popular as ever according to local butchers in the lead up to British Sausage Week. Andrew Partridge, from C.E. Partridge and Son Butchers in Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, said: "Sausages are cheap and cheerful and people know
DRESSED-up children were acting like little terrors at a Halloween party at a Bromsgrove school last Saturday. The pupils from Ottile Hild Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory School, on Hanbury Road, got into their scariest outfits for the party and played lots
ONE of Bromsgrove's most ancient and attractive footpaths, the flight of steps leading to St John's church, are dangerous and will be closed for up to six months. Meanwhile, estimates are being sought from a Birmingham firm of stonemasons to carry out
BROMSGROVE youngsters cleared their throats in a bid to break a world record in aid of the Child Line charity. Pupils from Meadows First School joined thousands of voices from across the country to attempt to break the world record for simultaneous singing
IT is unbelievable that I find myself talking about more injuries at Worcester City when we've not had a game at the weekend. I thought we might have been able to enjoy the break away from any fixtures but that has not been the case with the news of Barry
DRIVERS in the Bromsgrove area have been assured that plans to keep traffic moving in the event of a severe winter are well in hand. Stocks of Cheshire rock salt at the county council's Lydiate Ash depot have been full for months. While work to fill roadside
A TEAM of dedicated police officers has been set up to tackle offenders who commit about half of all crime in North Worcestershire. The Prolific and Priority Offender team includes a detective sergeant and four detective constables who arrest and gather
POLICE in Bromsgrove are using the help of The Advertiser/Messenger to deter unwanted callers on Halloween. Posters, being distributed with next week's paper, can be displayed at homes to let trick or treaters know where they are not welcome. The A4-sized
RESIDENTS on a Bromsgrove housing estate are breathing a huge sigh of relief after a massive investment to help prevent accidents was announced. Highways Partnership manager Nick Twaite says there will be various accident reduction measures at the busy
ON Christmas Day, Droitwich dancer Katy Bourne might not be tucking into turkey with her family at their home in Witton Avenue. Instead she could be donning a colourful costume and bringing joy to thousands in a seasonal parade at Disneyland, Paris. Katy
FRESH croissants dipped in steaming hot chocolate was on the breakfast menu at Droitwich Spa school. Pupils at Westacre Middle School enjoyed a typical French breakfast as part of a special language day. They were also invited to dress up in an international
LABOUR has opted out of attending future meetings designed to help get troubled Bromsgrove District Council back on track. In an astonishing statement group leader, Councillor Peter McDonald, said he and his colleagues refuse to prop up what they call
VITAL repairs to the roof of an historic Droitwich Spa church will go ahead following the success of a last-ditch campaign to raise funds. Canon Sheila Banyard was delighted to announce the first phase of restoration work on St Andrew's Church should
WATCH out for your neighbour and help beat the burglars - that's the message in a new police crackdown in Bromsgrove. The Knock, Knock campaign has been launched by West Mercia police to catch the "cowardly and callous" criminals who prey on the elderly
A HEAVILY pregnant woman and her three-year-old son were made homeless on Monday after she lost an appeal against a housing application. Michelle Howlett, 25, has spent the last three months applying for accommodation with Wychavon District Council after
DROITWICH Canals Trust pushed the boat out at an open day at Hanbury Wharf. Families flocked to the event on October 10, which was boosted by the news the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) had approved a £4.6 million grant towards restoration of the canal,
"THIEVES" who forced open feed bins in a Wychbold field have killed a much loved family pony. Julia Clark said her family had been left broken hearted by the death of her pony Pandora, who was 34 years old and had been in the family for more than 20 years
"I SEE you baby shaking that ass" is an almost instantly recognisable tune after that car advert with lots of bum wiggling - but did you know it was from the creative genius that is Groove Armada? That's what is so hard to work out about this dance duo
IT'S 1924 and a group of rich and carefree celebs have gathered on the luxury yacht of newspaper tycoon William Randoph Hurst (Edward Herrmann) for the party to end all parties. It seems all these dancing darlings have several things in common. They all
Pershore 7, Malvern 0 PERSHORE netted seven of their weekend's 11 goals as they blasted their way to the top of the second division hockey table. Malvern tackled well and broke quickly but the hosts took the lead early on through Toby Maclaurin who finished
THE husband of an Astwood Bank woman who was killed in an horrific collision with a drink-driver has called on people to take more social responsibility to help prevent senseless deaths. Jane Theron, 42, mother of three-year-old Ryan, was killed in a
Evesham Utd U-14 12, Banbury Utd 0 UNITED went second in the Midland Junior Premier League following Saturday's emphatic win. Lewis Dallard was in sparkling form with a first half hat-trick, chipping the keeper twice and powerfully heading home a cross
THE Prestigious Angel Cup, the final fixture for members of the Pershore Society, was played over the Ravens Causeway course at The Herefordshire GC. The winner and setting the seal on a memorable season was Champion of Champion Dave Adams, whose net
Pershore 7, Malvern 0 PERSHORE netted seven of their weekend's 11 goals as they blasted their way to the top of the second division hockey table. Malvern tackled well and broke quickly but the hosts took the lead early on through Toby Maclaurin who finished
PERSHORE High School pupils were on a high on the hockey field last week when the Under-13 squad won the District Tourna-ment. The annual event included opposition from Bredon Hill, Black-minster and Simon de Montfort Middle Schools and teams from Alcester
ORGANISERS of a wheelchair race hope to raise enough money to ensure they can send a 20-year-old Redditch man with spina bifida on a trip of a lifetime. Lee Grummett, of Winyates, is set to go on safari in Africa in three weeks but needs to take a full-time
young and old will be taking part in a swimathon to raise cash for the Primrose Hospice. The annual event is on October 30 from 1-5pm at Bromsgrove School. All ages and abilities can take part in the event, which each year raises vital funds, and people
