OUR league finish may not have been as high as we wanted but there is no doubt in my mind that Worcester have made plenty of progress this season. It is a completely different place from the club I joined two seasons ago. It's always been a special
FORMER youth teamer Michael Mc-Grath has penned a one-year professional deal at Kidderminster Harriers. McGrath, 20, is the first to sign out of five players offered new contracts by manager Mark Yates at the end of the season and he revealed his determination
OUR league finish may not have been as high as we wanted but there is no doubt in my mind that Worcester have made plenty of progress this season. It is a completely different place from the club I joined two seasons ago. It's always been a special
WORCESTER'S director of rugby John Brain has expressed concerns about England's tour to Australia but will not stand in the way of his captain Pat Sanderson. The flanker looks almost certain to be named in Andy Robinson's squad for the two-Test tour
ONCE again the New Road wicket-taking burden was placed firmly on Za-heer Khan's shoulders as he took the lead in bowling out Derbyshire for 338 on day one of the County Champion-ship division two match. Zaheer claimed 6-60 to take his tally to 16 wickets
BOUNDARIES crashed in all directions as college student Tom Green tore up his village club's record books with an astonishing knock. Teenage opener Green helped Flyford Flavell to a seven-wicket friendly victory over Kempsey after smashing a personal
AMBITIONS are sky high among Barnards Green Third XI players following a comprehensive victory over Chainwire. Not to be denied by impending rain, the Malvern-based side stormed to a quick-fire nine-wicket win in Crusader Worcestershire League Division
ANDY Ferrell is adamant he will not come off the Edgar Street pitch tonight as a play-off loser (7.45). Combative Ferrell will be a central figure in midfield when Hereford United bid to end Morecambe's challenge in the Conference play-off semi-final
WORCESTERSHIRE & Herefordshire booked their place in this season's RLF North Midlands Championship final with a 28-15 win against Greater Birmingham at Moseley's Billesley Common. The result means they return to Moseley on May 16 (7.20pm) to play Shropshire
ONCE again the New Road wicket-taking burden was placed firmly on Za-heer Khan's shoulders as he took the lead in bowling out Derbyshire for 338 on day one of the County Champion-ship division two match. Zaheer claimed 6-60 to take his tally to 16 wickets
WORCESTER'S director of rugby John Brain has expressed concerns about England's tour to Australia but will not stand in the way of his captain Pat Sanderson. The flanker looks almost certain to be named in Andy Robinson's squad for the two-Test tour
ANDY Ferrell insists Hereford United supremo Graham Turner deserves another crack at Football League management. The Bulls move within one step of clinching promotion from the Conference if they beat Morecambe in tonight's play-off semi-final second-leg
FORMER youth teamer Michael Mc-Grath has penned a one-year professional deal at Kidderminster Harriers. McGrath, 20, is the first to sign out of five players offered new contracts by manager Mark Yates at the end of the season and he revealed his determination
SIR - I've been involved with The Prince's Trust for several years and I've seen for myself the difference it makes to so many people's lives. That's why I'll be joining their 30th birthday celebrations on May 20. What better excuse do you need?
SIR - Regarding faith schools (L Spiteri, May 1), I attended a village Church of England school in the 1940s and was also in the church choir as a lad. This early grounding in Christianity has influenced me to the good - I hope - throughout my life.
SIR - Worcester MP Mike Foster MP says his Government cannot be blamed for the 720 health job losses throughout his constituency. Had Mr Foster read letters in the Worcester News and reported the information to his boss Tony Blair, before the Worcestershire
SIR - After a 10-year hiatus, Europe's lifting of the ban on British beef imports means our infant dairy calves will once again be making the long and terrifying journey to veal farms of Europe. Some 75 per cent of the British public claim to be against
SIR - Viewing building developments that are currently taking place around Worcester, there seems to be a distinct lack of imagination and vision. I hope that planners, architects and developers actually have a belief in the historical and cultural
SIR - Further to the letter printed April 26, headlined "Stressful times for small animals," I am sorry Mrs Phelps' adoption of an RSPCA rescued rabbit was so disappointing for her. I cannot find any record of Mrs Phelps having adopted this particular
THE 700-year-old Hanley Castle High School has been praised for its high academic standards and outstanding support for children with special needs. The mixed comprehensive in rural south Worcestershire, between Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn, was given
DON'T let me catch you here when I come around again in 20 minutes... ah, those were the days. There was a time when groups of youths knew what the score was when the local bobby caught them loitering in a public place. Many people will remember a
EVERYTHING people need to know about setting up and running a shop in a Worcestershire village is contained in a new booklet. The Worcestershire County Council pamphlet, called The Village Shop: Achieving Success, aims to offer help setting up and running
AN explorer who was hoping to walk 320 miles in a North Pole race had to pull out of the event with just days to go. Karen Harper, of New Road, Caunsall, near Kidderminster, competed in the 2006 Polar Challenge in aid of charity. But the 39-year-old
ASHES hero Ashley Giles was the star attraction at a special charity cricket tournament. Droitwich Spa Cricket Club, based in St Peters Fields, was packed out when it held the event, which raised cash for the club and four of the mayor's charities.
IT is a case of all changed at Wychavon District Council as a new chairman has been elected for the year ahead. Councillor Jean Dowty has taken over at the helm after being elected to replace Coun Pam Davey for 2006/2007. The Conservative councillor
CELEBRATIONS are in store for city council planners after the authority announced a record year in meeting government planning guidelines. More than 90 per cent of major planning applications were determined within 13-weeks over the last year, the
CLIMATE change is a major cause for concern for people in Worcestershire, according to a new survey. Environmental campaign group, Worcester Friends of the Earth asked people in Malvern and Pershore who they thought was responsible. People were asked
A READER who regularly pens his thoughts to the letters page of the Worcester News has helped a radio station win a prestigious national award. After contacting the newspaper's letters page editor, John Phillpott, BBC Hereford & Worcester featured George
DRUGS and cash were found stashed inside a car which was seized by police in Worcester on Monday. The Worcester News reported yesterday that mystery had surrounded exactly why the car was stopped and searched in The Tything during the school rush hour
THE loss of 500 jobs at the former Kays catalogue firm has been described as a "shocking blow" to Worcester. The Bransford Road warehouse will close in January next year. The news brought a reaction from the city's Mayor, from its MP, the local Chamber
ANOTHER 86 jobs are to be moved out of Worcester by the former Kays catalogue firm. The announcement comes just two days after the firm revealed it is to make 500 people redundant at its warehouse in the city. The latest loss will come from the IT
A NEIGHBOURHOOD row has erupted between two pensioners in a quiet cul-de-sac in Crowle. Raymond Fitzer, aged 66, and Neil Bayliss, 64, from Froxmere Road, are at loggerheads describing the other as the neighbour from hell. Retired policeman Mr Fitzer
WARNDON parish councillor David Eastwood has resigned, saying he has run out of enthusiasm. Mr Eastwood, of Trotshill Lane West, Warndon Villages, Worcester, was in charge of overseeing the planning applications in the parish. Seven council members
A TROUBLED part of Ronkswood in Worcester has seen a 20 per cent reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour since a police order was applied to it six months ago. However, local people say the yobs haven't gone away and fear what will happen when
AN angry Worcester taxi driver has slammed the justice system for failing to support cabbies over fare-dodgers after being taken to court for allegedly kidnapping a passenger. Abdul Rashid, of Primrose Crescent, St Peter's, found himself in Worcester
A CITY-based leukaemia charity has proved it is on the ball by netting a football legend to officially open its new offices next week. Gary Lineker, who is patron of Leukaemia CARE, will be making a special appearance to cut the ribbon at the charity's
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's homegrown hero Andrew Siwicki got their Premier Division return off to an excellent start with a starring role in the winning draw against Old Hill. With overseas player Vishael Bhatia failing to arrive in time for the first Birmingham
A FORMER mayor of Bewdley was one of the casualties in the town council elections. Labour's Carol Gittins, a member for eight years, lost her seat in Bewdley East but her husband, Paul, retained his place on the council. Mrs Gittins said: "I am disappointed
A WYRE Forest charity that helps bereaved children and their families overcome their grief is to fold. The Brambles Trust, set up in the wake of the Hagley RC High School minibus crash on the M40 in 1993, is to go into voluntary liquidation when the trustees
A SPORTS car caused a splash when it took an unexpected dip in a Kidderminster canal. Puzzled onlookers watched the rescue after a black Toyota MR2 plunged into the water in Red Sands Road, Clensmore, on Monday afternoon. A police spokeswoman said it
A CONCERNED resident is calling for action after pedestrians were forced to cross a busy road in Kidderminster when torrential rain flooded a town centre underpass. Stan Smith, 67, of Radford Avenue, was forced to take a detour after the underpass, near
A BEWDLEY man's charitable work in the community has been recognised during a prestigious award ceremony attended by the Queen. William Wear, 74, of Rosenhurst Drive, was thrilled to join the likes of Sir Roger Moore, after he was nominated for the Central
YOUNG performers will be playing and singing their hearts out at Kidderminster Town Hall next week. Schoolchildren from across the district will take to the stage for the annual Youth Makes Music event, organised by Wyre Forest District Council. It will
A BRAVE Shuttle/Times & News employee is set to come face to face with some of the most terrifying creatures of the deep when she takes the plunge in the name of charity. Deputy advertising manager, Michelle Walton, is set to try out her scuba diving
SCOUTS AND GUIDES: A jumble sale will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 2pm at headquarters, Pershore Road and donations will be welcome. The AGM will be on Wednesday, May 17, at 8pm at headquarters. PARISH COUNCIL: PC Stuart Toms provided an update on
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on May 3 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. The quiz held by Honeybourne School was won by: Mrs Humphries, Mrs Wadhams, Mrs Jennings and Mrs Innes, the team representing the club. The trip to Street
PARISH COUNCIL: At their April meeting, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard from Mrs Ribbans that the parish plan steering committee had had its last meeting. She said that the parish plan was now on the district council web site -
FLORAL ART SOCIETY: The society held the yearly open meeting at the Arts Centre on Wednesday, May 3. This was a sell-out. The two demonstrators, Bob Harris and Andrew Lloyd delighted the members with their arrangements. There were 25 separate arrangements
KEEN birdwatchers have built and launched a raft on a lake at Grimley, near Worcester, in a bid to attract common terns and other wildlife to the area. The wading birds are usually found in coastal areas, but for the past couple of years they have used
MOBILE classrooms are to be installed at 11 Wyre Forest schools if Worcestershire County Council chiefs get their way. Temporary permission will be sought for the buildings when the county council's planning and regulatory committee meets on Monday. The
THIS week is Local Newspaper Week, a celebration of the local and regional press. This year's theme is sport and so the Shuttle/Times & News is taking the chance to show readers the active role the newspaper plays on the district's sporting scene.
THE Shuttle/Times & News is the reigning champion when it comes to covering sport in the Wyre Forest area. If there's a ball being kicked, a dart being thrown or a race being run we pride ourselves on reporting it in our weekly sports section. Mainstream
A SCHEME set up by the Shuttle /Times & News to give sporting youngsters a helping hand has pumped £20,000 into grass roots sport since it began 11 years ago. The Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation aims to help the district's most talented young sportsmen
FOUR young sportswomen are aiming to carry the torch for Wyre Forest by realising their Olympic ambitions at London 2012. Here, Mat Kendrick looks at the chances of top judo duo Kate Walker and Kelly Edwards, swimming sensation Amy Smith and star sailor
BEWDLEY Rowing Club are offering people a last chance to try their hand at the sport at this year's pub and club regatta next month. Beginners wishing to have a go at rowing are being encouraged to get in touch during the next fortnight. The annual regatta
STOURPORT Boat Club stole the show at the Evesham Sprint regatta, collecting 10 pots, the Victor Ludorum Trophy and a cheque for £250. The club celebrated four senior wins and six junior wins taking their overall total to date of 67, including 35 juniors
Scratching his head and tripping over his sentences, it would be reasonable to presume that Dylan Moran is not a man of preparation. He stands up and rants about things that bother him. Which is everything. But despite the illusion that he is descending
Kidderminster driver Nathan Freke had his first taste of the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit last Friday. Testing the Jamun Racing Mygale/ Ford Duratec race car, Freke took the rare opportunity to test on the full Brands track in preparation for the Championship
KIDDERMINSTER A reached the Worcestershire League Cup final for the second successive year. They defeated Malvern 3-2 and will play either Worcester or Kidderminster B to determine the winners. Full results (Kidderminster names first): John Wrench 0.5
TWO Kidderminster sisters are preparing for a foot-slogging bid to raise at least £3,000 to help a national charity in its quest to beat breast cancer. Naomi Joy, 29, and 24-year-old Abi Goddard will join thousands of other participants in a 60km walk
TWENTY-eight fished the Sunday Open on Mucky Meadow and Furnace Pool. Paul Savings (Astwood) took the honours from Peg 36 on Mucky Meadow when he landed 134-6. In second place was Mark Pincher (Bus Tackle) with 75-13 off Peg 32. Kev Williams (MCM Meat
ANYONE interested in fostering can find out more about what is involved during an informal information session being held in Kidderminster later this month. The town's library is hosting the coffee and chat event as part of Foster Care Fortnight on Thursday
Results of the Spring League match fished on the canal at Gothersley: Kevin Perry 4-4, Peter Hatton 3-14, S Broome 3-9.
GREEN-fingered residents are being urged to go along to a fund-raising plant sale in Kidderminster this weekend. A colourful array of plants and flowers will delight visitors to the event, at the Old Mill in Broadwaters Park on Saturday. The event, organised
THE performance of the district council covering Cleobury Mortimer has earned praise from an independent body monitoring whether public money is used effectively. The Audit Commission's annual inspection of South Shropshire District Council described
VILLAGERS in Blakedown took matters into their own hands as they gave a spring spruce-up to the children's playground. Armed with paintbrushes, spades and strimmers, they carried out the improvement work on Saturday. Among helpers was Judy Stokes, whose
MOTORCYCLIST, Dean Jacob, is riding high after winning top places in his inaugural races and securing sponsorship after appearing in last week's Shuttle/Times & News. The Kidderminster 32-year-old came second and fourth at his first race meeting at
STUDENTS of Bewdley High School have put their carpentry skills to good use in a project strictly for the birds. The year 10 pupils have made nest boxes for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - RSPB - working with Kidderminster College, as
WYRE Forest residents are being asked to put their best feet forward for the Abberley Hall annual 10K cross-country and family fun run. Entries for the event, on Sunday, can be made through the website at www.abberleyhall.co.uk or on the day. The race
Pete Mountford fished hemp and squats to take 8-7 of roach to win the match fished on the Staffs/Worcs canal between bridges 14-16. Runner-up was Mark Brown who used bread for 5-7. Next best catches came from Clive James (1-11) and Mick Scott (1-2). The
I AM writing regarding the front page story US port of call in cancer battle (Shuttle/Times & News , April 27). Please give a thought to all the families of young people suffering from rare forms of cancer who do not have the backing of politicians
A Vale family is in mourning this week after a 37-year-old teacher collapsed and died. Tributes have been paid to David Atkin, one of three deputy heads at Prince Henry's High School. Mr Atkin collapsed and died outside Leapfrog Day Nursery in Four Pools
COMMUNITY organisations and charities in Kidderminster could benefit from a supermarket initiative. The Co-op, in Franche Road, is offering local groups the chance to apply for a grant, of up to £1,000, by filling in an application form at the town store
A POLITE robber who held up 11 building societies, including one in Pershore, at gunpoint - and then spent much of his loot on £300-a-night prostitutes and luxury hotels, was jailed for 14 years yesterday. Austrian-born Peter Zarre, aged 52, targeted
Result of match fished on the Staffs/Worcs canal between bridges 8-9: T Wills 8-10, R Price 5-7, R Bastable 2-1, T George 2-0. The next contest is on Sunday, May 21 at Woodside Fisheries, Top Pool. Aggregate to date: M Carey 98 points, J Zamur 88, R Price
EVESHAM'S biggest street party, the bi-annual carnival 2006, is on its way and fingers are being firmly crossed for blue skies and sunshine. This year's event is being held on Saturday, July 1 with the dazzling theme of Movies and so far 15 floats have
WASTE management bosses are encouraging Wyre Forest residents to think carefully about what they throw away during their annual spring clean. Unwanted clutter can often be re-used and many not-for-profit organisations will gladly take items that are still
A MAN has been arrested by police after an off-duty Army officer was attacked and beaten in an Evesham pub on Easter Sunday. Lieutenant Richard Moger, 26, of the Royal Regiment of Wales, had recently returned from a six-month tour of duty in Iraq. He
PATIENTS in Stourport have picked up some handy hints and tips on how to stay happy, fit and healthy. More than 100 people were greeted by Stourport Health Centre medical practice's nurse adviser and community staff nurse to discuss health matters. Fire
NEW Home Secretary John Reid has been invited to visit West Mercia police to see at first hand how they operate as a strategic force in the region, it was revealed this week. Police authority chairman Paul Deneen said he had written to Dr Reid on Monday
A YOUNG Vale man is recovering after he was knocked off his moped and left in the road by a hit- and-run-driver. Andrew Herbert, aged 17, from Honeybourne, was travelling to work on Thursday morning at 7.10 when his moped was hit from behind by a car.
CHILDREN from a Vale school have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Belarus in Eastern Europe to take aid to victims of the Chernobyl disaster. Science teacher Rob Well and music teacher Katie Fardon, of Bredon Hill Middle School, with pupils
BEWDLEY Town ended a successful first season in West Midlands League Premier Division with their 100th and 101st league goals. Graham Abbriss chalked up the ton with the opening goal at Great Wyrley, while Neil Turford put Craig Payton's men 2-0 up. But
TWICKENHAM-heroes Cleobury Mortimer secured their second final of the season after a 30-7 win at Clee Hill in the Shropshire Cup. After their memorable 46-3 defeat to Dorking at the home of rugby in the Powergen Junior Vase - they have been desperate
ONCE again the New Road wicket-taking burden was placed firmly on Za-heer Khan's shoulders as he took the lead in bowling out Derbyshire for 338 on day one of the County Champion-ship division two match. Zaheer claimed 6-60 to take his tally to 16 wickets
WORCESTER'S director of rugby John Brain has expressed concerns about England's tour to Australia but will not stand in the way of his captain Pat Sanderson. The flanker looks almost certain to be named in Andy Robinson's squad for the two-Test tour and
ANDY Ferrell insists Hereford United supremo Graham Turner deserves another crack at Football League management. The Bulls move within one step of clinching promotion from the Conference if they beat Morecambe in tonight's play-off semi-final second-leg
WORCESTERSHIRE & Herefordshire booked their place in this season's RLF North Midlands Championship final with a 28-15 win against Greater Birmingham at Moseley's Billesley Common. The result means they return to Moseley on May 16 (7.20pm) to play
ANDY Ferrell is adamant he will not come off the Edgar Street pitch tonight as a play-off loser (7.45). Combative Ferrell will be a central figure in midfield when Hereford United bid to end Morecambe's challenge in the Conference play-off semi-final
A KIDDERMINSTER man denied five drug offences when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Carl Crowther, 44, of East Street, is accused of having heroin intending to supply it and possessing cannabis resin. He was remanded on bail for a trial date to be
BOUNDARIES crashed in all directions as college student Tom Green tore up his village club's record books with an astonishing knock. Teenage opener Green helped Flyford Flavell to a seven-wicket friendly victory over Kempsey after smashing a personal
A KIDDERMINSTER plasterer accused of robbery was refused bail when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Jermaine Rook, 28, of Salisbury Drive, Kidderminster, was remanded in custody and will enter a plea on July 3. It is alleged that he and two other
ONCE again the New Road wicket-taking burden was placed firmly on Za-heer Khan's shoulders as he took the lead in bowling out Derbyshire for 338 on day one of the County Champion-ship division two match. Zaheer claimed 6-60 to take his tally to 16 wickets
POLICING in Broadway is "guaranteed to improve" if the Government backs away from its plan to force West Mercia police into a regional superforce run from Birmingham. The promise came from West Mercia chief constable Paul West after he met a delegation
MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI - The institute is holding a jumble sale on Saturday at Mamble Village Hall starting at 2pm. All welcome to attend.
NUMBER 8 arts centre in Pershore has secured something of a coup by arranging a concert involving a famous vocal ensemble. The London Community Gospel Choir will visit the centre on Saturday, May 20, bringing with them their own energetic selection of
HARTLEBURY HISTORY SOCIETY -The next Village Hall meeting is on May 18 at 7.30 pm, when John Hill will be giving a talk on the Severn Valley Railway.
THE NHS remains at the top of the political agenda. Because of this I am very grateful that the support for me through Independent Health Concern councillors in last week's local elections remains so strong. A debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday
CHADDESLEY CORBETT GARDENERS CLUB - At the April 12 meeting, Sylvia Norton gave a slide show on the southern half of Chile. Her slides of the wild flowers she saw on her long trip through magnificent scenery includes dainty Lathyrus in their national
AN angry Worcester taxi driver has slammed the justice system for failing to support cabbies over fare-dodgers after being taken to court for allegedly kidnapping a passenger. Abdul Rashid, of Primrose Crescent, St Peter's, found himself in Worcester
ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - At the meeting on April 19, Frank Davies and his wife gave a talk on the cultivation of streptocarpus, and there were plants to purchase, most of which were his own hybrids. May 3 saw the first evening outing of the season
A CITY-based leukaemia charity has proved it is on the ball by netting a football legend to officially open its new offices next week. Gary Lineker, who is patron of Leukaemia CARE, will be making a special appearance to cut the ribbon at the charity's
A TROUBLED part of Ronkswood in Worcester has seen a 20 per cent reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour since a police order was applied to it six months ago. However, local people say the yobs haven't gone away and fear what will happen when the
ANOTHER 86 jobs are to be moved out of Worcester by the former Kays catalogue firm. The announcement comes just two days after the firm revealed it is to make 500 people redundant at its warehouse in the city. The latest loss will come from the IT department
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have missed out on one summer transfer target - but are still holding out hope of persuading the club's player-of-the-season to stay. Former Aggborough loan striker Andy Bishop was high-up Mark Yates's wish-list after a prolific
IT is a case of all changed at Wychavon District Council as a new chairman has been elected for the year ahead. Councillor Jean Dowty has taken over at the helm after being elected to replace Coun Pam Davey for 2006/2007. The Conservative councillor has
AN explorer who was hoping to walk 320 miles in a North Pole race had to pull out of the event with just days to go. Karen Harper, of New Road, Caunsall, near Kidderminster, competed in the 2006 Polar Challenge in aid of charity. But the 39-year-old sports
CELEBRATIONS are in store for city council planners after the authority announced a record year in meeting government planning guidelines. More than 90 per cent of major planning applications were determined within 13-weeks over the last year, the best
FORMER youth teamer Michael Mc-Grath has penned a one-year professional deal at Kidderminster Harriers. McGrath, 20, is the first to sign out of five players offered new contracts by manager Mark Yates at the end of the season and he revealed his determination
A NATIONAL newspaper's recent issue of DVDs of Ealing Studios films of the late 40s and 50s, calls to my mind the career of Kidder-minster-born director Robert Hamer. I kept the cutting of your piece of about six weeks ago about the £13,000 price paid
MANY thanks to the person who found and returned a package containing documents I lost in Kidderminster. Your honesty and kindness is very much appreciated. MICHAEL WHEELER Bridgnorth
THREE members of the original team who worked on the River Avon to make it navigable through Pershore were the guests of honour at a 50th anniversary celebration. David Cottrell, aged 83, David Burlingham, 76, and Dudley Matthews, 76, were part of the
TENBURY'S new tourist information centre is to provide opportunities for unemployed people to move towards a "bright future" by sampling work in the tourism sector. Plans are being made by Malvern Hills District Council to collaborate with local employment
DRUNKEN yobs are jeopardising Stourport's reputation as a tourist destination by causing damage and daubing the Georgian town in graffiti. Fed-up residents are organising a petition demanding action to tackle anti-social behaviour and a councillor is
A FUN-filled family day is on the agenda when the annual raft race comes to Wyre Forest this weekend. Sunday's event, organised by Kidder-minster and District Lions Club, will start at Upper Arley and meander downstream before finishing in Stourport.
GIRLS from Stourport will fill all three posts in the town carnival's royal court later this year. Judging for carnival queen, princess and rosebud took place at Stourport Manor Hotel on Sunday, with 18-year-old Kayleigh Baylis, a Kidderminster College
A POLITE robber who held up 11 building societies, including one in Pershore, at gunpoint - and then spent much of his loot on £300-a-night prostitutes and luxury hotels, was jailed for 14 years yesterday. Austrian-born Peter Zarre, aged 52, targeted
HUNDREDS of art lovers will be making their way to the Red Rag Gallery, Stow for a Scottish art exhibition. From May 20 to June 17 a show of lively and contemporary paintings will be on display from Scottish artists of international standing. Gallery
AN exhibition at Compton Verney art gallery, Van Gogh and Britain: Pioneer Collectors, will be on display until Sunday, June 18. To complement the exhibition, Francis Bacon's Study of a Portrait of Van Gogh is displayed alongside a series of sculpted
MAY I please use your paper to express my grateful thanks to all of those people in Winyates who voted for me in the local election, giving me an even larger vote than I received last time. To lose is always disappointing. To lose by 12 votes and to the
OVER the past 50 years or so, Albert Wharrad and I have been known to disagree on a number of issues. But I would like to publicly acknowledge Albert's commitment to what he sees as the public good, not least his concentrated hard work over the years
AS a resident of this town for the last 15 years, I never thought I would see the day a member of the BNP would be elected onto our council. There are many reasons, I am sure, why David Enderby won the seat but I believe the main ones are that many people
I HAVE received an unsolicited letter in a House of Commons envelope from the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith assuring me, as always, she would be ''campaigning to safeguard frontline services and compulsory job cuts'' at the Alexandra Hospital, proposed by the Worcestershire
I HAVE been thinking of about how I should react to the election of a BNP councillor in Winyates. It was a shock to those of us who campaigned in the area as there appeared to be little support on the doorstep. However, I have to recognise there was a
SIR - Viewing building developments that are currently taking place around Worcester, there seems to be a distinct lack of imagination and vision. I hope that planners, architects and developers actually have a belief in the historical and cultural aspects
IN the run-up to the local elections, we were bombarded with the ''green'' message. Let's find out how ''green'' our councillors really are when they next consider proposals to develop the Abbey Stadium site in the Arrow Valley. The Planning Inspector
FURTHER to my letter regarding the parking and environmental chaos in Mount Pleasant, I would like to take the opportunity to reply to the responses it received. Firstly, to the people from the flats at the top of the road, they can be assured I was not
I WOULD urge the residents of Mount Pleasant, South Street and any other area experiencing problems with parking to lobby Labour councillors to support the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats and de-criminalise parking. This would take the matter out
REDDITCH Conservative councillors would like to thank all those who voted in the latest election. Our sincere thanks to those people on the doorstep who took the time and trouble to speak with us. We have been mindful of what you have said and will ensure
A MITZ'S letter (Advertiser, May 3) is the most unedifying contribution I have read for a long time. It was always my understanding the Letters Page was a forum for polite debate and the exchange of ideas, not an arena for the poorly educated to unleash
DON'T let me catch you here when I come around again in 20 minutes... ah, those were the days. There was a time when groups of youths knew what the score was when the local bobby caught them loitering in a public place. Many people will remember a time
I WOULD like to thank Carlotte Holland for regarding Shopmobility as a "great scheme" (Letters, April 26). With nearly 25,000 visitors last year, I can also confirm many people share her frustrations regarding the accessibility of some of the shops in
AGREAT big thank you to all those friends, colleagues and complete strangers who sponsored me to walk the Inca Trail in Peru over the Easter break. The challenge was certainly tough and I am delighted I managed to complete it successfully. I would especially
WORCESTER'S director of rugby John Brain has expressed concerns about England's tour to Australia but will not stand in the way of his captain Pat Sanderson. The flanker looks almost certain to be named in Andy Robinson's squad for the two-Test tour and
AS re-cycling is so important for our environment these days I am writing to you with the hope that you will publish my article. My husband and I are both very keen (almost paranoid) about re-cycling. With the help of Worcestershire County Council and
ART SOCIETY: At the April meeting, members and guests enjoyed an evening with wildlife artist Chris Jones, who demonstrated the techniques and materials used in painting wildlife subjects in acrylics. The subject he chose was an exotic and colourful squirrel
PARISH COUNCIL: At their April meeting, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard from Mrs Ribbans that the parish plan steering committee had had its last meeting. She said that the parish plan was now on the district council web site -
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Recent talks have continued the popular programme of speakers. Following the talk with slides on Chipping Campden Town Walks by Ann Colcomb, members then heard a talk by Marion Beagley on The Village Shop when she related some of the experiences
TEWKESBURY'S Roses Theatre will play host to an eclectic mix of music, theatre and dance as part of the Tewkesbury Spring Festival, Awaken Your Senses. The festival runs from Wednesday, May 24 until Sunday May 28 and the theatre is playing its part by
EVESHAM Arts Centre has another varied program of events lined up for June. Relive the sound and excitement of the 60s with leading Beatles tribute band The Upbeat Beatles on Friday, June 2. A regular attraction as a popular Beatles tribute band at outdoor
BROADWAY Farmer's Market is to feature on television on Tuesday, May 23, in the programme This Little Farmer Goes to Market. The programme which goes out at 11am on BBC1 concentrates on Gillian Kerton, of Churchfields Ice Cream, in Salwarpe, near Droitwich
AS re-cycling is so important for our environment these days I am writing to you with the hope that you will publish my article. My husband and I are both very keen (almost paranoid) about re-cycling. With the help of Worcestershire County Council and
Re: "My life is a miracle, says ME sufferer" (Evesham Journal, 8 May 2006). I am very pleased to hear that Jodie Smith, who was so ill with ME, is now feeling so much better and I wish her continued improvement and offer congratulations to her and her
WHILST I applaud the local authorities for arranging courses in dry stone walling, I am saddened by the total lack of facilities for training stone masons, banker masons and carvers. The Cotswolds are rightly famed for the beauty of the stone buildings
Open letter to Mr. G. Price, Head Teacher of Chipping Campden Senior School. I wish to congratulate you on the exemplary behaviour of your pupils who attended Luke Jefferies' funeral in Blockley Church on Friday. Many people have expressed great admiration
LEWIS Claire Congratulations on the safe arrival of Lillie Gail. A beautiful granddaughter, niece and sister for Kyle. With much love from Mum, Joe and All the Family. xxx Published in paper 11/05/2006
SALLIS Edna Of Callow End, Worcester. Passed peacefully away at her home on May 7th aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, much loved mum of Joyce and son in law Mark and loving grandma of Lucy. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday
MASON Walter William Departed on May 11th, 2002 and now at peace with your loving wife Muriel. Loved and remembered by all your Friends, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Published in paper 11/05/2006
BOOTH Aaron Following the inquest, David and Jill wish to convey their sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy after the tragic loss of Aaron. The continuing support of Friends and Family is invaluable. Special thanks to Ashley, Dawn, Fred
KELLY Margaret Des, Chris, Shirley and the rest of the Kelly Family wish to thank all Relations, Friends and Neighbours for all of the floral tributes, cards and donations for the Critical Care Unit in excess of £300 on the death of Margaret. Special
DAUNCEY Gladys In loving memory of a dear mother, passed away May 11th, 1981. Love from Harry. xx Published in paper 11/05/2006
THE 700-year-old Hanley Castle High School has been praised for its high academic standards and outstanding support for children with special needs. The mixed comprehensive in rural south Worcestershire, between Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn, was given
Bewdley BEWDLEY firsts suffered a three-wicket defeat at Romsley and Hunnington in Division One. Put into bat on a wet wicket they eventually made it to 177-7 after a stop-start innings. Having slumped to 45-4 with four lbw decisions early on it took
Birmingham League Premier Division: KVCC (14) had a winning draw against Old Hill (9). KVCC 244 (A Siwicki 103, Khan 4-74, Ur-Rehman 3-28), Old Hill 225-5 (Khan 62, Wright 3-54). Second Division: Old Hill lost to KVCC 2nds by 24 runs. KVCC 111 (C Siwicki
HEALTH Concern has become the largest opposition party on Wyre Forest District Council. It won five seats out of the 14 contested in the local elections last Thursday, taking its total from eight to nine. Previously it had the same number of seats as
A FORMER Wyre Forest District Council leader is celebrating his return to the authority. Health Concern's Howard Martin won the Broadwaters seat, beating off competition from Conservative, Mumshad Ahmed, Labour's Stephen Hill and Liberal, Tim Ingham.
RESIDENTS of Kidderminster's Oldington and Foley Park estate have the chance to find out how fit they are during a health MoT day on Saturday. The event, at the Birchen Coppice School site, runs from 11am until 2pm. Help and advice on a variety of issues
PAMPERED visitors to Kidderminster College have been enjoying relaxing beauty treatments while raising money for charity. Students working at The Butterfly Room salon have been offering their services, including manicures and pedicures, as well as holistic
KEEN gardeners will be flocking to Kidderminster's Corn Exchange on Saturday for an annual plant sale. Members of Kidderminster Horticultural Society will be hosting the event from 9.15am until noon. There will be plenty to choose from, with a range of
THE future of a popular car washing business hangs in the balance after concerns were raised over road safety. The Blackthorn car valeting business was first set up in January to attract more shoppers to the town centre and increase the number of motorists
THERE will be celebrations in Bewdley this weekend when a national charity marks its 50th anniversary. The Kidderminster branch of the National Childbirth Trust - NCT - is holding a tea party at the Shaw Hedge Community Centre from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday
TWO years' hard work has paid off for a group of Bewdley campaigners committed to tackling the poverty of farmers in developing countries. Bewdley has been awarded Fairtrade Town status after awareness of the cause was raised throughout the town. The
EXTRA visitors could flock into Kidderminster if a proposal to set up a car boot sale in a town centre car park is given the seal of approval. Thousands of pounds has been pumped into the Swan Centre car park in Blackwell Street and it has been voted
THOUSANDS of homes in Wribbenhall were left without power when a model aeroplane collided with overhead power lines. The accident, which also affected thousands of customers in Staffordshire and Shropshire, has prompted electricity company, Central Networks
A DISCOUNT supermarket is to move into the former upmarket Waitrose store in Kidderminster's Swan Centre - and a restaurant could be built on the ground floor of the adjoining multi-storey car park. Talks have been held between the centre's owners and
A CHILD'S first day at school can be worrying enough for most parents but for Lorna Biles, her concerns were compounded by the fact her five-year-old son was still struggling to walk. Christopher attended Birchen Coppice First School in Kidderminster
ART SOCIETY: At the April meeting, members and guests enjoyed an evening with wildlife artist Chris Jones, who demonstrated the techniques and materials used in painting wildlife subjects in acrylics. The subject he chose was an exotic and colourful squirrel
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Recent talks have continued the popular programme of speakers. Following the talk with slides on Chipping Campden Town Walks by Ann Colcomb, members then heard a talk by Marion Beagley on The Village Shop when she related some of the experiences
FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCH: on Thursday at Methodist Church Hall, at 12.30pm. No booking required, £1 for soup. The speaker will be Elon Newton when the topic will be Christians in Prison.
100 Years Ago May 12, 1906 A smoking concert in connection with the North Cotswold and Vale of Evesham League was held at the King's Head Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr. G. Witts occupied the chair, and presented the cup and medals to Pinvin, the champions
TEWKESBURY'S Roses Theatre will play host to an eclectic mix of music, theatre and dance as part of the Tewkesbury Spring Festival, Awaken Your Senses. The festival runs from Wednesday, May 24 until Sunday May 28 and the theatre is playing its part by
THE Broadway Players' tenth anniversary later this month looks like being a bit of a farce. To mark the occasion, the group will stage Top Gear, a farce set in the world of high fashion. Dave Smith said the John Dole script had been enjoyed by the Players
EVESHAM Arts Centre has another varied program of events lined up for June. Relive the sound and excitement of the 60s with leading Beatles tribute band The Upbeat Beatles on Friday, June 2. A regular attraction as a popular Beatles tribute band at outdoor
WITH breath-catching moments and nail-biting suspense, the thriller Dangerous Obsession comes to Malvern this month. Ian Ogilvy, one of Britain's most suave and dashing actors, best remembered for The Saint, stars alongside one of Britain's favourites
THE Shuttle/Times & News is the reigning champion when it comes to covering sport in the Wyre Forest area. If there's a ball being kicked, a dart being thrown or a race being run we pride ourselves on reporting it in our weekly sports section. Mainstream
KIDDERMINSTER'S swimming sensation Claire Cash-more set a new British record as she bagged a bronze medal at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester. Competing in the (S9) 50m freestyle, the 17-year-old Wyre Forest Swimming Club member stormed to third
BUDDING basketball stars are being invited along to a new Kidderminster club set up because of popular demand. Coach Matt Coles has started to run training sessions and matches at Kidderminster Youth House in Bromsgrove Street. The Wyre Forest Community
BANKS'S Bewdley Darts League leaders Bliss Gate enjoyed a whitewash at home to Great Western with Richard Adams producing a 25 and bull shot leg against Pete Carter. Second-placed Waggon A kept the pressure on Gate with a convincing victory over Black
AMAZING Feet's Richard Baker recorded back to back five mile finishes over the Bank Holiday weekend. In the Schneider Five at Telford's Town Park he clocked 41 minutes 10 seconds to finish 89th of 122 finishers. And he knocked 19 seconds off that time
It's a dangerous place to be, at the front of a Primal Scream gig. Six foot men of abandoned chivalry fighting to the front shouting "Bobby! Bobby!" Bobby Gillespie; front man and he who claimed Primal Scream to be the best live band in the world has
OMBERSLEY A lead Division One of the Kidderminster & District Midweek League after making it three wins out of three with a 59-shot win over SW Victoria. Kinver B remain second, still unbeaten, after beating Bewdley A by 34 shots. Bewdley B are still
CHRIS Woodhouse enjoyed his second win of the season in the Monoposto Championship at Silverstone. Qualifying second out of 28 starters, Woodhouse was locked in a thrilling battle with Formula Jedi champion Frazer Corbyn. But after an 11-lap dual, Corbyn
CHURCHILL and Blakedown continue to lead the race to become Wyre Forest Parish Games champions 2006. They finished second in the last event, rounders, with Rock winning and Bewdley finishing third. Overall results so far: Churchill and Blakedown 28 points
BOGUS callers who prey on elderly and vulnerable people have been targeted in a clampdown by police and trading standards chiefs. Operation Rogue Trader was carried out last month by 14 police forces across the country. Among them was West Mercia Constabulary
THREE companies have been fined a combined total of £25,400 with costs amounting to almost £37,000 after thousands of gallons of raw sewage leaked into Kiddermin-ster's River Stour and its surrounding area. Charges were brought against Castlemore Securities
A RESIDENT of Areley Kings did the honours when someone was needed to cut the ribbon to open a new supermarket in the village. Pattie Silk has been shopping at the store, now relaunched as Perry's Village Supermarket, for 50 years. She said: "The staff
CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of a public footpath at a Kidderminster beauty spot. Construction work began on a footpath across Puxton Marsh in 2000 but work ceased 18 months ago and, according to Councillor Mike Shellie, who is responsible
A DONKEY named Alvis helped to brighten up the day for residents at Kidderminster's Nightingale Court. The animal was brought to the residential home by the Elisabeth Svendsen Trust Centre in Birmingham for a pet therapy session. Activity manager, Brenda
WALKERS in the Wyre Forest area are being asked to stride out for charity. Macmillan Cancer Support wants people to persuade family members to take part in the Walk Wonders event, over the weekend of Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21. Proceeds will go
Wednesday Open, May 3 (15 fished Bank): Richard Massey (Moorlands) 43-12, Pete Short (Mid Leisure) 35-9, Alan James (Moorlands) 29-10. Thursday Costcutter, May 4 (21 fished Meadow): Ralph Baxter (Gloucester) 75-12, Pete Wellington (Moorlands) 66-6, Mal
Open, Dragon fly Pool: Terry Butler 1-4-3-8, Doug Greenow 85-7, John Keay 66-13. Sunday Morning (Central Trains AC, Dragonfly Pool): Jim Clewes 95-9, Paul Shaunessy 49-8, Mark Close 36-1. Quinbourne AC (Dragonfly Pool): Kevin Ward 86-0, Mark Blackwell
Members are reminded that the next contest is on Wednesday at The Camp , Grimley. The draw is at 9am.
A KIND-HEARTED Kidderminster woman is set to put her best foot forward for charity this weekend. Debbie Sault, 37, will don her trainers with the aim of completing Sunday's Prague Marathon. The Nursery Grove resident hopes to raise around £1,000 for both
Contest fished at the Jam Factory (Ash End) on Sunday: S Rowe (Old Bear) 31-12, E Rowe (Old Bear) 22-8-8, K Green 14-11, H Tombs 12-9, P Bruce 8-2-8.
EX-employees of a former Kidderminster department store are being urged to attend a reunion. The event, which will celebrate Attwoods, is at the town's Gainsborough House Hotel from 12.45pm next Wednesday. For details contact Angela Adams on 01562 639124
Results of match fished on Hay Farm near Bewdley: Stuart Campbell 78-7, Chris Middleton 61-8, Shaun Boulter 50-12, Chris Gale 35-12.
Results from Woodside: Keith Moss 52-5, Brian Oliver 20-1-8, Des Ravenhill 19-7-8, Peter Hardiman 15-9-8, John Hodgetts Jnr 15-8. An evening match will be held on Saturday until 7pm. Draw is at 1pm. The next points match is on the home pool on Sunday,
The next contest will be held at Woodside on Sunday. The draw will be at 8am at the venue. Call Geoff on 01299 822320 to book a peg.
ALAN Pearson has been the "mains man" at Rhydd Covert in recent weeks as work on fitting out the new activity centre has gathered pace. The self-employed Kidderminster electrician has a soft spot for the Scout movement, having been a Cub and Scout in
TIME is running out for young people in Wyre Forest to be nominated for awards recognising their courage, generosity and community spirit. West Mercia Constabulary is calling on the public to nominate people, aged 18 and under, who they deem worthy of
Harry Diubek landed 46-6 to win the latest match at Arles Pool, Woodland View. He finished ahead of Pete Harper (43-3) and Steve Walton (39-9). The next match is at Woodside on May 21. Draw is at 7.30am.
THE surest sign that summer has arrived came with the arrival of the first crops of asparagus in the Vale. And plentiful supplies has meant there has already been a drop in price, according to local expert Colin Jelfs. Colin, who will run the annual Vale
Steve Cleavely gained his first win of the season at Hunnington Fishery on Sunday with carp to 6 lbs in a mixed bag of 42-10. Alan O'Brien was second with 27-0 which included a common carp of 9-10. Other leading catches: Stuart Tibbets 26-12, Martin Taylor
A MUNICIPAL year with 'exciting possibilities' was the forecast made by new Evesham Town Mayor Jo Sandalls at her mayoral inauguration ceremony at the town hall on Monday night. In her first speech as the town's mayor to an audience including county and
A KIDDERMINSTER man angry at the hospital treatment he received has summoned the support of Prime Minister, Tony Blair. John McBride, 61, of Chester Road South, was due to have a hernia operation at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch at the end of March
BEWDLEY Town had to be content with runners-up honours after reaching the final of two competitions. They were pipped 2-1 by Kidderminster's Hoobrook Crown in the all Wyre Forest final of the Worcestershire Infirmary Junior Cup, and were beaten 4-2 by
WOLVERLEY Boys continue to set the pace at the top of the Leisure Leagues Six-a-side with a comfortable 8-3 victory over Artois Athletic. Mark Walsh produced an inspirational display to gain another man-of-the-match award, while his team-mates also put
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians ended a season of struggle on a triumphant note - by clinching their first piece of silverware for many years. The Marlpool Lane men finally secured their Midlands Three West North survival at the end of last month. And they celebrated
FORMER youth teamer Michael Mc-Grath has penned a one-year professional deal at Kidderminster Harriers. McGrath, 20, is the first to sign out of five players offered new contracts by manager Mark Yates at the end of the season and he revealed his determination
A 31-year-old man has been remanded for sentence at Worcester Crown Court after admitting a robbery at the Spar store in Lickhill Road, Stourport. Paul Laycock, of Old Ford Walk, Walshes estate, Stourport, pleaded guilty to taking between £80 and £90
AMBITIONS are sky high among Barnards Green Third XI players following a comprehensive victory over Chainwire. Not to be denied by impending rain, the Malvern-based side stormed to a quick-fire nine-wicket win in Crusader Worcestershire League Division
POLICE in Broadway are appealing for witnesses after a car was vandalised in Bibsworth Avenue last week. The incident occurred between 9pm on Monday May 1 and 8am the following day. Large horizontal scratches were made along both sides of a green VW Golf
LIVE WYRES - The group for social singles meets at each venue at 8.45pm approximately. Anyone interested in attending can just go along to the venue or call Val on 01562 742389 or Beryl on 01384 273004. Forthcoming dates are as follows: Tuesday - Three
CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB - The directors have been making the changes over the last two weeks, playing different movements over seven tables. On April 24, a Howell movement was played with first place being taken by Sarah Green and Pat Smith returning
FOUR gardeners from the Vale of Evesham are among the first Master Composters to be appointed under an initiative by Worcestershire County Council to boost the message of home composting. The programme is a partnership which also involves Garden Organic's
BROADWAY Farmer's Market is to feature on television on Tuesday, May 23, in the programme This Little Farmer Goes to Market. The programme which goes out at 11am on BBC1 concentrates on Gillian Kerton, of Churchfields Ice Cream, in Salwarpe, near Droitwich
A NEIGHBOURHOOD row has erupted between two pensioners in a quiet cul-de-sac in Crowle. Raymond Fitzer, aged 66, and Neil Bayliss, 64, from Froxmere Road, are at loggerheads describing the other as the neighbour from hell. Retired policeman Mr Fitzer
WARNDON parish councillor David Eastwood has resigned, saying he has run out of enthusiasm. Mr Eastwood, of Trotshill Lane West, Warndon Villages, Worcester, was in charge of overseeing the planning applications in the parish. Seven council members remain
THE loss of 500 jobs at the former Kays catalogue firm has been described as a "shocking blow" to Worcester. The Bransford Road warehouse will close in January next year. The news brought a reaction from the city's Mayor, from its MP, the local Chamber
DRUGS and cash were found stashed inside a car which was seized by police in Worcester on Monday. The Worcester News reported yesterday that mystery had surrounded exactly why the car was stopped and searched in The Tything during the school rush hour
ASHES hero Ashley Giles was the star attraction at a special charity cricket tournament. Droitwich Spa Cricket Club, based in St Peters Fields, was packed out when it held the event, which raised cash for the club and four of the mayor's charities. More
A READER who regularly pens his thoughts to the letters page of the Worcester News has helped a radio station win a prestigious national award. After contacting the newspaper's letters page editor, John Phillpott, BBC Hereford & Worcester featured
CLIMATE change is a major cause for concern for people in Worcestershire, according to a new survey. Environmental campaign group, Worcester Friends of the Earth asked people in Malvern and Pershore who they thought was responsible. People were asked
EVERYTHING people need to know about setting up and running a shop in a Worcestershire village is contained in a new booklet. The Worcestershire County Council pamphlet, called The Village Shop: Achieving Success, aims to offer help setting up and running
I REFER to the letter in last week's issue regarding nuisance behaviour of mini motorbikes. On Sunday, April 9 I attended a motocross meeting at Wilden Top. It was a well-organised professional meeting. Racing age starts at five years old, and entry fees
THANK you for printing my recent letter bringing to notice the speed limit signs at the junction adjacent to the Esso garage at the end of Franche Road in Kidderminster. Councillor Mike Shellie contacted us with the news that changes are to be made at
JIM Collins (Shuttle/Times & News letters, April 27) seems to be such a good authority on motorcycles and their owners that maybe he could answer a few questions for the townsfolk and visitors to Bewdley. Firstly, why do residents get parking tickets
VISITORS touring the Vale of Evesham have been treated to the most spectacular show of plum blossom for at least ten years. Prospects for a bumper crop have caused mixed feelings among fruit growers concerned about the knock-on effect. But at the moment
OUR league finish may not have been as high as we wanted but there is no doubt in my mind that Worcester have made plenty of progress this season. It is a completely different place from the club I joined two seasons ago. It's always been a special environment
PERSHORE will have a new mayor from tonight when the town council holds its annual meeting. Mayor Chris Parsons will step down from the post which he has held for the past two years, after being re-elected by the council 12 months ago. Chris, who retired
A TEAM of young entrepreneurs who would make Alan Sugar proud have been recognised for an idea which could revolutionise home security. Four sixth formers at Pershore High School travelled to the NEC in Birmingham to display their design for a central
Astwood Bank took time out of their recent Worcestershire League Premier Division campaign to line-up for the camera. Pictured along the back row are ( from left): Dennis Freeman, Ian Bowes, Jon Summers, Adam Lidiard, Andre Jagielski, Paul Boycott and
WHEN Post Office bosses arrived on the doorstep of the post office in Broom, postmistress Sue Betteridge's first thought was that she was about to be closed down. But her fears could not have been further from the truth. The two men from head office had
HISTORY enthusiasts in Bidford are being urged to join the a new village history society and explore aspects of south Warwickshire's past. The group will hold its first meeting tomorrow covering a range of topics from local history to subjects of general
STONE WI - President Margaret Mills read the resolutions, which were discussed and voted upon. The president also won the competition for a handy hint. The evening ended with a quiz and refreshments. The next meeting is on Monday, June 5 at 7.30pm at
BURLISH PARK TG - The next meeting is at Burlish Middle School tonight at 7.30pm when Mr Fletcher will recall some fund-raising stories. New members welcome. LICKHILL WI - President Cherry Graves welcomed three visitors who were attending a WI meeting
KIDDERMINSTER ARTHRITIS SELF HELP GROUP - The group will meet on Monday at Holy Innocents Church Hall, Kidderminster, at 2pm. If you require any further information, please call 01299 826109. Kidderminster Civic Society - On Wednesday members and friends
Tenbury 159-8 Old Vigornians 155 WHEN the ninth Vigornians wicket went down at 109 with 51 runs still required a comfortable second win of the season in Division 3 of the Crusader Worcestershire County League appeared to be looming for Tenbury. A couple
I DO not understand how a man who has fought for his country...fought for Redditch and served this town with honour and dignity...a man who has led the Redditch Labour Party as its chairman for more than 50 years...a man who anyone would feel privileged
I DO hope Jacqui Smith will still have the time to tirelessly promote how much she is helping the cause of local maternity care and other healthcare now she has been promoted to the lofty heights of the Cabinet. Mrs STOKES Munsley Close Matchborough East
SIR - I've been involved with The Prince's Trust for several years and I've seen for myself the difference it makes to so many people's lives. That's why I'll be joining their 30th birthday celebrations on May 20. What better excuse do you need? You can
SIR - Regarding faith schools (L Spiteri, May 1), I attended a village Church of England school in the 1940s and was also in the church choir as a lad. This early grounding in Christianity has influenced me to the good - I hope - throughout my life. GEORGE
IT is about time someone in authority explained to the people of Redditch the nature of the problems facing hospitals in Worcestershire. As I see it, the old health authority decided to build a new hospital in Worcester to replace the old one, which was
SIR - Worcester MP Mike Foster MP says his Government cannot be blamed for the 720 health job losses throughout his constituency. Had Mr Foster read letters in the Worcester News and reported the information to his boss Tony Blair, before the Worcestershire
SIR - After a 10-year hiatus, Europe's lifting of the ban on British beef imports means our infant dairy calves will once again be making the long and terrifying journey to veal farms of Europe. Some 75 per cent of the British public claim to be against
MY father, who in the summer likes to cycle to work and back, was attacked not only once but twice within the space of four days. I spent the morning of my day off last week helping him get his bike all ready, as he had a puncture. We got that fixed and
WE arrived at the magnificent newly refurbished Palace Theatre for the Dominic Kirwan concert. What a great setting for the fantastic night we all had. Dominic's son Colm, accompanied by Scott on the organ, took the first part of the show and although
SIR - Further to the letter printed April 26, headlined "Stressful times for small animals," I am sorry Mrs Phelps' adoption of an RSPCA rescued rabbit was so disappointing for her. I cannot find any record of Mrs Phelps having adopted this particular
MAY I, through your columns, congratulate the manager, players, board and supporters of Redditch United FC? A fantastic effort by all ensures another season of Conference North football next season, albeit helped by goal difference and an administration
I WILL try to write this letter using no more than two syllables for the benefit of Mr A Mitz (Advertiser, May 3). But it appears I have already failed in this respect. It seems to me you are missing the point concerning the recent contributions from
