SIR - Having read the excellent report by Suzanne Black on the Worcester University £97m city centre campus, it would be easy to be swept along with the huge academic support unless you are old enough to remember what lend-lease historically meant.
SIR - Having travelled by train to various parts of this small island of ours, I find it incredible that so many young people are listenning to music from their iPods at what must be deafening volume levels. These items are meant to be for purely personal
SIR - Your report (July 29) of county councillor John Buckley's election to Warndon Parish Council refers to "the traditionally apolitical role" of the council. This reminds me of the old adage: "Please don't bring politics into the discussion; we're
NONE of us likes to dwell too long on such matters, but in the event of serious illness, we all fervently hope that the best health care might then be available and cash wouldn't come into the equation. But the trouble is that it does. While no one
THE high level of teachers' professionalism at a Malvern school which children love going to has been commended. Malvern Wells CE Primary School in Wells Road received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors, who said they would take away many happy
A DELEGATION of officials from Defra visited a Herefordshire cider mill to see how the industry is serious about embracing sustainable development in all aspects of operation and marketing. The invitation was made by Helen Thomas, chairman of the National
A MARATHON man from Malvern is on a mission to raise money when he runs for charity in the New York Marathon later this year. Steve Roode, of Yates Hay Road, is hoping to raise £1,800 for Get Kids Going! - a national charity which gives disabled children
THE mystery of a caterpillar that had a nature buff stumped has finally been solved by a Worcester News reader - or has it? We reported on Tuesday how Ron Williams, aged 71, of Vancouver Close, Worcester, was bewildered by a two-inch-long caterpillar
A NEWLY-opened Droitwich water attraction, which has drawn in hundreds of children in its opening month, is facing criticism from neighbours. The new wet play area at the Droitwich lido complex has been hailed a huge success despite only being open
RESIDENTS and staff at a nursing home in Malvern will be reminiscing about the past as part of a living history project. BUPA's Court House Nursing Home in Court Road, Barnards Green, is one of 36 BUPA care homes from across Britain that have been chosen
BLOOD stocks in Worcestershire are low and the National Blood Service is calling for new donors to come forward. Lyndsay Stewart, spokesperson for the National Blood Service said: "We have some really loyal donors in Worcester and this is the time we
VILLAGE industries past and present will be depicted in flowers at a weekend flower festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of Storridge Parish Church. Quarrying, hop making, glove and shoe making, which employed Storridge residents in the past,
DESPERATE savings tot-alling £7m are being sought by Worcestershire County Council as it struggles to balance the books between now and the year 2008. The county is fighting against a big budget deficit next year and has already held internal meetings
SID, a seven foot jungle carpet python, who escaped from his tank in Malvern, has been reunited with his owners after more than a week on the run. The snake, which will eventually grow to 20ft, was discovered wrapped around a curtain pole in a neighbour's
THE amount of money spent treating patients with cancer, heart disease and mental health problems depends on a postcode lottery, according to new research. Figures released by the King's Fund, Britain's leading health think-tank, show the amount spent
Two men who left a village postmaster badly injured after a night-time burglary are facing lengthy custodial sentences. Alan Davies was struck a number of blows on the head with a jemmy and suffered a double skull fracture at his property in Hanley
HATTIE the Fatty has been put on a strict slimming regime after putting on weight as she prepares for a hit TV show. The overweight beagle has been put on the regime at a doggie health farm near Worcester. Hattie weighed 59.5lbs (27 kilos), nearly
WATER bosses have been criticised for failing to repair a stretch of collapsed riverbank during the long hot season, more than a year after it fell down. Residents along Diglis Avenue and the Diglis House Hotel have said Severn Trent Water should have
A PROLIFIC Stourport vandal who has targeted buildings in the town - including a refurbished church - is being hunted by police. Officers believe one person is to blame for the spate of graffiti attacks because of the distinctive "tag" - a signature left
SALES of a Kidderminster-based carpet-making firm are up, despite difficult trading conditions. During Victoria's annual meeting on Monday, chairman, Bob Gilbert, told shareholders: "Market conditions in both the UK and Ireland have remained difficult
A KIDDERMINSTER woman has hit out at a town supermarket, claiming she was shown a lack of understanding after she overstayed her time in the store's car park. Lisa Freeman, of Dunlin Drive, said Tesco's policy of a two-hour car park stay was insufficient
A 50-year-old man was thrown through the windscreen of a lorry when it overturned at Clows Top on Tuesday, last week. The driver, from York-shire, was airlifted to hospital in Birmingham with a head injury as well as a broken arm and shoulder following
DRIVERS are set to benefit from much needed repair work to a road in Kidderminster. Worcestershire County Council's highways department will start work on a section of Borrington Road later this year. The scheme, set to cost between £15,000 and £20,000
SUCCESSFUL kerbside recycling in Worc-estershire is being held up as an example to other local authorities. Three-quarters of households were participating in the county council scheme by March this year - in line with its Target 75 project. The project
ARE you looking to get back into shape after an endless round of parties and barbecues this summer? Well, the Shuttle/Times & News and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have teamed up to give you the chance to work off that summer excess -
THE widow of a respected Wyre Forest athletic club stalwart has expressed her sadness at the theft of vital equipment from the running track named in memory of her late husband. Doreen Moreton contacted the Shuttle/Times & News after reading how raiders
A STOURPORT man with a passion for cricket and gardening has celebrated his 100th birthday with a big party for his friends and family. Richard Hunt, who was born on August 5, 1906, marked his milestone with 100 guests at Stourport Day Centre on Thursday
PEOPLE seeking employment or training opportunities have the chance to get mobile to take them up. Under Worcestershire County Council's Workwise scheme, Wyre Forest residents can borrow mopeds to overcome transport links problems. Individuals who qualify
A DOOR-to-door collection in Stourport and Areley Kings raised £4,494 for Christian Aid. Stourport Christian Aid Group's next event is a coffee morning, on Saturday, in the garden of Stourport Wesley Church at 10am. There will stalls and refreshments.
WATER bosses have been criticised for failing to repair a stretch of collapsed riverbank during the long hot season, more than a year after it fell down. Residents along Diglis Avenue and the Diglis House Hotel have said Severn Trent Water should have
AN EVESHAM novice driver who received a shock call-up to compete in her first racing series is aiming to benefit from more settled preparation going into the second round of racing at Mallory Park at the weekend, writes Max Hall. Anne Ballantyne impressed
EVESHAM United Ladies FC are on the lookout for new recruits, especially in the goalkeeping department. Anyone aged 15 or over and interested in joining the Kidderminster Womens County League side can call manager Allan Padfield on 07989 983160 or secretary
EVESHAM Thirds endured a disappointing day on Saturday but despite losing to Halesowen III, the team stayed second in Division Six of the Worcestershire League, 24 points clear of West Malvern in third. Sent in to bat first on a pitch wet after morning
A SELECT Cotswold Hills League XI comfortably beat an under strength Evesham XI by 10 wickets. Evesham, who included six of their Midlands under 16s squad, were inserted on a bowler-friendly wicket. Evesham lost the early wickets of Newman and Clements
ADLESTROP hosted Temple Guiting on Sunday and recorded their second big win of the weekend, by 124 runs. Opener Matt Barnes (53) and Allan Walker (48) put on 69, and a total of 199-5 was posted as every batsman got into double figures, with Sam Keen,
ON Sunday 12 EDDA members met for the tenth match of the Bradford and Bingley league held at Manor Farm on the Windmill Lake pegs 1-19. The weather kept fine, fishing was good and the eventual winner was Wayne Penting, sponsored by Champion baits, with
EVESHAM Jubilee sent 28 members on Sunday's annual outing to the Banks at Barby, near Dunchurch. Members fished the match in very hot conditions and Barry Stayt won the Annual Cup with 82.10.0. Tim Hunt (61.11.0) was second with Alan Gardener (55.9.0)
JOCKEY Noel Fehily had a second win in the opening three races at Stratford in the bag last Thursday only to fall at the second last when well clear in the Novices' Handicap Chase, writes Mervyn Collins. Fehily was on board the Jonjo O'Neill-trained New
A LIGHT westerly breeze gave sailors at Arden Sailing Club a challenge in the first race of the day on Sunday. David Bryden, sailing a Heron, was the first to start in the Pursuit Race with Val Jolly in a Topper close behind. Bryden held on to the lead
EVER since taking to the greens as an 11-year-old, the career of Andew Walters has been bowling along nicely! The 22-year-old Broadway bowler has now earned the biggest reward of a successful time on the rink with selection for England's Under-25 squad
Re Article referring to "Plan to scrap squash courts at new leisure centre". I would like to respond to certain comments made by Andy Bott regarding the Evesham Rowing Club (August 3, page 7). Contrary to Andy's statement, the squash section at the club
A DELEGATION of officials from Defra visited a Herefordshire cider mill to see how the industry is serious about embracing sustainable development in all aspects of operation and marketing. The invitation was made by Helen Thomas, chairman of the National
WYRE Forest appeared to have high infant and perinatal death rates and a high incidence of low birth weight, the PCT report found. Even though small numbers were involved, the statistics suggested health in pregnancy was "poor". Breast feeding rates were
DEDICATED gardeners of all ages will be showing off their hard work at an annual show in Bewdley this weekend. The event, organised by Bewdley and District Horticultural Society, will take place at St George's Hall on Saturday and Sunday. There are 30
SIX crews of firefighters battled for more than an hour to control a blaze in Kidderminster that posed a potential threat to residents living nearby. Two teams from the town were joined by colleagues from Stourport, Bewdley and Droitwich to tackle the
THERE has been a double celebration for staff at Bewdley's Tourist Information Centre after their hard work was recognised. The team has been given the Extra Mile award for outstanding customer service and also scored a series of "excellent" ratings in
PLANS to put Bewdley Museum on the map have been given a boost thanks to a £33,490 Heritage Lottery grant. Staff at the Load Street attraction were awarded a project planning grant, which will be used to take the next step towards improving the site.
A CORONER has recorded a verdict of accidental death after a 91-year-old Bewdley man died following a fall in a nursing home. An inquest heard how George Edwards, a retired director of a carpet fitting company, had been admitted to Bryden House, in Marlpool
THE mystery of a caterpillar that had a nature buff stumped has finally been solved by a Worcester News reader - or has it? We reported on Tuesday how Ron Williams, aged 71, of Vancouver Close, Worcester, was bewildered by a two-inch-long caterpillar
VILLAGE industries past and present will be depicted in flowers at a weekend flower festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of Storridge Parish Church. Quarrying, hop making, glove and shoe making, which employed Storridge residents in the past, will
THE mystery of a caterpillar that had a nature buff stumped has finally been solved by a Worcester News reader - or has it? We reported on Tuesday how Ron Williams, aged 71, of Vancouver Close, Worcester, was bewildered by a two-inch-long caterpillar
I WRITE to compliment Councillor Marcus Hart for his letter in last week's Shuttle/Times & News explaining the reasons and rationale for staying with the current recycling system. I was council leader when the scheme went live three years ago and
FOR Englishmen the pint of beer is a highly cherished institution. It has withstood all the assaults of European metrication. It is and always has been served in panelled glass tankards with a handle or the more elegant tall plain glasses. It should,
I AM writing to complain most strongly at the new posters about drinking. (Shuttle/Times & News, July 27). Not that I don't think the message is important, I just do not like the use of animal heads on the posters, which I think is in very poor taste
I WRITE in response to Councillor Elizabeth Davies's comments on the disgraceful amount of litter that can be seen on the riverside of Bewdley. I lived in Bewdley for a little while and always loved it but I have to agree with her. Not only is Bewdley
THIS year in the Kidderminster College Prospectus, it is stated that asylum seekers will be entitled to free tuition. The local villagers last year had free tuition for their computer classes in the villages, but now are going to have to pay. Why are
On Friday, July 28 I visited Kidderminster by train. As I walked towards the underpass on the way to town there were partitions and a small digger as if some work was due to be done and I had a rather nasty fall on unlevel paving. A group of about 10
WHAT an unwelcoming place Kidderminster is - not a flower in sight to welcome visitors, when our neighbouring towns are being judged for Britain in Bloom. When visitors drive along the ringway the weeds are so big they must think they have entered the
A TRIUMPHANT trio have put Wyre Forest on the rowing map ahead of this weekend's Stourport Regatta. Bewdley Rowing Club's David Merchant and Alex Holden-Smith achieved a remarkable double with golds at the Henley Royal Regatta and the National Championships
THERE were centuries from Andy Unitt (150) and Simon Cook (107) as Spennells marched through to the Sunday Cup final by beating Moat Farm. They will meet Worths who overcame Cookley by seven wickets. Wolverley Social and DGSA will contest the Sunday Plate
WOULD-BE whistle-blowers are wanted for a refereeing course which has put one Wyre Forest man in black on the road to the Football League. Stourport's Adam Watts started refereeing after attending the Worcestershire FA classes and is now a linesman in
HORSEFAIR Wanderers shaded a high-scoring clash with Comberton Elite 6-4 in Leisure Leagues five-a-side. Greecey Spoons strolled to a comfortable 5-0 win over Comberton Athletic after dominating from the start. Peacock and Horsefair had to settle for
TOM Kenderdine scorched to victory as 10 runners from two local clubs braved hot and humid conditions to complete the fifth Tenbury Wells 10km road race. The Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club (KSAC) member competed alongside four clubmates and
KIDDERMINSTER'S Richard Wassell hopes to be on course for success at the final of the Powerade PGA Assistants' Championship at his favourite venue next week. The 23-year-old is one of 10 Midland assistants and 72 players overall competing for the £5,000
Woodward Grosvenors The next contest is on Sunday, August 13, at Wassell Grove 29-52. Anglers should meet at the venue at 7am. Bulls Head AC Willow Marsh, Dragonfly: Ryan Rowe 124lbs 11oz, Rob Surman 55-11-0, Bill Carwood 54-9-0. Cookley Canal: Alan Humphreys
SIR - Having read the excellent report by Suzanne Black on the Worcester University £97m city centre campus, it would be easy to be swept along with the huge academic support unless you are old enough to remember what lend-lease historically meant. Lend-lease
SIR - Having travelled by train to various parts of this small island of ours, I find it incredible that so many young people are listenning to music from their iPods at what must be deafening volume levels. These items are meant to be for purely personal
SIR - Your report (July 29) of county councillor John Buckley's election to Warndon Parish Council refers to "the traditionally apolitical role" of the council. This reminds me of the old adage: "Please don't bring politics into the discussion; we're
KIDDERMINSTER manager Mark Yates has whet the Aggborough appetite ahead of Saturday's big Conference kick-off by targeting the play-offs during his first full season in charge. But the Harriers boss insists that the club must adopt a patient approach
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the off-the-field incident which forced Kidderminster Harriers' 'friendly' at Worcester City to end prematurely. Harriers were 2-0 up when Mark Yates withdrew his team from the St George's Lane pitch midway through the
WEST Mercia Constabulary is investing in multimedia court presentations which can take jurors sitting on crown court trials to the scene of the crime. The force is using the latest technology to enhance its work by investing in both the force's multimedia
BRASS band lovers are in for a treat in Evesham next month when the town hosts the Wychavon Festival of Brass. The competition is one of the biggest one-day events of its kind in the country and over 40 bands will be playing in Evesham on Sunday, September
Elmley Castle was in morning this week after the death of a villager involved in a road accident at Wick, near Pershore. Mother-of-three Susan Ward, aged 61, was driving her red Nissan Sunny saloon from Evesham towards Pershore on the B4084 road when
ALTERATIONS to bus services have left elderly residents in a Vale village stranded, it was claimed this week. Drakes Broughton residents say the withdrawal of a service through the village during the summer has left them with a 20-minute walk to and from
AFTER 50 years in entertainment, legendary Wyre Forest performer, Al Boden still enjoys making people laugh. Al, who lives in Bayton, near Bewdley, started building up a name for himself playing the clubs and pubs in Kiddermin-ster in the late 1950s after
COLOURFUL acrylic paintings created by "terrified" art students have gone on display in Kidderminster's De Bradelei Mill shop. The exhibition, which runs until the end of the month, is by members of the Art 4 the Terrified classes held in Kidderminster
RACING pigs will be just one of the attractions entertaining the crowds at this year's Far Forest Show on Sunday. The annual event, organised by the Far Forest Society, will take place on the Callow Hill showground, starting at noon. Four pig races will
INTERACTIVE sculptures were a surprise hit with visitors to this year's Kidderminster Arts Festival which ended on Saturday. The Podules exhibition, by international artist Jan Niedojado, was on display in Kidderminster Town Hall and allowed visitors
THE Malvern Hills District Brass Band are the latest group set to entertain visitors to Kiddermin-ster's Brinton Park. The musicians will take to the stage on Sunday between 2.30pm and 4.30pm and families are encouraged to bring picnics. Trio Gitano will
YOUNG bookworms can get their copies of Bewdley author, Beverley Saunders's book The Shoeshuffles Alive and Kicking, signed next weekend Beverley, of Meadow Rise, has created the Shoeshuffles - shoes that come alive overnight - as characters for her book
A STOURPORT writer, actor and musician has seen his dream become reality as his first novel hits the shelves. Kevin Patton, of Birchfield Drive, has written a novel called ANKHST, which has been published by Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie Publishers. The 52
THE King of rock 'n' roll will be alive and kicking for one night only at Kiddermin-ster's Gainsborough House Hotel. Steve Ballard, described as one of the world's top Elvis tribute artists, will be performing on Friday, August 18. For tickets, contact
A POSTCARD fair will be held at Kidderminster Railway Museum on Saturday. The event will run from 10am until 4pm and further information is available from 01562 825316.
CREATIVE youngsters can try their hand at lino printing in three summer holiday sessions being held at Bewdley Museum. On Thursday last week, resident textile artist at the Load Street attraction, Roslyn Zalin, helped children to create their own designs
THE high level of teachers' professionalism at a Malvern school which children love going to has been commended. Malvern Wells CE Primary School in Wells Road received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors, who said they would take away many happy memories
LENNOX Kay Would like to thank Family and Friends for all the cards and presents received on her 21st Birthday. xxxx Published in paper 10/08/2006
PARSONS Charles Cherished memories of a dear husband, passed away on August 10th 2001. Forever in my thoughts. Loving wife Mary. Published in paper 10/08/2006
BULLOCK Joan. A loving mom and nan. A smile for all, A heart of gold, The very best the world could hold. Miss you always. Love Pauline, Les, Karl and Mark. Published in paper 10/08/2006
HAYES Pamela Passed away August 10th, 2005. Missed by all the Family. Brian and Wayne and Shellie. xxx Published in paper 10/08/2006
ROWBERRY Eunice Mary Loving mother of Alan, Gwen and David, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 8th, 2006. Will be so very missed by her loving Family. God bless you mum. Funeral service at St. George's Church, Barbourne on Monday, August 14th at
GLAZZARD Gerald Passed away peacefully on August 5th 2006, aged 68 years. Devoted husband of Brenda, a loving father and father in law to Mark and Carole, Clive and Christine, Steven and Sue. Also, a loving grandfather, brother, brother in law and uncle
BORN out of the Edinburgh Festival, Bristol-based cabaret company A Rum Do is offering readers two pairs of free weekend tickets (worth £85 each) for its first three-day weekender festival, being held at Baskerville Hall, near Hay-on-Wye, over the weekend
HAY has proved a hotbed for musical activity this year, with two festivals having taken place already on the Castle site. Dancing Pig Promotions are back for their second bite with a two-nighter over Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, featuring
FORMER Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School pupil Lewis Morison is performing at this year's Three Choirs Fringe. Having completed his eduction at Hereford Sixth Form College, Lewis left in 2002, winning the music technology prize and gaining As in both
THE Baptist Church in Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye, will play host to a series of lunchtime concerts from Saturday, as part of Ross Live! The festival opens with an organ recital by Adrian Partington at 1pm, with young musicians from Birmingham Conservatoire
SHIRE horses will once more be seen ploughing and cultivating at this year's Vintage Annual Working Day at Bilfield Farm, Hatfield, near Leominster, on Sunday, August 13. In excess of 35 entries for working tractors of all ages and makes from Fergusons
VISITORS to Kington's Hergest Croft will discover a new addition to Elizabeth Bank's slate garden. The sculpture, which was inspired by the cone of a Himalayan silver fir, was created in situ by Scottish artist Joe Smith during July.
MORE artists and craftsmakers than ever before are taking part in this year's annual showcase of Herefordshire creative talent, h.Art (Herefordshire art week), which takes place from September 9 to 17. The new pink guide has been expanded to 44 pages
YOU can tell you're not arriving at any ordinary festival when you pull into one of the Eastnor car parks to see that most of the surrounding vehicles are top-of-the-range models, in the region of £30,000 plus. Not that I'm an inverted car snob but it's
Chave and Jackson in Hereford will already be familiar to many of you, and there has been a pharmacy in the same Broad Street premises since the 1830s. But we would like to invite you to see what we have on offer for the 21st Century. Since becoming part
In the competitive world of recruitment, the quality and reliability of the service offered to clients is key to success. With a combined experience of more than 40 years in the recruitment industry, the team at Flexforce share a philosophy that has helped
WHEN Peter Prosser was crowned Midlands Hairdresser of the Year in 2004, it was a dream come true, but it certainly didn't mark the end of his ambitions. Two years after receiving the award for which he saw off stiff competition from hairdressers throughout
HUNDREDS of people who live and work in Hereford have already discovered the fabulous food on offer at the Aubrey Street Deli. Now, as the food-lover's haven celebrates its first birthday, owner Rachel Tobey and shop manager Helen Marlow are issuing a
At Wormelow Home & Garden our philosophy is to present carefully elected products and designs hich will enhance your home, being both fashionable and practical. Our products have been selected for their durability and quality whether its oak, teak
Exciting things are afoot at The Grafton Inn! Neil Wadelin has managed this popular roadside pub for some time, but now as Herefordshire Country Inns, Neil is in charge and here to stay! From today The Grafton Inn on the A49 Ross Road opens at 5pm every
Finding the perfect setting for your wedding and reception is one of the most important things to be considered when planning your big day. If elegance and a glorious landscape are high on the list, Holme Lacy House Hotel is confident that the launch
Organisers of the expowest hospitality, catering and convenience/fast food trade exhibitions. The first expowest event was launched in mid Cornwall in1980 with just over 60 exhibitors. As the Cornwall show evolved the organisers looked east to Devon,
Events/talks 10 Flower and produce show, Cedar Hall, Dilwyn. Entries - 9am-1am, public - 2pm. 01544 318420. 10 Where Wild Things Play Family Activity, 2pm-4pm, Crooked Well, Kington, drop in free. 01432 356872. 11-12 St Bede's and St Thomas's Catholic
RACING pigs will be just one of the attractions entertaining the crowds at this year's Far Forest Show on Sunday. The annual event, organised by the Far Forest Society, will take place on the Callow Hill showground, starting at noon. Four pig races will
INTERACTIVE sculptures were a surprise hit with visitors to this year's Kidderminster Arts Festival which ended on Saturday. The Podules exhibition, by international artist Jan Niedojado, was on display in Kidderminster Town Hall and allowed visitors
THE King of rock 'n' roll will be alive and kicking for one night only at Kiddermin-ster's Gainsborough House Hotel. Steve Ballard, described as one of the world's top Elvis tribute artists, will be performing on Friday, August 18. For tickets, contact
A POSTCARD fair will be held at Kidderminster Railway Museum on Saturday. The event will run from 10am until 4pm and further information is available from 01562 825316.
CREATIVE youngsters can try their hand at lino printing in three summer holiday sessions being held at Bewdley Museum. On Thursday last week, resident textile artist at the Load Street attraction, Roslyn Zalin, helped children to create their own designs
THE final theatre performance in Hergest Croft Garden's season takes place on August 16 with Heartbreak Productions' presentation of Edith Nesbitt's children's classic, The Railway Children. The classic novel was written 100 years ago at the time when
TRIBUTES have flooded in for an "inspirational" 26-year-old Kidderminster football fanatic who has lost his brave battle with leukaemia. West Bromwich Albion-mad Steve Hayden, of Chester Road North, lost his courageous yearlong fight against the illness
SCORES of young people will be enjoying live music and entertainment as the first of two Party in the Park events kicks off tonight. It will take place on the fields by Bewdley Leisure Centre in Stourport Road, and will be followed by one in Stourport
HUNDREDS of jobs look set to be created with the building of an industrial park in Kidderminster. District councillors considered the blueprint for the former Oldington sports ground site in Walter Nash Road at Tuesday night's planning committee meeting
INCENSED members of a Stourport club have slammed council officials' decision to move a new sign from the spot where the old one stood for more than 30 years without a problem. Volunteers at the town's Social Day Centre have been left scratching their
A HOUSING organisation that manages more than 320 homes in and around Wyre Forest is in the top quarter of associations nationally for service delivery to clients. Waterloo Housing Association has received the top grading possible in the annual report
PUBLIC spirited volunteers have stepped in to help clear up unsightly rubbish lying in the River Severn at Bewdley. The move came after last week's Shuttle/Times & News highlighted town councillor Liz Davies and her disgust at the state of the water
TWO cows had to be rescued by firefighters after they became stranded in the River Severn near Shrawley Woods on Saturday. Crews from Stourport and Worcester were called out by a passer-by who reported the animals were in the water and in distress at
A HEARTBROKEN Kidderminster woman is calling for the public to be on their guard after her pet cat was killed by a pair of lurcher dogs. Claire Tyas, of Larches Road, was distraught to find her 13-year-old ginger tomcat, Mack, lying in her street on Sunday
A RIBBESFORD woman is waiting to hear if she has won an application for a backdated pension following an employment tribunal test case. Susan Bruce, of Horsehill Cottage, worked for Birmingham City Council until 2000 as a lecturer in flower arranging
THERE will be plenty of strings to the bows of archers taking part in a 12-hour sponsored event this weekend. Saints and Sinners Bowmen are holding the Arrowathon in aid of We Are Macmillan, the cancer support charity. Club members will take turns to
A KIDDERMINSTER school is pioneering provision of additional services that will benefit the local community in a scheme that other schools will need to match within the next four years. Services such as out of hours childcare and varied activities for
STAFF and teachers at an Abberley school had a double reason to celebrate after receiving a glowing Ofsted report and recognition for their eco-friendly approach. Inspectors from the independent education watchdog praised Abberley Parochial VC Primary
EVESHAM CC recorded a convincing win on Saturday to take the Vale team up to fifth. After winning the toss and inserting the opposition, the ball swung alarmingly as an attack of Harrison, Saeed, Luke and Neal Radford took control of the game as they
PERSHORE were only able to force a winning draw when they entertained Bewdley in a high scoring game at The Bottoms on Saturday. After winning the toss, Pershore were invited to bat and made their customary stuttering start when they lost their first
ALCESTER and Ragley went top of Division One with an emphatic victory over relegation candidates Twyning. Ragley were put into bat on a damp wicket that looked to be offering lots of assistance to the bowlers. Opening bowler for Twyning, Andy Coates,
A DOMINANT second-half performance from the Gloucestershire Warriors took them to their second consecutive South West and Midlands Division title as they defeated Somerset Vikings 64-18 at a sweltering Chosen Hill. A superb game in front of a big crowd
PERSHORE Town manager Andy Robbins is hoping to complete the signing of an experienced striker in time for his side's final pre-season friendly, at Ledbury Town on Tuesday. Robbins was staying tight-lipped about the mystery signing -who was on holiday
EVESHAM Ladies Hockey Club have appointed a new coach with international experience. Lis Sterling will guide the women next season and a shortlist has been drawn up for the vacant men's position. The final interviews were being held this week with a number
THE amount of money spent treating patients with cancer, heart disease and mental health problems depends on a postcode lottery, according to new research. Figures released by the King's Fund, Britain's leading health think-tank, show the amount spent
Two men who left a village postmaster badly injured after a night-time burglary are facing lengthy custodial sentences. Alan Davies was struck a number of blows on the head with a jemmy and suffered a double skull fracture at his property in Hanley Swan
HATTIE the Fatty has been put on a strict slimming regime after putting on weight as she prepares for a hit TV show. The overweight beagle has been put on the regime at a doggie health farm near Worcester. Hattie weighed 59.5lbs (27 kilos), nearly twice
IN cool and blustery conditions, the Vale Ladies were unable to fight off stiff opposition from visitors at the Vale in the Ladies Open Greensomes last week. The long course suited the big hitters and Kerry Welding and Hilary Hall from Belmont (near Hereford
EVERY team in the Mercian Junior Football League will be given a free football for the new season from the league's management committee. "We have a healthy balance sheet and are not a profit making organisation," said chairman George Silverman. "It is
FIFTEEN Evesham Wheelers set off into the lanes to Elmley, Combertons, Pershore, Besford, Earls Croome and on to Upton at the weekend. The return route was via Ripple, Twining, Strencham, Eckington, Combertons, Elmley and home after 50 miles. The club
A STOURPORT man is looking forward to serving his country after successfully completing his Royal Marine Commando training. Mark Bowl, 19, of The Birches, has become a qualified marksman after months of physical training at the training centre in Lympstone
WORK on a £40,000 scheme to improve pedestrian safety to and from Stourport High School gets under way on Monday. The footway bordering the school on Windermere Way will be reconstructed as part of the scheme, which is being carried out under Worcestershire
TWO-thirds of people in Wyre Forest are overweight, with a fifth rated obese, according to a wide ranging report of the state of the health of the district's population. Among other findings are that alcohol-related health and social problems are getting
ALTHOUGH the premature death rate from the two biggest killers, circulatory disease and cancers, was high in deprived areas of Wyre Forest, across the district, generally, it was falling steadily. That was one of the key findings of the Wyre Forest PCT
A STOURPORT man hopes he has pulled off a master brush stroke by becoming Worcestershire's first City and Guilds-qualified chimney sweep. Ian Brookes, of Brindley Street, is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who worked in the trade. It took
A NINE-year-old Kidderminster girl has helped give a dog a good name in a competition run by police. Hollie Stubbins was one of four children who suggested the name, Bertie, for a 10-week-old springer spaniel that will become a sniffer dog for West Mercia
THREE Kidderminster women who have clocked up more than 70 years service between them at a Wyre Forest school have saidfarewell to staff and children as they left for their well-deserved retirements. Franche First School hosted a triple celebration in
MILKING will end at Walsgrove Farm, Great Witley, this week with only 40 cows remaining out of a former 170-strong herd. Sixty animals tested positive in the latest round of blood tests for bovine TB. Farmer, Andrew Goodman, said: "It is too depressing
BLOOD stocks in Worcestershire are low and the National Blood Service is calling for new donors to come forward. Lyndsay Stewart, spokesperson for the National Blood Service said: "We have some really loyal donors in Worcester and this is the time we
A MARATHON man from Malvern is on a mission to raise money when he runs for charity in the New York Marathon later this year. Steve Roode, of Yates Hay Road, is hoping to raise £1,800 for Get Kids Going! - a national charity which gives disabled children
A NEWLY-opened Droitwich water attraction, which has drawn in hundreds of children in its opening month, is facing criticism from neighbours. The new wet play area at the Droitwich lido complex has been hailed a huge success despite only being open a
DESPERATE savings tot-alling £7m are being sought by Worcestershire County Council as it struggles to balance the books between now and the year 2008. The county is fighting against a big budget deficit next year and has already held internal meetings
RESIDENTS and staff at a nursing home in Malvern will be reminiscing about the past as part of a living history project. BUPA's Court House Nursing Home in Court Road, Barnards Green, is one of 36 BUPA care homes from across Britain that have been chosen
SID, a seven foot jungle carpet python, who escaped from his tank in Malvern, has been reunited with his owners after more than a week on the run. The snake, which will eventually grow to 20ft, was discovered wrapped around a curtain pole in a neighbour's
A REDDITCH former toolmaker who arrived at work to be told his boss could not afford to pay him, has been awarded nearly £2,000 - after becoming a pensioner. Alan Brittle, of Underwood Close, 66, had been approaching retirement age when his employers,
A REDDITCH former security guard who complained he was forced to leave his rented home because he was no longer being paid, has been awarded £970 in unpaid wages. Anthony Dubberley, of Beoley Road West, was awarded the amount at Birmingham Employment
IN relation to the letter written by Mr Danks (July 20), I'd like to thank him for highlighting the appaling circumstances being experienced by residents of Stourport. Speaking directly as a victim of crime, I was left without any transport on the most
I READ with interest the item in your paper regarding the decision by the Conservative group on Stourport Town Council to spend £2,500 on purchasing robes for the 17 members of the council. It seems that this will confer "dignity and pride" on these councillors
WYRE Forest Women's Aid is a local charity supporting women and children who have escaped domestic violence. During the summer holiday we would like to provide activities for the children living in the refuge. We are appealing for swimming vouchers, tickets
WHAT a display at Kidderminster Library of beautiful photos taken by Wyre Forest Day Service users.The subjects were so intriguing. They are to be congratulated. PAM HUSSEY Ruskin Avenue Kidderminster
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Nigel Davenport has been selected to play for the English Cricket Association's Deaf XI in a series of matches against Pakistan. The Chester Road left arm slow bowler will feature in a one-day international and a three-day test
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria are in need of positive results during their next two home games after their tricky Birmingham League premier division patch continued with a losing draw at Walsall. KVCC have seen their impressive start to life back in the top
First teams STOURPORT slipped down to seventh in Division Three North after failing to halt Oldswinford's title march in a 60-run defeat. Asked to bat, hosts Oldswinford rattled up a good total of 195-6 with only Kev Hughes looking dangerous with 3-58
Results Birmingham League Premier Division: Walsall v Kidderminster Victoria. Walsall winning draw. Walsall (16) 248-6, KVCC (6) 188-8. 2nd XI Premier Division: KVCC v Walsall. KVCC winning draw. KVCC (14) 228, Walsall (8) 164-7. Crusader Worcestershire
STOURPORT Swifts boss Roy Rencher has made securing the signature of winger Marcus Jackson his priority as he finalises his squad for the new season. Rencher is delighted with the way Swifts are shaping up ahead of their coming Southern Football League
BEWDLEY Town will kick off their West Midlands League Premier Division campaign without key men Gary Middleton and Keith Elliott with the duo still nursing injuries. Centre half Middleton and midfielder Elliott have missed the pre-season programme with
CHADDESLEY Corbett boss Gary Moore is already in need of a holiday - just weeks after his whirlwind introduction to the Longmore hotseat. Moore will miss the first two weeks of the season on a pre-booked family break in Tenerife after taking over as Chaddesley
BEWDLEY High School have completed a hat-trick of successes for their commitment to promoting football. They have been recognised with the presentation of the FA's County Charter Standard Development Schools Award for the third successive year. They have
FRANCHE D's win over leaders Franche A took them a step nearer to safety and dented their club rivals' hopes of securing the Kidderminster & District Midweek League Division One title. St Johns A closed the gap at the top with a win at home to Stourport
HOUSE hunters looking for affordable rented accommodation in Tenbury Wells could receive a boost if a major development gets the go-ahead. A plan has been drawn-up to build 20 homes at College Farm behind College Court, off Berrington Road, to include
WYRE Forest cycle racing club's Dave Barnes was crowned Wyre Forest club 25 mile champion after a storming ride in the Evesham and District Wheelers event on the Evesham bypass on Sunday. Barnes powered around the Evesham bypass course to cross the line
TWO Kidderminster karate coaches caused double trouble for their opponents with triumphant returns at the Samurai English Open in Worcester. Michael Clarke and James Winsper, from Winspers School of Black Belts, grabbed golds in the super middle weight
NONE of us likes to dwell too long on such matters, but in the event of serious illness, we all fervently hope that the best health care might then be available and cash wouldn't come into the equation. But the trouble is that it does. While no one is
FRESH from securing the signatures of two of the players who were prominent in last season's gallant bid to beat the drop, Evesham United manager Paul West is targeting more new faces before the big kick-off, writes Max Hall. Steve Luckett has signed
Old Elizabethans 298 for 9 Tenbury 253 for 9 CAPTAIN Steve Giles won the toss and chose to field on what looked a very flat and dry pitch. Runs came easy for Old Elizabethans in the first 10 overs on a wicket that favoured the batsmen. Steve Giles made
AN Evesham grandmother appeared before Ayr Sheriff Court this week after she was arrested at Glasgow's Prestwick Airport. Kate Holcombe, 47, of West Street, was charged with contravening Section 38 of the Aviation Security Act by entering a restricted
A MAN was taken to Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, by air ambulance after his cement lorry overturned in Bretforton. Fire, police and the county air ambulance were called to the scene at around 10.30am last Friday and the road was closed for several hours
A NEW road incorporating a railway bridge at a cost of more than £3 million is the number one priority for residents in a Vale village. The new Wyre Piddle parish plan has been released and the steering group responsible for its production are eagerly
PRODUCERS from across the West Midlands are being invited by Heart of England fine foods to meet with buyers from the Lakeside Group of independent retailers, which operates filling stations and convenience stores nationwide, at a trade development event
EVESHAM Community Hospital is to keep its chaplain despite changes which will see the role vanish from other hospitals in the county. Chaplain Gillian Sanderson, whose own position is not under threat, said: "I have heard the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
A former matron who rifled the bank accounts of terminally-ill patients to fund her own lavish lifestyle was jailed for 18 months on Monday. Susie Forbes also used Pirton Grange's credit card to buy wine, clothes and groceries for her family. She was
THE mother of a disabled Pirton Grange resident who had £4,000 swindled from his bank account told of her relief after matron Susie Forbes was jailed. Lorraine Saunders, of Lower Moor, near Pershore, said the family "felt a certain sense of relief" .
RESIDENTS in Bidford and Salford Priors who battled to stop a second mineral works being developed near their homes now have a major platform from which to fight any future proposals. The Minerals Local Development Forum launched by Warwickshire County
HERMAN'S Hermits will be entertaining music fans at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club on Saturday. The concert starts at 8pm and admission is payable on the door.
GARSIDE Geoff A beloved best friend. I will treasure forever the memories of our times together. You were the brother I never had, you gave me friendship, guidance and encouragement, but most of all, love. As a friend, you were unequalled. May you rest
GARSIDE Geoff Peacefully at home on August 8th, 2006, aged 59 years. Beloved partner of Sam and father of James and Emma. Funeral Service at Sacred Hearts Church, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham on Tuesday, August 15th, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations
HOLT Iris Of Abbots Morton on August 5th, peacefully in hospital. Wife of Clive and mother of Caroline and Jonathan. Memorial service at St Peters Church, Abbots Morton on Wednesday, August 16th at 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for
DAVIES Marina In loving memory of my darling wife Marina. I do miss her so much with that caring nature she had, for helping out people she knew in her life. Always in my thoughts Marina. In God's keeping. Love Hugh. Published in paper 10/08/2006
BULLOCK Joan Twelve years today mum. Still sadly missed and always remembered. Love John, Ann-Marie and Andrew. xxx Published in paper 10/08/2006
HARFORD Tony In memory of a brother in law and uncle. Sadly missed. Always remembered. Marg and Family. Published in paper 10/08/2006
HARFORD Tony Treasured memories of a loving husband and father, who passed away three years today. Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts. Loving wife Eileen, Stuart, Sue, Kevin, Corinne, Martin, Gill, Stacey and Collis. xxxx ----------- Gentle
THE successful First Sunday series of recitals in Cradley Church continues on September 3 with a concert given by young musicians from all around the county. The performers are all advanced students of the Herefordshire Music Service who have achieved
WITH four major orchestral concerts already under its belt, the 2006 Hereford Three Choirs Festival has made a magnificent start. Standards are second to none. The alert Festival Chorus sounds as robust as at any time, and sturdily rehearsed too. Its
The open mic evening at Doodies cafe bar on St Owen Street in Hereford has gone down a storm with musicians of all ages. Providing a space for singers and players to gain experience of performing and a place for people to meet and enjoy sharing their
BUDDY the musical has been thrilling audiences for 13 years and if you're too young to remember this exciting period of musical history the first time round, then you won't want to miss out on this electrifying party that is the Buddy Holly story. Over
Brecon Pharmaceuticals, part of USA pharmaceuticals services specialist, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, has recently completed an expansion programme which has doubled the size of the company's premises in Hay-on-Wye (below). Brecon has grown significantly
City Personnel offers a personal and friendly recruitment service, free of charge at all levels to its candidates. What sets them apart from their competitors is that they take the time to interview each of their candidates fully, to try to better understand
Solutions, which is part of the Priory Healthcare group, operate eleven children's homes in Herefordshire and Welsh border counties, including three schools and a fostering agency for young people between the ages of 8 to 16 years. The young people who
If your work involves supporting children or adults, you'll know just how rewarding it can be. If you've never come across this kind of work before, a brief explanation of what 'support' is and what it involves might persuade you that it's the job for
At Dawe Brothers, Roger Oliver and his dedicated team offer professional guidance in all aspects of funeral arranging. Dawes Brothers are very well known in Hereford being in existence for over half a century and are conveniently situated opposite Hereford
Back in Bromyard after having spent three years working in a small animal practice in Kidderminster, vet Martin Flamank has returned with his wife Kerry. Opened last week, Bromyard Veterinary Surgery has been purpose built at the site of a former car
AFTER 50 years in entertainment, legendary Wyre Forest performer, Al Boden still enjoys making people laugh. Al, who lives in Bayton, near Bewdley, started building up a name for himself playing the clubs and pubs in Kiddermin-ster in the late 1950s after
COLOURFUL acrylic paintings created by "terrified" art students have gone on display in Kidderminster's De Bradelei Mill shop. The exhibition, which runs until the end of the month, is by members of the Art 4 the Terrified classes held in Kidderminster
THE Malvern Hills District Brass Band are the latest group set to entertain visitors to Kiddermin-ster's Brinton Park. The musicians will take to the stage on Sunday between 2.30pm and 4.30pm and families are encouraged to bring picnics. Trio Gitano will
YOUNG bookworms can get their copies of Bewdley author, Beverley Saunders's book The Shoeshuffles Alive and Kicking, signed next weekend Beverley, of Meadow Rise, has created the Shoeshuffles - shoes that come alive overnight - as characters for her book
A STOURPORT writer, actor and musician has seen his dream become reality as his first novel hits the shelves. Kevin Patton, of Birchfield Drive, has written a novel called ANKHST, which has been published by Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie Publishers. The 52
HERMAN'S Hermits will be entertaining music fans at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club on Saturday. The concert starts at 8pm and admission is payable on the door.
FORMER Aylestone pupil Kim Hooper, 24, of Ullingswick, has had her part confirmed in the West End production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Kim, who plays a selection of small parts in the show which has been touring for 11 months, will be on stage
