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Stories for 23 January 2003
Leisure
Extra day for folk festival
CHELTENHAM Folk Festival's growing status has been recognised by the extension of the event into an extra day, with this year's festival running from Thursday, February 6 until Sunday, February 9. more...
Indian starter to season
WYRE Forest Film Club's new season gets underway next week. more...
Group prepare to record live show
HIP-Hop group Prophecy Cru, the newest additions on MAS - Kidderminster College's record label - are making an appearance in the town next week. more...
Night of top 60s soul songs
REVELLERS fed up with the usual mix of oldies have been urged to try "rare soul from the 60s right through to today" at an event being held in Kidderminster tomorrow night. more...
Art is up close and personal with Stef
PEOPLE will be offered an unusually hands-on experience in a forthcoming exhibition. more...
Singer ready to inspire
SINGER and songwriter Nonny James is bringing her one-woman show to Cleobury Mortimer tomorrow. more...
Mayor's concert for cash
TICKETS are still available for a concert arranged by Kidderminster mayor Ken Stokes. more...
Join in with folk stars
FIFTY folk singers are descending on Cookley - and are urging people to join in the fun. more...
The Holly and the Ivy, Malvern Theatres
THE festive mood is overshadowed by family secrets in Wynyard Brownes's The Holly and the Ivy. more...
Jazz season gets underway at club
JAZZ has entered its sixth season at the home of Kidderminster Harriers, with a host of bands lined up to keep enthusiasts entertained up until the summer. more...
Latest play full of twists
A HARD-hitting glance into the tough mercenary world of American real estate provides a gritty start to The Nonentities' 2003 - and a taste of things to come. more...
Ready to sing the blues and blast into Europe
A DRUMMER from Kidderminster is preparing to return to several European venues he last visited on tour with a living legend. more...
What's going on at your local theatre
Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society present `Ruddigore'. Jan 21-25 at The Festival Theatre, Malvern, Worcs. Bookings on (01684 892277) or call in at the Festival Box Office. more...
Classical and Easily listening- a guide to what's on near you.
all the latest sounds around
January 24 - Groovy Head. The Marr's Bar, Worcester. more...
Exhibitions in and around Worcester.
Events taking place in and around Worcester.
Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Glengarry Glen Ross, Monday until February 1. more...
Win horse show tickets
THE Midlands Equine Fair - the ultimate equine event - returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern in March with more to see and do than ever before. more...
All the latest movies and where to catch them
ABOUT SCHMIDT (15): Jack Nicholson's rich performance as Warren Schmidt brilliantly captures the bleak comedy of a lonely man's search for a purpose. The resolution is unabashedly poignant without resorting to cloying sentiment. more...
Music hall night
THE sound of the music hall will be coming to the George Hotel, in Lower Brailes, on Sunday night, when the Cherington players present their selection of old time classics and songs from Oliver. more...
Chris and Chris on tour
ROCK and blues veteran Chris Rea brings his Dancing Down the Stoney Road concert to the Oxford Apollo on Saturday, January 25. His special guest for the gig, which starts at 7.30pm, will be Chris Difford, known for his work with Squeeze. Tickets can be booked on 0870 606 3500. more...
Tribute to the Fab Four
THE Fab Beatles pay their own tribute to perhaps the most influential group of all time when they play at The Theatre Chipping Norton this Saturday. In a Magical Mystery Tour of the fab four's greatest hits, songs like Day Tripper, Twist and Shout and Lady Madonna will give fans the chance to scream and strut their stuff. The concert gets under way at 8pm. Tickets are available through the box office on 01608 642350. more...
It's a kind of magic at hall
FANS of the music of Queen can see one of the leading tribute bands - Magic - at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester on Thursday, January 30. more...
Booker prize winner in Spa
BOOKER Prize winner Yann Martell and satirical novelist Tom Sharpe are among headliners for this year's Cheltenham Spring Festival of Literature Spring Weekend. more...
Cabaret night
THE Ullenhall Players perform a cabaret-style show of one-act plays and sketches next week. more...
Let's go on with the show
A REDDITCH society which has entertained people for more than 40 years has also raised thousands of pounds for individual appeals. more...
Drama and comedy add up to great mix of entertainment
AUDIENCES in Tewkesbury have some magical treats in store over the next few months as the Roses Theatre continues its winter season. more...
Queen comes to town
AN acclaimed national touring company brings its first family show to the Palace Theatre next month as part of a 39-date tour. more...
Artistes join up for a treat
GARDENING guru and ballet fan Alan Titchmarsh comperes an Evening of Music and Dance at Birmingham's Symphony Hall next month. more...
Jack's not the lad any more
IN his stunning career - stretching back 45 years - Jack Nicholson has been nominated for 11 Oscars. He has collected two statuettes as Best Actor (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, As Good As It Gets) and one in a supporting role (Terms Of Endearment). more...
What's On
THURSDAY: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Martino Tirimo. Birmingham: Fiddle and Bone - Suzanne Mellard Quartet. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. Wulfrun Hall - In Me and Biffy Clyro. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Moore or Less. Hereford: Courtyard - Orchestra of the Swan. Warwick: Arts Centre - Lunchtime Concert. more...
Double dose of suspense
If you're looking for a thrilling double dose of suspense, mystery, intrigue and romance then look no further than Double Double, at the Everyman from Tuesday, January 28 to Saturday, February 1. It stars Jonathon Morris (Bread) and Sabina Franklin (Keep it in the Family). Call the box office on 01242 572573. more...
50 characters in 75 minutes
QUICK change artist Ennio Marchetto brings his unique brand of entertainment to The Theatre, Chipping Norton, next Tuesday. Playing more than 50 characters in 75 minutes, he comes to the Cotswolds fresh from shows in Japan and Barcelona. Tickets for the show, which begins at 8pm, are available on 01608 642350. more...
The man who re-wrote Bard's plays?
A SPARKLING history of restoration and 18th century theatre will be revealed with a dramatisation of the life of a famous actor manager being staged at The Theatre Chipping Norton next Wednesday at 8pm. more...
Life not so `suite' in Simon comedy
NEIL Simon's comic masterpiece California Suite is being performed by Hatherley Players at the Playhouse Theatre in Cheltenham next week. more...
Stunnning scenery with hidden treasure
Tucked away just out of sight and sound of the main road, Cradley is a charming little place nestling comfortably in the folds of the wooded limestone hills which rise just to the west of the Malverns. more...
News
Dredge the rivers
IN my humble opinion a lot of the flooding of the rivers locally could be prevented, largely if the authorities dredged the rivers out every three months of the year, especially after the summer holidays. That way all refuse holiday makers put in the river would be removed. more...
Savings from strike
The Firemen's strikes must be resulting in the Local Authority making substantial savings as a consequence of not having to pay these antisocial malcontents any wages on days for which they choose to withdraw their labour. more...
Tax hike last straw for the pensioners
THE recent announcement in the paper of the intended hike in the Community Charge by 50% will cause alarm bells among the community not least those who are single occupants of property. more...
Thanks for honesty...
THROUGH your paper I would like to say a very sincere thank you to the kind honest person who found my purse in Lifestyle Stores and handed it in to the counter clerk. more...
Card scheme will generate some trees
NOW all the decorations are down and tucked away for next Christmas - what to do with all those cards? more...
Depressing familiar language of the hunt
IT was with a mixture of sadness and disgust that I read the latest outburst from your correspondent Mr Lewis Potter. more...
Food for thought in the hunting debate
WITH regard to Lewis Potter's offal letter last week, vainly seeking to justify the freedom to kill wild animals with trained hounds as a Field Sport. more...
Advice for anyone seeking dogs for life
I FEEL compelled to write in response to the article in this week's Journal about the number of unwanted dogs handed in at NCDL Evesham. more...
Pupils learn importance of hearty breakfast
DUNNINGTON Primary School pupils tucked into a traditional English breakfast this week. more...
Hymatic plays host
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith visited Hymatic Engineering in Church Hill to see the hi-tech work the company carries out for the aerospace industry. more...
Festival of business is set to reward top firms
THERE is just one week left for companies to complete their entries for the only business awards that cover the whole of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. more...
Building on perfect partnership
A WORCESTER building products firm has teamed up with a drainage products company to improve its product distribution. more...
Cash in the bag
SHOPPERS can help the environment and Kemp Hospice by re-using carrier bags while shopping at a Kidderminster supermarket. more...
Tasting finest wines is their business
A WINE journalist is hoping to tempt visitors with a tipple at a major corporate entertainment show. more...
Cricket star set to open city superstore
A WORCESTER store is set to welcome an international cricketer tomorrow to carry out the official opening of its refurbished and enlarged premises. more...
Band pulls out the stops
ONE of the best brass bands in the country will again be pulling in the crowds in aid of Kemp Hospice next month. more...
Model way to boost appeal
ARTISTIC calendars featuring men and women in various states of undress are set to go on sale later this year to boost the Kemp Hospice Appeal. more...
Sweet support for hospice
ONE of Kidderminster's oldest family businesses has scooped a bottle of champagne after years of helping Kemp Hospice. more...
Vale says hands off our hospital
HANDS off Evesham Community Hospital! That was the message hammered home to the chief executive of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust at a public meeting. more...
January 23, 2003
The main news of the week is the devastating annual audit letter from the district auditor to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust. more...
A feather in Peter's cap
AN amateur photographer from Studley is gaining a national reputation for his fine images. more...
Not hall over
RUMOURS of Inkberrow Village Hall's demise have been greatly exaggerated - according to a parish councillor. more...
All out for a weighty loss
ALVECHURCH Cricket Team has launched its battle of the bulge as the players set about losing more than half a stone each. more...
Agency in plea for help
A SUPPORT agency is on the look out for parents with time to spare during the week. more...
Calling carers for unwanted cats
UNWANTED felines are in desperate need of new homes. more...
Church to uncover windows
THE "derelict" look of Kidderminster's parish church could soon disappear when the stained glass windows are opened up again and protected by a wire grille. more...
Fury as charity charge remains
LIBRARIES which took "rip off" commission charges on the sale of a Poppy Day CD have refused to scrap their official policy on making charities pay administration fees. more...
Act now before services vanish
ANYONE who witnessed last week's board meeting of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust would not exactly be filled with confidence. more...
Snapping up top photo awards
HAPPY snapper Derek Wilbraham has a big smile after winning awards in an international competition. more...
Appeal on right note
THE opening chord has been struck to set celebrations in motion for the 150th anniversary of Kidderminster's Town Hall Music Room. more...
Standards rise at town school
EDUCATION watchdogs have praised a Kidderminster secondary school for making "good improvements" since its last inspection six years ago. more...
Businesses forced to close by burst pipe
BUSINESSES which were forced to close early after a burst main left them without water could receive compensation. more...
Exam joy for schools
ALL but one of Wyre Forest's high schools showed marked improvements in their most recent GCSE results announced in today's national league tables. more...
Baby weighs in to boost church fund
AN unborn baby is set to be the star of an unusual competition. more...
Traders warned as thieves target vans
TRADERS in Bidford and Salford Priors have been warned to be vigilant after a number of cars and vans were broken into last week. more...
Braced for more strikes
MILITARY crews enjoyed a quiet 24 hours standing in for professional firefighters who staged their latest strike over pay between Tuesday and Wednesday. more...
Church vigil for peace
A SILENT vigil will be at the centre of a Prayer for Peace weekend in Kidderminster. more...
Road rage incident led to hospital for driver
A ROAD rage spat between two cars which repeatedly overtook each other left one driver in hospital after her car span out of control. more...
In step with tradition
PEOPLE can keep fit the folklore way by stepping out with Morris dancers who are on the lookout for new recruits. more...
Fire fear for tanker driver
THE driver of a fully-laden petrol tanker feared it could catch fire after a rear brake overheated. more...
Quarry blow for residents
CAMPAIGNERS against plans to dump waste in a Hartlebury quarry have been dealt a blow after a waste firm was given permission to delay the scheme. more...
Girl, 14, cut from wreck after crash
FIREFIGHTERS had to cut the roof off a car to rescue a 14-year-old girl following a three-vehicle collision. more...
Love in the small ads
WHEN romantic Lee Masterman wanted the world to know of his love for Andrea Clarke he picked the best place - the Classified Ads section in the Shuttle/Times and News. more...
Town on parade
ALCESTER'S annual Court Leet service was a big success on Sunday. more...
A mobile home park? No, it's our school!
AS soon as you pull into Alcester High School you are hit by the extent of the problem. Row upon row of ageing mobile classrooms. more...
What to buy when guilt factor strikes
FOR the first time, my New Year's resolutions include thrashing myself at the gym, nibbling lettuce leaves and regularly flushing myself out with water. more...
Councillor steps down
AN Alcester Councillor has stepped down from his post just months before the local elections take place. more...
A wind-up?
THE Globe House clock has hit bad times again. more...
Distress as school left out of bids
ALCESTER High School has been left out of the latest £120 million bid for government money by the Warwickshire LEA. more...
Vale says hands off our hospital
HANDS off Evesham Community Hospital! That was the message hammered home to the chief executive of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust at a public meeting. more...
Drivers speeds are being monitored
TRAFFIC speeds in Broadway are being surveyed in the latest stage of a long-running saga over limit signs in the village. more...
Fire strike fears
PEOPLE are being left dangerously vulnerable, it is claimed, as town firefighters joined their colleagues in the latest in a series of national strikes yesterday. more...
A Local Plan should protect our citizens
IN a recent letter, Worcester City Football Club Chairman Mike Sorenson revealed that, in their recent petition, people were asked to support a particular enabling unit - that is, B&Q as well as the stadium relocation. more...
Royal's main problem is a shortage of staff
REGARDING Worcestershire Royal Hospital, as a former patient I'd like to say it's a wonderful innovation with teething problems. more...
Suffering of the world stops him believing
SCIENCE has been quite unable to furnish any conclusive proof that God does not exist or that he is not precisely the one revealed in the pages of the Bible. more...
Politicians bent on ruining city
WORCESTER is an enigma. This is Elgar's City. more...
Politicians bent on ruining city
WHAT is the big deal over finding the necessary money for such worthy causes as the Swan Theatre? more...
Memories of a really cold winter
LOOKING at your photograph (Evening News, Wednesday, January 8) of the New Road cricket ground under a blanket of ice, I was reminded of newspaper reports from 1838. more...
Police step up their conmen crackdown
ELDERLY and vulnerable people all over the country are increasingly being targeted by conmen who are out to rob them of their savings. more...
Boffins who brought us the white sliced loaf
TUCKED away in a quiet corner of the Cotswolds is a remarkable research organisation that helps to safeguard the quality of our food and is one of the biggest employers in the area. more...
Watchdog raps dirty Alex
A HEALTH watchdog has launched a scathing attack over the "appalling" state of the Alexandra Hospital. more...
People of Wyre Forest `proved right'
DEVELOPING services at Kidderminster General Hospital could be a way out of the cash crisis in county health services, according to Dr Richard Taylor. more...
Call for board to resign
CALLS for changes at the top have been made in Wyre Forest following the Audit Commission report which indicates health chiefs missed warning signs. more...
`Truth emerges' in audit report
THE "robbery" of hospital services in Kidderminster has led to a crisis across the county, Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor claims. more...
Cancer mum gets pay-out
A MOTHER of two whose breast cancer went undetected for more than two years by Kidderminster doctors has received a four-figure pay-out. more...
From the archives
100 Years Ago more...
Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: Chairman, Tony Jerram, presided over a busy committee meeting last week. Subjects included a review of last year's events and a look forward to the proposals suggested for the forthcoming year. Terry Sparrow, treasurer and author of the society's first book, A Brief History of Badsey and Aldington, stated that almost 700 books had been sold. Committee member, Maureen Spinks, outlined the details of her book on Badsey Schools, stating that she is still researching the project, and photographs and anecdotes from previous attendees of the school were being sought. more...
Residents in call for new link road
RESIDENTS in Bewdley want a new link road - not traffic calming measures - to beat traffic misery. more...
Three in fight for seat
THREE candidates will fight for the vacant seat on Bewdley Town Council at a by-election on Thursday, February 6. more...
Red tape is holding up development
WHILE steps to streamline the planning process were being taken, the lengthy procedure of reviewing planning policy continued to put a brake on the release of large sites for development, according to Anthony Mayell, who heads Fisher German's office at Dumbleton. more...
Firm aims for a stake in growers group
A VALE of Evesham plant grower is trying to buy shares in the former Littleton and Badsey Growers. more...
Partners' delight as wetlands are revived
ENVIRONMENTAL champions from Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire have issued a leaflet to tell people about their ongoing work to protect and enhance wet grassland habitats stretching from Stratford to Slimbridge. more...
WYRE FOREST CAMCORDER CLUB
Members took a selection of videos to the first meeting of the new year, held in the Baptist Church Hall, Franche Road, Kidderminster. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE AUDIO VISUAL GROUP
The first monthly meeting of the New Year featured a number of members' own sequences. more...
FRIENDS OF YORK HOUSE
The annual meeting will be held on January 30 at 7pm at the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport. more...
STONE WI
The group met on Monday, January 6 when the draw for a bursary to Denman College was won by Liz Jinks. more...
MINSTER LADIES
The annual will be on February 5 when subscriptions will be due. more...
KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Forthcoming events organised by the group include: February 5 A History of Malvern by Lora Weaver, February 12 Woven in Kidderminster by Melvyn Thompson, February 26 The Days Of Our Youth led by members. more...
FRANCHE WI
Fish and chips, home-made apple pie with cream, and wine, were on the menu at the New Year party. more...
CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
In the first Heroes and Heroines evening, organised by Alison Osborne, a team chose words and music illustrating the person of their choice. more...
KIDDERMINSTER SOLO CLUB
The club will be holding weekly meetings at St George's Social Club, Gilbert Scott Way, Kidderminster, on Tuesday evenings. more...
KIDDERMINSTER CENTRAL MORNING TG
Edna Plimley-Rodriguez organised a Christmas lunch in December. Gloucester Docks is one of the venues suggested for the annual outing. more...
SOMERLEYTON WI
In December members attended a skittles evening, a "decorations" evening with Janet Miller at Cutnall Green, and the annual carol concert in Kidderminster Town Hall. more...
Postmaster Dave is to collect own pension
BROADWAY'S post office was on the move this week, when popular postmaster Dave Smith passed on the pension books. more...
FRIENDS OF KIDDERMINSTER CARPET MUSEUM TRUST
The first in a series of talks at Kidderminster Library will be held on Thursday, January 30, at 7.30pm. more...
KIDDERMINSTER CAMERA CLUB
On January 13 an evening of digital demonstrations was presented by members. more...
KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday there will be two rides. more...
BROOME WI
The first meeting of the new year was held on January 15. more...
WRIBBENHALL WI
Arrangements are being made for lunch on Thursday, March 13, to celebrate 75 years of the group. more...
BEWDLEY CHORAL SOCIETY
This term there will be a special vocal workshop on Tuesday, February 11 at 7.45pm with Andrea Calladine as tutor. more...
A memorable year
IN 1903 the Wright brothers made aviation history with the first successful aeroplane flight, Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union was founded and Nancy Ford was born. more...
Acorn's magic halfway mark
A £4m fundraising appeal to build a new children's hospice in Worcester for terminally ill youngsters in three counties, including the Vale of Evesham, has just reached the magic halfway mark more...
`Thieves will not stop me racing'
A Vale biker has vowed that thieves will not stop him racing after part of his classic bike was stolen last week. more...
Council steps in to stop sites
WYCHAVON District Council has quickly stepped in to stop any more unauthorised gypsy sites springing up in Cleeve Prior. more...
Centenarian's memories of the GIs
SALLY Emery celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday surrounded by family and friends at Stonebow Rest Home in Peopleton. more...
Chernobyl children enjoy special break
A COUPLE from Elmley Castle who run a charity to help children suffering from the effects of the Chernobyl disaster have four of them spending a month here. more...
Clear-up of a recycling confusion
CONFUSION over recycling household refuse has been cleared-up by Don Lawley, board member for the environment with Wychavon District Council. more...
Candles for peace as war casts the shadow
RESIDENTS are being invited to pray for peace at venues all over the Vale as thousands of British and American troops head for the Gulf. more...
Take the plunge with sharks
VOLUNTEERS are being asked to take part in a sponsored swim - with sharks. more...
Carcass burial site to become wildlife haven
THE carcass burial site at the former Throckmorton airfield is set to undergo a transformation under plans outlined by Defra. more...
Woman wrongly claimed benefits
A 26-year-old Evesham woman was given a conditional discharge by Worcester Magistrates and ordered to pay £150 costs to Wychavon District Council. more...
Station left unmanned during fire strike
EVESHAM'S fire station was left unmanned when firefighters' union members supported this week's 24-hour national strike. more...
Helpline for women
I AM writing in response to the letter from Jean Green, of the Wyre Forest Conservative Women's committee (Shuttle/Times and News, January 2), regarding the National Women's Aid Helpline. more...
Home office cash for probation staff
PROBATION staff in South Worcestershire could get a boost as a result of significant Home Office funding. more...
M25 inquest date
INQUESTS into the deaths of victims of the M25 coach crash, which killed six people, will be held in April. more...
Praise for tree `guts'
WITH reference to the item "Problem trees cannot be felled" (Shuttle/Times and News, January 9), while I do have some sympathy for the occupiers of the property, I am pleased that the district council has at last had the guts to carry out one of its statutory duties - protection of trees. more...
Chair courts a controversy
THE proposed sale of the chair on which the chairman of Evesham magistrates used to sit has angered the son of the man who donated it to the court half a century ago. more...
The Journal says...
THERE may be some who think the Journal is a bit premature in starting a campaign to safeguard our community hospitals. Not a bit of it. more...
Hospital car parking
I REFER to the letter from John Norwood regarding car parking at Kidderminster Hospital (Shuttle/Times and News, January 8). more...
OAPs have their say...
MEMBERS of the Evesham & District Pensioners' Association were fearful about what health service cuts could mean to them after attending the public meeting last Friday. more...
Colourful plea for ring road
NOW we have got Christmas over, could we look to the summer? more...
Honours could be in store
I HAVE recently received an anonymous letter from a group of people wishing to nominate a local person for an award in the Queen's Birthday Honours. more...
Thank-you to runners
FOLLOWING Bramble's Fun Run in September, we are pleased to announce that over £5,000 was raised for Bramble's Trust. more...
NZ family is recycling
I SAW the feature on the plans to introduce kerbside recycling while viewing the Shuttle/Times and News on-line. more...
Thief spared jail after bag snatch
A MAN who targeted a pensioner after she collected £500 from a building society has been spared a jail sentence. more...
Individuals recycling can make a difference
THE replies to my letter of January 2 prove that the locals can only see how recycling affects them and not how selfish actions affect the planet. more...
Festive season blitz stopped shoplifters
A FESTIVE crackdown on shoplifting and vehicle crime was also launched in Kidderminster town centre. more...
Spotting the enemy within
I WATCHED the television interview with the father of the murdered detective Steve Oake following the Manchester killing. more...
Appeal to trace driver
POLICE are appealing for a driver who knocked over an elderly man to come forward. more...
Street lighting not up to scratch
WHY does nobody seem to be taking responsibility for the state of the street lighting in Stourport High Street? more...
Backing call for sports facilities
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to support the comment by Martin Westcott (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, January 9). more...
Stolen £1m transferred through town
AN alleged scam which saw more than £1 million transferred from designer Sir Terence Conran's fortune to two Kidderminster bank accounts has led to nine arrests. more...
Don't bow to car culture
WHATEVER happened to the hospital inpatients' right to the dignified healing green surroundings of lawns and shrubs? more...
Jail for heroin addict
A TEENAGER went on the run and committed more offences after sentence was deferred on her for a handling offence, Worcester Crown Court heard. more...
Demolition is the answer
IT was wonderful to read the Letters Pages on January 9, and to know there are so many people out there who are concerned about the environment - litter, dog mess, recycling etc. more...
£1,000 damage to `trashed' home
A HOUSE was trashed by people who knew the occupants, police have said. more...
Superb care at new hospital
THERE have been so many criticisms of the Royal Worcestershire Hospital that I felt I must write my comments. more...
Appeal for park help
RESIDENTS may get to have their say on how to improve and enhance one of Redditch's best parks if a new group gets off the ground. more...
Banned from £50m debate
COMMENTS made by the chairman of Redditch Council's planning committee have led to him being banned from hearing an application for a massive £50 million sports and leisure complex. more...
Name of drummer mooted
A TOWN road could bear the name of a world-famous Redditch-born rock musician. more...
Town is streets ahead
MORE roads should be named to reflect Redditch's cultural diversity, according to a councillor. more...
Another town to rule us?
COULD Redditch be run from Kidderminster in the future? more...
Dad asks: how did my son die?
A DESPERATE father has put up a £10,000 reward for fresh information about the accident which killed his son - a year on from the tragic car crash. more...
Turning tables on schools at last!
FOR a few years now, the Evening News has been part of the call for exam league tables to cease shaping our thoughts about how good a school is. more...
Incentive for healthy lifestyle?
WE are constantly being told that we should lead healthier life styles, that we should walk or cycle whenever possible rather than driving everywhere. more...
Baldwin memorial is installed in Cathedral
ONE of the most significant but rarely visited memorials in Worcester Cathedral was installed at this time half-a-century ago. more...
Fire eater is hot stuff
A VISITING Fire Eater was clearly a major event and spectacle at Worcester 250 years ago. more...
Revamp for car park
A "DARK, dingy and dirty" Worcester car park is to receive an expensive revamp. more...
Firearms danger
FIREARMS, indiscriminately kept, were clearly just as much of a public concern 200 years ago as they are today. more...
Coronation celebrations in full swing
PLANS for celebrations to mark the June 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II were getting into full swing locally at this time 50 years ago. more...
News Items Down the Years
1803: Prince William of Gloucester has conducted himself with much gallantry in Stockholm, and such is the resolution displayed by him in all female circles that it is by no means improbable he may yet make a conquest and thereby get rid of the appellation of "Single Gloucester." more...
Wick
WICK WIVES: About 26 Wick Wives and partners met at the home of Gordon and Angela Storey for a heart-warming glass of punch and some hot food before setting off for the annual journey through the village singing their favourite carols to the accompaniment of Jenny Phillips on her recorder. more...
Pershore
FILM AT NUMBER 8: With Pershore and District Film Society, Brief Encounter (Cert U), 1hr 30mins. more...
Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: Chairman, Bridget Maslin, welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the club's 23rd year. She announced that the club will be hosting a special event in aid of funds for King George's Hall and encouraged everyone to get their tickets from Ena Thompson or herself for `An Evening with Stefan Buczacki' on March 25 which is sure to be popular. The first outing of the year will be to the Rococo Gardens to see the snowdrops in February. Peggy Atherton was presented with a silver salver as she had gained the most points for the monthly competitions during 2002. more...
Harvington
SUPPER: The fourth Villagers' Supper has been arranged for the evening of Saturday, February 8, starting at 7.30pm in the village hall. Under the name of Meeting Point (a joint venture between the discussion groups run by the village's two churches) these suppers are intended to provide a means whereby residents who do not count themselves as belonging to any established church but who are, nevertheless, interested in hearing of Christian efforts in all walks of life, may share an enjoyable meal and listen to an excellent speaker while also raising money for a worthwhile cause. The speaker on this occasion is to be Michael Norris, resourcing officer for St Basil's church, Birmingham, which is now regarded as the foremost regional charity for young homeless people in the UK. Founded in 1972, its objective is to equip these young people for an independent life in the community, providing them meanwhile with accommodation, training for employment, free crèche facilities and re-settlement support. 290 young people are housed every night in 19 residential facilities in Birmingham and one in Solihull and it is thought that these figures may well represent the main reason for there being no `cardboard city' on the streets of Birmingham. Michael Norris should be a speaker well worth hearing. Tickets for this event are £5 each, obtainable from Jenny Phillips on 870596, Liz Nunn on 870246 or Mel and Carolyn Curnock at the Post Office. Lifts can be arranged on request. more...
Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting held on January 13. more...
Evesham
RAMBLING CLUB: Rain was forecast for the December walk so members were well prepared, setting off for the last walk of 2002 around Hanbury. The start of the ramble saw a good turnout of cheerful folk donning waterproofs who set off from the car park in the woods ready to face the challenge of staying upright on the muddiest day of the year. more...
Biofuels offer a big chance for farmers
THE Government must be brave enough in 2003 to seize an opportunity which could bring more than £50m investment and generate 20,000 jobs in rural areas, according to Henry Robinson, chairman of the Gloucestershire branch of the Country Land and Business Association. more...
Ebrington
GARDEN CLUB: Members were delighted to welcome Bob Hares to their meeting on January 14. Frank Hardy, who had been coming to talk about `Scented Plants/Sensory Gardens' was unable to attend because he had recently had an accident in the icy road conditions. Bob Hares stepped in at short notice and gave a comprehensive survey of scented plants. Bob took along a large number of examples of scented plants and members were able to examine these after the talk and take cuttings if they wished. more...
Chipping Campden
DEBATING SOCIETY: The next meeting of the society will take place at 8pm on Saturday in the Church Rooms, Chipping Campden, when the motion will be: "This House believes that mobile phones should be outlawed". more...
Broadway
GARDEN CLUB: The November meeting saw a return visit by Irene Weston, who gave an illustrated talk on her trip to Australia. One of the main features was the slides of the King's Gardens situated in Perth. more...
Bredon
WHO WERE THEY?: Passers by the school last Saturday morning may have noticed a small gathering of village worthies sheltering from the icy wind, and deep in discussion. This was a site meeting for the parish council to discuss various planning applications which have been submitted, including one for some minor changes to the school's playing field. It may be the time to remind parishioners that local elections will be held in May. It is far more healthy to have competition for parish council representatives, so why not consider standing? A vast array of parish matters are discussed at meetings, including the possibility of footpath lighting, the maintenance of footpaths and right of way and the provision of amenities on the playing field. more...
Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: Plans are afoot to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the building of the new fire station. An open day or other event is scheduled for June. more...
Council single site wrangle
A DECISION to put a single site scheme for council workers in Kidderminster "on the back burner" has angered members of a task group. more...
African aid wins award
A TRAVELLING teacher has won a lifetime award for raising awareness of African culture among children and the community. more...
Who's who at new shopping centre
THE new development will provide a range of shops to complement existing town retailers. more...
Clean-up for site of the future
MONTHS of work has been spent eradicating the contamination which blighted the land, making it unsuitable for housing. more...
New face for town nears end
VISION of the Future - that was the front page headline in the Shuttle/Times and News of June 27, 1996 which hailed plans to turn Kidderminster's contaminated heartland into a multi-million pound retail zone, giving the town its biggest facelift in 200 years. more...
Concert is boost for bells
AN internationally famous choir is to stage a concert in Kidderminster to raise cash for the bells of St Mary's. more...
Work on park is hit by weather
BAD weather has halted the completion of flood defence work and a new country park in Kidderminster. more...
Tree tribute to Jessie
A GREEN-FINGERED Wolverley man who still works as a gardener at the ripe old age of 94, has planted a tree in memory of his wife. more...
£30,000 scheme to seek out opinions
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on the future of play parks, rural buses and the Citizens' Advice Bureau in a district-wide questionnaire. more...
Debate set for boost in allowances
CONTROVERSIAL proposed increases in councillors' allowances will go to a full debate. more...
Search on for `green family'
THE search is on for Wyre Forest families and individuals willing to act as recycling "guinea pigs" in a unique experiment. more...
Turning up the heat on arson
NEARLY three quarters of district fires since April were started deliberately according to Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade. more...
Success of `holly' cops
TRADERS have applauded crimebusting police patrols which slashed shoplifting in Stourport town centre in the run-up to Christmas. more...
Jail for sex case teacher
A TEACHER from a Kidderminster school has been jailed for two years and banned from working with children for the rest of his life after admitting a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Coach of the Year - Joe Dourneen
KIDDERMINSTER'S Joe Dourneen has landed Coach of the Year by succeeding in a tough task and making endurance running enjoyable for teenagers. more...
Bernard rises to robot wars challenge despite being a mere featherweight
A TEAM of scouts from Tenbury is going to war again with robot Bernard. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Appreciation award - Derek Morris
CYCLING has never been for Derek Morris but his sheer hard work behind the scenes over 10 years at Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club has earned him the Appreciation Award. more...
Farmer faces jail over tax protest
A FORMER magistrates' chairman and High Sheriff of Shropshire is prepared to face court and a possible prison sentence to protest about Council Tax. more...
It's time to start planning your float for town carnival
PLANNING is now in full swing for this year's Tenbury Carnival to be held on Monday, May 26, starting at noon. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Junior Sports Personality - Alison Young
JUNIOR sports personality Alison Young has been earmarked as a future Olympian with her inclusion in the Royal Yachting Association transition squad. more...
George to the rescue as lifebelt is spotted in bushes
TENBURY town councillor George Price went to the rescue when he heard a lifebelt - missing from the banks of the River Teme - had been caught in bushes upstream. He motored to the scene and clung onto overhanging branches to fish the lifebelt out with his garden hoe. more...
Inspectors give top marks to primary school
BURFORD Primary School is celebrating an Ofsted inspection that awarded high marks for teachers and children. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Senior Sports Personality - Richard John
Commonwealth Games appearances proved the highlight of last year and indeed the career of Senior Sports Personality Richard John who plays for Stourport Hockey Club. more...
George's war-time memories live on after gift to library
TENBURY fundraiser Maise Daily has made a special visit to Tenbury High School to accept a cheque and present a copy of her late husband George's war-time memoirs during his service with the Black Watch. more...
Rural bus services are likely to be improved
TENBURY residents can look forward to improved bus services on rural routes throughout Worcestershire and the introduction of a county-wide concessionary fares scheme, if ideas put before the county council's environment and sustainability panel get the go-ahead. more...
Aquila accused of `shoddy response' to October storms
A SHODDY response and claims of hiding behind guidelines laid down by the Department of Trade and Industry have been levelled at energy supplier Aquila following the October storms. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003
The Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation, run by the Shuttle/Times and News, will be making its annual cash awards on the night. more...
Beavers back in town thanks to leader Tricia
School's joy at grant to revamp playground
TENBURY Primary School's plans to rejuvenate the playground have got the green light from the Community Fund receiving a £3,570 grant. more...
Students visit from USA
AMERICAN students have visited their peers at The King's School, Worcester, to put on a performance. more...
Castle residents get first chance to air views on their future
BISHOP's Castle residents are being offered the chance for the first time to have their voices heard on the future of their town. more...
Hospital visit by Duncan Smith
TORY leader Iain Duncan Smith was due to highlight the importance of NHS reform during a visit to Worcester's troubled hospital this afternoon. more...
Groups urged to apply for extra cash
COMMUNITY groups and businesses are being urged to take advantage of the chance for extra cash to support their work. more...
Hard-working girls achieve full marks
ST Mary's Convent School has proved to be the best school across Worcestershire by achieving a 100 per cent pass rate at GCSE level. more...
Spring in Richard's step as he prepares for marathon
THERE is a marked spring in the step of a Ludlow runner after news he has a guaranteed place in this year's London Marathon. more...
Kart win is tribute to father
A BOY recovering from the death of his father has fulfilled both their dreams by clinching his first-ever karting championship - a milestone on the road to Formula One. more...
Extension plans
A TWO-STOREY extension to the side of a house in Salwarpe, near Droitwich, could be built if planning permission is granted. more...
Opportunity could be lost on old musem
A `PRICELESS opportunity' could be lost if plans to use Ludlow's Old Street museum building as an adult training centre are given the go ahead, the town conservation watchdogs have warned. more...
New guide to Wychavon
VISITORS to Wychavon will be spoiled for choice when deciding where to stay in the district. more...
Youth Hostel Association seeking Ludlow base
JUST four years after losing its former youth hostel at Ludford, Ludlow may once more become a watering hole on The Youth Hostel Association map. more...
Alarm over size of new hall at Upton
A NEW hall being built behind the Baptist Church at Upton-upon-Severn has alarmed town councillors by its size. more...
Two long-serving Specials heading recruitment bid
TWO long-serving police specials are carrying the banner for a new volunteer recruitment campaign in south Shropshire. more...
Press for compensation
PEOPLE who suffered hardship because of electricity failure during the October storms are being urged to press for compensation from power supplier Aquila. more...
Greenman event expands into a three-day festival
AMBITIOUS plans for an extended three-day Greenman Festival in Clun during the May Bank Holiday are rapidly moving ahead. more...
City bishop in war plea
THE Bishop of Worcester has joined other church of England bishops urging the Government not to join the United States in a war against Iraq. more...
Clear out your attic appeal as museum expands displays
A SMALL town museum whose hidden treasures have delighted visiting archaeologists is entering a new and exciting era. more...
LET'S KEEP 'EM OUT! `Turn callers away' plea
KEY to the success of any initiative to tackle distraction burglaries is persuading vulnerable and elderly people - many of them isolated and lonely - that strangers turning up on their doorsteps should not be let in. more...
Funding boost offers council arts support
CREATIVE industries in Herefordshire are to receive a funding boost to support artists and craftspeople. more...
LET'S KEEP 'EM OUT! Heartbreak for elderly
DEVASTATED, shocked, violated, and even a bit stupid - those are the typical emotions experienced by the victim of a bogus caller. more...
It all adds up for Andy Gao
IT'S official - Bredon School sixth-former Andy Gao has one of the best mathematical brains in Britain. more...
Town never felt more like singing the blues
AFTER the success of a free Blues Festival in Upton-upon-Severn last year, organisers are planning to add an extra day and an extra venue to this year's event. more...
Let's keep 'em out!
HI-TECH devices designed to help elderly people keep out the despicable thieves who prey on them in their own homes are to be handed out in a crime-busting first. more...
Football club bid reminder to public
OBJECTORS to Worcester City's Football Club's place in the Local Plan have a week to produce their arguments. more...
Man's fears over letter
A MAN who received a chain letter fears the vulnerable could fall victim to false promises of money. more...
Mixed reaction to marina plan
A REVISED plan for a marina extension and holiday village at Upton-upon-Severn has received a mixed response from members of the town council. more...
Come join us, says Norbury
DROITWICH'S Norbury Theatre is planning to open its doors to any amateur groups hit by problems at a key Worcester venue. more...
Pupils prove they are up to scratch in exams
PUPILS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have continued to improve in schools and raise standards ahead of the rest of the country. more...
Mother tells court of worries
A MOTHER has told a jury how her suspicions were aroused when a man sent a text message to her young son's mobile phone while he was at school. more...
Teen spat at city bar manager
A TEENAGER spat at a bar manager and a police officer and struck a man waiting for a taxi, after a night's drinking in Worcester. more...
Son `assaulted mum in street'
A WOMAN accused of forcing her son to have sex with her more than 20 years ago told a jury how they were close before she suspected he had burgled a church. more...
Top tourism award for museum
THE Museum of Local Life, which is currently facing closure, has been given a top tourism award. more...
`I'll slit your throat' threat by teenager
A ROW over a video led a teenager living in a Worcester children's home to threaten to slit a member of staff's throat. more...
Internet link campaign
HIGH-speed internet and e-mail links for all of Worcester is on the cards. more...
Mortgage firm is to create 100 jobs
ONE hundred new jobs are being created by a mortgage lending company that has moved into Droitwich. more...
Success at the double for twins
A SET of twins are making musical history by becoming the first to hold key positions in the National Youth Orchestra (NYO). more...
School is top of the tables
A WORCESTER school has been included in the top 100 schools in England for its 2002 GCSE results. more...
Sport
Redditch top the table
REDDITCH went top of DTZ Midlands West One after a 2-1 win over Barlaston at the weekend. more...
Pool pair make it family affair
CONGRATULATIONS this week go to father and son Glyn (Nomads) and Josh Craze (Too Pott) who have both qualified to represent their respective Welsh National teams in the forthcoming European Championships which take place in Dundalk, Ireland next month. more...
Sports Centre provides a variety of winter warmers
PRINCE Henry's Sports Hall has been the focal point for a range of indoor activities during the recent cold weather. more...
Trio record maximum but Jackie's hits spur Stanway
Evesham and District Airgun League more...
Arnold on a high
A GREY murky morning didn't deter the members and visitors to Throckmorton Clay Pigeon Club's home fixture last Sunday. more...
Grammar School grabs glory at top event
STRATFORD played host to more than 100 young fencers and their parents and supporters last weekend as the swordsmen battled for the Shake-speare's Cadet Sabre Championships in the Levi Fox Hall at King Edward VI School. more...
Purser at head
DAVE Purser led nine Evesham Wheelers on last Sunday's club run in conditions that were warm for January, although there was some localised flooding from the previous nig-ht's heavy rain. more...
Temple triumph at top
FINAL action in the C Division of the Cotswold League saw Temple Guiting qualify for the play-offs and guarantee promotion to the B Division. more...
Chippy owners should be at home at Dunthrop
WITHIN walking distance of the Dunthrop course, Fran and Chris Marriott will be looking for their horses to find their way home to the finish line in good style at Sunday's Heythrop Hunt meeting. more...
County struggle
SUCCESSIVE defeats at the start of the English Counties Division Two season has left Worcestershire staring relegation in the face. more...
23/1/03 - County suffer £41,000 deficit
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today revealed a pre-tax loss of £41,000 last season. more...
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis more...
23/1/03 - Sneekes rejects City
EX-West Brom star Richard Sneekes has rejected a chance to join Worcester City and instead announced his retirement. more...
Nap hand of tries leads to first win of new year
Pershore 27pts, Ledbury 13 more...
Burger giant comes to club's aid
YOUNG footballers in Craven Arms have netted a prize thanks to a partnership between the Football Associat-ion and the giant burger chain, McDonalds. more...
Rugby- Former top international referee to speak at Tenbury rugby dinner
TENBURY Rugby Club supporters will have the opportunity to find out `why the whistle went' when they welcome former top International referee Ed Morrison as their guest speaker at the Annual Dinner, which will be held at the Penlu Sports Club, on Friday, January 24. more...
Football- Once they settled down Hill began to turn on the heat
Clee Hill 3 Wrockwardine Wood 1 more...
Football- Ludlow are kept at bay by keeper's stunning saves
Ludlow Town 0 Stratford Town 7- more...
Tennis- Chris shows his form to win Junior Masters' elite final
Ludlow Castle Tennis Club recently held its Junior Masters, the culmination to a year of activities held for the top eight players over the year and divided into three sections according to standard of play. more...
Football- Withers grabs the winner in strong second half show
Hinton 0 Woofferton 1- more...
23/1/03 - Muddy marvels lift Brain
JOHN Brain believes Worcester Rugby Club have `something to prove to themselves' when they take on Exeter. more...
Castle put 11 past the Allstars
Richards Castle 11 more...
Springvale fail to turn pressure and possession into goals
Springvale Rovers 1 more...
Hockey team continue fine run
LUDLOW men's hockey team continued their fine run of form when they battled to a 2-2 away draw against unbeaten league leaders Pershore. more...
Home-bred soccer star kicks off Shropshire Youth Games
Shrewsbury Town FA Cup hero Jamie Tolley joined local youngsters to launch the 2003 Shropshire Youth Games on Mondayr this week. more...
Rugby- Tenbury forced to settle for draw after a late try
Birmingham CS 10 pts Tenbury 10- more...
Volleyball- Cleobury improve but still go down
Wyvern 3 more...
Rugby- Below-par Firsts sunk by late penalty at Yardley
Yardley & District 17 pts Ludlow 15- more...
Seven tries for Luctonians
LUCTONIANS kept up the pressure on the top teams in Midlands One when they hammered bottom club Barkers Butts 52-0. more...
Castle find it hard when faced by Fijian soldiers!
Prince of Wales Regiment 24 pts more...
Wanderers hold on for the points
Worcester Wanderers 24 pts Cleobury Mortimer 19 more...
23/1/03 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC more...
Barry in top spot
Evesham Jubilee Society more...
Fourths take credit
Harborne II 15, Evesham IV 7pts more...
Juniors swamped!
Redditch 36, Evesham 5pts more...
Nap hand of tries leads to first win of new year
Pershore 27pts, Ledbury 13 more...
Scrum-my time?
NEW players are invited to get to grips with ladies rugby! more...
23/1/03 - We must now focus on life without Ben
THERE'S no point in feeling sorry for ourselves after Otley. more...
Five fight back
WOODRUSH piled on the misery for doomed Five Ways Old Edwardians with a 47-12 derby win at the weekend. more...
Lichfield D-day
ALCESTER Ladies RFC face a fixture which could make or break their Midlands West Three season at the weekend. more...
Kingfishers friendly
Redditch Rugby club will entertain Camp Hill 2's in a friendly on saturday (ko 2.15pm). more...
Women cup confirmation
Redditch United Women have confirmed they will host Hereford Pegasus in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Cup at Studley FC on Sunday (ko 2pm). more...
Holders ease to success
REIGNING Indoor League champions, Evesham Cas-uals, started the defence of their title with a convincing display. more...
Cricket course
NORTH Cotswolds Young Cricketers Club is running a programme of indoor coaching courses catering for all ages at Chipping Campden Sports Centre. more...
23/1/03 - Dragons prove too hot
DRAGONS were the top scorers of the week in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. more...
Stourport face Tenbury
STOURPORT Hockey Club women's first team return to Worcestershire First Division action on Saturday when they entertain Tenbury (2pm). more...
Norton set for warm-up trip
WORCESTER Norton Hockey Club women have their last pre-league warm-up game at Aldridge on Saturday. more...
Luctonians looking to close gap
LUCTONIANS Rugby Club continue their charge for a top two Midlands One finish when they welcome Kenilworth to Mortimer Park on Saturday. more...
County fightback in vain at Warwick
WORCESTERSHIRE went down 44-36 to Warwickshire in their latest inter-county netball match at the University of Warwick. more...
Perdiswell hosts England hopefuls
ENGLAND'S best young hockey players will be displaying their skills in Worcester in the National Indoor Championships which starts tomorrow. more...
Sneekes rejects City
EX-West Brom star Richard Sneekes has rejected a chance to join Worcester City and instead announced his retirement. more...
Muddy marvels lift Brain
JOHN Brain believes Worcester Rugby Club have `something to prove to themselves' when they take on Exeter. more...
County suffer £41,000 deficit
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today revealed a pre-tax loss of £41,000 last season. more...
KCs' close call
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians U-17s failed to recover after gifting two early tries to Stourbridge in a 22-17 home cup defeat. more...
Rugby round-up
STOURPORT are still lying dangerously close to the North Midlands One basement after a 22-8 home defeat to fellow strugglers Bromyard. more...
Comeback is not enough
A LONG Christmas break left Cleobury Mortimer with little preparation but they nearly snatched victory from the jaws of a 24-19 defeat at Worcester Wanderers. more...
Winger Wakefield inspires try feast
WINGER Richard Wakefield bagged a six-minute hat-trick of tries as title-chasing Kidderminster Carolians crushed Newport 61-5 in Midlands Three West (North). more...
Stanley the starter
Welland Utd 0, more...
Badgers take a bashing
Evesham Utd U-9 5, more...
Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) more...
Robins rule over Rangers
Evesham Utd Robins U-10 4, Worcester Rgrs 1 more...
Team no shrimps after cup victory
PRAWN Stars were crowned Kidderminster Six-a-Side League Cup champions at Stourport High School when they beat All Stars 2-1 in a tense final. more...
Summit stay secured
Dunnington U-9 0, more...
Karla back in loss
FERNDALE U-16s girls lost their first Central Warwickshire League game of 2003 with a 3-2 defeat at Leafield Athletic. more...
Six-hit United back with bang
Evesham Utd U-13 6, more...
Football club gains award
FERNDALE Youth have followed several other Wyre Forest clubs by achieving their Charter Standard Club Award. more...
Adam the apple of United's eye!
Chasewell Park 3, more...
Ladies' big match
BURLISH Olympic Ladies have a major test of their title credentials when they entertain Worcester City on Sunday at Lickhill Middle School, Stourport (2pm). more...
Keyworth flying for Ferndale
DAVID Keyworth hit a hat-trick for Ferndale Flyers when they beat Swinmoor Rangers 4-0 at home in Stourport and District Youth League U-13s Division One. more...
PARK INN AC
FUR and Feather, Haye Farm: Carl Carter 41-5, Barry Chesson 23-3-8, Shaun Pearce 13-10, Kevin Driver 10-7-8, Dan Farmer 10-7. more...
Wolverley cheer in Shield success
IT was a good week for Wolverley teams in the Kidderminster and District Football League Fire Shield. more...
BRIDGE AC
LYTTELTON, River Severn: M Millinchip 0-9-8 (three roach). more...
Parker's chance
PROMISING keeper Steve Parker has been offered trials by Crewe Alexandra and Bury. more...
Misery for Malvern as Alan and David prove deadly duo
AFTER a longer than expe-cted break, Bredon Colts teams were back in action last weekend. more...
REGENT AC
A CONTEST is on Sunday on the Lyttelton, pegs 1-25 with an 8am draw on the bank. more...
Broadway seal semi spots at the double
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League more...
Peddie decides end-to-end clash
PAUL Peddie grabbed the decider in his first game of the season as Wyre Forest Brintons edged a 5-4 thriller at Bustleholme Reserves in West Midlands League Division One South. more...
Knockout win is a big boost
Evesham United Ladies 3, Bredon 2 more...
Make hay on pitch return!
Cheslyn Hay 0, more...
GOLDEN MAGGOT AC
PRESENTATION trophies: most improved angler Danny Marson, WA Bedford Trophy (heaviest fish) Tom Gardener, Paul Key Trophy (heaviest bag) Tim Jones, John Padgett Memorial Trophy Andy Napthine. more...
Davies' deflection fires Chaddesley
A DEFLECTED shot from substitute Gavin Davies 10 minutes from time gave Chaddesley Corbett a close-fought 1-0 win over Lye Town Reserves in West Midlands League Division One South. more...
Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
FC Lakeside 1, Badsey Rgrs U-13 10 more...
Sign on course
THE Worcestershire FA is staging a Level One Club Coaching course at Prince Henry's High School. more...
WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
MONKHALL: J Brown 3-7, D Saunders 2-8, P Bruce 2-5, M Brown 2-3, T Hyrons 2-2. more...
Littleton eye date in final
Littleton 2, Earlswood Town 0 more...
Hough finishes off struggling Malvern
A CONVINCING 5-1 win at bottom club Malvern Rangers kept up Bewdley Town's challenge for the West Midlands League Division One South title. more...
WREN'S NEST AC
CLENSMORE: P Jenkins 1-6, M Carey 0-6-8, G Kershaw 0-3-0. more...
BANKSIDERS AC
THE next contest is at Wellfield, Island Pool, on Sunday, meeting at 7.30am. more...
WILLIS BUND AC
MEMBERS are asked to attend a meeting at the Eagle's Nest on Monday at 8pm. more...
BEWDLEY AS
STAFFORDSHIRE/Worcestershire Canal, Lyttelton water, Bonemill: Derek Buckle 2-904dr, Don Evington 2-6-8, Clive James 10-12-8, Stan James 1-9-8, Mick Scott 1-1-8. more...
GILT EDGE AC
THE annual meeting is on Sunday at The Woodman Inn, Stourport, at noon. more...
BLACK BOY AC
STRAWBERRY Pool: A Williams 6-8, R Moule 4-8, I Perrins 3-11. more...
OLD BEAR AC
THERE will be a knockabout contest on the Stackpool on Sunday - honoraries will be welcome if they wish to take part. more...
WAGGON AND HORSES, BEWDLEY
HIGH Oak: B Hipkiss and S Walton 11lb 8oz, C Reed 10-0. more...
BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. more...
Viva Shatterford for trout anglers
FOUR anglers on the Andy Capp Lake at Shatterford Lakes Fishery caught 23 trout between them with an average weight of 1lb. more...
MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 19.
The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. more...
ANDREW CORBETT - Forward, wide midfield. 20/2/82. 6ft. Squad number 17.
The Worcester-born teenager has worked his way through the youth set-up and reserves to get a handful of first-team chances. more...
JOHN MELLIGAN - Midfielder. 11/2/82. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 24.
Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month. more...
SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. more...
SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. more...
DAIRE DOYLE - Midfield 18/10/80. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 15.
Dubliner Doyle began his career back in his native Ireland with Cherry Orchard before being snapped up by Premiership Coventry City for a nominal fee in 1998. more...
DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. more...
KENNY COLEMAN - Right-back, centre-back. 20/9/82. 6ft. Squad number 26.
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. more...
ABDOU SALL - Centre-back. 1/11/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 2.
Senegal-born Sall began his career with French Third Division Montauban and impressed enough to be snapped up by Toulouse. more...
Back in groove
CHESS: Kidderminster returned to winning form in Worcestershire League Division Two with a 4.5-0.5 home victory over Hagley. more...
Records smashed
TRIVIA: A re-arranged match in the Kidderminster League proved to be a record-breaker. more...
Rare dark spot
DOMINOES: Sun and Slipper are now leading Rock and District League by four points though they did slip to an uncustomary defeat against Tavern 6-5. more...
Normans storm
BOWLING: With three weeks left in the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Indoor League, Stormin Normans continue to lead after a comfortable 22-15 win over bottom side Pams People. more...
Score not so Dire
BOWLING: Dire Straits finally got off the mark in the Gilt Edge Short Mat League with their first point against Stourport. more...
Morris is the man
DARTS: Red Lion's AJ Morris caused one of the biggest upsets in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League Singles Knockout first round when he beat the holder and number one seed R Adams 2-0. more...
A Royal title in Cleobury
NETBALL: Royal Oak's 10th victory in succession gave them their fourth Cleobury Sports Centre Ladies' Division One title in a row. more...
Searching for win
NETBALL: Worcestershire need a win to lift confidence and stave off the threat of relegation to English Counties League Division Three after two defeats. more...
Portugal goes cold for Pete
GOLF: Shatterford man Pete Williams has vowed to try again for the Wilson Matchplay Golf Championship after finishing sixth in the grand final in Portugal. more...
Swim gala jubilation
SWIMMING: The club galas got off to a great start for Wyre Forest as they won the Worcester Winter League first round in Halesowen. more...
Snooks in charge
SNOOKER: Snooks A extended their lead at the top of the Kidderminster Wednesday League to nine points following their 5-0 defeat of bottom side St John's E. more...
A nearing the Bs
SNOOKER: Snooks A have drawn one point closer to their B team at the top of the Kidderminster and District Monday League Division One. more...
23/1/03 - Hinshelwood targets Rotherham comeback
BEN Hinshelwood undergoes surgery today with the message to supporters - I'll be back. more...
Institute back on the march
TABLE TENNIS: Bewdley Institute A moved back to the top of Kidderminster League Division Two on games won after a whitewash of their own B team. more...
Fantastic Fay
ATHLETICS: Fay Kitchen recorded Kidderminster and Stourport's best display of the day in the U-17s girls' category at the West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country League at Sandwell Valley. more...
Daring drive from Freke
MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke was up against several top-seeded drivers as he secured second in his first competitive outing in the 125 Rotax Max non-gearbox class. more...
Helen weaves her web
MARTIAL ARTS: Helen Weaver was the star performer among the kickboxing champions at Eclipse Martial Arts Centre. more...
Players change belt colours
JUDO: It was time for a colour change for many of the Samurai Judo Club juniors as 17 of them were all promoted at a recent grading, where they won the vast majority of the contests. more...
Magic Matt is the Law for Cobras
BASKETBALL: Airedale Kidderminster Cobras' fortunes improved after the Christmas break with a 77-65 West Midlands Premier League beating of Cannock Chase Panthers. more...
A Maverick knock-out
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer's men were knocked out of the EVA Shield in a 3-0 second-round defeat at Swindon-based Malmesbury Mavericks. more...
No happy new year for town
HOCKEY: Relegation-threatened Kidderminster had no answer to the pressure of West Bridgford, crashing to an 11-0 DTZ League Midlands One defeat. more...
Stars survive an indoor slide
HOCKEY: Second place descended into a relegation battle during a dramatic National Indoor League Premier Division turn-around for Stourport. more...
Chad's double break blow
MOTORSPORT: Talented young motorsport star Chad Yarranton's season has been devastated after the Stourport teenager broke both ankles in a training accident. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Coach of the Year - Joe Dourneen
KIDDERMINSTER'S Joe Dourneen has landed Coach of the Year by succeeding in a tough task and making endurance running enjoyable for teenagers. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Junior Sports Personality - Alison Young
JUNIOR sports personality Alison Young has been earmarked as a future Olympian with her inclusion in the Royal Yachting Association transition squad. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Appreciation award - Derek Morris
CYCLING has never been for Derek Morris but his sheer hard work behind the scenes over 10 years at Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club has earned him the Appreciation Award. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003 Senior Sports Personality - Richard John
Commonwealth Games appearances proved the highlight of last year and indeed the career of Senior Sports Personality Richard John who plays for Stourport Hockey Club. more...
WYRE FOREST SPORTS AWARDS 2003
The Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation, run by the Shuttle/Times and News, will be making its annual cash awards on the night. more...
Millers make a meal of it
FECKENHAM boosted their survival prospects last night (Wednesday) after coming back from 3-1 down to beat relegation-haunted Cheslyn Hay 4-3. more...
Regals triumph
Redditch Regals won a tight encounter 67-61 against Birmingham Force last night (Wednesday). more...
23/1/03 Another key role for Conway
HARRIERS have confirmed physio Jimmy Conway now has extra responsibilities off the pitch following the exit of general manager Geoff Butler. more...
Church date
Alvechurch have rearranged their Midland Combination Premier Division fixture at Bolehall Swifts for next Tuesday (January 28, ko 7.45pm) more...
23/1/03 Melligan in race to face Bury
MIDFIELD maestro John Melligan is fighting to be fit to help his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates recover from their Worcestershire Senior Cup embarrassment. more...
23/1/03 Adie Smith and Ian Britton after Darlington
ADIE Smith admitted Kidderminster Harriers just could not deal with big forward Matt Clarke who sealed their fate on Saturday. more...
Sophie hits double for villagers
Bretforton Ladies 4, Hereford 2 more...
Six-hit Bret hand out a caning
Blockley 2, Bretforton II 6 more...
Friendly fun a boost for league return
Badsey 4, Blockley Mixed 2 more...
Dale-Smith double earns a draw
Pershore 2, Ludlow 2 more...
Swifts
23/1/03 Swifts defend win run
HOT-SHOTS Mangotsfield United are the next challenge for in-form Stourport Swifts who made it three wins in a row on Saturday. more...
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