Stories for 8 August 2007

Body And Soul

Hypnotherapy is John’s passion and profession

AT the ripe of old age of 81 a still sprightly John Freeman Cartwright finally agreed, with pained reluctance, to retire as a hynotherapist.  more...

Hypnotherapy is John’s passion and profession

AT the ripe of old age of 81 a still sprightly John Freeman Cartwright finally agreed, with pained reluctance, to retire as a hynotherapist.  more...

Business

Post Office ‘solution’ is utter rubbish

IT SHOULD come as no great surprise to anyone in Worcester that the battle to keep the city's main post office in Foregate Street has been lost.  more...

Prestigious award for two top city estate agents

WORCESTER estate agents Andrew Grant and Premier Places have been officially informed that they are to receive an award in the prestigious Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2007.  more...

Firm’s boilers to heat up Hillsborough Castle

DROITWICH based combustion specialist Nu-way has won the contract to supply renewable heating equipment to the Northern Ireland Office at Hillsborough Castle.  more...

Cricket

Spin kings seal victory to send Green top of the pile

SIMON Froggatt hailed a complete performance from his Barnt Green side after they topped the table with an emphatic win over West Bromwich Dartmouth.  more...

Sunday stumble

DROITWICH Spa's Sunday team also suffered defeat at the weekend when they were beaten by Stourbridge.  more...

Under-strength Croft suffer heavy defeat

Worcestershire County League Division Three.  more...

Spa suffer more batting woe as title push fades

A DISASTROUS batting collapse for the second consecutive week saw Droitwich Spa suffer a three wicket defeat at the hands of Astwood Bank.  more...

Boars must prepare for survival scrap

BROMSGROVE are facing a battle to stay in Division One after holding on for a losing draw against Halesowen.  more...

Boars must prepare for survival scrap

BROMSGROVE are facing a battle to stay in Division One after holding on for a losing draw against Halesowen.  more...

Football

Spartak edge out grafting Droitwich

TWO superb strikes from Martell Beckford gave Barnt Green Spartak a 2-0 win over hardworking Droitwich Spa on Saturday.  more...

A mixed bag for Fairfield in friendlies

THERE were mixed fortunes for Fairfield Villa as they prepared for Saturday's Midland Combination First Division opener against Newhall United.  more...

Sides will square up once more

BROMSGROVE Rovers have been handed another trip to bitter rivals Redditch United in the second round of the Worcestershire Senior Cup.  more...

General

Going batty over welcome visitors

BATS are set to cause a flap when Witley Court extends its opening hours for special walks around the house and its grounds.  more...

Summer nights on safari

CLOWNS and jesters will add a spark to West Midland Safari Park's first late night openings this summer.  more...

Kidder News Latest

It’s safety first for smart youngsters

YOUNGSTERS got the green light after completing a road safety event as part of National Child Safety Week.  more...

100 years of

A FUN-filled week was held in Wyre Forest as part of the worldwide celebrations to mark the centenary year of Scouting.  more...

100 glorious years

A FUN-filled week was held in Wyre Forest as part of the worldwide celebrations to mark the centenary year of Scouting.  more...

100 glorious years

A FUN-filled week was held in Wyre Forest as part of the worldwide celebrations to mark the centenary year of Scouting.  more...

Gas cylinder catches fire

PRODUCTION was temporarily halted at a Cookley manufacturer after a fire involving a gas cylinder.  more...

Gas cylinder catches fire

PRODUCTION was temporarily halted at a Cookley manufacturer after a fire involving a gas cylinder.  more...

Gas cylinder catches fire

PRODUCTION was temporarily halted at a Cookley manufacturer after a fire involving a gas cylinder.  more...

Murder jury expected to go out

THE jury in the Phillip Green murder trial is expected to go out today to consider its verdict after His Honour Judge David Matthews finishes summing up the case this morning.  more...

Murder trial jury set to go out

THE jury in the Phillip Green murder trial is expected to go out today to consider its verdict after His Honour Judge David Matthews finishes summing up the case this morning.  more...

Murder trial jury set to go out

THE jury in the Phillip Green murder trial is expected to go out today to consider its verdict after His Honour Judge David Matthews finishes summing up the case this morning.  more...

Murder trial jury set to go out

THE jury in the Phillip Green murder trial is expected to go out today to consider its verdict after His Honour Judge David Matthews finishes summing up the case this morning.  more...

Panto profits

ARELEY Kings Players have donated proceeds from their popular annual pantomime to local charities.  more...

Lucy vows to help children

BLUSHING brides are invited to relive their big day at a charity ball organised as part of national Wear Your Wedding Dress Day.  more...

Online poll result

The majority of people responding to last week's online poll, have had difficulty getting to see their doctor.  more...

Online poll result - doctor's appointments

The majority of people responding to last week's online poll, have had difficulty getting to see their doctor.  more...

Attempted murder charge

POLICE investigating a stabbing outside Kidderminster Hospital at the weekend have charged a man with attempted murder.  more...

Man arrested

POLICE investigating a disturbance at the Sportsman Pub in Park Street, Kidderminster, on Sunday evening have arrested a man.  more...

Assault arrest

POLICE investigating a disturbance at the Sportsman Pub in Park Street, Kidderminster, on Sunday evening have arrested a man.  more...

Latest

Planned rise for hospital beds calls scrapped

A MOVE to increase the cost of making phone calls from beds in hospitals across Worcestershire has been scrapped.  more...

This is the best summer will get

ANYONE hoping a belated heat wave will hit Worcestershire, now the summer weather pattern has finally changed for the better, is likely to be disappointed.  more...

Post card fight against crime

A BRIGHT yellow postcard has become the latest weapon in the fight against car crime.  more...

Ex-mayor's parting gift to charities

TWO Worcester-based charities have each been given a £12,300 windfall by a former Mayor of Worcester.  more...

Fords danger to be highlighted after death

COUNCILLORS have called for the dangers of fords to be made clearer to drivers following the death of a Worcestershire judge.  more...

Fords danger to be highlighted after death

COUNCILLORS have called for the dangers of fords to be made clearer to drivers following the death of a Worcestershire judge.  more...

Students given clearing advice

THOUSANDS of students in Worcestershire eagerly awaiting their A-level results are being offered advice on Clearing.  more...

It's full steam ahead for Evesham rally

IT will be full steam ahead for an annual rally at Evesham this year.  more...

Man stranded in Dubai on his way home

A MAN who has been trapped in Dubai for 14 months after having his passport confiscated is finally free to return to Worcester.  more...

Village protest against mast

RESIDENTS in a village near Worcester are launching a campaign against plans to site a mobile phone mast near a primary school.  more...

Salt festival boost for flood hit Droitwich

FLOOD hit traders in Droitwich have been promised a much needed boost thanks to a second Salt Day festival which is planned for the town.  more...

Man charged with attempted murder

A 40-year-old man from Kidderminster has been charged with attempted murder.  more...

Man burnt tackling chip pan fire

A MAN suffered painful burns to his arms and chest after trying to put out a chip pan fire.  more...

Letters

Dorothy Squires’ show was a sell-out success

SIR - I am surprised that a paper of your standing allows a columnist such as John Phillpott to write such drivel every Saturday.  more...

Listen to Fats for real piano skill

SIR - I agree wholeheartedly with the views express by your eminent writer and critic John Phillpott regarding the quality (or otherwise) of the music purveyed by Elton John. (Worcester News, July 28).  more...

Come on council, speed things up

SIR - You reported how the city council is installing a new computer system to speed up its response to correspondence.  more...

Let’s look to Ireland for inspiration

SIR - Most young couples cannot afford to buy a house or flat because of escalating house prices.  more...

Look into our lunch club funding

SIR - All in sheltered accommodation have received a letter from Worcester Community Housing to say that the funding of the lunch club could be ended on January 1, 2008, by Worcester City Council.  more...

Wall wait

IS there anyone out there that can throw some light on why the parapet wall at the Tardebigge Tunnel, on the Birmingham-Worcester Canal, has taken so long to effect its rebuilding?  more...

Ripped off

I DO not know how BT has the nerve to say its prices are falling on the TV.  more...

Shock find

I WAS waiting recently for my green bin to be recycled when I opened my green bin.  more...

Burnt issue

BEING as Saturday, July 28, was the best day we had had in some time, I took the opportunity to take a nice stroll over the railway line to Valley Way, Droitwich.  more...

Damage

I WRITE in response to the letter in Your view on July 25 from M Jones of Marlbrook concerning the damage allegedly being caused to Old Birmingham Road by heavy lorries en route to the landfill site.  more...

So callous!

I CANNOT put into words what I would like to say to the cruel car driver who came speeding down Barley Mow Lane, Catshill, on the evening of July 24.  more...

Parents pay

A RECENT headline on your news pages said - Motorists misery as vandals strike in Bromsgrove and Rubery.' Do these vandals not realise that the general cost of insurance goes on their parents' car insurance as well. Insurance companies give you a premium discount if you keep your car in a garage over night, something worth considering. These vandals may be car owners themselves one day. Maybe this letter can be read to children by their parents in the hope that cars will be left alone.  more...

Going up?

WHEN we eventually get our wonderful new train station in Bromsgrove and a larger car park will Bromsgrove DistrictCouncil hike up the parking charge even more?  more...

Extra costs

LIKE Alan Thompson, I am disgusted at the proposed £3 per day car park charges that may be introduced if a planned car park goes ahead at Droitwich train station.  more...

Cleaned out

I WOULD like to make a plea for the owners of Daisy White dry cleaners in Droitwich to provide its customers with a correct telephone number or at least the company who are dealing with their administration seeing as they have left an incorrect contact number on their door since closing suddenly last week.  more...

Our faith

WE really feel we need to reply to the article about Jesus and the Holy Spirit being taken out of prayers at the beginning of council meetings in Bromsgrove.  more...

Make up your mind

I read that Bromsgrove District Council will open in prayer without speaking about Jesus or Holy Spirit.  more...

Prayer anger

I READ with utter disgust that when saying a prayer at the opening of Bromsgrove District Council meetings it would omit Jesus and the Holy Spirit as these words could upset members of other faiths.  more...

Canal restoration could bring flood relief

DURING the recent floods, the existing stretches of the Droitwich Barge and Junction Canals through the town were able to take some of the excess water which was flowing down the River Salwarpe.  more...

Kept us all afloat

MAY I, on behalf of Henry and Simon Brummel, offer our most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the wonderful way in which Darryl Bradford and his staff from Rossini's Restaurant kept the inner man of the flood victims afloat with food and drink through what was an extremely difficult week.  more...

Extra costs

LIKE Alan Thompson, I am disgusted at the proposed £3 per day car park charges that may be introduced if a planned car park goes ahead at Droitwich train station.  more...

Burnt issue

BEING as Saturday, July 28, was the best day we had had in some time, I took the opportunity to take a nice stroll over the railway line to Valley Way, Droitwich.  more...

Shock find

I WAS waiting recently for my green bin to be recycled when I opened my green bin.  more...

Shock find

I WAS waiting recently for my green bin to be recycled when I opened my green bin.  more...

Ripped off

I DO not know how BT has the nerve to say its prices are falling on the TV.  more...

Cleaned out

I WOULD like to make a plea for the owners of Daisy White dry cleaners in Droitwich to provide its customers with a correct telephone number or at least the company who are dealing with their administration seeing as they have left an incorrect contact number on their door since closing suddenly last week.  more...

Shuttle under fire over front page

WELL, for some time now we have wondered why we have wasted 60p buying The Kidderminster Shuttle, but the end has come.  more...

Story was NOT news

WITH regard to your front page story of August 2, if a 20-year-old girl leaves her home, her mother's home and her boyfriend's home, whether she is pregnant or not, this is NOT news.  more...

Not worthy of printing

HAS the Kidderminster Shuttle nothing better to put on its front page than the disgusting photograph of a pregnant young woman who is obviously angling to get herself a nice little flat somewhere, all paid for by the rate payers of Kidderminster.  more...

Many people worse off

I WAS disgusted to see you used your front page to publish the story of a pregnant girl with troubles.  more...

Centenary thanks

WE would just like to express our sincere thanks to all Scout, Cub and Beaver leaders in the district who gave up a week of their own time to participate in the Scouting Centenary Jamboree.  more...

Town retains ideals

I LIVED in Stourport and Great Witley before moving to the USA in 1975. In recent years I have kept up with "local" news via the internet.  more...

Flood appeal to break £2,000 barrier

I WOULD like to thank the people of Bewdley (and further a field) who have so generously donated money to my flood appeal.  more...

Exempt from law on school run

WITH reference to the letter from a Bewdley resident (Different code for School Run), I have to say I completely agree.  more...

Spanish look

IT has been some time since I visited Kidderminster. I recently arrived by train and walked into the town centre.  more...

'Human side' missing

I SYMPATHISE most strongly with the mum who has to get two children to two different schools at the same time (Shuttle, Front Page, June 28).  more...

Happy ending to search for Jack

LAST Thursday my daughter and I decided to visit the riverside in Stourport with my three-year-old grandson Jack.  more...

Bewdley needs one-way system

I HAVE considered the proposal for a footbridge over the River Severn at Bewdley and I would like to make the following suggestions and observations.  more...

LETTER FROM BRUSSELS

THE EU has agreed an important law which will benefit millions of people travelling or trading across Europe.  more...

Local News

Are you ready for your child’s return to school?

Have you sorted the following:- 1. Brought/ordered appropriate school uniform 2. Sports Kit 3. Shoes/Trainers/plimsolls 4. School book bag and games kit bag 5. Lunch box and flask if taking packed lunches or booked school lunches 6. Waterproof coat 7. Haircuts/hair bands etc 8. Made a note of all allergy details/medication if required 9. Pencil case 10. Pens, Pencils, Ruler, Eraser etc 11. Labelled everything with your child's name 12. Organised transport and bus passes 13. If your child is walking, organised him/her to walk with friends 14. If your child is using a bike, checked all the lights and brakes are working correctly and that they have a safety helmet 15. Make sure that the school has emergency contact numbers 16. Make sure that your child goes to bed early the night before they start their new school so that they are not tired.  more...

Are you ready for your child’s return to school?

Have you sorted the following:-  more...

Are you ready for your child’s return to school?

Have you sorted the following:-  more...

Talented Young People

Are you aged between 13 and 24 years of age. Have you got a talent you want to share with the world? Have you run out of ideas on how to progress your talent any further? Do you want to know what it would take to achieve your dreams? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then help is finally on hand.  more...

Manager'S View

Come and support City in our opener

I WOULD like to urge all of our fans to come out in force to watch our opening game of the season at home to Hyde on Saturday.  more...

Memory Lane

25 Years Ago - July 30, 1982

FRANK Haines, a hale and hearty 88-year-old, and a regular at the Gate Hangs Well pub at Woodgate, near Bromsgrove, for the past 70 years was celebrating after landlord Mark Giles decreed he should be given a pint of his favourite mild on the house every day in recognition of his long standing custom. Frank, who lived in nearby Woodgate Cottages, visited his local twice a day and it was estimated during those 70 years he had drunk 51,100 pints or 6,000 gallons. He had taken his first tentative sip of ale at the age of 12 while working at a cider mill opposite the pub.  more...

50 Years Ago - August 10, 1957

THERE was a record attendance at Barnt Green's annual bank holiday flower show held at the Poplars in Bittell Road. Before the opening Bromsgrove Town Band led a fancy dress parade through the village to the show. In addition to the horticultural exhibits were various sideshows and a baby show. Lucky John Pratt from Rednal demonstrated his bowling skills by winning both the pig and a barrel of beer.  more...

100 Years Ago - August 10, 1907

RESIDENTS in Bromsgrove were looking forward to an improved postal service thanks to the Post Office acquiring a delivery motor van. In future letters destined for the Birmingham area and posted in the town up to 4pm would be guaranteed delivery that same evening. The Messenger commented it would be a boon for businesses.  more...

Changing face in the 1960s

MUCH of the charm associated with many of our towns and villages is down to the diverse architectural styles of their buildings.  more...

Music

Rocking Droitwich pub

A NIGHT of EMO, punk and alternative rock takes place at a Droitwich Spa pub on Saturday.  more...

Bragg heads for Chainmakers’ Festival

POLITICAL singer-songwriter Billy Bragg will headline the Women Chainmakers' Festival which returns for its third year at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, on Saturday, September 15.  more...

Coming up on stage...

BIG Band fans should head to Malvern this month with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and The Big Chris Barber Band set to appear at the town's theatres.  more...

News

Mason poised to make his County return

MATT Mason is in line to make his long-awaited return to first team action today after being sidelined all season following shoulder surgery.  more...

How do you think Worcester City will fare in Blue Square North this season?

WORCESTER City begin their Blue Square North promotion bid at home to Hyde United on Saturday.  more...

Malik goes on loan to Notts for month

WORCESTERSHIRE have farmed Nadeem Malik out on loan to injury-hit Nottinghamshire for the next month.  more...

Rovers and college to stage academy trials

SCHOOL leavers interested in pursuing their interest in football are being given a chance to enrol in a brand new Football Academy thanks to a joint venture between NEW College Sixth Form Centre and Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Poor discipline angers boss

ROD Brown said he was angered by his Bromsgrove Rovers side's poor discipline in Thursday's ill-tempered friendly at Redditch United, as he faces kicking off the new season without three players.  more...

Wheelers pass through three counties

EVESHAM Wheelers' club run took in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire as riders made their way up and over the Cotswolds on the way to Long Compton.  more...

Final friendly outing at Moreton

PAUL West sends out his Evesham players for their final warm-up match at Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday.  more...

Whitehead is on the mend

CAPTAIN Stuart Whitehead is on the road to recovery after his hernia surgery but believes he will have to fight for his place in Kidderminster Harriers' team if they start the season well.  more...

Winning start is target for Yates

Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has admitted he can't wait to get the season underway after a busy pre-season.  more...

Reports

County are given hard time at the Rose Bowl

BOTTOM-of-the-table Worcestershire were on the receiving end of another battering in LV County Championship Division One.  more...

Calm restored as Rovers show flashes of potential

Rovers 0 Alfreton 0.  more...

Russell off the mark in draw

Rovers 2 Stoke City 2.  more...

Results

Crusader County League seconds scores

CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Astwood Bank v Droitwich Droitwich won by seven wickets.  more...

Round-Up

Worcester stars close on medal glory in Beijing

WORCESTER rower Sarah Cowburn stormed into the semi-finals at the world junior championships in China, leading all the way to the line in her six-boat heat.  more...

Droitwich Seconds are top of the tree

DROITWICH kept up their lead of Crusader Worcestershire League Second XI Division One with a seven-wicket win at Astwood Bank.  more...

Taylor gives spark to Nomads’ claim

GEOFF Taylor and Dannie Rees guided Worcester Nomads to a table-topping victory at Redditch in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One.  more...

Jamie is the hero in final triumph

HIMBLETON claimed the Worcester Evening League's Dowdeswell Cup with a seven-wicket final win over Stoke Prior.  more...

County record superb success

WORCESTERSHIRE sealed a 22-run victory over high-flying Sussex in the Image Company Home Counties Over 60s Championship at Malvern.  more...

Gwynne’s hot form for club and Worcs

TEENAGER Liam Gwynne has been in top form for club and county.  more...

Brintons duo are scaring batters

GAVIN Bryan and Lee Waldron again proved the thorn in Crusader Worcestershire League Division Five batting line-ups.  more...

Canon Frome pick up second win

THE Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four South season has been something of an uphill struggle so far for Canon Frome.  more...

Brett’s hard work pays off with 8-56

HOURS of hard work in the nets between father and son was the key to Brett D'Oliveira's match-winning haul of 8-56 for Ombersley Seconds against Studley in Birmingham League Division Three.  more...

Johnson signs on for two months

HEREFORD have signed former Leeds United striker Simon Johnson on a two-month contract.  more...

Lizard stolen

A PET lizard, worth about £300, has been stolen from a home in Bromsgrove, the second similar theft recently. Bromsgrove police have appealed for the safe return of the reptile stolen in a burglary last weekend. Sometime between 8 and 11pm on Sunday, a flat in the Charford area was broken into and the bearded dragon stolen. The lizard is said to be about 50cm long and mainly grey with an orange beard. A spokesman for Bromsgrove police said: "The theft of her lizard has left the owner feeling distraught and we are appealing for anyone with information to pass this on to police as soon as they can. A similar lizard was stolen in Charford recently, but was later returned safe and well and the owner is hopeful that the same will happen with her pet." Anyone with information regarding the burglary is asked to call PC Fludgate, at Bromsgrove police station, on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  more...

Trio of successes for town golf club

AFTER qualifying for the regional finals at Thornbury, Bromsgrove's Bev Dodds and Debbie Degge battled in atrocious conditions to win a place in the UK NAPGC finals at St Andrews in September.  more...

Cameras start rolling for free fighting DVD

THE Bromsgrove based British Free Fighting Academy is set to release an exciting DVD aimed at instructions for ladies' self-protection.  more...

Medical Corps mates sought

LOCAL soldiers who saw military service in the early 1950s in the Middle East are being sought to attend a reunion later this year.  more...

Free school travel

MORE pupils from low-income families in Bromsgrove and Droitwich will be eligible for free school transport from Worcestershire County Council when the new term starts.  more...

Basketball coaching

THERE will be plenty of slam-dunking fun this summer with Worcestershire School of Basketball hosting a series of camps.  more...

Ron backs golf day

ONE of football's best known names, Big Ron' Atkinson has thrown his weight behind this year's Birmingham Press Club golf day.  more...

Basketball coaching

THERE will be plenty of slam-dunking fun this summer with Worcestershire School of Basketball hosting a series of camps.  more...

Proposal for housing prompts protest

RESIDENTS of Clent have begun a campaign against one of the proposed locations for a new affordable housing development in Holy Cross Green.  more...

New station and museum top agenda

DISTRICT councillors discussed the future of Bromsgrove's museum and funding for the town's proposed new railway station at last Wednesday's cabinet meeting.  more...

And they didn't get their feet wet

KINDHEARTED staff at a Bromsgrove leisure centre raced across the English Channel - without leaving the town.  more...

High hopes after Jersey win

A BRIGHT future lies ahead for Droitwich tennis ace Thomas Rees, after the 17-year-old won the BNP Paribas under-18 Jersey Open last week.  more...

Cycling ace earns first world medal

CYCLING sensation Jessica Varnish stormed to a silver medal in the Women's sprint at the Junior World Championships in Mexico.  more...

Take care over child sitter choice

PARENTS in Bromsgrove are reminded by the police to be cautious regarding who they let look after their youngsters during the summer holidays.  more...

Making the grade

BANK workers in Droitwich and Bromsgrove teamed up to raise much-needed funds for the Spa's flood relief fund.  more...

Bank workers to the rescue

BANK workers in Droitwich and Bromsgrove teamed up to raise much-needed funds for the Spa's flood relief fund.  more...

Oi, wash your hands

NURSES will soon be faced with loud speakers barking "Oi, wash your hands", to help stamp out hospital infections.  more...

A cut above

A BARNT Green hairdressing business has been nominated for a national award.  more...

Farmers face anxious wait

BROMSGROVE and Droitwich Spa farmers are facing an anxious wait for more news following outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease.  more...

Seven deadly sins

A SUMMER drink drive campaign has been launched by West Mercia Constabulary.  more...

Animal magic

CHILDREN at Rubery library met creatures of an eight-legged sort when the Animal Man visited last Thursday.  more...

Sun shines on town's popular street treat

THE curtain rose on Bromsgrove's 12th Street Theatre season to the delight of a large and appreciate audience of all ages on Recreation Ground.  more...

Woman cheated benefits system out of £25,000

A 51-YEAR-OLD Bromsgrove resident who cheated the system out of more than £25,000 worth of benefits has been taken to court by Bromsgrove District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.  more...

Woman cheated benefits system out of £25,000

A 51-YEAR-OLD Bromsgrove resident who cheated the system out of more than £25,000 worth of benefits has been taken to court by Bromsgrove District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.  more...

Animals saved from floodwater now face fresh hardships

CARERS at an animal sanctuary near Bromsgrove battled to save ponies and a sheep which were the victims of recent raging floods.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE ********* POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE ********* POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE ********* POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE *********POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Postcard is branded as 'racist'

EXCLUSIVE ********* POSTCARDS showing four computer generated figures holding happy' and sad' signs which are being distributed by Bromsgrove District Council to gauge what makes residents feel Glad or Grumpy' have been branded racist - because those held by two black figures look glum.  more...

Cash stolen from car

BROMSGROVE police are appealing for information after a substantial quantity of cash was stolen from a car on Saturday, July 21.  more...

Bag snatch

BROMSGROVE police are warning residents to be extra vigilant after a bag was snatched from a woman in a supermarket car park on Friday, July 27.  more...

Body spray is stolen

POLICE are asking Bromsgrove residents to report any large amounts of body spray and perfume being suspiciously offered for sale, following the theft of these products at a north Worcestershire service station.  more...

Raiders strip house

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary in Barnt Green.  more...

Airlifted to hospital

A SERIOUSLY injured man was airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after an accident involving four vehicles on Tuesday, August 7, in Bromsgrove.  more...

Apartments plan

A PROPOSAL to transform an unused car sales site in Bromsgrove into a residential complex could be getting the go ahead after it was considered by councillors.  more...

Making the grade

A DETERMINED Spa man has completed some of the hardest initial training in the world to become a Royal Marine Commando.  more...

Heart transplant man’s 20 years

A SPA man, who was given only months to live unless a heart donor was found, is set to mark 20 years since his successful surgery.  more...

They’re awash with colour

A SPA nursery was awash with colour when youngsters dressed up as part of a fun month.  more...

Cleaning up at the car wash

JUNIOR rugby players, who were raising funds at a car wash at Droitwich fire station, received a surprise boost when one visitor paid £200 for his car to be cleaned.  more...

It must be feted

A SUMMER fair will be held at Droitwich Baptist Church this Saturday (August 11). The event will take place at the Victoria Square church from 10.30am to 3pm and will feature book stalls, cake stalls, a bouncy castle, games and refreshments. Money raised during the event will go towards helping the church raise enough cash to employ a full time minister.  more...

Bank workers to the rescue

BANK workers in Droitwich and Bromsgrove teamed up to raise much-needed funds for the Spa's flood relief fund.  more...

Latest homing pigeon returns

Evesham and District FC SIXTEEN members sent 277 birds to Wincanton on August 4, liberated at 11.45am into a south west wind.  more...

September start for crib league

Evesham and District League THE new season starts on Monday, September 10, three weeks after the Mayor's Charity Crib Drive.  more...

Ideal for Arden sailors

ARDEN Club members enjoyed an excellent day's racing at Defford in ideal conditions.  more...

Tag day set to be a fun day

THE recently flooded Evesham Rugby Club will beat all the odds on Sunday to host a fun tag tournament to raise funds to help with the ongoing clean-up operation.  more...

Robins at Rangers for final friendly

PAUL West sends out his Evesham players for their final warm-up match at Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday.  more...

Festival saved after anglers clean up

A GROUP of anglers from Evesham and surrounding districts have been praised for their efforts in helping to save the annual Angling Festival after the devastating floods threatened to wipe it out.  more...

Misery continues for Evesham cricketers

EVESHAM'S struggles near the foot of Division Two of the Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League continued last Saturday when they crashed to a heavy defeat at Attock.  more...

Vale joy for Ian and Jan

THE annual Past captains Day was staged on the International Course.  more...

Michael pays price for success

MICHAEL Palmer paid a two-shot price for victory in last Saturday's Hospital Bowl Medal at Evesham.  more...

Grass track action at Offerton

THE Worcester Winner grass track meeting has been rearranged for this Sunday starting at 1pm at the usual Offerton Farm track - next door to Worcester Rugby Club.  more...

Opening bat Adam tops 500 runs

ADAM Westmacott took his County League Division Five run tally past 500 on Saturday to help Badsey consolidate third spot in the table.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Walker is the quickest rider

WORCESTER St Johns rider Dave Walker produced the fastest time in last week's Velo Club Sevale 10-mile time trial held on the Severn Stoke/A38 course, beating club member Mike Amery by two seconds.  more...

Roundup

Wood comes good

CRAIG Wood hit top form as Kidderminster Victoria stepped up their title charge with a five wicket win over Shifnal in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Wood comes good

CRAIG Wood hit top form as Kidderminster Victoria stepped up their title charge with a five wicket win over Shifnal in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Bewdley come out on top in derby

Worcestershire Crudader League round-up.  more...

Claire's a record breaker

Kidderminster Swimmers Claire Cashmore and Amy Smith both did well at the ASA Swim 21 National Championships.  more...

Club takes strives to go greener

CLEOBURY Mortimer golf club is going green after announcing it will be installing state-of-the-art solar panels.  more...

Club takes strives to go greener

CLEOBURY Mortimer golf club is going green after announcing it will be installing state-of-the-art solar panels.  more...

Marshall lays down law to Town

NEW signing Chris Marshall opened his account for Stourport Swifts in Tuesday night's 2-1 friendly win over Bewdley Town at Walshes Meadow.  more...

Sign up for five-a-side

JUNIOR football teams are being urged to sign up to a charity five-a-side tournament, which is raising money for one of Kidderminster's nursing homes.  more...

Buoyant men are going up

THE Midlands Men's League from Kidderminster and Stourport AC clinched its second promotion in a row at Mansfield.  more...

Club is gearing up for big crowds

THOUSANDS of rowing fans are set to descend on Stourport Boat Club when it holds its annual regatta over the weekend.  more...

Following in dad’s footsteps

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fan Jeremy Basterfield is following in his father's footsteps after winning the club's 12th man competition.  more...

Society

Bromsgrove and District Flower Arrangement Society

AT our July meeting we were pleased to welcome 46 members and 10 visitors for our demonstration by Margaret Rumens (National Demonstrator) from Solihull. Her demonstration was entitled 'Summer Wine'. Margaret treated us to seven beautiful arrangements demonstrating the title so well, with a variety of styles, superb flowers and foliage. The vote of thanks was given by Lesley Vanezis.  more...

The Primrose Choir

THE annual general meeting saw the choir looking back at another busy and successful year.  more...

Catshill WI

PRESIDENT Joy Perrygrove welcomed members to the July meeting. She reminded about the visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire for today and a further visit to the Chartist Cottage for July 24 at 2.30 p.m.  more...

Droitwich Spa WI

TEN members enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the garden of the president, Margaret Wainwright, for the annual Garden Party meeting.  more...

Theatre

Discover Palace’s magic

YOUNG people are being invited to discover the mysteries and magic of Redditch's Palace Theatre.  more...

Travel

Best foot forward at walking festival

A NEW festival is striding its way to Cumbria - The Lake District in September 2007 when the Lakeland village of Coniston will play host to its first ever walking festival.  more...

Spectacular views on charming Cornish park

HAVEN and British Holidays have 34 caravan parks around the UK - but you'd be hard pushed to find a better view than the one at Riviere Sands in Cornwall.  more...

Weddings

Mark Franklin ~ Jan Weston

MARK Franklin and Jan Weston were married at the Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel, Smite.  more...

Guy Wilson ~ Kelly Halfpenny

GUY Wilson and Kelly Halfpenny were married in a civil ceremony at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.  more...

Guy Wilson ~ Kelly Halfpenny

GUY Wilson and Kelly Halfpenny were married in a civil ceremony at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.  more...

Robert Hill ~ Rachel Squibb

ONE of Ulster's most important 18th-century houses, with the stunning backdrop of the Cuilcagh mountains, provided the setting for the wedding of Robert Hill and Rachel Squibb.  more...

Gavin Robinson ~ Kelly Cotterill

GLASTONBURY fans Gavin Robinson and Kelly Cotterill are now husband and wife.  more...

Ian Sanders ~ Joanne Sparkes

DODDERHILL Church, Droitwich, is where Joanne Sparkes and Ian Sanders exchanged their wedding vows.  more...

What'S On

It’s all singing, all dancing at 2007 Worcester Festival

A STUNNING array of events and activities are set to grace this year's Worcester Festival, which opens on Saturday.  more...

Wild things on display

WILDLIFE, people and local scenery are among the subject matters of Richard Crabtree's first solo exhibition.  more...

Magic of Christmas

LAPLAND is now virtually on our doorstep thanks to a brand new visitor experience that is about to come to Kent.  more...

There’ll be a riot of colour

TALENTED flower arrangers from Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa will be making sure everything comes up roses at a Worcester Cathedral Flower Festival.  more...

Something different

LOCAL families are being encouraged to do something different this summer holiday.  more...

Get your greens ready

GREEN fingered Belbroughton and Fairfield residents are being urged to join in an annual show.  more...

Time to think about spring colour

SPRING flowering bulbs will be appearing on sale towards the middle of the month, Colchicums, Madonna Lilies and Autumn Flowering Crocus are the main priority for early planting.  more...

  
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