Stories for 30 January 2008

Bromsgrove 15 Walsall 10

Ball theft

Walsall players try to wrestle the ball away from Bromsgrove.  more...

Quick release

Walsall's scrum-half gets the play moving again.  more...

Ducking and weaving

The tackles fly in as Bromsgrove press forward.  more...

Smash and grab

Bromsgrove steal a Walsall line-out.  more...

Touching down

Nigel Burrows crashes over for a try.  more...

Pushing on

Bromsgrove drive forward again.  more...

Round the back

Skipper Richard Arnold emerges with the ball at the back of Bromsgrove's rolling maul.  more...

Take a tumble

A group of players take a tumble.  more...

Standing ground

Bromsgrove have to stand their ground as Walsall push towards their line.  more...

Over she goes

Ben Copson slots a kick over the posts.  more...

Business

Chamber opposes fuel tax increase

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has joined fellow chambers, road hauliers and business members from around the country to write an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging him to scrap the proposed increase in fuel duty.  more...

Cinema

Hit musical has gruesome theme

JOHNNY Depp stars in the title role of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (18), the Tim Burton-directed film version of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway hit musical.  more...

Cricket

Lake made Boars academy skipper

WILL Lake has hit a six after being appointed as the first ever captain of the newly-formed Bromsgrove Cricket Academy.  more...

Clubs prepare for new season

HEWELL Cricket Club have started their winter nets as they prepare for the summer's Worcestershire County League, Division Five campaign.  more...

Croft begin net sessions

AVONCROFT Cricket Club will be beginning their preparations for the forthcoming season with net sessions starting at Bromsgrove School every Sunday from February 4.  more...

Defeat for Croft

AVONCROFT suffered a three-wicket defeat to Worcester Nomads Academy in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League.  more...

Education

Friendly school makes grade

YOUNGSTERS are all smiles after finding out their school has made the grade following an education inspector's visit.  more...

Fixtures

County football fixture round-up for weekend

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE League Cup: University of Worcester v VBL Sports (D Williams); Upton Town v Martley Spurs (L Croy); Worcester YMCA v Pershore Manor (J Widdett).  more...

Hockey fixtures

SATURDAY SLAZENGER ENGLISH HOCKEY LEAGUE Men's National North Division: Stourport v University of Birmingham (4pm).  more...

Football

Sunday league football results:

Bromsgrove and District Sunday League results (January 27): Centenary Cup Quarter Final: Black Cross 3 Hanbury 2.  more...

Five out of five for Joga Bonito

PELE would be proud of Joga Bonito as they yet again proved that - as their name says - the beautiful game is best.  more...

Cup glory is on agenda for Spa

DROITWICH Spa have Worcestershire Junior Cup glory in their sights after a superb 3-1 semi-final victory at Powick on Saturday.  more...

Cup glory is on agenda for Spa

Droitwich Spa and Fairfield Villa reports.  more...

No fear for Spartak

GJ Singh insists his Barnt Green Spartak side are not contemplating being dragged into a Midland Combination Premier Division survival scrap, despite suffering their 14th league defeat of the season at Coleshill Town.  more...

General

Drawing up new career

A FORMER Kidderminster teacher is drawing up an artistic career move.  more...

Junior Sports

Three wins and a draw for young Droitwich side

Droitwich RFC under-7s junior rugby reports.  more...

Close win for Droitwich

Droitwich RFC under-15s junior rugby report.  more...

Boars ease past Birmingham

Bromsgrove RFC under-13s junior rugby reports.  more...

Seven straight wins secure league title

BROMSGROVE RFC under-17s junior rugby report.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Student film-makers tackle hot topic

THE hot issue of climate change is being tackled by student film-makers in an effort to educate youngsters.  more...

Fond memories of footballing father

A FORMER West Bromwich Albion footballer from Kidderminster has died of pneumonia after suffering from Alzheimer's for the last two years.  more...

Fond memories of footballing father

A FORMER West Bromwich Albion footballer from Kidderminster has died of pneumonia after suffering from Alzheimer's for the last two years.  more...

Dedicated midwife who loved her job

A SELFLESS midwife who delivered hundreds of babies in Wyre Forest has died, aged 88.  more...

Hospital group pays tribute to stalwart

THE stalwart treasurer of the Kidderminster Hospital League of Friends has died of cancer after 35 years of service.  more...

Thumbs down for cookery at school

PLANS to introduce compulsory cookery lessons in secondary schools has been well received across the country - but Shuttle Online readers are not so sure it is a good idea.  more...

Thumbs down for cookery at school

PLANS to introduce compulsory cookery lessons in secondary schools has been well received across the country - but Shuttle Online readers are not so sure it is a good idea.  more...

Rhyme time for bouncing babes

BOUNCE and rhyme time sessions are being introduced as a fun way of boosting the development of babies while bringing together carers in a lively environment.  more...

Thieves snatch precious photos

A MAN whose camera containing "sentimental" pictures was stolen from his car is urging the thieves to return it.  more...

Wintry weather alert for drivers

WITH the Met Office warning the West Midlands could be struck by wintry weather over the next few days, West Mercia Constabulary is advising Wyre Forest drivers to be prepared for driving in poor conditions.  more...

Computers stolen from referral unit

AN estimated £12,500 worth of computers have been stolen from a Kidderminster referral unit.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you leave for work.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you make your way home.  more...

Man bundled kitchen appliances in to car - court

A MAN seen browsing around a Malvern electrical store later stole kitchen appliances, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Pete’s Plaice is now back in business

FISH suppers are back on the menu for a Worcester chippie which has only just re-opened after flooding last summer.  more...

Housing plans spark concerns

THE Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Stephen Inman, has spoken of his concerns about Government plans to build thousands of homes in Worcester.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Government says Dad owes them £11,000

A FATHER said he nearly collapsed with shock when a letter landed on his doorstep saying he owed £11,360 for overpaid Child Tax Credits.  more...

Government says dad owes them £11,000

A FATHER said he nearly collapsed with shock when a letter landed on his doorstep saying he owed £11,360 for overpaid Child Tax Credits.  more...

Teaching assistant had affair with pupil - court

A HOCKEY coach and teaching assistant at a Worcestershire school had an affair with a girl pupil four years his junior, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Who murdered little Brian?

THE brutal murder of a 10-year-old boy is to be re-examined by police in Northern Ireland, following an exclusive Worcester News report.  more...

Who murdered little Brian?

THE brutal murder of a 10-year-old boy is to be re-examined by police in Northern Ireland, following an exclusive Worcester News report.  more...

Who murdered little Brian?

THE brutal murder of a 10-year-old boy is to be re-examined by police in Northern Ireland, following an exclusive Worcester News report.  more...

One in four food outlets unhygienic

ALMOST a quarter of Worcester food outlets inspected in the past six months did not meet basic hygiene and safety standards, environmental health officers have found.  more...

COMMENT: Smoking ban has been a big success

THIS newspaper has been unequivocal in its support of the ban on smoking in enclosed public places. Last July's ban in England followed similar measures in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.  more...

Lifeline grant to be decided tonight

A CHARITY which offers a low-cost transport service to disabled and elderly people in the Malvern area is applying for a £10,000 grant to keep it going for the next financial year.   more...

Help shape the city's festival tonight

ORGANISERS behind the Worcester Festival need your help tonight to make it bigger and better than ever.  more...

Giving shelter to 10 homeless a night

A NIGHT shelter has been putting a roof over the heads of 10 or 11 homeless people a night since it started at the beginning of this month.  more...

Girl Guide Ashlea's adventure of a lifetime

A GIRL Guide is celebrating after being chosen for the adventure of a lifetime.  more...

Girl Guide Ashlea's adventure of a lifetime

A GIRL Guide is celebrating after being chosen for the adventure of a lifetime.  more...

Companies join forces to break into Polish market

AN automotive supplier from Droitwich has joined forces with one of Europe’s largest contract presswork companies to make the most of a multi-million pound opportunity in Poland.  more...

Coach driver attacked

A COACH driver suffered cuts and grazes after he was attacked by youths.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

SNOW is forecast for some parts of the UK on Friday, but will Worcestershire get any? Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news right here.  more...

Do you know which pub this sign came from?

WAS there ever a watering hole in Malvern known as The Spa? That is the question being posed by Malvern residents Merrick and Caroline Feast.  more...

Teen driver's death was accident, inquest rules

THE death of an Evesham teenager on the A44 was an accident, an inquest has concluded.  more...

Air cadets raise funds for unit

AIR cadets helped raise almost £2,000 as they helped pack bags for shoppers at a Pershore supermarket.  more...

Production of eco-friendly fuel stops as costs soar

A HUSBAND and wife team who set up a business to provide an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel for Worcestershire drivers has stopped producing biodiesel after just a year due to soaring costs.  more...

Teenager attacked man lying on ground

A TEENAGER who was caught on CCTV repeatedly kicking someone as they lay unconscious on the ground has been remanded in custody awaiting sentence.  more...

MP says we need more fruit pickers

FARMERS in Worcestershire are being forced to plant less crops due to a shortage of fruit and vegetable pickers, a Worcestershire MP has claimed.  more...

Pupils get engrossed in slavery

MORE than 600 pupils from across Worcestershire have been involved in a special project exploring the abolition of slavery.  more...

Our Facebook profile is growing...

DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page?  more...

Man to appear on justice charge - court

A MAN has appeared at Worcester Magistrates court charged with perverting the course of justice.   more...

Manor to star in TV show

A HISTORIC Cotswold attraction near Broadway will star in a double bill of antiques programmes on television in February.  more...

Pershore carnival is saved

PERSHORE Carnival has been saved due to public demand and is aiming to bounce back better than ever in its 40th anniversary year.  more...

Flooding - long term solution needed

THE floodwaters may have receded but a Pershore man is demanding a long term solution to prevent his home remaining under threat.  more...

Village garden for Offenham

OFFENHAM residents could be set to benefit from an attractive new village amenity.  more...

Headless ride luck in derby

Headless Cross Ladies 1 Redditch United Ladies 0   more...

Reds look to kick on

REDDITCH United head to Barrow this weekend with manager Gary Whild looking for a reaction following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to neighbours Solihull Moors.  more...

Struggling Millers need a derby boost at Spartak

FECKENHAM'S precarious league position worsened at the weekend with a 3-2 loss at home to Heath Hayes leaving them just two points above second-from-bottom Bartley Green going into the weekend's derby game against Barnt Green Spartak at Lye Meadow (ko 3pm).  more...

Studley’s Vase odyssey ends at Kirkham

STUDLEY'S FA Vase adventure was halted by ambitious Kirkham and Wesham at the weekend.  more...

Hewell CC start nets

HEWELL Cricket Club have started their winter nets as they prepare for the summer's Worcestershire County League, Division Five campaign.  more...

Double victory for the Kingsmen

Kings Norton 33 Evesham 10  more...

Relief for Alcester

Alcester 13 Manor Park 10  more...

Saints down Edwardians

THERE was no respite for Five Ways Old Edwardians, who lost out 34-13 at St Leonards at the weekend.  more...

Anguilla anguish

World Cup heartbreak for Redditch marksman  more...

It’s Arsenal again for FA Cup Blues

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have been handed the FA Cup draw everyone at the club anticipated - another knockout game against all-conquering Arsenal.  more...

Leisure General

Ventriloquits brings biting satire

VICIOUSLY funny ventriloquist David Strassman will be at Malvern Theatres for one night only on Friday, February 15.  more...

Date set for soul night

THE next charity soul night at the RSRE Social Club in Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, is on Saturday, February 9, from 7.30pm to 1am.  more...

Letters

Years of neglect have ruined our lovely path

SIR - The proof of the pudding is in the eating.  more...

Angel Place toilets are so very clean

SIR - I write with reference to Nigel Crisp's letter (Worcester News, January 17), about the dirty toilets near the bus station. I have never used these, but the toilets in Angel Place are an excellent advertisement for Worcester.  more...

We’ve been robbed of bin collections

SIR - So, Peter Burgess tells me to stop squawking about the rubbish. He says there's no rubbish.  more...

Council tax is a daylight robbery

SIR - The council tax is about due again in March.  more...

t’s time to refresh the honours system

SIR - Now that the furore over the farcical and out of date honours system has died down, surely the time has come to scrap it or recognise ordinary members of the public who give unstinting service to the community without any thought of reward, many doing voluntary work. To see snooker, rugby, football and cricket people who are handsomely paid for their efforts getting awards is absolutely disgraceful. This archaic honours system should be scrapped and an independent committee set up to consider names being put forward for the Queen.  more...

Let’s hope Blair is not EU president

SIR - How many tax payers realise that our government has just voted an increase to our contribution to the EU, this club for ex MPs? Our contribution now totals £5.5 billion a year.  more...

Future of rail service is a worry

REGARDING recent reports relating to the electrification of the section of track from Barnt Green to Bromsgrove.  more...

Waste collection

IN the race to reduce landfill and encourage households to recycle more it appears Bromsgrove's council has forgotten the basic reason for refuse collection.  more...

Elderly suffer

LIKE other pensioners in Bromsgrove, I am appalled by the latest decisions taken by our caring' council.  more...

An easy target

HERE we go again, the pensioners targeted.  more...

Avoid disaster

AS a one time VIP with the Pre-school Learning Alliance here in Bromsgrove I was dismayed to read of its possible demise.  more...

Losing trade

I AM exceedingly disappointed at the latest decision of Bromsgrove District Council to cease the concessions in respect of parking in the town car parks for the over 60s from next April.  more...

Affordable spend

I HEAR a large expensive store leader has put its name forward for the redevelopment site of the market area in Bromsgrove?  more...

Agree or disagree?

WHAT are your views. Do you agree or disagree with the comments about Bromsgrove town centre? How do you see the future of local shopping facilities?  more...

Raise alcohol age

Regarding last week's story Declaring war on cheap booze, the age limit on the purchase of alcohol should be raised to 21 years and alcopops should be banned as the fruit juice makes otherwise unpleasant tasting spirits attractive to youngsters.  more...

Raise alcohol age

Regarding last week's story 'Declaring War on Cheap Booze', the age limit on the purchase of alcohol should be raised to 21 years and alcopops should be banned as the fruit juice makes otherwise unpleasant tasting spirits attractive to youngsters.  more...

Raise alcohol age

Regarding last week's story 'Declaring War on Cheap Booze', the age limit on the purchase of alcohol should be raised to 21 years and alcopops should be banned as the fruit juice makes otherwise unpleasant tasting spirits attractive to youngsters.  more...

So now we have the Woodentops

YET again Stephen Clee has entered into a misguided and inaccurate rant about Independent Health Concern and displayed his complete lack of ability to understand what has been said or done on issues which are a matter of public record. (Rag, Tag & Bobtail group, Shuttle Letters, January 24) We don't display "a lack of vision" - we just don't agree with Stephen!  more...

Excellent production

I FEEL I must bring to everyone's attention the excellent production of Puss in Boots being performed by the Monday Night Group at the Stourport Civic Theatre until February 2.  more...

Excellent production

I FEEL I must bring to everyone's attention the excellent production of Puss in Boots being performed by the Monday Night Group at the Stourport Civic Theatre until February 2.  more...

Excellent production

I FEEL I must bring to everyone's attention the excellent production of Puss in Boots being performed by the Monday Night Group at the Stourport Civic Theatre until February 2.  more...

Music

King of big bands is back

THE Artrix continues to present the very best in music, and February will be no different with the appearance of one of the UK's top big bands.  more...

Osmonds head for Brum

FOLLOWING the sell out success of shows in Las Vegas, legendary music family The Osmond's will celebrate their historic 50th anniversary in entertainment with a fabulous reunion tour of the UK which calls in at the NIA in Birmingham on Monday, May 26. Tickets cost £39.50.  more...

Kenny is still on

PROBABLY the greatest test of an artist's success is his durability.  more...

Bravo to themed night

LOVE will be in the air for couples and party lovers at a Valentines themed night with a difference.  more...

Young musicians ready to raise the roof

THE Friends of Malvern St James have arraged a concert of light music by the girls of the school, entitled Raise the Roof, to be held next month.  more...

News

Smith run-out for City reserves

CHRIS Smith played 70 minutes for Worcester City's reserves as they drew 1-1 at Hednesford Town last night.  more...

Warriors pair tackle Welsh

WORCESTER Warriors pair Miles Benjamin and Matt Cox have been included in the England Under 20s squad for their opening Six Nations game of the season against Wales at Gloucester on Friday (7.45pm).  more...

Wolves hit by injuries for big tie

WORCESTER Wolves are facing a major injury scare ahead of the biggest game in their history on Saturday.  more...

Wolves hit by injuries for big tie

WORCESTER Wolves are facing a major injury scare ahead of the biggest game in their history on Saturday.  more...

Fresh start for Cornes

ROVERS new boy Chris Cornes has vowed to put his troubled past behind him and fire his new club up the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Summit stay a short one

EVESHAM United's stay at the top of the Division One Midlands table was a short one after Leamington's 2-0 win at Chasetown on Tuesday night.  more...

Striker selection a tough call for Paul

PAUL West is likely to alter his strike force again this weekend when the Robins will be attempting to extend their unbeaten league record away from home to 11 matches.  more...

Alex confident of impact

ADVENTUROUS left-back Alex Jeannin is confident that Harriers can recover from Saturday's disappointing defeat to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden (listen to full interview).  more...

Swifts swatted by Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers 5
Stourport Swifts 0
Worcestershire Senior Cup

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Northwich tipped to surprise Harriers

Save for a solid performance from debutant Alex Jeannin, there were few positives to emerge from Harriers dismal defeat at struggling Droylsden and manager Mark Yates will be demanding an improvement from his players when they take another of the sides languishing at the wrong end of the table, Northwich.  more...

Utd late drama

Redditch United 0 Solihull Moors 1  more...

‘United will not go down’

REDS chairman Steve Rossiter is insistent the club will not be relegated from Blue Square Conference North despite a looming deadline to bring their ground up to scratch.  more...

Reports

Away success built from solid platform

Hemel Hempstead 0
Rovers 2  more...

Away success built from solid platform

Hemel Hempstead 0
Rovers 2  more...

First goalless draw for Rovers

Rovers 0
Chippenham 0
  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

January 31, 2008

TWO happy events took place last weekend. The Oldington and Foley Park Pathfinder Oscars took over the Town Hall for their awards ceremony followed by buffet supper and entertainment by the Abba Girls.  more...

Round-Up

Promotion challenge to be sole focus for Bulls

HEREFORD United entertain Barnet tonight (7.45) looking to get their promotion challenge back on track.  more...

Worcester coaching

WORCESTER Cricket Club are beginning indoor coaching sessions at the weekend.  more...

Girls invited to train with Kempsey CC

KEMPSEY Cricket Club are restarting their coaching for girls' only cricket.  more...

Women's skittles cup results

HIGH Flyers were top-scorers as they progressed from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles King Pin Knockout Cup third round.  more...

Visitors given the Boots in thriller

STOURPORT Women's firsts won a nine-goal thriller aga-inst Boots 5-4 in the league.  more...

Change reaps win

AN inspirational tactic change by Simon Baines led to a brilliant performance by Droit-wich seconds to come away with all three points in a vital 2-1 win at Wolverhampton.  more...

Crouchley stars in derby

A KEY factor in Evesham seconds' 3-2 win over their counterparts from Pershore was young Dave Crouchley who has been in a rich vein of form recently and again took the spotlight.  more...

Shepperd bags a fine double

WORCESTER Women's firsts beat Northampton Saints 2-0 in their first Midlands Prem-ier League match of the New Year.  more...

City side crash to Coventry reverse

WORCESTER Men's firsts came away from Coventry & North Warwick in defeat after going down 5-2 in the Body Kraft Midlands Premier League.  more...

Early goals help Fields reach final

TWO goals in the first five minutes saw Westfields beat Wellington 2-0 at allpay.park to reach the final of the Herefordshire FA Senior Floodlit Cup.  more...

Early goals help Fields reach final

TWO goals in the first five minutes saw Westfields beat Wellington 2-0 at allpay.park to reach the final of the Herefordshire FA Senior Floodlit Cup.  more...

Malvern crash out to Bromyard

MALVERN Town again managed to throw away a two-goal lead as they lost 3-2 at home to Bromyard Town in the first round of the Worcester Infirmary Cup.  more...

Hereford 1 Barnet 2

FORMER Hereford loan player Nicky Nicolau's goal five minutes from time sent the Bulls crashing to their third successive defeat.  more...

Talk rubbish with Rachel

BROMSGROVE residents are to get more time to talk rubbish at the district council's Waste Stop Shops to discuss refuse and recycling matters.  more...

A cautious welcome

RESIDENTS in Wildmoor are cautiously celebrating now that plans for a controversial extraction and recycling plant have been withdrawn.  more...

Slideslow elections

RESIDENTS living in Bromsgrove's Slideslow ward could be called to the polls next month to vote for a new district councillor.   more...

Fatal car crash

A 61-YEAR-OLD Bromsgrove man was one of three people killed in an horrific road accident that closed a busy main road near Peterborough for several hours.  more...

Pair take both race victories

THERE was a Snowflake Pursuit Series double for Kelsey Suggitt and Josh Stuart at Barnt Green Sailing Club on Sunday.  more...

Teams battle it out in cup action

THE Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League took a back seat this week as sides competed in the Handicap Cup.  more...

Edgar’s call-up

FENCING star Stephen Edgar (pictured) has been rewarded for a fine performances with a place in the British under-17 Epee team for the European Cadet Championships in Italy in March.  more...

New captains revealed

BROMSGROVE Golf Club have announced their new captains for the 2008 season.  more...

Tough tests for brave Delve

AMATEUR boxing prospect Charles Delve impressed on the international stage despite losing two bouts to French opponents.  more...

Town slip out after stalemate

Hockey round-up.  more...

Massive entry for point-to-point

THE start of the 2008 point-to-point season has seen a reduction in the number of entries for meetings, but the Harkaway Club has bucked that trend with a massive entry of 246 for Sunday's meeting.  more...

Robbed of £2m - claims 'police too busy to call'

A TOWN businessman has spoken out angrily after having his business wrecked and equipment and software valued at nearly £2m stolen by burglars.  more...

It’s time to click and go

SPA siblings are appealing for residents to help raise funds for their school.  more...

Edward gets a warm welcome

HRH PRINCE Edward, the Earl of Wessex, received a warm welcome and was the centre of attention when he visited Droitwich Spa and neighbouring Bromsgrove.  more...

Darts league results

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Ladies League Division One: Pershore FC B 7, Chestnut Tree B 3; Badsey RBL 7, New Inn 3; Evesham WMC 7, Littleton BC 3; Long Lartin B 5, Hospital B 5. Division Two: Corner Cupboard 4, Beckford SC 6; Red Horse 8, Long Lartin A 2; Ivy 5, Badsey Rec 5; George & Dragon 8, Winchcombe WMC 2. Division Three: Fladbury SC 6, Pershore FC A 4; Ambassador 5, Offenham Gold 5; Oddfellows B 5, Wheatsheaf 5; Evesham Rovers 5, New Inn (P) 5. Division Four: Fairfield 5, Trumpet 5; Bridge Inn 3, Bell Inn 7. Division Five: Crown & Trumpet 8, Bear 2; Chestnut Tree A 6, Railway 4; Dumbleton Club 6, Oddfellows A 4; Lenches Club 4, George & Dragon B 6.  more...

Tens show spirit in defeat

EVESHAM Rugby Club's Under-10s travelled to Gloucester for Sunday's match with Old Richians.  more...

Lack of reward on the road

Claverdon 18pts, Evesham U-12 0 THE bright and sunny weather experienced on arrival extended to the start of the game.  more...

Sweet and sound at switched venue

EVESHAM Under-13s played host to Shipston at Simon-de-Montfort School on Sunday when they earned revenge over the only team to def-eat them.  more...

Cox consolation is sole solace

Evesham Ladies 1, Harbourne II 2 EVESHAM returned to league action with a disappointing defeat when a lone strike by Danni Cox only proved a consolation.  more...

Hall's hat-trick helps keep Bretforton on top

Bretforton Ladies 4, Devizes 1 SATURDAY'S hosts secured another win to maintain their place at the top of the North Division table despite getting off to a slow start and conceding the opening goal.  more...

Laytons lash in eight in an easy win

HERALD Division Two top scorer Matthew Layton bagged a five-timer as Bidford won 8-0 at Stratford Alliance rivals Studley Nags Head last Saturday.  more...

Alexander's great as Pinvin progress in cup

THIRD division Pinvin United reached the last four of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League's Knockout Cup at the expense of top flight Broadway United.  more...

Magical Matty's at the double to help book semi spot

Broadway Utd U-12 1, Badsey Rgrs 4 RANGERS reached the Ambassador League Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over organised opponents.  more...

Double delight for Saints

PUPILS of St Barnabas CE First and Middle School at Drakes Broughton proved smash hits on the football field and splash hits in the swimming pool.  more...

Summit stay a short one

EVESHAM United's stay at the top of the Division One Midlands table was a short one after Leamington's 2-0 win at Chasetown on Tuesday night.  more...

Striker selection a tough call for Paul

PAUL West is likely to alter his strike force again this weekend when the Robins will be attempting to extend their unbeaten league record away from home to 11 matches.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Tai Chi. Brand new class.with Altair de Almeida at The Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7:30pm. Details www.altairedstates.co.uk or ring 01684 562528.  more...

Stuart helps cancer research with pedal power

A CYCLE ride from Land's End to John O'Groats would be a gruelling journey at the best of times.  more...

Food businesses win accolades

A WHO'S who of the local restaurant trade gathered at Bransford's Bank House Hotel on Monday to celebrate their success in the newly-implemented Scores on the Doors hygiene rating scheme.  more...

Police issue severe weather warning

The following statement has just been issued by West Mercia police.  more...

Old friends honoured for their service

A COMBINED total of 110 years service to the Royal British Legion has seen two life-long friends honoured by branch members.  more...

Cancer group helps give patients a boost

A NEW group for people with cancer has been launched by a woman who has battled the disease for decades.  more...

Residents complain about coach firm

A NARROW road and wide coaches don't mix, according to residents fed up with congestion.  more...

New clinics for local businesses

BUSINESS Link West Midlands is holding the first of a series of regular advice clinics in Malvern later this month.  more...

Kids take first steps with squash

CHILDREN at a Malvern school are being encouraged to take part in the fast-paced sport of squash.  more...

Dancer appeals against council's decision on studio

A DANCE teacher and her pupils are appealling to Malvern Hills District Council to give their dance studio dream the go-ahead.  more...

Woman attacked in Abbeydale

A WOMAN was assaulted while walking home along a bus route in the Abbeydale area of Redditch.  more...

Roundup

Worcester feel ladies’ full force

KIDDERMINSTER Ladies started the second half of the Midlands League Division B in style by defeating Worcester thirds 11-1 on Saturday.  more...

Worcester feel ladies’ full force

Hockey round-up.  more...

Team’s big splash

WYRE Forest made a strong start to the Ross Junior League by powering to victory in the first gala.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

BEWDLEY Town were amongst the big winners in the Sunday Premier Division when they got the better of Gornal AFC 6-0.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

BEWDLEY Town were amongst the big winners in the Sunday Premier Division when they got the better of Gornal AFC 6-0.  more...

Glass is half full for boss

MANAGER Neil Hunt tried to take the positives from Tuesday night's 5-0 loss to Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough in the Worcestershire Senior Cup.  more...

Glass is half full for boss

MANAGER Neil Hunt tried to take the positives from Tuesday night's 5-0 loss to Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough in the Worcestershire Senior Cup.  more...

Glass is half full for boss

MANAGER Neil Hunt tried to take the positives from Tuesday night's 5-0 loss to Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough in the Worcestershire Senior Cup.  more...

Alex confident of impact

ADVENTUROUS left-back Alex Jeannin is confident that Harriers can recover from Saturday's disappointing defeat to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden.  more...

Northwich tipped to surprise Harriers

Save for a solid performance from debutant Alex Jeannin, there were few positives to emerge from Harriers dismal defeat at struggling Droylsden and manager Mark Yates will be demanding an improvement from his players when they take another of the sides languishing at the wrong end of the table, Northwich.  more...

Cup glee for ladies

Women's football round-up.  more...

KCs come close to surprising Droitwich

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians RFC stood up to Midlands Division Three West (South) high-flyers Droitwich in Saturday's narrow 12-8 defeat.  more...

Big entry for year’s first race

THE start of the 2008 point-to-point season has seen a reduction in the number of entries for meetings, but the Harkaway Club has bucked that trend with a massive entry of 246 for Sunday's meeting.  more...

Pace ace Dunford bowls into club

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria will have a new overseas bowler leading the line for them in the new Birmingham and District League Premier Division's new season.  more...

Recognition for hard working duo

HABBERLEY Golf Club celebrated the dedication of a husband and wife team who have spent 20 years working there.  more...

Royal Visit

Another plaque

The Prince unveils a plaque at Greenscope.   more...

Royal arrival

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, is greeted by Paul Copeland, headteacher of South Bromsgrove High School, on arrival at the school.  more...

School visit

Prince Edward with South Bromsgrove High School headteacher Paul Copeland.  more...

Time with the Prince

The Earl made an effort to speak to all those who had gathered for the day.  more...

Earl's smile

The Earl smiles as he is greeted by the people of Bromsgrove.  more...

Unveiled

The Prince unveils a plaque at South Bromsgrove High School.   more...

Unveiled

The Prince unveils a plaque at South Bromsgrove High School.   more...

Signed and sealed

Prince Edward signs a visitors' book.  more...

Signed and sealed

Signed and sealed by the Earl himself.  more...

Presentation

The Prince makes a presentation to South Bromsgrove High School headteacher Paul Copeland.  more...

Thanks

George Brunt hands the Prince a pink rose as a memento of his visit to Greenscope.  more...

The future is green

The Prince and Sarah Hill from Greenscope watch as drinks cans are crushed and recycled.  more...

Signing on

The Prince signs to commemorate his visit to Greenscope.  more...

Greetings

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, greets crowds in Droitwich Spa.  more...

Royal arrival

The Prince arrives in Droitwich Spa.  more...

Youth focus

Prince Edward meets youngsters at Droitwich Rugby Football Club.  more...

Meet and greet

The Earl and Mayor of Droitwich Spa Richard Morris meet and greet townsfolk.  more...

Time with the Prince

The Earl talks to school pupils.  more...

Flood area

Spa mayor Councillor Richard Morris show Prince Edward the High Street stores hit by last July's floods.  more...

Flood victims

The Prince meets town butcher, Colin Smith, who is recovering after a heart attack he suffered during the flood troubles.  more...

Flood victims

Indy Singh from Droitwich Spa Chip Shop shows the Prince the damage to his shop.  more...

More meet and greet

Mayor Cllr Richard Morris introduced the Prince to more townsfolk.  more...

Welcome

The Prince stops by at Droitwich Parish Centre.  more...

Rugby

Droitwich hold on

Kidderminster 8
Droitwich 12
Midlands Division Three West (South)
  more...

Droitwich hold on

Kidderminster 8
Droitwich 12
Midlands Division Three West (South)
  more...

Boars elevated by win

Bromsgrove 15
Walsall 10
  more...

Boars elevated by win

Bromsgrove 15
Walsall 10
Midlands Division Two (West)  more...

Boars elevated by win

Bromsgrove 15
Walsall 10
Midlands Division Two (West)  more...

Boars elevated by win

Bromsgrove 15
Walsall 10
Midlands Division Two (West)  more...

Boars on a roll

THE march towards Midlands Division Two West safety is gathering pace for Bromsgrove, as they brushed past title-chasing Walsall to seal their third league win in a row.  more...

Boars on a roll

THE march towards Midlands Division Two West safety is gathering pace for Bromsgrove, as they brushed past title-chasing Walsall to seal their third league win in a row.  more...

Boars on a roll

THE march towards Midlands Division Two West safety is gathering pace for Bromsgrove, as they brushed past title-chasing Walsall to seal their third league win in a row.  more...

Boars on a roll

THE march towards Midlands Division Two West safety is gathering pace for Bromsgrove, as they brushed past title-chasing Walsall to seal their third league win in a row.  more...

Schools News

Children perform show for Charles and Camilla

A GROUP of Worcester schoolchildren had a royal encounter when they visited a theatre in London this week.  more...

Society

Clows Top

GARDENING CLUB - At the January meeting, the speaker was Charles Hadwell. He gave a talk on tales of a reluctant gardener'.  more...

Theatre

Felicity leads savage satire on high society

MUCH-loved actress Felicity Kendal leads the cast in a revival of the Noel Coward play The Vortex at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Hapless Euro-MP blunders onto Malvern stage

ONE of Britain's favourite actors is returning to Malvern Theatres in an hilarious new role as a hapless politician.  more...

Drama and film make exciting season at theatre

LEDBURY'S Market Theatre have an exciting spring programme of both live theatre and films.  more...

Familiar tunes will fill church

ONE Enchanted Evening is a celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan songs and hits from West End shows which takes place at St James' Church in Welland on Saturday, February 16.  more...

Classic Coward play at Swan

NOEL Coward's classic play Private Lives will be staged at the Swan Theatre in Worcester next month.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Life-saving bone scanner is the first in the country

A CUTTING edge scanning machine is already proving to be the difference between life and death for patients with brittle bones.  more...

Life-saving bone scanner is the first in the country

A CUTTING edge scanning machine is already proving to be the difference between life and death for patients with brittle bones.  more...

Life-saving bone scanner is the first in the country

A CUTTING edge scanning machine is already proving to be the difference between life and death for patients with brittle bones.  more...

Tribute To Crash Victims

Village garden for Offenham

OFFENHAM residents could be set to benefit from an attractive new village amenity.  more...

Villages

Leigh

IN a spirit of great generosity, the pupils, staff and friends of Malvern St James will be presenting a concert from which half the proceeds will be donated to the Leigh Church Heritage Fund. Although the fund was originally started in order to save the south aisle roof and the ancient treasures protected by that roof, the committee and the friends of Leigh Church also have the wider goal of preserving the entire fabric of this wonderful Grade I Listed building. The support of Malvern St James is most warmly appreciated and it is hoped that the concert will be enjoyed by lovers of architecture as well as by friends of Leigh Church and Malvern St James. The concert will consist of a wide variety of light and serious music performed by the girls of Malvern St James and it will be held in York Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, March Tickets are £7.50, £6.00 ( concessions) and £20 for families. They are now on sale at reception in Malvern St James, the Croft Guest House, Bransford and from members of the Leigh Church Heritage Fund Committee.  more...

Staunton

STAUNTON Church PCC will be holding their next monthly coffee morning on Wednesday, February 13 at the lounge at Johnstone Close flats from 10.30am to noon where there is always a good bring and buy stall and raffle. If you are new to the area or village there is always a warm welcome and it's a good and informal way of meeting people and having a chat over a cup of coffee.  more...

West Malvern

IT'S not exactly the M5, but the notoriously rough track down to the Brewers Arms and the adjoining properties has benefited from the resurfacing works being carried out on several nearby roads. Several loads of the ground-up old tarmac were deposited on the track and rolled in, so the approach to the pub and its neighbouring houses is now smoother than for many a year. How well it will stand up to the heavy rains that seem to be increasingly common remains to be seen, but for the moment the improvement is striking!  more...

What'S On

Spice up your life with salsa classes

SALSA dance instructor John James is launching a new absolute beginners class starting at Avoncroft Arts Centre in Stoke Heath.  more...

Top psychic at Palace

THE Palace Theatre in Redditch is preparing to be left spellbound by one of Ireland's leading psychics Sharon Neill.  more...

Where to go (January 30-February 9)

Wednesday January 30 CINEMA: The Quiet American, Norbury Theatre, Droitwich.  more...

Double bill of comedy

BRITISH superstar Edward Fox will be appearing at Malvern Theatres next week in Legal Fictions - a comedy double-bill by acclaimed Rumpole of the Bailey author, John Mortimer.  more...

Sax at the Swan

BIG Band Swing will be the order of the day as the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra perform a concert in Worcester for charity.  more...

Dancing stars set to shine

AUDIENCES across the Midlands will soon get the chance to join celebrities, dance champions and those all important judges for the arena extravaganza Strictly Come Dancing Live.  more...

Audiences invited to Angel House

A PERFORMANCE of Roy William's acclaimed play Angel House will be on at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.  more...

  
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