Stories for 14 May 2008

Back On Track Appeal

Riders rise to 800-mile test

TWO young mountain bikers are now fully refreshed after completing their mammoth 800-mile bike ride from Stourport Sports Club to John O'Groats for the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Be A Part Of It

Readers' views on regeneration

Posted by Compo, Kidderminster: Start with the old Marks and Spencer in High Street. Make it into a mall from the Rowland Hill Centre to the High Street. Cover the High Street in "tenting" (similar to the roof of the Swan Centre) and spread it to cover Worcester Street and Vicar Street.  more...

A town that means business

FOR centuries Kidderminster's industry and employment heritage has been dominated by the carpet manufacturing industry.  more...

Body And Soul

This is gold standard in mental health care

A PSYCHIATRIC intensive care unit (PICU) will open its doors next week to the most mentally disturbed patients in Worcestershire.  more...

Business

How to use first class system to good effect

EXPERT support and advice for independent Worcestershire businesses was signed, sealed and delivered when Worcester Mail Centre hosted an interactive event with a difference.  more...

You can win an award for your building project

INSPIRATIONAL building projects in Worcester are being sought for the prestigious annual City Awards Scheme.  more...

Thomas Vale managers recognised

REPRESENTATIVES of Thomas Vale attended a Sustaining the Promise event last week, held to celebrate the achievements of the Birmingham Construction Partnership (BCP).  more...

Thomas Vale managers recognised

REPRESENTATIVES of Thomas Vale attended a Sustaining the Promise event last week, held to celebrate the achievements of the Birmingham Construction Partnership (BCP).  more...

Get 'more crop per drop'

THE Environment Agency has published a guide for farmers, golf course managers and others who are considering building a storage reservoir for irrigation.  more...

Business News

Beauty clients see the light

REDDITCH'S leading beauty specialists, Legends Hair and Beauty Salon, have launched a new service to offer clients exclusive treatments.  more...

Beauty clients see the light

REDDITCH'S leading beauty specialists, Legends Hair and Beauty Salon, have launched a new service to offer clients exclusive treatments.  more...

Redditch development on target for success

THE second phase of a new, environmentally-friendly, Redditch industrial development has finished five weeks ahead of schedule.  more...

Redditch development on target for success

THE second phase of a new, environmentally-friendly, Redditch industrial development has finished five weeks ahead of schedule.  more...

Cricket

Third team crush Himley

BROMSGROVE thirds continued their unbeaten start in Division Four of the Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four North with a 118-run victory over Himley.  more...

Back-to-back

Newport (2pts) 120
Ombersley (20pts) 123-4
Ombersley won by six wickets  more...

Boars held but remain unbeaten

Bromsgrove (13pts) 214-8
Shrewsbury (6pts) 152-6
Match drawn
  more...

Bowlers fire Green to top

Kenilworth (4pts) 106 all out
Barnt Green (24pts) 163-9
Barnt Green won by 57 runs  more...

Captain’s honour

MATTHEW Lamb has had his talent with both bat and ball recognised, after being made captain of Warwickshire's under-12s side.  more...

James innings gets Croft off the mark

Alvechurch and Hopwood (4pts) 167-8
Avoncroft (20pts) 172-5
Avoncroft won by five wickets  more...

Tail-enders hold on to earn draw

Astwood Bank (15pts) 242-6
Droitwich (8pts) 202-8
Match drawn
  more...

Bowlers inspire as Green go top

SKIPPER Dougie Brown hailed an "exceptional" performance as his Barnt Green side topped the Birmingham and District Premier Division with a 57-run win over Kenilworth Wardens.  more...

Fixtures

Cricket fixture list

SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Bromyard v Worcester Nomads; Droitwich Spa v Barnards Green; Eastnor v Astwood Bank; Netherton v Worcester; Oldswinford v Stourbridge; Pershore v Redditch.  more...

Football

Sunday league football results:

Bromsgrove and District Sunday Football League results (May 11): Northfield Press - LMS Shield Final: Navigation 3 Rubery RBL 0.  more...

Madras go top

REAL Madras head a clutch of three teams that sit top of the Droitwich Leisure League table after their 3-1 victory against Wych Way Warriors.  more...

General

In the pink as book goes on sale

A BOOK about a group of pigs which was illustrated by a Kidderminster musician is available at the town's library.  more...

Junior Sports

Town lose Shield final

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Bromsgrove Town under-10s 0, Sheldon Wood Royals 2.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Widow thrilled by Polish honour

A CHAMPION of the Wyre Forest community who died last year has been posthumously awarded Poland's highest non-military honour.  more...

Award winners go ‘the extra mile’

THE inaugural Mike Oborski No Barriers awards celebrated individuals, businesses and other organisations that have gone "the extra mile" for people with disabilities.  more...

Award winners go ‘the extra mile’

THE inaugural Mike Oborski No Barriers awards celebrated individuals, businesses and other organisations that have gone "the extra mile" for people with disabilities.  more...

Riders rise to 800-mile test

TWO young mountain bikers are now fully refreshed after completing their mammoth 800-mile bike ride from Stourport Sports Club to John O'Groats for the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Advice offer to dads

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council will mark tomorrow's International Day of Families by inviting fathers to take advantage of the support it offers all-year round.  more...

A town that means business

FOR centuries Kidderminster's industry and employment heritage has been dominated by the carpet manufacturing industry.  more...

Lock those windows warning

PEOPLE are being warned to close and lock doors and windows if they go out or even leave the room.  more...

Horticultural society plant sale

KIDDERMINSTER Horticultural Society is holding a plant sale this weekend.  more...

Horticultural society plant sale

KIDDERMINSTER Horticultural Society is holding a plant sale this weekend.  more...

Walk in memory of loved ones

WYRE Forest supporters of the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths are walking a mile in memory of loved ones this weekend.  more...

Walk in memory of loved ones

WYRE Forest supporters of the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths are walking a mile in memory of loved ones this weekend.  more...

Walk in memory of loved ones

WYRE Forest supporters of the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths are walking a mile in memory of loved ones this weekend.  more...

Walk in memory of loved ones

WYRE Forest supporters of the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths are walking a mile in memory of loved ones this weekend.  more...

Motorcyclist remains in critical condition

A MOTORCYCLIST who sustained serious head and chest injuries in a road traffic collision on Sunday remains in a stable but critical condition.  more...

Kidderminster College

College reaches out to adult learners with fun taster sessions

Next week, Kidderminster College will be holding a series of free adult taster sessions as part of National Adult Learners' Week.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

How to use first class system to good effect

EXPERT support and advice for independent Worcestershire businesses was signed, sealed and delivered when Worcester Mail Centre hosted an interactive event with a difference.   more...

Award deadline looms large

INSPIRATIONAL building projects in Worcester are being sought for the prestigious annual City Awards Scheme.  more...

Now you can name the city’s peregrine chicks

WORCESTER News readers are being given a unique chance to name the city’s week-old falcon chicks.  more...

Drivers hospitalised after four-car pile-up

RUSH hour traffic was disrupted following a four-car crash on a motorway bridge.  more...

Fall in house prices 'not as bad as you may think'

HOUSE prices in Worcestershire are not falling as quickly as in other parts of the country, according to a new report.  more...

From post office to a... super-station

WORCESTER'S main Post Office branch could become part of a new super station linking rail, bus and taxi services in the city.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us.  more...

From post office to... a super-station

WORCESTER'S main Post Office branch could become part of a new super station linking rail, bus and taxi services in the city.  more...

Tree is ruining the quality of our lives

A ROW has erupted over an oak tree after a tree preservation order (TPO) was lifted by Wychavon District Council only to be immediately slapped back on by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Park-and-ride at Sixways delayed

WORK has come to a halt on a park-and-ride at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways stadium while the ownership of a vital piece of land is transferred.   more...

Business bosses welcome MPs’ visit

MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff led a House of Commons Committee visit to Worcestershire as part of an inquiry into the impact of innovation on West Midlands businesses.   more...

COMMENT: Station idea would bring big benefits

THE prospect of a super station' in the centre of Worcester linking the city's rail, bus and taxi services is an exciting one.  more...

Meet the new mayor of Droitwich

A NEW Droitwich mayor has been sworn in at a ceremonial town council meeting.  more...

£100 charge to use toilets is 'disgusting'

A CHARITY worker said he was “disgusted” after he was told he would have to pay £100 to use the toilets at Worcester Racecourse.   more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us.  more...

Fire engine giant aims for worldwide success

LESS than three years after facing closure, Worcester fire engine giant Carmichael is aiming to take on the world.  more...

Malvern man dies after falling from bus

A man who fell while boarding a bus in Malvern has died.  more...

Bus-fall man dies in hospital

A man who fell while boarding a bus in Malvern has died.  more...

Steer clear and stay safe

THE dangers of building sites was the theme of a talk to cubs and scouts as part of the city is redeveloped.  more...

All systems go for major motor show

THE cars are being washed and the polish is out as the final preparations are being made for the massive motor show hitting the streets of Worcester city centre this weekend.   more...

Car roof-jumper caused £2,000 damage - court

A MAN who ran across the roofs of parked cars in a Worcester street caused more than £2,000 damage, magistrates heard.  more...

Worcester's new mayor appointed

WORCESTER has a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor following a highly-charged annual meeting of Worcester City Council.  more...

Bomb strapped to 8-yr-old kills soldier in Iraq

IT is being reported that a remote-controlled bomb strapped to to an eight-year-old girl has been used to kill a soldier in Iraq.  more...

Little Joshua is Baby of the Year

ALMOST a year since Joshua Smith was rescued from his flooded house he has been named Worcester News Baby of the Year.  more...

Cotswold Line double track plan is hailed

Cotswold Line passengers’ support for plans to reinstate double track on much of the Oxford-Worcester route has made a big impression on a key railway official.  more...

Diamond couple always knew they would marry

A COUPLE who were just teenagers when they met on a night out in Worcester during the war will celebrate their diamond wedding tomorrow.   more...

Car rally was simply classic

A classic car rally proved a big hit in Droitwich for the second year running.  more...

Charity gig in memory of singer's dad

A BAND from Worcester will be holding a charity fund-raiser to raise money for a city hospice that helped the singer's father in the final weeks of his life.  more...

Shoplifter caught cooking-up spoils - court

A MAN was caught by police cooking the food he had just stolen from a shop, a court heard.   more...

Dog walker in sex attack

A WOMAN has been sexually assaulted while walking her dog.  more...

Brothel boss guilty - court

THE Chinese takeaway boss accused of running brothels in Worcester and three Black Country towns has been convicted at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Greyhounds began biting and ripping my dog Max apart

A WOMAN has spoken about the horrifying moment her pet dog was left injured and bleeding following an attack by two greyhounds in Worcester.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us.  more...

BREAKING: Police U-turn on murder case review

POLICE investigating the 20-year-old murder of a pregnant Worcester woman brutally stabbed on the M50 announced a new forensic review of the evidence today - only to change their mind hours later.  more...

BREAKING: Police U-turn on murder case review

POLICE investigating the 20-year-old murder of a pregnant Worcester woman brutally stabbed on the M50 announced a new forensic review of the evidence today - only to change their mind hours later.  more...

John is county's new health supremo

AN Evesham councillor has been appointed the county council's first health supremo.  more...

Winning women lead the way on green

EVESHAM'S Concorde League campaign started with men's and ladies matches against old rivals Pershore.  more...

Bredon on top after draw

BREDON Hill Middle School's girls football squad topped the South Worcestershire Under-13s League.  more...

Spoils for senior side as Inkberrow move up

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Top flight newcomers move into pole position

PROMOTED Kineton top the Premier Division of the Cotswold Hills League after a second successive victory on their return to the top flight.  more...

Southwick hits a ton in Redditch winin

REDDITCH CC went second in Crusader Worcestershire One after a fine 118 win over Oldswinford.  more...

Rhys is set fore Golf success

REDDITCH youngster Rhys Hopkins is well on his way to a possible appearance at the home of golf after qualifying for the next stage of a national tournament.  more...

Latets

Woman assaulted in Matchborough

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Matchborough Way.  more...

Man assaulted after sexuality questioned

A MAN has been assaulted at a Redditch nightclub in an apparent homophobic attack.  more...

Leisure General

Mock the Week star showcases new material

MALVERN Fringe presents a night of stand-up comedy with Russell Howard of BBC2's Mock the Week and Channel 4's Law of the Playground. One of the hottest properties in comedy, his show here will be work in progress in advance of his Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows. Guests also include Matt Welcome and Paul Foot, with compere Adam Montgomery.  more...

Crowns of Cradley gets DVD release

THE Crowns of Cradley, the spectacular community play which dramatised the village's story through words, music, pictures and dance, has been brought to life again in a broadcast-quality wide-screen DVD now on sale.  more...

Letters

EU to blame for the threat to post offices

SIR - Philip Bushill-Matthews MEP regularly writes in the letters page that the threat of post office closures and the general wellbeing of the Royal Mail has nothing to do with the EU.  more...

Britannia Square callers penalised

SIR - Do estate agents inform potential purchasers of property in Britannia Square that parking is restricted to residents vehicles that have a permit?  more...

Stop the campaign against councillors

SIR - There must be many people who object to the bitter campaign being waged against two independent councillors by the local Labour party.  more...

Shame farmers are using more plastic

SIR -With regard to the latest figures that show that plastic is becoming a debate issue, it is with some regret that farmers are now using it to help propagate their fields. But, at what cost to the environment?  more...

About time Brown listened to people

SIR - In the aftermath of the local elections debate, Mr Brown has bravely shouldered responsibility.  more...

About time Brown listened to people

SIR - In the aftermath of the local elections debate, Mr Brown has bravely shouldered responsibility.  more...

Disgrace for MP to support this use

SIR - Peter Luff states "I have no objection to the use of animals like horses and dogs in circuses".  more...

Forgotten area

I MUST express how appalled we are at the service we receive as residents of Hollywood and Wythall.  more...

Cut charges

I AM writing to support Macmillan Cancer Support's campaign for free prescriptions in England.  more...

Our thanks

THE Bromsgrove and District Branch of Leukaemia Research would like to thank Asda stores and their customers for their generosity at the collection held on Saturday, May 3, at which the sum of £404.04 was raised.  more...

Feeling blue

HOW lovely that Jacqui Smith found time to meet the police and Neighbourhood Watch D' Division at Redditch and how nice of her to make them feel that they are a "much valued part of the police family" .  more...

Re-assessment

IT has recently come to my attention, that Bromsgrove District Council believes it has improved that quickly, they have decided on requesting a second Comprehensive Performance Assessment from the Audit Commission.  more...

Discriminating

IS there any truth in the rumour that Bromsgrove's Cllr Roger Hollingworth is planning to dismantle all special facilities for the disabled on the grounds that it discriminates against the able-bodied?  more...

Got the cash

A TOTAL of £636 was collected for Save The Children on April 26 in Bromsgrove town centre and Aston Fields.  more...

Spare our badgers

Spare our badgers I AM writing to draw attention to the current predicament of badgers.  more...

Spare our badgers

I AM writing to draw attention to the current predicament of badgers.  more...

Accident worry

I AM concerned about a stretch of the southbound A38 in Bromsgrove, where there is a short section of dual carriageway after the New Road traffic lights.  more...

Theatre trip

RECENTLY some friends and myself visited the Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove, to see Us and Our Education' performed by adults with learning difficulties.  more...

Seeking support for centre traders

I READ the letters page each week and I am surprised and annoyed with the attitude of so many about Bromsgrove's High Street.  more...

Taking a break

AFTER seeing and reading news coverage recently of the luxury being experienced by prisoners in our prisons, I am re-thinking my holiday plans. After all, where would I get a clean bed, good food and use of a gymnasium all for free?  more...

Cut charges

I AM writing to support Macmillan Cancer Support's campaign for free prescriptions in England.  more...

Fridge fee

AS I have just been charged £33 to take away a worn out fridge-freezer, I thought people should be aware of this charge by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Spare our badgers

I AM writing to draw attention to the current predicament of badgers.  more...

Theatre trip

RECENTLY some friends and myself visited the Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove, to see Us and Our Education' performed by adults with learning difficulties.  more...

Cricket club need helping hand

READERS of your paper on April 10 will know that a suspected arson attack destroyed the historic pavilion at Kidderminster Victoria Cricket Club in Chester Road.  more...

Tree likely to be a danger

THE photograph in the April 10 issue of The Shuttle shows the cross-section of the stump of a Corsican Pine tree felled in the War Memorial Park at Stourport.  more...

No problem if all parked correctly

I FEEL I must write in defence of Mr Russello (Shuttle, May 1) who was fined £70 for parking in a disabled bay because the parent and child spaces were full at Tesco.  more...

No problem if all parked correctly

I FEEL I must write in defence of Mr Russello (Shuttle, May 1) who was fined £70 for parking in a disabled bay because the parent and child spaces were full at Tesco.  more...

Parking fine justified

I AM writing in response to the article about Mr Russello.  more...

Breaking promise over town schools

COUNCILLOR Liz Eyre is reported in the Shuttle's article School Closure Decision Disgusting' on April 24, as saying she wished the energy and enthusiasm of objectors could be redirected in favour of the proposed new two-form entry school in Stourport.  more...

Breaking promise over town schools

COUNCILLOR Liz Eyre is reported in the Shuttle's article School Closure Decision Disgusting' on April 24, as saying she wished the energy and enthusiasm of objectors could be redirected in favour of the proposed new two-form entry school in Stourport.  more...

Couple deserve praise

I AM writing with grave disbelief after reading your front page article on the Age Concern minibus.  more...

Why are minibus couple being targeted?

I CAN wholeheartedly understand the frustration of Carol and John Bates over the minibus he drives for the pensioners, and I fully them.  more...

Minbus parking is safety issue

AS a resident of Knight Court, Wolverley, I feel I must respond to last week's front page article on the Age Concern minibus.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, May 16, 1908

MANAGERS at Tardebigge school near Bromsgrove were angry about a report which stated that 98 per cent of the pupils there had been inspected and found to be lousy. The managers claimed that the true figure was far fewer. It appeared that it was only 98 per cent of children who had been examined who were affected by the lice.  more...

50 Years Ago, May 17, 1958

JOHN Townsend, aged 28, who lived in a flat in Stilhouse Lane, Rubery, got a rude awakening one morning this week by what he though were giant hailstones landing on his roof. They were in fact pebbles as a result of blasting operations in a quarry at the rear of Leach Green Lane. The stones made three holes each a foot wide in his roof. Blasting was suspended pending an inquiry.  more...

25 Years Ago, May 12, 1983

WOMEN in Bromsgrove were to be invited to take part later this month in the international Women All Out For Peace Day by helping to make a giant daisy chain in High Street. The organisers planned to urge women to stop work and join in to demonstrate that women worldwide were not prepared to live with the threat of nuclear war.  more...

The FA Cup drops in for a visit

MANY fans in the Bromsgrove area watching Saturday's FA Cup Final on TV will recall a local footballer who played a big part in the final exactly 50 years ago.  more...

Music

Revisit birth of rock ‘n’ roll at local arts centre

LET The Good Times Roll' arrives at the Evesham Arts Centre on Friday June 6 (7.30pm) as part of their fantastic, rapidly selling-out national tour.  more...

Legends take centre stage

LEGENDS of the Birmingham music scene will take to the stage when Brum Rocks Live heads to the Palace Theatre in Redditch.  more...

Summer sounds to warm hearts

KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society will give a summer concert of English music at Kidderminster Town Hall this Saturday.  more...

News

County boost as Hick wins fitness battle

GRAEME Hick should make his Worcestershire comeback today in the LV County Championship Division Two game against Gloucestershire at New Road (11am).  more...

Prices announced

BROMSGROVE Rovers have announced their season ticket prices for the 2008/09 season.  more...

Darby delight as key duo agree to stay on

BROMSGROVE Rovers have been handed a massive boost, with players of the season Sam Alsop and Karl Lewis committing to the club for next season.  more...

Darby delight as key duo agree to stay on

BROMSGROVE Rovers have been handed a massive boost, with players of the season Sam Alsop and Karl Lewis committing to the club for next season.  more...

Gary is trying to stop Exodus

UNITED boss Gary Whild says he will do all he can to keep want away defender Exodus Geoghegan at The Valley next season.  more...

Gary is trying to stop Exodus

UNITED boss Gary Whild says he will do all he can to keep want away defender Exodus Geoghegan at The Valley next season.  more...

Redditch face wait

REDDITCH United could know which league they are likely to be playing in next season in two weeks time.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Blooms at Malvern Spring Garden Show at the Three Counties Showground. Picture taken by reader Christine Pates.  more...

Reports

Gloucs make hay in New Road sun

WORCESTERSHIRE were left to rue another lost toss on the opening day of the LVCC Division Two match against Gloucestershire at New Road.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

May 15, 2008

THE funeral of the highly respected, excellent MP for Crewe and Nantwich, Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody, took place last week. She was a sad loss to me personally as she has been an unfailing help with several matters and was my prime ally in a move to try to convince the Government that some of their proposals for the re-organisation of general practice are misguided.  more...

Round-Up

Lee leads way as ‘A’ finish third

WORCESTER Swimming Club's A' team managed a top-three finish in the Worcestershire Winter League finals.  more...

Baggies flying at sports centre

PLASTIC Baggies are celebrating a double in a Worcester competition.  more...

Award is for all at club — Turner

GRAHAM Turner says his manager-of-the-year award is testament to the efforts of everyone at Hereford United.  more...

Under 19s taking on Brummies

THE Houghton Harries Shield continues tonight when Worcestershire and Herefordshire Under 19s host Greater Birmingham at Kings Norton's Hopwood ground (7.30).  more...

LMS are on brink of record

CHAMPIONS LMS are just two wins away from winning all 22 of their matches in the Worcester Wednesday Leisure League.  more...

Malvern beat Guanos to end successful season

MALVERN finished their season in style with a 62-24 victory over the Guanos.  more...

Hay wins to lead in title defence

DROITWICH driver Richard Hay got back to winning ways in his defence of the evo Caterham Eurocup at the Belgian Grand Prix circuit of Spa-Francorchamps.  more...

Neal is aiming for Thruxton triumph

MATT Neal is confident of success when VX Racing return to the scene of last season's British Touring Car Championship glory.  more...

Nixon is star at Pembrey circuit

MICHELLE Nixon had a dream weekend at Pembrey race circuit in Wales with four podium finishes from four races in the Dunlop Mini Challenge.  more...

Counties win through to defend their crown

WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire stayed on course to retain the RLF North Midlands Championship when they beat Shropshire 35-29 in the semi-finals at Droitwich.  more...

Watkins the top Malvern player

CAPTAIN Ryan Watkins was awarded Malvern Rugby Club's player-of-the-year award at the annual dinner.  more...

Nomads hold on for losing draw

WORCESTER Nomads are still searching for their first Crusader Worcestershire League Division One win of the season.  more...

Drake’s innings leads to success

BIRLINGHAM defeated Cutnall Green by five wickets in the Crusader Worcestershire League Division Three.  more...

Monster stand is influential

FLYFORD Flavell produced an outstanding team display on a baking hot day at Peopleton.  more...

Inn facing closure

ALL those who oppose the Dodford Inn being converted into a dwelling are being urged to attend the next planning meeting to demonstrate their feelings.  more...

Teacher handed top role

A TEACHER from Bromsgrove School has been handed a top role on a leading worldwide school sports organisation.  more...

Teacher handed top role

A TEACHER from Bromsgrove School has been handed a top role on a leading worldwide school sports organisation.  more...

Ackah revs up

STEVE Ackah (pictured) took on the fast straights of Norwich's Snetterton circuit in rounds five and six of NG Road Racing series.  more...

Hay back on winners’ trail

DROITWICH speedster Richard Hay got back into winning ways when he mounted his opening title defence in the evo Caterham Eurocup at the Belgian Grand Prix circuit of Spa-Francorchamps.  more...

Sailing results

Barnt Green Sailing Club Wednesday evening Pursuit Series (May 7) results: Seniors: Dinghies - 1) Bob and Mandy Suggitt (Lark), 2) Tim Jobson (Solo), 3) Adrian and Caroline Savage (Enterprise).  more...

Rylance wins in open match

ANGLING: Tony Rylance won the Heron Pool open match at Hunnington Fishery near Romsley.  more...

Team pick up a vital victory

BROMSGROVE Golf Club's 17/24 team beat Widney Manor in their second league match of the season.  more...

Stockdale hits sparkling form

CYCLING: With the season now in full swing, Bromsgrove's MJS Racing are starting to move into top gear.  more...

Juniors are team players

BUDDING Andy Murrays and Maria Sharapovas were part of a successful team from Bromsgrove Tennis Club.  more...

Good day for female riders

WOMEN riders had a field day at the Wheatland point-to-point meeting at sun drenched Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday.  more...

Rachel settled in

PUPILS at Wychbold First School have welcomed a new headteacher.  more...

Rachel settles in

PUPILS at Wychbold First School have welcomed a new headteacher.  more...

Jenvey beaten despite rally

AN enthusiastic crowd witnessed an entertaining afternoon of amateur boxing staged by the Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club at the Arrow Valley Social Club, Redditch on Sunday.  more...

Bowlers inspire as Green go top

SKIPPER Dougie Brown hailed an "exceptional" performance as his Barnt Green side topped the Birmingham and District Premier Division with a 57-run win over Kenilworth Wardens.  more...

Councillors' surgery

SLIDESLOW ward residents are being invited to their councillors surgery this Saturday, May 17. Bromsgrove District Councillors Caroline Spencer and Diane Campbell are giving anyone with concerns, or issues, the opportunity to raise them at the surgery, which will be held at St Godwald's Church Hall, Finstall Road, Aston Fields. The surgery will run from 10am to noon.  more...

Funding for youth groups

GROUPS and organisations are being urged to bid for cash to help boost youth provision throughout the county.  more...

Rovers fans in boycott call

DISGRUNTLED Bromsgrove Rovers supporters may consider boycotting matches as part of their plan to complete a buy-out of the club.  more...

Mystery red objects in the sky

TWO extremely bright red objects spotted in the sky over Aston Fields on Friday night has left Bromsgrove reader Pat Maguire and his wife puzzled.  more...

Family tells of axe terror

A FAMILY is still in trauma after men armed with an axe and a crowbar smashed their way into Cofton Hackett post office to steal cash.  more...

Motorcycle was 'trashed' - police

A VALUABLE motorbike parked at a county beauty spot has been seriously vandalised.  more...

Best foot forward

A NEW programme of guided town walks will be taking place in Droitwich Spa this summer.  more...

Thieves steal cash which was meant for a funeral

A DISABLED Spa pensioner had £4,000 taken from her bank account after a callous couple stole her cash card when she was out shopping in the town.  more...

Rachel settles in

PUPILS at Wychbold First School have welcomed a new headteacher.  more...

Get your motor running say classic car buffs

MORE than 100 classic cars made there way through the streets of Droitwich Spa at the weekend.  more...

Pair power to brace of wins

NIALL Campbell and Jane Smee raced to a brace of wins at the Arden Sailing Club at Defford last Sunday.  more...

Juniors have a ball and reap rowing rewards

THERE was more success for the Evesham club's junior section at the annual Ball Cup Regatta at Dorney Lake.  more...

Juniors have a ball and reap rowing rewards

THERE was more success for the Evesham club's junior section at the annual Ball Cup Regatta at Dorney Lake.  more...

Winning women lead the way on green

EVESHAM'S Concorde League campaign started with men's and ladies matches against old rivals Pershore.  more...

Winning women lead the way on green

EVESHAM'S Concorde League campaign started with men's and ladies matches against old rivals Pershore.  more...

Winning women lead the way on green

EVESHAM'S Concorde League campaign started with men's and ladies matches against old rivals Pershore.  more...

Juniors have a ball and reap rowing rewards

THERE was more success for the Evesham club's junior section at the annual Ball Cup Regatta at Dorney Lake.  more...

Juniors have a ball and reap rowing rewards

THERE was more success for the Evesham club's junior section at the annual Ball Cup Regatta at Dorney Lake.  more...

Pershore denied at the death

A SECOND successive final over thriller saw Pershore unfortunate not to force a victory over last season's Worcestershire League title contenders.  more...

Batters beat record

FLYFORD Flavell batsmen Steve Beavan and Mark Walker shared a club record stand of 225 in Sunday's friendly with Peopleton.  more...

Bredon on top after draw

BREDON Hill Middle School's girls football squad topped the South Worcestershire Under-13s League.  more...

Bredon on top after draw

BREDON Hill Middle School's girls football squad topped the South Worcestershire Under-13s League.  more...

Bredon on top after draw

BREDON Hill Middle School's girls football squad topped the South Worcestershire Under-13s League.  more...

Half-marathon for Vale runners

MEMBERS of Evesham Vale Running Club were out in force at last Sunday's Tewkesbury Half-Marathon.  more...

Half-marathon for Vale runners

MEMBERS of Evesham Vale Running Club were out in force at last Sunday's Tewkesbury Half-Marathon.  more...

Spoils for senior side as Inkberrow move up

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Spoils for senior side as Inkberrow move up

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Spoils for senior side as Inkberrow move up

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Rowing pair bring home a bronze

TWO Evesham junior rowers won gold for Great Britain while their own club was staging its annual regatta.  more...

Top flight newcomers move into pole position

PROMOTED Kineton top the Premier Division of the Cotswold Hills League after a second successive victory on their return to the top flight.  more...

Top flight newcomers move into pole position

PROMOTED Kineton top the Premier Division of the Cotswold Hills League after a second successive victory on their return to the top flight.  more...

Top flight newcomers move into pole position

PROMOTED Kineton top the Premier Division of the Cotswold Hills League after a second successive victory on their return to the top flight.  more...

Phoebe beats off 80 for double bronze haul

A LEDBURY girl is celebrating after winning two bronze medals at a top showjumping event.  more...

Record breaking day for Ledbury swimmers

A RECORD breaking day at the pool saw 10 new times set at Ledbury Swimming Club's latest championship gala.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Lip Reading course at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. Admission free. 01905 330123 or www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk Workers Educational Association (WEA) course.  more...

Tyre company stays open after massive fire

"WE'RE still open for business" is the message from Auto Tyre and Battery after last week's devastating fire.  more...

Tyre company still trading after massive fire

"WE'RE still open for business" is the message from Auto Tyre and Battery after last week's devastating fire.  more...

Big thank-you from Beavers

THE Beavers from 2nd Malvern Scouts want to say a big thank-you to Madresfield Club which has given them a temporary home while their new headquarters is being finished.  more...

Lions lead the way for diabetes research

MEMBERS of Malvern's Lions Club are getting ready for one of the major events of their fundraising calendar - the annual sponsored walk on the hills.  more...

Objectors look set to be ignored

AN on-going Malvern Wells planning dispute looks set to be come to an end, despite objections from hundreds of residents.  more...

Shop bestowed with rare cheese

A MALVERN cheese shop has been chosen to sell one of the country's rarest cheeses.  more...

Mental health cash too slow

MALVERN Hills District Council is to urge the government to speed up provision of cash for people with mental heath problems.  more...

Man who fell from bus dies

A MAN who fell while boarding a bus in Malvern has died.  more...

Council back anti-plastic bag campaign

MALVERN Hills district councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to back the growing campaign to discourage the use of plastic bags.  more...

Wannabe tycoons offered start up advice

PROSPECTIVE business people are being offered free start up advice and support during a one day event next week.  more...

Joint effort to improve Our Future

THE Malvern Hills Partnership this week unveiled its plans to transform the district into a sustainable community by 2021. The Partnership has a vision of an area where residents can enjoy a good standard of living, find well-paid and fulfilling jobs and live in houses which are affordable and suits their needs.  more...

New chairman for MHDC elected

THE new chairman of Malvern Hills District Council is cllr Sheila Young, who was elected unopposed at the council's annual meeting on Tuesday.  more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Malvern field

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in a field near the centre of Malvern.  more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Malvern field

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in a field near the centre of Malvern.  more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Malvern field

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in a field near the centre of Malvern.  more...

Ashley gets in the runs

Cricket round up  more...

Harvey signs off with defeat

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies striker Amy McCann played 70 minutes at Anfield for Northern Ireland in Saturday's 6-0 friendly defeat to Premier Division side Liverpool.  more...

Harvey signs off with defeat

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies striker Amy McCann played 70 minutes at Anfield for Northern Ireland in Saturday's 6-0 friendly defeat to Premier Division side Liverpool.  more...

School makes it to HQ

Rugby Union  more...

Charity golf day is lined up

REDDITCH Golf Club is hosting a captain's charity day on Wednesday June 11 in aid of Primrose Hospice.  more...

It’s four straight for Brad

REDDITCH prospect Brad Piper took his unbeaten record to four on an entertaining Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club show at the Arrow Valley Social Club on Sunday.  more...

Arrows flying with first win

British American Football League Division One Northern Conference - South Yorkshire Mustangs 0 Redditch Arrows 25  more...

Studley at home

Saturday Cricket Fixtures: Birmingham and District League Division Three- Studley v Coleshill (1pm).  more...

Roundup

Red-hot Brown sets standard

CYCLING: In-form Wyre Forest rider Michelle Brown continued her superb season with victory in the Bath CC 10 mile time trial and smashed the club's record.  more...

Red-hot Brown sets standard

CYCLING: In-form Wyre Forest rider Michelle Brown continued her superb season with victory in the Bath CC 10 mile time trial and smashed the club's record.  more...

Ladies dominate meeting

POINT-TO-POINT: Women riders had a field day at the Wheatland point-to-point meeting at sun drenched Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday.  more...

Cashmore gearing up for games

KIDDERMINSTER swimming star Claire Cashmore continued her preparations for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games by finishing fifth at the World Cup in Manchester at the weekend.  more...

Rugby

Tough test for Boars

BROMSGROVE RFC took on some tough and illustrious opponents at the Ledbury Charity 7s tournament.  more...

Summer ball

DROITWICH Rugby Club's summer ball takes place on Saturday June 7.  more...

Schools News

Employers are failing to report

JUST three cases where teachers have been dismissed or resigned in Worcestershire after being found to be incompetent have been referred to the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) in almost seven years, figures show.  more...

Society

Chaddesl

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY - The next talk in the calendar will be given by Pauline Annis on The Baldwins, the well-known industrial Worcestershire family that began to assume prominence in the iron foundry business in the 1780s and, a century and a half later, produced a Prime Minister. Mrs Annis will illustrate her talk with photographs from the family album.  more...

Chaddesl

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY - The next talk in the calendar will be given by Pauline Annis on The Baldwins, the well-known industrial Worcestershire family that began to assume prominence in the iron foundry business in the 1780s and, a century and a half later, produced a Prime Minister. Mrs Annis will illustrate her talk with photographs from the family album.  more...

Stourport

FLORAL ART CLUB - Demonstrator and teacher Lesley Cole made her first visit to the club on April 28 with garage treasures' and her arrangements incorporated mechanics discovered and restored from her garage.  more...

Theatre

Let’s get busy

IZZY Wizzy Let's Get Busy! Sooty the nation's favourite bear is celebrating his 60th anniversary with a brand new theatre show Sooty's Magic Wand Factory'.  more...

Tom Guest Column

County face challenge to lure players

NO-ONE can deny that Twenty20 cricket has been good for the finances of the game.  more...

Travel

Natural choice for wildlife cruises

THE 352-passenger ship Spirit of Adventure will invite passengers to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth on a spectacular voyage around the natural wonders of central and southern America next year.  more...

Upton

Mayor and deputy to serve second year

TIM Perry and Paul Thomas will serve as mayor and deputy mayor of Upton for a second year.  more...

Villages

Longdon

LAST Sunday, a vast number of children were seen heading towards Longdon Village Green where an exciting event was taking place in aid of World Vision Ethiopia. Bouncy Castles galore were there for the children to play and bounce on to their hearts' content! What a fantastic time they had and the weather could not have been better. Delicious refreshments kept the adults happy while their children played safely on the castles, taking part in football matches, or had their faces expertly painted. The castles were carefully supervised to ensure the safety of children at all times. Thank you to Sally and Adrian Sinclair who sponsored this event with their wonderful selection of bouncy castles. If anyone would like to hire these please contact Sally and Adrian on 01684 833356. Over £350 was raised for World Vision. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.  more...

Longdon

LAST Sunday, a vast number of children were seen heading towards Longdon Village Green where an exciting event was taking place in aid of World Vision Ethiopia. Bouncy Castles galore were there for the children to play and bounce on to their hearts' content! What a fantastic time they had and the weather could not have been better. Delicious refreshments kept the adults happy while their children played safely on the castles, taking part in football matches, or had their faces expertly painted. The castles were carefully supervised to ensure the safety of children at all times. Thank you to Sally and Adrian Sinclair who sponsored this event with their wonderful selection of bouncy castles. If anyone would like to hire these please contact Sally and Adrian on 01684 833356. Over £350 was raised for World Vision. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.  more...

Welland

THE first thing to mention this week is the concert at St James Church which takes place tonight, May 16 and sees the well-known Gloucestershire folk singer, Johnny Coppin (singer/songwriter) appearing with Keith Burgess (violin and recorders). Tickets are available on the door (£10 per adult; £6 for under 16's) or from David Richardson 01684 592088. Refreshments will be available.  more...

Wellington Heath

I KNOW you will all be sad to hear that Bernard (Lee) passed away on Sunday, May 4. Our thoughts are with you Kathleen. Bernard was a very talented man and played the trombone in a jazz group called The Dixielanders some years ago. He was renowned for being up all hours on his low frequency radio and was also part of our village life collecting and distributing for the 200 club when necessary. We shall all miss you Bernard.  more...

Powick

NEXT Wednesday, May 21, Powick Parish Ramblers will venture into Herefordshire for a four and a half mile walk via Castle Frome and Cheyneys Wood. Meet at the lay-by on Fromes Hill on the A4103 at 10am when Joy and Phil Bunyan will lead the walk.  more...

Bosbury

THE 2008 Bosbury Cider and Blossom Festival was held last Saturday in glorious sunshine which ensured a capacity crowd of over 400 people. The festival was the first major village event since the completion of phase one of the parish hall refurbishment programme and before the festival was officially opened by Mary Bennett, Nat Hone thanked the community for their fundraising efforts and the various grant making bodies for their support. Salome Jefferson was crowned May Queen and Holly Clayton and Freya Jones her two princesses. The crowning ceremony was conducted by last year's May Queen, Georgie Nichols. Bosbury School choir entertained with a wonderful medley of songs featuring their rendition of The Bosbury Cider Drinker. The children's poetry competition attracted eight entries and the judges were encouraged by the neat handwriting and illustrations and congratulated all who took part. A maypole dancing team from Cradley School led by Heather and Peter George gave an entertaining demonstration. A static display of vintage cars, a boat and old cider making equipment made a good backdrop to teh heavy horse, the blacksmith and the sheep shearing demonstration. The plant stall and the new Bosbury Nursery situated at Catley with their display of fruiting and ornamental garden trees, attracted the keen gardeners. Following the guided orchard walks around Temple Court, the splendid barbecue and the local cider and apple juice available were much appreciated. The delicious cream teas with home-made cakes were very popular and Jenny Rees and Janet Biddulph would like to thank all the village bakers who responded to their request for cakes, one of the best selections ever! The well organised duck races down the River Leadon completed a lovely family day out which everyone enjoyed. The final figures are not yet to hand, the proceeds will be split between the church, the hall and the school.  more...

West Malvern

DISCONTENT with the continuing weekend vandalism and night-time disturbances on lower West Malvern Road surfaced at Monday's Parish Council meeting, when some 20 residents attended to voice a series of complaints and demands. As well as damage to parked vehicles, there were reports of urination in gardens and bus shelters, lighted cigarettes being put through letterboxes - and even a claim that an agreed house sale had fallen through because of what the would-be purchasers had witnessed on a visit to the village. Fears were voiced that incidents involving violence and injury could take place if the problems were not effectively addressed. Demands included changes to the licensing hours of the Lamb Inn, removal of its music license and even its complete closure. Dissatisfaction with policing performance was expressed, particularly in respect of a CCTV camera which had been installed to monitor the problems but which had never worked owing to a faulty computer system and had now been removed. Fourteen residents said they had phoned the police on more than one occasion to report activities - often between 1am-3am - without getting any worthwhile response. Parish Council chairman Joyce Roberts assured residents of the council's sympathy and concern. It was agreed that the Council would draw the issues to the attention of the Chief Constable of West Mercia Constabulary, and with local MP Sir Michael Spicer, while the licensing hours of the Lamb Inn were being raised with the District Council by Cllr Jennie Kelly.  more...

What'S On

Fun at the bandstand

THE bandstand at Bromsgrove's Sanders Park is gearing up for an exciting summer of events.  more...

Where to go (May 14-May 26)

Wednesday May 14 THEATRE: Roll out the Barrel, Palace Theatre, Redditch (2pm).  more...

Wyre Forest Weddings

TILLEY-TYRER

PARADISUS Rio De Oro in Cuba was the setting for the wedding of Gemma Tilley and Russell Tyrer.  more...

  
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