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Stories for 25 September 2002
Leisure
Bella gig
The Bel Canto singers will perform a concert at St George's Church on Saturday, October 19, from 7.30pm. more...
What's on at your local theatre
Classical and easy listening - what's on near you
Live gigs - what's on near you
Exhibitions around Worcestershire
Viewing spot at court
A VIEWING platform has been constructed across the majestic Perseus and Andromeda fountain at Witley Court, near Great Abberley, so that visitors can take a closer look at the careful restoration work being done by stone masons on the site. more...
What's on guide
Thursday, September 26 more...
Big screen delights at village hall
THE magic of the movies returns to rural Worcestershire this weekend when the curtain rises on the giant screen for a new season at the FeckenOdeon, which they claim is Bromsgrove and Droitwich's nearest cinema. more...
Magical night
A NIGHT of magic is promised at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this Sunday (Sep 29). more...
Win a family ticket to Disney On Ice
The Shuttle/Times and News has two family tickets for up to four people to be won to see the most beautiful love story ever, as Disney On Ice's Beauty and The Beast glides into The NIA, Birmingham, from October 30 until November 10. more...
Handy Andy
A NEW College student won the lead role in a touring company production which played for one night at Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday. more...
Return of the RATS
REDDITCH Amateur Theatre Society (RATS) returns to the Palace Theatre stage this week after an absence of 15 years. more...
Lear premieres in the county
Review: King Lear at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Sep 28. more...
The Yetties breeze into town
FOLK music fans in Bromsgrove can look forward to a guest appearance from a globally renowned band next weekend. more...
Zeppelin to land locally
A TRIUMPHANT tribute band is returning to the area this weekend. more...
Now `Mike' turns a to solo career
FORMER Mike and the Mechanics frontsman Paul Carrack brings his soulful voice to Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre next month. more...
Special events for anniversary occasion
IT'S a special year for the Bromsgrove Concerts - their 40th anniversary season - and there will be a starry group of performers of world class quality to ensure the occasion is fittingly marked by bringing the finest chamber music to the town. more...
Tour will take in Bromsgrove
INTERNATIONAL Christian artist, Nia, is back on the road and will be in Bromsgrove next week during the WWJD Tour - What Would Jesus Do? more...
News
Landlords' cheers for best-kept beer
A WORCESTERSHIRE pub's landlords have good reason to raise a glass or two in celebration after their brewery recognised the pub's beer as among the best kept in the country. more...
Royal Oak has the best garden
THINGS are blooming wonderful for tenants of a Malvern pub. more...
Jobs on offer at housing firm
A WORCESTERSHIRE housing association is throwing open its doors in the hope of recruiting the best people the city has to offer. more...
Week lays the foundations
STUDENTS from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be getting involved with National Construction Week. more...
Village flaring to go
THIS year's Alvechurch Alight festival was a blazing success with an estimated 3,500 people turning out to the lantern procession on Saturday. more...
Car roof cut off after crash
A REDDITCH road was closed for more than half-an-hour on Monday after two cars were involved in a collision. more...
Clean-up plea for play area
A PETITION with 300 signatures is to be handed to Studley Parish Council calling for a recreation area to be cleaned up. more...
Capital day for protest
By Becky Procter more...
Musical feat for brothers
A REDDITCH youngster is already paving his way for a successful career in music after passing his Grade 1 piano exam at the tender age of three. more...
Silver screen back in hall
THE magic of the movies is returning to Feckenham as the silver screen of the FeckenOdeon reopens in the village hall. more...
Back to the land
TRADITIONAL farming methods were the order of the day when more than 100 competitors gathered for a hedging and ploughing match on Thursday. more...
Success by the plateful
GREEN-fingered gardeners and versatile veg growers were out in force for the annual Feckenham Flower Show. more...
Traders plan to move stalls
MARKET traders are planning to pack up their stalls and move to a fresh pitch in a modern, new-look market. more...
Rider died after coming off bike
A MAN suffered severe head injuries after losing control of his motorbike on a Feckenham road, an inquest heard. more...
Action group takes to streets
ABOUT 400 people took to the streets of Studley on Saturday protesting at plans to revoke route orders for a bypass around the village. more...
Public pressure pushes re-design
DESIGN changes to a plan to rebuild the Co-op Pioneer store in the heart of Studley have been made after public comments. more...
£1m target launched by theatre
A MAJOR appeal to raise £1 million for a community theatre and arts venue in the town has been launched. more...
We've made it to the top ten!
Recent leisure and retail developments in the Kingfisher Centre have elevated it to the top ten of a national league table, the Town Centre Partnership announced. more...
Moving along
THE first major phase of the regeneration of Redditch town centre opened on Sunday as buses began using the new £20 million transport interchange on Unicorn Hill. more...
B&Q store to open
REDDITCH'S new B&Q Warehouse will officially open for business tomorrow. more...
In town without their cares!
THE first In Town Without My Car day in Redditch has been hailed a success. more...
Left in town without his car - or bike!
A REDDITCH man who helped organise an event to encourage people to ditch the cars for alternative transport was left stranded - when his bicycle was taken away by police. more...
Zero stance on job yobs
By Melina Cannon more...
Quake rattles residents
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls from worried people after Redditch was one of the areas hit by the country's biggest earthquake for 10 years. more...
BURNER BATTLE HOTS UP
By Julian Seva more...
Chips are down for the couch potatoes
Slumping on the sofa like Jim Royle to channel surf while munching through a packet of crisps might seem the perfect indulgence after a hard day at work. more...
Terrorist shower unit for the Spa
A SHOWER capable of decontaminating up to 50 victims an hour in the wake of a terrorist attack is to be based at Droitwich Spa. more...
Gambia appeal up and running
THIS week the Droitwich Spa Advertiser is launching a new appeal to raise much-needed cash for The Gambia. more...
New Lido talks set to begin
TALKS look set to begin with a new company over proposals to redevelop the town's Lido. more...
Showing the Spa means business
HUNDREDS of town companies are being encouraged to take part in an innovative new event aimed at boosting their business. more...
A voice for the elderly
A NEW group, which will give elderly people a voice, is being launched in the Spa. more...
Brave Spa folk are shaken but not stirred by earthquake
IT seems that Spa residents were shaken but not stirred when the town was rocked by Britain's worst earthquake in a decade. more...
Lickey End to parish council
LICKEY End residents have given a resounding "no" to retaining the controversial parish council. more...
Jobs boost
THE festive period will bring new jobs to Droitwich Spa when the former Christian Salvesen depot is re-opened by the supermarket giant which orchestrated its controversial closure. more...
Heads call for A-level inquries
HEADTEACHERS in Bromsgrove have called for further inquiries following the fiasco over this year's A-level results. more...
Diver's death to be probed
A PROBE has been launched into the death of a doctor and family man who was killed in a deep sea diving accident. more...
Disabled pupils' tee time
YOUNGSTERS' golfing skills will come to the fore when a special day for disabled children tees off tomorrow (Thursday). more...
Dancing on air
TRUE love blossomed for one Spa couple when their eyes met across a crowded dance floor - and they have never looked back since. more...
Review of boundaries
PEOPLE living in Stoke Heath are to be asked for their views on possible changes to their parish boundary which could see a new parish council being set up. more...
100 years ago September 27, 1902
A START was made this week on laying mains water pipes from New Road to The Eachway in Rubery. The work was expected to be completed by the end of the month. It was good news for those householders who daily formed a procession to fetch their water in buckets. more...
Club proposals kick up a storm
A RUBERY football club at the heart of plans to enhance a school field is facing a tidal wave of opposition. more...
Diamonds are forever
A SPA couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in style when they held a party at their housing complex. more...
50 years ago September 27, 1952
BROMSGROVE Urban District Council had preliminarily voted to spend £1,500 out of the rates to buy bunting, garlands, and other items to decorate the town for next June's coronation festivities. Councillor Bill Kings suggested the cash be better spent laying out the proposed new Sanders Park off Kidderminster Road, which he believed to be a more fitting and permanent reminder of the royal event. more...
Dodford just loves its calendar guys
IT'S time to make a date with the men of Dodford. more...
Coffee and biscuits?
A SPA funeral directors will be taking on a new lease of life this week when it hosts a charity coffee morning. more...
25 years ago September 23, 1977
CARPENTER Dennis Grubb, of Dragoon Fields, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, celebrated having notched up 50 years membership of the Union of Construction and Allied Trades Technicians. He had learned his trade at the Bromsgrove Guild and later worked for wood carvers Pancheri and Hack. To mark the occasion, the union presented him with life membership and a silver medal at a party held at the Dragoon Hotel. more...
Banking on a good price
A RARE five pound note, issued by the Bromsgrove Bank during Queen Victoria's reign in 1848, is due to be auctioned in London, on Friday, October 4. more...
Ready for the digital age
A GROUP of snap-happy youngsters are ready for action after their school bought some new digital cameras. more...
Traders warn dog owners
TRADERS in Aston Fields, fed up with dog mess outside their shops, are warning irresponsible owners: "We will name and shame you." more...
Yobs are target
BROMSGROVE police this week, began a month-long crackdown on anti-social behaviour by gangs of yobs who roam around car parks and the town centre. more...
Sleeping peacefully until things went bump in the night . . .
THE earth shook for thousands of Bromsgrove people when the biggest earthquake in 12 years struck Britain. more...
Hearty Kev says thank brew
PUB manager Kevin Kendall put a bar on his beer consumption - and raised a keg-load of cash for a children's hospital. more...
A special chemistry
THINGS went with a swing for Joe Brindley when he met his future wife working in the cloakroom of a Worcestershire nightspot. more...
Hoping the cash cup floweth over
COFFEE lovers in Belbroughton can enjoy a cuppa and mingle with a scarecrow or two this Friday. more...
Campaign to save composer's home
PLANS to demolish the home of a famous composer have struck a wrong note with residents of a village near Bromsgrove. more...
Debris underlines urgent task
WORKMEN have removed a ton and a half of stone debris from the roof of Bromsgrove's ancient parish church which is in need of urgent repair. more...
Such good sports
TEAMWORK from 300 Bromsgrove youngsters helped raise more than £150 for charity. more...
Lessons in eating healthily
SCRUMPTIOUS sandwiches filled the little tummies of tots at a Bromsgrove school as part of an initiative to promote healthy eating. more...
Bricks stolen
Thieves stole 4,000 bricks from Mappleborough Green Primary School. more...
Car raided
Thieves broke into a silver Mercedes C class and stole a brief case and a laptop computer on Thursday afternoon. more...
Tyres slashed in rampage
RESIDENTS of Church Hill and Winyates woke on Friday to discover vandals had been on a tyre slashing rampage overnight. more...
Wychbold Women's Fellowship
THE fellowship's annual songs of praise evening was held in St Mary de-Wyche Church at the end of June, and was attended by members and friends from the united parish. Angela Kovacevic arranged a lively programme of hymns for which Margaret Bradford on keyboard and Pete O'Connor on guitar provided their usual robust accompaniment. Prayers were led by Greta Hedges, Joy Conquest and Jane Baker and light refreshments were served - this was a time for conversation and fellowship. more...
CD fraudster may face jail
Court correspondent more...
They would become states, not countries
L SPITERI informed us (You Say, September 16) that countries wishing to integrate into a Federal Europe have not "taken leave of their senses" and that "each country must want to economically succeed as the next one". more...
Hadzor and Oddingly WI
IN the absence of our president, Judy Lee took the chair and Pat Keen assisted. It was good to get back after our summer break. Business matters were dealt with and various dates for outings and meetings were organised. Jean Brettell and Jennifer Carter arranged the flowers. more...
Thieves strike at venue
THIEVES escaped with hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol, cash, a hi-fi system and a fruit machine from The Crown pub, Prospect Hill. more...
To hell with technology
JOHN Phillpott writes (Evening News, September 16) of the proposed new airport on Green Belt near Rugby. more...
Fairfield WI
MARY Fairbairn, our president, extended a warm welcome to members and visitors at the September meeting. more...
Tories have failed city's citizens
I AM appalled to read about the massive black hole in the city council's budgets (Evening News, September 17) which must amount to approximately one tenth of the General Fund spend. more...
Barnt Green Gardening Society
AT our first meeting after the summer break, the speaker was Dr John Page on the subject of alpines. more...
It must be your turn to serve, Beryl
TODAY'S picture has been sent in by Beryl Shammon, a stalwart of the Worcestershire County Table Tennis Association and shows the winning team which played against Devon in 1958. more...
Blackwell and Burcot WI
PRESIDENT Jean Towler welcomed everyone to the meeting and gave her good report. The secretary and the treasurer then gave their good reports. more...
Let's keep on pressing self-destruct button
n PERHAPS you will allow me to offer other readers a word of explanation with reference to Mr Spiteri's valiant comments on the European debate (You Say, September 16). more...
Misleading impression
IT is good to see the Evening News inviting citizens to express their opinions on the proposal to relocate Worcester City's football ground. more...
Eat out for charity
A THREE-course charity dinner has been organised with all proceeds going to two breast cancer charities. more...
Fundraisers have a heart
ANOTHER lifesaving device is up and running and ready to use in Alcester. more...
Award for a lifesaver
AN Alcester man has proved himself to be a real lifesaver. more...
Town will be full of beans
THE coffee will be flowing when Alcester joins in with the world's biggest coffee morning on Friday for Macmillan Cancer Relief. more...
Make a plan, says fire chief
"MAKE your plan and get out alive" is the message from Warwickshire Fire Service after a national campaign to plan your escape in case of fire. more...
War on space slashes
Alcester town council has drawn up another plan for parking in Priory Road. more...
A walk in the park
RAGLEY Hall staff will be donning their walking boots for a Stride for Life event in aid of Cancer Research. more...
Driving is not a gas
GAS pipe improvements on the Birmingham Road from Kings Coughton to Alcester are set to continue at least until the end of next month. more...
Belfry call for officers
TWO Alcester police officers will be escorting some of the top names in golf on Friday. more...
DISMAY AT PARKING FEE PLANS
By Matt Smith more...
The 16-plus course that is growing in popularity We give A-level alternative top marks n Malvern Co
EVERY summer there is a rush of anxiety and stress as thousands of pupils wait for their exam results. more...
Town school opens doors
By Melina Cannon more...
MP praises new school
THE Education Secretary was at Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre on Friday to perform the official opening ceremony. more...
Great entertainment
DEAR EDITOR - We would like to congratulate Bromsgrove District Council on introducing such an interesting feature into Sanders Park, namely the bandstand. more...
Enjoyable
DEAR EDITOR - My wife and I have visited Bromsgrove's Sanders Park on several Sundays for the band concerts - the last of the season was on September 8, and wish to say how much we have enjoyed them. more...
Vegetarian views
DEAR EDITOR - The number of vegetarian parents is growing every year. Many choose to raise their children veggie, while others feel that a meat-based diet makes more sense for their families. more...
Hotel should be paying up
DEAR EDITOR - There have been several stories of late in the local Press relating to the Worcestershire Brine Baths Hotel. more...
Discount call for those missing out
DEAR EDITOR - I would like to correct recent correspondence. more...
Moving away . . .
DEAR EDITOR - I would just like to say thank you to all who have supported me in saving used stamps and silver foil for two good causes. more...
Church repair would be an ideal Jubilee project
DEAR EDITOR - The Bromsgrove Society has allocated a sum not exceeding £5,000 for an unspecified Jubilee project. more...
Floral tribute
DEAR EDITOR - I can't believe what Councillor Frank Payne has said about the floral displays in Droitwich. more...
Fishing contributes to the state of the economy
DEAR EDITOR - What an amazing piece of con-tradictory fiction Ms Thom wrote about angling. more...
Fairer refuse collection system should be introduced
DEAR EDITOR - I know this sub-ect has been much debated on your letters page, but I feel I must add my opinion about Bank Holiday refuse collections. more...
Protesters views were `ignored' by councillors
DEAR EDITOR - I recently attended the Waitrose planning meeting at Pershore. more...
Why was hospital financed privately?
DEAR EDITOR - Last week we saw the Health Secretary Alan Milburn proudly opening the new Worcestershire Hospi-tal at Worcester. more...
Denim delights on Friday
TOWNSFOLK will don denim with the rest of the country to raise money for children suffering from genetic disorders. more...
Stamps call
Used stamps are desperately needed to help boost the funds of the Alexandra Hospital's League of Friends. more...
We need you
Volunteers are needed to work in the flower shop at the Alexandra Hospital. more...
Alex cash for appeal
REDDITCH'S Alexandra Hospital will benefit from cash donated by people in other parts of the county. more...
A brush with the law
GENEROUS members of Redditch Police Social Club have brought colour and art to the children's area of the A&E department at the Alexandra Hospital. more...
Farewell to a star
STAFF at the Alexandra Hospital have bid a fond farewell to a retiring member of staff who has worked at the hospital since it opened it 1986. more...
New era for @lex Friends
By Helen Clarke more...
£300,000 project for school
MORE than £300,000 left over after costing the refurbishment of The Splash in Malvern will be ploughed into new facilities at Dyson Perrins CE High School. more...
Farm park closure brings an end to era
THE name of Bennetts is now synonymous with Worcester. more...
Issues discussed
REDDITCH Student Council met with town MP Jacqui Smith to discuss a range of issues affecting the young. more...
Village plan gets going
MORE than 100 people got involved with the start of a community planning exercise in Studley. more...
Town branded a `wasteland'
By Julian Seva more...
Retail therapy
A PILOT project to get long-term unemployed people in Redditch into managerial and supervisory positions in the retail industry will soon be launched. more...
Woman taken to Royal Hospital
A WOMAN has been taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a car ploughed into a Warndon house. more...
ID parade appeal for white males
VOLUNTEERS are needed for three identification parades being held by West Mercia police. more...
Thief's cash-and- carry on shop till
A THIEF turned a Worcester shop into a cash-and- carry when he leaned over and grabbed a handful of cash from a till before running off. more...
Town is to get a pizza the action
A PIZZA chain plans to open a new outlet in Malvern. more...
Inquest is adjourned
A MAN found dead on his living room floor had earlier sent a text message to his wife, an inquest heard. more...
Lib Dems in call to stem PO closures
LIBERAL Democrats have warned that the Government is ripping the heart out of rural and urban communities across Worcestershire and Herefordshire by allowing scores of post offices to close. more...
Safety first for children
THE first day of a scheme aimed at keeping Worcester youngsters safe has been hailed a success. more...
Raider foiled by off-duty officer
AN off-duty policeman who heard a security alarm blaring from a shop as he enjoyed a drink in a pub ran to the scene and caught an intruder inside. more...
Courses offer chance to explore city's past
HISTORY lovers in Worcestershire who want to brush up on their research skills are being offered a helping hand from Birmingham University. more...
Sexual help offered to youngsters in care
SEXUAL well-being is the focus of a new Worcestershire county council policy for looked-after young people. more...
City recruits from Kenya
KENYAN students are being targeted by University College Worcester as potential undergraduates. more...
Police authority to be split into two
WORCESTERSHIRE'S policing boundaries will change next year to allow West Mercia Constabulary to work more closely with local authorities and other agencies to tackle crime. more...
Jungle journey for deaf children
A CHARITY is appealing for would-be explorers who want to push themselves to the limit in the Amazon jungle to raise vital funds for deaf children. more...
Jungle journey for deaf children
Put your questions to council cabinet
WORCESTERSHIRE people will have the chance to quiz county councillors over local issues during Local Democracy Week. more...
Garden centre shooting
WORCESTER Garden Centre played host to a pair of big strong boys when the BBC dropped by to shoot a home make-over show. more...
£400,000 budget cuts approved
URGENT cost-cutting measures, to avoid over-spending on this year's budget by more than £400,000, have been approved by city councillors. more...
MP to meet council chiefs over recycling
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster is set to meet city council chiefs today to tackle growing concerns about recycling waste. more...
End of an era as farm park shuts
A WORCESTER farm park and shop is shutting its gates to the public, a year after it was saved from closure. more...
Walker discovered man hanging from tree
AN inquest has been told that a walker discovered a man hanging by the neck from a tree next to the River Severn last week. more...
`Greedy secretary' could face prison
THE "greedy" company secretary of a Pershore firm dumped illegal waste on unlicensed sites to avoid paying landfill tax, Worcester Crown Court has been told. more...
Bird's-eye view of Witley Court restoration
HISTORY-lovers will be able to see restoration work at Witley Court up close, thanks to a new viewing platform. more...
Council backing for new hospice plan
PLANS to build a new 15-bed hospice in Worcester have been unanimously supported by city councillors. more...
GRAN'S FURY AT HOSPITAL `TORTURE'
A WIDOW has described her stay at Worcestershire Royal Hospital as "torture" and says she never wants to see it again. more...
Robins
This is Evesham United Football Club - Results and fixtures - 2002/3 season
Dr Martens League Western Division more...
Sport
25/9/02 - Owen is out to end goal drought
MARK Owen is targeting the FA Cup to rediscover the goalscoring touch that made him one of the most feared strikers in non-league football. more...
25/9/02 - Young player prize for Kabir
KABIR Ali has capped a fine season by being named the Professional Cricketers' Association young player of the year. more...
Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away more...
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis more...
25/9/02 - Barton's buoyant despite first loss
STAFFORD spoiled the celebrations on Friday but we remain upbeat and there is definitely more to come from this side. more...
Bromsgrove finish second
BROMSGROVE Golf Club finished runners-up in the Birmingham Alliance division one. more...
Golf club lose final
BROMSGROVE Golf Club's 17-24 handicap team were beaten by Brandhall GC in the final of the Birmingham and District 17-24 Vale and Robinson Trophy last Sunday. more...
Season ends on a high for riders
BROMSGROVE Olympique Cycling Club's youth riders marked the end of the cross country mountain bike season with a series of medals last weekend. more...
A celebration of success
THE success of two Bromsgrove clubs has been officially recognised. more...
Setting sail for national finals
SEVEN sailors from Droitwich Spa High School have been selected to represent Worcestershire at a national contest next month. more...
23/9/02 - Triumph for the Cricketers
MONDAY Division Two of the E & E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League saw the Cricketers emerge winners from a close game. more...
24/9/02 - Champions lose in opener
Worcester and District Skittle League champions Westsiders made a losing start to the new campaign with a 33-pin home defeat by Warlords. more...
25/9/02 - Bellamy on form in losing cause
HIGHWAYMEN were the top scorers in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering/Banks's Brewery Worcester Friendly Skittle League. more...
Where to fish
THE Birmingham Anglers' Association has booked the following waters. more...
Angling round-up
BLACK Country anglers featured well in this week's Northfield Starlets Veterans Tuesday event at Moorlands Farm. more...
Club gets FA award
A BROMSGROVE junior football club has been rewarded for its commitment to children's soccer. more...
Junior football round-up
Callowbrook Swifts U11s 3 Hunters Moon Colts U11s 1 more...
Parkes shocks to beat Darts
CRAIG Parkes was the hero for Victoria Barnt Green Reserves as they provided the shock of the Bridgewater Cup first round. more...
Fairfield win with shoot-out
FAIRFIELD Sunday progressed to the second round of the Terry Cup after defeating Lodge Park 3-1 on penalties. more...
Villa made to work for win
FAIRFIELD Villa needed extra time to defeat Feckenham 4-2 and reach the second round of the Endsleigh Challenge Cup last Saturday. more...
Spartak ease through
BARNT Green Spartak eased into the last eight of the Midland Combination Challenge Vase with a 2-0 victory at Archdale '73. more...
Bar saves Spa
THE crossbar came to Droitwich Spa's rescue as they beat West Midlands Police Reserves 3-0 to reach the Midland Combination Challenge Vase quarter-finals. more...
Best start since the 1980s
THE last time Bromsgrove Rovers started a season as well as they have done so far, Yazz were top of the charts and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. more...
Magnificent seven
BROMSGROVE Rovers made it seven wins in eight Dr Martens Western league games last night (Tuesday) with a 3-0 victory over local rivals Stourport Swifts. more...
The goal machine
Tamworth next in Rovers firing line more...
Youngsters get 100 points in two games
BROMSGROVE RFC U14s made it 100 points from two games with a 51-0 drubbing of Birmingham and Solihull. more...
Colts record first win
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts bounced back to winning ways to record their first victory of the season with fine 15-12 success against Dudley Kingswinford. more...
Town romp to crushing win
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV bulldozed their way into the Powergen Intermediate Cup Second Round with a crushing 71-0 victory at Coventry Welsh last Saturday. more...
Cup win can kick-start Spa's season
TWO brilliant late strikes from Matt Blackmore saw Droitwich edge Shrewsbury 16-10 in a fascinating and highly competitive Powergen Intermediate Cup clash. more...
Medals galore at Nuneaton
The new indoor rowing season started with the traditional opener, the Nuneaton and Bedworth Championships, at Pingles Leisure Centre in Nuneaton. more...
Stedman shines in Tewkesbury
WORCESTER Stirling Triathlon Club's Jonathan Stedman came home first in the Tewkesbury Triathlon. more...
Robins soar high
EVESHAM United ran out 4-1 winners against Cirencester Town in a fast and furious encounter at Common Road last night. more...
Rovers reign supreme over rivals
BROMSGROVE Rovers made it seven wins in eight Dr Martens Western league games last night with a 3-0 victory over local rivals Stourport Swifts. more...
Bulls ace snatches late win
HEREFORD United snatched a dramatic 3-2 win last night over struggling Kettering Town in an exciting Nationwide Conference clash at Rockingham Road. more...
Parfait comeback
EX-Kidderminster Harriers defender Parfait Medou-Otye, who was forced to quit the game last season because of a heart condition, made a successful return to action with Stourport Swifts last night. more...
Young player prize for Kabir
KABIR Ali has capped a fine season by being named the Professional Cricketers' Association young player of the year. more...
Owen is out to end goal drought
MARK Owen is targeting the FA Cup to rediscover the goalscoring touch that made him one of the most feared strikers in non-league football. more...
Season draws to a close
WITH the cricket season now at an end, this section of the website will not be updated as often as the others. more...
25/9/02 Another tie as Harriers Drewe blank
HARRIERS 0 ROCHDALE 0 more...
25/9/02 Friendly run-out for players
FRINGE players were all due to gain some vital match fitness in a reserve friendly for Kidderminster Harriers at Rushden and Diamonds today. more...
Green beat Chaddesley
CUTNALL Green CC beat Chaddesley Corbett by seven wickets. more...
25/9/02 - City support warrants move
A TERRIFIC spectacle at St George's Lane on Friday and a 2,711 fingered salute to anyone still intent on denying City a switch to a stadium worthy of that support. more...
Home loss
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Ladies' Second XI were beaten 3-0 at home by Kidderminster. more...
25/09/02 - Collins returns
ROSS Collins has returned to Halesowen Town following his spell at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...
Final victory
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club's Ladies Seconds last friendly before their league campaign begins this weekend produced a thrilling 3-1 home victory over Warwick. more...
25/09/02 - Best start since the 1980s
THE last time Bromsgrove Rovers started a season as well as they have done so far, Yazz were top of the charts and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. more...
25/09/02 - The goal machine
Tamworth next in Rovers firing line more...
Twins skating to success
SPORTS mad twins have every reason to be proud of themselves after tasting success at skater hockey. more...
Bromsgrove Rovers 5 Cirenester Town 1
Saturday, September 21, 2002 more...
Swifts
Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2002/03
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson more...
25/9/02 Swifts slide again in derby clash
STOURPORT Swifts remain rooted to the bottom of the Dr Martens Western Division after a 3-0 loss at leaders Bromsgrove Rovers on Tuesday night. more...
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