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Leisure
New audience for evergreens
FOLK-rock legends Fairport Convention will be at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury hoping to introduce a new generation to their unique sound. more...
Music in the airfor all Valentines
SWEETHEARTS will be spoilt for choice this Valentine's Day, with a host of romantic engagements planned across Wyre Forest. more...
Fun way to cut global warming
THE Bishops Wood Environment Centre near Stourport is inviting Wyre Forest residents to help reduce global warming by "taming the dragon" at its annual open day on Sunday. more...
Duo at library
A MUSICAL feast is on the agenda for music lovers at Kidderminster Library on Thursday, February 5. more...
Signed CD sells for £150
ORGAINSERS of a charity concert in aid of Kemp Hospice have made an made an impressive start to their fund-raising by scooping £150 for a signed CD donated by Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant. more...
Hitting high note as choir reaches big 30
A TUNEFUL teacher from Kidderminster is enjoying a birthday with a difference - celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Birmingham choir he is a founder member of.Comberton Middle School teacher and singer Phillip Rawle is celebrating 30 years in the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus. more...
MEDAL OF HONOUR: RISING SUN
Available on XBOX, PS2, GC more...
Win tickets to see double bill of plays
THE Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, is staging a special double bill of John Godber plays next month - the world premiere of Screaming Blue Murder and a second play, Black Tie and Tales. more...
Rock and roll heaven for the fans
SOME of the biggest names in the rock and roll hall of fame are coming to the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. more...
No caging these Animals
ROCK legends The Animals will play Huntingdon Hall in Worcester tonight to celebrate 40 years in music. more...
Young band are on the road to stardom
A YOUNG Evesham rock band are taking their first steps towards fame by competing in a Battle of the Bands competition. more...
Family fun in a Grimm fairy story
A NEW musical fairy tale based on the Brothers Grimm story of The Elves and the Shoemaker, originally commissioned from local playwright Reg Mitchell by a music group in Tasmania, is to be given its premiere in Stratford. more...
Big band show their artistic teeth
STRATFORD swing group the Dr Teeth Big Band will be celebrating their homecoming on Friday when they perform at the Civic Hall after a year on the road. more...
Singing star Barbara makes a tour stop-off
THE Cheltenham Live season continues to go from strength to strength as the Town Hall prepares to welcome Barbara Dickson and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. more...
Neil drops everything for a post-war drama
A SERIES of coincidences led Drop the Dead Donkey star Neil Pearson to his latest stage role as an American major in post-war Germany. more...
Stresses of festive `fun'
POPULAR actor Tony Britton stars in Wynyard Browne's period classic The Holly and the Ivy at the Swan Theatre in Worcester. more...
Night out with lads at the club
A GROUP of bouncers will be taking audiences on an exhilarating night out at the Swan Theatre in Worcester when John Godber's award-winning Bouncers (1990s Remix) takes to the stage. more...
Showcase for young talents
SPANNING four weekends this spring, Malvern Theatres is once again presenting a selection of the very best in children's theatre. more...
Physical approach to Chaucer's work
FIVE of Chaucer's timeless stories will be explored when the Canterbury Tales comes to the Swan Theatre in Worcester this weekend. more...
Letters give an insight into love
DRAMA and literature provide an entertaining line-up at Huntingdon Hall this week. more...
Hartlebury Common
THE evening before I had gone for a stroll on Hartlebury Common, and once away from the glare of the worst of the street lights, I had taken a moment to stop and stare up into the clear skies. more...
Bo' Selecta 2 Channel 4 Productions Cert 18
WHILE it does not cater for everyone's tastes and takes some getting used to, there is no escaping the hilarious allure of spoof fly-on-the-wall documentary Bo Selecta once you're hooked - and I am. more...
PHOENIX NIGHTS SERIES TWO Channel 4 Productions
IT'S fair to say funnyman Peter Kay and his hilarious pal Dave Spikey have created a timeless masterpiece in Phoenix Nights - and the second series provided me with a laugh a minute. more...
COLD MOUNTAIN On general release at cinemas nationwide
IT is little wonder this movie, which charts the effects of the American Civil War on a group of people whose lives are intertwined by love, desperation and sheer hopelessness, has been nominated for 13 BAFTAs and is expected to shine at the Oscars. more...
LOST IN YONKERS Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, Until Saturday.
NEIL Simon's glorious dialogue is given a brilliant interpretation by the Nonentities this week. more...
News
The folly of foie gras
I WISH to highlight the growing trend of restaurants, caterers and top chefs promoting the consumption of Foie Gras. This so called delicacy is steeped in animal suffering and exploitation. Your readers have the power to change this trend, if there is no demand there will be no supply. more...
Background notes
I HAD intended to write in support of Jill Griggs' letter (Let us show some compassion to all) printed in January 1 Journal but didn't get round to it. No such inertia, however, in responding to G M Simon whose letter Background to those that commit evil... featured in your January 8 edition. more...
Clearing air on guns
Ref Airguns - Evesham Journal, January 22. I am concerned that an important fact was omitted from your article, perhaps by the matter not being highlighted in the press release from West Mercia Police, or from editing down. Existing owners of a self-contained air/gas cartridge airgun must apply to the police for a firearms certificate by April 30 - or hand it in to the police by that date. Failure to do so can incur five years imprisonment. more...
My memory
FROM the archive column, I have just read about the Evesham Police Kiddies Boot Fund. more...
Police were brilliant during a testing time
MANY of us grumble about the ineffectiveness and lack of presence of our police these days so it is important to congratulate them when they play a blinder as they have in the past few days. more...
Committed to the battle against dirt
IN response to the article Park to get doggy signs (Journal, January 22), we would like to lend our support to the efforts of Moreton Town Council to rid the town of dog mess. more...
Hospital being built where it's suitable
IN response to Mrs Trudy Burge's letter I should like to correct some of the inaccuracies contained within her long expose of Pershore's car parking situation; especially in view of the new hospital and health centre proposals. more...
Concerts to cheer
A CONCERT to banish the winter blues will be held at the Crawford Memorial Hall in Bidford tonight. more...
Travellers' site make-over idea outlined
A MASTERPLAN setting out the ideal development of the Friday Furlong travellers' site has been produced by Bidford Parish Council. more...
Large cut of mower sales
A WORCESTERSHIRE mower manufacturer is enjoying sales success with airports around the world thanks to its clever cutting ability. more...
Waxing lyrical over firm's move
WORCESTERSHIRE law firm Morton Fisher has helped bring 25 new jobs to Bromsgrove with the arrival of one of the UK's top home fragrance manufacturers. more...
Property laws are becoming clearer
LAWYERS in Worcestershire are coming to terms with the new Stamp Duty Land Tax despite some early misgivings. more...
Forest friends
PARENTS of pre-school children can find a range of fun activities on offer at Wyre Forest Discovery Centre each Thursday. more...
Mum's campaign to save children
A GRIEVING mother who lost her son to an undetected heart condition nearly eight years ago is campaigning for mandatory medical screening. more...
Plea to aid police
WYRE Forest residents are being invited to volunteer for a new advisory body to help improve the way police respond to issues affecting people with disabilities and special needs. more...
Kicking off with champ
A LAW firm has made its first foray into Kidderminster - and is hoping to prove a "knockout" in the year ahead. more...
Claire probes family issues
CLAIRE Backler, a partner at the Stourport office of Morton Fisher Solicitors, has been acknowledged as an expert in family law. more...
Graduates' qualities impress county firm
TWO surveyors from Kidderminster have been given roles with a north Worcestershire-based construction group. more...
Legionnaires' case probe results expected
TEST results which will reveal if a cooling tower in Pinvin was responsible for a second case of the potentially fatal legionnaires' disease are due today. more...
Monkey business
CHILDREN at Wilden First School's nursery celebrated the Chinese new year - oriental style - by tucking into traditional Chinese food. more...
Great days of steam
The next meeting of the Kidderminster Railway Circle will be held on February 11 at the Severn Valley Railway station, Comberton Hill, at 7.45pm. more...
Bid to transform
ALL three special schools in Wyre Forest are destined to close in a county-wide review which will transform special needs education. more...
Harriers mourn lifelong fan and ex-director Brian
A LIFETIME Harriers supporter and former director of the Aggborough club has died suddenly aged 69. more...
Bomford plans given go-ahead
BOMFORDS has been allowed to build on its Salford Priors site on the condition that Stratford District Council has tighter controls over future developments. more...
Drug champion pushes for `total legalisation'
AS the law on cannabis changed today, making possession a less serious offence, a Wyre Forest champion of the drug has called for its total legalisation. more...
Homes firm to appeal on land ruling
A DEVELOPER who made a U-turn over plans to knock down a popular Bewdley pub has said he will appeal after planners rejected his compromise scheme. more...
Sing with Rainbows
Girls aged five to seven are being invited to prepare for life in the Brownies by joining a Kidderminster-based guide group. more...
Arrests made after attack
A man and woman have been arrested and released on police bail following an attack on a couple out walking their dog. more...
Brigade halt fuel spillage
Kidderminster firefighters were called to a petrol spillage in Kidderminster at 7.30am on Monday. more...
Saying it with flower success
TWO florists are blooming with success after wowing the judges at a regional competition in Birmingham at the weekend.Top prizes for Flowers of Kidderminster florists Emma Dandy and Kirsty Fisher. more...
Talks aim to stop strike by civil servants
DISRUPTION caused by the planned strike of civil servants to Kidderminster job centre, benefits office and the county court today and tomorrow is expected to be kept to a minimum. more...
New charity shop to support young
IT might be fun to shop at the YMCA when the worldwide organisation opens the doors of a new charity shop in Kidderminster today. more...
Lifting lid on film trilogy
FANS of J R R Tolkien should go along to Bewdley Baptist Church on Sunday. more...
Plans on show
A DOCUMENT outlining the basis on which planning decisions will be made in Wyre Forest district up to 2011 can now be seen by members of the public. more...
Air your views on library hours
WYRE Forest residents are being asked for their opinions on library opening hours in a Worcestershire-wide survey. more...
Angry head's dog plea
PUPILS are being put at risk by careless dog owners, a worried headteacher has said. more...
St Mary's bells camera plans
THE new peal of bells hanging in the tower at Kidderminster's landmark St Mary's Church will ring out during a celebration next month. more...
Carnival to boost minibus appeal
A £30,000 bid to buy a new minibus for Age Concern is to get a major boost after being picked to receive the proceeds from this year's Kidderminster Carnival. more...
College is gearing up for royal visitor
KIDDERMINSTER College is getting set for a royal visit, with the Earl of Wessex due to see first hand how successfully it delivers performing arts tuition. more...
New store on the way
COOKLEY is to get a new Tesco Express Store, following the introduction of a similar outlet in Spennells in Kidderminster. more...
January 29, 2004
THE excitement over the top-up fees vote waned throughout Tuesday as there were last-minute changes of mind among Labour rebels. more...
Fishing festival lands £110,000
A £110,000 SPONSORSHIP package has been announced to help reverse the fortunes of Evesham Angling Festival. more...
Family's planning appeal is dismissed
AN APPEAL against refusal of planning permission for staff accommodation at a Broadway horse-training business has been dismissed. more...
Jill's community work puts her in line for prestigious award
A BROADWAY woman who has devoted her 50 years in the village to community activities has been nominated for a district award. more...
Let all the offenders pick up litter, not us
I REFER to the recent request by a former Mayor of Worcester for individuals to spend a week doing their bit to keep the city tidy by picking up litter. more...
Town anger as rent deal fails
PERSHORE Town Councillors are furious that they have picked up the bill after Evesham and Pershore Housing Association defaulted on an agreement to rent a room in the new town hall. more...
It's not just patients who are time-wasters
REGARDING your story about 40,000 time-wasters on the Worcestershire Hospitals NHS appointments list, perhaps there wouldn't be as many of them if they had their appointments in the first place. more...
A groom for Croome
PERSHORE'S own gardening guru, Chris Beardshaw is returning to his roots tomorrow when he presents a BBC programme about the restoration of Croome Park. more...
They're accepting myth for the sake of unity
THE Bishop of Worcester (right) stands with those in the Church of England supporting the supremacy of the Pope (Evening News, Wednesday, January 21). more...
Council calls for end to mass masts
PERSHORE Town Council is to lobby for greater planning scrutiny of mobile phone masts but the call will come too late to stop an antennae being installed at the top of Broad Street. more...
City's discourteous drivers
AFTER reading the somewhat unbelievable comments from the boy and girl racers who wish to ignore speed limits, and their objections to speed cameras, I must admit that the constant threat of lurking mobile cameras does unsettle natural driving habits. more...
It's G'Day from us...
ONE Vale school spent the day discovering what its like living on the other side of the World by hosting a special Australia Day. more...
Vandals force council to curb walkway
THE actions of vandals have forced Pershore Town Council to limit public access through the walkway by the new town hall. more...
New faces search
THE search is on to find three new faces to bring Pershore Town Council up to full strength. more...
Carers urged to take break
CARERS of people with Alzheimer's are being offered a service to give them more free time. more...
Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The AGM took place at the Baptist Church Schoolroom with 40 members and officers attending. The president, Mrs Margaret Haines, took the chair. more...
Share issues
BEWDLEY residents keen to raise law and order or quality of life issues with the police are to be given the opportunity to do so on a monthly basis. more...
Help public by adopting bus stop
BEWDLEY people are being encouraged to adopt a bus stop as part of a drive to inform the public about timetables. more...
Bourton project views wanted
LOCAL people are being encouraged to visit and get involved in a new community venture at Bourton-on-the-Water. more...
New rural website
THE profile of the Cotswold's farming and equine communities have been boosted by the launch of a new specialist website. more...
Couple reap fruits of labours
NORTH Cotswold farming partnership of David and Rachel Fisher, of Hampnett, were named runners-up in the Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain Society's overall farm championship. more...
Group needs treasurer to stay afloat
CALLING all Stourport women with a head for figures. Your local Townswomen's Guild needs you. more...
WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB -
On Wednesday at The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley, Simon Collingridge, managing director of BizCom Services, will tell members how to Make more of Microsoft Excel. more...
WYRE FOREST AND DISTRICT CENTRE NATIONAL TRUST -
The January 13 meeting, held at Blakedown parish room, was addressed by Simon Cleaver, NT property manager in Birmingham, who talked about Restoration of Back to Back Houses, Birmingham. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE ME SUPPORT GROUP -
At the autumn meeting, Alison Walshe, who is leading discussions on behalf of the three Worcestershire Primary Care Trusts, explained her hand-out, which is entitled Bid for Funding for the Expansion Multi-disciplinary Teams to Support the Provision of Care for Sufferers of ME. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
At the Bradbury Centre, Sansome Walk, Worcester, on Monday, Mary Alexander will talk about Cotswold Archaeology. more...
WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
At Kidderminster Library on Tuesday, there will be a screening of Pandaemonium directed by Julien Temple. more...
STOURPORT DIVERS
The new "Learn to snorkel" course, aimed at eight to 12-year-olds, will begin on Sunday. more...
STONE WI
At the January meeting a motion to purchase a president's badge was carried. more...
MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
The group received a legacy, so it was decided to purchase a president's brooch. more...
KIDDERMINSTER CAMERA CLUB
On January 19 Steve Cutler gave a slide/lecture entitled Portraits and Things2. more...
FRANCHE WI
Margaret Lillis provided floral table decorations for the New Year's party, and these were later sold for funds. more...
BURLISH PARK TG
A cheese and wine evening was held in January, and included a beetle drive, which was won by Margaret Krivosic. more...
Quest for local plan funding
A PROJECT to map out the future of Broadway can not get underway until funding is found. more...
KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday, there will be two rides leaving The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. more...
KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Archaeology in the Civil War is the subject of Malcolm Atkin's talk on Wednesday. more...
HABBERLEY WI
A picture of poppies, taken by Chris Haynes, is included in the 2004 calendar. more...
CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
The annual Christmas dinner was held at Lydia's Tearoom. more...
BEWDLEY LABOUR PARTY
The annual meeting was held at the Cock and Magpie public house, when some new officers were elected. more...
ASTLEY WI
At the January meeting Christine Ritchie entertained with a glimpse of life as a companion to an Arabian princess. more...
ARELEY KINGS WI
The social programme for the year was outlined at the January meeting. more...
From the archives
100 Years Ago January 30 1904 more...
Marina starts to take shape
A MAJOR development has just begun on the River Avon in the Vale of Evesham aimed at helping boat owners find moorings. more...
Man kicked unconscious
A DRINKER kicked a man unconscious in a vicious Christmas Eve attack outside an Evesham pub. more...
Breathing new life into the town centre
EVESHAM residents are being urged to get involved with one of the biggest development projects the town has seen for years. more...
Driver fined for dangerous load
A MOTORIST from Drakes Broughton was arrested for carrying a dangerous load after he was involved in an accident in which a cyclist was injured. more...
A groom for Croome
PERSHORE'S own gardening guru, Chris Beardshaw is returning to his roots tomorrow when he presents a BBC programme about the restoration of Croome Park. more...
Quiet life of Mary
FOR Pershore resident Mary Blott who has just celebrated her 100th birthday, life simply could not be better. more...
Beatrice, princess of stoves
THE mystery objects featured in last week's Journal have been identified by Mike Parker, of Main Street, Sedgeberrow. more...
Maurice bows out after 18 years
A VOLUNTEER driver with the Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre, Maurice Miller is retiring after 18 years. more...
Rail access at town's station
WORK is due to start on a £15,000 scheme to improve disabled access to Evesham railway station. more...
Vandals force council to curb walkway
THE actions of vandals have forced Pershore Town Council to limit public access through the walkway by the new town hall. more...
State of the art for Vale school
PERSHORE High School is set to build on its growing reputation as a centre of excellence with a new multi-million pound science block. more...
It's not the end of story on Uni-fees
THE Government narrowly won the vote in the Commons on Tuesday on the Bill to impose university top-up fees, but Sir Michael Spicer, Tory MP for West Worcestershire, said it was not the end of the matter. more...
No correspondence over soccer pitches
A FOOTBALL fee row went into extra time this week after Evesham town councillors were told to mind their own business. more...
Idea is music to the ears
I THINK Kenneth Hobson's suggestion to move the Bewdley bandstand to the old pump house area upstream from Severnside North is an excellent idea. more...
Our fury at abuse claims
A BADSEY couple had their family life torn apart when they were falsely accused of abusing their baby son. more...
Vale firm that's pulling the plug
A COMPANY spanning three generations operating shops in the Vale of Evesham and the Cotswolds is switching off. more...
Time to kick kerb parking in to touch
FOR a long time now I have been getting more and more concerned about the dangers caused by the parking of vehicles on Chester Road South when Kidderminster Harriers play at home. more...
Special need for diversity
MORE volunteers are needed to represent people with disabilities and special needs on an independent advisory group for West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Airlift after road crash
A DRIVER was taken to hospital by air ambulance after her car left the road between Defford and Pershore. The woman was taken to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham after her white Ford Fiesta came off the A4104 at 12.30pm last Friday. Her condition was said to be stable. more...
Three items in `alternative' budget
I WRITE to correct the statements made by Labour Leader Jamie Shaw in the letter "Nightmare on Bridge Street" (Letters, January 22). more...
It's G'Day from us...
ONE Vale school spent the day discovering what its like living on the other side of the World by hosting a special Australia Day. more...
Lib-Dem backing for villages
AS usual, Councillor Stephen Clee and Councillor Fran Oborski only give half the story when commenting on any issues. more...
Safety on the A449
IN response to last week's article "Safety calls snubbed by officials" I would like to clarify some points. more...
Thanks to Rotary
EARLIER this month, I was at Stourport Library when the president of the Stourport Rotary Club handed over a collection of audio tapes to the library. more...
Neighbours win
I WAS saddened to read of the closure of the Sanity store (Shuttle/Times and News, January 22), which I found to be highly efficient at ordering the less commonly available material - an aspect where the department stores fall down miserably. more...
Burglary remand
COMPUTERS worth more than £5,000 were stolen in a raid on the offices of KRCS in Severn House, Riverside North, Bewdley. more...
Value of bus drivers overlooked
THE proprietor's perspective "The inside story on the buses" (Shuttle/Times and News, January 22) made revealing reading. more...
Drug order for addict
A STOURPORT man living in "the last chance saloon" through drug addiction has been given a last chance of a cure. more...
Pride and joy in our special school
I, LIKE M Parker (Letters, January 22), was shocked that an LEA representative could be so unfeeling in her comments that our children's statement would simply be re-written to fit whatever new scenario they choose to offer our children when they close Alexander Patterson School. more...
Man's not guilty plea
A Stourport man pleaded not guilty at Worcester Crown Court to five charges of indecent assault against a 15-year-old girl. more...
Assault case arrest
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an assault on another man in Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster on Friday, January 16. He was released on police bail until tomorrow. more...
Burglary admitted
A WOMAN accused of being the lookout for a raid on a Stourport garage has pleaded guilty to burglary. more...
Scout huts hit by two thefts
POLICE are appealing for information after a scout hut in Bewdley was hit by thieves. more...
Teenage robbers forced man to beg
A JUDGE told two Kidderminster teenagers who rifled a man's bank account and forced him to beg on his knees it was time their Worcestershire town was free from being "terrorised". more...
British design classic en route to France in friendly gesture
THAT most British of symbols - the traditional red telephone kiosk - will soon be taking pride of place in a French park thanks to the efforts of Stourport mayor Stephen Clee.Councillor Stephen Clee with the phone box. more...
Storytimegoes with a swing
STOURPORT Library is the place to go for lively toddlers with the popular storytimes there now being given an extra dimension - music. more...
Issue is wider than one report
TONY Blair's Cheshire Cat grin on hearing Lord Hutton's findings yesterday might just be beginning to fade a little this morning. more...
Not in love with tunnels
FURTHER to the recent report about poly tunnels in Offenham and the easing of packing house planning rules - last summer, driving through southern Spain, we saw a foretaste of what Wychavon planners appear to have in store for the Vale of Evesham. more...
Ilmington
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The president, Christine Wright, was given a champagne birthday party by members. more...
Wick
PARISH COUNCIL: Items discussed at the parish council meeting on January 13 included: more...
Shipston
MUSIC SOCIETY: Shipston Music Society met on Friday, January 16, at The Methodist Church for members to be entertained by Maskarade, who presented an excellent live concert given by this clarinet quartet. The well-balanced programme covered musical pieces from such well- known composers as Bernstein, Mozart, George Gershwin or Mussorsgsky with an international flavour but also much lesser known pieces to include Antique Hungarian Dances or music for Russian songs. more...
Youngsters get a chance to name kids
THERE are some new kids on the block at Cotswold Farm Park and younger Journal readers are being given the chance to name them. more...
Pershore
TWINNING ASSOCIATION: The association is looking forward to a visit over the May Day holiday, of guests from Bad Neustadt, Germany, with whom the town has been twinned for 25 years and from Plouay, France, celebrating 10 years. The visit will include a Civic Reception at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, and a social evening at the Horticultural College that evening. During the morning, dancers from Bad Neustadt will be joining Pershore's own Scottish Dancing Society in a display at Chapman Court and during the afternoon a plaque celebrating the close ties between the Twinning and Perscoran Brass will be formally unveiled. On Sunday afternoon, a special interdenominational Service at the Abbey has been arranged, with a barbecue at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton, in the evening. The twinning committee is anxious that all past and present members of the association are aware of these celebrations. For details contact 01386 552304. The association would be pleased to hear from anyone who feels able to host guests over the three-night visit. more...
Hill & Moor
PARISH COUNCIL: District councillor M Argyle gave the council an update regarding the travellers and the recent judicial decision that was made. Coun Argyle suggested he contact other carish council chairmen to fund a planning consultant to speak on parish councils' behalf at the forthcoming appeal hearing. more...
Harvington
PARISH COUNCIL: The parish council met last Wednesday with two members of the public present. Good wishes were expressed to coun Tom Bacon, recovering from a serious illness. Councillors were told to expect a visit at the next monthly meeting from planning officer Jill Collin accompanied by Mark Lench, who is taking over as development control officer. more...
Evesham
U3A: The next meeting of the Evesham branch of the University of the Third Age will be held on February 5 in the Public Hall at 2pm. more...
Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: Chairman Bridget Maslin welcomed members to the first meeting in 2004. more...
Seatbelts can save your life
THE perils of not wearing seatbelts are being hammered home to motorists in a new operation launched by Kidderminster police. more...
Prize girl's holiday headache
A 20-YEAR-OLD student from Kidderminster is heading for the sun after winning a dream holiday to Miami worth £10,000.Nicola Jordan. more...
Cash boon for rural services
WYRE Forest bus services - many of which seem to have been on the road to nowhere - are set to move up a gear with news of a £683,000 cash boost. more...
Fund-raiser Guides facing leader crisis
STOURPORT Guides - who have been busy raising almost £1,000 for Kemp Hospice - are among the lucky ones, with other girls in the town queuing up to join the organisation.First Wilden Guides in Stourport, whose bag-packing efforts helped bring in £997 for Kemp Hospice. more...
Happy Elsie chalks up 25 years
PHARMACISTS at Kidderminster's Co-op dispensed with formality to celebrate 25 years of service recorded by one of their colleagues. more...
Experts enter funding row
A CAMPAIGN pressing for more money for cash-strapped Worcestershire schools has won a major boost after gaining the backing of leading economic analysts. more...
Rail chiefs plan Victoria's treat
SEVERN Valley Railway chiefs are playing the name game in a search for someone sharing their name with one of the bridges the company's trains runs across. more...
Duncan signs up for the leukaemia revolution
HISTORY is being made by a Kidderminster man taking part in a groundbreaking study on the treatment of leukaemia.after finding out she was a suitable donor, Benita Corfield is to donate stem cells to her brother Duncan who has leukaemia. more...
Police warn of scooter perils
A RISE in the popularity of motorised scooters has prompted police to warn users of their potential dangers. more...
Flooding scheme is unveiled
PLANS for work on the main construction phase of Bewdley's Severnside South flood defences are to be revealed by Environment Agency chiefs next month. more...
Double (and triple) trouble for parents
WITH 16 sets of twins and nine triplets there is never a dull moment at Wyre Forest Twins Support Group - especially when it comes to telling its rapidly increasing members apart. more...
Fine for tipping waste in wood
A STOURPORT man has been fined £500 for tipping one-and-a-half tons of waste building material in a remote area of protected woodland. more...
Action over 14-year-old tearaway
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy who terrorised neighbours near his Kidderminster home is to be placed under curfew and barred from areas of the estate where he lives. more...
Call for swift report on birth centre
THE start of the independent inquiry into baby deaths at the Wyre Forest Birthing Centre has been announced by the West Midlands Strategic Health Authority. more...
Centre of attention
STAFF at Kidderminster Hospital's long-awaited multi-million pound diagnostic and treatment centre are breathing a huge sigh of relief after ushering the first patients through its immaculate new doors. the exterior of the new treatment centre at Kidderminster Hospital. more...
Fury as town's visitor spots left from guide
TENBURY'S important visitor attractions have been left out of a new county tourism guide -- for the second year running. more...
Margaret's links with TV's Anne
TELEVISION viewers can see Tenbury `celeb' Margaret Austin face tough questionmeister Anne Robinson in an episode of the Weakest Link, due to be broadcast next week. more...
Woman attacked by cat flap terror
A FELINE war of terror has been waged on a disabled woman from Stourport who was hospitalised by an unprovoked attack by an unknown cat - in her own home.linda Meredith with her pet cat Puss was attacked by an unknown cat in her own home - and fears the feline fiend may strike again. more...
Road closed
THE road at Newnham Bridge was closed for an hour last Wednesday after an accident involving two vehicles. more...
Head vows: We'll be back
TENBURY High School has missed out on its first-time bid for Special School Status. more...
Gift of life from sister
A LEUKAEMIA sufferer from Kidderminster is relying on sisterly love to save his life as he awaits revolutionary new cancer treatment. more...
Swing along to jazz concert
WORCESTERSHIRE Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is due to swing into Tenbury on Saturday, March 5, to bring the sounds of the big band era to the Regal Theatre in Tenbury Wells. more...
State of the art for Vale school
PERSHORE High School is set to build on its growing reputation as a centre of excellence with a new multi-million pound science block. more...
Ellie's centre stage
GIRL guide Ellie Chesterman took centre stage when she received her latest guiding award from one of the stars of the Droitwich pantomime, `Dame' Brian Gater. more...
Driver hurt in crash
POLICE are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that left a Hereford man with serious injuries. more...
Foster families are in demand
FAMILIES are being urged to open their hearts and their homes and consider fostering a child. more...
Clothing flyers raise doubts
TRADING standards officers have received complaints about a company making door-to-door collections of old clothes, which residents thought were for charity. more...
Wild muntjac deer sightings growing
WILD muntjac deer are increasingly being found in rural parts of Worcestershire and even in an urban park. more...
Summer welcome for new bishop
THE new Bishop of Hereford will be welcomed into the Diocese with a special service this summer. more...
`Community's soul' marks its centenary
PEOPLE who were baptised or married at a village church near Worcester are being invited to help celebrate its centenary. more...
Girl kidnapped by ex-boyfriend
A deranged man kidnapped his former girlfriend after discovering that she was attending a job centre in Malvern. more...
Anger over guide
TENBURY'S important visitor attractions have been left out of a new county tourism guide - for the second year running. more...
Man `lied to protect himself'
A HAULAGE boss told a jury that he "lied for self-protection" after police and customs cracked an international drug smuggling ring. more...
Paranoid man knifed brother
A MAN whose mental illness was sparked by drug taking slashed his brother across the face with a kitchen knife. more...
Making an exhibition of himself
ART lovers are being urged to look at the bigger picture at an exhibition in Worcester. more...
Turning wood into paradise for butterflies
A GROUP of environmental organisations are calling on volunteers to help preserve a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Worcester, which is more than 1,000 years old. more...
Anger at plans for more cars in park
PLANS to enlarge a car park on Worcester's riverside have again been attacked by councillors. more...
Tasty chippy batters rivals
A FISH and chip shop in Worcester has just missed out on being named best chippy in the UK. more...
Husband is beaten in frenzied attack
A MAN beat up his partner's husband in a frenzied attack, saying he would put a bullet in his head if he "went down" for it. more...
Children enjoy a shaggy dog story
PUPILS at Abbey Park Middle School, in Pershore, made a furry friend when members of the Dogs Trust paid the youngsters a visit. more...
Traders fight back over `apathy' jibes
ANGRY shopkeepers have hit out at claims by councillors that their "apathy" is holding back the development of Droitwich town centre. more...
Young scullery maids and boot boys learn Victorian values - the hard way
YOUNGSTERS at a village first school took a step back in time when they looked at life in the Victorian era. more...
Hunt for sex pest in Hills
POLICE are hunting a serial sex pest who has exposed himself to two schoolgirls in the past week. more...
Tragic baby led a short but painful life - police
THE baby found encased in a concrete block would have led a "distressing and painful" life before she died, according to police. more...
Camera clue to rail sex attack?
CCTV footage is being examined in a bid to identify the man who is believed to have carried out a serious sexual assault on a 19-year-old woman, who walks with the aid of a crutch. more...
MP denies Hutton report "whitewash"
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster today angrily denied the Hutton Report was a "whitewash," as rival politicians claimed big question marks remain over the intelligence which sent Britain to war with Iraq. more...
Shock at murder case arrests
NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock after a Droitwich couple were arrested on suspicion of murdering a baby. more...
QUICK FREEZE CAUSES MAYHEM
SCORES of county schools were closed today in the aftermath of yesterday's snowfall that has left treacherous conditions on roads. more...
Sport
Latest Crib League news
Moreton and District League more...
Darts league round-up
Evesham Ladies League more...
Cue clubs!
PUBS and clubs in the Evesham area have responded well to the formation of a summer pool league. more...
New breed make fine bow
EVESHAM emerged victorious from their first swimming gala of the year that was the inaugural outing for the new bunch of nine-year-olds. more...
Icy on roads
SEVENTEEN Eve-sham Wheelers set off in icy but sunny conditions last Sunday. more...
Tigers on prowl but Elite provide danger
Evesham and District more...
Warming up for season
SERIOUS winter training for the forthcoming Biathle season has paid dividends for Jonathan Weedon. more...
Milton's Mondul a Festival hopeful
VICTORY at Cheltenham last Saturday has set Milton Harris up for a crack at the Cheltenham Festival. more...
Four chase county prize
ERDINGTON Court stand between Welford and a place in the county Fours semi-finals. more...
Raceway calendar reveals racing feast
SHAKESPEARE County Raceway and LA Performance Services have confirmed the schedule of drag racing and lifestyle events for this year. more...
Bike riders
DAVE Clarkson led the group of Cyclestuff riders out of town on the B roads through Badsey, Bretforton and Honeybourne. more...
29/1/04 - Worcester plan charge for title
WORCESTER have pro-mised to `sprint to the line' in the race for promotion. more...
Kidderminster Harriers FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04
Pre-season friendlies more...
Ferry peg brings Rose Bowl success for Steve
Evesham Rose Bowl more...
Wrong options lead to wrong result for hosts
Pershore 3pts, Ledbury 7 more...
Cooper catches'em out
ASHTON and Elmley Cas-tle served up a treat of a tie during last week's WCB Indoor League action at Prince Henry's. more...
Short corner starter
Pershore 3, more...
Bredon sparkle after a double from Diamond
BREDON moved out of the Evesham Sunday League's second division relegation zone for the first time this season after victory at Mountinneers. more...
Tenbury lose contact with leagueleaders
Tenbury 14 pts Birmingham Civil Service 18 more...
Football Ludlow create the chances but Oldbury score the vital goals
Oldbury Town 3 Ludlow Town 0 more...
29/1/04 Lady in waiting
PROLIFIC scorer Julie Freeman will be missing from Kidderminster Harriers Ladies team for the rest of the season as she is expecting her first child in the summer. more...
29/1/04 Wellington cup clash
HARRIERS U-18s' Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division game at Quorn was postponed last Thursday. more...
29/1/04 Half-term football fun
A WEEK of football events have been arranged by Harriers Community Scheme for the February half-term break. more...
29/1/04 Middlesbrough to visit Aggborough
WEST Brom reserves entertain Middlesbrough at Aggborough on Monday in the Premier Reserve League (North) (7.30pm). more...
29/1/04 Harriers await semi-final opposition
HARRIERS entertain the winners of the delayed tie between Sutton Coldfield and Bromsgrove in the Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-finals on or before March 17. more...
Knight in for a night out!
ATHERSTONE'S demise leaves Evesham United's players kicking their competitive heels this weekend but Dave Busst is ensuring things keep ticking over with a training session on Saturday. more...
29/1/04 Britton back in business
FORMER Harriers boss Ian Britton, axed by the club in October and replaced by Jan Molby, has taken his first step on the comeback road. more...
29/1/04 New director aims for untapped potential
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has completed a new signing at boardroom level in Wyre Forest man Steve Hodge. more...
29/1/04 Return to Midlands
OLD Kidderminster Harriers favourite Paul Jones has signed for Wolves. more...
29/1/04 Next for Harriers
THE Kassam Stadium has become a fortress for promotion chasers Oxford United who are yet to lose there in Division Three this season. more...
29/1/04 Spotlight on patient fans
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have showered their patient fans with glittering praise after another potential flashpoint on Tuesday night. more...
Ferry peg brings Rose Bowl success for Steve
Evesham Rose Bowl more...
Rita rues Bill's skill
Partnership's Evesham and more...
Wrong options lead to wrong result for hosts
Pershore 3pts, Ledbury 7 more...
World Cup at High School
THE Webb Ellis Cup, the Rugby World Cup trophy, will start a nationwide tour at Evesham High School next week. more...
Scratch success
Vale Golf and Country Club more...
Cooper catches'em out
ASHTON and Elmley Cas-tle served up a treat of a tie during last week's WCB Indoor League action at Prince Henry's. more...
29/1/04 - Wolves snap up keeper Jones
WOLVES today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Paul Jones from Southampton for £250,000. more...
Early goals sink unbeaten hosts
ANOTHER three points, another unbeaten record torn to shreds and a Manager of the Month in waiting. That's the triumphant tale of another successful Saturday. more...
Worcester too sharp for Khalsa
WORCESTER 4 KHALSA 3 more...
Nomads pip OVs in tense finish
WORCESTER Nomads `B' beat Old Vigornians by two wickets with three balls to spare in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Monday Indoor League. more...
Leaders eye on rivals
BROMSGROVE Rugby Club will have one eye on title rivals' Derby's clash at Kenilworth on Saturday. more...
Purdie wins call-up to take on Italy
HEREFORD United's Rob Purdie has earned his first call-up into the England National Game XI squad. more...
Jukes signs for Malvern
WEST Midlands League Premier Division leaders Malvern Town have added ex-Worcester City midfielder Nathan Jukes to their squad. more...
World Cup comes to the county
RUGBY'S World Cup will be brought to Bromsgrove and Evesham as part of a nationwide tour. more...
Wolves snap up keeper Jones
WOLVES today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Paul Jones from Southampton for £250,000. more...
Worcester plan charge for title
WORCESTER have pro-mised to `sprint to the line' in the race for promotion. more...
Dan's the man!
Evesham Utd U-10s 2, more...
Five-star show on road
Newtown Spts Colts U-10 1, Evesham Utd 5 more...
Edge odd goal thriller
Evesham Utd U-13 6, more...
Panthers overcome
Churchdown Panthers 1, more...
Knight in for a night out!
ATHERSTONE'S demise leaves Evesham United's players kicking their competitive heels this weekend but Dave Busst is ensuring things keep ticking over with a training session on Saturday. more...
Robins' nervy climax
Evesham Utd Robins U-10 4, Bredon Colts 3 more...
Michael's brace not enough
Evesham Utd Robins U-9 2, Malvern Tn Wds Colts 3 more...
Charnley's the champ!
Evesham Utd Jnrs U-9 10, more...
Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) more...
Bredon sparkle after a double from Diamond
BREDON moved out of the Evesham Sunday League's second division relegation zone for the first time this season after victory at Mountinneers. more...
REGENT AC
A MEETING will be held at the King's Arms pub, Stourport, on Tuesday at 8pm. more...
Set-piece goals secure spoils
Littleton 2, Fairfield Villa 0 more...
Half-term football fun
A WEEK of football events have been arranged by Harriers Community Scheme for the February half-term break. more...
Mercian meeting
THE Mercian Festival Junior League is holding a meeting at the Bell Inn, St John's, Worcester on Sunday. more...
Ladies hit the goal trail in fine style
Evesham Utd Ladies 8, Bredon 0 more...
PARK INN AC
POOLE Hall, Abbey Pool: Mark Pearce 8-1-8, Carl Carter 8-0-0, John Parry 4-3-0, Kevin Driver 3-7-0. more...
Bewdley blast 18 past Colts
TENTH-placed Bewdley Town were in rampant mood as they crushed Penn Colts 18-0 in Stourport and District League U-13s Division One. more...
Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Evesham Utd U-10s 2, more...
Charity cups on course
THIS season's Evesham Hospital and Charity Saturday Junior Cup final will take place at Common Road on April 10. more...
WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
WASSELL Grove: S Campbell 3-7, P Bruce 3-5, B Burrows 3-3, R Campbell 2-13.5, G Mansell 2-8. more...
Penalty joy and agony in cup ties
THREE close cup games involving Kidderminster and District League teams had to be decided on penalties. more...
Early goals sink unbeaten hosts
ANOTHER three points, another unbeaten record torn to shreds and a Manager of the Month in waiting. That's the triumphant tale of another successful Saturday. more...
GILT EDGE AC
CHRISTMAS Cup, Lyttelton pegs 60-79: John Gale 3-5-8, Richard Broadhurst 1-12-8, Ray Evans 1-5-8. more...
Course for the ladies
ARE you over 16, had experience in football participation and wish to become more committed to coaching football particularly players in the seven to 14 age group? more...
Stalwart leaves
FORMER Chaddesley Corbett player-manager Ian Vogel has signed for Birmingham Leaguers Royal Heath Rangers. more...
HARRIERS ARMS AC
THE annual meeting has been arranged for Sunday, February 8, at the Harriers Arms pub, Kidderminster, starting at 11.30am. more...
Lady in waiting
PROLIFIC scorer Julie Freeman will be missing from Kidderminster Harriers Ladies team for the rest of the season as she is expecting her first child in the summer. more...
WOLVERLEY AC
CANAL 41-42: S Garrington 3-0, M McGowan 2-12, G Reece 1-1. more...
A day to forget
IN A match the players will want to forget, Wyre Forest Brintons slumped to their fifth West Midlands League Division One South defeat of the season 3-0 at Malvern Town Reserves. more...
BLACKBOY AC
STRAWBERRY Pool: R Moule 15-11, P Walker 6-14, I Perrins 3-15. more...
Strong Ledbury reserves pip Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at lowly Ledbury Town Reserves but the hosts fielded eight first-team players due to an internal dispute. more...
COCK AND MAGPIE/RODMASTERS AC
STAFFORDSHIRE/Worcestershire Canal, Stewpony, Sunday: Derek Willis 3-0, Steve Freeman 1-12-12dr, Reg Bastable 1-5-8, Keith Bunce 1-4-8, Fred Penn and Dave Smith 1-2-8. more...
Reality looks brighter for Chaddesley charge
CHADDESLEY Corbett recorded an important 3-0 victory over struggling Reality Sports in their quest for a top-seven finish in West Midlands League Division One South. more...
LYTTELTON AA VETERANS SECTION
ROUND four: Stan James 17-0, Mick Millinchip 10-0, Ian Tetsall 7-1, Brian Hill 5-0. more...
MARKS TACKLE
THE Lyttelton Open will be fished on Saturday with a 9am draw at the Stourport shop. more...
MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY: Mark Tooze 57lb 10oz, John Cockayne 29-14, Mal Watson 20-4. more...
JESPER CHRISTIANSEN - Forward. 18/6/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 10.
Christiansen's signing was another major coup for Harriers director of football Jan Molby in January 2004. more...
Minky magic on trout pools
KIDDERMINSTER angler J Lojko used a green minky at Shatterford Fishery to reel in four trout weighing a total of 17lb 8oz. more...
ADAM MURRAY - Midfield. 30/9/81. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 17.
Once capped by England U-20s and also in the national youth sides, the Birmingham-born midfielder has had a turbulent 2003-04 season. more...
NICK HEATH - Right midfield. 2/1/85. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 21.
Heath became something of a rarity at Aggborough, a player to break through the youth team and earn a professional contract. more...
GRAHAM WARD - Central midfield. 25/2/83. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 20.
The Republic of Ireland U-20s captain did well in the reserves at Wolverhampton Wanderers but failed to make his first-team debut. more...
MATTHEW GADSBY - Centre-half, right-back, midfield. 6/9/79. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 6.
The versatile Gadsby was Ian Britton's first signing after the 2002/03 season, agreeing a one-year contract at Aggborough. more...
ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 2.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. more...
CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. more...
Angels flying
TRIVIA: There were two giant-killers in the Wyre Forest Trivia Cup first round with Rising Sun B beating George A 61-50 and Angel A thrashing Cock A 61-47. more...
Learning curve
CHESS: Maurice Bissell competed in the prestigious three-day annual University of Westminster congress at Harrow. more...
Sun is shining
DARTS: Rising Sun A rustled up a perfect performance to brush aside Cock and Magpie B 7-0 in the Banks's Bewdley League. more...
Bouncing back
BOWLING: Bottom-of-the-table Dire Straits hit a purple patch in the first half of their Gilt Edge Short Mat League game against third-placed Telly Tubbies. more...
Junior accolades
GOLF: Three Wyre Forest clubs have been rewarded for their hard work and dedication to junior golf. more...
Franche ahead
SNOOKER: The top two teams in Kidderminster Wednesday League, Franche A and Snooks A, recorded comfortable victories again. more...
Two unstoppable
TABLE TENNIS: There were big wins for the two top in the Kidderminster League with Jim's Gym A beating Falcons 9-1 and Harriers B thrashing their C team 10-0. more...
Brian's record
ATHLETICS: Brian Humphries is the first Amazing Feet member to take their Runner of the Year trophy for a second time after first lifting the accolade in 2002. more...
Crucial meeting
ATHLETICS: The third annual meeting of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club is on Tuesday, February 24 at the clubhouse, Stourport Sports Club, Kingsway, at 7.30pm. more...
Liam up to speed
CYCLING: Liam Preece rode in two 50-plus mile reliability trials on two Sundays in succession. more...
Victoria has race double to remember
SWIMMING: Victoria Wassell won two races in a friendly gala hosted by Evesham at Droitwich on Saturday. more...
Reliable Barnes has Angel help
CYCLING: David Barnes was the first Wyre Forest Cycling Racing Club member to complete the club's reliability trial on Sunday. more...
Evans a driving force at awards
MOTORSPORT: Talented Wyre Forest drivers will be able to get tips from leading British rally driver Gwyndaf Evans on Saturday. more...
Handy over land or water
VERSATILE Stourport sports enthusiast Liam Garbett is equally at home in water or over rough terrain. more...
Drivers aim to hurtle over hills
MOTORSPORT: Three rounds of 10 hills on tricky terrain will be the order of the day at Heightington on Sunday. more...
Freke is beaten by Bond
MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke returned to karting action at Three Sisters in his first Formula TKM race in three years. more...
First tour trophy for junior Page
SNOOKER: England junior captain Lee Page bounced back from a lean spell of form to beat Linh Tieu in the final of the English U-19 tour's fourth competition. more...
Cleobury crush league strugglers
VOLLEYBALL: Promotion-chasing Cleobury Mortimer Ladies showed no mercy to bottom-of-the-table Warwick Riga seconds with a 3-0 win in National League Division Two. more...
Triple gold for wonder Walker
JUDO: Just 18 Samurai Judo Club players swooped to claim a massive haul of medals at the Salisbury Open Championships. more...
Obstacle in Pershore
HOCKEY: Chaddesley Corbett's good run was brought to a halt with a 3-0 defeat at West Midlands League Division Two high-fliers Pershore. more...
Beating of Bloxwich is perfect tonic
HOCKEY: An impressive final friendly display led Stourport Ladies into their Worcestershire League Division One programme. more...
Kidderminster hammer six
HOCKEY: Six goals spectacularly blasted Kidderminster out of the West Midlands League Premier Division bottom two on Saturday. more...
JUNIOR CLUB
HISTORY was made when Stourport Hockey Club's U-15s boys became the first Worcestershire junior side to win a national final in the sport. more...
TEAM OF THE YEAR
WYRE Forest Gymnastics Club is well on its way to becoming one of the first in the West Midlands to achieve the British Gymnastics Gym Mark. more...
APPRECIATION AWARD
DEDICATED Jan Handley has helped netball prosper in Wyre Forest with impressive commitment to her "hobby". more...
COACH OF THE YEAR
STOURPORT Hockey Club stalwart Peter Terry will pick up the coach of the year award but insists it reflects the good work done by all at the National League outfit. more...
JUNIOR SPORTS PERSONALITY
THE U-19s World Cup in Bangladesh awaits cricketer and junior sports personality Steven Davies next month, though he is still just 17-years-old. more...
SENIOR SPORTS PERSONALITY
BUBBLY Debbie Allen-Trew proved an asset to the Great Britain team at the World Special Olympic Games in Dublin last year. more...
Busy Badger Daniel scores goals for fun
MIDLANDS representative Daniel Hurley is playing senior hockey with Stourport at just 12-years-old. more...
Speedy Stephen bounces through club's youth ranks
CRICKETER Stephen Yarsley is a rarity in recent times - a fast bowler with big wicket-taking potential. more...
Adam targets South African medal
SHUKOKAI Karate Federation star Adam Ziubrzynski is targeting a trip to October's World Championships in South Africa and a medal there. more...
England expects from able Alison
FUTURE Olympic sailing hopeful Alison Young is ranked fourth top youth female nationally in the radial class among older and more experienced competitors. more...
Young Ashley shows a winning attitude
DEDICATED Ashley Newton capped a great season by heading to the British Youth Fencing Championship finals. more...
Amy's setting her sights on 2008 Games
RECORD breaker Amy Smith is rated as one of the best swimming prospects Wyre Forest has seen in recent times. more...
Marc thrives thanks to top coaching
PROLIFIC goal-scorer Marc Edwards is the youngest player ever to be registered by Stourport Hockey Club's National League firsts. more...
Golden Kate knocks spots off her rivals
FOURTEEN-year-old Kate Walker saw off much older players to win a place in the British young women's judo squad for U-19s. more...
Sam plots title shot
ENGLAND volleyball prospect Sam Bragg is preparing for his country's shot at the European Junior Championships this year. more...
Grants pay tribute to variety of talent
NINE of the district's most talented sporting youngsters received a cash boost to help them make their way to the top. more...
Top player Gilly makes early mark
Bretforton 3, Devizes 0 more...
Rudd brace in friendly
Malvern 0, Badsey Ladies 2 more...
Short corner starter
Pershore 3, more...
Plenty of training
COOKLEY will be practising twice a week for the next month as they prepare for the new season. more...
Points pocketed as post comes to Evesham's aid
Evesham 2, Droitwich 1 more...
Swifts
29/1/04 Titterton hopes for Small boost
FORMER Aston Villa player Bryan Small could be winging his way into Walshes Meadow if Dave Titterton has his way. more...
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