Worcestershire | Archive | 2006 | August


Stories for 9 August 2006

Leisure

Book - The Island - Victoria Hislop

THIS is a very moving story about a leper colony, tragedy and family secrets.   more...

DVD - Yours, Mine & Ours (PG)

WIDOWER Frank Beardsley (Dennis Quaid) is an admiral in the United States Coast Guard who runs his family like a well-oiled machine, with a little help from nanny Mrs Munion (Linda Hunt).   more...

CD - These Streets - Paulo Nutini

PAULO Nutini's debut album has created quite a storm, and quite rightly so.   more...

DVD - Final Destination 3 (15)

ALL fears of a weak and corny horror plot performed by useless teenage actors vanished within minutes as a rollercoaster ride of excitement unravelled.   more...

Bard immersed in nature

ROMANTIC comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed outside amidst the flora and fauna at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, August 10.   more...

Ricky ready for queries

MUCH loved actor Ricky Tomlinson helps get Worcester Festival off to a rip-roaring start this Saturday by holding a special evening at the Swan Theatre.   more...

Stubborn toad stays put to avoid curious visitors

During the school summer holidays, Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service is involved in running a selection of outdoor events aimed at encouraging people to learn about the natural world.   more...

Potters' work on display at venue

A NEW ceramics exhibition opened at The Gallery at Bevere on Saturday, running until August 26.   more...

Voice an interest in group

BUDDING singers are invited to join a town group this autumn.   more...

Exhibits will ignite your interest in art

ART lovers are invited to enjoy Stratford Art Society's 47th annual exhibition, which opens on Saturday.   more...

Film fest

THIS year's Worcester Festival Film Season at the Swan Theatre will treat audiences to a look at the emerging role and scope of Women in Film.   more...

Theatre offers backstage tour

FOR a behind-the-scenes look at Worcester's Swan Theatre, take advantage of backstage tours next Wednesday.   more...

Toe-tapping tale of Buddy's life

BUDDY Holly fans can enjoy the musical tale of the legendary artist's life at Malvern Theatres next week.   more...

Where to go

Wednesday, August 9   more...

What's On Guide

Wednesday, August 9   more...

News

Safety changes

A FIRE officer has warned local businesses need to prepare themselves for changes to safety legislation later this year.   more...

Peak challenge for teachers

FOUR intrepid Alcester Grammar School teachers have completed an extreme fitness test to raise money for charity.   more...

Voice views on how minerals are sourced

BIDFORD residents have the chance to voice their views on how the county's minerals are sourced.   more...

Inspector's plans for better policing

ALCESTER'S new top cop has spoken of his aims for policing in the area.   more...

Advice from jazz master

A JAZZ legend gave students some musical tips when he visited Alcester High School.   more...

Dad's tragic death

AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard.   more...

Dad's tragic death

AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard.   more...

Popular biker dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City.   more...

Car park plan for old market

A THIRTY-space car park for town businesses looks set to be built on the site of the old Redditch market.   more...

Memorial plans for air crew

ALVECHURCH veterans are searching for the relatives of a Canadian Wellington bomber crew who perished when their plane crashed in Rowney Green in 1943 during the Second World War.   more...

Survivors united

A BRAVE Winyates Green cancer survivor is urging fellow fighters to join her in a charity event next month.   more...

Making life harder for criminals

A STATE-of-the-art fingerprint scanning system has been installed at Redditch Police Station which promises to make life even harder for criminals.   more...

Man killed himself over lost contract

THE stress of losing an important contract led a Wythall man to kill himself, an inquest heard.   more...

Castle reunion

A GUILD of agricultural students who attended Studley Castle when it was a horticultural college almost 30 years ago have been reunited.   more...

Efforts to help starving cattle

EFFORTS to find a long-term solution to cattle left starving to death at an Alvechurch farm are continuing this week.   more...

Licence for field events

A NEW entertainment licence granted to Terry's Field in Batchley will make it easier for groups to hold events there.   more...

Timetable set for job losses

CAMPAIGNERS against proposed service cuts at the Alexandra Hospital have accused health trust bosses of pre-empting consultation by making staff cuts already.   more...

BNP man carries on civic work

BRITISH National Party representative David Enderby has reassured his constituents he is still an active member of Redditch Council, despite an ongoing court case.   more...

Popular biker dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City.   more...

Popular biker dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident outside the entrance to Redditch United Football Club while the team played a match against Birmingham City.   more...

100 Years Ago August 11, 1906

MOTORISTS driving out of Bromsgrove bound for Reddict were losing their way as they topped Mount Pleasant in Alcester Road. Some got lost in Stoney Hill while others found themselves in College Road. In a bid to show them the way the district council had agreed to pay for a finger post to be erected.   more...

50 Years Ago August 11, 1956

ONE of the coldest summers this century was responsible for the poor quality of exhibits at the annual Rubery horticultural show which was held on the Congregational Field. But what they lacked in quality was compensated for by the number, 286, which was a record.   more...

25 Years Ago August 7, 1981

THE threatened closure of the John Conolly Hospital in Rubery had been lifted. Health chiefs who had been debating whether to close the 150-bed hospital and convert it into a day care centre had had a change of heart.   more...

Wyre Forest

WORCESTERSHIRE M.E. SUPPORT GROUP - The group will be meeting in Worcester and Pershore this month.   more...

Stourport

FLORAL ART GROUP - The group is appealing for anyone who sent in an entry for the fund-raising Acorns quiz to call 01299 878987.   more...

Kidderminster

KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB - On Saturday, there is a family ride to Barnett Hill Garden Centre. The ride starts at 2pm from 62 Baldwin Road. For details contact Phil and Louise Webber on 01562 60828 or email phlouise@manybikes.freeserve.co.uk   more...

Bewdley

BEWDLEY AND   more...

Volunteer Centre

HERE'S just a small selection of them of the interesting volunteer opportunities currently available in Wyre Forest.   more...

Diary of Events

Thursday, August 10   more...

Full credit

A NEW credit union shop was opened in Studley by MP John Maples.   more...

Darren takes on the Channel challenge

A BRAVE Astwood Bank man is preparing to take the plunge to raise money for breast cancer screening across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.   more...

Service seeks help

A SERVICE which helps people when they come out of hospital is desperately seeking volunteers.   more...

Summer fun for tots

YOUNGSTERS can enjoy an array of summer activities on offer from Redditch Council.   more...

Suzanne helped to bring out sun

POPULAR television presenter, Suzanne Virdee, was on hand to kick off the fun and games at Tardebigge Fair and Show.   more...

Jumble appeal

GOOD quality, secondhand items are needed for a fundraising jumble sale this month.   more...

Teacher gets a soaking!

ROMAN Way First School pupils had the chance to exact revenge on one of their teachers at a summer fete.   more...

North Worcestershire Inner Wheel Club

THE club's past president, Fran Rogers, recently handed over to new president Maggie Hubbard.   more...

Over Fifties Friendship Club

THIS newly formed club held its third meeting in the Spadesbourne Suite, Bromsgrove, and the members were delighted to learn 90 members had so far enrolled by the beginning of August.   more...

Celebrity cyclists make a pit stop

A CELEBRITY cyclist who is taking part in a charity bikeathon in aid of a children's charity stopped off at Halfords headquarters in Redditch.   more...

Bromsgrove 3UA

AT the last general meeting before the summer break, Bromsgrove U3A welcomed Jim and Frances Page, well-known for their work with the Housman Society.   more...

Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa

A CHANGE of venue for the July meeting of the club found members at the Chateau Impney Hotel.   more...

Stoke Prior WI

A TOTAL of 14 members were welcomed by president Betty Wolsey to the July meeting - a number absent due to holidays.   more...

Witton WI

AT our July meeting president Jenny Kerridge welcomed members and one visitor from Canada.   more...

Brockencote WI

We had a wonderful talk by Joy Gammon at the July meeting.   more...

Walkers raise £700 for cause

ENERGETIC Redditch walkers raised nearly £700 for Macmillan Nurses.   more...

Chaddesley Corbett WI

MEL Mills was the guest speaker at the July meeting of Chaddesley Corbett WI.   more...

Green group signs up 500th member

ENVIRONMENTAL group Redditch Freecycle is celebrating after its membership reached 500 only six months after it was formed.   more...

Stolen jet ski now returned

MEMBERS of Redditch Lifesaving Club will once again be making a splash after vigilant residents helped in the safe return of a jet ski stolen from Arrow Valley Lake.   more...

Goodbye to the Fab Four

ST George's First School waved goodbye to four members of staff at the end of term.   more...

Crackdown on gangs

GANGS of youths in Batchley will be moved on by police after a new dispersal order came into force in the area.   more...

Seaside outing for pensioners

ELDERLY residents craving fun beside the seaside can join the Sunset Pensioners Club on their next day trip.   more...

Match cash

LONG after World Cup fever had died down, a Redditch football tournament kept the spirit of the game alive netting £360 for children's charity.   more...

Schools targeted in crackdown

TWO youths were arrested as police launched a crackdown on vandalism and antisocial behaviour on school grounds.   more...

Fun event for youths

EAST met west at a fun youth event in Studley.   more...

March ban an insult to their loyalty

MAJOR Bob Prophet, eyes front and stand to attention for just a moment. We may be in Civvy Street on the Worcester News, but from where we're standing on the parade ground of life, it does rather seem you're coming the old soldier.   more...

Pupils make creepy crawlies out of steel

A FRIENDSHIP link with a school in Africa provided the inspiration for an art project at a Redditch school.   more...

Falsehoods about EU must be challenged

SIR - I shall try to respond briefly to the latest letters of misinformation about the EU. R G Spencer (July 7) concludes that by withdrawing from the EU we should "live and work in the free, global economy again".   more...

Not about people, it's about numbers

SIR - So now we have the influx from the Eastern EU. But you knew it would happen.   more...

When not in Rome do as Romans do

SIR - What a great idea to turn off unnecessary street lighting. It will save the council money and allow it to plough the savings into something a bit more useful than causing light pollution and creating greenhouse gas emissions. Street lights never used to be on all night; leaving them on all night is a relatively recent development.   more...

Blair's hypocrisy as our soldiers die

SIR - A British soldier who died in Iraq has been named as Corporal Matthew Cornish of the 1st Battalion the Light Infantry.   more...

Police appeal to trace transit van

POLICE are investigating the theft of a vehicle in Studley 10 days after a man suspiciously made enquiries about it.   more...

Policeman gave me a head start

SIR - I had to chuckle at one of George Cowley's reminiscences. Some years ago I called at a country pub where I chanced to meet a long retired Worcester city police officer. He recognised me immediately and addressed me by name.   more...

School's summer scheme

WHILE most Redditch schools shut down for the lengthy summer break, one has continued to welcome members of the community through its doors.   more...

The darling buds

SIR - Regarding gardens, Coun Richard Bird, about a quarter of my garden is overrun by wild buttercups. When they are in blossom, in about May, they are a real delight, so I leave them alone.   more...

Summer reading mission

INQUISITVE youngsters are being challenged to read six books this summer.   more...

Little support

I ATTENDED the recent meeting organised by Droitwich police in order to come up with possible solutions to combat the anti-social behaviour issues in the town centre.   more...

Motorways are noisy

WITH regards to the people complaining about noise from the M5 motorway - surely if they buy a house near a major road (in this case a motorway) then they should expect to hear some noise.   more...

Now it's a repeat show

IN Droitwich history does repeat itself.   more...

More teams needed

ORGANISERS of Redditch's first Relay for Life are still on the lookout for more teams for the September event.   more...

Distressing incident

I WOULD just like the person who ran our dog over to feel guilty.   more...

Classy car ends up in a hedge

POLICE recovered an Aston Martin believed to be worth about £150,000 from the side of the road near Club Energie gym.   more...

When wheeling a pushchair is a dangerous occupation...

REGARDING the letter from 'Concerned, Bromsgrove on the subject - Dangerous parking'. I echo the concerns expressed in the letter but would like to broaden the discussion.   more...

Wylde time at wetland

WATER babes of invited to explore a wild wetland in Feckenham this month.   more...

School's joy at glowing report

A DELICIOUS picnic was served up to pupils at St Stephen's First School to celebrate getting the thumbs up from education chiefs.   more...

Thousands enjoy Caribbean flavour

A CARIBBEAN fun day organised by Redditch Descendants of Windrush on Saturday to commemorate Jamaican independence was a huge success, attracting more than 2,000 people.   more...

Flying the flag in Germany

A KINGSLEY College pupil has been selected by the British Council from thousands of other hopefuls to take part in an exchange trip to Germany.   more...

Sergeant shares hopes for village

WYTHALL has welcomed a new police sergeant who has high hopes of encouraging the community to work together.   more...

Use or lose surgeries

ALVECHURCH and Wythall residents are being urged to take advantage of recently launched police surgeries - or risk losing them.   more...

Feathered friends need a new home

A POPULAR bird garden in Feckenham is closing after more than half a century.   more...

Villages hit by trailer thefts

HORSEBOX owners in Alvechurch and Wythall are urged to be on the lookout after a spate of thefts.   more...

New arts guide hits the streets

A NEW cultural guide for the town hits the streets this week.   more...

Stunts will impress visitors to carnival

ENTERTAINING aerial displays will dominate Wythall Carnival on Sunday.   more...

Please collect wandering peahen

A PEAHEN is on the loose in Hunt End.   more...

Funeral traffic jams eased

CHANGES to the way motorists drive into Redditch Crematorium and Abbey Cemetery have now taken place, easing congestion for grieving funeral-goers.   more...

Praise for saving rural areas

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have praised the local authority for saving rural Redditch from the clutches of builders.   more...

Call to close women's prisons

A PRISON reform group is calling for all women's jails to be closed following plans to turn Redditch's HMP Brockhill into a men's institute.   more...

Darren takes on the Channel challenge

A BRAVE Astwood Bank man is preparing to take the plunge to raise money for breast cancer screening across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.   more...

Man freed from jail after attack

A MAN who launched a street attack which caused a shoulder injury has been freed from jail by a judge.   more...

Pub effort pays off

THERE was no room for shrinking violets in the annual Studley in Bloom competition.   more...

Station's award for best blooms

STUDLEY fire station has come up smelling of roses after winning a garden competition - despite the threat of closure.   more...

Chamber clash on campaign

PLANS to oppose possible closures at the Alexandra Hospital were marred by a political row at Redditch Council's meeting on Monday.   more...

Unholy row as chaplains get the boot

STUDLEY'S vicar has hit out at plans to slash the number of hospital chaplains across Worcestershire as part of ongoing cuts by the health trust that runs the Alexandra Hospital.   more...

Six months for prisoner on the run

A PRISONER who went on the run after being given bail to attend a funeral has been sentenced to six months jail.   more...

Unholy row as chaplains get the boot

STUDLEY'S vicar has hit out at plans to slash the number of hospital chaplains across Worcestershire as part of ongoing cuts by the health trust that runs the Alexandra Hospital.   more...

Little support

I ATTENDED the recent meeting organised by Droitwich police in order to come up with possible solutions to combat the anti-social behaviour issues in the town centre.   more...

Lack of concessions

RECENTLY I received my prospectus for the part time courses for New College.   more...

Takeaways all the ways

CAN someone please explain why the council have let so many fast food outlets/takeaways open up in Catshill, Bromsgrove.   more...

Heavy metal mission

I AM writing a biography of the heavy metal band Judas Priest and trying to get in contact with a man named Keith Evans, who was a roadie for the band in the late sixties/early seventies before he went on to work for AC/DC and Black Sabbath.   more...

Motorways are noisy

WITH regards to the people complaining about noise from the M5 motorway - surely if they buy a house near a major road (in this case a motorway) then they should expect to hear some noise.   more...

Now it's a repeat show

IN Droitwich history does repeat itself.   more...

Distressing incident

I WOULD just like the person who ran our dog over to feel guilty.   more...

Flats plan is a shock

I AM totally shocked to read that the Broad Street flats have had the go-ahead.   more...

`Refusing' to give ground

NOT wishing to make a saga out of the exchange of views between Cllr StephenPeters and myself, I do have to respond to his `inaccurate' comments in last week Your View.   more...

Crime figures 'conspiracy'

I WRITE as an ex-police officer (not West Mercia) and take great exception to the recent headline `Crime figures are at the lowest for six years'.   more...

When wheeling a pushchair is a dangerous occupation...

REGARDING the letter from 'Concerned, Bromsgrove on the subject - Dangerous parking'. I echo the concerns expressed in the letter but would like to broaden the discussion.   more...

Backing for hospital chaplains

A PLAN to sack hospital chaplains in Worcester-shire has angered the union which represents them.   more...

Rat poison blamed for deaths of cats

PET lover Brenda Collier has seen two of her cats die of suspected poisoning in the past few weeks.   more...

Team award

DROITWICH Spa's St Richard's Hospice Shop has been given an award for having the shop team of the year.   more...

It's `fifty-love' after tennis chat

A LOVING Spa couple who met when making an amateur dramatics production over 50 years ago have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.   more...

Town square plans provoke public anger

by Chris Flavell   more...

Getting ready to fly high at local fete

A FLY-over by the world renowned Red Arrows will be just one of the attractions on offer for the thousands of visitors set to flock to this year's Salwarpe Fete.   more...

The show goes on vow village actors

by Chris Flavell   more...

Should we build 10,000 new houses?

THE great debate on whether 10,000 extra homes should be built on green land in Worcester is set to start tomorrow.   more...

Emma's on the way

A TALENTED Spa youngster has been named as the winner of Pontin's `Junior Bluecoat' competition.   more...

Eve is voice of the elders

A DROITWICH Spa woman who campaigns for the voices of older people to be heard is set to take her fight to a national level.   more...

Late night confrontation led to a broken jaw - court told

A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Droitwich has been accused of breaking another man's jaw after a late-night confrontation, a court heard.   more...

Police will target under age drinkers in the Spa

POLICE are warning Droitwich Spa parents that they will face prosecution if they are caught giving alcohol to their or other parents' under-age children.   more...

Pub team raise money to help sick city baby

A PUB team's efforts to lighten up the life of a baby with an unknown genetic condition have taken off with a flourish.   more...

Noise levels mar `lido' success joy

by Chris Flavell   more...

Centuries-old wine bottle found in dig

A 200-year-old wine bottle was just one of the things that was found when members of the public joined archaeologists on a dig at Croome Park, near Pershore.   more...

Building that could be a model for the future

IT'S only available in miniature at the moment, but the developer of a proposed office and apartment complex for the centre of Droitwich hopes it will become a model building of a different kind - by setting the benchmark for future development in the town.   more...

End of line for forums on patient careinNHS

LOCAL forums that represent patients' views about the NHS in Worcestershire are to be abolished to make way for a new initiative.   more...

Council praised for use of brownfield sites

A COUNTRYSIDE group has praised Worcester City Council for breathing new life into the city and sparing rural areas from the bulldozers.   more...

Ballet sisters win roles in leading dance show

THREE sisters from Worcestershire have been selected to dance with the English Youth Ballet.   more...

Restoration project turns back the clock

GLAMOROUS gardens are going under the spotlight in Stourport.   more...

Growers reap rewards of weeks of hard work

GARDENERS reaped the rewards of months of planting, weeding and watering by winning awards for having some of the prettiest gardens in the Three Counties.   more...

Crime down in city parish

CRIME in a city parish has been the lowest in Worcester for three months - although police chiefs have refused to confirm the statistic.   more...

Era comes to an end with death of city man

NEIGHBOURS have paid their *tribute to Worcester man Charlie Phillips, who died suddenly on Friday at the age of 91.   more...

Hats the way to do it!

A TOP local museum is taking its hat off to a new exhibition.   more...

Latest technology to assist members of jury

WEST Mercia Constabulary, which covers Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa, is investing in multi-media court presentations which can take jurors sitting on crown court trials to the scene of the crime.   more...

Suzanne helps bring out sun

POPULAR local television presenter, Suzanne Virdee, was on hand to kick off the fun and games at Tardebigge Fair and Show.   more...

The `fuchsia' is colourfully bright

A STUNNING riot of colour will greet visitors to this year's Fuchsia Show at Webbs of Wychbold this Saturday and Sunday.   more...

Evening to toast campaign

by Sarah Mawhinney   more...

Generous gesture

BIG-HEARTED girl guides from all over the world joined forces in Blackwell to help out families in disaster-hit countries.   more...

Charges check!

A TASK group is to be set up to look at the whole issue of car parking in the Bromsgrove district - particularly charges for the elderly and disabled.   more...

£10K is target...

AMATEUR operatic stars are set to take to the stage to help raise £10,000 in memory of talented Bromsgrove performer Judith Horton who died of breast cancer.   more...

Seeds of fundraising

THE seeds of fundraising success have blossomed into a fruitful cash sum at an award-winning garden centre.   more...

Icons' local links

by Dan Harrison   more...

Students earn plum roles

BUDDING Bromsgrove ballet stars will take centre stage next month after being chosen to start in a production at a top Midlands theatre.   more...

Estate make-over moves step closer

by Sarah Mawhinney   more...

Veterans banned from city parade

VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time.   more...

Morgan's out to help you and her remember

A COFTON Hackett woman stars in a new BBC show tonight (Wednesday), aimed at helping people improve their memory.   more...

`Styz' will be missed

A CLOSE friend of a Bromsgrove man killed in a road accident has paid tribute to the popular lad who will be "sorely missed".   more...

Signing up for credit control

CLINCHING a deal or a sale can be the easy part for small businesses. Being paid for a job is a bigger problem.   more...

Instruction in Far East trade

HOW do businesses in Worcestershire and Hereford-shire claim their share of the burgeoning market that is being offered by China?   more...

25 years ago - August 7, 1981

THE bells of St Peter's Church in Inkberrow rang out early on Wednesday morning signalling a special service to commerorate the Royal wedding.   more...

50 years ago - August 10, 1956

A MAN was walking in Future Road, Crabbs Cross, in July when a dog sprang from a gateway and bit his left leg, tearing his trousers, Redditch Magistrates were told on Wednesday.   more...

100 years ago - August 11, 1906

AS far as Redditch is concerned, the August bank holidays differs from any other holidays in the year in that there is something to attract visitors and to keep townspeople at home.   more...

VETERANS BANNED FROM CITY PARADE

VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time.   more...

Three Choirs Festival lost £137,000 last year

AS the Three Choirs Festival gets into full swing at Hereford this week, the Worcester News can reveal that the 2005 event in Worcester lost a staggering £137,000.   more...

Thousands of tax dodgers in court as council gets tough

ALMOST 3,500 people were taken to court in the first four months of this year for not paying council tax.   more...

Three Choirs Festival lost £137,000 last year

AS the Three Choirs Festival gets into full swing at Hereford this week, the Worcester News can reveal that the 2005 event in Worcester lost a staggering £137,000.   more...

Thousands of tax dodgers in court as council gets tough

ALMOST 3,500 people were taken to court in the first four months of this year for not paying council tax.   more...

I want to thank the nurse who came to my rescue

AN elderly man from Malvern is on the road to recovery after an off-duty nurse helped to save his life when he had a heart attack.   more...

I want to thank the nurse who came to my rescue

AN elderly man from Malvern is on the road to recovery after an off-duty nurse helped to save his life when he had a heart attack.   more...

Safety changes

A FIRE officer has warned local businesses need to prepare themselves for changes to safety legislation later this year.   more...

Peak challenge for teachers

FOUR intrepid Alcester Grammar School teachers have completed an extreme fitness test to raise money for charity.   more...

Voice views on how minerals are sourced

BIDFORD residents have the chance to voice their views on how the county's minerals are sourced.   more...

Inspector's plans for better policing

ALCESTER'S new top cop has spoken of his aims for policing in the area.   more...

Advice from jazz master

A JAZZ legend gave students some musical tips when he visited Alcester High School.   more...

Veterans banned from city parade

VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time.   more...

Dad's tragic death

AN electrician from Alcester was fatally electrocuted while helping to wire a house near Leamington, an inquest has heard.   more...

Veterans banned from city parade

VETERANS are fuming after being told they could not take part in an historic march through Worcester as the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters paraded through Worcester for the last time.   more...

Sport

Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

9/8/06 - Players needed for trials

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are looking for talented players to join their new under 12s and 13s teams for this coming season.   more...

9/8/06 - International boosts the Harriers midfield

PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad.   more...

9/8/06 - It's wait and see over star striker

ADAM Webster is still in a lot of pain after his ankle injury and is struggling at the moment.   more...

Spa hold Spartak

IT was honours even as Barnt Green Spartak FC were held to a 2-2 draw by battling Droitwich Spa at King George's playing field on Saturday.   more...

Fairfield gobble up tasty Cadbury

FAIRFIELD Villa continued their build-up for the coming season with two impressive performances in derbies last week.   more...

Secretary's long haul

CLUB secretary Bryan Ewings is about to start his 26th season at Bromsgrove Rovers - working diligently behind the scenes for the Greens.   more...

Banner's touch of quality sees off young Bristol

Bromsgrove Rovers 2   more...

Francino may star in opener

TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season.   more...

Francino may star in opener

TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season.   more...

Coaching revolution set to usher in new era

HIDDEN amidst the quiet and leafy facade at Finstall Park a new coaching revolution is bridging the gap between the amateur and professional games.   more...

Lee given captain's armband

WINGER Lee Wainwright has been given the responsibility of motivating Bromsgrove RFC's first team after being named the new captain.   more...

Lee given captain's armband

WINGER Lee Wainwright has been given the responsibility of motivating Bromsgrove RFC's first team after being named the new captain.   more...

Coaching revolution set to usher in new era

By Peter McKinney   more...

Vikki in Prix

DRESSAGE: Mappleborough Green's Vikki Weaver was placed second at the North West Regional Championship at Somerford Park, Congleton, on Monday.   more...

Pair retain county title

GOLF: Redditch Golf Club's Willie Kerr and Trevor Warner-Welch retained the Worcester County Senior Foursomes Trophy by one shot following their round of 79 at Gay Hill Golf Club.   more...

Sawyer holds off the pack

ANGLING: Match secretary Sean Sawyer beat off the challenge of 31 other anglers to win the Needles AC's cup match on the River Alne.   more...

Lucy is the Open queen

TENNIS: Youngster Lucy Simper, from Redditch, took the honours in the Malvern Junior Open.   more...

Perky display is still not enough

Warwickshire League   more...

Bank pair combine to scuttle hopefuls

Worcestershire League   more...

It's crunch time for the Arrows

REDDITCH Arrows face their biggest game of the season on Sunday when they take on Chester Romans in a ``winner takes all'' encounter.   more...

Studley facing `must win' decider

Birmingham League   more...

Ragley on top after big win

ALCESTER & Ragley climbed to the top of Division One of the Cotswold Hills League following their emphatic 144-run victory over basement side Twyning.   more...

Disappointment for Willmott

REDDITCH racer Colin Willmott suffered a disappointing debut in the team's new Porsche GT3R.   more...

9/8/06 - Lutui signs for two years at Sixways

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season.   more...

Skipper picked

SCOTT Carmichael has been named Alcester's new captain ahead of their first season in the revamped Midlands West Five (South) league.   more...

Winning ways put to an end

STUDLEY Women's run of friendly victories came to an end with a 3-2 defeat at Burlish Olympic.   more...

Church look to their strengths

STRENGTH in depth could be the key to Alvechurch pushing for honours this season.   more...

Adams hopes to lure striker

FECKENHAM boss Lee Adams is hoping to sign striker Jamie Bailey in time for the new season.   more...

Bees told to learn from the mistakes

STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands has called on his players to learn from their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of neighbours Redditch United and come out fighting in Saturday's league opener.   more...

Bees told to learn from the mistakes

STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands has called on his players to learn from their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of neighbours Redditch United and come out fighting in Saturday's league opener.   more...

Draw sees Corbett edge near to safety

CHADDESLEY Corbett took a step towards escaping relegation from the Worcestershire League Division One by grabbing a winning draw off Bromyard on Saturday.   more...

Droitwich increase pressure with victory

Romsley and Hunnington 143 all out   more...

9/8/06 - Hick considering Derbyshire deal

GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season.   more...

Apperley ton gives Avoncroft hope

Avoncroft 199-8 Malvern 203-4   more...

Toss of a coin decides Smethwick's fate as Boars stretch run

Smethwick 139 all out Bromsgrove 141-6   more...

Captain wary of Coventry

BARNT GREEN CC captain Simon Froggatt has warned his in-form side that struggling Coventry and North Warwickshire cannot be taken lightly in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division this Saturday (12.30pm start).   more...

9/8/06 - Wolves tip-off season at home

WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30.   more...

Bromsgrove RFC First XV fixtures 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

Recovered Clarke strikes twice

STRIKER Jermaine Clarke scored two late headers in Redditch United's 7-0 victory over Studley on Saturday.   more...

How the new rivals shape up

BLYTH SPARTANS manager Harry Dunn says survival is the aim this season.   more...

Francino may star in opener

TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season.   more...

Francino may star in opener

TEENAGE Jamaican hotshot Francino Francis could land a leading role when the curtain rises on Redditch United's new season.   more...

Coaching revolution set to usher in new era

HIDDEN amidst the quiet and leafy facade at Finstall Park a new coaching revolution is bridging the gap between the amateur and professional games.   more...

City's challenge driving fans on

WORCESTER City fans are getting their shooting boots on in an attempt to win a car for a year.   more...

09/08/06 - Secretary's long haul

CLUB secretary Bryan Ewings is about to start his 26th season at Bromsgrove Rovers - working diligently behind the scenes for the Greens.   more...

Wolves tip-off season at home

WORCESTER Wolves make their historic British Basketball League debut at the University of Worcester on Saturday, September 30.   more...

Big Masters double won by Spa duo

DROITWICH Spa's Clive Richards and Richard Hay notched up twin wins to take a clear series lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters.   more...

Davies claims county accolade

DEDICATED Kidderminster 18-year-old Andy Davies has won Worcestershire FA's young persons' football workforce award.   more...

International boosts the Harriers midfield

PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad.   more...

9/8/06 - County may regret bowling selections

WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price.   more...

Big Masters double won by Spa duo

DROITWICH Spa's Clive Richards and Richard Hay notched up twin wins to take a clear series lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters.   more...

Lutui signs for two years at Sixways

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season.   more...

County may regret bowling selections

WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price.   more...

Hick considering Derbyshire deal

GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season.   more...

Davies claims county accolade

DEDICATED Kidderminster 18-year-old Andy Davies has won Worcestershire FA's young persons' football workforce award.   more...

International boosts the Harriers midfield

PAST Conference champion and Grenada international Dwayne Lee has strengthened the Kidderminster Harriers squad.   more...

Stallard double has Hereford struggling

LEAGUE football came back to Edgar Street last night but most of the 4,405 crowd went home disappointed after the Bulls suffered a disappointing home defeat.   more...

Lutui signs for two years at Sixways

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Bay of Plenty hooker Aleki Lutui will be playing at Sixways this season.   more...

05/08/06 - Banner's touch of quality sees off young Bristol

Bromsgrove Rovers 2   more...

County may regret bowling selections

WITH nine wickets falling to spin on day one of Worcester-shire's top-of-the-table clash with Surrey, the County could yet rue selecting four seamers instead of finding room for Ray Price.   more...

Hick considering Derbyshire deal

GRAEME Hick has confirmed that he has been offered a deal to play for Derbyshire next season.   more...

  
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