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Chemists rota

REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm.   more...

Leisure

Singer starts search

A singer/songwriter is on the lookout for musicians to help put music to her lyrics.   more...

What's on

Thursday, November 9   more...

Songs from the shows at Palace

THE glitz and glamour of London's West End comes to the Palace Theatre on Saturday in the form of an evening's entertainment featuring hit numbers from current smash-hit musicals.   more...

Classic tale for the RSC

THE Royal Shakespeare Company's winter season kicks off on Monday with a musical production of The Secret Garden, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.   more...

Show's dances and romances!

REDDITCH Operatic Society returns to the Palace Theatre this month with its autumn production, a romantic comedy featuring a feast of stylish dance from the swinging sixties.   more...

News

Alex stretched as patients flood in

THE Alexandra Hospital has been under increased pressure over the last few days following an influx of trauma patients who were transferred from a flooded hospital in Worcester.   more...

MUM'S PLEA AS GANGS CLASH

THE mother of a fatal stabbing victim has called for calm following a spate of violent clashes between gangs of white and Asian youths in Redditch.   more...

Death toll at work too high

THE workplace death toll in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is still too high, the Health & Safety Commission warns.   more...

Booming world of new botanics

BUSINESS is blooming for a Hereford company which sold its botanical extracts division for a whopping £1.5m.   more...

Roundabout to recycle furniture

THE company which has salvaged charity work carried out by the Droitwich Furniture Recycling Project is to extend its service in Worcestershire.   more...

25 years ago

November 7, 1975   more...

50 years ago

November 11, 1950   more...

100 years ago

November 10, 1900   more...

November 10, 1900

THE Vicar of Bromsgrove said the conditions working men lived in were an obstacle to religion.   more...

Margaret to fight seat for Lib Dems

BROMSGROVE'S Liberal Democrats have selected Margaret Rowley (pictured right) to fight the seat at the next General Election.   more...

Burglars jailed for terrifying woman

Two burglars terrified a woman alone in bed in the early hours at her home, Worcester Crown Court was told.   more...

Dental services' cash boost

ACCESS to dental services for people in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa is set to receive a £50,000 cash boost.   more...

Guide pack `facing closure'

A GUIDE pack in Bromsgrove could be forced to close if a new leader cannot be found.   more...

Depression group to offer help

A SUPPORT group has been launched in Bromsgrove to offer help and hope to people suffering from depression.   more...

Group raises crucial funds

A HARD-WORKING group of fundraisers at Westlands First School organises money-spinning events to boost pupils.   more...

Len's legacy will live on

THE legacy of a committed Bromsgrove Rotarian will live on aboard the Pamela May thanks to a tremendous £1,000 donation from his trust.   more...

Nightclub owner waits on decision

THE owner of Bromsgrove's Euphoria nightclub will have to wait to hear whether his application to extend the latest time for admission from 11pm to midnight is given the go-ahead.   more...

Organist retires at the age of 95

A MUSICAL 95-year-old Barnt Green man is stepping down after 80 years of playing the church organ.   more...

Have say on plan

RESIDENTS are being urged to check up on Bromsgrove District Council's plans for the future to ensure their voices have been heard.   more...

Drunken night out ends with attack on man

A drunken night out ended with a Bromsgrove man launching an attack with a butcher's sharpening steel on another man, Worcester Crown Court was told.   more...

Wythall Flower Club

Elaine Frampton gave a delightful demonstration at the October meeting and entertained members with snippets from Charles Dickens' books which were very appropriate to the various arrangements she produced during her very enjoyable two-hour session.   more...

Appeal shining bright already

BRIGHT sparks have already joined our appeal to light up Bromsgrove in memory of loved ones.   more...

The Redditch Society

HINTS, surprises and tips flowed from horticultural expert Howard Drury at the last meeting.   more...

Brushing up on talents

TALENTED art students in the Bromsgrove area have been praised for achieving "exceptional" grades in exams.   more...

Studley Women's Country Club

ON October 26, Mrs Pauline Wesley welcomed members to the meeting.   more...

Released on bail

TWO men arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man whose decapitated body was discovered in a Rednal park have been released on bail while inquires continue.   more...

Everywomen's Circle

IN October, members welcomed Joyce Carroll who took them on a nostalgic journey of her life.   more...

Bus pass loss sparks safety fear

A REDNAL mum fears for her young son's safety if his free bus travel is withdrawn and he is forced to walk the three miles to and from school each day.   more...

Drake's Cross WI

THE AGM proceeded smoothly, helped along by VCO Iris Montgomery, who had only returned from America hours before.   more...

Bonfire stalwarts praised for support

THOUSANDS of determined Bromsgrove residents who turned out to enjoy the town's bonfire night celebrations despite the wet weather have been praised for their support.   more...

Cameo Club

AT the meeting on October 27, Angela Lanyon talked to members about her career as an in-house theatre manager.   more...

Mum's vaccine plea to parents

A REDNAL woman who won compensation for her daughter after she was left seriously brain damaged has urged other parents to carry on taking their children to be vaccinated.   more...

Alvechurch Village Society

GEORGE Davis told members about his hairdressing business, Anja, at the Beauty Cellar, at the foot of Bear Hill.   more...

New men at the helm of Court Leet

BROMSGROVE'S ancient Court Leet has chosen its new bailiff for the next 12 months.   more...

Alcester WI

THE president warmly welcomed members to the October meeting, the last in the current venue.   more...

Pensioner, 92, is conned by thief

A THIEF tricked his way into a 92-year-old man's Catshill home and stole cash and his pension book.   more...

Alcester Conservative Wives

FOR the October meeting, a skittles evening and meal was held at the Mother Huff Cap.   more...

Huge grant for delighted CAB

A MASSIVE £320,000 grant has been awarded to a Bromsgrove charity to help it buy and refurbish new premises in the town and give disabled residents more opportunities.   more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

OCTOBER saw the return of Dr Bob Bushaway, of Birmingham University, who spoke last year on the subject of the First World War as it had been portrayed by various artists.   more...

Mum-of-three's `lucky escape' after fatal road accident

A BROMSGROVE woman had a "lucky escape" after her car was involved in an horrific crash which killed another driver.   more...

Nursery would put `lives at risk'

PLANS have been submitted to build a private nursery in a Rubery road which a leading Labour councillor fears could cost lives.   more...

Closure plans for `rat runs'

LONG-SUFFERING town centre residents are being given the chance to have their say on a new scheme designed to cut problems caused by speeding motorists using roads as `rat runs'.   more...

Raising the roof

THE flags will be flying later this month and organisers of a popular charity fundraising evening are hoping it will be a glorious event.   more...

Plans for waste site at Aston Fields in pipeline

PLANS for a much-needed waste reclamation centre at Aston Road is in the pipeline -- the Advertiser Messenger can exclusively reveal.   more...

Taxpayers not being sold short over council's £2.5m ASDA deal

COUNCIL taxpayers in Bromsgrove are not being sold short over a £2.5m deal between Bromsgrove District Council and ASDA -- an independent valuer has concluded.   more...

Town to remember victims of war

THE victims of two world wars, and other conflicts since, will be remembered at services in and around Bromsgrove this Sunday.   more...

Tied to their jobs

STAFF at Bromsgrove's Woolworths store took part in national Loud Tie Day.   more...

Tributes paid to popular village campaigner

COMMUNITY figures have paid tribute to a popular villager who died after collapsing at a Lickey and Blackwell Parish Council meeting on Monday night.   more...

Blaze of glory

I would like to thank everyone who attended the bonfire and fireworks at The Canals Trust Basin on Saturday. To say that we were amazed is an understatement.   more...

Ferry courier's tale

I was very concerned to read in the Advertiser/Messenger about the recent ferry delays.   more...

The roots of the post office problem

Forgive me if I sound rather cynical about Peter Luff's statements regarding Droitwich Spa's post office, and Cllr Pinfield's response.   more...

Surveyor's view

RE Memory Lane of October 25, 50 years ago, and the plan to build a bungalow at the bottom of a deep disused quarry at Hill Top, Bromsgrove.   more...

Sowing the wind and reaping whirlwind...

ON page 19 of the Evening News (Tuesday, October 31) I read the story headlined A Trail of Death and Destruction and Michael Meacher saying that the storms are evidence of a change in our climate as a result of pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.   more...

Proof of the pudding

I BET there was an extra loud cheer on Mr P Hughes' night shift on Monday, October 30, when they read his reply to me.   more...

So emotional

I AM sorry P Hughes must write so emotionally about the frequency of George Cowley's letters to the Evening News.   more...

Missed the point

DEAR old George Cowley has missed the point again. I know we swear when under stress but the actor's lines in plays and films is nothing to do with stress.   more...

Gag him or else!

CONGRATULATIONS to P Hughes (You Say, Monday, October 30) highlighting the sanctimonious comments we have to read nearly every evening from George Cowley.   more...

Journeys into past

DURING Remembrance week, as we think of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Evening News readers may be interested in finding out more about a loved one who fought and died on a foreign field.   more...

Troop question

THE Government will soon have troops trained as petrol tanker drivers.   more...

DAD'S PAINFUL WAIT FOR VITAL OPERATION

A BROMSGROVE father-of-three faces weeks of pain because he cannot leave his disabled son to have a vital operation.   more...

Top job a casualty of council restructuring

THE post of chief executive of Bromsgrove District Council, which carries a salary package of £90,000 plus, is a casualty of a major restructuring programme at Burcot Lane, the Advertiser/Messenger can exclusively reveal.   more...

Free computer training on offer

FREE computer training is up for grabs in Droitwich Spa.   more...

Shoe-perb cobbler is honoured again

AN experienced Bromsgrove cobbler put his best foot forward at a prestigious competition for shoe repairers and stamped his quality mark.   more...

Store's Supreme award

A TOP award is winging its way to a Bromsgrove pet shop in recognition of its caring attitude towards animals.   more...

Pre-Budget reactions from Stratford

THE Chancellor's pre-Budget speech got cautious approval from the head of Warwickshire Age Concern yesterday (Wednesday).   more...

Win some, lose some.. Vale Pre-Budget views

PENSIONERS in Evesham are claiming victory this week with the news of significant rises in pensions next year, and a £200 fuel allowance set to drop through their doors next week.   more...

Tory stain on transport statements

SOME interesting points were raised by the Bromsgrove Society in the Advertiser/Messenger with their call to improve parking at Bromsgrove railway stations.   more...

Nurse trial ends

A TRIAL scheme in Droitwich Spa in which a nurse attended emergency incidents has come to a close.   more...

Whisky raid at store

POLICE caught two men who stole 46 bottles of whisky from a Droitwich Spa supermarket when they stopped them for speeding.   more...

Vandals target block of flats

A BLOCK of flats in Droitwich Spa which has been targeted by vandals needs urgent renovation work, a councillor claims.   more...

Leak sparks accident fear

A HANBURY sheep farmer fears there will be a serious road accident if a tank flooding a country lane with water is not repaired.   more...

OAP loses battle

A DEFIANT Droitwich pensioner has lost a battle with Wychavon District Council over her business rate debts.   more...

Festive cheer

DROITWICH Spa will be twinkling brightly this Christmas thanks to new decorations worth £14,000.   more...

Street's £11,500 revamp

A BUSY town road is being given a smart new appearance costing £11,500.   more...

War heroes remembered

FAMILIES will honour wartime veterans and the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for freedom during this Sunday's Remembrance Parade.   more...

Bash sparks concerns

A FIRE safety officer from Droitwich has voiced concerns about a firework display near his home.   more...

Romans `weigh' in

HISTORY was brought to life for Droitwich Spa pupils studying the Romans.   more...

Floods hit firework show

A POPULAR charity bonfire bash in Droitwich Spa was sacrificed to help emergency services keep residents safe in flood-stricken parts of the county.   more...

A DOGS LIFE!

Neil Culley carried his friend's dog Girlie who is 18 years-old, blind and deaf, through the floodwater at Upton-upon-Severn. The dog's owner, Peter Emms, follows behind.   more...

TRAFFIC WARDEN -ON DUTY AS USUAL

Traffic warden Sharon Webb still reported for duty despite conditions being somewhat challenging. But if these scenes near Brown's Restaurant in Worcester, are anything to go by, she surely must have found herself putting in a shorter working day!   more...

MAIN CITY BRIDGE OPEN FOR TIME BEING

A view of the Severn Bridge in the city centre from the cathedral tower. The bridge was once again closed yesterday (Monday) at 3.30pm and remains closed today.   more...

Silent tribute

MORE than three-quarters of the population are expected to pause for the Two Minute Silence at 11am on Saturday to mark the moment the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.   more...

The work of the Legion

THE Royal British Legion is Britain's leading charity protecting the interests, welfare and memory of ex-British servicepeople and their families and dependants.   more...

Significance of the poppy

FLANDERS and Picardy in Northern France saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War.   more...

Last letter from the trenches

Sir - I have been out here nearly six months and next to my letters from home, I look forward with pleasure to the arrival of the Indicator, which is forwarded to me regularly each week.   more...

Wartime memories on display

WAR veteran's will be gathering in Redditch on Remembrance Sunday to mark Armistice Day and pay homage to their fallen comrades.   more...

Inspirationof deaf and blind man

A BLIND and deaf Redditch man who left school with no qualifications has defied his disability by beginning his second computer course at college.   more...

Joy over promise

A COUNTY councillor has spoken of his delight that a promise made to young people in Crabbs Cross and Astwood Bank has been kept.   more...

Action call on closed cinema

CALLS are being made to see the derelict former ABC Cinema on Unicorn Hill transformed into something useful for Redditch.   more...

Dedicated divers do it for love

THERE'S a group of enthusiasts in Redditch who regularly have that sinking feeling but never worry about getting out of their depth.   more...

Busy weekend for firefighters

HUNDREDS of townsfolk braved fierce winds and torrential rain to support Redditch Fire Station's annual bonfire and fireworks display on Sunday.   more...

Roy branches out to fulfil a lifelong dream

A REDDITCH man who decided he wanted to branch out and start his own business has seen his dream come true.   more...

Lest we forget

THE first Remembrance Day of the new millennium will see scores of services being held across the area this weekend in honour of our fallen war heroes.   more...

Poppy Day feud ends

A BIZARRE feud which saw The Royal British Legion banned from Remembrance Day services in one Redditch church is set to come to an end after 16 years.   more...

Clients' views sought over shake-up plan

REDDITCH Citizens Advice Bureau is always thinking carefully about how best to provide the service.   more...

Patients rally round doctor

KIND-hearted townsfolk have been sending their good wishes to a consultant at the Alexandra Hospital who has septicaemia.   more...

Flu and floods hit blood stock

RESIDENTS are being called on to brave the elements and help save lives.   more...

Studley scoops awards

A STUDLEY firefighter was commended for good conduct and 20 years' service to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service at a recent annual county medal and awards ceremony.   more...

School site set for £2m refurb

WORK on a £2 million project to refurbish a Redditch middle school will begin in three weeks, it has been announced.   more...

Memories captured

MEMORIES of Alvechurch from 1920-1960 have been captured in a book compiled over an 18-month period by three village women.   more...

Extra staff cope with power cuts

EXTRA staff had to be drafted in to take calls from thousands of townsfolk who were left without electricity for up to three days last week.   more...

Plea for end to corrosive hell

RESIDENTS in the Foxcote Close area of Winyates have called for immediate action to stop corrosive materials landing on their houses.   more...

Candidate to focus on town youth

A REDDITCH father of three has voiced his concern over the lack of facilities for youngsters in the town after his election as the Liberal Democrat prospective Parliamentary candidate.   more...

Shop's milestone is a total credit

MANAGERS and volunteers at Redditch's first Credit Union Shop are toasting 12 months of successful business as they celebrate their first anniversary.   more...

Testing time for bus route

ABOUT 200 buses an hour will be going through the newly opened up underpass at the bottom of Bates Hill in the town centre, it has been announced.   more...

Thief's chance for a new start

A judge has promised a 33-year-old crook a chance to go straight after he served a number of jail terms over the past 12 years.   more...

Officers in line for top honours

A POPULAR Redditch police officer has been nominated to take the prestigious title of Britain's community constable of the year.   more...

Pair vow to fight battle for church

TWO parishioners of Headless Cross Methodist Church have vowed to try to save their unique church from demolition.   more...

People's voice gets the vote

REDDITCH councillors finally agreed to adopt a system to allow the public their say at planning meetings after debating the subject at length for the second time.   more...

Residents oppose plan for nightclub

SCORES of residents have spoken out against plans to create a new £1 million state-of-the-art nightclub in the former Gala Bingo Hall in the town centre.   more...

Lining up for a fistful of dollars!

PEOPLE from across the town proved helping youngsters throughout the country could be real fun as their toe-tapping antics brought in handfuls of cash.   more...

Police alert over bogus funeral call

A REDDITCH Funeral Directors is warning residents to be on their guard from bogus callers after an incident.   more...

Petrol protest fears spark panic buying

PETROL stations across Redditch have seen business increase dramatically as townsfolk rush to fill their tanks before any possible fuel blockades next week.   more...

Town `safe place to live'

THE number of violent crimes committed in the town during October was well below the target for Redditch and Bromsgrove, it has been revealed.   more...

Brandon beating the odds

A REDDITCH baby who was born 14 weeks prematurely defied doctors by reaching his first birthday on Sunday.   more...

Warning as new laws introduced

THE new Human Rights Act is now law and a Bromsgrove solicitor expects it will cause many problems in court.   more...

Royal British Legion needs your support

REMEMBRANCE Day is Saturday, November 11 and Remembrance Sunday this year will be November 12, with services in Redditch at St Stephen's Church (town centre), St Matthias and St George Church (Astwood Bank) and Webheath Village Hall.   more...

Most options offer relief

COUNTY Councillor Tom Wareing was quoted in the Redditch Advertiser (November 1) as saying: "I would say that it's very important that we support the original route planned in the nineties and anything less is folly."   more...

Two sides to the language coin

I HAVE just read your article ``Language barrier to health care'' (Advertiser, November 1).   more...

Pensioners are insulted

ON television a day or so ago I heard the Prime Minister say fuel prices must remain high to allow the Government to have more money for hospitals etc.   more...

Don't lecture on doctrine

IN reply to Councillor Gavin Smithers' letter ``Labour must listen harder'' (Advertiser, November 1), it was good to hear the council can apply for Government help to make Redditch a better place to live.   more...

It'll be better with Europe

THINGS can only get better. Nice song, shame it did not happen. But when we join Europe as a full equal partner, things will get better.   more...

Hague's way to isolation

WHILE not wishing to involve myself in the democratic process of Alvechurch, I must comment on the letter of Morris Jephcott (Advertiser, November 1).   more...

Preying on the elderly

SCUMBAGS are operating in the Redditch area, using sometimes leaflets on which only telephone numbers appear, arriving in vans similarly adorned offering "building services/repairs," tree-pruning services and tarmac drives, preying on old and vulnerable people.   more...

Patience is wearing a little thin

THE gridlock which caused Worcester to grind to a halt yesterday afternoon and evening - and lead to all manner of problems for commuters trying to reach work today - has created fury in many quarters.   more...

Spectacular show thanks to hard work

May I, through your newspaper, express the gratitude of Astwood Bank carnival committee to all of those folk who made the effort to attend this year's bonfire and fireworks display at the premises of SE Davis and Son Ltd in Edgeoake Lane.   more...

River bursts its banks

FLOODS hampered the efforts of emergency services on Monday following the discovery of a small gas leak near Droitwich Spa High School.   more...

Court bid to evict sex offender fails

A CONVICTED sex offender living in Droitwich Spa has escaped eviction despite the appeals of residents.   more...

Memories of loved ones to burn bright

TOWNSFOLK can shine a light for a loved one this Christmas as part of a new charity venture.   more...

HOMELESS REFUGE `MADE LIFE HELL'

A TEENAGER who sought salvation at the Droitwich Single Homeless Project claims her life was made a misery and wants action to prevent others suffering.   more...

Film fans can expect a treat

WORCESTER'S new groundbreaking cinema was given the celebrity treatment with film star Jenny Agutter opening the complex.   more...

Inquest into crash death

AN inquest into the death of a Worcester teenager who was killed in a head-on smash has been opened and adjourned.   more...

Mains trouble leaves residents high and dry

AS Worcester struggles to cope with the rising floodwaters, one city housing estate has been left dry.   more...

Bosses stick to policy on media

HEALTH chiefs are sticking to their guns in a row over whistleblowing in the NHS.   more...

Will we cope with winter?

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has demanded assurances from a county health chief about Worcester Royal Infirmary's ability to cope with winter pressures.   more...

High Court setback for homes protest

A RETIRED vicar from Droitwich Spa is confident he can halt development work near his home despite disappointment in the High Court in London on Wednesday.   more...

First the rain, then the robbers

A FLOOD-hit businessman has been left devastated after thieves stole £5,000 worth of ornate mirrors from a lock-up unit.   more...

Fury as sewage flushes into home

A FURIOUS city man claims water giant Severn Trent left him in the deep end after refusing to remove raw sewage flushed into his home by the floods.   more...

Buses in county suffer long delays

BUSES across Worcestershire were today suffering long delays built up after the closure of Worcester Bridge.   more...

`Road closure was a mistake'

A FORMER Worcester mayor believes traffic chaos could have been avoided if council officers had monitored New Road rather than closing it.   more...

GRIDLOCKED: Commuters face major delays after Worcester Bridge is closed

MOTORISTS were left fuming for a second time today after a decision to close Worcester's main road bridge caused rush-hour traffic gridlock.   more...

Plug pulled on flooding plans

OUTRAGED councillors are putting pen to paper following news that plans to relieve the flooding problem in Rubery have been scuppered because of lack of cash.   more...

Fight broke out at party

HOT curry was followed by warm words at an outdoor birthday party in August, Kidderminster magistrates heard.   more...

Police appeal to trace robbers

POLICE are appealing for help to find robbers who threatened two teenagers in the street and made off with one of their wallets.   more...

Sport

Rovers on song in Trophy upset

OUTSTANDING. That's the only way to describe Broms-grove Rovers' 1-0 triumph over Droylsden in last night's FA Umbro Trophy first round replay at the Victoria Ground.   more...

Rovers savour cup glory

SOMETHING to shout about at last!   more...

HOT SEAT SIZZLES WITH JOB OFFERS

THE race to be the next Bromsgrove Rovers boss is thundering along at a frenetic pace.   more...

Football results

Redditch & South Warks Combination   more...

Junior football

Cup Competitions: Bromsgrove Town U11 2 Redditch 2 (aet) Redditch won 20 on penalties (goals from Sean Fay two, Nathan Wilkes, Gary Simpson); Leamington Jnrs 2 Southcrest Celtic 8 (Lee J Aldridge, four, Ryan Gibson, two, Sean Convey, two); Hunt End Rangers U12s (Daniel Powell, Curtis Gray) Bromsgrove Town 7; Feckenham Elite U8s 5 (Shane Hancox, Matthew Hodgetts, two, Adrian McNally, William Hadley) Redditch Utd 2.   more...

Leisure League latest

A SUPERB end to the season at St Augustine's School saw Goodfellas take the Leisure Leagues Premiership title and Gash win Division One.   more...

Monarchs and Works lead

IN THE Bromsgrove & Redditch Table Tennis League Division One the two top stayed undefeated and recorded two easy victories.   more...

Studley Bees frustrated

Studley BKL 1 Kings Heath 1   more...

Clive happy with points

FECKENHAM manager Clive Campion said he was happy with four points after grinding out results against Highgate and Alveston.   more...

Striker search for Kingsmen

KINGS Heath manager Sean Lawless is trying to bolster his squad ahead of the visit of struggling Bolehall Swifts on Saturday (ko 2.45pm).   more...

Injury blow for Bees striker

STUDLEY hitman Brian Powell has been ruled out for six weeks after a recurrence of the hamstring injury which forced him to miss the start of the season.   more...

Townsend's toe gives Preece discomfort

ALVECHURCH manager Mick Preece is sweating on the fitness of injured midfielder Christian Townsend.   more...

Football fixtures

Wednesday, November 8   more...

Cup match rescheduled

Alvechurch manager Mick Preece has completed the signing of Northfield Town striker Adam Ryder.   more...

Beehive under water

STUDLEY BKL's Birmingham Senior Cup clash against Dr Martens outfit Atherstone was postponed last night (Tuesday) because of a waterlogged pitch.   more...

All the latest junior rugby scores and scorers

BROMSGROVE U10s acquitted themselves well at the Kidderminster Carolians tournament, reaching the quarter final. Their results are as follows:   more...

Tries aplenty at Finstall Park Bromsgrove Second XV 60 Kidderminster Second XV 15

BROMSGROVE took the lead through a converted Steve Gauder try after seven minutes. Following some good work from the forwards the ball was made quickly available for Tim Hall to score an unconverted try on 26 minutes.   more...

Social enjoy rub of the Green in five star win BROMSGROVE ADVERTISER/MESSENGER LEAGUE

RUBERY Social extended their lead at the top of Division One to six points with a 5-1 romp over Mappleborough Green.   more...

Youngsters' Villa victory

SOCCER stars from Rigby Hall Special School stole the show in a tournament at Villa Park.   more...

Nicky trains with England

DROITWICH rugby ace Nicky Crawford trained with England Ladies at the weekend following her selection to the national set-up.   more...

Table toppers continue fine form

IN the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League Division One the top two teams are both undefeated and recorded two easy victories last week.   more...

Rovers boot Droylsden out of Trophy

OUTSTANDING. That's the only way to describe Bromsgrove Rovers 1-0 triumph over Droylsden in last night's FA Umbro Trophy round one replay at the Victoria Ground.   more...

8/11/00 - Owen benefits from hard work

WE averted the possibility of another major cup exit with a 3-0 win over Mangotsfield United in the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday.   more...

Girls' goals galore! Bromsgrove Ladies' Seconds 7 Stourport Ladies' Thirds 0

TOWN'S forwards were cracking in goals with satisfying regularity as Pam Wood notched up a hat trick and Kelly Evenson bagged a brace in the first half.   more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Kingstonian 1

Tuesday, November 7, 2000   more...

8/11/00 - City duo in league XI line-up

WORCESTER City's star striker Mark Owen and goalkeeper Danny McDonnell have both earned call-ups to the Dr Martens League representative squad.   more...

8/11/00 - Time to reflect

TOUGH -- that's the one word Worcester City boss John Barton uses to sum up his first year in charge.   more...

8/11/00 - Pienaar expects tough cup test

SARACENS' chief executive Francois Pienaar believes Worcester Rugby Club will prove to be a tough nut to crack in the Tetley Bitter Cup fifth round tie on Sunday.   more...

Up and down for Redditch

REDDITCH skipper Jason Spyer backed the club decision to field a weakened side in the HA Cup on Sunday despite seeing his young charges crash 5-0 to Market Drayton.   more...

Midfielders make mark

Redditch 3 Stafford 2   more...

Cup rout for youngsters

Market Drayton 5 Redditch 0   more...

Ladies hold Bridgnorth

Redditch Ladies 1 Bridgnorth 1   more...

Littleton lads whack Wythall

WYTHALL crashed 4-0 at home to Littleton A in Division Two of the Stratford Winter League.   more...

Wonder White

REDDITCH paralympian Richard White is aiming to repeat his medal-winning heroics at the World Championships in Paris next year.   more...

Twin towers plan foiled

REDDITCH Regents coach Dave Bradshaw is hoping to have flu-hit forward Lee Dowling available for the visit of Old Sils on Sunday (tip-off 8.15pm).   more...

Colts broken by rampant Regents

Redditch Regents 84 Barton Colts 51   more...

Regals reign

PREMIER leaders Redditch Regals whitewashed West Midlands Police 111-24.   more...

Cycling tribute

REDDITCH Road & Path Cycling Club is mourning the death of member John Daffern, aged 75.   more...

Flood levels causing problems for anglers Angling with TONY BRUNN

WITH the whole of the country awash with water many contests have had to be cancelled or transferred from swollen rivers to canals and pools. And with the record flood levels it will be some time before they recede to safe fishing conditions.   more...

Sparks fly in stalemate as Pountney ignites tie Droylsden (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 FA Umbro Tro

HANDBAGS at ten paces, fireworks and a disallowed winner from striker Richard Burgess --- they were all included in Rovers' stalemate on Saturday.   more...

Away team rule hands lads a win Aston Old Edwardians First XV 11 Bromsgrove First XV 11 Intermediate

BROMSGROVE'S progress through to the fourth round of the trophy for English junior rugby football clubs has been anything but convincing.   more...

There's something Dandy!

Something Dandy merits an interest in the Skylark Novices' Hurdle at Taunton tomorrow.   more...

8/11/00 - Nicholls set for Swifts comeback

STOURPORT Swifts hope to have Tim Nicholls back from injury for tonight's Midland Alliance game at Bloxwich Town (7.45).   more...

Rovers on song in Trophy upset

OUTSTANDING. That's the only way to describe Broms-grove Rovers' 1-0 triumph over Droylsden in last night's FA Umbro Trophy first round replay at the Victoria Ground.   more...

Devereux called up by Wales

FORMER Worcester Rugby Club centre John Devereux has been called up for the Wales Rugby League World Cup squad.   more...

City duo in league XI line-up

WORCESTER City's star striker Mark Owen and goalkeeper Danny McDonnell have both earned call-ups to the Dr Martens League representative squad.   more...

Bird on song to lift Molby

TONY Bird finally broke his duck by hitting two dramatic last-gasp goals in Kidderminster Harriers 2-1 win over Kingstonian in last night's JC Thompson Champion-ship Shield clash at Aggborough.   more...

Hurdman suffers early exit

IAN Hurdman is still waiting for his first win in the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship since the tournament switched from Scotland to Malvern in 1997.   more...

Pienaar expects tough cup test

SARACENS' chief executive Francois Pienaar believes Worcester Rugby Club will prove to be a tough nut to crack in the Tetley Bitter Cup fifth round tie on Sunday.   more...

Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Droylsden 0

Tuesday, November 7, 2000   more...

Kings lose in late show

K Norton 21 Pershore 29   more...

Medics pile on the pain

Alcester 12 Birmingham University Medics 15   more...

Odds overturned by resurgent Redditch

Redditch 13 Evesham 5   more...

Rush fail to play

WOODRUSH were left kicking their heels at the weekend after traffic problems put an end to the planned first team fixture at Midlands Three West North side Old Halesonians.   more...

Win or bust for lowly Alcester

ALCESTER skipper Andy Flynn has admitted it's win or bust time for his beleaguered charges as they visit bottom club Pinley on Saturday (ko 2.30pm).   more...

Two in a row for Douglas

REDDITCH made it two wins on the trot on Saturday for the first time this season with a 13-5 friendly win over Evesham.   more...

badminton

CHAPTER One Badminton Club is eager to recruit new members to their friendly set-up.   more...

snooker RESULTS & POSITIONS

DROITWICH & District Snooker League results, October 31 2000.   more...

Spa hit six to continue dream run

DROITWICH maintained their unbeaten league record despite last minute changes due to sweeper Sue Williams' injury.   more...

New bowling websites

THE Big Crown Bowling League have announced two new websites.   more...

Ten for Town Bromsgrove Town (5) 10 CMB Sports (0) 0 Worcester Nursing Minor Cup

TOWN cruised into the last eight without ever extending themselves.   more...

Devey delight after stunner Thimblemill (2) 2 Fairfield Villa (1) 2

FAIRFIELD travelled to Smethwick based side Thimblemill and came away with a draw after fielding a depleted side.   more...

Six-goal derby thriller settled with Banner's strike Fairfield Sunday (1) 2 Garringtons Sunday (1)

GARRINGTONS settled the quicker and took the lead through Richard Pincher.   more...

Junior football bonanza....

CATSHILL U8s 1 Crusaders U8s 2. A closely fought contest saw Catshill take the lead with a goal from James Lund, but an equaliser left thehalf time score at 1-1. Crusaders took the edge late in the second half. MoM was Andrew Turnbull.   more...

DARTs round up

WORCESTERSHIRE County Darts Squad were top of their division at the start of their match against Avon, but talent and commitment were not enough to pull off the win. Vital missed doubles, mostly on the final legs, saw them lose 14-22.   more...

GOLF

BROMSGROVE Golf Club results for October: Men's Medal:   more...

Brown finds form Droitwich Men's Seconds 5 West Bromwich Men's Seconds 0

DROITWICH Seconds continued their winning streak this season to remain top of DTZ Seconds Division Two West.   more...

Barren spell grows Bromsgrove Men's Firsts 1 Stratford Men's Firsts 5

BROMSGROVE'S poor run of form continued with this defeat against a mediocre Stratford outfit.   more...

Experience costs Town Bromsgrove Men's Fourths 1 Warwick Men's Fourths 7

WITH a side containing three Under 15s and two more players who had only played a dozen games between them, Town soon found themselves 3-0 down, although on possession they more than held the balance.   more...

  
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