Worcestershire | Archive | 2004 | March
NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION, YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS more...
ANIMAL CLUBS/SOCIETIES, ANIMAL WELFARE, VETS more...
ART, ARTS, CAKE DECORATING, FLOWER ARRANGING, KNITTING, LITERATURE, MODEL ENGINEERING more...
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS, BUSINESS, CAMERA CLUB, EX-SERVICE CLUBS, HERITAGE CENTRES, HISTORY AND FAMILY HISTORY, LIONS CLUBS, MUSEUMS, RADIO CLUBS, ROTARY CLUBS, ROUND TABLES, TOURISM, TOWN CRIERS, TWINNING ASSOCIATIONS, WORKING MEN'S CLUBS AND SOCIAL CLUBS, more...
CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, CHARITY SHOPS more...
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, BEAVERS, BROWNIES/GIRLGUIDING, CHILDMINDING, NURSERIES, PLAYGROUPS more...
BANDS, CHOIRS, CONCERTS, COUNTRY AND WESTERN, DANCE, DRAMA, FOLK, MUSIC, ORCHESTRAS, SINGERS more...
ADULTS SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, SCHOOLS, more...
ALLOTMENTS, GARDEN SOCIETIES, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES more...
AIDS, ALCOHOLISM, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, BLIND, CANCER, CHEMISTS, CHILDBIRTH, CHIROPODISTS, COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL, DENTISTS, DIABETES, DISABLED, DOCTORS, DRUGS, DYSPHASIA, EATING DISORDERS, GUILLAN-BARRE SYNDROME, HOSPITALS, MENTAL HEALTH, OPTICIANS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, RED CROSS, SPORTS INJURY CLINICS, ST JOHN AMBULANCE, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS more...
FARMHOUSES, GUEST HOUSES, HOTELS more...
COUNTY COUNCILS, DISTRICT COUNCILS, MPs, PARISH COUNCILS (Bromsgrove), PARISH COUNCILS (Wychavon), more...
BRITISH RAIL, BUS AND COACH SERVICES, CAREERS, CARE HOMES INSPECTORATE, COMMUNITY CENTRES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE, COURTS, DISTRICT VALUERS, DSS, ELECTRICITY, GAS, LIBRARIES, MARRIAGE VENUES, POLICE, REGISTRARS, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, WATER more...
BEER AND WINE, CARNIVALS, CHESS, DEBATING SOCIETIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS, RAMBLERS, ROLE PLAYERS, SPECIAL GROUPS, TAI CHI, TWINS CLUBS, WALKING, WELSH, YOGA more...
ANGLING, ARCHERY, ATHLETICS, BADMINTON, BASKETBALL, BOWLS, BRIDGE, BOXING, CANOEING, CRICKET, CYCLING, DARTS, FENCING, FOOTBALL, GOLF, HOCKEY, JOGGING, JUDO, KARATE, KEEP FIT, MOTORCYCLING, NETBALL, PIGEON FLYING, RIDING, RUGBY, SAILING, SHOOTING, SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRES, SQUASH, SWIMMING, TABLE TENNIS, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, WINDSURFING, YOGA more...
BROMSGROVE, SOUTH BROMSGROVE, RUBERY, DROITWICH SPA more...
Bidford Gliding Centre: Bickmarsh Airfield (01789 772606). more...
Evesham and District Association: Chairman, Ray Woods (01386 422689). more...
Evesham Archery Club: Laurence Gregory (01386 710278). more...
Bourton Roadrunners: Lucy Townsend (01608 659740). more...
British Heart Foundation: Pam Hooper, Lilac House, 24 Fosseway Ave, Moreton in Marsh. 01608 651 320. more...
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road, Banbury. 01295 455000. more...
Aston Somerville: Church Lane, Aston Somerville, Broadway. Sec, B Wilmore (01386 446945). more...
Stratford and District ABC: Chairman, John Duckett (01789 551067). more...
Chipping Campden Club: Sec, Mrs Diana Evans (1386 840313). more...
Banbury: 2 Broughton Road, Banbury. 01295 256224. more...
Badham Chemists Ltd: Bengeworth Pharmacy, 48 Port Street, Evesham (01386 446244). more...
Chipping Campden Club: Sec, Dr G Mills (01386 841316). more...
Abberton (St Eadburgha), Naunton Beauchamp (St Bartholomew) and Bishampton (St James) with Throckmorton North Piddle (St Michael) and Grafton Flyford (St John the Baptist) and Flyford Flavell (St Peter): The Rectory, Bishampton. 01386 462648. more...
Banbury: Cornhill House, Cornhill. 0845 120 2998. more...
Vale of Evesham Friends of the Earth: Glyn Hayter 01386 871253. more...
Worcestershire more...
Cheltenham: County Court Road, 01242 519983. more...
Evesham and District League: Sec, Mike Wells (01789 772580). more...
Adlestrop: Sec, Eric Gordon 01451 830793. more...
Warwick: North Gate, South Side 01926 495428. more...
Evesham District Wheelers Cycling Club: Chairman, Adrian Main, 01386 854762. more...
Bourton and District League: Claire Evans (01451 821998). more...
Alcester: I F Salmon, Diane E Smith, , The Old Tile House, Market Place (01789) 762567, NRI Groves, 19 Priory Road (01789 400111). more...
North Cotswold more...
Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. more...
Alcester: Dr Wallace, Dr Vicars, M E Harrison, Health Clinic Priory Road, Alcester (01789 763060). Mohan B Singh, R Bulchand, R Lambert, Arrow Lodge Medical Centre, Kinwarton Road, Alcester (01789 763293). more...
AQUILA (previously Midlands Electricity):- more...
West Midlands Region more...
Aircrew Association, Stratford-upon-Avon and District Branch: Secretary, Mr J R Brandish, 29 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford. (01789 266143). Falcon Hotel fourth Tuesday of the month. more...
Excalibur Fencing Club (Evesham): Nick Chapman (01527 501384). more...
Cotswold League: Andrew Clough (01386 840216). more...
Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). more...
General emergency escapes: 0800 111 999. more...
Broadway: Men: 01386 853683. more...
Badsey Ladies: Jane Rickey (01386 833947). more...
Alcester Hospital: Kinwarton Road more...
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road 01295 225000. more...
Bidford: Dennis Malin, 34 Jubilee Close, Bidford. 01789 772698. more...
Gloucestershire County: Library Arts and Museum Service. 01452 425020. more...
Cotswold: G Clifton-Brown (Con). Constituency office 01242 514551. more...
Banbury, N. Oxfordshire and Chipping Norton: 01295 452000. more...
Evesham Market: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am-6pm. Auction 11am. Bennetts Hill Farm, South Littleton. 01386 831819. more...
Cheltenham: Relate, 24 Cambray Place. 01242 523215. more...
Evesham Kick Boxing Club: Steve Humphrey (01386 48452). more...
Evesham Motor Cycle Club: D Kimberley (01905 345395). more...
Evesham Autograss Club: Pete Haines (01285 750330) or Norman Grasby (01527 523041). more...
Cotswold Motor Museum: The Old Mill, Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 821255. more...
Banbury: Orchard House, Hopcraft Lane, Deddington. (01869 337400). more...
Gloucester Child Protection Centre: (0800 500 800). more...
Evesham Ladies: Amy Bates (01386 48719). more...
Dollond & Aitchison, 22 Bridge Street, Evesham. (01386 446176). more...
N. Cotswolds more...
Coventry Centre: (02476 590298). more...
Worcestershire more...
Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ: 08450 901234. more...
Network Rail: Helpline including emergencies: 08457 114141. more...
Gloucestershire British Red Cross: Red Cross House, Cainscross. (01453 762288). more...
Banbury: (births and deaths) 33a Crouch Street, Banbury. 0845 1295900. more...
Evesham Rowing Club: Rowing and Squash Abbey Park, (01386 446131). more...
Call Centre for the Area: 08705 555999. more...
Bredon Buzzards: Jeremy Phillips (01684 772180). more...
Linkline: 08457 909090 (national number). more...
Arden Sailing Club: Helen Williams (01905 23298). more...
Childswickham Gun Club: Steve Keyte (01905 381165). more...
Deals with first aid courses and training to deal with injuries. more...
Evesham and District League: Kevin Newbury (01386 553653). more...
Sport England (West Midlands): 1, Hagley Road, Five Ways, Birmingham B16 8TT (0121 456 3444). more...
Evesham Rowing Club: (01386 446131). more...
Chipping Campden Sports Centre: 01386 841595. more...
Evesham and District Association: Press officer, Rob Sexton, 40, Harvey Road, Evesham WR 11 5BQ (01386 41618). more...
Ashton-under-Hill: Derrick Rees (01386 881239). more...
Alcester Town Council: D J Ward, town clerk, c/o Globe House, Priory Rd. 01789 762352. more...
Broadway: 1 Cotswold Court, The Green, Broadway. 01386 852937 (March - December). more...
Gloucestershire: Hillfield House, Denmark Road, Gloucester. 01452 426200. more...
Banbury and District: Borough House, Marlborough Road. 01295 279515. more...
Abbey Green Veterinary Group: Church Close, Broadway (24 hours). (01386 852421). Abbey Cottage, Winchcombe (24 hours). (01242 602235). more...
Environment Agency: Floodline: 0845 9881188. more...
Gloucestershire more...
Stratford: Mulberry Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, 01789 298236. more...
Young Farmers Gloucestershire County Office: North Wing, Agriculture House, Gloucester 01452 526032. more...
Great Malvern is famous for its Victorian architecture, ranging in style from tastefully restrained to gloriously over-the-top Gothic. more...
Autumn came early this year, and many leaves have fallen already. Some were shed as early as August in response to the stress of heat and drought, while strong winds have since removed many more. more...
THIS is a short but very attractive walk in the gentle countryside to the east of Worcester. more...
If I were to compile a list of my top 10 walks within 10 miles of Worcester, this one in the limestone hills to the north-west of the Malverns would be a contender for inclusion. more...
MOST houses built today look much the same wherever they are because they're constructed from standard factory-made materials which are transported nationwide, with the result that a Cumbrian family may live in a house identical to one occupied by a Cornish family. more...
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THIS walk through meadows on the edge of town begins beside the River Teme, probably the loveliest of Worcestershire's rivers. more...
TODAY, the spectacular swallowtail butterfly is found only in the Norfolk Broads, while the bittern (a relative of the heron) survives only in a few locations, notably in Norfolk and Lancashire. more...
THE origin of the place-name Malvern is disputed, but many experts believe it derives from the Welsh moel bryn, meaning "bare hill". more...
WE may still be in the grip of winter but the first signs of spring are already appearing - so let's celebrate the steadily lengthening days with a longer walk than usual. more...
The well-established, popular nature reserve at Monkwood is included in this walk, and so is the much younger, little-known Spindle Wood. more...
THE countryside to the north and west of Holt Heath is not flat, but it's not exactly hilly either - it undulates just enough to make it pleasant to look at and fairly effortless to walk through. more...
WAY back in 1870, the vicar of St James's Church at Birlingham, together with his sister, planted a number of snowdrop bulbs in the churchyard. more...
THE Heart of England Way (HEW) forms your route for around half of this walk, taking you from the overgrown village of Bidford-on-Avon to the smaller village of Broom and the hamlet of Wixford. more...
BIRCHWOOD was one of the favourite places of Sir Edward Elgar, who was inspired to write some of his finest compositions during the time he spent in this part of the county. more...
DESPITE the quarry which disfigures its northern end, Abberley Hill is more...
It is almost 400 years since the increasing persecution of Roman Catholics inspired a conspiracy to blow up the House of Commons, a conspiracy we call the Gunpowder Plot. more...
EVEN in a region with dozens of Iron Age hillforts, the fort on Herefordshire Beacon stands out as being truly remarkable. more...
No longer can Resident Evil be known as just another games series, for it can now be officially recognised as a franchise. There are many followers of Resident Evil and a lot of merchandise to keep the fans more than content whilst they wait for each instalment of the gripping series to arrive. Just some of the things that have come out of the franchise are; comics, sountracks, a movie, action figures, and even official Resident Evil lighters. more...
It is fair to say that ice hockey is not the most popular of sports in the UK yet still there is a strong following of loyal fans tuning in to ESPN and purchasing the hockey games that make their way onto the market each year. Last year the gaming public witnessed the arrival of NHL 2K2 and this year we have...wait for it...NHL 2K3! more...
Perception: The everyday world is real. Reality: The world is a hoax, an elaborate deception spun by all-powerful machines of artificial intelligence that control us. more...
Kiss Me Kate DVD. more...
The Judy Moody Mood Journal by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H Reynolds (Candlewick Press, £5.99) more...
Considering the prequel to this game was labelled as a fear evoking psychological experience which would reduce grown men to a cowering wreck, it is a tough task for Konami to create a game even parallel to the mighty Silent Hill 2. more...
Forgotten Battlefronts of the First World War by Martin Marix Evans (Sutton, £25). more...
Cats' X.Y.Z. by Beverley Nichols (Timber Press, £14.99) more...
Armand your task is to compete with and surpass Omnifood. What starts off as just running a Restaurant and earning a smDeemed "the rolls-Royce of Tycoon Games" Restaurant Empire certainly has a lot to live up to. The Sims has been in the charts now for a good year so there is clearly a large market for games simulating real life such as Restaurant Empire. Although on paper the concept looks successful is it as good whilst playing? more...
The Bee-Man of Orn by Frank R Stockton, illustrated by PJ Lynch (Walker Books, £12.99) more...
Cult Movies in 60 Seconds by Soren McCarthy (Fusion, £10.99) more...
The Lamp of the Wicked by Phil Rickman (Macmillan, £10) more...
Flowforms - The Rhymic Power of Water by John Wilkes (Floris Books, £16.99) more...
IT'S not often that games come along that concentrate fully on addiction and gameplay rather than a great storyline and bold graphics but Ikaruga is just that game. Ikaruga has the potential to be a classic as it takes the shoot 'em up back to basics as it is the closest alternative to a modern day Space Invaders! more...
The Rough Guide to the Beatles by Chris Ingham (Rough Guides, £6.99) more...
Defying Age by Dr Miriam Stoppard (Dorling Kindersley, £15.99) more...
It's not quite wrestling, it's not quite a racer, and it's not quite a shoot 'em up! Which begs the question -what exactly is WWE Crush Hour? more...
Quarry Bank Past & Present by Ned Williams and the Mount Pleasant Local History Group (Sutton Publishing, £11.99) more...
n Letting The Side Down: British Traitors of the Second World War by Sean Murphy (Sutton, £18.99). more...
Cast your mind back about twenty years. It was an era where zombie films were huge, the two most successful being George A. Romero's trilogy of the dead and Sam Raimi's Evil Dead. The fundamental difference between the two was the approach, whilst Romero opted for a serious zombie film, Raimi was much more tongue in cheek. more...
n Stone Junction by Jim Dodge (Canongate Books, £7.99) more...
n Memories of Ayrton Senna (Christopher Hilton, Haynes, hardback, £19.99) more...
Campaign For The South PacificJust Flight is famous for providing gamers with top quality flight simulations whether they are new to the genre or experts. As one would expect the flight simulations vary considerably in difficult, some will be picked up easily by flight simulations virgins and others will only be mastered by those with a thorough knowledge of the period the game is based around. Sadly for gamers new to flight simulations this fits into the latter category. more...
Remote Viewing by Tim Rifat (Vision, £10.99). more...
Erich Maria Remarque: The Last Romantic by Hilton Tims (Constable, £20) more...
Starsky and Hutch has been a hit ever since it first hit television screens in the mid '70s. Even now the duo has many fans and Starsky and Hutch is getting a revival. There are endless reruns of episodes on Satellite television, a film coming out (although controversially not starring the original duo) and now a video game dedicated to Starsky and Hutch. With the nation experiencing a Starsky and Hutch fad I hope this game captures the action in the television series and is not a cheap cash in. more...
Formula One Racing for Dummies (Jonathan Noble and Mark Hughes, Wiley, £14.99) more...
Gallipoli: Our Last Man Standing by Jonathan King (John Wiley and Sons Australia, £18.99). more...
Finally Tomb Raider is upon us once more. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness is the sixth Tomb Raider instalment, but the first Tomb Raider to appear on the PS2 and the first to include more than one playable character. The Angel of Darkness has been in the making for a long time and after numerous delays let's hope the game lives up to the massive hype surrounding it. more...
n Magical Beasts by Marie Bruce (Foulsham, £9.99) more...
The Rough Guide to India (Rough Guide, £15.99) more...
After a mass of Resident Evil games for the Nintendo GameCube the PS2 finally gets another instalment of survival horror. This time, however, gamers get to play in a game that promises to mix the best elements from both Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Survivor. Using a trusty light gun gamers shoot down zombies in first person mode but explore in third person mode. more...
Columbines by Robert Nold (Timber Press, £17.99) more...
I'm Not Scared by Niccolo Ammaniti (Canongate Books, £6.99) more...
After the extremely advanced Uncommon Valour, Just Flight has released the latest Starships Unlimited, entitled, Starships Unlimited: Divided Galaxies. The game caters for the average gamer, providing them with a user-friendly tutorial which will prove invaluable to newcomers. With other Starships Unlimited games having set the standards it will be interesting to see if Divided Galaxies can go one better and iron out all the niggles from the previous games. more...
Magical Beasts by Marie Bruce (Foulsham, £9.99) more...
Country Animals/ Farm Animals/Garden Animals/Pet Animals all by Lucy Cousins (Walker Books, £3.99). more...
One of the most famous Nintendo characters is Mario's arch rival, Wario. With games such as Mario Party 4 and Super Smash Bros Melee already featuring Wario it was only a matter of time before Nintendo was to give him his very own game. more...
The Mammoth Book Of Mountain Disasters edited by Hamish MacInness (Robinson, £7.99) more...
All The Kaiser's Men by Ian Passingham (Sutton, £25). more...
HAVING released both Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0 for the Nintendo GameCube it seemed only logical that Resident Evil 2 would follow. more...
A Baby's Companion by Charlotte Voake (Walker Books, £9.99) more...
The Rough Guide to Paris (Rough Guide, £10.99) more...
JILL Valentine, star of the original Resi, is the main character in Resident Evil 3. more...
The Millennium Problems, by Keith Devlin (Granta, £20) more...
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Jonathan Cape, £12.99). more...
TONY Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is just about to be released as a Platinum title and there has not been a better time to own it. more...
The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence and Yaroslav Horak (Titan Books, £10.99) more...
Sir Winston Churchill's Life Through His Paintings (Chaucer Press, £30) more...
CHAOS Legion can best be described as Devil May Cry with no puzzles and all action! more...
Cosa Nostra - A History of the Scilian Mafia by John Dickie (Hodder & Stoughton, £20). more...
THE Great Escape sees gamers control four characters from the film: Hendley, Sedgwick, MacDonald and Hilts. more...
MARK Hammond has just been released from prison to return to a normal life. more...
THE Italian Job: LA Heist is based on the new blockbuster film currently showing at the cinema. more...
RELEASED tomorrow, PES3 is the best football game on the market. more...
XGRA sees gamers board a futuristic bike and pit themselves against opponents as they race through space and other locations at death defying speeds. more...
SMACKDOWN 4 sees a much-improved story mode as gamers work their way from the bottom to the top of the wrestling ladder. more...
ALTHOUGH the game is admittedly getting on in age there is no denying that Silent Hill 2 is one of the finest fear evoking games available for any console. more...
FIFA 2004 is the finest Fifa game to grace games consoles ever since ISS bettered it back in the days of the PSONE. more...
THIS latest instalment in the Smackdown series is simply the best wrestling title available for the PS2. more...
AFTER a string of poor Simpson's titles Hit and Run will be welcomed by fans of the cult television show. more...
THIS game is one of the most exciting, yet surprisingly dark, platform games to emerge on the PS2 in recent months. more...
THIS is a very extreme, violent sport as one can see just from viewing the promotional video which comes as part of the extras. more...
THE special Grand Theft Auto double pack is possibly the ultimate Christmas present for all gamers over the age of 17. more...
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HERE'S a role reversal for you. I've never seen Dame Judi Dench on stage in a play, but she's seen me in one. more...
PRESERVING the sweet, soaring music of Worcester Cathedral is obviously something Chris Tarrant holds dear to his heart. more...
PAUL Wheatley is a novel fairy. Before you ask, no, he doesn't obscurely flit about Worcester in a taffeta tutu - well, he might do under the cover of darkness - but, essentially, is a gifted author eager to sprinkle his own brand of gold dust and help others realise their creative potential. more...
LADIES, lock up your husbands, because Joan Collins is coming to town. The eternal glamour queen, who vamped her way from Lady Godiva Rides Again in 1951 to Dynasty 30 years later, glides into Malvern in the summer. more...
THE Festive Spirit still lingers on at Malvern Theatres well into the New Year. Barely has the curtain gone down on the professional seasonal pantomime, than it rises on the resident amateur company, which has been waiting in the wings to present the Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. more...
HAVING one's nose bitten off in an unprovoked pub attack might not seem your average route into acting. more...
LOVE 'em or hate 'em, Neil and Christine Hamilton have provided no end of public titillation since the former was ousted from the Conservative Government in 1997. more...
The institutions and peculiarities of Britain are not hard to spot in Gilbert and Sullivan's Japan-set satire, The Mikado, which comes to Malvern this month. more...
BY day, they are father-and-son kitchen designers, a former classroom assistant, a pharmacist, an administration assistant and a schoolboy. more...
IF the Festive Spirit has waned in your household rather too quickly, there's a chance to rekindle some when Alan Ayckbourn's latest comedy Sugar Daddies comes to Malvern on Tuesday, February 3. more...
SOUTH African soap star turned budding thespian, Sello Maake ka-Ncube, is to make his powerful debut for the Royal Shakespeare Company next month. more...
ASK Sally Harper what prompted her to make her directing debut with the parody of the nightclub scene, Bouncers, and she regresses into a giggling student. more...
MORE than 80 young actors, actresses and musicians from Worcestershire high schools are tuning up to perform a more upbeat and vibrant version of Fiddler on the Roof. more...
THE dedicated woman who helped put some of Worcester's arts centres on the map has quit her position to take on a new challenge. more...
I never realised it was almost a pre-requisite for a Noel Coward play, but now I can see why. more...
FORGET cobwebbed corners, cold blocks of stone and languid voices - walk into the Cathedral on March 4 and you'd be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into a West End spectacular. more...
IS it wicked to submit to extreme desires and emotions or more destructive to keep a lid on them? more...
It may be a one-man show, but Ancestral Voices features around 50 different characters, including the Queen and the Queen Mother. more...
ONE seasonal landmark for me is when I first hear the distinctive call of the cuckoo. more...
IN Wyre Forest we have the potential to encounter all three of Britain's newt species. more...
IN common with many people, I like to spend a few moments at the start of a new year reflecting on the highlights of the previous year. more...
THE dark evenings of January can be dismal and I often find myself longing for warm, sunny summer evenings. more...
With the expansion of towns and cities and the intensification of agriculture to support an ever-increasing human population, a tremendous strain has been put on the natural world. more...
Reading through the various publications which relate to my work, an article by English Nature caught my eye. more...
January has been another strange month with regard to the weather. more...
I recently saw a wildlife documentary, which featured a river python attacking, constricting and then consuming an antelope. This was quite a stunning bit of footage and I could not help but be impressed by this magnificent snake. more...
WHEN they think of heath birds, most people imagine skylarks soaring above the heather or a kestrel hovering with amazing skill, ready to pounce on a hapless mouse. more...
HOW many times have you watched a nature programme on TV, and seen the colour and grace of many of the world's bird species and thought: "I wish we had some of those in my back garden"? more...
February had some wonderfully warm and sunny days, which after what had been a drab, but relatively mild winter were most welcome. more...
I have to admit it even feels a bit strange to me, but it is at this time of year decisions are taken to plan the conservation work for the next 12 months. more...
AS we come out of a mild winter and get ever closer to the joys of spring, we see wildlife beginning its new year. more...
DURING the last few weeks I have greatly enjoyed watching the warm weather propel the changing of the seasons from winter at spring at almost break-neck pace. more...
AT various times during the year, the Ranger Service holds pond-dipping events around the district, where children can have a bit of fun playing at pools with nets, trays and jars, scooping out wriggling masses of pond life which they then examine with intense curiosity, helped by the ranger. more...
Recently, the weather has been superb for enjoying a springtime walk in the countryside, with the early spring flowers putting on some wonderful shows of dazzling colour. more...
MAY is here and the woods all around the district are ablaze with wild flowers. more...
HOT sunny days in May are always great to go out in search of some of the districts more interesting creepy crawlies. more...
WEST Midland Safari Park is teeming with tots following an unprecedented baby boom. more...
IT was a windy day with gusts causing many of the lush greeny silver birch trees to bend back and shake their leaves furiously. The sky was a deep, rich blue, but all around stood tall ominous rain clouds. more...
Laura Linney is one of just two Americans in Richard Curtis' very British romantic comedy Love Actually - and when it came to joining the ensemble she didn't have to be asked twice. more...
ELF (PG, 96mins) Comedy. Will Ferrell, Edward Asner, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay. more...
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (12A, 201mins) Action. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett. more...
THE amicable Greg Kinnear usually likes working with other actors - but in his new comedy Stuck On You he found Matt Damon was just too close for comfort. more...
TOM Cruise almost lost his head, quite literally, while making his epic action-adventure The Last Samurai - but the superstar is still determined to carry on doing his own stunts. more...
School Of Rock is the crowd-pleaser of the year, a movie that takes a pretty thin story idea - failed guitar god teaches cute kids how to get their ya-yas out - and turns it into an inspired, invigorating comedy that will have you laughing from its opening moments to its closing credits. more...
Steve Martin doesn't have kids but he says he's played a father so many times on screen it often feels like he does. more...
THE atmosphere of Vienna's Musikwerein was recreated in the second of what must now surely have become an annual New Year's Day concert. more...
THE Nonentities' inaugural offering of 2003 is perhaps a debatable choice - and one not helped by the decision to try to adopt American accents for David Mamet's script about desperate salesmen. more...
THE band made a shaky start to this concert in aid of the Kidderminster Mayor's charity fund, making an error at the end of the National Anthem, and they didn't appear to know how to end Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams. more...
The story of Frank Abagnale Jr shows that teenagers really can make their dreams come true - as a Pan Am airline pilot, hospital doctor or qualified lawyer. more...
AFTER the decidedly ropey American accents in Glengarry Glen Ross, The Nonentities went from the ridiculous to the sublime in their latest production. more...
Flash Bang Wallop! what a show by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society. more...
THE only prize that has, so far, eluded this talented group at Worcestershire Theatre Festival, is the one for an original play, so Vicky Bagnall and Jane Finch have written one. more...
NO matter how often I see this wonderful Verdi opera, I still get a buzz out of that glorious music, from the excitement of the opening party scene, to the emotional ending. more...
STOURPORT Choral and Operatic Society's spring concert comprised songs from musicals, such as The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel and Oklahoma!. more...
ONE of the best - and most popular - recent productions of the Nonentities details the intriguing journey of a chirpy scouse hairdresser to slick literary critic and her relationship with her jaded tutor along the way. more...
THE men in red were in fine voice on Saturday, when again we were treated to a broad selection of songs. more...
IT'S a cracker! Teenage ballet star Gemma Chidlow has landed a part in Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker. more...
EXPECTING a rather stuffy exploration of a little-known aspect of the build-up to the Second World War - the title refers to the transportation of Jewish German children to England before the outbreak - I was pleasantly surprised by The Nonentities' latest production. more...
THIS Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece is packed with familiar songs, such as People Will Say We're In Love, and All er Nuthin', and from the opening notes of Oh What a Beautiful Morning I knew Darren Richards's production was going to be good. more...
Miss Saigon more...
THE Wyre Forest Group of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust presented this concert in association with the Midland Gershwin Mayerl Society. more...
MOVE over Skippy, there's a new marsupial in town - Kangaroo Jack. more...
Birmingham Rep more...
A WINTER'S TALE more...
THE latest "Live at the Library" presentation by the Classical Music Society, was one of the most enjoyable concerts at this venue. more...
St Mary's Church, Kidderminster. more...
PLAYS by amateur writers performed by professional actors? more...
CHARLIE'S ANGELS - FULL THROTTLE ( 12A) more...
CHARLIE and Jamie are two advertising gurus with major hang-ups: they are spending too much time at work and not enough at play (with their kids). more...
THE opening chorus of Now's The Time for Fun and Laughter from The Bartered Bride got this programme off to a rousing start, but it really came to life when Mary Sinclair led Can't Help Lovin' That Man from Showboat. more...
THE visionary director of the first two Terminator films - who also struck gold with Aliens and Titanic - jumped ship (excuse the pun) for the third instalment of the series and his absence shows. more...
SO there I was, sat slurping my bubble gum flavour slush puppie and donning my 3D glasses - yes, it was time to pretend to be a six-year-old again. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Male Choir and the Valentines ladies choir spent the Bank Holiday weekend in Germany, as guests of twin town Husum, to help celebrate the 400th anniversary of the German town's charter. VON STEWART joined in the fun. more...
Meditations, Kidderminster Library, until September 20 more...
FORMER professional dancer Denise Churchett was obviously in her element as Mavis, the dance teacher in Richard Harris's gentle comedy. more...
FACT met fiction as resident group The Nonentities got the new season underway at The Rose. more...
SET in the fictitious Yorkshire village of Knapely, Calendar Girls is based on a true story about a group of middle-aged women's attempts to raise money for the hospital which treated one of their husbands before he died of leukaemia - by making the first nude Women's Institute calendar. more...
WHILE neither outstanding nor unpredictable, the US remake of the cult British film starring Mark Wahlberg in Michael Caine's role of Charlie Croker was both fast-moving and tense enough to hold my attention throughout. more...
MUCH is written about and made of the horrors contained in Titus Andronicus. more...
THERE is something nice about going for an early morning walk on a cold and frosty morning. more...
WHEN I first started work with Wyre Forest District Council within its Ranger Service things were very different. more...
PUXTON Marsh nature reserve is a lovely place to visit in the spring when the wild flowers are coming into bloom. more...
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...
THE first event after the holidays found the Young Rangers feeling heavy after eating too much, so it was time for some exercise. more...
ON seeing a black coloured bird it may be tempting to assume it is a crow, but there are at least five different common birds it could possibly be in the Wyre Forest district. more...
LAST week I was fortunate enough to spend some time working on Hurcott Pools and Wood nature reserve. more...
EACH year I always look forward to the flowering of the blackthorn. more...
IN the spring, many people take great delight in the beautiful display put on by many of the garden bulbs, such as daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses and hyacinths. more...
MILD weather in February has brought an early start to the frog breeding season. more...
AS March blends into April spring slowly starts to unfold. more...
WILLIAM Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and died there in 1616 writes JULIE ROYLE. more...
Angel Eyes. Ladies Only Café Strings. more...
Chill with Tchaikovsky. Various. Naxos CD 8.556785. more...
Chansons - Maurice Ravel - Chansons: Histoires naturelles. Chansons madécasses. more...
Suites for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio - Claude Bolling. Performed by the Roselli Quartet. more...
Symphonies Nos 1 and 4 - Abertura Festiva .Carmago Guarnieri and the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Neschling. Bis CD 1290 more...
John Tavener - A Portrait. Various Performers. more...
Rodrigo - complete Orchestral Works 8. Concierto Pastoral, Fantasia para un gentilhombre. more...
Statira, Principessa di Persia. Francesco Cavalli. Conducted by Antonio Florio. Cappella de'Turchini. more...
Les Musiques de Chagall. Naive CD V4955. Various Artistes. more...
Best of Ten Years Live - Quintessence Saxophone Quintet. more...
Mozart in Turkey - Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail. more...
Forté of the piano more...
Arthur Bliss - Piano Concerto, Piano Sonata, Concerto for Two Pianos. more...
NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT more...
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...
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...
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...
NEIL Simon's glorious dialogue is given a brilliant interpretation by the Nonentities this week. more...
TOP Gun becomes Shogun in this epic tale of honour and conflict between eastern and western cultures. more...
THEY were dancing in the aisles (literally) as this new musical based on the hit 1980s film starring Kevin Bacon hit the stage at the Alexandra Theatre. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Operatic and Dramatic Society have come up with another winner. more...
THINGS are hotting up for The Fever after a chance hearing of their debut album landed them a support slot with The Proclaimers on their Scottish tour last week. more...
AN all-star jazz line-up will be bringing some more...
Fans of 1950s rock 'n' roll should dust down their drape jackets and petticoats for Malvern Crepes & Drapes' New Year's Eve bash. more...
THE Young Musicians series organised by the Classical Music Society has introduced us to many talented pianists over the years, and the first recital since being renamed the Beryl Chempin series, certainly kept up the standard we have come to expect. more...
THERE are not many musicians whose claim to fame is that their instrumental wizardry has been utilised by mega artists such as The Rolling Stones, Mike Oldfield and Steve Harley. more...
BLACK Country songstress Carina Round will be performing in her home town when she plays Wolverhampton's Little Civic on Sunday, January 25. more...
YOU may not have heard of The Fever just yet, but watch this space because they are already a hit with speccy Scottish folk duo The Proclaimers. more...
THERE'S no deep meaning hidden behind the band name Sideways Glance - it's simply what singer and songwriter Paul Sewell was doing when he was racking his brains trying to think of a name. more...
IF you go to see The Reflections play, don't be surprised if you catch Ocean Colour Scene's vocalist and guitarist Simon Fowler on stage with the band. more...
A LOT of laughter will be on the bill tonight when a special guest makes an appearance with The Ric Sanders Trio at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall more...
PEOPLE are promised a great live music event when a special Blues night is launched. more...
Lúnasa (left), who have been hailed as the new gods of Irish music, will be setting Hereford Courtyard alight when they play there tonight. more...
Blues Brothers tribute act Born In Chicagois creating a buzz in more ways that one. more...
THERE aren't many folk who can say they have an MBE as well as an honorary doctorate of music, but Martin Carthy is one of them. more...
THE Tidy Boys will be once more spinning the discs at Caesar's nigthclub, Westside, Worcester, when they take to the stage there on Friday, February 6. more...
A SINGER who has recorded her first CD single is hoping to secure a record deal in the future. more...
A MIXTURE of well-known names in the music industry will be joined by an up and coming local band at a planned charity night. more...
SHANE MacGowan & The Popes will be playing at Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall on Thursday, March 18. more...
IT has been five years since The Stranglers' last studio album and 13 years since they were signed with a major label but, at last, the new album Norfolk Coast is finished and set for release on Monday, February 16. more...
POPULAR flamenco duo Delphine and Domingo are proving to be a big hit with the younger generation. more...
IT'S not everyday that a heavy metal, punk-singing bouncer moves from Chicago to England, joins a boogie woogie band and sings the blues instead. more...
THE first night of a blues event held in Evesham has been hailed a success, prompting organisers to book more of the same. more...
A RECORD-spinner who won an Evening News competition to improve her skills on a DJ Academy course will be the lead vinyl jockey at a brand new night of alternative entertainment. more...
BOOGIE-woogie piano and fireworks will be lighting up the senses and skies when Jools Holland plays Ragley Hall. more...
A BAND from Los Angeles is playing its only UK show at a popular music night in Worcester. more...
A GREAT week of entertainment is set to take place at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall, with some great names such as Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Stacey Kent, The Fortunes and The Ivy League. more...
A NEW music tour, which hopes to transform the state of the live music circuit, will be coming to Worcester's Marr's Bar. more...
Kempsey - 49503301 more...
THE green regime has received an overwhelming thumbs-up from residents in a corner of Kidderminster included in the first wave of the district's rubbish revolution. more...
Oldbury Park Primary - 49493301 more...
Oldbury Park Primary - 49493302 more...
THE ground-breaking green regime introduced to a quarter of district homes last month has proved a big hit - and Government recycling targets are now in sight. more...
Oldbury Park Primary - 49493303 more...
Oldbury Park Primary - 494933305 more...
WYRE Forest residents are being asked to become more environmentally friendly and recycle as much household rubbish as possible to reduce the amount ending up in landfill sites. more...
Clifton upon Teme Primary - 49503601 more...
Clifton upon Teme - 49503602 more...
WYRE Forest is being given a £17,115 central government cash boost to help it recycle rubbish. more...
Alice Ottley, Springfield 49503901 more...
Alice Ottley, Springfield - 49503902 more...
THE amount of rubbish being recycled across Wyre Forest has already doubled after the partial introduction of a kerbside collection scheme. more...
Cherry Orchard Primary School more...
London Road Playgroup Nativity more...
WASTE chiefs in Wyre Forest are celebrating after netting more than £200,000 of Government cash to help introduce kerbside recycling to thousands more homes later this year. more...
London Road Playgroup Nativity more...
Whittington Primary School more...
Whittington Primary School more...
Whittington Primary School more...
St Barnabas Primary School more...
Redhill Primary School more...
Redhill Primary School more...
Holy Redeemer RC Primary School, Pershore more...
Holy Redeemer RC Primary School, Pershore more...
St Joseph's RC Primary, Droitwich more...
St Joseph's RC Primary, Droitwich more...
Our Lady Queen of Peace School more...
Our Lady Queen of Peace School more...
Our Lady Queen of Peace School more...
St George's RC School, Worcester. more...
St George's RC School, Worcester. more...
Warndon Infant's School more...
Warndon Infant's School more...
St Barnabas Cof E Primary School more...
St Barnabas C of E Primary School more...
Nunnery Wood Primary School more...
Hindlip First School more...
Hindlip First School more...
Hindlip First School more...
Northwick Manor Infants School more...
Leigh and Bransford School more...
Leigh and Bransford School more...
Perdiswell Primary School more...
Perdiswell Primary School more...
Stanley Road Primary School more...
Callow End Primary School more...
Westlands First School, Droitwich -50510901 more...
Sytchampton Endowed First School - 50512101 more...
Sytchampton Endowed First School - 50512102 more...
Sytchampton Endowed First School - 50512103 more...
Ronkswood Infants School more...
MALVERN emphysema sufferer Mo Davidson has one wish for 2004 - that every smoker in Worcestershire makes it their New Year's resolution to quit the habit. Here, she tells Evening News health reporter Emma Cullwick why it is vitally important that smokers take heed of her story and her pain as she struggles every day with a life-threatening condition caused by smoking. more...
Ronkswood Infants School more...
January 14, 1904 more...
IT was a sunny spring day in May 1996 and Robert Poysor knew the best way to make the most of the day - a good bike ride with his friends. more...
Claines C of E Primary School 50512601 more...
January 15, 1954 more...
AROUND 40 per cent of us suffer some kind of adverse reaction to food - and many of us may be completely unaware that the indigestion or lethargy we habitually suffer may be linked to our favourite foods. more...
Claines C of E Primary School 50512602 more...
January 18, 1979 more...
Bowbrook House School 50512701 more...
January 23, 1904 more...
THIS world may have changed almost beyond recognition in the past generation but one thing remains the same and that is parenthood is still the biggest responsibility known to the vast majority of people. more...
Bowbrook House School 50512702 more...
January 22, 1954 more...
Hallow Primary School - 50512801 more...
January 19, 1979 more...
January 30, 1904 more...
Hallow Primary School - 50512802 more...
Grimley and Holt Primary School 50512901 more...
January 29,1954 more...
Grimley and Holt Primary School 50512902 more...
January 26, 1979 more...
Pitmaston Primary School - 50513701 more...
February 4, 1904 more...
Pitmaston Primary School - 50513702 more...
February 5, 1954 more...
Martley C of E Primary School 50513801 more...
February 2, 1979 more...
Martley C of E Primary School 50513802 more...
HERE, in about 1943, are the Special Constables who policed Wythall and Alvechurch during the war years. more...
Castlemorton Primary School 50514001 more...
February 13, 1904 more...
Castlemorton Primary School 50514002 more...
February 12 1954 more...
Castlemorton Primary School 50514101 more...
February 9, 1979 more...
THE hunt is on for photographs of the effects of wartime bombing on Redditch - images which seem to be few and far between. more...
Castlemorton Primary School 50514102 more...
Castlemorton Primary School 50514103 more...
February 20, 1904 more...
St George's C of E Primary School 50514501 more...
February 19, 1954 more...
Broadheath C of E Primary School - 50514601 more...
February 16, 1979 more...
Broadheath C of E Primary School - 50514602 more...
THE success of Bredicot Court Farm's entry at the Three Counties Countryside Show today probably depends on which side of bed Chilton Park Councillor Audrey gets out of. more...
February 27, 1904 more...
Broadheath C of E Primary School - 50514603 more...
HERE'S one of those daft questions no-one is really likely to know the answer to. What have Prince Charles' Highgrove House, the M40 motorway services station at Oxford and a barn conversion at Mickleton got in common? more...
February 26, 1954 more...
Cranham Primary School - 50515501 more...
IF I recall correctly, it was the pneumatic Pamela Anderson, who, in one of her more memorable films, became extremely aggravated if someone said something she didn't like. more...
February 23, 1979. more...
Cranham Primary School - 50515502 more...
THERE could hardly be a more marked contrast than between the urban snarl of Westminster and the beauty of the English countryside on a tranquil autumn morning, but the two are now locked together as the future of hunting enters yet another phase. more...
March 5, 1904 more...
Rushwick Primary School - 50516001 more...
KEN Renshaw is probably Worcestershire's most courageous international sportsman. more...
March 5, 1954 more...
Rushwick Primary School - 50516002 more...
IT'S the line nearly everyone picks up on when they talk to David Wall and I bet he's fed up with hearing it by now. more...
March 2, 1979 more...
THEY say what goes around comes around and so there's rich irony in the fact that after decades of trying to keep our rivers within their banks, it's now been decided it wouldn't hurt if some water escaped. more...
March 12, 1904 more...
Dines Green Primary Primary School - 50516202 more...
In current parlance, the supply of "affordable" rural housing is not one of the sexy issues of the countryside. In other words, it has low profile, can seem rather boring and lacks the passion of certain other topics. more...
Tiddleywinks Playgroup 50516301 more...
March 12, 1954 more...
Broadwas C of E Primary School 50516401 more...
AS modern machinery crashes across our green and pleasant land, ploughing, spraying and reaping all before it, Geoff Osborne is one of a breed of old-time countrymen that is fast disappearing. more...
March 9, 1979 more...
Broadwas C of E Primary School - 50516402 more...
LEAVING his chainsaw behind for a week or so, freelance forester Gary Gartland will be driving down to Heathrow airport next month to catch a plane to Marrakesh. more...
March 19, 1904 more...
Upton on Severn Primary School 50516801 more...
ONE of the ever-presents of the countryside, yet probably noticed by very few people, milestones have been around in one form or another since the Romans were here. more...
March 19, 1954 more...
Upton on Severn Primary School 50516802 more...
AN invitation to learn how to assemble a well-dressed fly is not one a gentleman can easily ignore. more...
March 16, 1979 more...
London Road Playgroup 49504602 more...
THERE are few sports in which man and beast work more closely as a team than sheepdog trials. more...
March 26, 1904 more...
London Road Playgroup - 49504601 more...
IT was the kind of hop-picking morning they always seemed to enjoy years and years ago. more...
March 26, 1954 more...
THE organisers of next weekend's Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show will no doubt be crossing fingers, toes and just about everything else hoping this summer's beautiful weather holds on a bit longer. more...
March 23, 1979 more...
MONTHS of careful nurturing, green fingered expertise and not just a few prayers, came to a head for Mike Elston last night when he unsheathed his giant parsnip. more...
THEY'LL be ploughing the fields and scattering without the help of John Willis from now on. more...
NO doubt some bright spark will take credit for it, although the truth is more likely to be co-incidence, but to build the headquarters of Worcestershire County Council beside the old road that used to lead out of Worcester to Spetchley village was a stroke of historical genius. more...
A WELTER of new Government regulations and increasing "red tape" forced the Worcester glove manufacturers Dent, Allcroft and Company to sack 70 workers from their factory on the riverside at Warmstry near the South Quay at this time 100 years ago. more...
IN times gone by in the country, there were two people who wandered up your garden path every day except Sunday. One was the postman and the other the milkman. more...
ONE of the prized tourist attractions in Worcestershire today is without doubt the magnificent Baroque church at Great Witley. It stands, of course, next to the equally impressive ruins of Witley Court. more...
THE Environment Agency is appealing to farmers to ensure they continue to minimise the risk of pollution when making silage this season. more...
EVER since pre-historic man decided there was a limited future in the shipping industry for hollowed out logs, the coracle has held sway when it comes to home-made boats. more...
A GIRLS' school was gutted by what the Journal headlined as a "Big Blaze at Malvern" this week exactly a century ago. more...
IT possibly occurred to vet David Denny, as he clung semi-conscious to the back of a pony that had just smashed his knee with a reflex kick, he could have an easier time treating sick gerbils. more...
1804: The Government is reported to have in contemplation to entirely extinguish the hordes of gypsies which infest various parts of the Kingdom. At a time when all ranks of people are called on to defend their country against the threat of invasion from France, there is no reason why these itinerants, who live by plunder, should not contribute their services to the cause. more...
BACK in the good old days, before Dr Beeching reached for his axe, Worcestershire and Herefordshire were dotted with rural railway stations. more...
THIS week 100 years ago, the Faithful City mourned the death of one of its popular pub landlords who was killed in mysterious circumstances. more...
FOR someone with only a passing interest in the countryside, waking up on Christmas morning to find a copy of the Liberty and Livelihood book in the pillowcase at the bottom of their bed would be a grand way to start the day. more...
IT was one of the lighter moments of the second Gulf War and it turned up in one of those short letters the Daily Telegraph slots at the bottom of its correspondence columns to lift the mood. more...
JOURNAL readers of 100 years ago this week were spared none of the gory details of a particularly gruesome murder in Worcestershire. more...
TO those who only see the more...
PLANNERS have again deferred determining a scheme to build a home in the rear garden of an existing house in Lower Broadheath - due to administrative errors. more...
BOXING Day is traditionally the biggest day in the hunting calendar and, this year, its leaders are aiming to reach for the sky and make December 26, 2003 the biggest day in hunting's history. more...
A CENTURY ago, Berrow's Journal kept Worcester people in touch with the fate and fortunes of orphans sent from the Royal Albert Orphanage in Henwick Road to forge new lives for themselves in Canada. more...
THE pig had simply vanished. Apparently into thin air. They searched the farm high and low, but there was just no sign of it anywhere. Dead or alive. more...
THE quality of artwork being displayed on poster boards in Worcestershire came under scrutiny from the Journal at this time a century ago. more...
THERE'S a rural rumble going on in England's green and pleasant land. more...
MAKING a scale model of the Church of St John the Baptist in Beckford is a real labour of love for Paul Buckley. more...
THE profession of a Worcester woman hauled before the city magistrates after Christmas exactly 100 years ago is fairly obvious, despite the description of her on the court sheet as being an "unfortunate". more...
IT is that time of year again when anxious students and even more anxious parents find out the results of the A-level examinations. more...
AN insight into life at Kempsey in Victorian times, when it was "a very gay little place," was given in Berrow's Journal half-a-century ago. more...
IT might not be quite along the lines of Miss World, but next weekend one bird is going to be crowned Britain's most popular. more...
EVESHAM Cricket Club's historic pavilion has been totally refurbished and rebuilt and former players were among guests at the reopening. more...
1804: A meeting of the grocers of the City of Worcester was specially convened at the Crown Hotel to consider a letter from the chairman of a committee in Bristol, relevant to an exorbitant charge intended to be made by the sugar refiners for bogsheads of their product. The Worcester grocers resolved unanimously that the proposed charge for packages of sugar is "oppressive in the highest degree" and added that they would "severally co-operate with the committee at Bristol in resisting this innovation." more...
IT'S generally reckoned to be one of the oldest occupations in the world, putting it among a select few, some of which we won't be going into here. more...
EVERY year thousands of cyclists are involved in road traffic accidents with more than 2,500 killed or seriously injured in 2001. more...
THE quaint nine-centuries- old Church of St Leonard at Cotheridge was in a desperate state of disrepair at this time 50 years ago. more...
IT might be one of its lesser claims to fame, but to those in the know, Worcestershire is rapidly becoming Britain's hot spot for barbel fishing. more...
BUTTERFLIES, dragonflies, newts, frogs, deer, weasels, stoats, birds and many wild flowers are just some of the flora and fauna at a Vale nature habitat. more...
NOBBY Dew wasn't born a gipsy, but he really wouldn't have minded if he had been. more...
MENTION Homme, Bradanuuege or Bisantune and most people could be forgiven for thinking you were talking about far off foreign lands, but these place names are a little closer to home. more...
THIS week exactly 100 years ago, electric tramcars went into operation for the first time on the streets of Worcester, with the official launch commanding several columns of coverage in Berrow's Journal. more...
EIGHTEEN months ago, on the first morning of a Game Fair at the Three Counties showground at Malvern, there was a shooting forum. more...
CANCER Research UK is encouraging people to `Get in the Pink' during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise as much money as possible for future research. The charity provides £15 million annually for research into the disease, which is greater than any other group or organisation in the UK. more...
ALTHOUGH their genetic differences make them unlikely to get along, horses, dogs and even pigs can learn to live happily together. more...
His activities over the last few weeks have inspired historian and artist Michael Barnard to put pen to paper. On this page he looks back on the history of bells in Evesham and the changing story of Avonside Hospital: more...
MORE than 100 gold-coloured horses from all over the country were set to make their way to Malvern at the weekend for the British Palomino Society National Championships. more...
A SPECIAL patriotic poem was published by the Worcester Journal this week 200 years ago to bolster the spirits of local men who had volunteered for the city's regiment of militia. more...
ANYONE with young children knows family life can often be a strain and sometimes parents need a shoulder to lean on. more...
HORSES have included herbs in their diet since time began but now experts are saying they can help achieve a more fulfilling relationship between horse and rider. more...
1804: Lately married at Gretna Green, Mr Simpson to Miss Warwick, both from these parts. The Carlisle paper says the bridegroom, being a minor, was locked up by his father but, impelled by love, he ascended the chimney and escaped to his mistress, so covered with soot that it was some time before she recognised him. more...
ONE of the golden threads running through an English country summer is the local horse show. more...
THE distress and anguish suffered by two small girls in separate incidents was reported in graphic detail by the Worcester Journal this week 250 years ago. more...
PERSHORE'S new vicar is looking forward to becoming part of the town's `rich tapestry' and a familiar face to residents. more...
THERE'S a tiny corner of Worcestershire that will be forever Iceland thanks to a couple who are absolutely passionate about a particular breed of horse. more...
THIS week exactly 200 years ago, the Worcester Journal was warmly heralding the arrival of the Faithful City's new Market Hall in High Street. more...
DEAD bodies, tax evasion and extra-marital affairs are perhaps not the most obvious subjects for someone writing a book about the Vale. more...
ON the sunny days of high summer, all-important forage is being made for the winter and horse owners will be on the lookout for good quality hay to see their charges through the cold days and dark nights when paddocks are bare. more...
AT this time 100 years ago, Worcester boasted a total of 285 pubs - four times as many as today! more...
During the coming few days people from all over the Vale of Evesham will be getting all fired up to mark an explosive plan by one of Britain's most notorious traitors. more...
HORSE lovers from the two counties will be heading south next week for five days of great horsemanship at this year's Royal International Horse Show. more...
WORCESTER'S most famous son, composer Sir Edward Elgar graced a performance of one of his works in the city's Public Hall at this time a century ago. more...
A FORMER Vale of Evesham man has been researching the whereabouts of the graves of two of his uncles who died in the First World War. more...
MORE THAN 2,000 native ponies will be making their way to Malvern next week week for the prestigious National Pony Society Championship Show. more...
1804: J. Robson, hat manufacturer, No 79 High Street, Worcester, begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general; that he has taken a commodious house, as above, where he will always have on sale a good assortment of hats of the best quality and on the most reasonable of terms. Having them dyed in London, they will be found to be of excellent colour. more...
Sonia Woolven doesn't let the grass grow under her feet. If she has a problem, she takes the bull by the horns and finds out what she needs to do in order to resolve it. more...
WIDESPREAD concern over the increasing number of overweight people in Britain is clearly not a modern phenomenon, judging by a large advertisement in Berrow's Journal for this week exactly 100 years ago. more...
GIVE Mike Edwards a subject and he'll sit down and write a poem about it. Even when challenged to write about a thong, the Asum Poet came up with the goods. more...
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THE 7th Earl Beauchamp of Madresfield Court, Malvern, was campaigning in Parliament at this time a century ago for women to be allowed to seek election on to county and borough councils. more...
THIS is European Year of the Disabled and Worcestershire County Council is keen to move disability equality issues up the agenda. more...
If all these animals could cry aloud with one voice, it would stir the world to do something about it all. One of the most dreadful things about this traffic is that thousands of horses go to doom and agony, trudging along willingly and trustfully and in mute silence. more...
WORCESTER'S historic Theatre Royal in Angel Street underwent a dramatic internal face-lift at this time 100 years ago. more...
MONTHS of painstaking work lie ahead for a team of experts who have the job of putting one of the country's most unusual collections safely into storage. more...
FOURTEEN lucky readers of Country News will be able to visit two of Britain's top three events for free. more...
POLICE across The Vale, the north Cotswolds and Stratford are preparing to get tough on motorists who use their mobiles while driving. more...
AS Ilma Froggat tucks into her lunch today she will no doubt allow herself the luxury of indulging in the past and reliving some of the happiest moments of her life. more...
A REMARKABLE case of an abandoned child was reported by the Worcester Journal this week 200 years ago. more...
Diana Raphael's association with the Avonbank Brass Band stretches back more than half a century. Here, with Gerry Barnett, she looks both back over the years and forward to her hopes for the future... more...
SCORES of new Worcester mums got together to celebrate Christmas at a festive meeting of the city's only post-natal group. more...
WORCESTER city council's successful recycling scheme is being expanded to cover the busy Christmas period. more...
WHILE some anti-social residents continue to dump their rubbish in the nearest beautyspot, lay-by or farmer's field, the new generation are being taught the values of conservation. more...
A CONVICTED armed robber serving life at Long Lartin told the Journal how the prison's religious and cultural diversity week helped him become more tolerant of others. more...
YOU don't have to love horses to enjoy the Native Pony Musical Ride which will be one of the highlights of this year's Malvern Autumn Country and Garden Show. more...
SANTA and his reindeer may have a hectic time at Christmas, but spare a thought for the Royal Mail staff who help deliver an estimated 2,100,000,000 cards, letters and parcels across Britain. more...
LANDOWNERS are being forced to control the spread of the equine killer weed ragwort under tough new Government measures. more...
ONE of the most fascinating but dilapidated private homes in Worcestershire, The Manor House in South Littleton, is getting the care and attention it richly deserves. more...
WHEN it comes to taking a horse or pony anywhere, the traditional choice has always been between a lorry-style horsebox or a vehicle and trailer. more...
THE spirit of Christmas is with a Vale woman all the year round, as she prepares her 19th trip to El Salvador to bring comfort to destitute children. CLAIRE CHARLES reports: more...
The walls in the prison remain bare of decorations, the strongest celebratory drink on offer is coffee and inmates are separated from their families with no increase in the usual prison visits. more...
MOST working horses will need clipping at some time or another over the winter. This is to ensure they don't sweat too much during strenuous exercise, be it hunting, indoor showjumping or team chasing. more...
WHAT do you do with all the loads of extra rubbish generated over Christmas? more...
NOW the nutritional content of grass is at its lowest, it's time to start introducing hard feed into your horse's diet. more...
IN July 1948 RAF Honeybourne became history. more...
EUROPE'S largest touring equestrian show featuring the world's finest daredevil Russian horsemen is coming to Malvern. more...
THE chairman of Pershore Skate Park Club does not care where a skatepark is built, as long as his sons are able to practice safely on the sort of facilities he wished for as a youngster. more...
HUNDREDS of horse owners across the two counties will be relieved to know that the deadline for horse passports has been extended for six months. more...
IT'S the 25th anniversary of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch and everyone has the chance to take part in the world's biggest survey of its kind to find the country's number one bird visitor to gardens this winter. more...
THERESA McCurrick crams more into one day than most of us do in a week. more...
ONCE again the annual competition between Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Young Farmers took place at the Three Counties Countryside Show. more...
HUNDREDS of horse lovers from the Midlands will be making their annual pilgrimage to London later this month for the spectacular Olympia International Show Jumping Championships. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE Young Farmers enjoyed a mixed set of results at the Royal Show, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. more...
AFTER more than ten years of tireless fund-raising the structure of the new Number 8 arts centre has begun to take shape above the Pershore skyline. more...
n If you've run out of Christmas present ideas this year, here are a few suggestions available at Equestrian and Country Leisure, Top Barn Farm, Worcester Road, Holt Heath. more...
THERE was a new competition and some new faces at a recent Young Farmers get-together, writes Robin Wylde of Worcestershire YFC. more...
FOR the many people struggling with their New Year's resolutions, whether giving up smoking or eating more healthily, help is at hand on a High Street near you. more...
HORSE lovers across the two counties are being urged to support a campaign this Christmas to stop the live export of British horses and ponies to Europe. more...
DESPITE numerous problems, the 25 members of Tenbury Wells YFC are lying fifth in the county championships with just a few events left. more...
CHRIS Penny is no stranger to challenges so his campaign to build a multi-million pound centre for profoundly disabled people should come as no surprise. more...
YOU'RE late. Again. When it comes to horses, nearly everything seems to take at least 15 minutes longer than you had allowed. But now the transport is ready, so is the horse and so is the rider. more...
AFTER two months of planning, Ombersley Young Farmers Club held its first village fund-raising gala on August Bank Holiday Monday. more...
THE ongoing battle between Wychavon District Council planners and a group of gipsies living near the Wyre Piddle bypass has become part of a much wider issue. more...
IF you think that Western riding is all about cowboys on galloping horses, lassoing cattle and coming to an impressive halt in a cloud of dust, think again. more...
PERSHORE Young Farmers Club is the newest in Worcestershire, having been up and running for just six months, writes Steve Quinton. more...
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...
HAGLEY YFC went into promotion overdrive during September with two roadshow exhibitions, writes NEIL WARREN. more...
IN the year 1922 Pershore still had five years to wait for the coming of electricity and radio broadcasts, as we know them today, were only just beginning. more...
LEADING osteopath Terry Moule is becoming as well known for his equine successes as he is for treating some of the world's top athletes. more...
A TEAM of three Worcestershire Young Farmers' Club (YFC) members proved that they had what it takes when it comes to culinary skills by winning the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs' cookery final. more...
CRUELTY to dogs, highlighted in the Journal last week and immediately after Christmas, has revealed a certain amount of confusion regarding the procedure for dealing with abandoned animals. more...
IT was a huge relief to arrive at Janet Ditcham's Blue Stone Stud having driven over a couple of miles of deserted heathland which was shrouded in thick fog. more...
ON Saturday evening last week, five teams from the county entered the Brains Trust competition, held at the Three Pears at Warndon. more...
AS Valentine's Day looms large again with card shops carpeted in red hearts and fluffy bears, one Vale woman has taken a rather different approach to the proceedings. more...
DID you know that if you passed your driving test after January 1, 1997, you need to take a trailer test before you can transport your horse on the road? more...
WHO wants to be an engine driver? Now's your chance to fulfil those childhood dreams, on one of the most popular restored railways, and right on the doorstep. more...
WHEN we walk into our local tack shop most of us are confronted with a confusing array of bits in different styles and materials. No wonder they are among the most misunderstood pieces of horse equipment ever invented. more...
THERE have been a few times during Pete Rose's presidency of the Worcester Federation when he must have thought about packing it all in - but his three years at the top ended on a high note as members celebrated healthy finances and rising rolls at their annual meeting. more...
A LIFELONG interest in aircraft has turned into a full-time occupation for a Vale of Evesham man who has written two major books and already has others in the pipeline. more...
HORSE lovers across Worcestershire and Herefordshire have until Sunday, February 29, to support a campaign to stop the live export of British horses and ponies to Europe. more...
We've all heard the rhyme "Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat" - but in Worcestershire YFC the real sign the festive season is upon us is when it's time to attend the Winter Wonderball. more...
HORSE riders are battling to keep open a favourite route in the Elgar village of Lower Broadheath, three miles west of Worcester. more...
YOUNG Farmers' Clubs from Worcestershire held their annual Carol Service at Ombersley Church on Monday, December 15. more...
FOR hundreds of years the Vale of Evesham has been at the heart of one of the most important food-producing regions in Britain, according to a detailed report of the industry. more...
THE FIRST ever evening Gala Auction of selected National Hunt horses is due to take place at Cheltenham later this spring. more...
WHERE would you find members of Atomic Kitten rubbing shoulders with Danny and Sandy from Grease? more...
DECADES of experience in local government makes Bill Taylor the man for the job when it comes to fighting the corner of Vale pensioners. more...
Rio Ferdinand's missed drugs test, the new M6 toll road and London's Olympic bid were among the controversial topics debated by YFC members at a recent competition. more...
COMMUNITY projects which take a fresh and creative approach to issues in their area are being invited to apply for Gannett Foundation grants. more...
THE old winding, steep road up the Craycombe Bank of the 1940s, with a homestead nestled well below away from the roadside among a coppice of trees and wild flowers, is but a memory. more...
GIVING up smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your health and you'll be financially better off as well according to smoking cessation adviser Wendy Green. more...
FOR many people the word "pastel" conjures up an image of something pale, even wishy-washy; something more suited to sensible cardigans than great art. more...
IN the last two decades obesity levels have trebled in England with around 24million adults either overweight or obese. more...
A NEW book telling the story of cricket in Evesham since 1831 has been written by two stalwarts of the club to mark the 150th anniversary of the club and the centenary of the Avon Street ground. more...
"I LOVE company and it makes a big difference when someone calls round because you can get very lonely on your own." more...
THE tiny chapel at Kinsham has had a chequered history but its centenary was celebrated with major alterations. more...
Walking into the Tindall's home, it is impossible not to feel awe-struck by the black and white pictures of Mike's footballing days which line the hallway. more...
WHEN Neville Dewson decides to get on his bike and take a hike, he goes all the way. more...
GETTING over a broken heart can seem like an impossible task when you are stuck in the grief of a divorce, writes Kate Hughes. more...
Mountainous waves, extreme climates and the taste of death might sound like key elements of an action film but for one town resident it was the harsh reality on board the destroyer HMS Beagle during the Second World War. more...
THE hotshots of Worcestershire Gundog Society go into action next weekend aiming to raise money for Save the Children. more...
CALL me a wimp if you like but heights have always held a terror for me, that's why I'm more than happy living in a bungalow, writes Pete Lammas. more...
GIVING over part of any smallholding to wildflowers can only be a good thing, whether it's to encourage wildlife or just because wildflowers look plain gorgeous. more...
Q: What do you feel the role is for the PCT in Bromsgrove? more...
WHEN the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) was set up last year to represent the interests of all those in England paying levy to the Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC), their new board resolved to hold their meetings in the English regions.. more...
John Tidmarsh was born in the Vale of Evesham in 1925, the age of gentlemen, and during my visit to his home it became clear he retains the charm and dignity of that era. more...
WE must not let our children become alienated from the countryside, otherwise they will be deprived of healthy activity in open spaces, have no understanding of farming and local production, and no access to their heritage, according to the Countryside Agency. more...
THE National Pony Society area 12 show, held at Worcester for the first time last Sunday, was such a success organisers are keen to return to the city next year. more...
FUN-LOVING divas were kept out of trouble with a host of exciting activities at the town's Ryland Centre. more...
WHEN the British Charollais Sheep Society decided to introduce an entirely new method of show judging with a top sale of premium rams, Worcester Livestock Market was their chosen venue. more...
WHILE most of us will be making the most of our patios on balmy evenings, added interest is often created with a garden path which provides movement away from the static terrace or patio. more...
The Taylor family has been fostering children for nine years. more...
Warm smiles and waving hands greet Droitwich Spa D-Day veteran Ricky Recardo when he strolls around town. more...
THE Tenbury Show was blessed with glorious August sunshine, coinciding with the start of another heatwave after showery days. more...
IF you've ever lain awake at night frustrated by the thumping bass line of your neighbour's music, you may have taken the traditional approach of banging a broomstick on the wall. more...
THE financial failure of the biggest milk processing plant in the UK is a shattering blow to dairy farmers. more...
THE long, hot summer was a boon to many farmers, who were able to get bumper crops in early and save on drying costs. But now it has brought its own problems - a plague of rats. more...
NO electricity or running water will become a way of life for a Rednal headteacher who is bound for Uganda this summer. more...
SEEING your own photograph in print is always a daunting experience, but having it plastered across billboards several feet high must be a heart stopper, writes MIKE PRYCE. more...
AN ASTONISHING one in nine women in the United Kingdom will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, writes Emily Bridgewater. more...
APPARENTLY you can blame it all on the British Army. more...
LAST Saturday the Harriers were superb - first on the ball time and time again - and John Williams's splendid goal was richly deserved by the whole team. more...
It's the dead of night and you're asleep upstairs. more...
IN this week's NFU Countryside column, Hailey Shaw gives advice on summer grazing. more...
CHAMPION sheep keeping teachers Steve and Chris Higgins have learned enough lessons to come top of the class in their hobby. more...
THE Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show goes from strength to strength. Attendance boomed as crowds streamed in and the car park filled by mid-morning on the first day. more...
ALTHOUGH I was unable to get to the Harriers' match on Tuesday, I understand from reports that our players were not intimidated by the huge crowd and the circumstances and gave a very good account of themselves, coming very near to scoring on several occasions. more...
FARMING is in the blood of the Boaz family. In 1720, Samuel Boaz, yeoman farmer and miller was carrying on his business at Belbroughton. more...
THIS year's Mathon Horse and Dog show raised more than £4,000 for several local charities. more...
I WAS sorry to learn from a recent letter that some people still have difficulty in finding out how to contact me. more...
AN EXHILARATING new hobby is taking the West Midlands by storm. It's the adrenaline, the buzz, the sheer satisfaction that makes The Black Knights Rocket Club take to the air strip to launch their home made rockets. Reporter, Lisa Heritage spoke to founder of the club, Spa resident Mark Perman to find out more about this breathtaking new craze... more...
THE farm shop at Top Barn Farm, Holt Heath, has opened its own butchery department with specialist butcher Richard Crowther. more...
THE excitement over the top-up fees vote waned throughout Tuesday as there were last-minute changes of mind among Labour rebels. more...
The Droitwich Theatre and Arts Club Ltd was set up in 1962 to combine various dramatic societies and to run an amateur theatre in the town. more...
AS more farmers and landowners move away from agriculture into a variety of new economic ventures, so they find that they are hit by a whole new raft of regulations. more...
WHEN I think back to my summer holidays I can vividly remember the awful feeling of utter boredom, writes Kate Hughes. It's raining, your mates are on holiday, and you keep getting under your mum's feet. All in all I couldn't wait to get back to school. more...
YOU can't have it all ways in the countryside and the dry, balmy Indian summer months of autumn have meant a severe shortage of berried holly for Christmas. more...
THE constraints of time are difficult this week. The Standing Committee scrutinising the Human Tissue Bill takes up five hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays not including the time for preparation wading through arcane and tortuous language to try to dig out the meaning of some clauses. more...
THE Victoria Ground has staged many memorable battles since Bromsgrove Rovers trotted out for their first game in 1910 after moving there from Well Lane. more...
THE subject of genetic modification (GM) has triggered conflicting reactions among many, with countless public utterances and media opinions generating more heat than light. more...
ASTON Fields youngster Deklan Vines looks like any normal, happy nine-year-old boy, but what many people do not know is he suffers from a debilitating and incurable disease. more...
IF anyone knows what is going to happen to the Common Agricultural Policy, it certainly wasn't the farmers who turned up to this year's Oxford Farming Conference. more...
BRITAIN has one of the worst rates of heart disease in the European Union. more...
Terry Hill is a down-to-earth, hands on, working farmer - but today he has swapped fertiliser for a fax machine. more...
IT has been good to see that the flood defences on Severn Side North, Bewdley, really work. more...
FALARAKI, Ayia Napa and Majorca may be today's "hip hop" holiday destinations but in years gone by a fortnight in rural Bosbury was as far as many Bromsgrovians got. more...
WHETHER you are an advocate of the Atkin's Diet, the F-Plan, or simply believe a little of what you fancy does you good, one thing remains true - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. more...
SINCE the downgrading of our hospital in September 2000 any emergency patient going to the minor injuries unit, if a medical opinion is required, has to travel to the accident and emergency department at Worcester. more...
HANBURY Hall is set in 400 acres of parkland and garden. more...
FOLLOWING inquiries made at the request of a constituent, I have learnt that prospective employers recruiting from the Jobcentre must be aware that because of the Data Protection Act the Jobcentre is unable carry out criminal record checks. more...
WELL known Bromsgrove solicitor Matthew Horton has retired after 25 years as clerk to the town's Thomas White Cottage Homes. more...
THE day-to-day happenings in a rural village, in the days when it was possible for it to hide itself away from the big wide world outside its parish boundaries, are captured in words and pictures in a new book. more...
St Mary's Church was packed on Sunday for the service of celebration and dedication of the new bells. more...
A SPECIAL service to mark ten years since the tragic minibus crash which claimed the lives of 12 Hagley school children and their teacher, will take place tomorrow (Thursday). more...
HAVE you ever wondered how those distant relatives Down Under, who you only ever hear from at Christmas, got to settle in Australia? writes Pete Lammas. more...
TODAY we welcome Stephen Ladyman MP, the junior Health Minister with responsibility for the West Midlands on his visit to the treatment centre at our hospital. more...
PIPING hot coffee and good conversation were the perfect way to end a brisk winter's walk around Bromsgrove's Sanders Park on Monday. more...
REVEALING your innermost secrets or making an utter fool of yourself by imitating a chicken is what we are often led to believe happens when you go under hypnosis, writes Emily Bridgewater. more...
HOW many people have said they wished they could have done something when faced with a crisis? more...
THE Health Minister's visit to the Kidderminster treatment centre last week was suitably low key and one encouraging outcome was the demonstration of commitment by local managers supported by the minister to develop services here for prostate, hip and knee operations in otherwise fit people. more...
TWO explosions and the deaths of three railways workers in Bromsgrove sparked off a train of thought which led a young engineer to form the worldwide Institution of Mechanical Engineers. more...
WILLIAM Butterworth's Nan doesn't mind that her grandson uses the stairs in her house to practice his pull-ups. more...
I RECEIVE many letters from pensioners about the problem of increasing Council Tax with static or falling incomes. more...
STEVEN Pugh loves nothing more than kicking a football around on the Lickey Hills with his two young children, Cassandra and Curtis, writes Emily Bridgewater. more...
CREDIT card companies may not physically take you to the nearest cashpoint to make you cough up what you owe, but that doesn't necessarily make them flexible friends. more...
ANYONE who's ever been duped into buying dodgy or disappointing goods will know the heady euphoria of finding a bargain, swiftly followed by the frustration and anger at being conned. more...
STROLLING down the High Street in pursuit of the hottest Christmas buys for kids, I had to double-take when I saw fast food giant McDonald's latest gimmick. more...
AFTER gorging yourself on turkey and Christmas pud, all you feel like doing is slumping on to the sofa to stare at your new Simpsons socks, obligatory bubble bath and video box set. more...
EXACTLY 90 years ago and again now, the fate of Worcester's theatre - then the Royal and now the Swan - hung precariously in the balance. more...
SKIN SOS: Potions to make you look less Columbo and more Caprice more...
If you are scouring the shops and the internet desperately trying to get your hands on the gadget of the moment - the iPod - then you are not alone. more...
THE ongoing war between independent retailers and the giants of consumerism has ravaged the shopping landscape for decades, and it's no different in the Faithful City. more...
BEWARE rogue traders, dodgy dealers and rotten retailers - the watchdogs of the shopping world are in town. more...
HUNDREDS of shoppers stopped to quiz experts at a High Street consumer awareness roadshow, while, across the city, businesses flocked to get to grips with the do's and don'ts of the industry. more...
IF dedication and commitment are what makes a good volunteer then two women who work for Kemp Hospice have had it in bucket loads. more...
PAYING to have your personal details wiped from the lists of bothersome salespeople who always seem to call during dinner might seem like a good investment. more...
I HAVE to say this winter's 80s fashion revival had me reaching for the sick bowl. more...
THE highlight of the social and cultural calendar for many Kidderminster Scots - Burns Night - will bring a boost to the coffers of Kemp Hospice this year.Scotsman Tom Roy prepares for the Burns "Nicht" supper with his bust of Robbie Burns for inspiration. more...
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...
BUNCHES of freshly cut sweet peas offer a cheerful welcome to Roots at Rushwick. more...
A BIG HEARTED and energetic crowd of Hartlebury folk have raised £8,000 for Kemp Hospice. more...
KEMP Hospice's new fund-raising officer has wasted no time in getting into her new role with a book of poetry and a major spring event already in the pipeline.fund-raising officer Pam Smout. more...
EVERYTHING is coming up sunflowers on the Kemp Hospice fund-raising front now it has joined forces with national supermarket chain Tesco. more...
WE'VE all heard of the famous and valuable "Strad" violins made in Italy, during the 17th and 18th Centuries by the Stradivari family. more...
THE fun-loving girls at Concepts hair salon plan to snip their way to raising a hefty sum for Kemp Hospice. more...
THERE can be few people in this country able to match the achievement of a Worcester brother and three sisters who are now all in their 90s - the entire tally of children of a once well-known city couple. more...
WITH the last remaining historic house in Worcester's Tybridge Street now restored and converted into a large veterinary practice, it's timely to remember the last family to live in this elegant Georgian property. more...
A SUPERB example of the work of Worcester gunsmith John Perrins - a master craftsman in the city for 60 years through the Victorian era - is about become a prized local museum piece. more...
A CHANCE letter from Canada to a Memory Lane reader has thrown the spotlight on the fascinating past of a prominent and recently restored Georgian property in Worcester. more...
INMATES at Bromsgrove Workhouse had enjoyed the many gifts given them over the Christmas holidays. Lord Windsor from Hewell had donated evergreens to decorate the institution as well as six rabbits for patients in the Infirmary. The Messenger Company had kindly promised to supply four free copies of the newspaper every week for a year. more...
IN its review of the local property market in Bromsgrove in 1953 the Messenger quoted town estate agent A Victor Powell. He said the year had got off to a slow start with prospective purchasers believing prices would continue to fall. This had not happened and the market later recovered seeing some better houses selling for more than in the post war boom year of 1951. Demand for building land in Bromsgrove continued to rise some making as much as 30/- (£1.50) a square yard. more...
AROUND 40 people living on Beacon Hill, Rubery, staged a New Year's day protest to complain about the smell from Halal Meat Company's slaughterhouse. A spokesman for the firm said steps would be taken to solve the problem. more...
THE body of a newly born boy was discovered in the alley off Ednall Lane. Annie Nowell, aged 13, was the first witness. She said she was coming home from Sunday School at about 3.30pm and discovered the body, wrapped in a brown paper bag tied up with string. A doctor examined the body and said there were no signs of violence and no bones were broken. In the doctor's opinion the baby was still born. The mother of the child could not be found. more...
A MEETING was to be held to decide whether Bromsgrove should become a borough. There were opposing views on the situation. On one hand it was thought that a mayoralty would bring dignity to the town but on the other hand it was thought to be "municipal snobbery and social climbing". more...
DUE to a severe cold spell, schools had been notified that they were to close if they had less than a week's worth of fuel left. Parkside Middle, Gannow Middle, Catshill Middle and Bromsgrove CofE School were all closed. The authorities were watching the situation closely and were trying to work out how long they must allow for frost precautions without closing the schools. more...
MAGISTRATES at Droitwich looked kindly on the rather pathetic figure of widow-woman Alice Harris, from Fox Alley, when she appeared before them charged with stealing 34 pounds of coal from the Great Western Railway depot in the town. Constable Rivers told the bench he had caught her with the coals hidden beneath her cape. The court heard she was in dire distress and bound her over in the sum of £5 to be of good behaviour for six months. more...
THE CROSS has been Worcester's favourite vista with photographers for nearly 150 years. more...
FOR the third year in succession Bromsgrove was to have an entrant in the Monte Carlo Rally. Mr E Marsland, from the Oakalls, planned to make his debut in the arduous event driving a Jowett Javelin. Bromsgrove pharmacist Terence Hall had taken part in the last two but this year was in the Tulip Rally. more...
WITH its distinctive logo, the huge haulage fleet of Taylors of Martley now enjoys almost as much public recognition on the highways of Britain as Eddie Stobart's cargo carriers. more...
NEARLY 200 years ago, Worcester was noted for a nationally-recognised mineral spring, said to have health-giving properties and located roughly on what is today the site of Fownes Hotel. more...
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove District Council were to take a close look at the town brook with a view to cleaning it out to prevent flooding. more...
BOOKS, films and TV documentaries give us an arresting insight into the absolute horrors and carnage of the trenches, but not so widely appreciated is that some of our troops were taken prisoner during the First World War. more...
THREE scenes on or near Worcester Bridge, selected from our photographic archives, form this fascinating pictorial montage. more...
THE lost pubs of Worcester are clearly a fascination or source of nostalgia for many Memory Lane readers, judging by the considerable response I had to my recent feature on 14 taverns of yesteryear which are, alas, no longer part of the city scene. more...
ANNIE Hughes, aged 26, a domestic servant, was brought up at Bromsgrove Petty Sessions charged with attempting to conceal the body of her newborn infant son by placing it in a parcel in an alley off Ednall Lane. Annie Nowel, 13, of Beech Tree House, The Strand, Bromsgrove, had discovered it. Hughes was bailed in the sum of £20 and a surety of a further £20 until the next assizes at Worcester. more...
Bill Tansell of DR Tansell Repairs in Diglis Road, Worcester, has been in touch in the hope of jogging the memories of other readers. more...
WHENEVER I pass a small, quaint and eye-catching property in Sansome Walk, I am forcibly reminded of a major amenity that might still have been in existence for the enjoyment of Worcester people. more...
WALTER Webb was celebrating the early arrival of twin lambs Nina and Shaggy, at his Townsend Farm in Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. He said last season's first happy event had not taken place until February. more...
TEN voluntary organisations shared varying sized grants from the £5,150 profits accumulated from the Bromsgrove District Council-run lottery. They ranged from £2,000 to £100. So far the scheme had shown a profit of £27,479. The £3,000 skateboard surface in Sanders Park had been paid for from the proceeds. more...
THERE was good news for residents living in Sandhills Road, Barnt Green. Bromsgrove Rural District Council agreed to pay the cost of connecting the road to mains water supplies at a fee of £1/17/3 (£1.86). However, the authority refused to pay for the drawing up of any agreement with the water supply company. more...
THE provision of a town swimming pool and development of Sanders Park should come before gold chains and ermine robes, declared leading Tory councillor Edgar Longney in a speech to 200 guests at Catshill Conservative Association. He was referring to the leading topic under discussion in Bromsgrove of whether the town should appoint a mayor. The initial cost of such a move was likely to be around £3,000. more...
SALES of tickets on council owned car parks in Bromsgrove had risen by 43 per cent since the authority started getting tough with fee dodgers. more...
WET weather was contributing to the sad plight of many men in Droitwich who were out of work. The mayor had called a public meeting to discuss means of bringing relief to them and their families. Dr Corbett had opened a soup kitchen twice a week and bread was also being distributed. The borough surveyor was to order loads of unbroken stone in order that jobless men might be given work smashing it for road repairs. more...
ALBERT Thatcher, aged 25, a railway worker, was hailed a hero after he saved a bull mastiff belonging to Mrs Fraser, from Winnetts Lane, Droitwich, from a cold and watery grave. While in the signal box, he saw the dog was in difficulties in the middle of the ice covered canal. He dashed outside and stripping off smashed the ice and swam 100 yards to drag the animal to the safety of the bank. Once on dry land the dog shook itself and calmly trotted off, none the worse for its ordeal. more...
BRITAIN was on the verge of "industrial anarchy" the vicar of Stoke Prior, the Rev Harold Goddard, declared in a scathing article in his parish magazine. He was referring to the seemingly never-ending strikes that were disrupting the country. Workers at Longbridge and ambulance men were the latest to join a long list of workers who were either on strike or who had been. Soiled laundry from hospitals in and around Bromsgrove, which was piling up because of a strike by public service employees, was to be destroyed. more...
JOHN Sankey, a saltmaker from Hill End, Droitwich, appeared before Spa magistrates charged with being drunk in Bromsgrove Road. He told the bench a policeman had just past him when another appeared and arrested him. He said the officer had been mistaken, he was not drunk simply ill from a kidney complaint which prevented him from drinking beer. All he had was two nips of gin. Magistrates gave him the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case. more...
PLANS for what was expected to become Bromsgrove's Education Centre were published in The Messenger. A college of further education and four schools were earmarked for the 60-acre plot of land between Well Lane and Alcester Road. Final details were still to be finalised but work on a three form entry grammar school to accommodate 600 pupils, to replace the school at Parkside, was expected to begin this year. more...
THE latest round of strikes, which were crippling industry and bringing misery to millions, was condemned as "virtual anarchy" by Bromsgrove Trades Council secretary Alex Irvine. He declared the disputes "were an open invitation for Margartet Thatcher to romp home" in the forthcoming General Election. more...
BROMSGROVE had got a new town centre meeting place. The Victoria Hall, in Alcester Road, opened with a minstrel show. It was a large room with a gallery. The whole building was heated by stoves and capable of accommodating 300 people. more...
LADY Barnett, who had recently shot to fame following her numerous TV appearances, was the guest speaker at a dinner organised by the Womens' Advisory Council of the local Conservative Association. more...
ATTRACTIVE Rebecca May was voted Bromsgrove's new Dairy Maid at a contest held at Perry Hall Hotel in the town. She lived at Sheltwood Farm, Tardebigge, and was studying housekeeping and catering at Worcester Technical College. more...
Well, what have we here - Bradders writing a column in the paper? Hardly likely, you may say. more...
I MUST explain if you have never listened to local radio that I am a presenter on BBC Hereford and Worcester, just in case you may have heard me, and thought I am not a presenter, but a bloke who was going by on his bike and got dragged in. more...
THE A level and GCSE results have been announced over the past couple of weeks, and, before that, the degree ceremonies have been talking place at the universities and colleges across the nation. more...
DID I tell you that I go to the gym? I know there are those that might say why, and what is it doing for me? more...
Had some faggots the other day - home-made ones. Sheppo brought some in for me. Don't they taste good. more...
I HAD a very unusual experience this week, spending three hours with Philip Tufnell, the so-called King of the Jungle. more...
WE were talking about school the other day. Well, more about school holidays, as it's half-term next week. more...
Have I told you I'm scared of the dark. Nyctophobia,that's what it's called. We were talking about phobias in the back bar of the Pick and Micks the other day and it's amazing what people are scared off. The dark was quite ordinary really. more...
CHILDREN In Need Day today, a big event at the BBC. more...
Well, where were you when it happened? more...
Well what a result on Saturday. more...
WELL done to my fellow columnist Mike Grundy, with his feature about Taylors of Martley last Saturday. more...
LUCINDA Green, probably the world's greatest event rider, is holding a clinic at Hilltop Cross Country Course, Ledbury. more...
SECURITY in schools has leapt to the top of the education agenda after the death of Luke Walmsley - a 14-year-old who was fatally stabbed by a fellow pupil at his Lincolnshire school. more...
A report published by Insight Investment, asset managers for the Halifax and Bank of Scotland, reveals that almost nine out of 10 parents think money management and behavioural lessons should be compulsory in schools. more...
SCHOOLS across the county were celebrating last week as news of next year's funding settlement reached Worcestershire. Dan Kendrick takes a look at how a countywide campaign, which began just two years ago, grabbed the attention of Westminster and made a world of difference to Worcestershire's schools. more...
Just two months after Worcestershire's newest school sports promotion began, England's rugby stars gave the country its biggest boost since 1966. Dan Kendrick takes a look at how a Government scheme to improve the foundations of UK sport has enjoyed a healthy start. more...
UNIVERSITIES claim they cannot deliver world-class degrees without more cash - but students say they cannot afford to pay more for higher education. more...
TEACHERS' poor grasp of English and maths has caused stagnation in standards across the country, according to a national report last week. Education reporter Dan Kendrick takes a look at the latest kick in the teeth for Worcestershire's schools more...
Simon, aged eight, has seen his mother being beaten by his father. more...
HEADTEACHERS will soon have the power to issue on-the-spot fines to parents who take their children out of school for family holidays. more...
THE computer generation was taken a stage further last week with reports that pupils would be sitting their GCSEs on-screen within the next two to five years. more...
SEVENTEEN-year-olds are faced with one of the biggest decisions of their lives as the introduction of top-up fees presents a £27,000 dilemma of whether or not to take a gap year. more...
Worcestershire children with special educational needs face a crucial period as the next few months determines their academic future. Education reporter, Dan Kendrick lays out both sides of the emotional debate surrounding Worcester's special schools. more...
TWO city schools are still celebrating the news they have become centres of academic excellence. more...
"IT'S typical of what happens to schools - you hardly get used to one system and they introduce plans for another," said Bernard Roberts, headteacher of Prince Henry's High School, Evesham. more...
Leading teachers' union NASUWT has advised its members not to go on school trips because they are open to prosecution if accidents take place. Dan Kendrick takes a look at how an "increasingly litigious" society could affect the teaching profession. more...
WITH pigs now largely sold by the deadweight system, vendors are having to travel considerable distances to buy animals. more...
Beneath the Abberley Hills a small herd of goats nibble at the grass. These goats are no ordinary cottage garden pets, but the prized animals of John Jenkin, who has farmed the land for the last 30 years with his wife Margaret, the Countess of Mar. more...
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TWO-and-a-half months ago Andrew Keysell was sitting behind a desk, phone in hand and sales patter at the ready. more...
Nursery owner Karen New and her family tuned into Gardeners' World on TV recently and were able to bask in the glory of a gold medal. They didn't receive the medal themselves but they did play a vital role in helping to secure it for top garden designer Mark Ashmead, the star of this summer's Hampton Court Flower Show. more...
From their seven acres in Cropthorne. Maureen and Jimmy Carter are keeping alive a long-held tradition - the family business. more...
AFTER hearing that Worcestershire Young Farmers had been asked to take a recruitment trailer along to Salwarpe village fete, I offered to go along on behalf of Crowle Young Farmers. more...
When it comes to wine the British are still a bit sniffy about a glass of the home-grown variety. more...
AT one time the heavy scent of ripe plums hung about the Vale of Evesham like a warm sticky breeze. more...
Four years ago, Jane Hennessy sold the baker's shop in Kidderminster that she had run for 12 years. more...
NOT for Richard Murgatroyd the mass produced blended honey shipped in from China. The only type of honey he uses - and he uses no other sweetener - is that produced by his own bees. more...
THE telephone rings and Gerald Dumas breaks off from his paperwork to answer it. He listens patiently and eventually gives a firm "Sorry, I can't help" reply. more...
FROM the kitchen of their self-built environmentally-friendly home in the northwest corner of Herefordshire, Alastair McDonald peels and pickles, grates and bakes as if he was born to it. more...
SO many people turned up to a Worcester show and sale that the auctioneer shouted himself hoarse and had to take a break! more...
THERE'S not much you can tell Penny Chambers about Scotch eggs. By her own admission she knows them back to front and inside and out and each of the 1,000 that she makes by hand every week she describes as a "personal issue". more...
MANY of the youngsters who left rural Worcestershire in search of work and a career are returning to take advantage of a growing demand for traditional cooking and locally produced foods. more...
IN a quiet corner of Broadway, dairy farmer Michael Stacey has found an unusual way of keeping warm... he makes cheese. more...
GEOFFREY Ball is a farmer who finds himself without a farm. more...
MEG Edmunds' two year-old son Henry tucks into a huge plate of meat and vegetables. more...
NEW legislation which could see doctors jailed for up to three years if they illegally retain patients' body parts after death is going through Parliament. more...
What exactly is multiple sclerosis? more...
AS we tuck into our Christmas dinners tomorrow, the over-indulgence of luxurious festive foods can take its toll - leading to some uncomfortable stomach upsets. Here, health reporter Emma Cullwick explores some of the remedies to rid ourselves of indigestion and tummy troubles this Christmas. more...
ENSURING health chiefs in Worcestershire do not spend a penny more than their budget, while keeping politicians happy and meeting targets, is "a significant challenge", according to Dr Richard Whitmore, a health chief at the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. more...
IT'S June, 2002, and Pam Goodall has enjoyed another game of tennis and is looking forward to her line-dancing evening. more...
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Read Dave Bradley on the 'net - coming soon on This is Worcester. more...
REVELLERS at the Acorns summer ball dug deep into their pockets and raised thousands of pounds for the charity. more...
DELIGHTED organisers today thanked Evening News readers after a fund-raising appeal for a new children's hospice in Worcester smashed the £1m barrier. more...
A FEW days ago, the Western world marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of John F Kennedy. The "where were you when it happened" style of reminiscences have been flying back and forth, as you might imagine. more...
SANDY Cowan is a retired policeman in his early 70s. A veteran of inner-city policing, he not only witnessed the worst excesses of the IRA's 1970s mainland bombing blitz, but also faced the daily demands of some of Britain's toughest areas. more...
NOW here's a snippet of information that may have passed you by - the Western movie celebrated its centenary this year. more...
CHURCHYARDS are fascinating places. Just to wander through them is to walk between the shelves of a library, lost among story stones of sandstone, granite and slate. more...
SNOW flurries sweep in from the north, each flake a miniature ballerina caught spinning and twirling in the harsh light of the street lamp. more...
PROMINENT public figures throughout Worcestershire were today celebrating after learning their names had appeared on the President's New Year's Honours List. more...
THERE are times in my life when - such is the appalling self-righteousness and repression of this present age - that I gain an insight into what it must have been like to have lived in post-Civil War England. more...
LAST year, a Government think-tank put forward an idea on how to solve the so-called pensions crisis. more...
THERE are times when I understand, with crystal clarity, the Romans' fascination with The Arena. more...
THE frontpage headline in The Independent screamed - as much as a quality national newspaper can scream, that is - with all the glass-smashing vibrato of any tabloid. more...
LAST month's call by former Worcester Mayor Derek Prodger for a wholesale clean-up of the Faithful City quite obviously came from the heart. more...
READERS of our esteemed sister paper Berrow's Worcester Journal will no doubt have their favourite section to which they immediately turn. more...
A CITY school has brought a breath of fresh air to Worcestershire's education, with unique solutions to a range of issues. Dan Kendrick takes a look at Christopher Whitehead High School's innovative approach to problems in the playground. more...
Part Two: The road of death where the snow was streaked with blood from the torn and lacerated feet of starving men more...
A £4m appeal to build a children's hospice in Worcester for life-limited youngsters has reached the half-way mark. more...
THE sun is slowly bleeding into the western horizon as I take my place at the captain's table on the SS Grinnall. more...
TALES of trekking through the breathtaking terrain of Peru were told to pupils at a Worcester school. more...
A HEADY mix of Bob Dylan and wit and playwright Oscar Wilde is hitting a hotel stage to help children with life-limiting illnesses. more...
A STOURPORT woman has stitched her way to raising thousands of pounds for life-limited children in Worcestershire and landed herself a top sewing award to boot. more...
"CAUTIOUS, suspicious or outright hostile" - that's what the public thinks of GM crops. more...
LAST month "Old" Labour party member and critic of Tony Blair's Government Peter Nielson compared New Labour to a "rudderless ship" which has "used the Labour Party's historical capital as a power base to pursue an alien agenda". more...
In my role as county councillor and my involvement in youth activities, I have witnessed the work carried out by the county council's Youth Service and voluntary youth groups. more...
CAMPAIGNER Helen Donovan's petition for fairer funding in Worcestershire's schools has gathered more than 5,000 signatures. The mum-of-two is also spearheading plans to lead 500 parents to Westminster to lobby the Government next week. Today, she answers MP Mike Foster's claim that the Government has "invested heavily" in Worcestershire's schools. more...
Well, well... what's new?" That's the answer when one asks about the response from any member of the black and ethnic minority community to The Secret Policeman. more...
I AM a trainee teacher in my second year on the three-year BA at University College Worcester and I love it. more...
I first joined the CHC in 1986, and apart from two years, have been involved ever since. more...
DRUGS are a scourge on society and can decimate the lives of both addicts and their families, not to mention the misery it brings to the victims of crimes committed to fund drug habits. Phil Deakin, co-ordinator of the Substance Misuse Action Team, explains the extensive work being carried out in Worcestershire to tackle the problem. more...
`Debate can be passionate and boring at times' more...
THE Evening News has received a huge postbag from parents condemning Worcestershire's planned reform of specialist education provision. After their Valentine's Day Guildhall protest, they sent a letter to MPs, councillors and the LEA, likening plans to use temporary buildings as classrooms to a "dumping ground" for children. Here are two of the parents' stories. more...
THE Three Counties Appeal to help raise the £4m needed to build a new Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester has been officially launched. more...
FIFTY years ago this week, huge celebrations swept the country as people marked the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey. more...
A FIVE per cent council tax increase has been recommended by district chiefs. more...
PLANS to give district councillors a raise have been attacked by opposition groups. more...
THE issue of recycling - and how to encourage people to think before they bin their rubbish - is set to be a high priority for Wyre Forest District Council in the year ahead. more...
EVERY resident in the district is to get the chance to speak out on revolutionary plans for recycling rubbish - at a cost of £30,000. more...
THE new recycling system will be slowly phased in across Wyre Forest from July. more...
COUNCIL chiefs are urging people to step up their recycling now, rather than wait for the new doorstep service to come into force. more...
DOZENS of wannabe recyclers have stepped up to volunteer their services as rubbish-sorting "guinea pigs" after a Shuttle/Times and News appeal. more...
"WE lost our hearts twice when we worked in Heidelberg for three months - once to the frequent, highly efficient transport network (a tram every half-hour on Christmas Day?) and once to the equally efficient waste disposal and recycling system. more...
A UNIQUE experiment to test out the district's new recycling scheme got under way this week. more...
NEXT weekend, Worcestershire's biggest annual summer event the Three Counties Show takes place at Malvern, firing on all cylinders again at last. more...
A WASTE chief has promised to act on feedback from families involved in a trial of the district's kerbside recycling scheme. more...
THE Waresley site is in a quarry used by neighbours Baggeridge Brick. more...
BIN lorries deliver a staggering 150 tonnes of household rubbish every day to Wyre Forest's landfill site at Waresley - and at least half of it is capable of being recycled. more...
A RECYCLING trial involving four Wyre Forest families has achieved "outstanding" results, council chiefs announced today. more...
MORE than 500 people bagged a cheap compost bin as part of a promotion during national composting awareness week which finished at the weekend. more...
ARTISTIC youngsters across Wyre Forest are today given a wonderful opportunity to make their mark on a new recycling initiative - and help spread the Get Sorted! message. more...
A NEW drive is under way to persuade more parents to use "real" nappies - and do their bit to cut the mountain of disposables thrown away every week in Wyre Forest. more...
A "REVOLUTION in rubbish" is to finally get under way in parts of Wyre Forest in seven weeks. more...
CRITICS of a new recycling scheme have been slammed for "scaremongering" on the eve of Wyre Forest's "rubbish revolution". more...
COUNCIL chiefs have pledged to get tough with residents who overfill their wheelie bins once a new recycling scheme starts next month. Refuse collection crews are to enforce existing policies by refusing to take bins which do not have a fully closed lid and by ignoring bagged "side rubbish". more...
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RECYCLING boxes being delivered to households across Wyre Forest are to be supplied with lids following public pressure. more...
BOTH binmen and residents are on a "learning curve" as recycling is rolled out. more...
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ANGRY residents have slammed council chiefs after leaflets advertising a new rubbish collection day for about 800 houses were not delivered. more...
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THE women of Worcester are expected to raise a staggering £300,000 for cancer sufferers when they take to the streets in this year's Race for Life. more...
A "SENSE of godliness" overcomes one Worcester runner when she takes part in the annual Race for Life in aid of cancer sufferers. more...
A LITTLE girl will spend her birthday running a charity race in memory of her grandfather. more...
NEW cases of breast cancer have hit record levels - but patients have never stood a better chance of surviving the disease. more...
A GROUP of NHS workers are running the annual Race for Life this Sunday to raise money for cancer research and "have some fun". more...
Hundreds of runners took part in the aerobic warm-up before the race. more...
Runners get ready to take part in the Race for life. more...
Warming up before the start of the race. more...
The 2003 Race for life gets underway. more...
Debra Parker, Janet Parker, Claire Moran, Laura Moran, Jayne Moran, Emily Bird, Suzanne Nevitt, Cheryl Lee, Pam West, Steph Fisher, Sue Hawthorn and Hannah Nevtt, all members of Worcester canoe club ran in memory of coach Alan Edwards. more...
Suzanne Bennett, Justine Brooks,Judy Humphry, Sarah Humphry, Eleanor Christie, Jane Wagstaff and Rebecca Wagstaff all ran in memory of Arthur Warr. more...
Runners taking part had the name of the person they were running in memory of pinned to their backs. more...
Two competitors fly to the finish of the Race for life. more...
Race for life winner 15-year-old Kirsty Law. more...
CANOEISTS from the city joined thousands of other women in the Race for Life through the streets of Worcester yesterday. more...
SEVEN friends braved the sweltering heat and jostling crowds to complete the five kilometre Race for Life yesterday. more...
FIFTEEN-year-old Kirsty Law won an exhausting and emotional Race for Life for the fourth year in a row yesterday. more...
WORCESTER'S fifth Race for Life proved to be the ultimate summer event. more...
JOHN Brain was full of praise for his young guns who impressed despite the defeat at College Grove. more...
IT never rains but it pours, according to the old adage - and with two tough away games coming up, Kidderminster Harriers are going to need a sturdy umbrella. more...
WERNER Swanepoel has handed Worcester Rugby Club a massive boost by returning to full training. more...
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THE man nicknamed `nutter' is back to run riot for Worcester at Sixways. more...
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ANDY Keast is urging supporters to watch a Sixways classic today. more...
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CHRIS Hall is not expected to be out for an extended period following a back injury. more...
MICKAEL Antoin-Curier became the latest arrival at Aggborough on Friday - but lasted just 27 minutes. more...
IAN Britton has issued a plea to Kidderminster Harriers supporters ahead of two crunch away trips - say what you like about me, but lay off the players. more...
BEN Hinshelwood is pencilled in for training this week at Sixways after his World Cup came to an end. more...
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ANDY Keast praised Worcester Rugby Club captain Werner Swanepoel following his successful return from injury. more...
FORMER Harriers skipper Sean Flynn made a match-winning start for Evesham United on his debut. more...
WORLD Cup star Ben Hinshelwood looks set for a first team return at Plymouth. more...
STALWART Neil Lyman has battled his way back into the Worcester Warriors first team. more...
IT IS quite amusing to read that Ian Britton is asking the fans to lay off the players' backs. more...
ANDY Keast believes James Brown is now showing the best form of his Worcester Rugby Club career. more...
THERE seems little point in slating manager Ian Britton because he is out of his depth. more...
JOHN Brain paid tribute to Worcester Rugby Club's pack following their 43-17 victory at Plymouth. more...
HUDDERSFIELD 1, HARRIERS 0 more...
JOHN Brain has admitted Duncan Roke's chances of making Worcester's weekend clash with Exeter are "slim". more...
WHAT is going on at the Harriers? Who knows? more...
WERNER Swanepoel will start his first game for two months after being named in the Worcester side to take on Exeter Chiefs. more...
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JOHN Brain believes that Worcester Rugby Club's superb win at Plymouth represented a new chapter for the Sixways club. more...
BOGEY side Carlisle United are hardly the ideal opposition for Kidderminster Harriers to recover from their current predicament. more...
ANDY Keast heaped more praise on Worcester's pack following their demolition job on Exeter Chiefs. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns pointed to the history books in his defence of boss Ian Britton and Kidder-minster Harriers' poor start to the season. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' physio, Jim Conway, will be teaching his skills in a new course which begins tomorrow. more...
CHRISTIAN Evans is back for Worcester's super Sunday National One showdown at Bristol. more...
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ANDY Keast has told Adrian Olver there is still a future for him at Worcester Rugby Club. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies are celebrating their first West Midlands League Premier Division win of the season. more...
ANDY Keast is warning his Worcester side that Bristol will treat tomorrow's clash as their cup final. more...
ANDY Keast was delighted with the character on show at the Memorial Stadium as Worcester overcame adversity to clinch a vital four points. more...
MATT Lewis has extended his loan spell at Dr Martens Premier Division side Hinckley United for another month. more...
HIGH-FLYING Worcester Warriors tangle with lowly Penzance & Newlyn on Saturday (3pm) with John Brain warning they must not be underestimated. more...
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WITH the increase in interest in rugby following England's victory in the World Cup, the chairman of Worcester RFC's amateur wing, Worcester Wanderers, hopes that it will help revive their own fortunes in the league. more...
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SIXWAYS was treated to a VIP on Saturday as Billy Boston came to town. more...
WINGER Lloyd Dyer has turned down a second month on loan at Kidderminster Harriers. more...
JOHN Brain had already turned his attention to Saturday's titanic clash at Pertemps Bees after his Worcester Warriors team had sunk Penzance Pirates 72-10. more...
THE return of Drewe Broughton is set to be the main talking point when fellow strugglers Southend visit on Saturday. more...
JOHN Brain insists Jim Jenner and Co don't hold any fears for Worcester Rugby Club. more...
STRIKER Andy Bishop has ended his loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers, paving the way for a possible new arrival at the club. more...
THE verbal sparring has begun in earnest as Worcester Warriors start to focus on their titanic clash at Pertemps Bees. more...
CREATIVE spark John `JJ' Melligan fired his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates a morale booster ahead of another key Division Three clash by insisting: "You're too good to be on a bad run". more...
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RICHARD Bates is set to go under the knife to cure a groin problem. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies threw away a 2-1 half-time lead at Rushall and were eventually beaten 4-3. more...
CHRIS Garrard has been added to Worcester Rugby Club's lengthening injury list. more...
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DUNCAN Roke has been ruled out of action until next month with a posterior cruciate ligament injury. more...
ANDY Keast had mixed feelings about Worcester Rugby Club's 18-0 win at Sharmans Cross Road. more...
WORCESTER are on a collision course with new Scotland coach Matt Williams over Ben Hinshelwood. more...
JOHN Brain has hit back at Phil Maynard's suggestion of a mass exodus at Sixways if Worcester won promotion. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club's jewel in the crown Ben Hinshelwood is facing a club versus country decision which could see him quit Sixways. more...
Last season's comprehensive news coverage can be found by following the archive link (left). more...
BEN Hinshelwood will today sit down with Matt Williams to hammer out his international future. more...
WORCESTER City midfielder David Holmes will undergo surgery on both groins next month. more...
WERNER Swanepoel looks set to make his return from injury on Saturday. more...
DAVID Holmes is ready to put his injury frustration behind him and start enjoying his football again. more...
JAMIE Pitman admits he is happy to take a backseat in the goalscoring stakes just so long as Hereford United keep on winning. more...
JOHN Brain has admitted he may "freshen up" his side as Worcester go head-to-head with Coventry at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is closing in on his first signing of the summer. more...
DUNCAN Roke is targeting the National One title showdown with Orrell for a dramatic injury comeback. more...
MIDFIELD maestro David Foy still feels he has a point to prove to Worcester City fans after a season decimated by injury. more...
TOMMY Hayes has won back the coveted fly-half spot as Worcester go in search of lucky 13 against Coventry today. more...
WORCESTER City have confirmed the visit of Premiership new boys Wolves to St George's Lane on Monday, August 4 (7.45). more...
JOHN Brain admitted he thought it was going to be `one of those days' against Coventry. more...
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WORCESTER City have put in a bid to sign a 24-year-old defender to replace Mark Shail who retired at the end of the season. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club have defended themselves after coming under fire from ticket-hungry supporters. more...
GOAL machine Lee Trundle is one less danger to worry about when Kidderminster Harriers head to promotion-chasing Swansea on Saturday. more...
ACADEMY coach Ray Woods is on course to obtain the highest coaching badge in European football. more...
CHRISTIAN Evans has handed Worcester a timely boost by insisting he'll be fit to tackle Otley. more...
WAYNE Hatswell is due to join his new team-mates for training today after completing a move to Kidderminster Harriers. more...
WORCESTER City's bid to sign a defender collapsed at the weekend after the club's offer was rejected. more...
JOHN Brain has hit back at Coventry in the row over Worcester's scrummaging technique. more...
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JOHN Brain admits that Adrian Olver is frustrated at his position at Worcester but still wants to keep the prop on at Sixways. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies recorded their second win of the season when they beat Fairfield Villa 4-1 on Sunday in the County Cup first round. more...
DAVID Holmes will miss the first two weeks of Worcester City's pre-season training as he recovers from a double groin operation. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club are weighing up a move for Rotherham's openside flanker Russell Earnshaw. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns admitted he had been keen to keep axed boss Ian Britton on at Aggborough in another role. more...
WORCESTER City are revamping their junior set up to launch six new boys' and girls' teams. more...
JOHN Brain has confirmed that Worcester Rugby Club are interested in Russell Earnshaw. more...
HARD-UP Kidderminster Harriers have not broken the bank to bring in Jan Molby and Gary Barnett, according to chairman Colin Youngjohns. more...
PAT Lyons may be lapping up the sun in Marbella but he's itching to return to Worcester City and get pre-season training underway. more...
JAN Molby's return to Kidderminster Harriers met with a mixed reaction from fans after his controversial exit last year. more...
WORCESTER City have made a second improved offer for a central defender -- and could land a new striker as part of the deal. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club today completed the signing of Russell Earnshaw. more...
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WORCESTER City's first two summer signings will be key figures on the pitch -- but they won't be kicking a ball. more...
WORCESTER have insisted there will be no left-overs in the clash with Otley on Saturday (3pm). more...
DONCASTER marched up to third in Division Three on Tuesday and will provide stiff opposition for Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough this weekend. more...
JOHN Barton is chasing a Conference striker to bolster Worcester City's front line. more...
NORTH Midlands lock Richard Blaze has been included in the England Under 19 squad for their game against Scotland at Fylde next Friday (2pm). more...
JOHN Barton insists there is no need to panic despite Worcester City's failure to sign any new players so far this summer. more...
RUSSELL Earnshaw admits he'll have to earn the right to play for Worcester. more...
RELEGATION fighter Jan Molby is calling for Kidderminster Harriers to keep their defensive steel with a rare Division Three clean sheet at Aggborough on Saturday. more...
LATE nights compiling Worcester City's programme, City News, will be a thing of the past for Julian Pugh who is relinquishing his role as editor. more...
ANDY Keast paid tribute to his Worcester Rugby Club side's discipline after Otley's provocation in the Warriors 38-3 at Sixways. more...
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WORCESTER City could have two new players on board before the weekend. more...
THERE will no big FA Youth Cup tie for Kidderminster Harriers after they fell at the first-round hurdle last week for the second season in a row. more...
COACH Mick Tuohy was delighted with the workout Worcester City's players had as they won 4-2 at Tividale in their opening pre-season friendly last night. more...
DUNCAN Roke has been ruled out of Worcester's crunch trip to Orrell on Saturday. more...
A SECOND win in a row was claimed by Kidderminster Harriers Ladies who survived a late fight-back from visitors Stratford. more...
ANDY Keast has admitted to "sleepless nights" over his Worcester selection for Saturday. more...
PAUL Gascoigne could be on show at Aggborough on Monday as Kidderminster Harriers host their first West Brom reserve game. more...
LEON Kelly has become Worcester City's long-awaited first summer signing. more...
ROSS Reynolds has lit the fuse for tomorrow's National One showdown by claiming that Worcester are starting to feel the promotion pressure. more...
FANS are being urged to save up their small change in a scheme that could net £750,000 to safeguard Kidderminster Harriers' future. more...
WORCESTER City take a trip into the unknown this weekend when they continue their pre-season preparations in Belgium. more...
ADRIAN Olver has been sent to Coventry on a one-month loan deal. more...
AWAY day specialists Cambridge United are the next team waiting to pour more woe on Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough form. more...
Saturday, November 8, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has declared himself delighted with the list of programme of pre-season friendlies that the club has arranged. more...
DANISH striker Bo Henriksen is poised to help boss Jan Molby revive Kidderminster Harriers' dwindling home form. more...
Friday, November 21, 2003 more...
BELGIUM Premier League side KSK Beveren showed no mercy as they blitzed Worcester City 7-1 in a pre-season friendly. more...
CECIL Duckworth has vowed to step up his financial support after Worcester Warriors' momentous 15-7 victory at promotion rivals Orrell. more...
HARRIERS 2, CAMBRIDGE UTD 2 more...
DAN Jones faces a race against time to be fit to face former club Coventry City in Worcester City's latest pre-season friendly tomorrow. more...
JOHN Brain couldn't hide his emotion after seeing his side dispose of Orrell. more...
PAUL Gascoigne may not have played like an England legend but his presence at Aggborough on Monday certainly drew the crowds. more...
Saturday, December 6, 2003 more...
ALL eyes will be on new signing Leon Kelly when he makes his debut for Worcester City against Coventry City tonight. more...
WERNER Swanepoel has stood down as Worcester Rugby Club skipper. more...
Saturday, December 20, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City lost 3-2 to Coventry City in their latest pre-season friendly at St George's Lane last night. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club have brought forward their clash at Penzance & Newlyn. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have introduced an offer to encourage more young fans to join the Aggborough army. more...
LEON Kelly marked his Worcester City debut with a robust display against Coventry City last night. more...
RUSSELL Earnshaw will be handed his full debut as Worcester Warriors square up to Bedford Blues. more...
NORTHWICH Victoria manager Alvin McDonald plotted the downfall of QPR in the FA Cup last season and will have a similar plan at Kidderminster Harriers in the first round on Saturday. more...
Saturday, January 10, 2004 more...
DAVID Holmes has set himself the target of being involved in Worcester City's squad for their opening league game of the season on August 16. more...
DUNCAN Roke is still `weeks away' from playing for Worcester Rugby Club. more...
JAN Molby's next mission is to prevent Kidderminster Harriers finishing on the wrong end of an FA Cup shock on Saturday. more...
Saturday, January 24, 2004 more...
THE race for places in Worcester City's first team hots up tonight with the visit of Second Division Queen's Park Rangers (7.45). more...
RUSSELL Earnshaw paid tribute to his new team-mates following his man-of-the-match display in Wor-cester's 43-5 victory over Bedford Blues. more...
NOTHING has been easy for Kidderminster Harriers this season so it was hardly a surprise that a struggling Conference team pushed them all the way on Saturday. more...
Saturday, January 31, 2004 more...
JOHN Brain has appealed to the Rugby Football Union for `common sense' over referees. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies recorded their third win in a row on Sunday when they beat Telford United 4-2 in the West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
MARK Owen is on course to recapture the form that made him one of non-league's most feared strikers, according to manager John Barton. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club were heaving a sigh of relief last night after it emerged Drew Hickey's injury wasn't serious. more...
MONDAY's 2-1 win at Hinckley lifted Kidderminster Harriers to the top of the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division. more...
Saturday, February 7, 2004 more...
PERHAPS anticipating a repeat of the Wolves debacle at Morecambe, Sky television sent their cameras to St George's Lane last night in the hunt for more pre-season friendly mayhem. more...
WORCESTER have pro-mised to `sprint to the line' in the race for promotion. more...
HARRIERS' Division Three home game with Bristol Rovers on Sunday, December 28, will kick-off two hours early at 1pm. more...
Saturday, February 14, 2004 more...
FORMER Everton room-mates John Barton and Gary Megson pit their sides against each other tonight when Worcester City entertain First Division West Brom (7.45). more...
THE Torquay clash on Saturday, November 22, will be dedicated to Kidderminster Harriers' female fans. more...
Saturday, February 21, 2004 more...
WORCESTER City face stiff competition from Dr Martens Premier Division rivals Crawley Town to sign defender Jim Rodwell. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club's National One clash at London Welsh is in no danger of falling victim to the weather according to club officials. more...
FORMER skipper Gary Jones is set to return and lead Rochdale on Saturday when Kidderminster Harriers head to Spotland. more...
Saturday, February 28, 2004 more...
CARL Heeley will be thanking his lucky stars he doesn't have to face the pace of Jason Rob-erts week in, week out. more...
DYLAN Hartley and Richard Blaze, two members of Worcester Rugby Club's academy squad, have retained their places in the England Under 19 party for the international against France at the Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustant in Salon de Provence tomorrow. more...
THE current squad have at least one more game to shine in the Division Three basement scrap before Kidderminster Harriers embark on any signing spree. more...
Saturday, March 13, 2004 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton admits he will have to play a waiting game over transfer target Jim Rodwell. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club's coaching duo have heaped praise on Daren O'Leary ahead of today's clash at London Welsh. more...
TWO months after cheering Wolves back into the top flight Mark Owen is relishing the chance of facing his boyhood team in Monday night's friendly at St George's Lane (7.30). more...
THE Webb Ellis Trophy -- rugby's World Cup -- will be at Sixways on Saturday. more...
ROCHDALE 0, HARRIERS 1 more...
LEON Kelly's explosive start to his Worcester City career has fuelled hopes for their forthcoming title challenge. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club have won the National One Team of the Month award for January. more...
THE reserve game between West Brom and Birmingham at Aggborough has been moved from Monday to next Wednesday (7pm). more...
September more...
JOHN Barton's patience finally paid off at the weekend with the capture of long-standing target Barry Woolley from Ilkeston Town. more...
DREW Hickey will add his considerable frame to Worcester Warriors' attempts to thrash bottom-club Manchester for a second time this season. more...
HARRIERS visit Worcester City on Monday (7.45pm) to play a testimonial match for Ian Cottrill. more...
September more...
LEON Kelly scored a brilliant first goal in Worcester City's 3-2 defeat to Wolves last night and then promised there's more to come. more...
WORCESTER Warriors are facing the prospect of losing Ben Hinshelwood to international duty. more...
AROUND 300 young fans will flock to Aggborough for Kidderminster Harriers' game with Torquay United on Saturday in a club initiative. more...
ANDY Keast admitted he sat back and enjoyed the mauling of Manchester. more...
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers trialist Narada Bernard will be back at Aggborough on Saturday after joining Torquay this week. more...
TRIALIST Kevin Halliday will discover in the next few days whether he has a future at Worcester City. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club have swooped for Natal Sharks scrum-half Neil Cole. more...
HITMAN Jesper Christiansen tops the shopping list of Jan Molby who hopes to swoop before Christmas. more...
JOHN Barton is hoping to fight off late competition from Bath City and Chippenham Town to sign defender Kevin Halliday. more...
NNAMDI Ezulike looks set to end his season of hell with a second team run-out on Monday. more...
GRAHAM Ward's Republic of Ireland U-20s played their last friendly yesterday before jetting off to the World Youth Championships today. more...
ADAM Webster is prepared to sacrifice a striking role to secure a first team place. more...
ANOTHER former Harriers loan player has checked in at a fellow Division Three club. more...
JOHN Snape predicts the battle for places in Worcester City's midfield to be just as hot as the temperatures currently sweeping the county. more...
BEN Hinshelwood admits he cannot wait to run out in the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. more...
HULL City have invited Kidderminster Harriers to step in and end a nightmare spell for midfielder Richie Appleby. more...
Articles from last season can be found by following the 'archive' link - left. more...
JOHN Barton will demand more desire and urgency from his Worcester City side in tonight's final pre-season friendly at Stourport Swifts (7.45). more...
WORCESTER Warriors go in search of their own piece of rugby history at Wakefield on Saturday. more...
TORQUAY 1, HARRIERS 2 more...
Worcester City 5 more...
LEON Kelly suffered an injury scare in Worcester City's 3-0 win at Stourport Swifts last night. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club's women's team will have six players in Six Nations Championship action this weekend -- for three different countries. more...
Redditch United 1 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has revealed that the club rejected a cash bid by rivals Bath City for Jon Holloway. more...
BEN Hinshelwood will stroll onto the Millennium Stadium turf today with his long-term future still up in the air. more...
A STRONG Kidderminster Harriers reserve line-up stumbled to a 4-2 defeat at Worcester City on Monday. more...
REDDITCH paid the penalty as ex-Studley striker Craig Pountney ended the Reds 14 match unbeaten league run with two spot kicks. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is sweating on the fitness of striker Leon Kelly ahead of Saturday's league opener against Havant & Waterlooville. more...
NEIL Cole will start his first Worcester game tonight as the Sixways United side face Bristol. more...
JESPER Christiansen's taste for English football can give Kidderminster Harriers a headstart in securing his signature, according to Jan Molby. more...
Redditch United 0 more...
WORCESTER City's much-vaunted title credentials will get their first serious test with the visit of Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow (3pm). more...
JOHN Brain believes the burning desire for Premiership rugby is pushing Worcester Rugby Club to new playing heights. more...
A THREE-match unbeaten run was brought to an end as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies missed skipper and prolific goal-scorer Julie Freeman. more...
Solihull Borough 1 more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton is confident that new signing Leon Kelly will be fit to play in tomorrow's Dr Martens Premier Division opener against Havant and Waterlooville at St George's Lane (3pm). more...
NEIL Cole continued his impressive start to his fledgling Sixways career as Worcester overwhelmed Bristol United 43-14 last night. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are in Midland Youth Cup action tonight with a visit to Swindon Town. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Nicky Crawford will be aiming to complete an international `double' tomorrow when she plays for England against Scotland in the Six Nations Championship at Galashiels. more...
SEEING the Harriers lose to Torquay and our inability to score, I find the recent decision to allow John "JJ" Melligan to return to Wolves incredible. more...
JOHN Barton has been backed to bring title glory to Worcester City. more...
ENGLAND 18-Group Clubs limbered up for their friendly rugby international against the French Academy in Bondoufle later this month with a 25-12 win over a strong Worcester Academy XV at Sixways. more...
AGGBOROUGH staged a second West Bromwich Albion reserve match last night as the Baggies drew 0-0 with Birmingham City. more...
CARL Heeley will be a frustrated onlooker when Worcester City kick off their league campaign against Havant & Waterlooville today. more...
WORCESTER Rugby Club ace Nicky Crawford notched up her 50th England international cap on Saturday but could not quite make it a fairytale day with a try. more...
BOSTON United are something of a contrast to Kidderminster Harriers with their impressive home form. more...
A FREAK injury overshadowed Worcester City's preparations to their opening league clash with Havant when Adam Wilde withdrew with a twisted ankle sustained in hanging the washing out. more...
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby has insisted centre-half Adam Willis remains in his future plans at Kidderminster Harriers. more...
JON Holloway is expected to shrug off the pain of a broken nose to take his place at the heart of Worcester City's defence at newly-promoted Merthyr Tydfil tonight (7.45). more...
JAN Molby wants to get reformed alcoholic Adam Murray's career back on track by offering him a deal at Kidderminster Harriers. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has saluted defensive lynchpin Jon Holloway who played with a broken nose in the 2-0 win at Merthyr Tydfil. more...
JESPER Christiansen has delighted Kidderminster Harriers chiefs by agreeing to a move from Odense Boldklub. more...
GOAL-hungry Darren Middleton is targeting his first strike of the season at Welling United tomorrow. more...
JOHN Barton has warned his Worcester City side against a potential Welling United backlash tomorrow. more...
BOSS Jan Molby has admitted he must put the present before the future in their current Division Three relegation battle. more...
MARK Owen's return to full fitness has been a massive boost to Worcester City but manager John Barton is refusing to go overboard with any wild predictions for the striker's prospects this season. more...
CENTRE-half Lee Ayres signed for Tamworth in time for Saturday's 1-1 draw with high-flying Shrewsbury on Saturday. more...
LEARN to kill games off or risk defeat was manager John Barton's blunt message to his players ahead of Moor Green's visit to St George's Lane tonight (7.45). more...
BOSTON 2, HARRIERS 2 more...
A TURBO-charged Worcester City proved too hot for Moor Green last night as they obliterated their rivals 3-0 to storm to the top of the table. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies' weakened side were no match for third-placed Cosford who won 3-0 in the West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
GRAHAM Ward set up Stephen Elliott's winner as Republic of Ireland opened their World Youth Championships programme with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia. more...
HOME, away more...
MITCH Counsell is set to quit Worcester City and sign for Dr Martens Premier Division rivals Bath City. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-19s lost their latest Nationwide Youth Alliance clash 2-1 to Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday. more...
HOME, away more...
WORCESTER City have had a second departure from their squad in the space of 24 hours. more...
CENTRE-half Adam Willis has extended his loan spell at Burton for another month, despite more...
WORCESTER City catch Crawley Town on the hop tomorrow with their manager 1,000 miles away and his assistant recently departed to Premiership Fulham. more...
THE history between Woking and Kidderminster Harriers may not be long but the two sides have racked up some intriguing encounters over the last 14 years. more...
IT'S thanks to Jon Holloway that left-back Kevin Halliday has been given the chance to resurrect his career at Worcester City after being released by Swindon Town. more...
JOHN Brain has hit out at Scotland over their treatment of Ben Hinshelwood. more...
GIANT forward Andy White has given Kidderminster Harriers a pre-FA Cup boost by admitting he would jump at the chance of signing permanently. more...
CARL Heeley is set to beef up Worcester City's back-line tonight with his first start of the season. more...
CECIL Duckworth has revealed that contract negotiations are at an "advanced stage" with coaches John Brain and Andy Keast. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s progressed in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup with a 2-0 win over Nuneaton. more...
WORCESTER City won back some pride and top spot last night with a 2-0 victory over Hinckley United at St George's Lane. more...
WORCESTER City remain top of the Dr Martens Premier Division after rivals Nuneaton Borough and Weymouth could only draw last night. more...
GRAHAM Ward's World U-20s Championship adventure in the UAE has come to an end. more...
TEENAGE striker Matt Lewis has completed his £5,000 move to Dr Martens League Premier Division Hinckley United. more...
WORCESTER City's luck with injuries shows no sign of changing after it was revealed Kevin Halliday requires surgery. more...
LOWLY Kidderminster Harriers Ladies dropped to a 5-1 defeat at leaders West Bromwich Albion in the West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
HOW times change! Newly-promoted Dorchester Town's last visit to St George's Lane three seasons ago resulted in Worcester City being jeered off the pitch after they slumped to their fifth defeat in six games. more...
WOKING 0, HARRIERS 3 more...
A POTENTIAL banana skin awaits Wolves, according to Harriers' director of football Jan Molby. more...
TWO cracked ribs, three assists and top spot - it's been eventful but no wonder Barry Woolley is relishing his time at Worcester City. more...
JAN Molby is considering another bid for Tamworth striker Scott Rickards. more...
WORCESTER City have today sold their 19-year-old central defender Dan Jones to Dr Martens Western Division neighbours Halesowen Town for an undisclosed four figure fee. more...
LEYTON Orient have put the FA Cup behind them after a 3-1 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers' rivals Cheltenham in the second round last Saturday. more...
WORCESTER City left it late against Dorchester Town but stay on top of the Dr Martens Premier Division thanks to substitute Stewart Hadley's 88th minute winner. more...
NON-season ticket holders will have to fork out in order to watch Kidderminster Harriers' FA Cup third round bumper clash with Wolves on Saturday, January 3. more...
JOHN Barton is in no rush to plug the gap left by Dan Jones' departure from Worcester City to Halesowen Town. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns is standing his ground following a mixed reaction to Kidderminster Harriers' ticket arrangements for the dream FA Cup visit of mighty Wolves. more...
WORCESTER City's urgent need for a new stadium has been highlighted by the club's latest accounts which reveal they are nearly £700,000 in debt. more...
CHRISTMAS soccer courses will be running next week in the Wyre Forest area, courtesy of Kidderminster Harriers. more...
A BAD case of the goalscoring blues is plaguing Worcester City ahead of tomorrow's clash with Tiverton Town at St George's Lane (3pm). more...
TIVERTON Town will provide a huge test of Worcester City's nerve at St George's Lane tomorrow. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s lost 1-0 at Hereford in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division on Monday. more...
SHAUN Hayes might not have the cash, fame or pop star wife of David Beckham but he's got one thing in common - he likes to be different when it comes to hairstyles. more...
HARRIERS 2, LEYTON ORIENT 1 more...
WORCESTER City face a testing first outing in this year's FA Cup with a second qualifying round visit to rivals Nuneaton Borough on Saturday, September 27. more...
JAN Molby has finally completed the first permanent signings of his second spell in charge at Kidderminster Harriers. more...
JOHN Barton will ring the changes for Worcester City's trip to Hednesford Town tonight (7.45) following Saturday's Tiverton defeat. more...
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ANY hopes of manager John Barton bolstering his Worcester City squad in the immediate future have been quashed by the impending round of FA Cup ties in a week's time. more...
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MITCH Counsell returns to St George's Lane tomorrow with new club Bath City, insisting he's got nothing to prove to his former employers. more...
FORMER Cowshed regular Kath Bickley, 63, watches games from the North Stand with husband Terry, 65, and has supported Harriers for 43 years. more...
JOHN Barton admits he's desperate to pull Worcester City out of the worst run of form he's known since his return to the club. more...
ONE staunch supporter of Harriers who is throwing his weight behind the team ahead of their big FA Cup date has spelled out his intentions loud and clear. more...
WORCESTER City fans have voted to form a supporters' trust following a meeting at St George's Lane last night. more...
A SUPPORTERS' backlash against ticket arrangements for Kidderminster Harriers' massive FA Cup tie with neighbours Wolves has left the club's chairman "distressed". more...
LEON Kelly has been urged to use his powerful physique to batter opposition defences. more...
SURPRISE play-off challengers and draw specialists York recovered from a blip at Darlington with a 1-1 tie at Torquay on Saturday. more...
HAT-trick hero Carl Heeley has vowed to stay `Mr Angry' if it means producing more displays like the one that demolished Bath City 7-0 at the weekend. more...
PAT Lyons has set his sights on an FA Cup goal at Nuneaton to spare himself further stick from his Worcester City team-mates. more...
A STEALTHY away record will be put to the test with two tough trips for Kidderminster Harriers over Christmas. more...
NUNEATON boss Alan Lewer claims he would sacrifice FA Cup glory on Saturday for three points against Worcester City the following week. more...
MORE than 100 young fans were able to meet Kidderminster Harriers' stars at Aggborough's free Kids Christmas Party. more...
JOHN Barton is confident his Worcester City side can conquer a hostile crowd and deliver FA Cup success at Nuneaton Borough tomorrow. more...
YORK 1, HARRIERS 0 more...
PAUL Carty is plotting to give close pal and best man Gary Fitzpatrick a dose of the FA Cup blues on his return to former club Nuneaton Borough tomorrow. more...
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis more...
CONTROVERSY surrounding the FA Cup clash between Kidderminster Harriers and Wolverhampton Wanderers escalated on Monday after fans queued up in freezing conditions only to discover they could not afford the multi-match ticket costs. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers renew acquaintances with former non-league rivals Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Saturday. more...
CARL Heeley's hat-trick exploits against Bath City put a smile on the face of former Worcester boss George Rooney who can still recall the City star's bleakest moment. more...
THE Division Three home clash with arch rivals Cheltenham has been switched to Tuesday, January 27. more...
WORCESTER City's hopes of a potentially lucrative FA Cup run fell at the first hurdle on Saturday. more...
A MIDFIELD restructuring job is fast becoming a priority for Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby in his bid to escape the Division Three relegation threat. more...
BARRY Woolley is ahead of schedule in his bid to return to first team action following a month out with cracked ribs. more...
THE U-18s team at Kidderminster Harriers hope to start 2004 with a bang on Wednesday. more...
WORCESTER City plan to raise funds with the help of more than 1,000 fund-raisers dressed as Father Christmas. more...
YEOVIL 1, HARRIERS 2 more...
STEWART Hadley has left Worcester City by mutual consent. more...
HARRIERS 1, BRISTOL ROVERS 0 more...
STEWART Hadley has retired from football at just 29 after losing a battle with injury and fitness. more...
Last season's match reports can be found by following the archive link (left). more...
JOHN Barton has no fears about striker Adam Webster putting himself in the firing line at Nuneaton Borough on Saturday. more...
THE long race to sign ex-England U-20s midfielder Adam Murray looks to have been won by Kidderminster Harriers. more...
Monday, August 4, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City have loaned midfielder David Holmes to Halesowen Town for a month to build up his fitness. more...
WOLVES cast-away Graham Ward is looking forward to proving a point when Kidderminster Harriers meet his former club on Saturday. more...
Monday, August 11, 2003 more...
ADAM Webster believes positive thinking can propel Worcester City to victory at Nuneaton Borough tomorrow. more...
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG more...
Saturday, August 16, 2003 more...
JON Holloway has a reputation as the joker in the Worcester City pack but there's nothing funny about his contribution on the pitch. more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Tuesday, August 19, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, August 23, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Monday, August 25, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, August 30, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Monday, September 1, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, September 6, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Tuesday, September 9, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 13, 2003. more...
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 20, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 27, 2003 more...
Saturday, October 4, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City face a potential defensive crisis after losing Carl Heeley and Jon Holloway to injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Nuneaton Borough. more...
Saturday, October 18, 2003 more...
JON Holloway could be out for a month after Worcester City boss John Barton revealed his groin injury was worse than first feared. more...
Tuesday, October 21, 2003 more...
MARK Owen and John Snape will be among a clutch of first team players appearing for Worcester City reserves against Highgate United at St George's Lane tomorrow (2.45). more...
Saturday, October 25, 2003 more...
JOHN Barton has handed Worcester City duo Liam McDonald and Dan Parker a boost by saying he wouldn't hesitate to use them. more...
Saturday, November 1, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City reserves hammered Highgate United 21-0 in a Midland Combination clash at St George's Lane on Saturday. more...
DEFENSIVE linchpin Carl Heeley is winning his race to be fit for Worcester City's vital clash with title-chasing Weymouth at the weekend. more...
Saturday, November 15, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton is hatching a plan to tackle Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge. more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, November 22, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City will have to wait until April to hear the outcome of a public enquiry into the club's proposed Nunnery Way stadium. more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, November 29, 2003 more...
FA CUP SPECIAL more...
Saturday, December 6, 2003 more...
MARK Owen is a doubt for Worcester City's clash with Weymouth at St George's Lane tomorrow. more...
HARRIERS 1, WOLVES 1 more...
Monday, December 8, 2003 more...
HARRIERS boss Jan Molby felt his side could count themselves a little unlucky not to have won but he was certainly not disappointed with the performance of his players. more...
Friday, December 26, 2003 more...
CARL Heeley is in optimistic mood ahead of Worcester City's clash with Weymouth at St George's Lane tomorrow (3pm). more...
WOLVES manager Dave Jones criticised his players for thinking they only had to turn up to progress. more...
Thursday, January 1, 2004 more...
THERE'S little respite for Worcester City and manager John Barton who face a difficult trip to Hinckley United on Tuesday night. more...
The chance to play double your money will soften the blow of Alex Rae's last-gasp equaliser which robbed Harriers of the most famous win in their history. more...
Saturday, January 3, 2004 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton admits he's desperate to bring some new faces into his squad. more...
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Saturday, January 10, 2004 more...
JOHN Barton has told his Worcester City team they must deliver the goods at Hinckley United tonight (7.45) to keep their title hopes afloat. more...
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Monday, January 12, 2004 more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has bolstered his options by signing Craig Dean as left-side cover. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies reopened their West Midlands League Premier Division campaign on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Rea Valley. more...
CHIPPENHAM Town may find themselves billed as lower table cannon fodder but there won't be a shred of complacency in the City camp tomorrow. more...
TEENAGE debutant Sha-bir Khan provided a rare bright spot as Worcester City crashed out of the Dr Martens League Cup to Moor Green last night. more...
WORCESTER City have got a spring back in their step according to assistant manager Mick Tuohy. more...
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers boss Graham Allner has been tipped as a leading candidate to take over at Forest Green Rovers. more...
Saturday, January 24, 2004 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton believes their dramatic late win at Chippenham Town could be the turning point in their season. more...
CLUB chiefs were deciding today whether to ask Wolves for extra tickets so eager away fans can see Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay. more...
Saturday, January 31, 2004 more...
NEW Worcester City chairman Dave Boddy has pledged to build on the legacy of Dr Michael Sorensen and help the club realise its Nationwide Conference ambitions. more...
JAN Molby has given his Kidderminster Harriers FA Cup heroes an extra incentive as they return to the Division Three dogfight on Saturday. more...
Tuesday, February 3, 2004 more...
DR Michael Sorensen steps down as chairman of Worcester City after nearly 13 years in the post. more...
MANSFIELD 1, HARRIERS 0 more...
Saturday, February 7, 2004 more...
DREWE Broughton bagged his first Division Three goal in 22 games for Southend in Friday's 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Cheltenham. more...
Saturday, February 14, 2004 more...
CRAIG Woodley's lively second half display at Chippenham could earn him a first start for Worcester City against Newport County at St George's Lane tomorrow. more...
HARRIERS' U-18s returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win at Leamington in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division. more...
MICK Tuohy is confident Worcester City have turned the corner after a difficult month which has seen them exit the FA Cup and win just twice in nine games. more...
KIDDERMINSTER College's academy teams, run in association with Harriers' Community Scheme, are having a successful season so far. more...
IT'S taken slightly longer than planned but Dr Michael Sorensen has finally relinquished his role as `interim' chairman at St George's Lane. more...
GOALKEEPER Paul Jones has added another string to his bow since leaving Harriers in 1991. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton must outwit non-league legend Roly Howard if his side are to book a place in the FA Trophy third round. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies' scheduled match against Romulus on Sunday was called off due to a water-logged pitch. more...
Last season's articles can be found by following the archive link (left). more...
JOHN Snape is fit and gunning for a place in Worcester City's midfield for their crucial weekend trip to Chelmsford City. more...
WOLVES 2, HARRIERS 0 more...
THESE summer breaks seem to be getting shorter and shorter but that's fine by me because I'm relishing another crack at the title. more...
WORCESTER City's David Holmes could be poised to extend his loan deal at Halesowen Town. more...
A GOOD start to the season is imperative for us if we want to enjoy a successful campaign. more...
GOAL-starved hit-man Leon Kelly is confident of ending his mini-drought at Chelmsford tomorrow. more...
TROUBLED Darlington head to Aggborough on Saturday still looking for their first Division Three away win of the season. more...
MONDAY'S win against Moor Green made it three on the trot and it was by far our most convincing performance to date. more...
WORCESTER City's last trip to Chelmsford City ended in disaster when the team coach went up in smoke on the return journey. more...
JAN Molby will not allow his players to relax as he leads Harriers into "probably the biggest game of the season" on Saturday. more...
IT'S been a good start to the season but we've had a roller-coaster seven days with the Crawley defeat leaving us a little shaken. more...
WORCESTER City have sold utility player David Holmes to Unibond Premier Division high-flyers Alfreton Town for what the club describe as a "substantial" fee. more...
HARRIERS 1, DARLINGTON 1 more...
IF there was any reminder needed that justice doesn't always prevail in football it came at Weston last night and at St George's Lane on Saturday. more...
ADAM Wilde plans to ignore his critics and let his feet do the talking at Chelmsford City today. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies exited the Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Cup quarter-finals on Sunday when they were beaten 4-3 by Headless Cross. more...
IT'S not often I would mention Newcastle United and Worcester City in the same breath but I was interested to see Sir Bobby Robson's interview after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Everton. more...
HARRIERS 1, SWIFTS 0 more...
SPIRITS are high after our superb win against Bath City and it was the perfect way to sign off league action for two weeks. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has saluted his players' spirit after they twice came from behind to claim a point in a 2-2 draw at Chelmsford. more...
HARRIERS bid to step up their Midland Floodlit Youth League title challenge at lowly Quorn tonight. more...
FA CUP defeats hurt at the best of times but at least we can ease the pain with swift revenge against Nuneaton on Saturday. more...
WORCESTER City will entertain Kidderminster Harriers in a testimonial game for long serving Ian Cottrill on Monday, November 24 at St George's Lane (7.45pm). more...
JAN Molby has admitted he feels sorry for his Kidderminster Harriers fringe players who are left without match action. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton must axe existing players if he wants to bring fresh blood into his squad and revitalise his side. more...
BURY 0, HARRIERS 0 more...
TWELVE games gone and I'll stick my neck out and say the league will be won with the lowest points total for a good few years. more...
MIDFIELDER John Snape was forced to seek hospital treatment with suspected concussion. more...
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...
STEVE Claridge brings his Weymouth team to St George's Lane on Saturday in another testing match for City. more...
MICK Tuohy is promising total commitment as Worcester City bid to return to winning ways against Hednesford Town tomorrow. more...
HARRIERS U-18s' Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division game at Quorn was postponed last Thursday. more...
IF I'm being completely ruthless in analysing our season to date we have not scored enough goals. more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton insists his side can topple in-form Hednesford Town tomorrow (3pm). more...
IT was an important result for us at Chippenham Town on Saturday and it was a good second-half performance that helped us get it. more...
DARREN Middleton will bid to build on last week's man-of-the-match display at Chelmsford with another goal against Hednesford Town at St George's Lane today. more...
A WEEK of football events have been arranged by Harriers Community Scheme for the February half-term break. more...
IT'S approaching my fourth year back at the club and this is proving to be the most frustrating spell since my return. more...
WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley has vowed to pull out all the stops in an effort to halt his side's alarming slump in results. more...
WEST Brom reserves entertain Middlesbrough at Aggborough on Monday in the Premier Reserve League (North) (7.30pm). more...
EVERY side we play at the moment seems to be finding form and Saturday's visitors Hednesford Town are no different. more...
WORCESTER City will have home advantage in the Dr Martens League Cupagainst Sutton Coldfield next month. more...
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...
FOOTBALL is a tough game at the best of times but it's doubly difficult when you are in a run like ours. more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has brushed aside fears over their recent rough patch and insists they will emerge stronger for it. more...
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...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has completed a new signing at boardroom level in Wyre Forest man Steve Hodge. more...
MARINE put paid to our FA Trophy hopes on Saturday in a match overshadowed by Danny McDonnell's sending off. more...
IF Sven-Goran Eriksson thinks English Premier Division teams play too much football he should check out Worcester City's youth team! more...
OLD Kidderminster Harriers favourite Paul Jones has signed for Wolves. more...
WE face a huge game on Saturday against Crawley Town and we've a score to settle after they beat us 4-0 back in August. more...
PAT Lyons believes hard graft and solid defence hold the key to Worcester City finding success against Weston-super-Mare tomorrow. more...
THE Kassam Stadium has become a fortress for promotion chasers Oxford United who are yet to lose there in Division Three this season. more...
MANAGER John Barton is keeping his fingers crossed striker Leon Kelly will shake off a bout of flu in time to face Weston-super-Mare at St Geo-rge's Lane tomorrow (3pm). more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have showered their patient fans with glittering praise after another potential flashpoint on Tuesday night. more...
SATURDAY proved to be a decent day for us despite the fact our match with Crawley Town was called off. more...
INJURED footballers make lousy spectators and Jon Holloway is no exception. more...
OXFORD 2, HARRIERS 1 more...
ONE thing is for sure, Moor Green will not be an easy game for us to restart our league campaign. more...
STRIKER Mark Owen rolled back the years with a match winning hat-trick for Worcester City against Weston at the weekend. more...
HARRIERS U-18s' League Cup tie with Wellington was postponed last week due to the weather. more...
NEW Year is just round the corner and from a footballing point of view I couldn't be happier to bid good riddance to 2003. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton was delighted with his team's 3-0 victory against Weston but refused to go overboard on Mark Owen's hat-trick performance. more...
IT'S fair to say we've hit a bit of a plateau and the easy bit, in the bigger picture, was always taking the club from a bottom side to where we are now. more...
ONE step at a time is the motto being adopted by Worcester City manager John Barton following their return to winning ways against Weston. more...
STOKE City sentenced Kidderminster Harriers Ladies to their biggest league defeat in four years with a 10-2 thrashing on Sunday. more...
TWO wins in three days has put a spring back in our step but after the season to date forgive me if I don't go shouting from the roof tops just yet. more...
FORMER Worcester City chairman Dr Michael Sorensen has been elected club president. more...
A LIFETIME Harriers supporter and former director of the Aggborough club has died suddenly aged 69. more...
SATURDAY will be a tough task against Nuneaton but definitely one to look forward to. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton will put his players on the spot tonight over penalties. more...
Saturday, September 6, 2003 more...
SATURDAY'S visitors Yeovil have hit a rocky patch of form since Kidderminster Harriers won 2-1 at Huish Park on Boxing Day. more...
MICK Tuohy's departure is probably the hardest decision I have had to make in all my time in the game. more...
WORCESTER City's Allan Davies has issued an apology for his outburst during last week's win against Weston-super-Mare. more...
Saturday, September 13, 2003 more...
JAN Molby has set his sights on a left-footed target who can help him return to his favoured 4-3-3 formation. more...
IT'S a measure of the progress we've made recently that there was a huge air of disappointment in the dressing room after last night's draw with Bath City. more...
Saturday, September 20, 2003 more...
LONG servant Adie Smith has sensationally quit Kidderminster Harriers for personal reasons. more...
IN many respects Saturday's point at Tiverton Town was the best of the season. more...
MARK Owen will bid to emulate his more famous Liverpool namesake by scoring on Merseyside tomorrow. more...
Saturday, September 27, 2003 more...
AT this point in the season sometimes the result is more important than the performance and that was the case on Saturday. more...
WORCESTER City have today shattered their record transfer fee to capture Moor Green playmaker Jai Stanley for an undisclosed five figure sum. more...
Saturday, October 4, 2003 more...
HARRIERS 0, CHELTENHAM 0 more...
RECORD signing Jai Stanley promises to sprinkle a bit of magic into proceedings at St George's Lane. more...
Saturday, October 11, 2003 more...
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RETURNING prodigal son Ian Foster has backed boss Jan Molby to keep Kidderminster Harriers alive and kicking in the Nationwide Third Division. more...
PRESSURE is creeping in at the top of the table and we could be in for a very interesting finale to the season. more...
JOHN Barton lambasted the culture of diving following Danny McDonnell's dismissal in Worcester City's FA Trophy defeat at Marine on Saturday. more...
Saturday, October 18, 2003 more...
Jersey: Navy Blue and Old Gold. Shorts: Navy Blue. Stockings: Navy Blue and Old Gold Tops. more...
SOUTHEND 3, HARRIERS 0 more...
SHAUN Hayes' penalty-saving exploits as a substitute at Marine have thrust him into contention to replace suspended goalkeeper Danny McDonnell against Crawley Town in two weeks. more...
Directions to the rugby club and conference centre by road and rail - plus details of the Park and Walk and Park and Ride arrangements. more...
SENEGAL-born centre-half Abdou Sall returned to Kidderminster Harriers on a non-contract basis before Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Southend. more...
THIS month sees the long-awaited publication of The Official History of Worcester City Football Club. more...
Saturday, October 25, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton is backing leading scorer Leon Kelly to hit the goal trail again. more...
Saturday, November 1, 2003 more...
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers booked a Midland Floodlit Cup semi-final date after defeating Wellington 2-0 last Thursday. more...
MICK Tuohy will demand a tougher mental approach from his players ahead of Worcester City's clash with Eastbourne Borough tomorrow. more...
Saturday, November 8, 2003 more...
TWO-GOAL Emma Bowdler gave Kidderminster Harriers Ladies some consolation in their 6-2 home defeat to TNS. more...
RECORD signing Jai Stanley is determined to justify his price tag when he makes his Worcester City debut at Eastbourne Borough tomorrow (3pm). more...
Saturday, November 15, 2003 more...
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG more...
MIDFIELDER John Snape has earned a pat on the back for his return to form at Marine last week. more...
Saturday, November 22, 2003 more...
JOINT top scorer Danny Williams is thinking over his future at Kidderminster Harriers after agreeing to join Chester City on a month's loan. more...
Saturday, November 29, 2003 more...
HARRIERS 2, SWANSEA 0 more...
JOHN Barton has added incentive for success in tonight's Dr Martens League Cup clash with Sutton Coldfield (7.45pm) at St George's Lane. more...
Saturday, December 6, 2003 more...
HARRIERS will entertain Sutton Coldfield Town in the Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, March 30. more...
AN injury to record signing Jai Stanley overshadowed Worcester City's victory against Sutton Coldfield Town last night. more...
Saturday, January 10, 2004 more...
HARD-WORKING Kidderminster Harriers Ladies picked up an important 3-1 win at Walsall in the West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
JAI Stanley is keeping his fingers crossed he will be available for Worcester City's home clash with Crawley Town on Saturday. more...
Saturday, December 13, 2003 more...
DONCASTER have taken Division Three by storm and proved one of Harriers' most formidable opponents when they won 2-0 at Aggborough in October. more...
BARRY Woolley has raised the stakes ahead of Worcester City's clash with fourth-placed Crawley Town at St George's Lane tomorrow by insisting they can't afford to lose. more...
Saturday, December 27, 2003 more...
THE transfer merry-go-round with Conference promotion hopefuls Chester looks set to continue at Aggborough. more...
WORCESTER City have signed experienced keeper Chris Taylor as an emergency stop-gap for tomorrow's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Crawley Town at St George's Lane. more...
MARK Yates is the latest Kidderminster Harriers old boy to return to Aggborough in a bid to help them climb the Division Three table. more...
WORCESTER City have brought forward their away Dr Martens Premier Division fixture with Newport County from Saturday, February 21 to Saturday, January 10. more...
Saturday, January 17, 2004 more...
GOALKEEPER Shaun Hayes faces surgery to clear up a niggling knee injury that scuppered his chances of replacing Danny McDonnell in today's crunch clash with Crawley Town. more...
Saturday, January 24, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers stayed in touch with the Midland Floodlit League Premier Division top two with a 3-1 win over Burton. more...
WORCESTER City dropped to sixth place in the Dr Martens Premier after Saturday's home clash with Crawley was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. more...
Saturday, January 31, 2004 more...
DONCASTER 5, HARRIERS 0 more...
WORCESTER City's record signing Jai Stanley will see a specialist about his injured knee today amid fears it could be more serious than first thought. more...
Saturday, February 7, 2004 more...
THE goal tally was down on their previous meeting but Kidderminster Harriers Ladies were just pipped 2-1 by Stoke City on Sunday. more...
WORCESTER City's injury hoodoo has struck again with the news record signing Jai Stanley will undergo knee surgery on Saturday. more...
Saturday, February 14, 2004 more...
HARRIERS 2, NORTHAMPTON 1 more...
YORK City's freefall down the Division Three table had seen them lose six out of seven games before last night's 0-0 draw at Oxford. more...
WORCESTER City's home Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Crawley has been re-arranged for Monday, January 26 (7.45). more...
DEAN Keates believes his former Walsall team-mate Adrian Viveash can only lift a growing desire to succeed within the Kidderminster Harriers squad. more...
WHILE Jai Stanley goes under the knife tomorrow Worcester City will endeavour to put visiting Welling United to the sword and clock up their first league double of the season. more...
HARRIERS 4, YORK 1 more...
MANAGER John Barton will be forced to reshuffle his pack as Worcester City bid for a hat-trick of league wins tomorrow. more...
Harriers U-18s lost 4-2 to West Brom in the Midland Floodlit Youth League semi-finals. more...
JAI Stanley's injury has thrown open competition for places in Worcester City's midfield, believes assistant manager Mick Tuohy. more...
A GOAL in each half gave Kidderminster Harriers Ladies three vital points when they beat fourth-placed Cosford 2-0 in the West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
WORCESTER City are counting the cost of the rain after a second postponement in consecutive weekends. more...
BRISBANE Road has been a happy hunting ground for Kidderminster Harriers since their promotion to Division Three. more...
JAI Stanley is already counting the days until he can play again following keyhole surgery on a cartilage tear. more...
MANAGER John Barton is poised for a Christmas bonus with the return of defenders Allan Davies and Jon Holloway for the Boxing Day clash at Moor Green (11.30). more...
EIGHT Kidderminster Harriers fans will put a national spotlight on the club when they appear on a popular sports show before the Leyton Orient game on Saturday. more...
ADAM Webster is hoping Worcester City have put the bad times behind them as they head into the New Year bidding to put their season firmly back on track. more...
INJURY victim Lee Jenkins' hopes of a quick return to the suspension-hit Kidderminster Harriers line-up were dashed last night. more...
WORCESTER City boss John Barton was grateful for a share of the spoils at Moor Green following a lack-lustre Boxing Day display. more...
ORIENT 1, HARRIERS 1 more...
MANAGER John Barton is pondering changes to his side for the New Year's Day visit of Stafford Rangers. more...
SCUNTHORPE 0, HARRIERS 2 more...
SOCCER AM's fans of the week impressed co-presenter Helen Chamberlain as Kidderminster Harriers hit the national spotlight on Saturday morning. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton hopes the forthcoming clashes with Stafford Rangers and Dover Athletic can be a springboard for a successful remainder of the season. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies were left kicking their heels on Sunday when the Shropshire Seven-a-side festival was cancelled due to bad weather. more...
JOHN Barton has called on his side to ease the burden on top scorer Leon Kelly ahead of Worcester City's New Year's Day home clash with Stafford Rangers (3pm). more...
MACCLESFIELD lifted their hopes of avoiding relegation from Division Three with Tuesday's 2-1 win over Swansea. more...
ALLAN Davies will have a late fitness test ahead of Worcester City's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Stafford Rangers at St George's Lane today (3pm). more...
ROOKIE keeper John Danby bids to build on his dream full debut and help Kidderminster Harriers add to old rivals Macclesfield's relegation woes on Saturday. more...
NEW Year's Day losers Worcester City must lift themselves for another difficult Dr Martens Premier Division clash at Dover Athletic tomorrow (3pm). more...
HARRIERS 1, MACCLESFIELD 4 more...
CARL Heeley insists last season's controversial clash at Dover Athletic will have no bearing on today's game at the Hoverspeed Stadium. more...
STRIKERS and goalkeepers will be the theme for Harriers' Football in the Community Scheme's Easter holiday courses. more...
TEENAGER Liam McDonald earned plaudits after a promising league debut for Worcester City at Dover Athletic. more...
MANAGER John Barton remains confident he can turn Worcester City's fortunes around despite back-to-back defeats against Dover and Stafford. more...
KIZZ Wassell scored a goal on her debut for Kidderminster Harriers Ladies in a 3-3 friendly draw with Evesham United. more...
MANAGER John Barton is hoping Adam Webster will be fit for Worcester City's trip to Newport County at the weekend. more...
TWO late goals from rivals Bedworth put a dent in Kidderminster Harriers' Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division title aspirations last night. more...
MARK Owen believes there will be a `cup final' edge to Worcester City's encounter at Newport County tomorrow. more...
LINCOLN City hope to reward brave manager Keith Alexander with automatic promotion from Division Three. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has slapped Darren Middleton on the transfer list. more...
DANISH import Jesper Christiansen knocked on Jan Molby's first-team door with a four-goal haul on Tuesday night. more...
STEVE Burton has returned to Kidderminster Harriers on deadline day, penning a deal until the end of the season. more...
Saturday, September 6, 2003 more...
TEENAGE strike duo Tom Hobbs and James Smith have the potential to make it into the Worcester City first team, according to Mark Owen. more...
JAN Molby has been able to tie up two temporary signings after the arrival of Steve Burton. more...
Saturday, September 13, 2003 more...
RUNAWAY leaders Redditch United will be gunning for the scalp of their more illustrious rivals Worcester City tonight (7.45). more...
TWO players have been shipped out by Kidderminster Harriers on transfer deadline day to complete a busy afternoon for director of football Jan Molby. more...
Saturday, September 20, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City's football secretary Steve Bond has stepped down from duties after more than 10 years in the post. more...
Saturday, September 27, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City have no first-team game tomorrow -- but the players will train instead ahead of Monday's Dr Martens Cup clash with Moor Green at St George's Lane. more...
Saturday, October 4, 2003 more...
SUCCESS in the minor cups remains a huge incentive for Worcester City, insists assistant manager Mick Tuohy. more...
Saturday, October 11, 2003 more...
YOUNGSTERS Troy Douglin and Shabir Khan are included in Worcester City's squad to face Moor Green in the fourth round of the Dr Martens Cup at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). more...
Saturday, October 18, 2003 more...
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown has promised versatile wingback Nicky Clark he has a future at The Valley Stadium but Rob Sawyers' Reds career looks less certain. more...
TEENAGE debutant Sha-bir Khan provided a rare bright spot as Worcester City crashed out of the Dr Martens League Cup to Moor Green last night. more...
Saturday, October 25, 2003 more...
BARRY Woolley is backing Worcester City to topple Nuneaton Borough on Saturday -- with or without him. more...
Saturday, November 1, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City's Academy side reached the semi-finals of the Nationwide PASE Conference Cup when they defeated Southport KG 2-1 yesterday. more...
Saturday, November 8, 2003 more...
Saturday, November 15, 2003 more...
Saturday, November 29, 2003 more...
Saturday, December 6, 2003 more...
WE kick off our promotion bid on Saturday at Otley and, more than anything, I'm delighted to have made the game. more...
Saturday, December 20, 2003 more...
WE had a massive wake up call at Otley. more...
Saturday, January 3, 2004 more...
NOTHING is sweeter than victory against one of your main rivals. However, after Saturday's 40-14 win over Orrell, our feet are back on the ground. more...
WE definitely go into Saturday's London Welsh game with something to prove. more...
Saturday, January 24, 2004 more...
IT'S funny to be going into an operation feeling upbeat. more...
Saturday, January 31, 2004 more...
THE boys travel to Manchester on Saturday for what, I believe, will be a tougher test than most think. more...
I BEGAN to step up my rehabilitation this week and it's gone really well. Thirty minutes in the pool and on the bike has helped me and I have immediately felt the benefit. more...
Saturday, February 7, 2004 more...
Saturday, February 14, 2004 more...
MANAGER John Barton is sweating on the fitness of defensive duo Paul Carty and Barry Woolley ahead of Worcester City's clash with Nuneaton tomorrow. more...
THE cup may be a nice distraction for other teams in our division. However, I think it is more of a hindrance for us. more...
Saturday, February 21, 2004 more...
LEON Kelly admits it will be a miracle if Worcester City win the league but is still backing the club for a high finish. more...
SATURDAY'S cup tie will be a very interesting one for Worcester supporters. We face Wakefield for the second time in seven days and the coaches are giving a few players a real chance to make a name for themselves. more...
Saturday, February 28, 2004 more...
DAVID Foy has been given the go-ahead to step up his fitness programme. more...
YOU never properly appreciate it when you are younger and play game after game. more...
Saturday, March 13, 2004 more...
MICK Tuohy has been axed as Worcester City's first-team coach after more than four years in the post. more...
HATS off to the forwards! I get a bit of stick sometimes when I'm talking about how good the backs are. more...
WORCESTER City have been drawn at home to Halesowen Town in the semi-finals of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. more...
TO say this season is becoming a personal frustration is the understatement of the year! more...
FOUR candidates are in the running to succeed Mick Tuohy as Worcester City's first team coach. more...
THE bad news is that I'm not going to make Saturday's trip to Pertemps Bees. more...
MICK Tuohy says he was "bitterly disappointed" to be axed as Worcester City's first team coach. more...
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and the temptation at this time of year is to over indulge. more...
JON Holloway is backing Worcester City to make a late charge for the Dr Martens Premier Division title. more...
SATURDAY may not have been classic Worcester play but what a climax! What a way to end 2003. more...
WORCESTER City goalkeeper Danny McDonnell has committed himself to the club until 2006. more...
OTLEY doesn't exactly bring back happy memories. We face them again on Saturday as we get the second half of our season underway. more...
NO-ONE will be more relieved to be on Worcester City's teamsheet today than record signing Jai Stanley. more...
WE'RE used to the good old `title decider' every season but I'm not sure that the Orrell clash is exactly that. more...
MANAGER John Barton has quelled any talk of a late title charge, insisting it's one game at a time for his Worcester City side. more...
EVERY supporter who made the trip to Edge Hall Road - take a bow! I thought you were all absolutely superb on Saturday and it made for a great occasion. more...
IN-form Worcester City will strive to end a 22-year jinx with victory at Bath City tonight (7.45). more...
I'VE gone through just about every emotion going in the past week. more...
IS the title race over? Not according to Worcester City captain Carl Heeley who carries the fight to Tiverton Town tomorrow. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton faces a selection headache with record signing Jai Stanley jostling for a starting role ahead of in-form Liam McDonald. more...
COMPETITION is at last hotting up for places at St George's Lane. more...
A MORALE-boosting 1-1 draw at Tiverton Town must be made to count with victory on Saturday warns Worcester City manager John Barton. more...
BOTTOM club Chelmsford City will be scrapping for their lives tomorrow warns Worcester City full back Paul Carty. more...
BARRY Woolley will return to Worcester City's squad for tomorrow's clash with bottom club Chelmsford City at St George's Lane (3pm). more...
WORCESTER City's rising crop of youngsters have been given the thumbs up by veteran Paul Carty - but warned they face a battle for his shirt. more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton praised his side's nerve after they dispatched bottom club Chelmsford City on Saturday. more...
WORCESTER City's crunch home clash with Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Crawley Town has been postponed for a third time. more...
LIAM McDonald is relishing being part of the first-team picture at Worcester City. more...
Striker. Signed from Stafford Rangers in October 2003. more...
WORCESTER City's stadium dream at Nunnery Way is still alive insist the club. more...
Striker more...
CARL Heeley believes Worcester City can still lift the title but is predicting plenty more thrills and spills in the race to the line. more...
Midfield/Striker more...
PROMISING Worcester City youngster Shabir Khan comes into the frame for his league debut at the weekend. more...
Midfield/Striker more...
HALESOWEN Town are keen to extend David Foy's loan stay despite the Wor-cester City midfielder's red card on Tuesday night. more...
Midfield more...
Midfield more...
JOHN Barton has stressed his Worcester City side must hit the ground running in tomorrow's clash at Cambridge City (3pm). more...
Midfield more...
WORCESTER City have co-opted Sussex-based businessman David Little onto the club's board of directors. more...
Midfield more...
ADAM Wilde's upturn in form will be given a rigorous examination at his former club Cambridge City today. more...
Midfield more...
LEON Kelly is a doubt for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Halesowen Town at St George's Lane (7.45). more...
Defender more...
DAVID Foy's loan deal at Halesowen Town has expired but the Worcester City midfielder will be staying with the club on a match-by-match basis. more...
Defender more...
RECENT history points to a potentially volatile clash at St George's Lane tomorrow when Worcester City entertain Dover Athletic. more...
Defender/Midfield more...
WORCESTER City must kick a losing habit if they are to extend their unbeaten league run at St George's Lane tomorrow. more...
Defender and captain more...
ADAM Webster and Darren Middleton will get a chance to stake a first team spot insists Worcester City manager John Barton. more...
Defender more...
ADAM Webster was the toast of St George's Lane on Saturday after a quick-fire hat-trick silenced `wind up' merchants Dover Athletic. more...
Goalkeeper more...
SHABIR Khan and James Smith were on target yesterday as Worcester City's youth team clinched the PASE League's Northern Division title with three games to go. more...
Goalkeeper more...
MARK Owen is hoping for a swift return from injury but is facing a battle to dislodge hat-trick hero Adam Webster. more...
Assistant manager more...
WORCESTER City are reaping the rewards of hard graft and an improved attitude, believes Allan Davies. more...
Manager more...
IN-form Worcester City can still get better insists manager John Barton on the eve of their clash with Grantham Town. more...
THE Worcester City bandwagon is gathering pace ahead of tomorrow's top-of-the-table showdown at Weymouth. more...
WESTFIELDS will play Worcester City in a friendly next Monday to mark the official opening of the club's new £250,000 allpay.park Stadium. more...
WORCESTER City will be out to wreck Weymouth's title hopes and boost their own in tonight's top-of-the-table clash at the Wessex Stadium. more...
JOHN Barton blamed poor defending for Worcester City's 3-1 defeat at Weymouth last night. more...
WORCESTER City defender Dan Parker is to join Evesham United on loan until the end of the season. more...
CARL Heeley is backing Crawley Town to win the title at a canter but is refusing to ease off as Worcester City approach the final furlong of the league programme. more...
Coming soon...... more...
WORCESTER City face bogey side Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow in what boss John Barton has billed an `acid test' for his players. more...
WEYMOUTH player/boss Steve Claridge earned plaudits from Worcester City's defence this week - even if they did dub him a `Charlie'. more...
WORCESTER City's superb 5-0 win at Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday was their biggest away victory in the league for 15 years. more...
WORCESTER City are back in action tonight in a friendly to mark the official launch of Westfields' new £250,000 allpay.park stadium. more...
EX-Wolves midfielder Marlon Walters had a run-out for Worcester City but failed to shine in their friendly at Westfields last night. more...
Match reports from last season can be found by following the 'archive' link, left. more...
ADAM Webster has pledged his future to Worcester City by agreeing a new two-year deal. more...
Saturday, August 2, 2003 more...
THEY'RE big, pacy and powerful but Barry Woolley is relishing locking horns with highly-rated Martyrs' duo Cortez Belle and Garry Shephard tomorrow. more...
Saturday, August 9, 2003 more...
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has been handed a triple fitness boost ahead of tomorrow's home clash with Merthyr. more...
Wednesday, August 13, 2003 more...
ADAM Webster admits he was delighted to extend his contract and declared he's still got unfinished business at Worcester City. more...
Saturday, August 16, 2003 more...
Saturday, August 23, 2003 more...
NINE minutes of madness sent Kidderminster Harriers crashing to defeat in yesterday's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Whaddon Road. more...
SKY TV viewers will hardly have gone away with a very high impression of Nationwide Conference football after Hereford United's lack-lustre 1-1 draw with Dagenhan and Redbridge last night. more...
Saturday, August 30, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 6, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 13, 2003 more...
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 20, 2003 more...
Saturday, September 27, 2003 more...
Tuesday, September 30, 2003 more...
Saturday, October 4, 2003 more...
Saturday, October 11, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers produced a battling display but still crashed out of the LDV Vans Trophy at the first hurdle last night as Second Division Queen's Park Rangers cruised to a 2-0 victory at Loftus Road. more...
Saturday, October 18, 2003 more...
Tuesday, October 21, 2003 more...
DREWE Broughton has left Kidderminster Harriers by mutual consent. more...
DREWE Broughton has re-vealed he left Kidderminster Harriers to secure first team football. more...
Saturday, October 25, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are not expected to win the Nationwide League Division Three title next season. more...
Saturday, November 1, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have landed a plum tie at Ipswich Town in the first round of the newly-named Carling Cup. more...
JAN Molby is hoping Kidderminster Harriers can use tomorrow's clash against Nationwide Conference strugglers Northwich Victoria as a springboard for a confidence-boosting run in the FA Cup. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are adding the final touches to their new £1.2 million stand in readiness for their opening Nationwide League Division Three clash against Mans-field Town on Saturday, August 9. more...
Saturday, November 15, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton admits he is playing a waiting game with regards to boosting his squad for the start of the new Nationwide League Division Three season. more...
Saturday, November 22, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' rookie striker Matt Lewis, tipped by former boss Jan Molby as a `potential £1million player', is facing a make-or-break season at Aggborough. more...
Saturday, November 29, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers opened their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 victory against Evesham United at Common Road on Saturday. more...
Saturday, December 6, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton is adding trialists Kyle Lightbourne and Adam Willis to his squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly at Boldmere St Michael. more...
Saturday, December 15, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton will be checking on a number of injuries before making his final selection plans for tomorrow's pre-season friendly at Midland Alliance outfit Boldmere St Michael's (3pm). more...
Sunday, December 21, 2003 more...
Friday, December 26, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are about to step up their busy pre-season programme with three high-profile friendlies at Aggborough. more...
FORMER England striker Les Ferdinand will be part of an all-star Leicester City side which takes on Kidderminster Harriers in a pre-season friendly at Aggborough tonight (7.45). more...
Monday, December 29, 2003 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers highlighted their potential to make an impact in the Nationwide League Division Three by drawing 1-1 against a strong Leicester City side at Aggborough last night. more...
Saturday, January 3, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be tested by their former striker Lee Hughes when West Bromwich Albion visit Aggborough tomorrow for a pre-season friendly (3pm). more...
Saturday, January 10, 2004 more...
MERSON mania is set to hit Aggborough on Wednesday when Walsall will be the visitors for a pre-season friendly against Kidderminster Harriers (7.30pm). more...
Tuesday, January 13, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have good reason to feel confident about their forthcoming Nationwide League Division Three campaign despite slipping to a 2-1 defeat against a strong West Bromwich Albion side at Aggborough on Saturday. more...
Saturday, January 17, 2004 more...
Bromsgrove RFC facts. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers step up their pre-season tonight when they take on Paul Merson and his new Walsall team-mates at Aggborough (7.30pm). more...
Tuesday, January 20, 2004 more...
Paul Oakey - Striker - Exciting prospect who joined last season on loan from Kidderminster Harriers. more...
MANAGER Ian Britton is encouraged by the `good signs' Kidderminster Harriers are showing during their pre-season campaign despite last night's 2-0 friendly defeat against Walsall at Aggborough. more...
Saturday, January 24, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER boss Ian Britton has hinted he may ring the changes for tomorrow's trip to Hereford United (3pm). more...
Saturday, January 31, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers aim to sharpen up their shooting skills before launching their Nationwide League Division Three campaign next Saturday with a home clash against Mansfield Town. more...
Tuesday, February 10, 2004 more...
Saturday, February 14, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have made a quartet of new signings with the new season just a week away. more...
Simon Marsh - Striker - Joined United at the start of the season from Stourport Swifts. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today boosted their strike force by signing Andy Bishop and John Williams. more...
Saturday, February 21, 2004 more...
NO fewer than five new players will figure for Kidderminster Harriers when they launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Mansfield Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). more...
Friday, February 27, 2004 more...
"LET'S not panic" was the plea from boss Rod Brown as Redditch United's 14-match Dr Martens Western League's unbeaten run came to an abrupt end. more...
BOSS Ian Britton believes Kidderminster Harriers have enough strength in depth to mount a serious challenge for a Nationwide League Division Three play-off spot this season. more...
Tuesday, March 2, 2004 more...
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REDDITCH United face a make-or-break month ahead of them as they lock horns with their closest league rivals. more...
NEWCOMER John Williams is set to make his full debut for Kidderminster Harriers in tonight's Carling Cup first round clash against Division One Ipswich Town at Portman Road (7.45). more...
Saturday, March 6, 2004 more...
Grant Pinkney - Midfield/striker - Local youngster who joined United last season after spending two seasons with Lincoln City. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton saluted his plucky side as they went out of the Carling Cup to First Division Ipswich Town last night. more...
Saturday, March 13, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be checking on Bo Henriksen's fitness before finalising their line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Darlington (3pm). more...
Tuesday, March 17, 2004 more...
AGGBOROUGH chairman Colin Youngjohns has spelled out the financial reality of clubs like Kidderminster Harriers who are trying to survive in the Nationwide League. more...
Saturday, March 20, 2004 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers new boy Matthew Gadsby is winning his fight for fitness and could be in contention for a place in Kidderminster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Bury at Aggborough (3pm). more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are expecting to take around 1,000 fans with them for Monday's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road (3pm). more...
AN air of confidence has been sweeping through Aggborough since Kidderminster Harriers launched their fourth season in the Nationwide League Third Division. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have an injury doubt over Scott Stamps for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-riding Oxford United at Aggborough. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have signed midfielder Adam Murray on a month's loan more...
Inderpaul Khela - Defence/midfield - Youngster who spent most of last season on loan from Kidderminster Harriers. more...
INFLUENTIAL midfielder Danny Williams believes Kidderminster Harriers are not yet `clicking' as a team. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are set to swoop for another loan signing ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have snapped up West Bromwich Albion's Lloyd Dyer on a month's loan. more...
ADAM Murray has joined the chorus of Kidderminster Harriers players eager to make the club a force to be reckoned with in the Nationwide League Division Three this season. more...
Paul West - Defender - Experienced defender who was appointed assistant to Dave Busst in November. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have completed another new signing with the capture of 21-year-old midfielder Rob-ert Betts. more...
MATT Gadsby is set to take over defensive duties from suspended Adam Willis for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose. more...
NEW boy Matthew Gadsby is convinced that Kidderminster Harriers need to get back to being a high-tempo passing team if they intend to rapidly put an end to their recent disappointing run of results in the Nationwide League Division Three. more...
ADAM Willis is set to take over as captain of Kidderminster Harriers for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (7.45). more...
WHO could forget the passion and drama that brought the curtain down on the last rugby season? more...
Marc Burrow - Defender - Central defender who is in his first season with United after moving from Worcester City during the summer. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton is hoping his side can answer the critics in the best possible way with a victory over Lincoln City in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough. more...
MATT Birch is lucky to be alive after being crushed between two lorries. more...
GRAHAM Ward accepts that he has to play a `waiting game' with his new club Kidderminster Harriers. more...
This area of the site will be updates as soon as possible. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have parted company with French striker Mickael Antoine-Curier -- after just 27 minutes with the club! more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV flyhalf Matt Birch will not be rushed back into action following a potentially horrific injury. more...
UNDER-fire manager Ian Britton is hoping his players can give struggling Kidderminster Harriers a `tremendous lift' by pulling off a shock win at high-riding Hull City tomorrow. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts started their season with a 48-15 home victory over Luctonians Colts. more...
ON loan striker Andrew Bishop admits that Kidderminster Harriers are more...
MATT Birch (pictured) could be back in the Bromsgrove RFC First XV line-up this weekend if he comes through training unscathed. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Colin Youngjohns today issued a `don't panic' message to worried fans who are criticising manager Ian Britton for the club's poor start to the season. more...
MATT Birch's luckless start to the season has gone from bad to worse after breaking his right leg. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Ian Britton is coming under increasing pressure after his struggling side slid into the Nationwide League Division Three relegation zone last night. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts were comprehensively beaten 36-0 by Old Silhillians last Sunday. more...
JOHN Melligan has rejoined struggling Kidderminster Harriers on a month's loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV have been handed a home draw in next round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup. more...
Andy Smith - Defender - Experienced full back who is enjoying his fourth season with the Robins. more...
IAN Britton faces the prospect of being hit by more flak from his critics if Kidderminster Harriers fail to beat basement club Carlisle United in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough. more...
A BROMSGROVE RFC First XV player is the man midlands and northern clubs are relying on to help them get a share of an estimated £13.7million available for ground and facility improvements. more...
CAPTAIN Adam Willis believes hard work holds the key to Kidderminster more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV and Malvern will lock horns at Finstall Park this Saturday for the first time since their epic encounter on the final day of last season. more...
LLOYD Dyer has returned to West Bromwich Albion after ending his loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers. more...
SKIPPER Dave Clark believes Bromsgrove RFC First XV's obliteration of Malvern at Finstall Park will send shockwaves through Midlands Two West. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hope to take another giant step away from the Nationwide League Division Three relegation zone tomorrow. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV were brought down to earth with a bump last Saturday as Burton dumped them out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton has confirmed that he is in talks with two potential targets following his decision not to extend striker Andy Bishop's loan spell at Aggborough. more...
BROMSGROVE Colts put on an excellent display to hand a workmanlike Burton side a 17-8 defeat. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has praised Kidderminster Harriers fans for understanding the severe financial pressures the club have to cope with in a bid to become an established Football League outfit. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV face their biggest test of the season so far when they entertain unbeaten Derby at Finstall Park this Saturday. more...
UNDER-fire boss Ian Britton is hoping to boost his struggling Kidderminster Harriers side by signing England semi-professional international Wayne Hatswell from Chester City. more...
DEAN Ball admits he will not play rugby again after snapping his left achilles tendon. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton was today completing a deal which will bring defender Wayne Hatswell to Aggborough. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV moved to the top of Midlands Two (West) with an amazing last gasp 22-21 victory against Derby at Finstall Park. more...
BROMSGROVE Colts crashed out of the North Midlands Cup at the first hurdle in emphatic fashion as an outstanding Birmingham University side thrashed them 67-0 last Sunday. more...
UNDER-pressure manager Ian Britton resumes his bid to lift Kidderminster Harriers out of the Nationwide League Division Three relegation zone tomorrow with a tough clash against high-flying Swansea City at Vetch Field. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV lost their advantage in the Midlands Two (West) title race with a rare 22-22 draw at Barkers Butts. more...
MIDFIELDER Danny Williams is delighted to be Kidderminster Harriers' leading scorer - but he'd willingly make way for a striker to overtake his tally. more...
MATT Birch could make his first appearance of the season for Bromsgrove RFC First XV this Saturday. more...
JAN Molby is today back in charge of Kidderminster Harriers following their decision to sack Ian Britton. more...
LEE Wainwright scored a hat-trick as Bromsgrove RFC First XV ran in 11 tries in demolishing Stoke-on-Trent 66-0 at Finstall Park. more...
JAN Molby is confident he can win back the support of Kidderminster Harriers fans who were angered by the way he left the club last year to join Hull City. more...
BROMSGROVE and Droitwich Spa RFC First XVs both go in search of doubles this Saturday as the rugby season gets back in full swing. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has revealed that hard-up Kidderminster Harriers did not exceed their financial budget to tempt Jan Molby and his assistant Gary Barnett back to Aggborough. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV completed the double over rivals Malvern with a 35-8 victory at Spring Lane. more...
JAN Molby is preparing his Kidderminster Harriers side for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-riding Doncaster Rovers by telling his players: "It's time to start winning at home". more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV have been given a bye to the North Midlands Cup quarter-final after Pershore pulled out of their first round tie. more...
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns believes Kidderminster Harriers fans will give new Director of Football Jan Molby their full backing. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC could be one of the first clubs in the country to be graced by the World Cup when it pays a flying visit to the Midlands next month. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby hopes to sign two new players this week as he battles to overcome a major injury crisis at Aggborough. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV lock Jon Taylor (pictured) has been snapped up by the recently-formed England Deaf rugby team. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby is hoping striker Bo Henriksen will be fit to face Cambridge United at Aggborough tomorrow. more...
BREAKS in the fixture schedule allowed Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove RFC First XVs to rest key players last Saturday. more...
FORMER England favourite Paul Gascoigne is set to play at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday night. more...
PLANS are in full swing at Bromsgrove RFC as they prepare to welcome the World Cup. more...
STRIKER Andy White has joined Kidderminster Harriers in a two-month loan deal from Nationwide League Three rivals Mansfield Town. more...
Burton Colts 20 Bromsgrove 17 more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is well aware his opposite number at Northwich Victoria Alvin McDonald will be aiming for another FA Cup upset next Saturday when the sides lock horns in a first round clash at Aggborough. more...
THREE more tries for Jamie Faulkener saw Droitwich Spa RFC First XV climb one place to third in Midlands Three West (South). more...
THIS week sees the launch of a new Advertiser/Messenger website dedicated to Droitwich Spa Rugby Football Club. more...
BROMSGROVE Colts bounced back from defeat to record their second highest win of the season, beating Dudley Kingswinford 39-5 at Finstall Park. more...
FORMER England star Paul Gascoigne is set to play for Wolverhampton Wanderers reserves tonight against their West Bromwich Albion counterparts at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough ground (7pm). more...
JAMIE Faulkener has been ruled out of Droitwich Spa RFC First XV action for up to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. more...
MATT Birch kicked four penalties and converted Lee Wainwright's try in a strong wind and driving rain as Bromsgrove RFC First XV's push for promotion rolled on with a 19-10 victory at Newbold-on-Avon. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby is hopeful that left-back Scott Stamps will be off the casualty list in time to play in Saturday's FA Cup first round clash against Nationwide Conference strugglers Northwich Victoria at Aggborough. more...
ENGLAND'S shot at World Cup rugby history against Australia this Saturday has given Droitwich Spa RFC First XV the chance to make history themselves. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby has confirmed that John Melligan has returned to Wolverhampton Wanderers after a one month loan spell at Aggborough. more...
MATT Blackmore kicked four penalties from five attempts as Droitwich Spa RFC First XV defied the fog to beat Ledbury. more...
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby believes new on-loan signing Andy White will give Kidderminster Harriers' strike force a much needed boost. more...
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV have climbed up to second in Midlands Three West (South) following their latest victory. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV put on their best performance of the season as they creep ever nearer towards their promotion goal with a 37-3 defeat of Aston Old Edwardians. more...
WORCESTER City will entertain Kidderminster Harriers in a testimonial game for long serving Ian Cottrill on Monday, November 24 at St George's Lane (7.45pm). more...
JAMIE Faulkener is on the brink of an amazing recovery and could be fit to start for Droitwich Spa RFC First XV at Pershore this Saturday. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts were narrowly beaten 21-20 by Bedworth at Finstall Park last Saturday. more...
JAN Molby believes his Kidderminster Harriers side have to get `in amongst them' at Rochdale tomorrow. more...
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV's honeymoon period in Midlands Three West (South) was brought to an abrupt end with a 22-0 defeat at rivals Pershore. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV aim to put the record straight this Saturday as they continue their Midland Two (West) promotion challenge. more...
DEAN Bennett is reaping the rewards of Jan Molby's return, according to the Great Dane himself! more...
DROITWICH Spa hope to welcome back captain Nick Irwin for this Saturday's home match with Midlands Three West (South) basement side Keresley. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV continued their push for promotion from Midlands Two (West) with an emphatic 51-0 thrashing of Kenilworth. more...
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby is hoping history will repeat itself when improving Kidderminster Harriers take on Torquay United in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough tomorrow. more...
TWO more victories stand between Bromsgrove RFC First XV and a Midlands Two (West) title showdown with Derby next month. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of footbball Jan Molby is convinced Bo Henriksen will start to produce the goods once he is fully match fit. more...
DEAN Goddard (pictured) marked his full senior debut for Droitwich Spa RFC First XV by giving them victory with a late try. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV moved to within a game of a final day showdown with Derby after a 42-10 victory at Hereford. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have parted company with defender Lee Ayres. more...
BROMSGROVE and Droitwich Spa RFC First XVs both go in search of doubles this Saturday as the rugby season gets back in full swing. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV have a personnel crisis ahead of this Saturday's scheduled North Midlands Cup semi-final at Luctonians. more...
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby is planning to spoil Boston United's home comforts when Kidderminster Harriers visit York Street tomorrow for a Nationwide League Division Three clash. more...
BEN Thomas was the hero of the day as Droitwich Spa RFC First XV secured the narrowest of victories at Southam. more...
TWO of Kidderminster Harriers' longest serving players Craig Hinton and Dean Bennett are warning their team-mates to guard against complacency when they visit Nationwide Conference outfit Woking in the second round of the FA Cup next Saturday. more...
BROMSGROVE RFC could be one of the first clubs in the country to be graced by the World Cup when it pays a flying visit to the Midlands next month. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are on the brink of signing Danish striker Jesper Christiansen. more...
BREAKS in the fixture schedule allowed Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove RFC First XVs to rest key players last Saturday. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have agreed to sell rookie striker Matt Lewis to Hinckley United for an initial £5,000 fee. more...
PLANS are in full swing at Bromsgrove RFC as they prepare to welcome the World Cup. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are have suffered a delay in their bid to bring Danish striker Jesper Christiansen to Aggborough before Christmas. more...
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV could be without captain Nick Irwin for this Saturday's Midlands Three West (South) clash with Stratford-upon-Avon at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby is warning his players that they face being victims of an FA Cup shock unless they execute the killer touch. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby has admitted that he has made an offer to Tamworth for Scott Rickards. more...
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV suffered a disappointing 7-5 defeat at Shipston last Saturday. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby will be laying the law down to his players during Christmas and New Year. more...
JAN Molby today described Kidderminster Harriers' dream clash with Wolves as a "classic FA Cup draw." more...
JULIAN Bailey is urging his Droitwich Spa RFC First XV to give it