Worcestershire | Archive | 2005 | March
A SPECIALLY-commissioned piece by composer Joseph Phibbs is on the programme for an Orchestra of the Swan concert at Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Room next week. more...
A "DAY-LATE" St Patrick's Day celebration is being held at Stourport-based Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club tomorrow. more...
PEOPLE wanting to find out more about their families, houses and towns are being advised to drop in to Kidderminster Library tomorrow. more...
A HOST of performers aged between seven and 70 are set to perform an entertainment spectacular in Stourport later this month. more...
A HOST of talented young adults with their hearts set on careers on the stage and screen will bring some early sunshine to Stourport this month. more...
A COMIC melodrama set during a gold rush in Ireland in 1795 - we didn't know what to expect from Bedazzled NTC Touring Theatre Company. more...
A MAMBLE 64-year-old who is known throughout the world for her skill as a belly dancing teacher is set to see her number of students swell with the nationwide release of her first DVD. more...
A SCHOOLBOY musician is making the most of his time between bands by organising a series of gigs for charity. more...
A BARITONE singer from Bewdley is preparing to sing solo in the county's first performance of a new version of The Crucifixion. more...
TWO masterpieces by Haydn and Mozart are being performed by Kidderminster Choral Society this weekend as part of Kidderminster Music Festival 2005. more...
A NEW hit stage show which tickles the taste buds as well as the ribs is coming to Chipping Norton next week. more...
A BEWDLEY father who co-founded a professional theatre company after witnessing the difficulties his actress daughters encountered when starting their careers is touring the Midlands with a double bill of comedies. more...
THE curtain will rise tonight on a touching play focusing on the trials and tribulations of a family in the nineteenth century. more...
GARDENS may appear pleasant oases of peace and tranquility, however this is just an illusion. more...
EVESHAM band The Expendables are set to begin a new lease of their musical life when they give their debut performance. more...
CHRISTINE Collister has been a singer for 20 years. She sang the theme tune for popular TV hit The Life and Loves of a She-Devil and has been associated with the Richard Thompson Band, as well as a session singer on albums by Loudon Wainwright III and Bert Jansch. She has toured and recorded with Daphne's Flight and went solo in 1992. See her at the Huntingdon Hall tomorrow. Box office 01905 611427. more...
GUITAR-lovers have a feast in store next week when three top acts lure them to Worcester. more...
AN Easter concert is being staged by The Alcester Singers on Saturday. more...
NEED to keep the children happy over the Easter holidays - or need them to work off some of that chocolate? more...
PERFORMERS from the top West End musicals are coming to Malvern next week for a night of spectacular musical entertainment. more...
A DOZEN talented children from all over the Stratford area are making ready for the opening of a new musical, Alice! being staged in town next week. more...
STEPPING away from her famous small screen persona, Patsy Palmer has stepped into some different shoes for he latest role. more...
THAT naughty old Toad is toot-tooting his way on to the Tewkesbury stage this weekend. more...
A WORLD premiere of a piece of groundbreaking new theatre is promised by a Cheltenham company. TaurusVoice, one of the Everyman Theatre's associate companies, is presenting its new show Voices of Freedom. more...
TOM Lehrer delighted millions in the 1960s with his humorous satirical songs before he retired to become a teacher of maths and musical theatre at the University of California. more...
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott more...
Rose, Kidderminster - The Third Man, more...
Ikon, Birmingham - Where the stars more...
HEREFORDSHIRE skydiver Stephen Hilder who was killed after his parachute failed to open, was in severe debt at the time of his death, an inquest has been told. more...
REPORTS of unruly pupil behaviour at a top-performing Worcester school have attracted hundreds of hits to a "crusading" teacher's website. more...
SCIENTISTS from the University of Reading visited Pershore High School, in Pershore, to teach Sixth Form students about DNA and how it is tested. more...
A 69-YEAR-OLD supply teacher collapsed in front of a class of pupils at Evesham High School. more...
A WORCESTER woman will be helping to keep vulnerable hearts beating as part of her new role with the national charity, British Heart Foundation. more...
THE Elgar Chorale is to fill Worcester Cathedral with the classical sounds of Bach in what promises to be an entertaining evening on Saturday. more...
A WORCESTERSHIRE man has appealed for help to bring his son's killers to justice. more...
MANY a young boy's dream of driving a fire engine became reality for a Droitwich man who has snapped up one of the 40 Green Goddess engines. more...
A MAN was taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after he fell asleep while cooking a pizza which caught light. more...
FIREFIGHTERS will be among the first people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire to be trained to use new life-saving equipment on heart attack patients. more...
THE troubled Worcestershire Racial Equality Council faces further turmoil after four senior members unexpectedly declared they want nothing to do with the body. more...
WYRE Forest's kerbside recycling box scheme is to be scrapped and homeowners given another wheelie bin, leading to accusations that the controversial scheme was a "criminal waste of money". more...
AN historic city centre hotel has been restored to its former grandeur after a £3.5m facelift. more...
BUSINESS chiefs have welcomed the Government's Budget, which they say will benefit the area's small companies. more...
THE world of financial advice may appear to be dominated by men in suits discussing facts, figures and the FTSE 100. more...
HSBC Bank is challenging Worcester's brightest new businesses to shout about their success as it launches its fifth annual search for the nation's best start-up companies and the entrepreneurs who run them. more...
CROWN House - the Kidderminster building widely viewed as a blot on the town's landscape - is among the front runners for demolition in a poll by television programme-makers. more...
A WOMAN who has been tracing her family tree for seven years is asking for help in discovering more about her great-grandfather born in Chaddesley Corbett. more...
A BURGLAR went on the run for over 12 months after breaking into a house, Worcester Crown Court heard. more...
THE next meeting of Bewdley Carer Support Group is being held on Wednesday, April 6. more...
THREE former Bewdley High School pupils, who led a massive fund-raising campaign to raise £12,600 to buy wheelchairs for disabled people in a poverty-stricken area of Romania, are preparing to travel to the country to oversee their distribution by the Red Cross. more...
STOURPORT Fire Station was the venue for an event marking the streamlining of the way agencies respond to emergencies in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. more...
A KIDDERMINSTER man who gets motorists up and running when their vehicles break down has made the national final of a competition to find the RAC's ambassador of the year. more...
WHILE top TV chef, Jamie Oliver, struggles to convert schoolchildren to a more healthy style of eating, cooks at Stourport High School are already winning the battle. more...
PENSIONERS in Wyre Forest are being urged to check whether they might be entitled to average cuts of £400 in their council tax bills. more...
THE owner of a digital camera containing wedding and holiday snaps has been urged to come forward. more...
A WOLVERLEY ME sufferer has become a pioneer on a scheme to help people cope with long-term conditions. more...
FARMERS are being encouraged to provide more access for visitors to the countryside, including Wyre Forest's traditional orchards. more...
WEST Mercia Police are hosting a series of public meetings to consult residents about their work. more...
FOUR schools in Wyre Forest could be in line for cash grants to help them commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. more...
THE winner of this year's Kidderminster Carnival queen competition could be in line for a trip to the German town of Husum as part of her year of official engagements. more...
THREE nurses who care for patients in Kidderminster suffering from swellings in the arm, leg or breast caused by damage or blockages to the lymph vessels are in the running for a prize. more...
IRELAND'S patron saint's day will be celebrated in Kidderminster today, with national music and dance containing a flavour of the Emerald Isle. more...
RESIDENTS of Rock have been given a boost with the news a £47,850 grant is to be pumped into their new village hall project. more...
CARING volunteers are needed in Bewdley to help treat heart attack patients. more...
RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest are being warned to watch out for salesman offering cheap leather sofas. more...
A STOURPORT mum is limbering up for her first 26-mile run when she takes part in the London Marathon to boost two causes close to her heart. more...
DETERMINED residents are attempting to take back a piece of land fenced off by neighbours by making it into a legally-declared "village green". more...
A COMPANY director died after his van collided with a lorry. more...
BEWDLEY and Cleobury Mortimer Scouts and Guides have been given a stamp of approval. more...
WORKERS in Kidderminster's carpet industry, as well as others employed in different occupations, now have a new trade union. more...
WOMEN are being urged to learn new skills by taking up the challenge of becoming adult volunteers with Girlguiding's Kidderminster division. more...
RED nose mania gripped Wyre Forest when residents of all ages rallied round to raise cash for Comic Relief. more...
A CONDUCTOR described as "living and breathing" Central Trains has been acquitted of starting a train while watching a passenger clinging to the outside. more...
TWO Netherlands police officers picked up useful information when they visited their Kidderminster counterparts. more...
TOURISM attractions in Worcestershire were put in the shop window during a travel industry fair held at Birmingham's NEC. more...
NEW members are being sought for an association of former military paratroopers. more...
YOUNG entrepreneurs from Stourport High School have swept the board at an awards ceremony for their outstanding enterprise. more...
MUSIC lovers are being urged to tune into television's Stars In Their Eyes on Saturday night to see Kidderminster's own singing sensation's take on Savage Garden singer, Darren Hayes. more...
EMPLOYERS are set to get a boost from the opening today of the first Industrial Estate Learning Zone serving Wyre Forest and its surrounding area. more...
A POSTAL worker cheated death when his delivery van burst into flames outside Broadway's High Street post office. more...
THEY all agreed the profile of Wyre Forest Patient Public Involvement Forum needed to be raised - but members of the watchdog were divided on the extent of their achievements in the first year. more...
HUNDREDS of people climbed aboard a Severn Valley steam train in an event designed to bring Wyre Forest Patient and Public Involvement Forum members face-to-face with the people they represent. more...
I WAS under the impression that we lived in a democracy where free speech and political lobbying were to be encouraged - but apparently not so, according to Labour Councillor John Buckley. more...
SIR John Stevens, retired Chief of the Metropolitan Police, has been outspoken concerning the menace of terrorism in the UK. more...
THE present suggestion for converting the extension of Cripplegate Park into a car park cannot be compared in any way with the previous idea of erecting a supermarket plus car park. more...
WHEN there is so much bad publicity about the NHS, may I share my experience. more...
THE Labour candidate up against the Vale's Conservative MP Peter Luff in the next general election is a solicitor from Birmingham. more...
A HOUSE of Lords committee chaired by Lord Radice, a board member of the pro-EU group Britain in Europe, has heavily criticised the EU's agricultural policy. more...
VALE cyclists are being encouraged to join a blossom trail bike ride to help raise funds for the Pershore branch of St John Ambulance. The starting point for the annual Blossom Trial Bikeaway is Wood Norton Conference Centre on the A44 between Evesham and Pershore. Cyclists with sponsor-ship can set off between 9.30am and 11am on Sunday, April 17. The route will be clearly sign-posted by the AA. Application forms are available from Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 710437or email angela.tid-marsh@wychavon.gov.uk. more...
I WRITE in praise of Worcestershire County Council Highways Department. more...
WOMEN and members of ethnic minority groups have responded well to a call from West Mercia Police to increase representations from those sectors of the community. more...
I AM one of those people who are not convinced about the safety of the single MMR vaccine despite recent reports to the contrary. more...
JEWELLERY made from recycled plastic bags, mouse mats created from old car tyres and even burial caskets made from unwanted paper are hitting the shops. more...
THIS Saturday will be crunch time for the Harriers. more...
BADSEY SOCIETY: Chairman Will Dallimore welcomed guests to the launch of the Development of the Parishes of Badsey and Aldington since 1807 project held at Badsey First School. Maureen Spinks, the project manager, outlined the many phases of the scheme, from the initial photographing of the enclosure maps through to their eventual digitisation. Maureen also thanked the 17 village volunteers who were currently transcribing the award schedules. Victoria Bryant and Maggi Noke of the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeological Service gave an illustrated talk demonstrating what their department would be doing with the maps and transcribed schedules. Robin Whittaker, achives mnager of the Worcestershire Record Office, unveiled a framed copy of the Aldington enclosure map before handing it to Yvette Jackson representing Badsey Remembrance Hall,where the map will be on display. The Badsey enclosure map, which is to be housed in St James'Church, was unveiled by Badsey' new vicar, the Rev Richard Court. more...
THE next walk around Romsley on Sunday, March 20, and will cover a distance of three-and-a-half miles. Meet at 2pm at Romsley crossroads. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs. Please wear suitable boots or shoes and take a raincoat and snacks and drinks. more...
AT a recent meeting, Denise Morris was appointed as "new members hostess" , and will also assist with refreshments and raffle. Peter Corti and Tom Walker are the new transport co-ordinators, so anyone unable to get to meetings who would like to attend, should contact either of them, on 01886 888560 or 01299 825444. more...
THE featured film at Kidderminster Library on Tuesday is The Motorcycle Diaries, a 2004 film directed by Walter Salles. more...
ON Sunday, the Wyre Forest group has arranged an eight mile walk at Bredon Hill. more...
THE annual meeting was held on March 7. Returning officers for the evening were Hazel Butt and Ann McKenzie. more...
A SCUBA dive calendar for the year war has been outlined, and proposed trips in the UK include include West Wales, the Isle of Wight, Weymouth, Salcombe, Plymouth, Cornwall and Falmouth, also with trips abroad to the Mediterranean and the Red Sea later in the year. more...
AT the March meeting Joan Loftus reported on the Stone team's skittles victory against Astley. more...
THE next meeting at Franche Village Hall, Wolverley Road, will include an art demonstration by Sue Scott at 8pm on Wednesday, April 13. more...
LADIES of the association and the Polish Church met a group of ladies from Poland at Trinity Methodist Church, Kidderminster. more...
ON Sunday, two rides will start at The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. more...
AT the March meeting, Phyl Delaney was congratulated on celebrating her diamond wedding. Pat Mullard also celebrates her golden wedding this month. more...
PAT Downton has been elected president, and there are three new committee members. more...
A POSTAL worker cheated death when his delivery van burst into flames outside Broadway's High Street post office. more...
A MEMBER of Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit will give a talk on Wednesday, at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, starting at 7.30pm. more...
ON March 1 at the Lion Inn, a Mitchell movement was played. more...
IN its centenary year, the society will be presenting extra rosettes at its three horticultural shows and all exhibitors at the annual show in Saturday, August 6 will be given bookmarks to mark the occasion. more...
A VALE woman is confident she will not be hitting the wall during a charity fund-raising trek in the Far East. more...
THE Labour candidate up against the Vale's Conservative MP Peter Luff in the next general election is a solicitor from Birmingham. more...
A STORE manager and married father, who grabbed a teenage girl shop assistant and kissed her after `sexual banter', has walked free from court with a conditional discharge. more...
ORGANISERS of a charity fun run are encouraging Vale folk to be quick off the mark when it comes to taking part. more...
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend a Vale hotel are set to be approved by Wychavon district councillors today. more...
WOMEN and members of ethnic minority groups have responded well to a call from West Mercia Police to increase representations from those sectors of the community. more...
A POLICEMAN showed "remarkable bravery" when he clambered down the riverbank at Evesham to rescue a man determined to kill himself in the fast flowing River Avon. more...
A HONEYBOURNE hairdresser was subjected to a terrifying ordeal after a man with a drink problem entered her shop demanding a knife. more...
THE latest proposed redevelopment of Evesham's Regal cinema has failed to win the backing of town councillors. more...
A baby boy suffered a fractured skull after he was shaken by his father and his head hit a door frame at their Evesham home, Worcester Crown Court heard. more...
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Eckington have threatened to pull up in the village if they are thrown off the site. more...
A COUPLE of lurcher hounds attacked another dog on an Evesham playing field, leaving it with stomach wounds. more...
THIS IS just a note to thank the staff of the shops on Vicar Street in Kidderminster who were so helpful when my document bag was stolen from the Rowland Hill Centre toilets. more...
AN Evesham railwayman's life has been left in tatters following a court case that found him not guilty of endangering a passenger's life. more...
AN Evesham conductor, described as `living and breathing' Central Trains, was acquitted of starting a train while watching a passenger clinging to the outside. more...
I AM a resident on Lickhill Lodge Estate, Stourport and a mother of two young children. more...
A YOUNG DJ from Evesham died after dabbling with heroin after years of being clean from drugs, a coroner's court heard. more...
A VALE high school has been named the top school in Worcestershire in the latest government league table published today. more...
IN answer to James Rayner's letter (February 24), can I assure him and everyone in Wyre Forest that recycled items collected as part of the district's recycling scheme, are not, in fact, just given away. more...
A 69-year-old supply teacher collapsed in front of a class of pupils at Evesham High School. more...
FOR two years, Parents 4 St Barnabas First School have been making the case to Save Our School against closure by Worcestershire County Council. more...
I WOULD like to offer my apologies to Louise Edginton for the comments I made about her and which were printed in last week's Shuttle/Times & News following her decision to stand as an independent in the forthcoming county council elections. more...
WE are personally and collectively outraged that Stephen Clee should demonstrate his ageism and sexism in the disgraceful attack on our colleague , Councillor Louise Edginton. (Shuttle/Times & News, March 10). more...
I REFER to the article in the Shuttle/Times & News of March 3, based on the experience of Mrs Jezukiewicz, who had attended the Primary Care Centre (PCC) at Kidderminster Hospital, with her son. more...
A KIDDERMINSTER man who denies falsely imprisoning a woman is to face trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court. more...
OVER-AMPLIFICATION is said to be no substitute for melody. How true was this on Friday! Shopping and eating at the Farmers' Market and Swan Centre in Kidderminster was accompanied by all-pervading, desensitising loud volume thrumming from an otherwise worthy Comic Relief public display. more...
A STREET collection in Kidderminster raised £190.69 for Compassion in World Farming Trust. more...
HAVING been born, educated and, with the exception of three years away at university, having lived my entire life within this county I felt that Liberal Party spokesman Mike Price was being somewhat ridiculous in his attack on me (Letters, March 10) when he seemed to suggest that in electing me as their MP the people of Wyre Forest would be handing it to some sort of outsider. more...
I AM the new landlady of The Wrens Nest public house in Kidderminster. I have just received a visit from a council official who said a complaint had been received about the untidy state of my car park. more...
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was indecently assaulted in Stourport. more...
THERE can be little doubt that Worcestershire Racial Equality Council is a troubled organisation. more...
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The women's section held their monthly meeting at St Wulstans. more...
HISTORY SOCIETY: The March meeting was attended by 60 members when Alan Bull, a registered guide, gave them an illustrated preview of the Society's outing to Hereford churches in July. more...
MICKLETON SOCIETY: The speaker at the recent meeting was Roger Pringle, director of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Not surprisingly, this was a most professional and illustrated interesting talk. more...
OUTSTANDING OLIVER: Inkberrow Players deviated from their usual pantomime to bring the village its first musical in the form of Oliver! which played to packed houses for three nights last week at the village hall. more...
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on March 2 when Mrs M Boath presided. more...
DISABILITY ADVICE AND INFORMATION: There will be a South Worcestershire member of staff at Evesham Community Contact Centre, Abbey Road on Monday March 21, from 10am to noon. They will be providing free and confidential advice session for anyone who needs help dealing with a disability-related problem. You do not need an appointment just call in. more...
FOLK EVENTS: Although due to meet on this evening in their usual venue at the Fox Hotel, on Monday in the Town Hall, Chipping Norton Heritage and Traditional Music Club turned up in force to support and participate in the folk music classes of the 93rd Chipping Norton Music Festival. The adjudicator for the class was singer, accordion and concertina player John Kirkpatrick. more...
DISABILITY ADVICE AND INFORMATION: There will be a South Worcestershire member of staff at Signpost, 4 Russell Square, on Monday, from 1pm to 3pm. They will be providing free and confidential advice session for anyone who needs help dealing with a disability related problem. You do not need an appointment. more...
DAY care patients have been getting used to the surroundings in Kemp Hospice's new premises in Kidderminster. more...
A HIGH-FLYING captain of British industry has pledged to support Kemp Hospice in his first Flora London Marathon next month. more...
REFUSE chiefs celebrated one year of recycling waste from 35,000 Wyre Forest homes and pledged to exceed Government targets even further in 2005. more...
THIS is the first glimpse of the new state-of-the-art Scout centre that the Shuttle/Times & News is aiming to build through our Operation Covert appeal. more...
A WAR veteran who helped pave the way for the Normandy Landings as one of the first soldiers to set foot on Gold Beach is to retrace his steps in the conflict with his son. more...
THE Kidderminster Shuttle has been highly commended in its company awards. more...
STRIKE action over proposed changes to local government pensions - including changing the retirement age from 60 to 65 - might disrupt Wyre Forest District Council services next week. more...
THE discovery of a policeman's helmet in the River Severn at Bewdley led to fears there was a body in the water - prompting a search by police officers, firefighters and the fire service rescue boat. more...
THE opening of Kidderminster's first cinema in two decades has been delayed after burglars raided the site and stole expensive audio equipment. more...
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Eckington have threatened to pull up in the village if they are thrown off the site. more...
THOUSANDS of people will be celebrating St Patrick's Day today. more...
THE beauty of Worcester is being staged at a city gallery. more...
IRISH eyes will be smiling down on Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall tomorrow and Saturday for a variety night celebrating the Emerald Isle. more...
JUNCTION 6 of the M5 southbound carriageway will be closed at the end of the month to allow roadworks to be carried out by the Highways Agency. more...
RAPING and pillaging - the Vikings' favourite past times - will be kept under wraps when a mock market is set up on Sunday. more...
POLICE have issued a warning after a woman lost a bag containing her medication. more...
GORDON Brown was confident he'd got it right yesterday - but his Budget was slammed in Worcestershire as an attack on the British working man. more...
A NEW 44-page guide has been produced aimed at wooing more businesses - particularly from the hi-tech sector - to Worcester. more...
SCHOOLS across Worcestershire have continued to raise standards as county teenagers' Key Stage 3 performances beat the national average in all three core subjects. more...
WORK is ploughing ahead on a major £1.5m extension and refurbishment programme at Malvern Library. more...
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 more...
DEFEAT brought a new taste to life at Sixways -- it was distinctly sour and one I don't want to saviour again this season. more...
DREWE Broughton will be on the spot to send his old club Kidderminster Harriers further into the relegation mire. more...
THREE Worcester Warriors players will board the plane with England as they bid to win the IRB Under 19 World Championships. more...
WORCESTER Ladies Under 17s defeated Canadian side Georgian Bay Ladies 53-0 at Sixways last night. more...
STOURPORT Hockey Club Ladies First XI continued their amazing record in Worcestershire Division One with a 3-1 victory against Kings Heath. more...
BARRY Williams scored twice as Droitwich Spa Hockey Club Men's First XI won promotion from West Midlands Division One. more...
WORCESTER Ladies Under 17s defeated Canadian side Georgian Bay Ladies 53-0 at Sixways last night. more...
LEDBURY Town suffered a third West Midlands League Premier Division defeat in a row without scoring last night. more...
UPTON'S Olympic three-day event gold medallist Leslie Law has started 2005 where he finished off last season -- in winning form. more...
THREE Worcester Warriors players will board the plane with England as they bid to win the IRB Under 19 World Championships. more...
DREWE Broughton will be on the spot to send his old club Kidderminster Harriers further into the relegation mire. more...
WORCESTER City's renaissance in defence continued last night with an assured 1-0 Nationwide North victory at lowly Bradford Park Avenue. more...
THERE was joy for Kidderminster Carolians under-10s and under-11s as they triumphed to win their age groups at the Birmingham and Solihull Rugby Festival hosted by Pertemp Bees. more...
STOURPORT have turned their attention towards Saturday's trip to Harborne after last weekend's scheduled match with Hereford Greyhounds was cancelled because the opposition failed to raise a team. The seconds and thirds are also away at Harborne on Saturday. more...
CHADDESLEY firsts hope for better luck when they go into the pool for a fixture on Saturday after a communication breakdown led to last week's hastily arranged clash with Warley failing to take place. more...
WITH Cleobury Mortimer's Mids South North One title push on hold for another week some of their first team players helped the seconds demolish Chaddesley Corbett 45-0. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians conceded that they were "well beaten by a far better side" after going down 36-11 to Bridgnorth in their Midlands Three West North's Worceste-rshire-Shropshire showdown. more...
SATURDAY results more...
Gloucester City 0, more...
SATURDAY results more...
SCHOOLGIRL soccer sensation Emma Smith is hoping to score a place at Leeds United's football academy after impressing in trials with the Yorkshire club. more...
CHADDESLEY Corbett did themselves proud to contain West Midlands League division two leaders Parkfield Leisure despite suffering a 2-1 defeat. more...
Result of match at Elmbridge: 1 B Hudson; 2 G Yeoman; 3 P Walker. more...
BEWDLEY Town's hopes of a league and cup double are still alive and kicking after they lifted the Worcestershire Junior Cup and strengthened their position near the top of West Midlands League division one. more...
There will be a rockabout Sunday on Stackpool. Draw 7am. more...
Venue: Elmbridge Fishery (Pheasant Pool): 1 P Walters 3lb 14oz; 2 H Diubeck 3lb 1oz; 3 S O'Donnell 1lb 5oz. more...
The Furnace Mill Open was won on Furnace Pool this week. more...
Next contest on Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, bridges 16-18 on Sunday. more...
Trout Fishing more...
Result of contest fished Sunday March 13 at Solhampton (Valley): 1 T Cooke 15lb 10 ½oz; 2 S Campbell 6lb 5oz; 3 D Saunders 5lb 7 ½oz; 4 P Bruce 5lb 1 ½oz; 5 R Campbell 4lb 9 ½oz. more...
There will be an extra match this Sunday. Draw 8.15am. more...
Result of the contest at Winterdyne KDAA pegs 91-120. more...
ROBERT George enjoyed more success when he finished second in the under-11 boys section in the final round of the West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country League. more...
JIMS Gym A are through to the final of the Kidderminster Table Tennis VP Cup after beating Harriers A 5-0. more...
KIDDERMINSTER'S chess teams slid further down the table in divisions one and two of the Wolverhampton and District League. more...
THE final two games of the Gilt Edge Short Mat Bowling League season were the Team Knock Out final and the Consolation Trophy final. more...
AMAZING Feet athletes took part in their second Inter-Club race League event in two weeks with 20 club members travelling to the Forest of Dean Trails half marathon on Sunday. more...
RISING Sun A still hold a narrow lead in the Wyre Forest section of the Trivia League after beating Black Boy. more...
THERE will be a climatic end to this year's Banks's Bewdley darts league with the two main pacesetter both shrugging off the pressure to record victories. more...
CHADDESLEY Corbett suffered a 5-2 defeat at Pershore in West Midlands Division Two with Matt Boden and Tom Boden getting their goals. They host Standard at 11am on Saturday. more...
KIDDERMINSTER firsts bounced back from their heavy Midlands Premier League defeat to Kings Heath with a 5-3 win at Old Wulfrunians despite only travelling with 10 players. Matt Edwards hit four goals with Paul Grummitt also scoring. They host Evesham at 1.30pm. more...
STOURPORT Men gave themselves an important survival boost with a convincing 6-1 win over National Premier League relegation rivals Brooklands. more...
STOURPORT Ladies completed a terrific treble when their third team followed in the footsteps of the firsts and seconds by winning promotion. more...
GOALS: 6 Foster, 5 Sturrock, Beardsley, 3 Keates, 2 Birch, Hatswell, Mullins, Russell, 1 Appleby, Brown, Langmead, Matias, Roberts, Stamp, Og. more...
AFTER watching a very committed performance at Notts County I really believe we can stay in the Football League if we keep this level of performance up. more...
MAT Kendrick reports from Meadow Lane more...
COLIN Youngjohns has ruled out "doing a Delia" and taking to the field to rally fans for Saturday's crunch clash with Rushden . more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have raised the stakes ahead of their survival showdown with Rushden and Diamonds by billing it as the biggest game in their history. more...
KIDDERMINSTER keeper John Danby has cited a settled defensive line up as the secret to their recent success ahead of Saturday's survival showdown with Rushden. more...
STOURPORT stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a 3-0 victory over Marlow at the weekend. more...
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