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Leisure

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Festival Theatre, Malvern

JOE and his decorated garment have been with us for the best part of 40 years yet the show manages to stay fresh and alive to new generations.   more...

Much Ado About Nothing - Everyman

A FULL-scale Shakespeare with dazzling Elizabethan costume may seem like overkill for the confines of the Other Space studio but director Sue Colverd and her team have produced a winner.   more...

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (PG)

NEVER has so much pouting been done by so many in such a short space of time.   more...

Saw (18)

IF you fancy spending your Saturday night peeping out nervously from behind a cushion, then Saw could be the movie for you.   more...

The Sixth Lamentation By William Brodrick

This is a wonderful first book by this writer.   more...

Some Cities Doves

DOVES are flying high and bringing with it a Manchester scene once thought dead and long buried.   more...

Alfie (15)

GOLDEN boy Jude Law takes on the impossible challenge of assuming a role made famous by the legendary Michael Caine, in this remake of classic sixties Brit flick Alfie.   more...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Malvern Theatres

FIRST performed in 1968 when it started life as a 20-minute school play, the first offering by the Rice/Lloyd Webber partnership, the phenomenon that is Joseph must have been seen by just about everybody. Except me!   more...

Tapping

THERE'S definitely going to be a spring in everyone's step at the Birmingham Hippodrome as Tap Dogs bring their phenomenal tap dancing talent to Birmingham Hippodrome.   more...

Fly past

ORGANISERS of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford have unveiled a number of star aircraft as the countdown to the world's largest military airshow begins.   more...

Hoping they can tap into success

ENTHUSIASTIC youngsters from a Stoke Prior dance class are taking part in the West Midlands Dance Festival.   more...

Joe to return

FOLLOWING the giant success of their Jack and the Beanstalk panto last Christmas Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre has already announced that Joe Pasquale will be returning there this coming festive season in the spectacular Peter Pan, playing the role Smee.   more...

It's a fresh twist for an old tale

THE classic children's fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood is given a crazy new makeover on Saturday at the Malvern Theatres.   more...

Chicago returns

THE national tour of the smash hit musical, Chicago, will play Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre again later this month.   more...

What's On Guide

Thursday, March 3   more...

RSC's jewel in the crown

SIR Donald Sinden performs in The Hollow Crown at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from tomorrow.   more...

Dark themes of classic tale

THE dark and powerful themes in William Golding's celebrated novel Lord of the Flies are explored in Pilot Theatre's award-winning touring production, which arrives at Birmingham's Old Rep Theatre for a short run from Tuesday.   more...

Where to go

Wednesday,   more...

Still wowing them

Review - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday   more...

Family feast of flute

A FAMILY concert of Peter and the Wolf will be held in Barnt Green.   more...

`Pet' show

ONE of Britains most successful recording artists will be performing in Worcestershire next week.   more...

Golden opportunity

ONE of the country's leading opera highlight groups will be stopping off in Worcestershire.   more...

News

Find a voice at town hall conference

WOMEN will be encouraged to share their aspirations and ambitions during a day-long conference in Redditch Town Hall.   more...

Shelter `as bad as before'

A NEW bus shelter in Wythall which councillors criticised for attracting antisocial behaviour has been replaced - with one "equally as bad".   more...

Picture perfection

BUDDING snappers can discover how to take the perfect picture this weekend.   more...

Choir to star at charity night

THE Redditch branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is holding a 24th birthday concert this weekend with the Bel Canto Choir the stars of the show.   more...

Speak easy

ALCESTER High School pupils scooped first prize in Alcester Rotary Club's eighteenth Youth Speaks contest.   more...

Parental leave plan pushes up pressure

WORCESTER businesses will be hit hard by the Government's latest high profile announcements on maternity leave, claim bosses.   more...

Vaccine help

YOUNGSTERS across South Warwickshire are being warned to guard themselves against an outbreak of mumps that is sweeping the county.   more...

Open day to help over 50s back to work

WORCESTER employers are to offer valuable roles to people aged 50 or above at an open day hosted by Jobcentre Plus later this month.   more...

Collision

A BIDFORD man was airlifted to Redditch's Alexandra Hospital after a head-on collision between two vehicles on an icy road in Temple Grafton.   more...

Bitter pill for Boots

HEALTH and beauty chain Boots highlighted further pain for the retail sector after it warned that its annual profits would fall below hopes.   more...

Two killed in accident

A MINIBUS which careered into the central barrier of the A46 near Alcester left two people dead and others seriously injured.   more...

Works party charity boost for colleague

COLLEAGUES of a man who died from a rare and aggressive form of cancer have raised £2,500 in his memory.   more...

Shop attacked by bored youths

AN Alcester chip shop owner has said bored teenagers are turning the town's shopkeepers into victims.   more...

Appeal for council cash

THE boss of Alcester's Greig Centre has made a heartfelt plea to residents to back calls for extra funding from the town council.   more...

Maths magicians

THINGS seem to be adding up for two Alcester Grammar School pupils whose gift for maths has earned them a place in a top competition.   more...

Blaze may be linked to break-in

A BLAZE that swept through an Alcester warehouse causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage to the roof and machinery may have been started deliberately.   more...

Plotting Court's season

COUGHTON Court will open its door for the new season this weekend and it promises to be an explosive year for the stately home.   more...

Cold reception for police `hotline'

STUDLEY residents say they have been frustrated by constant `hold' music when trying to use a village hall phone `hotline' to police.   more...

Roundabout review

RESIDENTS are to be consulted on a major safety scheme to improve the large Oakenshaw roundabout at the southern end of the Alvechurch Highway.   more...

100 years ago

March 4, 1905   more...

50 years ago

March 4, 1955   more...

Appealing for church musicians

TALENTED musicians will raise the roof of a town church in aid of the Asian tsunami appeal.   more...

Common Sense

AN energetic mum is donning her trainers and running the Flora London Marathon for a cause close to her heart.   more...

25 years ago

February 29, 1980   more...

Shape up for good cause

FITNESS fanatics are urged to shape up for a charity fun run around Arrow Valley Countryside Centre in May.   more...

College's operatic frolics

A FUN and easy introduction to opera is on offer at Kingsley College Theatre this week.   more...

Group hoping for cash boost

A CHARITY which supports Redditch parents following the death of an adult child has applied to The Big Lottery for a further three years' funding.   more...

Co-op plan for homes kicked out

DEVELOPERS say they might appeal after plans for new housing in Studley were thrown out by Stratford Council.   more...

Dreaming of success

REDDITCH band My Girl Sleeps have continued their phenomenal success by winning the national Battle of the Bands Grand Final, held recently at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall.   more...

Wythall Writers

MEMORIES of food was the subject for the group's short stories at their meeting on February 10 and they enjoyed their annual pub meal a fortnight later.   more...

Wythall Photographic Society

MEMBERS enjoyed a print lecture by Barry Wheway ARPS, followed by the second print competition the following week.   more...

Warwickshire Local History Society

At its recent meeting, members of the Warwickshire Local History Society were treated to stimulating lecture by Glenn Foard, project officer of the Battlefields Trust.   more...

The Redditch Society

Professional photographer Derek Force gave the recent talk entitled 100 Best Views.   more...

Solihull & District Orchid Society

THE February meeting began on a sad note with the announcement of the sudden death of Irish Carney.   more...

Web of fun for pupils

WOODROW First School abandoned normal lessons on Friday to focus entirely on art and design activities for the day.   more...

Redditch Bonsai

THE society meets at Webheath Village Hall, Heathfield Road, Webheath, every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.   more...

Merry Wives of Alcester

ON February 22, members enjoyed a very interesting evening with a pottery demonstration from Flame Studio Ceramics.   more...

Ladies Probus Club of Alcester

AT the January meeting there was a bring-and-buy sale before lunch, followed by a quiz enjoyed by all present.   more...

Inner Wheel Club of Redditch

PRESIDENT Sue Whiteside opened the February meeting with the raffle prize, a seasonal pot of snowdrops, won by Gladys Weedell.   more...

Feckenham Forest History Society

At the February meeting of the society, a large gathering of members and visitors enjoyed an illustrated history of Redditch given by well known local historian Ralph Richardson.   more...

Cookhill Keyboard Club

Cookhill Keyboard Club is proud to announce its patron, Penny Weedon, one of the country's leading organists, will be giving her annual patron's concert on Friday, March 18, at Cookhill Village Hall, 7.30 for 8 pm.   more...

Cookhill & District Gardening Association

ON Valentines night, Nick Houghton from Where Next Nursery gave an amusing and informative presentation to a packed audience.   more...

Cookhill WI

AT the January meeting, members were transported to St Petersburg and inland to Moscow along the canals and waterways with Mrs Sally Herd, guest speaker, as guide.   more...

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)

In line with CAMRA's ongoing campaign for a full pint, or " Honest Pint" as we call it, a postcard blitz of local MPs was recently conducted and we have started to receive replies from our elected representatives.   more...

Alcester WI

MEMBERS who braved the wet and windy weather to attend the February meeting were rewarded with a lively and cheery talk by Mr Clews of the RSPB.   more...

College staff stage strike

DISGRUNTLED lecturers at Redditch NEW College took part in a one-day walkout over pay.   more...

`I was determined to survive to see my children grow up'

CANCER Research UK has paid tribute to Redditch cancer survivor Gail Perrins by dedicating a bench in her favourite beauty spot at Ragley Hall.   more...

Alcester Civic Society

IN January, speaker Paul Haffner gave a fascinating talk, with magnificent slides, on his sponsored trip to Peru in aid of Action Medical Research.   more...

Armed raider gets six years

AN armed robber who carried out a series of raids on Midlands convenience stores, including one in Studley, has been jailed for six years.   more...

Appeals for action on gangs

A WEARY call for more action to curb gangs hanging around Headless Cross once more went out to police and parents at a neighbourhood meeting.   more...

Group going from strength to strength

BATCHLEY residents who joined forces in 1999 to form a support group want to take on a full-time development manager.   more...

ASBO for neighbour `from hell'

A BATCHLEY "neighbour from hell" has been served with an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) after residents suffered years of misery at her hands.   more...

Diamond dancing duo

A CHANCE meeting at a village hall dance in Surrey led to a lifetime of love for Headless Cross couple Charles and Peggy Crapnell.   more...

Popular deputy took his own life

A FORMER Redditch teacher who feared he was a "professional failure" jumped 40 feet to his death from the top storey of CrownGate Shopping Centre car park in Worcester, an inquest heard.   more...

Tucker's trial!

A FIGHTING fit Redditch doctor is running the London marathon next month.   more...

OAP's death was `not gross neglect' - coroner

A WEBHEATH pensioner died days after an operation at the Alexandra Hospital but Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round ruled out medical neglect as a cause of death.   more...

NEXT up and running

SHOPPERS poured into the Kingfisher Centre at the weekend when its latest store swung open its doors.   more...

Questions asked over festival cost

A THOROUGH investigation into the cost to taxpayers of the ambitious "AIR" music festival in June is being urged by the Tories.   more...

Private returns

A HEADLESS Cross soldier is returning home after a six-month posting to war-torn Afghanistan.   more...

Injunctions for antisocial pair

THE "prolific" antisocial behaviour of two Church Hill men has resulted in injunctions being served by Redditch Council and a warning that more will follow if others persist in causing trouble.   more...

Woman guilty of eBay scam

A REDDITCH woman has been ordered to pay nearly £1,000 compensation and given a Community Punishment Order after selling fake designer handbags using the eBay online auction site.   more...

Special crew

REDDITCH'S Special Constables have hit the streets in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour and vehicle crime.   more...

Shotgun death suicide verdict

A WEBHEATH man shot himself in the head at his home after leaving a note for his sister.   more...

Family in blaze drama

A HEADLESS Cross family had to climb to safety through a window after they were trapped on the first floor of their burning pub.   more...

Palm trees for the chop

REDDITCH'S famous palm trees - which have been the focal point of the Kingfisher Shopping Centre for some 25 years - will be chopped down over fears they could topple over.   more...

Shock at speed through village

AMAZING figures from a week-long traffic survey in Cookhill reveal speeding motorists would have racked up a massive £2 million in fines had they been prosecuted.   more...

Revving up for charity drive

A GROUP of bikers from Redditch and surrounding areas will be getting into gear to bring some Easter cheer to poorly youngsters at Birmingham Children's Hospital.   more...

POLICE STEP UP PATROLS

POLICE are stepping up patrols in and around Redditch Town Centre to tackle an increase in robberies since the new year.   more...

Council tax is kept low

TOWNSFOLK, who have been waiting for news of how much council tax they will have to pay, can breathe a sigh of relief.   more...

MP's anger at closure

THE Spa-based Customs and Excise Office will close, along with the Army Medals Office, a Government minister has announced.   more...

Cash windfall for Spa estate

RESIDENTS of the town's Westlands Estate will see their shopping centre smartened up after a shock donation of £15,000 from Wychavon District Council.   more...

All's fair for town trade

DROITWICH Spa is well on its way to becoming a Fair Trade town - and to keep the campaign rolling, organisers will mark the start of a national fortnight celebrating ethical produce.   more...

£2m bid failure

ELDERLY folk in Droitwich will not receive a £2million sheltered housing boost from the Government.   more...

Ideas for lido are wanted

DROITWICH Spa lido will be demolished despite years of campaigning by devastated Spa residents.   more...

It's a matter of life and death

IN the early 1950s there were a number of high profile executions which were key to bringing about the eventual abolition of capital punishment.   more...

Deep thinkers

THOUGHTFUL Girl Guides at St Joseph's Primary School celebrated National Thinking Day with a series of activities, including dressing up in their Guide uniform.   more...

Governors quit board

FOUR governors have resigned from the board of a troubled special school in Bromsgrove because of a lack of support and unfair criticism from County Hall, the Advertiser/Messenger can exclusively reveal.   more...

Fundraising in our sleep

SLEEPY-HEADS at Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School went bananas in pyjamas in aid of St Richard's Hospice.   more...

Father slams leisure centre

THE father of a terminally ill boy has slammed Bromsgrove's Dolphin Centre, which he claims fails to meet new disability legislation.   more...

Seeds of success for crowning glory

A LOCAL garden centre has been named the top plant seller in Britain.   more...

In hospital for three days

A BROMSGROVE diabetic ended up in hospital for three days after calling 999 when he lost confidence in the GP out-of-hours service.   more...

Crime alleys to be closed?

TWO historic Bromsgrove footpaths face closure and diversion in a bid to combat crime near three town schools.   more...

Does a child have to die?

by Christopher Flavell   more...

Rover jobs to be axed?

UNCERTAINTY continues to hang over the future of Bromsgrove jobs at the Rover and MG car factory in Longbridge.   more...

Historic door to return

A DOOR in a wall, which vicars of old used as a shortcut from the vicarage to Bromsgrove's St John's Church, will be repaired and put back in place as soon as possible.   more...

Bullying claims dismissed by head

THE concerned parent of a Bromsgrove pupil has hit out at his former school's bullying policy claiming a knife was brought into the school and held to another pupil's throat.   more...

All the work has paid off

A NEW secondary school library in The Gambia, funded by Bromsgrove residents, has been named after a town man.   more...

Village promise not kept

UNHAPPY residents who bought into the dream of a `modern rural village' now face the possibility of further development on their doorstep.   more...

Good sports

PUPILS at a town school are celebrating after they received another prestigious sports award.   more...

Bringing life back to the lake

MAJOR improvement work has been carried out at a Tardebigge lake to preserve its special site of scientific interest status.   more...

Home help

A NEW day support service for homeless young people has been launched in Bromsgrove.   more...

Thanks John - new hope for Africa

A CATSHILL resident was so moved after visiting a Gambia school he is determined to raise the funds to build a new classroom for them.   more...

Seeds of success for crowning glory

A LOCAL garden centre has been named the top plant seller in Britain.   more...

Barnt Green Garden Society

The society started its 2005 programme with a most interesting talk and slide-show from author and photographer Gordon Forrest who talked about Worcestershire wildlife. Gordon is a very enthusiastic member of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and his knowledge of our local flora and fauna is impressive.   more...

Since when did America become enemy of UK?

L SPITERI rightly says we should compare Britain's contribution to the EU with the subsidies we receive in return.   more...

Hadzor & Oddingley WI

Jenny Marsh, our president, welcomed members to the February meeting. Our secretary, Anne Ballard, read the minutes and gave reminders about several events including the annual council meeting and group meeting.   more...

I wonder at the cost of all this

I READ Sundeep Kumar's recent article regarding the council's refuse recyclable scheme with interest and a sense of hopelessness.   more...

Bentley Pauncefoot WI

February's WI meeting was opened by our president, Lynne Reading, who greeted members and extended a very warm welcome to two guests.   more...

Her lack of objectivity

JOY Turner clearly shows her lack of objectivity when analysing the Prospective Parliamentary candidates for Worcester - she mentions everyone's shortcomings except for Mike Foster's.   more...

Bromsgrove WI

After the traditional singing of Jerusalem, our February meeting opened with Joyce Karle, vice-president, taking us through the afternoon in the absence of Brenda Jenkins, who was unable to attend.   more...

Why are they taxed?

WHY is the "minimum wage" used as a "maximum wage" by large corporate employers such as supermarkets and breweries who bank profits of millions every year?   more...

Friends of the Princess of Wales Community Hospital

The Friends held their AGM prior to Christmas with the same officers being returned for a further term - chair: Barbara Armstrong; treasurer: Tina Reilly and secretary: Dave Dyer.   more...

Centre's service awards

THE Kingfisher Shopping Centre proudly announced the first set of winners in its Customer Service Awards for 2005.   more...

Not receptive

IT'S all very well intending to abandon analogue services in 2010, but I would suggest the problems with digital are sorted out first.   more...

Exploitation of children

NEW Labour seems to be running shy in Wychavon.   more...

Blossom not bags!

SPRING in Worcestershire can be a treat for the senses. Blossom trails are coming into flower and offer motorists and their passengers the chance of an enjoyable leisure drive in the surrounding countryside.   more...

Sad occasion

I AM a shocked and saddened Droitwich Spa resident.   more...

Sad occasion for the Spa

I AM a shocked and saddened Droitwich Spa resident.   more...

Destruction of our town

ATTENDING a Wychavon council committee meeting last month regarding our lido I have to say the atmosphere was electric, there were over 300 people supporting SALT.   more...

Joining in

ATTENDING a family party I collected more than 100 signatures of people wanting to save Droitwich lido.   more...

Lost for ever

WE are disgusted that Wychavon District Council is closing down Droitwich Lido. There is very little for the under fifteens to do in Droitwich.   more...

Disdain for Droitwich

I WOULD like to express my disbelief with the Wychavon councillors' obvious disdain for the people of Droitwich's strong feelings about their lido.   more...

Refund us

IF goods you buy are not as advertised, then you are entitled to a refund.   more...

Let's sever our ties

FOLLOWING Wychavon District Council's decision regarding the lido, and other disastrous decisions concerning the Market Hall/Waitrose and the location of the marina, I agree with Peter Pinfield that we should sever our ties with Wychavon.   more...

60 years ago March 3, 1945

BROMSGROVE Cottage Hospital made a loss of £247 last year, the first for many years. This was due mainly to a rise in the nurses' wage bill of £619, repairs of £161 and £163 for foodstuffs. But despite the shortfall patient fees were still to be kept at pre-war prices.   more...

50 years ago March 5, 1955

LOCAL industrialist Sir High Chance gave a talk and film show at the Roebuck Hotel on the history and traditions of Bromsgrove's ancient Court Leet. His audience comprised police, magistrates and members of the court. Apart from the annual dinner, it was the first time in living memory the court had gathered for an out-of-court function. Sir Hugh told his audience in 1935 the Bailiff's chain of office had grown so long it was divided with the shorter portion being given to the Reeve.   more...

25 years ago February 29, 1980

THE date for work to start on the pedestrianisation of Bromsgrove High Street had been set for March 9. Through traffic would be banned from the town centre between New Road and Stratford Road, except for deliveries. As yet there were no plans to plant trees or lay paving.   more...

Tax increase sparks anger

HOW angry I am to see we are getting yet another Council Tax increase.   more...

No choice

I COULD hardly believe my eyes when I read that Bromsgrove District Council will start charging disabled badge holders to park!   more...

June tribute

THE story regarding County Councillor June Longmuir losing her county education role made sad reading.   more...

Action to stop speeders

I READ with interest the comments written by John Harris of Forest Close, regarding the speed of the traffic on the Alcester Road.   more...

There's little too choose

HAVING received a copy of the society magazine, Limited Edition I was intrigued by the feature on Bromsgrove's MP, Julie Kirkbride in which she said, "Michael (Howard) is a viable alternative to Tony Blair because he's the complete opposite."   more...

Bit of a flap over waste

RECENTLY I took delivery of a flatpack coffee table and, having erected it, had the box and packaging to dispose of.   more...

Bowl along and use this facility

THE recent report on Rubery Bowling Green and the position of the Rubery, Sheldon and John Connolly Club (RSJC) either missed or ignored some information.   more...

PM's funding claim rapped

CONSERVATIVE parliamentary candidate Karen Lumley has questioned the Prime Minister's claim that funding for Worcestershire schoolchildren has improved - a claim made during his visit to Redditch.   more...

Pension pledge for folk

SHADOW pensions minister Nigel Waterson MP dropped into Redditch last week to chat with pensioners about the Tory's new pre-election pledges.   more...

Play's boost

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Arts Team has awarded a cash grant to a Hollywood organisation to help it get even more creative.   more...

Appeal for extra funds

REDDITCH needs far more funding for youth workers says a town and county councillor.   more...

Trio to get reception

THREE of the eight Worcestershire county councillors representing Redditch will stand down before the next election in May.   more...

MP impressed by Abbey visit

By Julian Seva   more...

Rush-hour chaos to go on for years

MOTORISTS will have to endure jam-packed rush-hour city streets until at least 2011 because there is no extra funding for a new bridge or bypass.   more...

Woman found hanged from stairs

A PERSHORE woman hanged herself the day after the death of her elderly mother, an inquest heard.   more...

Spiritualist set to star in Hollywood

A SPIRITUALIST who was branded a "witch" by Worcestershire residents has won a regular slot on a Sky TV programme - and is also promised a Hollywood career.   more...

Bomb expert killed in a hail of bullets

A BOMB disposal expert from Kidderminster who was working in Iraq was killed in a hail of bullets, an inquest has heard.   more...

Couple trapped in wreck of car

FIREFIGHTERS spent three-and-a-half hours freeing two people from the mangled wreck of a car after it careered off the road near Droitwich last night.   more...

Family angst at tax bill rise

FAMILIES in Worcester have reacted with dismay at the news they face a council tax increase of 3.8 per cent, or £44 for the average household.   more...

Croome Park set to reopen to public

WHEN National Trust properties close for the winter, the work continues behind closed doors as visitors will find out this week.   more...

Biker removed his helmet, then died

A MOTORCYCLIST who is believed to have removed his helmet because of toothache died from massive head injuries following a crash.   more...

Adam Ant lookalike is no Goody Two Shoes...

POLICE are on the look out for a man resembling the 1980s pop star Adam Ant and an accomplice who they want to speak to about a burglary spree at restaurants.   more...

Rising number of ASBOs dished out

THE number of anti-social behaviour orders being handed out to yobs in West Mercia continued to rise in the last year, the Home Office has revealed.   more...

A LICENCE TO SPEED

A FOREIGNER caught speeding on camera in an accident blackspot in Worcester was let off scot-free by West Mercia Constabulary - as he does not hold a UK driving licence.   more...

Council tax increase for residents

STUDLEY and Alcester residents will pay an average of another £37 in council tax from April.   more...

A clean sweep at hospital

"THINK clean" was the crucial message on Monday at the Alexandra Hospital as visitors and patients were asked to help in the fight against infection.   more...

End this farcical loophole

TWO cars are driving side-by-side down a road. Both are speeding - and both are caught by a speed camera.   more...

Auction for Acorns

TELEVISION personality Philip Serrell, from The Antiques Roadshow and Bargain Hunt, will act as auctioneer at a fund-raising event in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice Appeal.   more...

PCs taken in raid on health centre

TWO Dell computers worth a total of £1,000 were stolen from the Smallwood Health Centre in Church Green West.   more...

Sneak theft

AN opportunist thief sneaked in to an unlocked house and stole a purse and jewellery.   more...

Appeal after car thief's Free ride

A BRAZEN thief jumped into a car and drove off while a driver dropped off some refuse for recycling.   more...

Bags snatched from parked car

A MOTORIST had two bags snatched from the front seat of her car after pulling over to look at a map.   more...

Witness appeal

REDDITCH police are investigating an alleged indecent of exposure in Watery Lane at about 2.20pm on Saturday, February 19.   more...

College raid

POLICE are appealing for information after a projector was stolen from Redditch NEW College during business hours.   more...

Bag taken

A WYTHALL pensioner noticed her handbag had gone missing after a man selling dusters called at her home.   more...

Ordeal at cashpoint

A WOMAN was robbed of her cash card by two men as she used an ATM at HSBC in Alcester Road, Studley, at about 8pm on Sunday.   more...

Cyclist shot in ear

A CYCLIST was shot in the ear with a pellet gun while cycling along the A435 at Portway.   more...

A day at the races

YOUNGSTERS had a taste of horse racing when they were treated to a recreation of a race night.   more...

Lido group vows to battle on to save pool

CAMPAIGNERS who fought a bitter battle to save Droitwich Lido have vowed to fight on until the bulldozers move in.   more...

Mayor applauds mosque's efforts

MUSLIMS from across Worcester raised almost £4,000 in half an hour following a request for donations from Mayor of Worcester Allah Ditta.   more...

Workers `exposed' by BBC

FIFTEEN employees of a Worcestershire-based company have been "withdrawn from front line services" after undercover journalists exposed disturbing evidence of violence, abuse and assaults against detainees.   more...

It's the perfect excuse to wear a wig to work!

BAKED bean baths, head shaving and leg-waxing - it can only mean one thing - Red Nose Day is back.   more...

Thoughts about returning home

As we enter the last month of the tour, and start to tick off weeks rather than months off the "chuff chart", it's difficult for my TA colleagues and me not to have at least one eye on returning home, the day job, and re-gaining our former lives.   more...

We're keeping the superbugs at bay!

WORCESTER MP Michael Foster says he is immensely impressed by the precautions being taken by Worcestershire Royal Hospital to prevent "superbug" infections.   more...

No more noisy tots next door, please...

PARENTS of tots who attend a day nursery want it to expand and introduce an after-school club - but neighbours have objected to more "shrieking" children.   more...

Grant to improve estate's shopping

A COUNCILLOR who has been working to rejuvenate Droit wich's Westlands estate is celebrating after securing £15,000 to enhance the community's shopping area.   more...

There's still time to enter your baby for competition

TIME is running out for proud parents to enter their beautiful babies and toddlers in the Worcester News Baby of the Year 2005 competition!   more...

Sport

Darts results and standings

Evesham Ladies League   more...

Pool standings

Evesham and District League   more...

Latest crib league news

Evesham & District League   more...

New date for meeting

THIS year's Cotswold Hunt Point-to-Point fixture has been moved from its traditional date in April to the Sunday before the National Hunt Festival at nearby Prestbury Park.   more...

New teams take league place

AT LAST week's annual general meeting, the Prudden Road Surfacing League will comprise of five divisions this year following the surprise last minute entry of Ullenhall.   more...

Earn draw in doubles

Evesham and District Association   more...

Pundits offer racing help

THE Cheltenham and Three Counties annual Festival Preview evening takes place next Wednesday in the Gold Cup room at Chelten-ham Racecourse.   more...

May date for biathlon

EVESHAM Swimming Club is proud to announce that, with the continued and generous support of Wychavon Leisure, the 20th annual biathlon will take place on Sunday May 8.   more...

26/03/05 - Droitwich taste derby defeat

Droitwich 10 Hereford 55   more...

Monarchs victorious

SEVERELY under strength West Midlands Phones B were no match for champions Lickey Monarchs in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table League Division One.   more...

Seconds secure promotion

HOCKEY: Bromsgrove 2nd XI 10 Ludlow Men 2nd XI 0   more...

Edged out in thriller

HOCKEY: Bromsgrove 1st XI 3 Leamington 1st XI 4   more...

Hunt at the double

HOCKEY: Droitwich 1st XI 3 Barlaston 1st XI 2   more...

Late winners

BASKETBALL: Bromsgrove Blaze A 60 Wolverley 55   more...

Champions set sights on keeping title despite loss

A PLACE in the National Knockout stages beckons for Bromsgrove Indoor Bowls Club - despite losing to City of Gloucester over the weekend.   more...

Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2004/2005

HOME, away   more...

Four-try salvo maintains Pershore's title quest

Shipston 6, Pershore 26pts   more...

Darts results and standings

Evesham Ladies League   more...

Pool standings

Evesham and District League   more...

Latest crib league news

Evesham & District League   more...

Home defeat is a disaster

Pershore 0,   more...

Batters hit the heights

FOUR players reached their retirement score as Dumbleton rattled up a mammoth 134-5 against Overbury in the latest round of action in the Worcester Board Indoor League.   more...

May date for biathlon

EVESHAM Swimming Club is proud to announce that, with the continued and generous support of Wychavon Leisure, the 20th annual biathlon will take place on Sunday May 8.   more...

Four-try salvo maintains Pershore's title quest

Shipston 6, Pershore 26pts   more...

Countdown to Festival

ALL roads now lead to Cheltenham for the first ever four-day Festival of racing when Best Mate will hopefully be back to bid for an historic fourth consecutive victory in the Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.   more...

Table title for Tristan

LITTLETON Supermarine's Tristan Gretton beat Andy Bryant (Bengeworth Lions) in one of the best finals witnessed for several years in Sunday's Evesham Journal sponsored Lower Division Singles.   more...

Thame tamed by Matt's finishes

Thame Utd 0, Evesham Utd 4   more...

2/3/05 - City bid to profit from mad March

NOW that we've entered March, there are just two months left to the season and we've got a lot of games coming up in a small period of time.   more...

Woods a winner

Evesham WMC   more...

Borough maul Reds

Redditch United 1   more...

26/03/05 - Boars not safe yet

Kettering 40 Bromsgrove 15   more...

Mixed fortunes on road

A COLD sunny day greeted Bredon Under-12s squad on their visit to face Cheltenham Tigers in Bishops Cleeve.   more...

Youngsters battle hard in defeat

Evesham U-13 7, Shipston 31pts   more...

Tarplee takes try plaudits

EVESHAM welcomed Camp Hill to Avon Street last Sunday for an Under-9s fixture.   more...

Tim's try a treat

Ledbury II, 0   more...

Bs sting confident visitors

Berkswell & Balsall 20pts, Evesham 5   more...

Rob and Bob point way

THE course at The Vale Golf and Country Club has been in superb condition especially the greens.   more...

Impressive Spa stun leaders

Droitwich Spa 3 University of Birmingham 0   more...

Fishers backlog

CONCERNED Redditch rugby team coach Steve Moore saw his side miss out on another game on Saturday as Woodrush cried off due to a waterlogged pitch.   more...

Spartak lead slips away as Highgate grab draw

Highgate United 2 Barnt Green Spartak 2   more...

Kings stroll

Kings Norton 2nd 76   more...

Late show puts young guns through to final

Barnt Green Spartak 1Bromsgrove Rovers Reserves 2   more...

Gritty Rovers make point

Clevedon Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1   more...

Mullen opens door for striker

MANAGER Jimmy Mullen has tried to bring striker Arthur Appleton back to Bromsgrove Rovers.   more...

Alcester set for Tech showdown

Alcester 5   more...

2/3/05 - Harriers' injury-hit defender is bidding to return

DEFENDER Reuben Hazell could soon make his long-awaited debut for Kidderminster Harriers after recovering from a serious knee injury.   more...

Martin gets off the mark

Droitwich U11s 56 Old Saltleians U11s 0   more...

Boars not safe yet

Kettering 40 Bromsgrove 15   more...

Droitwich taste derby defeat

Droitwich 10 Hereford 55   more...

Hill's in chair

THE series of meetings at New Road for members of the Worcester-shire Cricket Society continues next Tuesday night.   more...

Batters hit the heights

FOUR players reached their retirement score as Dumbleton rattled up a mammoth 134-5 against Overbury in the latest round of action in the Worcester Board Indoor League.   more...

Schools on board

EVESHAM Cricket Club has signed formal Club-School Agree-ments with Prince Henry's and Evesham High Schools.   more...

BROWN AXES UNITED TRIO

THE Valley's revolving doors have been swinging out of control this week as four fresh faces joined the ranks at the cost of three others.   more...

2/3/05 - Brown in hospital op drama

JAMES Brown has been rushed into hospital with appendicitis.   more...

Weather hits Bees teams

STUDLEY Women and Studley Women Reserves both had their games called off due to the waterlogged pitches.   more...

Nine's credit

Racing Warwick 1   more...

Teenage keeper turns top scorer for champs Warwick

MAPPLEBOROUGH Green teenager Tom Lewis went from saving goals to scoring them and has inspired his team to become the Coventry under 15 League Champions.   more...

Ambassador say yes with cup final spot

THE Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League will be represented in the finals of the Worcestershire FA Junior and Minor Cups.   more...

Spa put an end to their county drought

DROITWICH Spa will end a 40-year drought when they step out for a cup final next week.   more...

Nomads look to the future

WORCESTER Nomads Cricket Club is on the up and building for the future, according to its chairman.   more...

Westfields facing defender absence in crucial period

WESTFIELDS defender Dave Howes looks set to miss the rest of their Travel Factory Alliance season with a knee injury.   more...

Harriers' injury-hit defender is bidding to return

DEFENDER Reuben Hazell could soon make his long-awaited debut for Kidderminster Harriers after recovering from a serious knee injury.   more...

Trophy final closer as Bulls sink Town

HEREFORD United overcame a disastrous opening 15 minutes to march into the last eight of the FA Trophy for the first time in four years.   more...

Bulls boss delivers praise for underdogs as United go through

HEREFORD United's director of football Graham Turner admitted his side were ruffled by underdogs Eastwood Town in last night's 4-2 FA Trophy fifth round replay win at Edgar Street.   more...

Brown in hospital op drama

JAMES Brown has been rushed into hospital with appendicitis.   more...

Be a Villian for a week!

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Little Villans can get down to an Easter week of football courtesy of Aston Villa.   more...

Theo's Streetes ahead!

TEENAGE football star Theo Streete has been picked to play for Walsall FC.   more...

Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up

Charlton Rvs A 3,   more...

Robins recruiting girls

EVESHAM United's thriving girls football section is looking to recruit new players for next season.   more...

Three on the trot

EVESHAM College's Soccer Academy made it three wins out of three when they defeated their County League counterparts from Pershore 6-1.   more...

Littleton need spot on Major!

Littleton 1,   more...

Top two take points in title chase

THE top for sides in Journal Division One of the Strat-ford Alliance locked horns last weekend when the top two Ilmington and Halfords both recorded victories.   more...

Delight follows despair

IT'S been a bitter sweet seven days for leading Evesham Sunday League football side Ambassador.   more...

Cider sunk as Town book place in semis

MORETON Town Sunday reached the last four of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League's Bluck Cup competition as goals from Knight (2), Stevens and Kirk defeated Cider Mill.   more...

Skipper sits out Super

SKIPPER Gavin O'Toole will be missing when Evesham United bid to extend their unbeaten home record in the Southern League to nine matches.   more...

Billy banned

FORMER Evesham United goalkeeper received a 12-month ban after testing positive for cocaine.   more...

Lye pain for Frain

ALVECHURCH'S backlog of league games continued to pile up with another postponement this time against Coalville at Lye Meadow.   more...

Big Kev's a buzzin'

THE emergence of big Kevin Francis has already lifted morale at the Beehive.   more...

Eggstra courses

TENNIS: A week-long Easter tennis camp for children is being run by Penntenn Coaching.   more...

Borough maul Reds

Redditch United 1   more...

Skipper sits out Super

SKIPPER Gavin O'Toole will be missing when Evesham United bid to extend their unbeaten home record in the Southern League to nine matches.   more...

Tonks' week in Italy

BROMSGROVE & Redditch AC's racewalker Sharon Tonks recently spent a week training with in Italy with their National squad at a small town south of Turin.   more...

Half marks!

ALCESTER Grammar School runners picked up half of the awards on offer at the County Schools Cross Country Championships at Princethorpe College recently.   more...

Premier trophy on offer

FOOTBALL fans will get the chance to see the Barclays Premiership Trophy next Monday, March 7.   more...

Cross on for treble

HEADLESS Cross Ladies demolished Kidderminster 5-1 to reach the final of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Cup for the third year running thanks to a Teresa Boddington triple.   more...

Getting in the swing

REDDITCH Special Olympians warmed up for the National Summer Games with the West Midlands Gymnastic Competition at Abbey Stadium on Saturday.   more...

BROWN AXES UNITED TRIO

THE Valley's revolving doors have been swinging out of control this week as four fresh faces joined the ranks at the cost of three others.   more...

01/03/05 - Mullen opens door for striker

MANAGER Jimmy Mullen has tried to bring striker Arthur Appleton back to Bromsgrove Rovers.   more...

Gritty Rovers make point

Saturday, February 26, 2005   more...

Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2004/5 Season

The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance   more...

Keeper Nikki in top form

Stourport II 2, Badsey 1   more...

Golfer is a wanted man

GIFTED Droitwich teenager Ben Hodgetts has been offered places at two of the most prestigious golf academies in the country.   more...

Sue sparkles in seven-up win

Bretforton II 7, Wootton Bassett II 2   more...

Droitwich taste Derby defeat

Droitwich 10 Hereford 55   more...

Home defeat is a disaster

Pershore 0,   more...

Gritty Rovers make point

Clevedon 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1   more...

Goals flow as Evesham push for top four finish

Evesham 7, Bloxwich 2   more...

  
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