Archive

  • Swifts defender breaks leg

    Stourport Swifts 1, Chesham United 1 DEFENDER Steve Frost's broken leg overshadowed this battling display by Swifts against a Chesham side looking to secure a play-off place. The experienced Stourport stopper suffered the injury after just ten minutes

  • Fun down on the farm

    CLUCKING chickens and mooing cows were the topic for a group of nursery tots learning about farm animal sounds. Youngsters from Lickhill Nursery, in Stourport, pulled on their wellies and zipped up their winter warmers for a trip to nearby Lickhill Livery

  • Final whistle for Harriers coaching scheme?

    A YOUTH scheme bringing football to thousands of youngsters is facing the final whistle because of a lack of funds. The Kidderminster Harriers Football in the Community project, set up in 1993, is surviving "month to month", according to Nick Griffiths

  • Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

    FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around and prompting several 999 calls, today. Between 20 and 30 car tyres - some still attached to wheels - had caught fire in a hedge running along a field boundary in Common Barn

  • Tonight Matthew......

    Whilst channel-flicking recently, I happened upon the latest version of "Stars In Their Eyes". It reminded me that I may have, unwittingly, witnessed one of the earlest sound-alike shows ever! I'll say one thing for the 60s, one could see all the top

  • Tonight Matthew......

    Whilst channel-flicking recently, I happened upon the latest version of "Stars In Their Eyes". It reminded me that I may have, unwittingly, witnessed one of the earlest sound-alike shows ever! I'll say one thing for the 60s, one could see all the top

  • Bishop to be enthroned

    THE Rt Rev Dr John Inge, the 113th Bishop of Worcester will be enthroned on Saturday at Worcester Cathedral. Activities planned throughout the day include a children's workshop in the Chapter House of the Cathedral. The Enthronement service will begin

  • Migrant worker issues discussed

    "PROBLEM" gang masters are cramming Eastern European migrant workers into rented accommodation, it has been revealed. Fran Oborski, Liberal Wyre Forest district councillor, said the issue was among several discussed at a police-organised meeting, yesterday

  • Councillor backing retail giant's move

    A HIGH street giants arrival will "put Kidderminster on the map", according to a long-standing councillor. Fran Oborksi, Liberal Wyre Forest district councillor, believes Debenhams' decision to sign a lease in the town is a boost for the local economy

  • Mad Hatter celebrating Fairtrade

    SHOPPERS will find the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts enjoying a cup of tea served from a giant teapot when they visit Stourport's Co-operative store on Tuesday. Staff will be celebrating the switch of all of the retailer's own-brand tea to Fairtrade

  • Talent showcase

    BUDDING performers are being sought to showcase their talents at an event in Kidderminster. St Chad's Church in the town has received money to stage a show for young people in the Comberton area. The show, which will take place in April, will be organised

  • Swifts defender breaks leg

    Stourport Swifts 1 Chesham United 1 DEFENDER Steve Frost's broken leg overshadowed this battling display by Swifts against a Chesham side looking to secure a play-off place. The experienced Stourport stopper suffered the injury after just ten minutes

  • Hartlebury

    WI - At the February meeting, Di Brothwell of the Wyre Forest Sugarcraft Guild gave a demonstration of red roses for Valentine's Day, finishing the evening with modelling a teddy bear suitable for a child's cake. President, Hazel Jepson, announced that

  • Firefighters called to bonfire

    FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday. Kidderminster Fire Station's blue watch crew rushed to Ismere Way in the town after reports of a fire at 8pm. Officers investigated the scene but found

  • Clicking for charity cash

    WYRE Forest web users could turn computer clicks into charity cash according to an internet-savvy school supporter. Rachel Joyner has already introduced St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, in Kidderminster, to a website search engine www.everyclick.com