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Bromsgrove and Droitwich team prepare for Indian adventure

Dave Anson, Phil Brookes, and Matt Eastwood, team ‘Bombay tricycle club’ who are taking part in an Indian adventure. Ref:s

4:02pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

THREE Bromsgrove and Droitwich friends are preparing for a charity rickshaw run which is set to take them across India.

Canal boat launch will mark a new era for town

3:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

THE first boat to travel along Droitwich Spa’s barge canal for eight decades is set to usher in a new era for the town.

Residents can report problems to council online

2:57pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

RESIDENTS can now report problems to Wychavon District Council online.

Classic motocross event set for Hanbury

12:05pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A CLASSIC motorcycle scramble meeting is set to be held to raise funds for Hanbury First School and other charities.

Top rockers' tour stops off in Stourbridge

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9:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Funk-rock group Luva Gunk took time out from their nationwide tour to feature in our online video section - The Base Sessions.

Lorry crash and fuel spillage closes M42

5:24pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A CRASH involving two lorries has led to the M42 to be closed for more than six hours.

Tia can never enjoy the sun on her face

Tia Davies is unable to go out in the sun unless covered from head to toe. Picture by Adam Harnett, Caters.

4:04pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A FOUR-year-old girl from Droitwich can only go outdoors if she covers her skin from head to toe as she is allergic to daylight.

Play area closed because of vandalism

The playground has been closed by the council

3:53pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A POPULAR play area in the town has been forced to shut after vandals damaged and set fire to the site.

Town medical practice to hold open day

11:30am Wednesday 1st September 2010

A TOWN medical practice is set to welcome people who want to get an insight into what the centre has to offer.

Wychbold widow claims council refuse to fix path outside her home

Joyce Miller outside her Wychbold home.

2:55pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

A DISABLED widow has begun legal proceedings against Worcestershire County Council claiming that she is effectively “imprisoned” in her Wychbold home because the authority refuses to repair the pavement leading to her house.

Former cadet major needs people's memories

Ron Gallivan

11:47am Tuesday 31st August 2010

A FORMER member of the 4th Worcestershire Cadet Regiment from 1960 to 1964 is calling on others to share their memories for a very special anniversary.

Murder mystery to give Norbury visitors a treat

Gilly Gwinnutt (Kay Mostin) Chris Hall (Cannon Pennefather) Steve Carley (Simon Mostyn) and Melanie Jeffrey (Jaqueline de Severac).

10:16am Tuesday 31st August 2010

THERE’S murder and intrigue coming up at the town’s Norbury Theatre when it stages a production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile Simon and the beautiful Kay Mostyn are honeymooning aboard a Nile steamer. With them, apparently by accident, are Canon Pennefather, Kay's guardian, Jacqueline, Simon's ex-girlfriend, and other colourful travellers with secrets to hide. There is an argument, a state of hysteria, and a gun shot – and a murder is discovered.

Summer season of park band concerts to finish with a bang

10:08am Tuesday 31st August 2010

THIS weekend will see the last Lido Park band concert for the summer season.

Town to mark proud salt production heritage

9:49am Tuesday 31st August 2010

DROITWICH Spa’s annual event to mark the town’s proud salt production heritage is again set to draw the crowds.

Worcestershire Hub Contact Centre extending opening hours

3:50pm Sunday 29th August 2010

WITH the start of a new academic year approaching, the Worcestershire Hub Contact Centre is opening an hour earlier to respond to people’s telephone enquiries about school transport.

Time to chill with Xtra

Time to chill

9:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Whether you love American-style gooey ice cream desserts smothered in toffee sauce, or a tart, palate-cleansing sorbet, Sarah O'Meara discovers there's nothing like a cold treat to finish off a summer meal.

Droitwich firefighters more than prove their value

10:27am Saturday 28th August 2010

DROITWICH'S Green Watch firefighters have dealt with a huge amount of call outs in just a matter of days.

Young men "lucky" to escape from car crash on M5

9:52am Saturday 28th August 2010

FIREFIGHTERS say two men were lucky to escape with just cuts when the vehicle they were in was involved in a collision on the M5.

People wanted to give blood

2:17pm Friday 27th August 2010

DROITWICH volunteers are being asked to give blood.

Residents can get free health advice

11:00am Friday 27th August 2010

SPA residents aged 50 and over are invited to attend a ten-week programme of free talks and activities focused on staying healthy in later life.




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