100 years ago - September 7, 1901

Evesham: Frederick Hodgkins, a labourer of Factory Yard, was summoned for using obscene language on August 31. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Griffin said he heard a disturbance up Factory Yard and proceeded to the spot where he heard bad language. A sample of which was handed to the bench. Supt Cope proved one previous conviction, and defendant was fined 10s and ordered to pay costs.

75 years ago

September 11, 1926

Badsey: Harry Jinks, a market gardener of Badsey, was summoned for failing to produce a motor driver's license on August 28. He pleaded guilty. PC Wesley said at 10.15am he had occasion to stop the defendant who was riding a motorcycle, and asked him to produce his driving license, which he failed to do. He brought it to the office the same evening. Defendant said he had changed his clothes and left the license in another coat. There were five previous convictions for other offences. Fined 10s.

50 years ago

September 8, 1951

Evesham: The Government's decision to enter the fruit and vegetable business by setting up auction markets in provincial centres has met with a sceptical reception in the Vale of Evesham. Growers and merchants insist that Saturday's announcement by Mr Hugh Dalton, minister of local government and planning, needs a great deal of detailed explanation before the plan is clear.

25 years ago

September 9, 1976

Evesham: A plan for turning St Lawrence church, Evesham, into a replacement public library for the town will be considered on Monday. The idea has been put to Hereford and Worcester county council by the Evesham parochial church council who have made the church redundant.